As they spoke, the group returned to Matt's office.
Facing Lin Hai, Matt asked in a consultative tone, "Lin Hai, Elektra has arrived too. Shall we head to Fisk Tower now?"
But Lin Hai shook his head. "No rush. I'll call Mr. Wilson first and confirm whether this is a convenient time for him. Then we can go directly to his office."
At that, a clear look of surprise appeared on Matt's face beneath his red sunglasses. His enhanced senses had caught the emphasis Lin Hai placed on the word "directly."
"Uh... when you say 'directly' go there, you mean what I think you mean, right?"
He instinctively turned toward Elektra beside him, his tone carrying a hint of hesitation and warning. "Elektra doesn't really count as one of you 'insiders,' does she? Is this... okay?" He was referring to the world of magic.
Standing beside Matt and listening to their cryptic exchange, Elektra's sharp eyes were filled with curiosity and scrutiny.
Her delicate brows drew together slightly as her gaze shifted back and forth between Lin Hai and Matt. She had no idea what coded language the two men were using.
Lin Hai merely smiled. "It's fine, Matt. Considering the supernatural powers The Hand possesses, as well as Elektra's former identity and experiences within it, she can be considered half an insider."
"Besides, if we're going to carry out the plan to eliminate The Hand together later, she'll come into contact with these things anyway. There's no harm in letting her learn about them beforehand."
With that, Lin Hai stopped wasting time. He took out his phone and prepared to call Kingpin.
Still confused and unaware of what was really going on, Elektra instinctively moved closer to Matt and asked in a puzzled voice only the two of them