4. One Night

Before re-doing her previously failed mission, Shadow chose to take a new one. It isn't just a normal mission; the mission takes place on a huge cruise ship.

Shadow is currently looking at a hologram that shows how the failed mission happened. She feels enraged because she waited for such a long time for the chance to kill her target. And after getting the chance, she fails. It makes her frustrated whenever she thinks about it.

Shadow's eyes traveled around a shelf filled with weapons, scanning every one of them. A few moments later, they fall on a tool that will change her appearance using a hologram.

At the open sea, a cruise ship is floating on it, showing off its splendor. The cold breeze from the ocean can be felt, and the smell of the ocean waters evaporated, accompanied by the moonlight.

The satin dress Shadow is wearing makes her look so enchanting. And her silver hair hung down her back. She hates noise and so chooses to avoid the crowd on the ship.

The party that is happening on the ship is just so that officials won't suspect anything. But actually, the reason the cruise ship is sailing is much more than that. Some of the people invited are big-time gamblers. Casino tables are taken out when the clock strikes eight.

The target of the mission this time is a casino owner whose stomach is bloated and who has so many mistresses. Although it would be difficult because he would be surrounded by bodyguards, Shadow loves a challenge.

"Ck, I shouldn't have killed that girl rashly," she thought, exhaling roughly.

Her mind feels unsettled as she recalls the event that happened a few hours ago.

Blood splattered on her face as her knife quickly slashed the throat of a woman in a nightclub. The thing that made her uneasy was that she had killed a woman who was pregnant.

She would never hurt a small child, so she was forced to dissect the woman's stomach to save the fetus that was in her womb.

Shadow ripped the girl's guts out. Her insides can be seen clearly. The officers who saw the poor woman's condition almost threw up. Blood was dripping on the floor, as well as a torn stomach and a cut in the neck.

She was forced to bring the fetus back to the secret base. Fortunately, the fetus is still alive, even though it is very weak because it got separated from its mother.

"Huh..." she exhaled roughly again.

At the border of the ship, Shadow is enjoying the beautiful view accompanied by a glass that has just been filled with whiskey. A glass is enough before she does the next mission.

A voice distracts her when she sees her target.

Something unusual makes Shadow frown as she sees that the person who shot her two days ago is her target's bodyguard. They looked at each other for a moment, then the man left. Lucas is the old man's bodyguard.

The party floor was full, indicating that the event had started in the ship's hall. Many guests from various backgrounds attended the party. Shadow frowned when she saw several members of the organization in disguise, but no one recognized her.

Under the light of the hundreds of lamps above, Lucas, with a firm jaw and thin lips, was leaning back while crossing his arms in front of his chest, making him look so perfect.

"Hello, sir... Do you want me to sleep with you? " A girl asked seductively.

Several women came to seduce him, making Lucas uncomfortable. It made Shadow chuckle. Every time he gets away from one, another girl will come to him.

Shadow puts the whiskey glass on the table and gets up from her seat. The satin dress and red lipstick, combined with silver hair, now blended under the light as she walked closer to Lucas.

"Excuse me, Auntie..." Shadow greeted me. "My lover doesn't like being surrounded by whores like you..." Shadow said with a cynical look. Then she hugged Lucas, making the man a little surprised as he didn't understand what Shadow was doing to him.

What Shadow said made the woman who was just teased with emotions.

"Auntie? Whore? Who are you saying these words to? " The girl said furiously.

"Is there another girl here besides you?"Shadow asked in a high tone, "She doesn't want to lose either."

How dare you call me that? I'm an honorable girl from a respectable family. " The girl said angrily

Shadow frowned. Seriously? But what I saw just now shows that you are a sl*t. Look at the clothes that you're wearing. They don't suit you at all. You look just like an old lady. Your hairstyle, thick make-up, and your clothes... ugh, aren't classy at all, "Shadow said while pointing at the girl.

"How dare you lecture me! How old are you? "she asked.

"Hmmm... it's rude to ask what my age is when the one who asked it didn't tell hers." Shadow said, with a small smile.

"I... I'm 35 years old..." The woman accidentally let Shadow provoke her.

"Pft! It's appropriate for me to call you Aunt... I'm 25, "Shadow ridiculed her while laughing.

What Shadow just did made the man smile a little. He likes Shadow's acting.

Shadow pulled the man's tie with a spoiled and mischievous face.

My boyfriend is 28 years old. He is young and dashing. Do you think that he needs an aunt who... Ummm... It's embarrassing to say it, "Shadow said with a wink.

"You... dare..." The woman growled, making her splash shadow with the drink she was holding. But sadly, Shadow avoided her, making her fall and getting soaked.

The woman felt embarrassed. She has never been treated like this before. What just happened makes her have a deep grudge against Shadow.

"You... just wait for my revenge," the woman said as she went away.

"Alright... "I'll be waiting for you," Shadow said while sticking out her tongue, mocking the woman. "Hhm... Just look for me if you can, "Shadow said inside her mind.

Everyone has their attention on them, but Shadow ignores them. She looked at the man she had just helped.

"I already got rid of the whore for you. How are you going to repay me?" Shadow asked, smiling, and walked away, but Lucas pulled her wrist, making her fall into his arms.

"Why don't I pay you with my body?" Lucas asked, whispering right into Shadow's ear, making her cheeks turn red.

"Um... Ehem... I don't accept someone's body as payment," Shadow replied, leaving him.

"Interesting," Lucas muttered.

He has never found a woman who would ignore him, especially because he has an irresistible charm. It isn't surprising that women love to flirt with him. Maybe once in a while, he would invite a woman to make the bed creak. This time, however, he is drawn to the woman who has just assisted him.

A few moments later, the lights in the hall suddenly began to dim, and some of the musicians began to play their instruments. How calm, gentle, and peaceful.

Shadow closed her eyes for a moment, enjoying the notes that were being played. Several pairs of people can be seen dancing.

"A partner, huh? "I don't need one," Shadow thought while leaning her body on the sofa.

"You alone?" a voice made her eyes open. She can recognize him, it was the man she had just helped a moment ago, and he was now reaching out to her.

"Want to dance with me?" he asked. "I want to repay your favor earlier."

Like it or not, she had to accept the man's offer. Shadow smiled slightly, then stretched out her hand to accept the man as her dance partner.

The two of them are now the center of attention. Even some of the people who were dancing earlier stopped and watched them. Just like Romeo and Juliet, they match so well with each other. Shadow's bright eyes blended with the clear eyes of the man in front of her.

No one spoke between the two. Their feet danced perfectly with the music. Dance after dance now graced the whole hall. They leave so many in awe of them.

The scent of a man's perfume wafted from his body. so tempting to the girls who smelled it.

What's your name? Lucas asked.

"I don't give my name to strangers."

"Tsk, how do I contact you?"

"There is no need for you to contact me."

What if I ask you to be my girlfriend?

Shadow laughed for a moment. "Me? But I don't like being in a relationship with the opposite sex, "

"You..."

I'm not a fan of the same sex. Fine... for tonight, I'll be your lover. And… I'll be the one making the rules.

The music stopped and the two also stopped dancing. It ended with claps and cheers from the audience.