Before Eric could answer, the woman directly climbed in through the window.
"Thank you, I ran into a little trouble. Maybe it was a careless plumber, or perhaps an issue with the elevator repairman. In any case, I need to pass through your room to get upstairs. You don't mind, do you?"
The woman, who had jumped from outside the window to the floor and clapped her hands, said to Eric.
"What if I do mind?"
Eric had an initial guess about the identity of the woman in front of him—Batman's rumored girlfriend, Catwoman Selina Kyle.
A master thief targeting jewelry, artifacts, and various artworks, she is as seductive as a cat, but cunning, cold, independent, and unreliable are also her trademarks.
Given his strong interest in her identity, Eric decided to play along with her.
"You look like a thief who broke in in a panic. Generally speaking, I don't have enough patience for thieves."
Eric calmly gazed at her and slowly said.
"A thief? I don't consider myself a thief."
Catwoman pulled off the white scarf from her chest and collar, then poured some items from the backpack on her back. "I'm just a crow seeking balance in life."
She put on her orange goggles and took out a rope, placing it around her waist. "Crows find shiny things and hide them in their nests."
After finishing her preparations, Catwoman smiled at Eric. "Like a crow, I adorn my nest with splendid things. When splendid things are put into my pocket, they make me feel safe or bring balance to my life."
Although she felt a subtle trepidation from the aura Eric exuded, she didn't think much of it, assuming Eric was just an ordinary hotel guest.
She walked over and reached out, stroking Eric's chest. "Thank you for your hospitality. You are a generous fellow. Perhaps next time, your reward can be upgraded."
With that, she turned and walked towards the door.
But just as she reached the door, she heard a series of urgent knocks.
"Looks like your enemies have arrived."
Eric stood behind her, stretching, and said in a languid voice, "Although crows hide splendid things in their nests, they also need to be careful of the birds of prey lurking behind them."
With that, he walked towards the door, ready to open it.
Seeing Eric's actions, Catwoman was startled and immediately flashed onto the windowsill, preparing to escape.
However, to her surprise, Eric only said two sentences after opening the door, and the people who came to pursue her retreated.
"Who exactly are you?"
After Eric closed the door, Catwoman jumped down from the windowsill like a cat, asking Eric suspiciously.
"Shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking about others, Miss Crow?"
One second Eric was standing by the door, the next he suddenly appeared in front of her.
The almost instantaneous movement startled Catwoman, causing her to retreat backward.
At the same time, she immediately pulled out the grappling hook hanging from her waist and threw it directly at Eric.
"Are you a cop?!"
Her tone no longer held its previous composure and charm; instead, it revealed a certain irritability of a rebellious girl.
Eric grabbed the rope she threw and gave a gentle pull, bringing Catwoman towards him.
The woman, dazed from colliding into Eric's arms, hadn't even reacted when she felt a hand brush her waist.
By the time she reacted, a wallet appeared in his hand.
Eric held her wallet, deliberately feigning disappointment. "Indeed, a thief!"
"You... who exactly are you? A cop or someone from the Earl?!"
Catwoman eyed Eric warily, trying to break free from his grip, but his hands were like clamps, rendering her completely unable to move.
"Haven't you heard the saying? Curiosity killed the cat."
Eric released her. "Also, since you just stole my wallet, I think I'll have to make you pay a price, no matter what."
Catwoman had just taken a breath when, in the next instant, the rope of the grappling gun moved, and before she could react, it bound her up.
Facing Eric's various incredible displays, a sense of fear arose in Catwoman's heart.
She felt that this time, she might not be able to escape so easily.
"So, can you tell me your name now, Miss Crow?"
Eric looked at her bound posture with satisfaction and asked her.
"Selina Kyle."
Catwoman exhaled, glancing at her bound hands. "So you're a magician?"
"Something like that."
Eric gazed at Catwoman's curvaceous figure and asked, "Let's continue our questions, Miss Selina, where is your address now?"
"What do you want?"
Catwoman took a step back. "Do you think I'm part of a gang and want to catch my accomplices? I'm 100% sure you're a cop with a little magic!"
Although Catwoman wanted to maintain her unyielding character, she ultimately had no choice but to reveal her address under Eric's "tyranny."
After learning the address Catwoman provided, Eric nodded in a feigned manner, closed the door, and walked out.
Before Catwoman could recover from her confusion, Eric returned a few minutes later.
And in his hand was a black leather catsuit.
Catwoman stared dumbfounded at the sleek and sexy catsuit in Eric's hand.
This... isn't this her Catwoman costume?
How did it end up in this guy's hands?
Did this guy ask for her address just to go home and get this costume for her?
But how could that be?
He couldn't be that fast, and he couldn't possibly know her Catwoman identity!
"This is your costume, isn't it?"
Eric's mischievous streak kicked in. He untied Catwoman and handed her the tight leather suit.
"If you want to evade the pursuit of birds of prey, you have to transform from a crow into a cat, am I right, Miss Catwoman?!"
Eric said with a smirk.
Looking at the face of this detestable guy, Catwoman instantly understood that this guy definitely knew her identity!
And he was that kind of really nasty jerk!
Wasn't he just trying to watch her change?
Although she gritted her teeth, wanting to kick Eric in the crotch, considering the disparity in their strength, she conceded.
Gritting her teeth, she took off her black maid uniform, and her fair body was instantly revealed.
Her exquisitely proportioned body, like that of a supermodel, perfectly conformed to the golden ratio of the human body.
Especially her long legs; even Akins would be completely outmatched in comparison.
Standing on her tiptoes, only pure black lingerie remained on her entire body.
A pair of perfectly shaped, indescribable curves, even her bra couldn't quite conceal, revealing a large portion of her cleavage.
Although it was merely out of mischief, Eric's gaze still lingered for an extra moment on the indescribable curves, whether intentionally or not.
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