Chapter 158 - He Is Vincent Yet He Is Not

In the past, Cathy was often invited to watch action films by Steve. Even though she preferred romance or comedy genre films, she never refused that man's invitation. There was something that attracted her when she saw a chase or shoot at each other. The atmosphere was tense, hopeful, and thrilled when surprised by a scene that made her adrenaline rush.

Long story short, Cathy became addicted to watching action films. As long as the scene was not too sadistic or bloody, Cathy did not mind seeing it. Sometimes she was interested in watching thrilling movies where the animal was the main character. Sharks, anacondas, or crocodiles that often eat humans were also her favorite films.

Cathy often was too engrossed in the spectacle to make herself feel like she was the major role in the movie. She could also feel tense, scared at the same time excited to beat the antagonist from the film.

Cathy did not mind watching movies filled with thrilling action, but she did not want to experience what the protagonist felt in real life. However, the reality was that now she is kidnapped by a mysterious person, then chased by three large cars. Even though she still wondered what Vincent's business to show up there, she felt grateful that she bumped into that man.

But never did she imagine that Vincent would drive the car toward the cliff and let them all fall into the ocean.

Cathy was unable to think, and her evaluation process was extremely slow. Her body and brain froze as cold water wetted her clothes and enveloped her whole body. She held her breath and didn't know how long it would last. Reflexively she opened her eyes and immediately tried to swim to the surface.

But her leg being held back by something made her panic even more. Her eyes also felt sore from being open in the water for a long time. Cathy was not used to seeing underwater without wearing goggles, so she felt sore when she opened her eyes in the water.

Unluckily, Cathy could no longer hold her breath and accidentally opened her mouth to make water into her mouth, making her choke. Cathy panicked even more, and it became harder to breathe. She tried to swim to the surface, but someone held her body. No matter who had her body, Cathy continued to struggle until something forced its way into her mouth.

A second later, she felt air entered her mouth, allowing her to take another oxygen for a few seconds. Apparently, Vincent had put a regulator into Cathy's mouth. After feeling like she could breathe normally again, Cathy stopped struggling, and her heart rate returned to normal. She let Vincent lead her to a giant object.

Cathy saw something huge with two flashlights attached under it. She didn't know what it was and closed her eyes again. Cathy felt Vincent wrapped one hand around her waist. As she felt a tug on her body, Cathy's hands clutched Vincent's clothes as if her life depended on them.

Well, it's true. Her life was in the man's hand now.

A few minutes later, she peeked briefly out of curiosity. She saw Vincent's left hand wrapped around her waist while the other hand held a grip on the large object she had seen earlier. It was the thing that moved and dived a little deep and sped off somewhere. Cathy felt like she was boarding a submarine, only she was not inside one.

Cathy didn't know how long they had been diving as she felt her consciousness begin to fade. Cathy tried not to fall asleep and made sure her hands were still on Vincent's cloth. Her heartfelt safe and protected when she felt Vincent's arms around her waist tighten. It looks like Vincent could feel her uneasiness and gave her confidence that she is safe now.

Before long, Cathy felt her body being pulled upwards, making her wonder if they were now coming to the surface?

As soon as her head felt the air, Cathy immediately opened her eyes and removed the regulator. Her body was shivering with cold, and she couldn't see very well. But she could see a boat approaching them.

Vincent lifted Cathy's body onto the ship, which was greeted by several people. Then Vincent joined the boat following Cathy.

"Why is she here?" asked one there.

"Change of plans, I'm forced to cancel my mission to get her out of there," Vincent replied while taking a few towels to make Cathy warmer. "We're going to my place tonight, and also call Soph for hot water," Vincent ordered the others.

"So you don't get the data? Are you kidding? You are more concerned with women than missions?!" asked the first person.

"Shut your mouth and move this boat!"

For the first time, Cathy heard Vincent's sinister tone of command. Cathy wondered, is this person really the Vincent she knows? Why did she feel that the Vincent in front of her was not her Vincent?

Even though Cathy wanted to ask questions and talk to Vincent, Cathy couldn't do it. Her body was shivering, her brain couldn't think, and she couldn't move a muscle the way she wanted. All she could do was let Vincent lean her body against the man's tone chest and let him back-hugged her.

During the trip, Cathy heard voices arguing between Vincent and several people there. Cathy suspected that Vincent's relationship with the people on this ship was not very good. Every now and then, Vincent said something with a firm tone and full of authority, making everyone there couldn't retort and unable to argue. Other times Vincent said it in a threatening and terrifying voice as if he was a murderer.

Cathy could not understand what they were talking about or remember because each nerve-muscle on hers could not work normally.

On the other hand, Vincent was irritated by the members' complaining while trying to lessen the coldness in her petite figure in his arms.

He should have picked up some vital information at Martin Paxton's headquarters. The data was in the form of letters of embezzlement of funds and contract services with illegal companies. He already had several members of their team making confusion to distract the guards. Who would have thought, on his way to the data room, he would find Cathy standing there. Of course, his priorities changed spontaneously. He was more concerned with Cathy's safety than the information data.

Vincent did not stop feeling restless during the trip when he realized Cathy's body in his arms kept shivering. He could even hear Cathy's teeth chattering.

"Can't it be faster than this?" shouted Vincent towards the boat motorist.

"You thwarted the mission, and now you're ordering me around?! Why don't you come here and do it yourself?" challenged that person.

"I'll make sure you get knocked off this ship as soon as I get there." Vincent threatened earnestly.

Another member tapped the driver on the shoulder and took his job. The ship's speed changed to be faster than before. The new driver warned the previous person not to make trouble. It seemed that this person was the superior of everyone there apart from Vincent.

Once at the dock, Vincent immediately picked up Cathy and walked off the ship. After passing through several cobbled streets, Vincent entered a house.

Inside the house, there were several members of his elite team waiting for his arrival. All of them were surprised when their leader suddenly arrived carrying a shivering woman. Vincent ignored them and immediately went up to the second floor to his main room.

Once into the room, Vincent opened the bathroom door and immediately turned on the shower's hot water. Vincent let the shower water splashed Cathy's body.

Cathy sighed deliciously as the warm water splashed over her body. Gradually the chill left her body, and she was no longer shivering.

A few minutes later, Cathy opened her eyes and looked at Vincent. Cathy's heart was beating fast... not out of fear like what she had a few hours ago. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw a pair of black eyes looking at her with countless love he could offer. Vincent's eyes were shining, and for some reason, the man's expression seemed more mature than last year.

She felt she had fallen in love again for the second time looking at the man's face. Cathy missed her lover. She missed her Vincent so much.

Strangely, she felt sure the person carrying her was Vincent, but at the same time, she felt that this person wasn't Vincent.

Unconsciously Cathy raised her hand and touched the cheek of the man who was looking at her worriedly.

"You're thinner. Did someone snatch your food?" Cathy said it with a tone of humor.

Vincent smiled broadly before turning his head slightly to give a light kiss on Cathy's palm that touched his cheek.

"Are you feeling better?"

"Hm... I think I can walk alone."

"Too bad, I still want to carry you."

Ehhhhh??? This man could still joke around in this situation?