Chapter 691

That was Bernard’s first reaction. He asked, “Are you trying to confuse us?”

“What?” Ella thought, ‘What does he mean? It’s so crazy that no one can understand…’

“I don’t believe that an undercover agent like you doesn’t even know basic shooting,” Bernard said.

Ella was speechless and thought, ‘Why does he suspect me?’

Speaking of Ella being an undercover agent, Bernard immediately perked up. “Hey, aren’t you and your mother done with Dark Portal now?”

“It should have been a long time ago to break down. Desmond is not a good person. The information says he has a son and twin daughters with his current wife. But it doesn’t seem right, does it?”

Ella paused. “How is it not right?”

“Oh, the inside of Dark Portal is messy,” Bernard replied. Dark Portal’s lockdown of their information made it almost impossible for outsiders to investigate, especially the information of the current leader of Dark Portal.

Bernard always felt excluded from retired Desmond. There was more than one person in charge. “You don’t have to be so mysterious to us. As long as Mr. Moretti trusts you, that’s all that matters.”

“But you’d better not have any dangerous thoughts about Mr. Moretti, or we will kill you.” Bernard was loyal to Lorenzo.

Seeing that Bernard wouldn’t continue talking about Dark Portal, Ella rolled her eyes at him. “Are you going to teach me or not?”

“No, it’s just…” Seeing the conflicted look on Bernard’s face, Ella didn’t want to deal with him anymore. She turned and walked downstairs briskly. Bernard hurried to catch up. “Hey, I told you, you don’t have to be like this.”

Ella felt annoyed until Bernard shoved the gun into her hand. She didn’t dare to shoot at all.

At first, Bernard thought she was pretending. It wasn’t until she successfully fired the first shot, and the recoil nearly knocked the gun out of her hand, that he finally believed her.

Looking at Ella’s red and sore hand, Bernard asked, “You really don’t know how to shoot?”

Ella just gave him a blank stare.

Bernard scratched his head. “Why did the Dark Portal choose a rookie like you as a spy? Is it because you’re smart? You’re smart and were about to start your own business. That’s ambitious.”

Bernard believed that Ella had been sent by the Dark Portal to spy on Lorenzo. As for why he came to that conclusion, no one knew.

When Lorenzo returned, he saw Ella’s thin figure holding a gun, aiming it at a sign in the distance. Perhaps because her arm couldn’t stand the vibration, her face was twisted with discomfort. However, she still gathered the courage to continue firing.

Bernard said, “You’re brave enough to shoot, but your aim is terrible.”

“Come on, raise it a little higher. Yes, that’s the height. Look straight ahead and remember this position. If you miss this time, give up.” Bernard was losing patience.

Ella thought, “What’s wrong with him? I don’t understand a word he said.”

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Bernard stepped back after giving instructions, letting Ella continue. When he saw Lorenzo approaching, his face stiffened, and he was about to call him. However, Lorenzo made a gesture, and Bernard immediately shut his mouth. Lorenzo waved his hand, signaling him to leave. Bernard nodded and walked away.

Ella felt that the position Bernard mentioned was not accurate because she couldn’t see the point at all. Just as she was thinking of adjusting it, suddenly, she felt a strong force on her waist. Lorenzo was holding her waist and wrist.

Ella held her breath and subconsciously wanted to dodge, but Lorenzo’s husky voice came from beside her ear. “Don’t move.”

His warm breath fell on her neck, making her feel warm and uneasy. “Raise it a little higher,” Lorenzo said.

Ella replied, “Like this?”

Lorenzo said, “Yes, shoot.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ella obediently pulled the trigger. This time, she hit the bullseye.

Ella had been practicing with Bernard for an hour before Lorenzo arrived. She was afraid to shoot at the beginning, her arms aching later on.

Surprisingly, Ella, who had been particularly prone to crying around Lorenzo lately, persevered today. Her arms and the webbing between her thumb and index finger were numb.

Still, she persisted. From her initial experiences to the recent revelation of her identity and the near-kidnapping last night, everything happened so suddenly. Ella knew she didn’t have much time left.

Lorenzo gazed at the bullet hole in the center of the target, his grip on Ella’s waist tightening. A profound look flashed in his eyes. “Why did you suddenly decide to practice shooting? Is it because of what happened last night?”

Ella hummed in agreement. “What happened to my mom is just the beginning.” It was true; she starting her organization was merely the start. The events of the past were far from over. And because it was only the beginning, the cruelty and harshness of what lay ahead were unpredictable.

Ella had never been one to wallow in self-pity. She had accepted things relatively quickly, so this change wasn’t a surprise to her.

Lorenzo said, “You don’t have to do this.” As his woman, he would protect her.

“Because you’ll protect me?” Ella asked.

“Of course,” Lorenzo replied.

“That’s not it.” Ella thought, ‘Who wouldn’t want to be protected like Stefi, living a stable life even amidst danger?’ Naturally, Ella desired the same.

But even though Stefi was so well-protected, she was still forced to leave Fiorenza three years ago. Based on what she said, if she didn’t have those skills, Stefi probably wouldn’t have been able to handle the things she encountered outside.

“Being protected and blending in is the same thing,” Ella said, taking a deep breath. Her future would face many challenges, and there was no changing that. In that case, she could only blend in.

Hearing Ella’s words, Lorenzo’s lips curled into a smile. He stroked her forehead. “Not bad, you’re pretty tough inside.” Lorenzo thought, ‘How long is Ella going to cry?’ He was annoyed with her crying earlier, but Ella had changed quickly.

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It wasn’t that he minded her crying like that before. It was just different. Of course, it wouldn’t be bad for Ella to learn some skills. At least in case of an accident, she wouldn’t be helpless.

“The situation at Dark Portal is complicated right now. It’s probably not easy for you to help your mom,” Lorenzo said.

“What do you mean?” Ella’s heart skipped a beat when she heard it. She felt things could get out of control at any moment, and she didn’t even want to imagine what kind of turmoil her mom was going through.

Lorenzo said, “Things don’t look good right now. It doesn’t seem like a fight between your mom and the current leader.”

Ella fell silent.

Lorenzo squeezed Ella’s waist. “Desmond and his wife seem to have more than one son.”

Ella gasped and thought, ‘More than one? It’s crazy. She had already given birth to twins, and now there are two more sons?’

Lorenzo continued, “He seems to have another son who is fighting for power with the current leader.”

Ella fell silent. She thought, ‘Why are there so many sons?’