Gone was the slightest hint of her usual charming demeanor; she used to be an irresistible enchantress, but now she was just a beautiful, pure woman. The change in style was so drastic that Javier couldn't react for a moment.
But thinking about it...
Perhaps this was Ada's most original and true self. After all, no one wants to constantly dress up like a flamboyant succubus.
Ordinary and simple is the keynote of everyone's daily life: wearing simple clothes, going out without makeup, eating what one likes, and doing what one likes.
This was Ada's favorite way of life usually. As for her previous demeanor, it was most likely Ada's work mode, a disguise she adopted when needed...
"Clang...!"
"Two bowls of wonton noodles, please enjoy..."
A moment later, two steaming bowls of wonton noodles were placed on Javier and Ada's table.
Wonton noodles are essentially a type of noodle dish, consisting of wontons, dragon's beard noodles, shredded egg crepes, and soup. It is a distinctive snack from Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hong Kong.
Looking at the Chinese snack in the bowl,
Javier felt nostalgic. He didn't have time to pay much attention to Ada's simple dressing style. Rolling up his shirt sleeves, he picked up the chopsticks nearby and began to eat.
Ada, seeing this, didn't say much.
With a slight smile, she also picked up her chopsticks and slowly ate the noodles. Their relationship entered a delicate state once again.
Neither spoke. After finishing their noodles and paying the bill, they walked out together, strolling towards the seaside street.
"Tap, tap, tap..."
"Javier, besides coming to see me, do you have something else?"
Ada's fair, delicate feet were clad in transparent peep-toe flat sandals. With her hands clasped behind her back, she kicked small pebbles on the ground.
Her amber mixed-race eyes occasionally glanced at the vast sea in the distance. The sea breeze ruffled her short, dark, wispy hair. Ada suddenly turned her head and asked Javier beside her.
She had a feeling.
Javier wouldn't have come all this way just to reminisce with her. He probably had something to ask her for.
However, at this moment, Ada
no longer had such strong reservations about Javier. After all, from his daily habits and attire, it was clear that
Ada would almost never show her current appearance and demeanor to outsiders, except for people she trusted deeply.
One's daily habits are usually only revealed to the closest, most familiar, and most trusted people. Men are often sloppy,
but women are often very sensitive in this regard. This depends on their sense of security; women who lack security are less likely to show these things to outsiders.
And now,
it almost indicated that Javier and Ada's relationship was extraordinary. Without being as blunt as opening the door and seeing everything, they could certainly be considered close confidantes.
"Spencer is dead,"
"Unfortunately, Wesker escaped. He is currently preparing his Ouroboros Plan. Of course, my purpose is certainly not to have you, Ada, help me investigate Wesker's whereabouts; that would be too troublesome."
"I want you to help me re-investigate something. It's also my compensation as a heartless boss for causing you, an excellent employee, to lose your part-time job."
With his hands in his pockets, Javier stopped and leaned against a guardrail, looking at the beautiful scenery of the sea, and slowly explained to Ada in a teasing manner.
Yes,
Javier's purpose in coming this time was to prepare for the unexpected, not to have Ada help him investigate Wesker's whereabouts.
On the continent of Africa,
Ada's methods might not be as effective, so Javier felt it was more suitable for Ada to investigate in the city.
Coincidentally, Javier now had a target. While coming to care for his excellent employee, it was natural to assign a task along the way.
Saying that,
Javier pulled out a black gold card from his pocket. It contained the payment for this employment task. There was no so-called deposit; it was a one-time settlement.
Given their relationship,
Javier still trusted Ada's current professional ethics. It was about three million US dollars, much more than the compensation for the previous Plaga parasite employment task.
After all, with the Vampire's financial support, Javier was now much wealthier and could give money freely. This could be considered Ada's pocket money.
However,
when looking at the graceful Ada beside him, Javier still couldn't quite accept Ada's current dressing style; the contrast was too strong.
That floral print dress, transparent peep-toe flat sandals, and the hair clip in her hair truly made Javier feel intimidated.
The transformation from a seductive rose to a white lotus was too quick, leaving Javier unable to react.
And the purity was truly on point, making Javier still not dare to look at Ada directly, as it was just too awkward...
"Oh?"
"The heartless boss is finally paying up, that's truly rare. Tell me… what do you want me to investigate? I've been idle for too long recently and quite bored, so I could use a good stroll."
Ada seemed to notice the evasion in Javier's eyes, and immediately a mischievous thought like a little devil arose.
Her cunning eyes lit up slightly,
and she immediately bent down, using her lips to snatch the black gold card from Javier's hand.
During the process, it seemed her lips also briefly touched Javier's fingers at close range. This electric sensation instinctively made Javier quickly let go of his fingers.
It can only be said,
that Ada, this female succubus, was more skilled in teasing. How to stir a man's heart was her forte.
Otherwise,
Ada wouldn't have had so many admirers in Resident Evil.
"Derek C. Simmons, a senior security advisor to the US Government, and the leader of the secret organization 'The Family.' You should know this person,"
"If I'm not mistaken, you, Ada, once collaborated with Simmons when you were trying to steal the G-Virus in Raccoon City."
"And that old man seems very interested in you. It's easier to get things done with someone you know. I plan to have you help me investigate this guy."
Facing Ada's teasing,
Javier sighed deeply. Being with this woman was truly an unbearable experience. So, Javier didn't beat around the bush and directly explained.
Yes,
Javier's target was Simmons, the boss from Resident Evil 6. Although he didn't know if Simmons had developed the c-virus yet,
after all, the silly girl Sherry wasn't taken away by Simmons, but was raised by Javier himself into a well-fed, pampered young lady.
So Javier also didn't know the progress of the c-virus research, but an investigation was still very necessary, after all, it was to prevent trouble before it happened.
Plus, Ada was currently idle,
if he had resources, Javier would definitely want to know the research progress of the c-virus first. This matter concerned one of the key steps for Lisa's future ascension to godhood, and also the key code for the key to eternal life, so Javier naturally couldn't let it go.
However,
upon hearing that Javier intended to have her investigate Simmons, it was Ada herself who was most surprised.
Javier knowing about Simmons' existence wasn't the key. What was most crucial was how Javier knew that Ada herself had once collaborated with Simmons. This was what shocked Ada the most.
How did Javier obtain such strange information? To this day, this remained the most incomprehensible thing to Ada...
"That's surprising, you actually know about these things?"
"What, are you jealous? Are you planning to have me personally deal with this Simmons guy? If that's true, then I can only say you're truly very cute."
Hearing Javier's words,
Ada quickly adjusted her emotions, maintaining a teasing attitude, forcing a slight smile, and continued to probe Javier with her questions.
She didn't know why,
but Ada, who had just been in such a harmonious atmosphere with Javier, suddenly began to actively avoid and distance herself again at this moment.
Because these sudden secrets Javier knew made Ada feel very unfamiliar and insecure again.
She wasn't afraid that Javier would discover her past of using her charm to complete various missions and flirt with many men, because Ada knew Javier's character; this man didn't care about such things.
Instead, what truly displeased Ada
was Javier's secretiveness towards her.
It was as if she had shown her entire true self to Javier, but Javier still had many secrets hidden from her.
This made Ada very displeased.
The more mysterious a man is, the stronger his attraction to women, but the more mysterious he is, the more insecure he can make women feel.
Because partners need to understand each other; if a woman cannot understand you, she will become displeased and insecure with you.
"Stop it..."
"I don't think you, Ada, a dignified high-ranking hunter, would fall for that old man Simmons. Or am I mistaken, and you prefer the mature type?"
"But whether you like Simmons or not, I'm not sure, but Simmons definitely likes you, this female succubus. Your methods of seduction and teasing are too powerful."
"In his arrangement for the military and government high-ranking officials to use nuclear bombs to destroy Raccoon City, he gained a lot of benefits from the Raccoon City incident, including the T-Veronica Virus and the G-Virus, which he also picked up. He is currently researching some new type of virus."
"That old man is very obsessed with you, his former collaborator, so it's most suitable for you, Ada, to investigate Simmons..."
Reaching out to take Ada's fair hand,
Javier spoke calmly, but little did he know... these words not only failed to soothe Ada's uneasy and displeased heart,
but rather made Ada's emotions even more agitated.
She fiercely shook off Javier's hand, her expression very displeased, and her tone suddenly turned cold as she asked:
"So, according to you?"
"Javier, you're counting on Simmons having a thing for me, that's why you're having me investigate him?"
"And what you're relying on… is that Simmons is very obsessed with me? So you think this task is perfect for me?"
At this moment,
Ada's cold questioning words were almost spoken through gritted teeth. There was nothing she could do; Ada had now caught on to a slight hint.
Was Javier planning to have her continue to use her charm to complete a so-called spy mission?
Didn't this scoundrel understand the saying that a woman adorns herself for the one who pleases her?
After meeting a favorite opposite sex, how could a woman possibly flirt with other men? What was the difference between this and pushing herself out to be a prostitute to entertain others?
Therefore, Ada was very angry...
She thought Javier was a scoundrel. Didn't he know that she was already disgusted with this way of life?
Before, it was out of necessity, but now that she had a choice, how could Ada still be interested in flirting with other members of the opposite sex!
However,
this time, Ada had misunderstood Javier again.
Ada's familiarity with Simmons was only the most insignificant aspect. More importantly, there was that woman, Carla Radames.
As Ada's standard imposter, Ada had to deal with her personally, which was why Javier felt this task was tailor-made for Ada!
Therefore,
when Javier saw the anger on Ada's face, he was also a bit exasperated. Why had he never noticed before that this woman could also have such a cute side?
"Wait, you misunderstood, Ada,"
"I'm not asking you to sacrifice your charm to complete the mission. It's just that this mission is perfect for you. Simmons's pathological obsession with you is just a trivial piece of information. More importantly, because of his insane obsession with you, he plans to use the T-Virus and G-Virus to create a replica identical to you."
"Which means... Simmons, in order to get you, has already begun his clone experiments. By then... there might be a dozen imposters with your appearance, and all of them will be snuggling and kissing in Simmons's arms."
"In that case, don't you want to go and stop this from happening? Of course... if you don't mind imposters with your appearance being casually played with in someone else's arms, then you can ignore these things..."
Rubbing his forehead,
Javier slowly explained, looking quite exasperated.
He told Ada everything about how Simmons was pathologically obsessed with her, and how, after Ada and Simmons broke up, Simmons attempted to replicate Ada using a new virus created by fusing the T-Veronica Virus and G-Virus.