<b>Chapter </b><b>192 </b>
Sebastian had been fighting with the man in ck for several minutes. The opponent <b>was </b>skilled, using hidden strength, and it was clear he was a martial arts expert. But Sebastian was no amateur either. With a powerful kick, the ck–d man was hit hard, spitting blood as his internal organs
were damaged.
Sebastian grabbed him and pulled off has ck hat, only to be surprised to find a dark leather mask covering the man’s face.
Trying to remove the mask, the <b>ck</b>–d man seized the opportunity to draw a knife and thrust it toward Sebastian’s abdomen.
In a split second, Sebastian dodged by twisting his body and kicked the knife out of the man’s hand.
The knife ttered to the floor, and the ck d man, overwhelmed, tried <b>to </b><b>use </b>a dirty trick. He threw a powder in Sebastian’s eyes, blinding him.
“Bang
Caitlin, having grabbed the dropped weapon, immediately shot at the man. He was hit and had <b>no </b>choice but to retreat, throwing a smoke bomb to cover his escape
The
he room was quickly filled with a thick, white mist. When the smoke finally cleared, the man had disappeared without a trace.
Caitlin rushed outside, but the pain in her foot stopped her from chasing. She had no choice but to stop.
She turned back to Sebastian, quickly helping him, “How are you feeling?”
“My eyes hurt.” Sebastian replied, unable to open his eyes. The powder <b>had </b>caused a sharp, burning sensation in his eyes.
Sebastian was frustrated that the man had <b>escaped</b>. “If it weren’t for his dirty trick, we would have caught him!”
“It’s fine. People like him are sneaky and hard to deal with,” Caitlin reassured him, though <b>she </b>was still worried about <b>his </b>eyes.
At that moment, Keh emerged from behind the counter. Seeing <b>Sebastian’s </b>condition, he <b>said</b>, “Miss, you should help him <b>wash </b><b>his </b>eyes in the back
room
“Okay”
Following Keh’s advice, Caitlin helped Sebastian into the back of Kirin Pavilion. She rinsed his eyes and face with clean water, then asked, “How
does it feel now?<b>” </b>
It still hurts.”
Keh came <b>out </b>with a small bottle of medicine. “I have some eye drops here that can relieve the pain.”
Caitlin took the bottle, examined it carefully, and then, after checking its scent, applied the drops into Sebastian’s eyes.
The drops were clear <b>and </b><b>odorless</b>, but once they touched his eyes, a cool sensation spread, easing the pain slightly.
“It seems to be working. It doesn’t hurt as much as before,” Sebastian said, his tone more rxed.
Caitlin felt relieved, but her curiosity about the man earlier still <b>lingered</b><b>. </b><b>She </b>asked Keh, “Keh, do you <b>know </b>who that man was!”
Sebastian, unable to open his eyes, also asked, “Please tell us. Who was that man?”
Keh, having gone through the danger himself, had no intention of keeping things from them. “That man came to me a long time ago to order a <b>special </b>cufflink.”
“Was it this one?” Catlin asked, pulling up a picture from her phone to show him.
“Yes, that’s it. The cufflink with a six–pointed star.” Keh nodded.
“Then why did hee to find you today? Was he trying to lead us into a trap? Caitlin questioned further.
“He probably wasn’t trying to brick you. He said he was here to send me off, if you two hadn’t arrived in time, I would have probably died at the end of his
gun<b>.</b><b>” </b>
“Was he here to kill you and silence you?” Caitlin asked
“Yes, he wanted to kill me because I knew too much.”
Sebastian furrowed his brows. “Please tell us! Who is he}“} {
Keh <b>gave </b>them a serious look. “I know he goes by the code name ‘ck Hawk. He’s a hitman for the Moro organization. Theymission these cufflinks, which represent a certain rank within their <b>hierarchy</b>”
Caitlin recognized the name immediately. The Moro organization was a mercenary group known for training assassins. But she was puzzled–what did her mother’s case <b>have </b>to do with the Moro organization?
Sebastian also knew the Moro organization <b>well</b>. To be able to hire a hitman from them meant that the person behind the request had considerable power and influence.
Kermeth told them everything he knew, and both Caitlin and Sebastian learned a lot. At least they now knew that the person secretly obstructing Caitlin was the hitman, ck Hawk, from the Moro organization.
Sebastian would arrange for The Obsidian Order to investigate ck Hawk. Perhaps they could uncover the identity of the person who hired him.
Finally, they were about to leave.
“After we leave, you should get out of here as soon as possible. It’s not sale here anymore” Sebastian reminded Keh
“I understand. You two be careful,” Keh said, seeing them out.
Caitlin supported Sebastian as they walked out.
<b>With </b>his eyes injured and losing his sight, Sebastian was grateful that Caitlin was by his side. To make things easier for him, Caistin ced his arm around her shoulders to help <b>guide </b>him forward.
Though her own foot injury hadn’t healed, Caitlin moved carefully and would warn him of any obstacles ahead: If there <b>were </b>puddles, she would gu him around them.
Sebastian’srge frame almost enveloped Caitlin’s petite body<b>, </b>but he didn’t put all his weight on her shoulder Instead<b>, </b>he kept one arm around her as they walked together.
<b>“</b>Caitlin, <b>what </b>if I lose my eyesight and can’t see anymore? Without you, I might bepletely helpless,” he said quietly.
“It shouldn’t be that bad. When we get back, I’ll take you to the hospital to have <b>a </b>checkup,” Caitlin reassured <b>him</b>.
<b>“</b>Okay,” Sebastian smiled.
They walked out of the narrow alleys of the ancient town and returned to the spot where they had parked earlier.
Since Sebastian couldn’t drive, Caitlin helped him into the <b>passenger </b>seat, carefully putting the seatbelt on him.
The closeness between them allowed Sebastian to catch a whiff of her subtle fragrance. “You smell so tempting. I just want to devour you right now,” he said teasingly
“Stop saying things like that Caitlin quickly pulled away, but <b>as </b>she did, her foot hurt <b>again</b>, and she lost her bnce slightly, her hand identallynding on his body.
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Right at the most awkward spot!
“Uh. “Sebastian froze, letting out a sharp intake of breath. “Caitlin, you ”
Caitlin quickly jerked her hand back, almost like it had been burned. She hurriedly sat in the driver’s seat, buckled herself in, and started the engine.
Sebastian, feeling all kinds of emotions, couldn’t help but joke, “Caitlin, don’t be shy. If you want to touch, I’ll lie down and let you take your
r time.<b>” </b>
“Ahem… It was just a slip of the hand! Don’t think too much about it!” Caitlin replied, her face turning red. She quickly changed the topic. “By the way, how do you think my mother’s case is rted to the Moro organization?”
“While it’s connected to the Moro organization, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the real culprits. Someone might have hired ck Hawk to do their dirty work, We’ll only know the truth when we catch the person who hired him,” Sebastian said.
“Yeah, you’re right if we hadn’t gotten there in time today, it could have been another murder case.”
“Caitlin mused.
Sebastian, remembering the danger Caitlin had faced, asked, “Have you ever wondered why the people you’re looking for always end up being silenced? Why does the other side <b>always </b>seem to know your every move, acting faster than you can react?”
“I’ve been wondering about that too. It feels like they know my every move,” Caitlin admitted.
“Could it be that there’s someone around you down Caitlin’s spine.
u who’s working for them? Or someone secretly watching your every step?” Sebastian’s words sent a chill
She frote <b>for </b>a moment, wondering: “Who could be <b>the </b>spy among <b>us</b>?”
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