Chapter 242 - 242: Pretending

The news of Black Shadow being an outcast member of the Assassin Guild created a hype in the underground world. They didn't expect this to happen. 

Everyone was wondering what was the true reason why he was suddenly removed as a member of the guild.

The President kept their discussion as a secret as per request by Black Shadow, himself. As a sign of respect to each other, the Assassin Guild's President fulfilled his request.

When the Azumi Twins learned about it, they were also shocked. They couldn't help but wonder why. They had mixed emotions regarding this matter especially Kelsy.

She tried to seek some answer from the President but he refused to tell her something. He just simply suggested to her to ask Black Shadow by herself. He told her that Black Shadow was still in City Z.

Without wasting her time, she immediately headed to his apartment. Meanwhile, Black Shadow was about to leave that apartment today and would transfer to his new place when Kelsy arrived outside his doorstep.

Since he was no longer a member of Assassin Guild he couldn't stay in that apartment. It was a place arranged for him by the Assassin Guild. Besides, he was positive that Marie already exposed his apartment to the authorities. He just came back today to grab some of his belongings.

He had just done packing his things when he heard the sound of the doorbell. He became alert. He quickly grabbed his pistol before he carefully went towards the door. 

Just after taking two steps, he stopped on his track and he turned around going to the CCTV monitor. His mood darkened right away seeing the girl outside his door. It was Kelsy.

He didn't want to see her but he needed to pretend and face her as if there was no conflict between them. He wouldn't allow himself to be fooled again by her. This time he should be the one to give her the taste of her medicine.

Black Shadow took a deep breath as he gathered himself. After calming the rage inside him, he started to walk towards the door. The stern and cold aura that he had a while ago disappeared in an instant as he opened his door.

He greeted Kelsy with his sweetest 'fake' smile.

"Hey, to whom do I owe this wonderful surprise? What are you doing here?" Black Shadow asked her with his 'soft' voice.

Kelsy was taken aback by his warm welcome. She didn't expect this kind of treatment from Black Shadow. As if the man she knew before had come back.

Seeing her in the daze, Black Shadow flashed his signature killer smile that could melt any woman's heart the moment they saw it. And Kelsy was no exception. Her heart skipped a beat seeing that familiar smile on his handsome face.

She forgot about her reason for coming there. As of this moment, she had the urge to pounce on him and ravage his kissable lips. Her heart was rejoicing because for the first time since she came back Black Shadow smiled at her like this.

In the end, Kelsy gave in with the temptation as her desire for this man before her, was awakened deep inside her. She immediately hooked her arms around Black Shadow's neck and at the back of his head as she pulled his face towards hers, claiming his lips.

Caught off guard, Black Shadow froze in his spot. Sensing that he was not responding to her, Kelsy forced her lips onto him trying to get the response that she wanted from him.

She continued to kiss him deeply and forcefully, sucking and licking his lips using her tongue. She was seeking an entrance. With Kelsy's persistence, Black Shadow finally gave in.

His lips started to move as he closed his eyes. But he didn't touch nor hold her as he was already clenching his fists on his sides. Deep inside, he knew that he didn't want this.

After satisfying the girl in front of him, he broke the kiss first.

"Come inside first," he said to her as he invited her.

Kelsy followed him from behind as they both entered his apartment.

"Juice or Soda?" He offered her a drink.

Kelsy just shook her head as she refused his offer. She sat down quietly on the couch. Black Shadow was watching her back. There was a hint of fury and hatred in his eyes but he was able to conceal those emotions as he joined her again and sat down beside her.

"Kevin will be mad if he learns that you came to see me here."

Kelsy flashed her playful smile before she bent down and whispered to him.

"It's alright. As long as we keep it as a secret, he will not be mad."

Black Shadow let out a forced laugh.

"By the way, I am here to confront you. I heard the news. What is the reason for removing you as a member of Assassin Guild?" Kelsy said to him with concern in her voice. She brought up the reason why she went there.

"It's for the sake of the guild. The President learned that I was being spied by the police and had been under their watch for the past few months." He said to her his alibi.

Kelsy frowned the moment she heard that.

'That b!tch really caused trouble to my dear Black this time.' she still had the audacity to blame Marie despite the thing she had done to her.

"That's very unreasonable for the President to do that! It's not your fault. This happened because of that b!tch! You're a victim here. How inconsiderate of him to do that to you!!!" Kelsy said through her gritted teeth.

Black Shadow's eyes squinted at the mention of Marie. In his mind, he thought he needed to appease Kelsy for her to forget about Marie. She was still in the hospital and he was afraid that Kelsy would not hesitate to threaten her life and hurt her once again.

With that thought in mind, Black Shadow pulled Kelsy in his arms as he hugged her.

"Please don't mention her to me once again. Let's forget those insignificant persons. Don't waste your energy on them."

Kelsy smiled after hearing his words. She was glad to hear that from him.

"What will you do now? You are no longer a member of Assassin Guild. You can't receive any benefits nor protection now. I still couldn't believe it." Kelsy mumbled as she lamented at him.

Black Shadow let out another chuckle.

"It's alright. It's better this way. I always wanted to be independent. I am tired of following the rules of the guild. Now I am free to do what I want." 

Black Shadow paused for a moment before he spoke again. "I can now also fight with your twin brother…" he gave her a meaningful look as he continued " if ever he comes again in between us."

Kelsy couldn't help herself but smile after hearing that reason. Now, the unhappiness she felt after knowing that Black Shadow left the guild suddenly disappeared and it was replaced by joy.

And just like that, Black Shadow succeeded in appeasing her and diverted her attention away from Marie. He also avoided any suspicion from her. If she knew that he hated them for deceiving him then she might suspect him that he lied to her about Catseye's true identity.

In the meantime, he had to put up with her. But for the coming days, he would try his best to avoid bumping into them. He would also disappear from their radar little by little.

The Azumi Twins were so cunning. He didn't know what kind of scheme they would be plotting next. He was just hoping that they wouldn't win against Catseye.

He had a high expectation of her. A fight between the devilish Assassin, Catseye, and the Azumi Twins could be so exciting to watch and something someone like him would be looking forward to.

However, that was not his priority this time. He had no time to watch nor monitor the upcoming duel between these infamous assassins. This time he didn't want to be involved. He already did what he needed to do.

There was something more important occupying his mind right now. This was a different battle between life and death. And he was hoping that they could win this no matter what.