Chapter 77 An Interesting Couple
Under the direction of Leonard, the head of the Wavehaven police, the incident was contained to a very small circle. Only a few witnesses knew about it.
Jeffery wasn't worried about it. He had long been accustomed to such life-and-death situations, and handling things discreetly was his usual approach.
The assassination attempt was sudden. The location was very peculiar. It happened on a mountain road at the entrance of the estate of Wavehaven's wealthiest man within Veridiania!
And no one would ever associate the fierce 'Phantom' assassin with the usually gentle and almost invisible eldest daughter of the Brown Family—Jessica!
When Robert first analyzed this name, Elbert's shock was indescribable. Maybe just 20 minutes ago, Jessica was dining at the same table with him and Jeffery! She was poised, gentle, and silent! But twenty minutes later, Jessica transformed into the 'Phantom' assassin, extremely swift, ignoring all the armed soldiers. Single-handedly, she charged into the convoy, directly aiming to take Jeffery's life!
If it weren't for Elbert's intervention, the dignified one-star general of Veridiania might have met his end at her hands!
But if Elbert were to approach Mr. Brown and tell him that his own eldest daughter Jessica, whom he raised himself, was a cold-blooded international assassin, even with evidence, he wouldn't believe it!
After the assassination attempt, Elbert ordered Robert to investigate the matter thoroughly. However, the results surprised him.
Jessica, this 35-year-old, mature, and beautiful woman, had hidden his data without giving anything away! There were no videos of her contacting outsiders or changing clothes, and her phone was spotless. She stayed in her villa almost all day, never stepping out! Her only suspicious point was her study abroad in fashion design three years ago, during which she stayed in Europe for a whole year.
Elbert was very puzzled. As an international assassin, how did she communicate with her contacts? The only gain from the investigation was that Robert found an extremely hidden overseas website!
Jeffery's name was prominently listed—with a bounty of 18 million dollars!
Elbert couldn't help but speculate. Could it be that Jessica's assassination attempt was also a spur-of-the-moment decision? As an international assassin, with a key target appearing at her doorstep, had she decided to assassinate on a whim? It must be said that Jessica indeed had the audacity. With her superhuman physique and that bizarre steel glove on her hand, she was likely a high-ranking presence among international assassins!
At this moment, Elbert subconsciously recalled his first meeting with Jessica at the Brown Family estate. Her smile was very gentle. She was the only one that day who genuinely welcomed Elbert! The human heart is indeed like the sea!
Rex, that narrow-minded man who sought to seize the Brown Family's assets, was actually Jessica's husband! What an interesting couple! Elbert couldn't help but wonder, did Jessica know about Rex's character? If he exposed Rex's plot, would Jessica punish Rex? Or would she become his enemy? After all, Elbert already knew that Jessica was the 'Phantom.' But Jessica thought her identity was still a secret! Interesting!
However! An international assassin attempting to kill a national pillar—Elbert couldn't just let that go!
'Phantom, you think you're flawless?' Elbert had already made up his mind! Next, he would take down Rex and force the 'Phantom' to act!
Back to the reality.
In the psychologist's office, Lori was still waiting for the answer to 'how he knew Jessica was injured.' Elbert scratched his head and smiled, "I have a feeling Jessica might have some trouble soon!"
"Elbert, you're saying that again!" Lori sighed helplessly, wondering if Elbert's personality had changed again. "Let's go quickly; last night, Jessica collapsed at her doorstep, said to have been attacked by a thug!"
Lori turned to leave but saw that Elbert had no intention of going. Elbert smiled slightly, "I won't go visit Jessica. I'm so tired now, I'd rather walk around."
Lori hesitated to speak! Thinking of the 'distinguished guest' her father had mentioned, she could only frown before running off.
Elbert sat back down on the clinic's sofa. In his view, Robert had already marked six addresses. These six addresses connected a route. The only route without any surveillance cameras between the place where Jeffery was attacked and Jessica's villa! And these six addresses were all sparsely populated, with no cameras within a kilometer!
Elbert guessed that Jessica's equipment was likely hidden in these places!
He did not plan to search personally. Instead, he sent these six addresses to Iron Four. The Iron Family Brothers, being elite soldiers, would naturally excel at finding such items!
As Elbert quietly waited, Aria walked in, holding a fruit platter in her hand and smiling at Elbert. "Elbert, to be honest, you're the most handsome man I've ever seen!" Aria's face flushed, her chest heaving.
Elbert frowned slightly.
'Did my consciousness implant not go deep enough? Wasn't I supposed to be the man she could never get? Is she here to challenge the impossible?' thought Elbert.
He suddenly remembered that this woman's hobby was solving puzzles and adventures.
'She likes adventure and challenge? Then, that makes sense,' he nodded.
"Elbert, can we add each other to the Gemini app?" Aria said, taking out her phone.
"For supporting my product, fine!" Elbert sighed helplessly.
"Elbert, your Gemini app nickname is Paul Three. Aren't you afraid of getting your account banned for impersonating a tech genius?"
Elbert smacked his lips. "To be honest, if my account could be banned, they the app company would break down.'"
"Elbert, you're so funny!"
Elbert's phone beeped with a text notification.
Iron Four: [Mr. Perry, we found the items.]
Elbert smiled with satisfaction!
He replied: [Keep them secure; I'll need them after the concert!]
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