Make Use of the Favor

Elle failed to hide her troubled expression at the mention of Erick's name. Now that her identity was revealed to James, she didn't know how long she could still hide it from Erick. 

Even if she could successfully escape here tonight she could not guarantee that James wouldn't reveal her identity to the police authorities most especially to Erick.

The deafening silence that followed after James asked her the question was broken by a ripple of smothered laughter that bubbled up in the room. James's laughter was dry and filled with mockery.

"Oh, so the detective had no idea that he proposed to a girl who he is supposed to catch. Wow, the self-righteous detective fell in love with a criminal who is a killer assassin." James mocked her in disdain.

"You deceived us all. I wonder how he will react if he finds out about this," he added.