The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn) novel Chapter 361

Chapter 361: Threats In The Dark

"Boss, why are you calling me this late at night? I hope nothing bad happened."

Collins’s surprised voice came through the speaker, slightly muffled by what sounded like rapid keyboard typing in the background.

Axel did not answer immediately.

He rose from his chair and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside, the house was quiet. Garden lights cast soft golden pools across the land, and the full moon hung high above, watching like a silent witness. The world looked peaceful. As if danger preferred hiding in silence.

From the phone, Collins muttered, "Huh!? Did he dial my number and forget to talk?"

Axel exhaled faintly through his nose. "Looks like you’re still working."

"Of course I am," Collins replied proudly. "I have many thoughts that need to be settled before you fly tomorrow."

"I won’t fly tomorrow. Dylan and Archy will cover for me."

There was a brief pause. The clicking of keyboards stopped.

"I see," Collins said, his playful tone fading into professional alertness. "When you suddenly cancel a business trip, it usually means something serious involving Madam or the young master. Any instructions for me, Boss?"

Axel rested one hand against the cool glass of the window.

"Yes," he said slowly. "My wife suddenly feels worried about me."

Collins stayed quiet. He knew better than to interrupt when Axel’s voice carried that particular weight.

"This is the first time she has pleaded with me to be careful," Axel continued. "As if she knows something I don’t."

The silence on the other end grew thoughtful.

"Have you asked her? Why does she suddenly feel that way?" Collins finally said.

"I did. She only gave me an ambiguous answer." Axel paused, his jaw tightening slightly. "That’s why I’m calling you. I want you to investigate something we don’t yet know will happen in the future."

There was a beat of silence.

Then Collins chuckled.

But Axel’s sudden cough—sharp and deliberate—drowned out the laughter instantly.

"Boss, sorry, sorry," Collins said quickly, trying to smother his amusement. "I just... found your instruction funny. How exactly am I supposed to investigate the future? Should I download a crystal ball app?"

Axel rubbed his forehead, already regretting giving Collins an opening for jokes.

"I know you can’t see the future," Axel replied dryly. "You are not God, after all. But you notice patterns. Movements. Unfamiliar activity. Anything strange around me, my family, or my circle. Check again. You might have missed something."

On the other end, Collins laughed openly this time.

"Hahaha! Understood, Boss. I shall become your all-seeing digital guardian angel."

"Please don’t put that on your résumé," Axel muttered.

"Yes, Boss. No wings in the profile picture," Collins promised solemnly.

Axel can’t help but feel a faint curve touch his lips. Collins had always been like this, annoying, brilliant, and indispensable.

"I will wait for good news from you," Axel said.

"Anything else, Boss?" Collins asked, already typing again.

Axel turned from the window. His eyes landed on the brown envelope resting on his desk. The forgotten file. The boy’s photograph. The questions with no answers.

"Yes," Axel said. "Tomorrow, Liam will deliver a document to you. I need you to investigate a person. Find him. Or any clue about him."

"Ah," Collins hummed. "A mystery file. You know how much I love those."

"Don’t fall in love with it. Just solve it."

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