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Finishing the last of my drink, I set the tumbler down with a deliberate clink. The amber liquid swirls, leaving a faint residue that mirrors the darkness in my soul. My gaze sweeps the dimly lit room, taking in the mahogany paneling, the leather-bound books lining the shelves, and the antique clock ticking away the seconds. But itās not the opulence that commands my attention; itās the power that emanates from every corner.
Straightening my jacket, I mutter, āLetās go.ā
As I step out of my lavish mansion, flanked by Dae-jung and Uncle Jin, the day air clings to my skin like a loverās desperate grip. Byung-ho, my lead bodyguard, strides ahead, his eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of danger. Like Dae-jung, heās one of my best menāa loyal sentinel who would take a bullet for me without hesitation. But loyalty has its price, and Byung-hoās wife, Eunji, pays it in her own way. A damn good hacker, she operates in the clandestine world of zeros and ones, her nimble fingers dancing across keyboards to protect our secrets.
Uncle Jin slips into the backseat of the sleek SUV, his eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses. Heās the strategistāthe puppet master pulling the strings from behind the scenes. Byung-ho slides in behind the wheel, his knuckles white against the leather. Dae-jung takes the seat next to him, his gaze fixed on the road ahead. Weāre a symphony of danger, each note resonating with the promise of violence.
āTo the club?ā Byung-hoās voice is a low rumble, the engine growling to life as we pull away from the mansion. His question is unnecessary; we all know the destination. The clubāa front for my true operationsāawaits us. Beneath its neon-lit exterior lies a labyrinth of secrets. Offices built into the very foundation, where we handle the dirty workāthe blood-soaked contracts, the whispered threats, the bodies left in the wake of power struggles.
My mother, the matriarch, despises bloodshed. She prefers her properties pristine, free from the crimson stain of violence. So, she allots this club to usāthe place where we torture, kill, and store our weapons. A necessary evil, she calls it. But itās more than that. Itās our sanctuary, our fortress. Here, we fix deals and unwind, our laughter echoing off the concrete walls. And when the night wears thin, my men retreat to its depths, seeking solace in the darkness.
When we arrive, Byung-ho parks the SUV in the narrow alley behind the club. I shove the door open, the night swallowing me whole. The main entrance looms aheadāa portal to another realm. As I step over the threshold, the bass throb of music envelops me. The line of people snakes down the side of the building, their eyes hungry, their desperation palpable. They wait for their turn to enter the exclusive establishment, unaware of the true purpose that pulses within these walls.
I ignore them all, my senses attuned to danger. The bouncer nods, recognizing me. He knows better than to ask questions. I descend the stairs, the air thick with cigarette smoke and secrets. My men are already thereāsome huddled in deep conversation, others checking their weapons. Their loyalty is unwavering, their lives bound to mine. When I speak, they listen.
āIs everyone ready?ā My voice cuts through the haze, and all eyes turn to me. The room holds its breath, waiting for my command.
āYes, boss.ā The affirmation ripples through the ranksāa chorus of obedience, of shared purpose.
Glancing at Dae-jung, I gesture for him to proceed. His eyes flicker with a mix of determination and apprehension. Weāve tread this path beforeāthe razorās edge between life and death. But tonight, the stakes are higher, the shadows deeper.
Dae-jung takes a step forward, then lifts his chin as he sucks in a deep breath of air. His voice, usually steady, wavers slightly. āThe mission is clear,ā he begins, his gaze sweeping over the assembled men. āWeāll wait for Uncle Jinās signal, and then weāll enter the premises. Everyone knows their positionsākill only those who are armed.ā
His words hang in the air, a silent pact forged in blood. Hyun-wook, the elusive target, must be kept alive. His secrets are our currency, and tonight, weāll extract every last coin.
Dae-jung runs through the plan again, ensuring every man understands how the attack will be carried out. The choreography of violenceāthe synchronized dance of deathāis etched into our bones. Weāve rehearsed it a hundred times, but tonight, the stage is real, the audience unforgiving.
āI think everyone is ready,ā Uncle Jin interjects, his voice a low rasp. Heās seen too much, carried too many burdens. āSo letās get this over with. Your mother wants all of us home tonight. Sheās planning a birthday party for Hanaātomorrow is her birthday.ā His gaze lingers on me, a silent plea. Family matters, even in our twisted world.
āOk, letās go,ā I command. We leave the club through the back entrance, the alley swallowing us whole. The line of SUVs awaits, engines humming like caged beasts. This maneuverāa sleight of handākeeps the law at bay. Security footage will show us entering the club but not leaving. A calculated risk, but one Iām willing to take. Uncle Namjoonās wisdom echoes in my mind: āThink before you act.ā Heās the smartest among us, the chess master who sees the board three moves ahead.
When we reach the premises, I disable all the security gadgets. The cameras blink out, their all-seeing eyes shuttered. I donāt want the footage of this attack playing in tomorrowās morning news report. Our sins are best kept in the shadows.
āUncle Jin and I are going in,ā I announce over the wireless. The earpieces crackle with acknowledgment. āDae-jung will come with us, and Byung-ho, youāll attack with the guards when we give the signal. Be prepared and wait.ā
āYes, boss,ā they chorus, their voices steel.
āLetās go, Uncle Jin.ā
Two men guard the door, their eyes assessing, hands itching for weapons. But they underestimate me. I catch their hands mid-reach, my grip unyielding.
āAre you for real?ā My voice is a blade, honed and deadly. āTouch my uncle, and I wonāt hesitate for a second before I burn this place down. Tell your fucking boss that Jeon Min-ho is here. He should have come to this gate to welcome us. Now, if he really wants to keep his head intact, heāll show up as soon as he can. Because if I change my mindā¦ā I lean in, my breath hot against their skin. āIt wonāt be good for yāall.ā
I told the guards, and they scurried off to relay the message to their boss. We entered the opulent house, and I sank into the plush couch. The place reeked of wealth and powerāa fortress disguised as a sanctuary.
Dae-jung, ever the impulsive one, leaned over. āThis place is really well-built. Canāt we just keep it after we get rid of these cockroaches?ā His puppy eyes pleaded with me. Sometimes, I wondered if heād ever grow up.
āNot happening, Dae-jung,ā I whispered, my tone firm. Weād planned this attack meticulously. No room for sentimentality.
Dae-jung pouted. āBuzz killer.ā
āKid,ā Uncle Jinās voice cut through the tension, āyou need to grow up before you get all of us killed.ā He took a sip of iced coffee from his tumbler, the ice clinking against the glass. Uncle Jināthe strategist, the man whoād seen it allāwasnāt one for sentimentality either.
āUncle Jin, that was mean. Iām hurt,ā Dae-jung whined.
āShhh,ā I silenced them. āHeās here. Boys, get ready. Youāll attack in ten.ā
The wireless buzzed with acknowledgment. Our menāsilent shadowsāprepared for the dance of death.
Hyun-wook entered, his smile too polished, too practiced. āWelcome, Mr. Kim and Mr. Jeon. Iām glad youāre ready to accept our peace treaty offer.ā He extended his hand, and we shook it. His grip was firm, but his eyes held secrets.
āWeāll see,ā I replied, grinning. āLetās see what youāre going to offer us to let you live.ā
Uncle Jin leaned in. āAs far as I know, this type of peace treaty involves a bond of marriage. But you donāt have any daughters. And my sonās preferenceā¦ā He let the words hang, unspoken.
Hyun-wookās smirk widened. āOf course, youāll know everything. Youāre one of the great Mafiaās, Mr. Kim. But I have a little present for the New Mafia king. Iām sure heāll like it.ā
āShow us,ā I said, shifting on the couch. āThen weāll talk about this peace treaty.ā
āOf course. Iāll bring your gift myself, Mr. Jeon. Just give me two minutes.ā Hyun-wook left the room, leaving us with our doubts and our weapons.
Uncle Jinās eyes bore into mine. āWhat are you doing, Min-ho? This isnāt what we planned.ā
thought weād see what he has to offer,ā I mused aloud, my voice dripping with calculated menace. āAnd then we can attack him.ā
Uncle Jin chuckled, revealing yellowed teeth. āYou twoādad and sonāare exactly the same,ā he said, his smile widening. āLetās get it over with, and Iāll kick your ass later, son.ā
The door creaked open, and the roomās atmosphere shifted. The air thickened with anticipation as the henchmen dragged in their reluctant gift. She fought back, her defiance evident even through the bruises that marred her delicate features. Her face was concealed by a black cloth, but her spirit blazed like a wildfire.
āHere Iām back with your gift, Mr. Jeon,ā the bastard sneered, pushing the girl forward. His eyes gleamed with malice. āSheās not someone I care for. Just a brat who needs a man like you to tame her.ā
My anger simmered beneath the surface. Innocence was a rare commodity in our world, and this girlābruised, battered, yet unyieldingāwas an enigma. I rose from my chair, muscles coiled like a predator ready to pounce.
āWho is she?ā I demanded, my voice low and dangerous. āWhy are you gifting her to us?ā
The bastardās smile widened. āSheās a pawn,ā he replied. āI am giving her to you so that you can enjoy her she is pure virgin.ā
I clenched my fists, the urge to snap his neck overpowering. But the girlās words stopped me cold.
āIāll stay a virgin,ā she spat, struggling against her captors. āBecause the first chance I get, Iāll tear off your filthy cock and toss it into the trash. Mr. Mafia, youāre making a colossal mistake by taking me with you.ā
I stepped closer, curiosity piqued. Her defiance was intoxicating. With deliberate precision, I removed the black cloth from her face, revealing eyes that blazed like embers. Her lips curved into a wicked smile.
āShe is wild,ā I murmured, my own smile matching hers. āAnd perhaps, just what I need.ā
Oh, damn me to hell. Her beauty was a wicked curse, an irresistible pull that threatened to shatter my fucking world. Those dark brown, mysterious eyes held secretsāpromises of both salvation and destruction. I craved to be lost in their depths, to drown in their fucking magic.
The fire blazing in her eyes stirred something primal inside me. It wasnāt just lust; it was a hungerāan insatiable ache that tore at my gut. She was danger wrapped in silk, a fucking storm ready to consume me. And those sinful lipsāthose tempting curvesātempted me to throw caution to the wind. To kiss her fiercely, to taste the raging tempest beneath her skin.
Bruises marring her delicate face only added to her allure. She wore them like battle scars, defiance etched into every goddamn line. It was as if God had crafted her with exquisite care, giving her all the right curvesāthe kind that could send a man into madness. Even in her vulnerable state, she remained the most stunning woman I had ever fucking seen.
But beauty was a double-edged sword. It could be a shield or a weapon. And as I looked at her, bound and fierce, I knew she was both. A puzzle waiting to be unraveled, a mystery that begged exploration.
The shootout loomedāa storm on the horizon. My men were already in motion, shadows slipping through the darkness to eliminate the guards. But she was my priority. I had to keep her safe, shield her from the impending chaos.
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The game intensifies, and desire blurs the lines between danger and salvation. What awaits Min-ho and the mysterious girl? Only timeāand their shared secretsāwill reveal. š„š¤.
Till then bye bye
Darlings š
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