It was quite the odd predicament for you. You very rarely went on jobs with Verlaine, but when you did, they were always completed in record time.

Currently the two of you were at a ball, looking for Verlaine’s target. But there was a catch to the mission—the two of you had to act like a married couple to not rouse any suspicion from the target.

“Chérie, can you go grab me another glass of champagne?”

Verlaine looked down at you and gave you a fake smile. He was really good at acting…