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As night fell, the villa was brightly lit.
The bodies lying around had already been cleaned up, and Frank's injury had been treated, it was no longer a serious issue.
At the moment, he was sitting on the sofa, bandages wrapped around his chest, staring at the suitcase on the coffee table with an expressionless face.
An hour ago, he had secretly prepared five million dollars and ordered the newly rearranged bodyguards not to approach the villa.
After all, he was still the leader of a criminal group.
Frank naturally didn't want anyone to know that his daughter was sleeping upstairs while he waited for someone downstairs with a suitcase of money.
But the environment in the house was quiet, even if someone was outside the villa, they shouldn't have been able to hear the sounds from upstairs.
Thankfully, Frank invested in good house soundproofing and was spared certain voices...
After a long while, Allen came down the stairs with a bag, having just taken a shower.
Frank, who had been expressionless this whole time, instantly put on a smile and warmly greeted him.
His posture was practically screaming: Are you satisfied with my daughter?
"Thank you for saving my life today. This is a gift to show my appreciation." Frank pushed the suitcase over and thanked him.
Allen was stunned for a moment and asked with a smile.
"You're sure you're giving this to me, not the other way around?"
"Definitely," Frank nodded affirmatively.
"Quite generous, huh? You really do deserve to be a boss."
Allen clapped his hands in admiration.
"Since you're so open and honest, I'll be straight with you."
"In regards to Helena, I won't take her away with me. I'll come when I want to."
"I'm not interested in protecting you every day, and frankly, you're not qualified."
"So, it's best you think carefully before bothering me again with any requests. Understand?"
It was fine to use the promise of protection to eliminate competitors and expand power, but he had to understand, those chances were limited.
Frank originally had that idea, but now that Allen had spoken so clearly, how could he not understand?
Naturally, he nodded repeatedly in agreement.
He didn't care who Allen was now, nor did he mind sacrificing his daughter.
All he was thinking about was: which competitor should he deal with first, and which target would bring him the most benefit?
Frank didn't care, and Allen didn't care either.
After all, helping Frank was only a punishment for Helena.
Once Allen lost interest, everything Frank was counting on would disappear.
Sitting in the car Frank arranged, Allen left with his bag and case.
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As the sound of a key opening the door echoed, Felicity, who had just finished showering, came to greet him.
"I do like the way you're greeting me, but maybe wear something next time, just in case I bring someone back," Allen teased.
"You got back right after I finished showering. Besides, who would you bring over?" Felicity replied casually, curiously eyeing what he was carrying.
"What's that?"
Allen carried it into the bedroom and said as he walked.
"The bag has Laurel's uniform. What's in the suitcase is for you."
"For me?"
Felicity opened the case happily to see what gift Allen had brought her, but as soon as she saw what was inside, she screamed and slammed it shut.
She ran behind the couch swiftly, as if hiding from the case.
"Y-You… where did you get that much money? Did you do something illegal, or dangerous?"
"Relax. It was a gift," Allen said with a smile.
"A gift? Who would just give you that much money for no reason? How much is in there?" Felicity asked in astonishment.
Allen thought for a moment.
"Consider it a temporary job offer. It's a reward basically."
"I don't really need the money. You're my girlfriend, so spend freely."
"I don't even know how much is in there, I didn't ask. You can count it if you want."
Hearing that it was payment for a job, Felicity relaxed a little and checked it…
'This should be about… five million!'
"What!"
She had never seen that much money before.
Felicity wanted to ask what kind of job would pay five million, but after thinking it over, she didn't.
Her boyfriend wasn't exactly a normal guy, maybe it was a bonus from some secret mission?
Felicity didn't really care about money, but who wouldn't be happy if their boyfriend casually gave them so much?
**+18 teaser**
Emboldened by his generosity and the heat in his gaze, Felicity stood up and let the towel drop to the floor.
"Allen," she whispered, running her hands over her curves.
Allen's eyes lit up with desire, his gaze roaming over her naked form like a starving man.
"Damn, girl you're hot" he whistled, reaching out to pull her onto the bed with him.
"Come here. Let me take a close look at this perfect body of yours."
He captured her mouth in a searing kiss as his hands explored every inch of her, caressing and teasing until she was writhing beneath him.
**End**
Thankfully, Allen had a good physique.
If he didn't, he wouldn't have been able to handle how Felicity thanked him afterward.
Allen had thought she'd take the next day off to go shopping, buying bags, clothes, shoes, and so on.
But when he asked, he found out she had already made plans.
Felicity said cheerfully.
"Let's move to a bigger, better place. The space here is too cramped. I've already picked one out while I was browsing, I just need to check it out. It'll help me support you and Laurel better. Oh, and I'll buy two trolleys and keep the rest just in case we need it."
'Trolleys?' he just shook his head.
Felicity had it all planned out.
What else could Allen say?
When she left for work, Allen brought along the bag he'd prepared for Laurel and planned to head to her new place.
Just as he was about to leave, there was a knock on the door.
'Did Felicity forget something?'
Allen casually opened the door and saw a tall woman in a black dress and stockings standing there with a small smile.
"It was so hard to find you."
"Selina Kyle?"
Allen looked at Catwoman in surprise, and suddenly realized why she was here.