Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 452 Proposition

Isabelle’s words offered reassurance, “Relax, Dark Shadow’s fixated on me.”

Leaning in. George confided, “That’s exactly why I can’t let my guard down.”

Isabelle countered, “I’ve got plenty of experience.”

With ten missions under her belt, eight of which involved high–stakes. assassinations, she was well–versed in evading pursuers. Too many times had she evaded capture, laying low for days or weeks until the heat dissipated. The thrill of being a nationally hunted fugitive never failed to excite her.

She adhered to the mantra that the most perilous places were often the safest. After each mission, she led her hunters on a wild chase, feeding them false trails. before circling back to the scene of the crime.

She’d then kick back and indulge in a drink while the pursuers were putting on a show of chase and arrest

But this time felt different. She couldn’t simply retreat to Dark Shadow’s sanctuary, could she?

George studied her intently, probing, “Where did you pick up all this expertise?”

Isabelle’s playful demeanour surfaced as she challenged, “Wanna take a guess?”

He could never Prior to their encounter, she had been a ghost in his world. With her skills, she should have been a legend, a name whispered throughout Cheshian.

Yet, her origins remained shrouded, her upbringing and the snippets revealed by Sam and Dylan about her formative years in Norward City offering scant clues.

After the concert concluded, they joined the throngs spilling into the rain- drenched streets.

The cold, wet drizzle prompted George to drape his coat over Isabelle, adjusting her scarf to shield her face. Opening the umbrella, he naturally enveloped her in its protective arc as they ventured into the downpour.

Hailing a cab proved futile, but their hotel wasn’t far.

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a corner, the crowd thinned, and Isabelle’s abrupt halt jolted George to attention. With an icy edge

braced for whatever may

sheltered beneath a black umbrella, emerged from a

newcomer, George’s instincts screamed danger. Without a second thought, he positioned

exuded by the stranger left no doubt in George’s mind: he was no ordinary assassin, but

he boldly confronted them, a sign

coldness nor indifference,

Shadow remained

laced with drama, “Hunted by Dark

yet Isabelle couldn’t dismiss the possibility of his

press on with the evil experiments. It wouldn’t take too long for his

the same time, he would ‘fail in a mission‘ just like Storm Shadow

Moon Shadow stated, “Dark Shadow has

concerns at present.”

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the chase, “What’s

his response measured, “Collaboration.”

the underlying truth; She wasn’t cold or heartless, but knowing Moon Shadow for such a long time, she knew she had

further, “Seeking

off guard, “Shouldn’t that

silence spoke

“Is your aim the demise of Joker?”

was swift

are you?” Moon Shadow

prowess and their prior clashes, she faced not merely a lone adversary in

Isabelle asserted, “Neither can live

only culminate in