Katelyn’s face changed instantly.
Without hesitation, she seized the intruder’s wrist and executed a swift over-the-shoulder throw that sent the person crashing to the ground.
A piercing scream then filled the room.
“Aaaah! Please, have mercy, it’s me!” Alfy cried out.
Her urgent cry halted Katelyn’s fist just before it struck. Taken aback, Katelyn stopped and looked down at Alfy, who was sprawled on her back on the floor.
“Why are you here?” Katelyn asked in confusion.
Alfy murmured, “Oh, you’re too strong! It felt like you broke all my bones with that throw.”
Katelyn exhaled deeply, offering her hand to help Alfy up from the floor.
She had mistaken her for an enemy and hadn’t held back.
Given Alfy’s petite stature, the throw must have been quite painful.
Alfy, now sitting on the sofa, felt as if every bone in her body had been crushed and put back together.
“Gosh, that was excessively harsh,” Alfy said.
Annoyed, Katelyn responded, “Rest for a few days, and you’ll recover. But why did you come into my room?”
Wincing, Alfy explained, “I’ve been roaming the streets with nowhere to turn, so I sought your help.”
Katelyn eyed the electronic lock on her door.
She had checked its function upon her return and knew it was secure.
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Catching Katelyn’s scrutinizing gaze, Alfy grinned and boasted, “Breaking a simple passcode lock like that is child’s play for me.”
Katelyn nodded, her expression turning serious. “What did I tell you before? Don’t come near me unless it’s absolutely necessary,” Katelyn scolded. Discover more novels at find?novel.net
The fact that Alfy was her apprentice hadn’t been fully revealed yet.
Should this information come to light, they would both face significant danger.
“But I really have nowhere else to go. If you don’t shelter me, I’ll end up on the streets!”
Alfy’s tone became increasingly distressed, and she covered her face with her hands as muffled cries escaped through her fingers.
She appeared utterly devastated, her shoulders shaking gently as if she were truly upset.
However, Katelyn wasn’t fooled for a second. She watched Alfy’s over-the-top act with a smirk.
“How long do you plan to keep this up?” Katelyn asked.
“Until you start to feel sorry for me,” Alfy responded instantly, revealing that her tears were fake.
Caught in her act, Alfy dropped her hands and playfully stuck out her tongue.
“Please, just let me stay here with you. Perhaps I can be of some assistance. Besides, you did hurt me, so don’t you think you owe me something?” Alfy said.
Katelyn found herself powerless against Alfy’s charm offensive.
Alfy resembled an endearing kitten, making it hard for Katelyn to outright refuse, causing her to hesitate. After all, Katelyn had been at fault for the earlier physical attack.
“What kind of compensation are you seeking?” Katelyn asked.
Alfy twiddled her fingers thoughtfully, then suddenly exclaimed, “Punish me by making me stay with you forever.”
Katelyn was left speechless.
Was this suggestion a reward or a punishment?
Alfy clung to Katelyn’s arm, her big eyes widening as she said, “Would you really let a cute girl like me wander the streets? What if I run into bad people? What if I starve?”
“Enough!” Katelyn exclaimed, overwhelmed by Alfy’s relentless “what if” scenarios.
She freed her arm and fixed Alfy with a stern look. “I’ve warned you about the danger of our situation! If either of our identities gets out, we’re both in jeopardy, especially with your connections to the T Organization,” she warned.
The T Organization was notorious for its brutal killers, willing to do anything for money.
Despite Alfy’s seemingly naive demeanor, she held a high position within the organization due to her expertise as a hacker.
Her close relationships within the organization were evident.
With Alfy now missing, it was only a matter of time before the T Organization began their search, inevitably leading them to Katelyn.
Allowing Alfy to stay would be like living with a time bomb.
After firming up her decision to deny Alfy’s request, Katelyn looked up, only to find Alfy’s eyes brimming with tears.
“I promise I won’t cause any trouble. Your stern words just now really wounded my sensitive heart,” Alfy said softly.
Katelyn’s face showed mixed emotions.
Before she could respond, a knock at the door interrupted them.
A voice called out, “Katelyn. It’s me, Vincent!”
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