“The car is ready, Chief. We can go to Falcon’s hideout now.” Collin took the lead and showed Bonnie the way.
When they reached the hotel entrance, they saw Ivor coming out of a car. Bonnie stopped and waited for him to approach, thinking he was looking for her.
Collin noticed her stopping and watched as Ivor approached. Collin asked, “Why is the leader of the Dark Knights here at this time of night?”
After some thought, Bonnie figured out why Ivor was there. “I’m guessing he also discovered Falcon’s location and came here to tell me about it.”
Collin’s eyes widened. “We just got the same information. How did he find out soon after we did? Are the Dark Knights that capable?”
Collin had dealt with the Dark Knights before. Although they were no slouch, they were not remarkable, either. He thought everyone else in that organization only had that level of capabilities. He finally realized that he had underestimated them.
Bonnie glanced at Collin sideways, saying, “The Dark Knights are equal to us among the various international organizations. Don’t take them lightly. Do you think they could’ve held on to that position if they weren’t capable enough?”
Collin nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly. “You’re right, Chief. I was too cocky and dismissed the Dark Knights as a mere inadequate group. It seems I must correct my flaw.”
Bonnie was satisfied with his response. She said, “Exactly. Underestimating an enemy is never good. Correct your flaw, or a powerful adversary will take you by surprise.”
He nodded solemnly. “Understood, Chief.”
Ivor stood before Bonnie, wearing the same silver radioactive-patterned mask from last night. However, he wore casual attire instead of a black suit tonight, adding leisure to his demeanor. Bonnie thought he commanded a captivating air about him.
That said, she knew she was a married woman, so she glanced at him before composing herself. She asked smilingly, “Are you here for me?”
Ivor nodded. “I came to tell you we’ve discovered Falcon’s whereabouts. He’s in the basement of an abandoned villa in the countryside. Do you want to tag along with me?”
Collin gave Bonnie a big thumbs up inwardly.
‘The chief is awesome! She perfectly predicted why the Dark Knight came here.’
Meanwhile, Bonnie grinned and said, “We just tracked him down, too. I was on my way to ask you to come with me, yet you already arrived before I could leave. Let’s hit the road.”
‘I wanted to confront Falcon and take care of this mess alone. Then, I would’ve given the Dark Knights their money. Since their leader has come here, I guess a few niceties wouldn’t hurt.’
Ivor had already considered joining Bonnie, so instead of turning her down, he said, “All right, let’s move.”
Bonnie pointed at the car Collin had arranged, saying, “Should we split up?”
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