Kyle Cafe.
It's on a street corner about 500 meters from Charles Bridge, not very conspicuous. If you don't look carefully, it's easy to miss it. It carries a touch of ancient charm, like an old man curled up in the shadows.
After looking up and confirming the shop's name, Zhang Jie pushed the door open and walked in.
Ding~!
As he entered, the rich, bitter yet fragrant aroma, even mixed with a hint of burnt scent, wafted over him, making him feel a little intoxicated.
The shop was sparsely populated, with only a few people seated. However, the ringing of the bell as he pushed the door open caught the attention of a staff member, who subtly nodded to Zhang Jie.
Without much interaction, he continued with his work. Yes, he was making hand-ground coffee.
Zhang Jie's gaze swept across the cafe, memorizing the environment, then fixed on the innermost table by the window. He walked directly towards it.
By the window, a charming woman sat at a table.
This woman, who bore a striking resemblance to Ana de Armas, was always dressed in such a sexy manner.
At this moment, she was still wearing a deep V backless burgundy dress, holding a slender cigarette between her fingers. Light filtered through the window and fell upon her, creating a hazy, ethereal feeling.
And as a thick plume of white smoke slowly exhaled from her red lips, it created a perfect world-famous painting.
"You didn't tell me you'd be here."
Zhang Jie pulled out the wooden chair and sat down. He noticed an antique bronze ashtray on the table in front of him, filled with cigarette butts bearing red lipstick marks.
Then he stared at Veronica.
"You didn't tell me you'd be assassinating the Deputy Minister of Finance of Czech, did you? Little brother~"
Her lazy voice was as familiar as ever, sending shivers down Zhang Jie's spine. This kind of seduction was completely different from Max's style.
Damn, why do I always encounter women like this?
After silently complaining to himself, Zhang Jie asked directly, "Our relationship doesn't seem to have reached that level yet. Tell me, what do you need me for?"
When John was injured, she was at the Continental Hotel, and when he sent John back, she was also there, but they had very little contact afterward.
Later, when he went to Blackthorn Castle, she provided him with a sensual intelligence sharing.
And finally, recently.
Zhang Jie's impression of this woman had always been that she was both dangerous and alluring. She seemed to float between various factions, knowing everyone but maintaining a distance.
But then again, he still didn't know what Veronica's main profession was. Was it intelligence?
Or was she an assassin?
"Can't I even want to see you if I have something to discuss?" Veronica's resentful little gaze made Zhang Jie's eyelids twitch.
"Stop, stop looking at me like that. You're making it seem like I abandoned you."
Zhang Jie was a little overwhelmed.
But Veronica suddenly looked at Zhang Jie with a playful smile and said, "This whole thing has caused quite a stir recently, and you can't leave Czech for now, right? Are you bored?"
Zhang Jie raised an eyebrow, signaling her to continue.
"I have a job here, but I don't know if you're willing to take it."
Heh heh, I knew you weren't that simple, woman. Sure enough, you only come to me when you need something.
"Tell me about it."
Zhang Jie didn't dare to casually agree to other people's requests. What if it was a death trap?
Or if it was too dangerous, that wouldn't work either, so he had to hear the mission details first and then evaluate.
His strength was limited, and he knew this very well.
"It's not a very difficult assignment. It's just that a sister of mine approached me. She hopes to hire a reliable bodyguard to protect the personal safety of her witness."
After hearing Veronica's words, Zhang Jie was stunned.
"Wait, you mean you want me to protect someone else's safety? Come on, don't joke around. I'm a killer, I'm a professional killer, understand? I'm a killer, not a damn bodyguard!"
Zhang Jie was speechless when he heard Veronica's request.
What were you thinking, using a killer as a bodyguard?
"It's just a simple escort mission, it won't be too complicated." Veronica straightened up, then crossed her arms, resting her elbows on the table, and leaned forward, looking at Zhang Jie.
"I'm not a nanny for good little babies."
"Bodyguard? Not even a dog would do that!"
Zhang Jie righteously refused again. Are you kidding me?
Tell me to shoot two in the chest and one in the head, I can do that, but you want me to protect other people's safety? Please, I can't even guarantee my own safety.
"Are you really not going to take this mission?"
Veronica looked at Zhang Jie with a smiling face.
"I'm very sure, I won't t..."
"100,000 USD."
"Hmm... it's not impossible..."
Veronica blew a puff of smoke into Zhang Jie's face.
"After tax."
An unregistered black card was gently placed on the table.
"I'll do it! I must do it, I'll be a bodyguard, I absolutely love being a bodyguard, no one is more qualified for the position of bodyguard than I am."
After hearing "100,000 USD, after tax," Zhang Jie's expression instantly changed, and he stared at the black card on the table.
He didn't care at all that Veronica had blown smoke into his face.
Through the wisps of smoke, he saw a hint of ambiguous smile on Veronica's face.
"Little brother~ I told you, you can be a bodyguard, even if it's just a temporary part-time job."
Her soft, sweet voice entered his ears, but Zhang Jie felt it was like heavenly music. Thank you for understanding me, a poor man.
In this world, there is nothing that cannot be done. If there is, it must be because the money offered is not enough.
Then, Veronica once again returned to her original posture, leaning back in her chair, taking a light puff from the nearly finished slender cigarette in her hand.
The waiter placed two cups of coffee on the table and then left. No one noticed the part of a tattoo peeking out from the waiter's cuff.
At this moment, Veronica spoke again.
"Next, I'm going to introduce you to someone. She's been wanting to meet you."
?
A large question mark slowly appeared above Zhang Jie's head. Good heavens, so being a bodyguard was just the first layer of meaning, and the second layer was waiting for him here?
Ding~!
Someone else came in.
Zhang Jie's attention was on Veronica's words, but since she had already said so much, not meeting seemed impossible. So, Zhang Jie could only nod.
"Who wants to see me? I don't remember having any appointments with anyone."
Veronica looked at Zhang Jie's bewildered expression and suddenly laughed.
"Little brother, you're so cute. If it weren't for the current situation being inappropriate, I'd really like to have a deep conversation with you."
Damn it!
Can't you make this conversation less obvious?
Your car wheels have already rolled over my face, and I haven't even reacted yet.
Zhang Jie's gaze couldn't help but subtly glance at Veronica's curvaceous body. Her clothes were so white!
Veronica said nothing, only chuckled softly.
Veronica suddenly said, "The person who wants to see you is here."
Hearing this, Zhang Jie subconsciously asked, "Who?"
"It's me."
A familiar voice sounded in his ear. Zhang Jie turned his head and saw a familiar person.
"It's you?"
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