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Narration:

Black Widow remained stationed outside the restaurant, watching and waiting.

From the look of things…

Carl and his companion weren't planning to leave anytime soon.

She had already observed:

Carl's table only had light dishes, mostly appetizers.

After a moment of thought, she reached into her bag and pulled out a neatly folded khaki-colored outfit.

With practiced ease, she slipped the pants over her tights, swapped her jacket, added a pair of stylish glasses, and grabbed a folder thick with documents.

In mere seconds, Black Widow transformed from a seductive woman in a leather catsuit into a sharp, professional urbanite.

Now she looked like a fashionable office worker who had just gotten off work.

Her natural elegance and poise made the disguise all the more convincing.

This was no last-minute improvisation, just one of several backup outfits she had prepared for contingency.

After all, her mission was to establish contact with Carl.

According to the Homeland… Protection Bureau's intel, Carl was just a civilian.

Wealthy and flirtatious, sure, but ultimately still ordinary.

Not flagged as dangerous.

Her only real concern was blowing her cover.

Though she carried basic self-defense tools, most of her equipment revolved around disguise, deception, and infiltration.

Earlier, when she entered the restaurant,

she had made a calculated effort to leave an impression on Carl, just in case.

But now, having changed clothes…

Even if Carl had noticed her before, he wouldn't recognize her without taking a second, much closer look.

From the folder in her hand, she retrieved a slip of paper and wrote down her phone number.

Tucking the note discreetly into her palm, she was ready.

Now all that remained… was for Carl and his companion to leave the restaurant.

Narration:

More than half an hour later, after the outfit change, Carl and Erika finally stood up.

Looks like dinner was over.

They briefly exchanged a few words with the front desk before stepping outside.

『Black Widow』 (quietly):

"Finally done."

Narration:

Time to move.

Through the Bureau's intel network, she'd already gathered enough on Carl, including his recent girlfriends.

She knew that both Carl and Erika had homes in Manhattan.

This restaurant was near Erika's residence.

Judging by their route, they were definitely heading that way.

Thinking fast, Natasha got into a parked vehicle nearby and started the engine.

Slowly, she began driving in the direction of Erika's neighborhood.

On the way, she spotted the two of them strolling side by side.

『Black Widow』 (watching them):

"Yup. Heading home, for sure..."

Narration:

Eyes narrowing slightly, she continued tailing them.

Moments later, she turned into a nearby supermarket parking lot and got out.

This was a stretch Carl and Erika would have to walk past on their way home.

Sure enough,

Just a short while later, she spotted the two of them approaching.

They walked at a relaxed pace, laughing and chatting.

Black Widow straightened the folder in her hands and walked toward them.

As she drew closer, just before passing Carl,

『Black Widow』:

"Ah!"

Narration:

With a cry of surprise, she stumbled, "accidentally", straight toward Carl.

At this distance, no ordinary person would have time to react.

Even if Carl dodged, Erika was still standing beside him.

As long as she could initiate physical contact and strike up a conversation, maybe even hand him her number…

Given Carl's reputation as a playboy, he would surely make the next move.

Everything else would fall into place after that.

But…

Just as she was about to fall into him,

She watched Carl calmly step back two paces, dodging her effortlessly.

Still, not a problem.

There was always Erika.

Crashing into Carl would've made things easier, sure…

But brushing against Erika could still serve her goal.

Yet in that very moment…

Carl reached out with a casual motion,

And gently pulled Erika aside, right along with him.

Their position shifted just slightly.

Enough that Black Widow's calculated trajectory missed both of them completely.

『Black Widow』 (internally):

"???"

Narration:

That wasn't part of the plan.

She had rehearsed every angle. Even if Carl somehow reacted in time, she should've at least bumped into Erika!

But now?

He not only dodged,

He rescued Erika, too?

She stumbled through nothing but empty air.

And worst of all,

She was already mid-fall.

No way to course-correct now.

Thud!

Black Widow hit the ground.

To be fair, she was a seasoned operative, a Homeland… Protection Bureau elite.

A master in combat and situational control.

She had already shifted her weight mid-air to minimize the impact.

She used the folder to soften her landing.

There was no pain.

But, of course,

She had to sell it.

『Black Widow』 (crying out, feigning pain):

"Ow! That really hurt…"

Narration:

She winced and stayed on the ground, rubbing her arm like she'd been injured.

Her blouse had a slightly low neckline, and from Carl's angle…

He could see a lot.

『Erika』 (immediately crouching down, worried):

"Are you alright?!"

『Black Widow』 (weakly, with a soft smile):

"I-I'm fine… it just stings a little."

『Erika』 (picking up the folder):

"Do you want us to take you to the hospital?"

『Black Widow』:

"No, no. It's alright. Really."

Narration:

After a few moments, she slowly stood up, as if the pain had eased a little.

『Erika』 (handing over the documents):

"You're sure you're okay?"

『Black Widow』 (gently):

"I'm fine, really. Just slipped.

Thanks for your concern."

Narration:

She raised her arm slightly to show she wasn't hurt.

『Erika』 (relieved):

"No problem."

Narration:

Black Widow gave a polite nod toward Carl,

And without saying another word, turned to leave.

As she passed him…

Carl felt something slip quietly into his hand.

Raising an eyebrow, he looked down.

A folded note.

He unfolded it and read:

Phone Number: 164-XXXX-XXXX

『Carl』 (smirking, turning to Erika):

"I mean, I know I'm handsome…"

"But isn't this a bit much?"

"I just walk outside, and someone throws herself at me?"

『Erika』 (blinking, confused):

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

『Carl』:

"Take a look."

Narration:

He handed her the note.

Erika instinctively took it, glanced at the number…

Then asked in shock:

『Erika』:

"What is this?!"

『Carl』 (casually):

"That woman who fell, she slipped this into my hand when she passed by."

『Erika』:

"What?!"

Narration:

She froze.

Quickly, she turned around, looking for the woman.

But all she saw was a silhouette disappearing around the corner.

『Erika』 (face darkening):

"Are you serious…"

『Erika』:

"I was worried she might've been hurt…"

"Turns out she faked the whole thing just to hit on you?"

End of chapter...

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