Miss Assassin is heavily addicted

Chapter 77, Section 34: My Heart Is Fluttering
—Second floor of the villa. Dressing room—

"strangeness……"

When several maids, surrounding the blue daffodils, arrived at the dressing room, they saw the wardrobe door slightly ajar.

It's as if someone was here not long ago?
However, they did not see anyone.

The only odd thing was that the wardrobe door was open.

Slightly confused, a maid led Miss Mia to sit down in front of the dressing mirror. Although the open wardrobe door was a bit odd, it didn't matter compared to the task they were tasked with.

Of course, the responsible head maid still went to the wardrobe door and checked it.

Then she asked in confusion, holding the wardrobe door, "Why is the door open? Did someone forget to close it?"

As soon as she finished speaking, one of the short-haired maids trembled. She recalled her grandfather's instructions not long ago: to help her take a gold watch downstairs... Perhaps she had forgotten to turn it off at some point.

"Sorry, it might be my problem..."

The short-haired maid truthfully admitted her oversight, her head bowed. The head maid listened, sighed, offered a few words of advice, and then didn't take it to heart.

Thus, this minor point of doubt was glossed over.

Inside the dressing room, the maids began to meticulously dress up Miss Mia, as if they were dressing up a doll—lipsticks, exquisite powder boxes, and perfume bottles were placed in front of the dressing table in turn, all to create a beautiful and charming beauty.

Miss Mia had never seen so many beautiful decorations, nor had she ever experienced being dressed up by maids. She was just an ordinary girl, but from the moment she sat here, she was no longer ordinary.

Of course, the danger for the two did not disappear.

Although the maids, focused on getting ready, didn't notice them, that didn't mean they wouldn't later. Hiding inside the wardrobe, He Ye and Loris were like two people playing hide-and-seek next to a ticking time bomb.

However, at least for now, it is safe.

Moreover, compared to the maids discovering this problem, He Ye felt there was a more serious issue that needed to be addressed.

He suspected he was going to die in the line of duty.

Good heavens! A double agent has infiltrated! Two police officers from the National Security Bureau's intelligence division! They're currently in an extremely awkward and embarrassing situation!

It was an unavoidable physical intimacy! It was an inevitable embrace! It was in the cramped, dark closet! And—a death-like threat whispered in the ear.

"You're dead..."

……

The camera turned.

—Dressing room. Inside a wardrobe—

dark.

Utter darkness.

The space inside the wardrobe was even smaller and more cramped than I had imagined. The lady's long dress and gown hung around her, and the sandalwood scent filled my nostrils with fragrance.

She let the sleeves of her clothes cling tightly to her body, but dared not move at all, because any sound might alert the people outside.

But soon, He Ye realized that the fragrance in her nostrils was not just the smell of the closet, but also the pheromone-like scent emanating from someone very close by.

Not long ago, He Ye had a sudden inspiration and pulled Loris, who was standing outside, inside. The result of that action was that the two of them were now almost touching.

The warmth of the girl's body, even through the fabric, was palpable. Her tautness and the tension in her skin were terrifyingly clear. The top of her head was just below He Ye's chin; thankfully, she was petite, otherwise they would have been staring at each other in disbelief. But because of this, her warm breath flowed freely onto He Ye's chest.

To be honest, it's very itchy.

And soon,
He Ye realized that he was actually facing a more serious situation.

Damn it! This situation is far from a narrow escape or a turnaround from danger to safety!
Like a pink CG triggered in a visual novel, the two people are helplessly hiding in the closet, even pressed together but unable to move their shoulders or fingers, and can only quietly feel the heartbeat of another!
Although it was a hasty act done in order to hide, such physical intimacy would certainly be embarrassing.

So Loris spoke shyly in a low voice, her reason still intact, and the words that escaped her lips were barely audible:

"You're dead..."

"."

He Ye's heart sank, and he felt utterly hopeless.

"Spare my life..." He Ye was sweating profusely.

"Let go of me now!" Loris cursed in a low voice as well.

After this exchange, the two began to carefully move around inside the wardrobe, making sure that the maid outside hadn't noticed them—the wardrobe only looked small and cramped; in reality, it could fit two people, but it was initially hidden by the clothes, making it appear very small.

(Note: This is a row of wardrobes in a villa, which are usually three meters wide.)

Thanks to his years of training, He Ye had already created a distance of more than a meter between himself and her, and it took him more than ten seconds to complete such a silent movement inside the wardrobe.

This is already the limit.

The two people stood, one on the left side of the wardrobe and the other on the right side, their shoulders pressed against the door.

To be honest, the wardrobe was very dark, with only light seeping in through the gaps, so it was impossible to see the expressions on people's faces or the emotions in their eyes.

Otherwise, He Ye would have realized that Lolis's actions just now, besides the annoyance of being hugged, also contained some other kind of shyness.

"It's all your fault... now everything is so bad!"

Perhaps feeling too stifled being cooped up in the closet, Lolis muttered a curse under her breath. Because her expression couldn't be clearly seen, He Ye guessed that she was genuinely angry because of this awkward situation.

Although He Ye didn't really want to argue, he felt wronged.

Now that we're safe for the time being, we'll start settling accounts.

The two of them spoke in a tone like groundhogs muttering to each other.

He Ye whispered, "This isn't entirely my fault; you chose to come out yourself!"

Loris whispered, "It's all because the place you're hiding is too dangerous! Couldn't you have found a closet with men's clothes to hide in? Idiot!"

He Ye: "I told you I didn't find it, and if you had found it, you should have called me over so I could hide in your closet, wouldn't that have been better? Now you've killed two birds with one stone, and if you get caught, we're all finished!"

Loris: "You're still blaming me, aren't you?!"

"That's not what I meant... Hey, wait a minute, let's not argue!"

As He Ye and Loris were arguing back and forth, he suddenly noticed a noise outside—the sound of a maid walking towards them.

They had been fiddling with their makeup in front of the mirror for almost three or four minutes when the sound of footsteps approached, indicating that the lady of the house had finished her makeup and was now choosing a suitable evening gown!

Although they didn't know who the woman outside was, there was no doubt that she was dressed in women's clothing, and He Ye and Loris, who were hiding in this woman's wardrobe, might be discovered.

Even if there are more than a dozen wardrobes in a row, who knows if the maids will open the wardrobes and take out clothes?

Therefore, He Ye looked at her sternly and squeezed out a small voice from her throat:

"Someone's coming!" (whispering)

It was pitch black all around, so He Ye couldn't see her face, but the wardrobe was so small that she could definitely hear her own voice.

As expected, Loris's expression changed as well.

She immediately shut her mouth and stopped talking, even controlling her breathing to become barely audible.

All that remained was the sound of a tense heartbeat.

Boom, boom, boom.

The two people nervously watched the outside world, as the maid's footsteps approached and her gentle voice explained her purpose—the maid was indeed choosing an outfit for her mistress to attend the dinner party.

"How about this blue swan dress? The fabric feels very silky and it accentuates the beauty of your neck."

As soon as he finished speaking, the woman's voice replied sounded somewhat familiar.

However, He Ye didn't notice the familiarity at the moment. Instead, he was carefully trying to figure out where the maid had gone, since her life was at stake and she couldn't afford to make a mistake.

During the brief conversation, the blue swan evening gown was rejected.

Then there was another long period of hushed conversation.

"If none of the ones in this wardrobe work, there are these over here."

The maid changed the subject, and with the sound of approaching footsteps, it seemed that Lady Luck was not on Lolis's side, and their already dire situation was about to become even worse.

The maid, who was selecting clothes, stood in front of the wardrobe where the two were hiding, with a gentle smile.

Then—amidst the gentle sounds of conversation—she reached out and slowly opened the wardrobe door.

Gan.

……

—Second floor of the villa. Dressing room—

The banquet was still in progress at 8 p.m.

The moment before the mistress appears; the moment when Miss Mia is carefully dressing up in the dressing room.

Behind the opened wardrobe door, it was no different from the other wardrobes—the evening gowns displayed inside were beautiful and white, exquisite clothes made by many tailors.

Only the corners of the hanging clothes were swaying inexplicably, probably caused by the wind that rose when the closet door was opened.

In short, the maid didn't care.

She only opened one side of the wardrobe door, and the evening dress she took out was not chosen by the hostess because of its color.

In that case, there's no need to look at any of the clothes in this wardrobe, since they're all related to red.

"ok, I get it."

So the maid hung the dress back where it was and then gently closed the wardrobe door.

She didn't notice anything unusual, nor did anyone else.

For them, this dressing room was just for them.

But in reality, this was a true narrow escape. Behind the other door of the wardrobe that was not opened, two people were hiding tightly together, in what looked like a wall-slamming position.

He Ye thought of Spider-Man clinging to the ceiling.

Loris then decided to kill him to silence him.

"You're really dead..."

After the wardrobe door was closed, the surroundings, now plunged back into darkness, echoed with Loris's voice, filled with shame and indignation. Her voice, though suppressed, sounded as if it were about to crack – making He Ye realize that he might really be in trouble.

But honestly, he really didn't mean anything by it! The situation was so dangerous just now; if he hadn't come up with a way for the two of them to hide on one side, they would definitely have been exposed!

In that case, tonight's headline will be: "Mysterious Spy Division Infiltrates Former Government Official's Villa: Unveiling the Intrigues and Privacy Leaks in Officialdom!"

all in all.

"Don't move yet, the maid hasn't gone far!" (whispering)

He patiently told her that the bigger picture was more important. Although he knew that Lolis hated physical intimacy, he had no intention of taking advantage of her. He was simply trying to avoid trouble!
He didn't do anything!
He simply moved closer, avoiding her with both hands, and pressed them against the wall of the wardrobe!

As soon as she finished speaking, Loris gritted her teeth in indignation. Should she move? Did she even dare to move? She almost forgot to breathe!

This guy is right in front of me, his elbow pressed against my chest, clearly taking advantage of me, yet he acts like he's doing me a favor—it's infuriating! What's the difference between this close proximity and a hug?!

"At least move your elbow away! And how long are you going to keep touching me?!" Loris snapped, her lips parted and her cheeks burning, as she stepped on his foot as a warning.

Heye: "?!"

Although my foot hurts a little from being stepped on, wait, wait!
Damn it, isn't his elbow resting on his ribs?

Judging from her tone...

He Ye's gaze shifted downwards.

Good heavens, it's pitch black and I can't see anything!
However, respecting the other party's wishes for the time being, He Ye carefully moved his elbow away, because the maid was still around the wardrobe, choosing clothes that fit her mistress, and they still needed to be even more careful.

"Can you please stop stepping on me now... I surrender."

"You're dead..."

The words that drifted from Loris were not words of forgiveness; if she could see the person opposite her clearly, her ears would be burning red.

The story that unfolded in the wardrobe seems to have come to an end.

And outside.

Miss Mia's dressing and grooming were also finished.

Seated in front of the dressing mirror was a stunning beauty with long, blue hair that reached her waist. The maids around her kept a certain distance from her, allowing her to see herself more clearly in the mirror.

The deep blue velvet halter dress is simple yet sophisticated in its cut. The flowing V-neckline showcases her elegant collarbones and fair shoulders, highlighting the natural beauty of a young woman. A sparkling platinum pendant adorns her chest, adding a touch of serene elegance.

The lower part features a high slit design, subtly revealing the leg lines and shimmering shoes as you walk gracefully, exuding charm.

“It’s beautiful.”

A maid whispered her praise.

Miss Komia looked at herself in the mirror and felt a little unfamiliar. Although she was very beautiful, she had never seen herself like this before.

After a while of silence.

Amidst the maids' almost overwhelming praise, Miss Mia uttered her only request from beginning to end, her head bowed and her fingers nervously intertwined.

"Can you go out?"

"I want to be alone for a while... just a little while, I'll let you know when I've calmed down."

"Thank you for your help..."

I have an inexplicable feeling of depression.

As soon as she finished speaking, the maids present were clearly taken aback by Miss Mia's sudden remark. After much deliberation, they could only bow in obedience.

"Ok."

The maids left dejectedly and retreated outside the room, their voices mingling with conversations, perhaps discussing something unpleasant.

However, Miss Mia just wanted some peace and quiet.

Once the room door was closed, the maids' voices could no longer be heard. Perhaps the soundproofing was excellent; one had to press their face against the door to hear them clearly. In any case, at least it was quiet for the moment.

But unexpectedly,
Two or three minutes later, in the absolutely quiet dressing room.

Suddenly, one of the wardrobe doors was kicked open!

Bang!
The noise, neither too loud nor too soft, caught Miss Mia's attention. She turned her head with a forlorn look in her eyes and saw a girl she had seen in the coffee shop before, as well as a somewhat familiar young man wearing glasses.

However, they did not seem to notice Miss Mia sitting in front of the dressing mirror.

It's a real-life fight.

"What were your last words?!" Loris blushed and gritted her teeth, her anger rising as she raised her knife to strike!
Seeing this, He Ye scrambled backward, then knelt on one knee, seized the opportunity, and clapped his hands together to block the hand strike—this was the legendary move "Catching a Blade with Bare Hands"!
He Ye's face darkened: "It's all a misunderstanding!"

The battle resembled a clash of swords, and He Ye was already drenched in sweat. He shouldn't have said that he should have hit the ribs instead of the chest; those words had provoked Loris's overwhelming killing intent! — Heaven knows why she was so angry!

"Alright, alright, my mistake, my mistake, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. Can you pretend I didn't say anything? Sir, isn't finding out what's suspicious about Sir Humphrey right now? Don't forget our real purpose!"

He Ye spoke hurriedly, noticing Lolis's uncertain expression. She probably understood that this wasn't the time to settle scores later.

However, this is before further dialogue.

Miss Mia interrupted them.

"You guys...what are you doing?"

What a gentle voice it was! Yet, it made both of them freeze in place, their expressions stunned—they turned their heads together and saw a beautiful, somewhat naive, blue-haired beauty.

He Ye didn't expect there to be anyone here, after all, it had been quiet for so long; Loris had thought there might be someone here, but they were outside, so she just moved her lips almost silently as she angrily settled scores.

But now, Miss Mia's appearance here has disrupted all their plans. Although it's not quite murder to cover it up, the situation looks terrible no matter how you look at it.

Because this is tantamount to exposing one's own existence.

Without a doubt, Loris's eyes narrowed, and she decided to salvage the situation—by knocking her unconscious before she could even cry out in alarm.

He Ye understood what she meant, but still felt a little confused.

That was because of Miss Mia's presence; she was sitting there dressed so beautifully, which meant she would be the leading lady of the evening's banquet.

But judging from her appearance, there seems to be something wrong.

(End of this chapter)