The Hidden Master's Return
top the small cake, stealing a glance
e to contain the tears
ability coursed through her, ti
th those shoulders coveted even by international
and tears traced a delica
ped Emilee's back, remarking, "There, there
, unexpectedly, the hooks of Emil
tinted Brenn
o, stood m
r grip on Brennen, cast
smile, saying, "That wasn
ush coloring her face and even tintin
yes and catching only the soft s
till had not instructed
, he found her immersed in a m
hat?" Brennen lifted his glass, t
verted her gaze, steering clear
sh, Brennen inquired, "S
dding any pretense of sophistication as she immersed
poonful of soup, Emilee d
remarked, "It's nearly midnight;
hut her eyes, hand
eyes, she extingu
r question, asked, "What ar
sponding, "Didn't you promise
emplation, Brenne
eeling that the delivery gu
ed, "So, are we destined to r
" Brennen, straightforward as ever,
Patel and Lewis clans won't let you, a mere deliver
othing to fear. Do you have the courage to m
y not? But mind you, my standards are high. If you can'
his hand to wip
closed in, gently wiping her lips and
little tro
before her and surprisingly found
ing out?" she
ng casually, "Let's get married
ee obstinately retorted, "Fine! Only the ti
g in his pocket. Retrieving it, he notice
lcony, he answered t
rom the other end. "Boss, a
onchalantly, "Yeah
-ranked assassin on the Hitmen List, is
ow, a hint of contempt
owerhouse in combat, more of a crafty str
sing it casually, "No big deal, don't worry. Just
observed Brennen
buzzed with calls fr
h numbers and contemplate
ut to do so, Clare'
ed, "Hey, Cla
irthday,
with a knowing sm
lmost forgot it was your bi
hand, stealing occasional glances at Bren
ingly captivating in h
wish you a happy birt
y," Emilee replied, tak
t tell me yet, let me think. Your
d bitterly a
ur
so,
, Cary, right?" Clare int
n." Emilee cut str
in a matter of moments, a string of expletive
he delectable, not-too-greasy cake,
th did you end up entwined with the delivery gu
rk. "We're getting hitch
ap out of it! You come from affluence! He's just a delivery man! Not even fit to r
an settle for someone beneath your standards! I understand the financia
Emilee's silence, Clare voice
is pl
ent to center yourself! Wait for me; I'll find a solution for you. The key to resolv
ime! I'll personally approach this individual and implore him to collaborate with the Lewis
h that man for assistance during this tough p
, Clare abruptly
r phone's call log,
ed his cigarette and said into the
think I should mention," James
en inquired, toying
"Elsie Walton asked about your wh
ud
ngly anxious, retorted, "You didn't spill the
. She had me cornered that day. If I hadn't spilled the b
re practically brothers from different mot
youth, and her family wields influence in both legal and shady dealings. She's gone to grea
take
ght t
agitatedly o
h a bold, fierce spirit and a misch
rth-ranked hitman, hadn't ratt
odge this persistent wo
umber lit up
he call rang for several seconds
sigh of relief, his
it was a te
ed it t
g out at this hour, but I'd like to discuss the new district project with you. I have