Chapter 278 - 278: A Familiar Figure

*** At RC Convention Center ***

Team Alpha Cinco drove going to the venue at around 11:00 am. After thirty minutes they finally arrived there. Erick and his team immediately went to meet Senator Mondragon to introduce themselves.

There were a large number of supporters who were present. The RC Convention Center could accommodate a maximum of five thousand people.

Because of the death threat, the security inside was very tight. Several men in black scattered in the area. Their uniform had a logo indicating that they came from Golden Tiger Security Agency. There was also a bomb squad with them.

This event would be shown to the National Television that's why reporters from different Media Channels were also invited. There would be a press conference in the last part of this event.

Senator Mondragon and his party were staying in a room as they waited for the program to start. Erick met the Head of the security team, together with the other men, who was guiding the door of that room.

Erick and his team showed their identification cards and access pass. After that guards allowed them to enter and escorted them to see Senator Mondragon.

Mondragon's assistant was the one who introduced Erick's team to Senator Mondragon.

"Oh, I am glad you came. You are the ones sent by XXX Crime Investigation Bureau." Alex Mondragon welcomed them with his gentle smile.

The team slightly bowed to greet him politely.

"Honestly, I heard a lot of positive things regarding your team. So now I have nothing to worry since your team is taking this mission."

"Thank you for believing in us. Rest assured that we will do our best to find the culprit and protect you." Erick said to him in a very calm manner.

"Chief Lee, this is my first time meeting you. It's really a great pleasure. I admire you a lot. You are famous too. Hmm." Mondragon praised Erick.

Erick just gave him a timid smile.

They were in the middle of discussing the death threats which Senator Mondragon was receiving lately when a very fine lady in her mid-20s entered the room.

She was 5 feet and 4 inches tall. She had blue eyes which were very clear like the ocean. She was an epitome of a western beauty- s.e.xy, hot, and very charming. Her shoulder-level wavy brunette hair looked very soft.

Elegance and confidence could be seen in her posture and in the way she moved. She possessed a domineering aura, indicating that she was an independent and strong woman.

She ignored the people inside as her attention was focused on Senator Mondragon. When she reached his spot, she bent down and kissed him on his right cheek.

"Dad, are you ready? Today is your big day." She mumbled sweetly as she looked lovingly at her father.

"Omo, my dear, you are making me embarrassed. Don't you see that I have my guests right now?" Senator Mondragon said as he teased his daughter.

That's the time, the lady in her red floral dress averted her gaze to Erick's team. And her eyes stopped at Erick's handsome face.

Senator Mondragon cleared his throat and said.

"Forgive my daughter for interrupting our discussion. She didn't mean to look disrespectful."

His daughter pouted when she heard that.

"Oh, by the way, She's my one and only daughter, Diana." 

"It's our pleasure to meet you, Lady Diana," Rose said as she greeted her.

"Me too." Diana simply replied to her but her eyes still lingered on Erick's face. Her face expressed her satisfaction as a sweet bright smile playing in the corners of her mouth.

Erick and his team introduced themselves to her one after another. But Diana's interest only focused on Erick. 

After their conversation with Senator Mondragon and his lovely daughter, team Alpha Cinco proceeded to the venue. They stayed alert and on guard in their respective position.

At exactly 1:00 pm, the program started. There were invited artists and showbiz personalities who performed on stage. Then the official announcement of the candidacy of Senator Mondragon and his party happened.

Senator Mondragon shared his plans and advocacies if ever he would win this coming election. He talked about education, health, and environmental issues. Those were his priorities.

The supporters were cheering. They gave him a round of applause after his speech. Their respect and admiration for him intensified. Senator had a good record as a public official. 

People loved him for his compassionate heart. He was the greatest contender in this presidential election. Because of that he also gathered hatred from other people who wanted power for their personal gains. No wonder he was receiving death threats.

The event lasted for three hours. The press conference followed after that. It looked like everything went smoothly and nothing bad happened. But Erick and his team did not lower their guard down.

Their eyes roamed around the venue, searching for suspicious people. After a while, the press con was finished. Some reporters started to leave but the crowd remained as they waited for Mondragon's party to leave first.

Senator Mondragon even approached some of his supporters under the watch of his skilled bodyguards. Diana was also with him as they both entertained the supporters. They thanked them for coming today.

Erick was peering his surroundings when he caught a glimpse of a very familiar figure. He was startled for a moment. His gaze never left that person.

His breathing became uneven and his heartbeat seemed too loud in his ears.

'My eyes are not playing tricks on me, right?'

Then he saw that figure walking towards the west exit gate of the convention center. Erick didn't waste more time as he chased after that person.

Bryan saw Erick who was running very fast from a distance.

"What's happening? Where is he going? Is he chasing a suspicious person?" Bryan mumbled as he quickly followed Erick.

Meanwhile, in the exit gate, Erick finally caught up with that person. With complicated emotions on his face, Erick continued running towards that person. Then he shouted to catch her attention.

"ELLE!"