282: Let's talk about it separately in Chapter 282.

Earlier, Death Knell and Demon Dog had enjoyed a hearty breakfast.

Demon Dog asked, "What's the plan for today? Are we staying here all day again?"

Death Knell replied, "What else? The boss already told us the operation is starting soon. Everyone, get ready."

"This red bomb only has one chance to be detonated."

Demon Dog looked at the sea of clouds below Shenhai Center.

"Heh, that's too simple. We have the perfect vantage point here; we just need to drop the bomb down, and it's done."

Death Knell shook his head. "Be cautious. We've already lost face once."

Demon Dog still scoffed at Death Knell's rigid attitude.

"Everyone here is about to die, so stop with that professional killer act of yours. From now on, we are the masters of this world!"

Demon Dog spread his arms. "We are God!"

Death Knell was speechless. You, God? You're more like a dog!

Death Knell stood up. "I'm going out for a while. You stay in the room."

Demon Dog gave an evil smirk. "Heh, what are you going out for? Don't tell me that beautiful lady is meeting you again?"

Death Knell glanced back at Demon Dog. "Just follow orders!"

Watching Death Knell leave, Demon Dog sent a message: "He's gone."

The other party replied, "Brother, make your move. The lady is all yours today!"

Demon Dog stuck out his tongue like a hyena that had just spotted a bone.

Inside the café, the decor featured dark solid wood tones, accompanied by soothing music.

The two cups of coffee were Yirgacheffe from the core production area of Kochere. The bright citrus acidity and the lingering taste of black tea made one's mouth water.

Most importantly, Shangguan Lingwei's attire today made even Death Knell, a pure-blooded USA native, somewhat marvel at her.

Although he hadn't seen many Eastern women, he knew this lady was definitely among the best.

He still thought this lady was only in her 30s. He assumed she had been forced into being with Lu Jinhong, which explained her resentment.

But after chatting, he realized this woman was actually over fifty? Death Knell found it strange. Could this great Eastern nation really possess some kind of magic?

If it were in his country, a woman of that age would have long since withered like a dying flower.

She wouldn't have skin as firm as Shangguan Lingwei's.

Shangguan Lingwei really did treat Death Knell as someone to confide in. She talked about her marriage and her life.

At this moment, she didn't look like a high-and-mighty woman, but rather like an ordinary woman who had been treated gently by time, yet still harbored unwillingness in her heart.

What was this unwillingness? Death Knell more or less understood; it was nothing more than a woman's obsession with wanting freedom, wanting to break free from shackles, and controlling her own destiny.

Death Knell was somewhat speechless. How did he become this woman's human trash can?

I'm a killer, not a confidant, okay?

But Shangguan Lingwei seemed to have opened the floodgates, talking incessantly. She even started talking about that aspect of things.

She had served Lu Jinhong for most of her life, but that old geezer only cared about his own pleasure and never considered her feelings.

Death Knell picked up his coffee, feeling a bit awkward. Wasn't this topic a bit too intense?

He interrupted, "I might not be the right person to hear what you're saying, Madam."

Shangguan Lingwei suddenly realized she had gone a bit too far.

At her age, she actually revealed a hint of shyness. "Oh, I'm sorry. People get talkative when they get old."

She gently stirred her coffee with her fingertip, trying to ease the awkwardness.

Though Death Knell said he shouldn't listen, hadn't he listened anyway? Beautiful people always have some privileges.

If it had been a withered old woman, this big guy probably would have turned and left long ago.

However, Shangguan Lingwei wasn't venting here without a purpose.

She changed the subject. "Mr. Death Knell, the reason I said all this is because I've encountered some difficulties."

"Regarding Ouyang Yunzheng, and him... sigh... It was my moment of foolishness, and I was hoodwinked by him."

"I really don't know what to do."

"Mr. Death Knell, can you help me? Help me get rid of Ouyang Yunzheng, this thorn in my side. I can pay you a lot of money. Whatever you want, I can satisfy."

Death Knell's rugged face suddenly looked very serious. "Madam, I won't take this job."

"The employment relationship between us is limited to me helping you kill that island nation woman."

Shangguan Lingwei leaned in and grabbed Death Knell's arm.

So broad! It actually gave one a sense of security!

Her tone was almost pleading, and paired with her exquisite face—completely unadorned, relying purely on her contours, bone structure, and features—she looked very helpless.

"Mr. Death Knell, I beg you, please help me. I'm really scared. If this matter gets out, the face of our Shangguan Family will be completely lost because of me."

"Furthermore, they schemed to kill my most loyal guard, and now I am surrounded by danger!"

"I feel like they are targeting me. They want to use me to threaten my family!"

With his arm being held by the woman and looking at the close-up of Shangguan Lingwei, he, a famous killer, didn't know what to do for a moment.

It seems one really shouldn't take jobs from women so easily. When she's like this, it really makes one want to protect her.

Suddenly, a voice flashed through Death Knell's mind: "Kane, you've finally returned. However, you must not take revenge for me. You must live on, do you remember? Kane."

Death Knell's memories had become somewhat blurred. Kane Gray was his real name.

He didn't know how many years it had been since he last used that name.

Kane Gray held a dying woman; it was his sister.

His sister died in his arms.

He had returned to his homeland from the Middle Eastern battlefield, carrying a body full of glory.

However, his sister, who worked for the USA government, had left him forever.

From then on, Kane Gray disappeared completely. Only a name that made people tremble with fear remained: Death Knell!

He swore that he would ring the death knell for those high and mighty people, those who claimed to be righteous but trampled on conscience!

Looking at Shangguan Lingwei, Death Knell was dazed for a moment.

"Madam, please don't be like this. I'll consider it."

Shangguan Lingwei happily released her hand, a glimmer of moisture appearing at the corners of her eyes. "Thank you, Mr. Death Knell!"

"Then let's leave it at that for today. I hope to get Mr. Death Knell's reply soon."

Shangguan Lingwei's graceful figure departed.

Death Knell downed the coffee in his cup. He mocked himself.

He wondered what the situation was with the other groups. His side was truly too dramatic; the plot was like an old-school black-and-white movie.

Death Knell felt like he had a god's-eye view, because the concentrated bomb in his possession would soon turn this place into a living hell.

Therefore, he felt he shouldn't be causing any unnecessary trouble.

But right now, he was truly hesitating.

Because Shangguan Lingwei would also die when the time came. If she knew at the moment of her death that he was the one who had turned this place into an apocalypse, what would her expression be?

She would probably be very disappointed, very shocked, right?

Death Knell shook his head and prepared to go back to sleep. He really wished the boss would give the order right now and just get it over with. He didn't want to think about so many troubling things anymore.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Lingwei walked out of the café and, escorted by several bodyguards in black, took the elevator to the underground garage.

Just as the door of a Rolls-Royce was opened from the middle, a flash of cold light suddenly streaked across!

It was claws! One of the bodyguards in black immediately clutched his throat, which was gushing blood, and fell to the ground.

The other bodyguards reacted quickly. "Enemy attack! Protect the Madam! Madam, get in the car quickly!"

But while the bodyguards reacted quickly, the attacker was even faster.

These bodyguards, who were already considered quite competent, fell one after another amidst screams.

Shangguan Lingwei had already scrambled into the car. "Drive! Drive fast!"

However, just as the driver pressed the accelerator, the car body shook violently.

Several sharp claws pierced directly through the windshield and stabbed into the driver's skull.

Brain matter and blood instantly sprayed all over the cockpit!

A nauseating, bloody stench, even if one covered their mouth and nose, couldn't be stopped from seeping in.

Demon Dog squatted on the hood of the Rolls-Royce, looking down at the trembling Shangguan Lingwei inside the car with a somewhat playful expression.

It licked the blood off its claws. "Madam, that's not fair. I'm also a killer you hired. But why is it that whenever you have something, you only look for that big guy? My skills are also quite good~"