ARCANUM

CHAPTER 7

LISANDRO MANOBAN POV

I gulped furtively when Kayden arrived. She smiled widely at me. Of course, I'm close to her and wouldn't mind her presence if only Kim wasn't here right now. But with her sitting here together, my heart skips a beat at Kayden's presence because I have to continue what we used to do.

Once again, I gulped and took a deep breath slowly to calm my heart. I smiled back at Kayden as charmingly as I could. And I put on a face that was very enthusiastic about her arrival, so they wouldn't be suspicious. No. But this cat-eyed woman in front of me made me tense. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see her staring at Kayden and following her movements.

Her eyes stared expressionlessly at Kayden as she passed me and sat close next to me. What we usually do. Honestly, I was nervous and felt like this was the toughest undercover in my entire life. But I have to do it. I have to keep doing my mission well because life is at stake. Not only my life this time, but Jennie's life too. So with determination, I shifted my hand and placed it on Kayden's waist. Of course, this did not escape the cat's sharp gaze. Yes. She glared at it before turning her attention to Valdo Bykov, who was talking to us.

Tonight is going to be a tough night. But most importantly now, I need to talk to her. Why is she here, and what is she doing. From the way she introduces herself as Jane, does that mean she's up to something? But why here in Russia. She's the SCPD detective, so she shouldn't be here right now and be in touch with Valdo Bykov. Didn't she know who the person next to her really was? Moreover, why wasn't she surprised to see me?

All these oddities and questions can only be answered by one person. Kim Jisoo. I know she must know something. That Chicken. Ugh... If it's as I thought, I want to beat her up for not telling me beforehand.

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It proved to be a very tough night. I can't concentrate on my disguise. My thoughts and attention always return to the most beautiful woman who is secretly staring at me intently. I had to be cute and focus my attention on the other woman under her piercing gaze.

Many times I want to swallow my saliva. My throat feels dry, so I have to take frequent sips of the cocktails I order. I have to seduce this woman beside me. No. I can not go on like this. I need to be able to concentrate. I mustn't ruin everything I've worked so hard to build here. I can't fail this mission. This mission is very important to me. I have to find Punpun's whereabouts soon. For Bambam's sake, I have to get his little sister back. No. I can't be careless.

With that in mind, I blocked any distractions. The presence of the beautiful and charming Kim, should not affect me. 'Remember, Luc! Remember your mission!' I scolded myself in my mind. I have to be patient. And remained patient even though Valdo Bykov began to put his hands on Kim's exposed thighs. More than when he touched her knee earlier. I have to be patient. But I can't take my eyes off that hand, I fixed and seemed to be following the hand. If only the hand had moved, I would have known right away. My jaw clenched tightly, and even the smile had disappeared from my face.

The longer I stared at the hand, the more I felt the gaze directed at me. So slowly and with a heavy heart, I averted my gaze from the hand, on the white tantalizing thigh, crept up, and met the most beautiful brown eyes staring at me with eyes I couldn't analyze. She stared at me intently. She must have seen how I looked at the hand on her thigh.