Chapter 777 Are You Kidding Me?

Hayley's POV:

At exactly two o'clock in the afternoon, someone knocked on my door.

18 Pearls.

I let Hera pick up the scent from the other side, and when she confirmed who it

was, a smirk tugged at the corner of my lips.

It was him.

Knock-knock-knock, knock-knock, knock-

The rhythm was unmistakable-three, two, one.

I walked to the door and opened it without hesitation. "Ma'am, room service.

Would you like your room cleaned today?" Nocturne stood there dressed like a

proper hotel attendant-shirt, vest, bowtie, and all. He even had the posture down.

"Perfect timing. I made a bit of a mess on the carpet. Come in and clean it up,

would you? And keep it quiet -I was just about to lie back down." I stepped aside,

playing along with his act as he stepped in.

The moment the door closed behind him, his polite hotel smile dropped. His eyes,

sharp and suspicious, locked onto mine.

"Nocturne," I said, breaking the silence.

"You work for Dominic?" he asked bluntly.

I shook my head. "No. Just like you, I'm not under his command. He hires me

to

SI. When's Dominic showing up?"

arrogant in an instant.

his eyes, I was just

nothing worth his attention.

had no idea I was Halcyon, the organization's top

to

that Dominic had sent a

deliver a message.

that contact was

wasn't impressed.

expression would change once he found out who

thought made me

with the most innocent face I could manage, I

coming?"

In a flash, his eyes glowed with a

eyes, sharp and golden,

hurt you," I

Actually...

straight to the point, hoping to

before, I am Halcyon

clearly irritated. "Dominic didn't tell you?

to be

777 Are

"Says who?"

48 Pearls

raised a brow with a mix

girl, thank you very

disclosed my gender

I was a man.

quite convenient that

need Dominic to tell me anything; I have a brain of my

flatly. "I've heard Halcyon speak. I know the

voice and a woman's."

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255