AR Ch 10 part 1

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The wind blew from the forest and whipped past the open windows of the car. Jiwon realized that her phone was ringing and put in an earphone as she stepped on the accelerator.

“Good morning.”

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The engine of the old car groaned, and Jiwon could hear an agitated voice flowing out of her earphone.

— Hey, where are you?!!

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“My eardrum was about to burst. Please lower your voice.”

Jiwon’s car raced down the winding roads on the side of the mountain. There were no other cars around. Caution, high probability of accidents. Low Speed Zone. Whenever she turned a sharp corner, the various warning signs flashed past her as she continued forward.

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— You lower your music!!

Jiwon stretched out her hand and turned the volume knob. The beat of the drum that made her heart race. The exciting melody rang even louder on the mountainside.

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— What were you doing at the armory in the middle of the night? You took a lot of things when you left. Why did you do that?

“Chief, did you read what I sent to your personal email?”

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— Yeah, I saw it. We have enough circumstantial evidence. But we don’t have any definite proof!

“Exactly! That’s why I’m going to meet with Chairman Wang and get something out of him so that he can’t escape. Be prepared to receive a promotion, Chief!”

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— You asshole. Why are you on your way to Shin Seokju’s resort? Huh?!

How could he call a married woman an asshole? Jiwon thought about saying something to Chief Hong but thought better of it. 

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“I agreed to play some golf with Chairman Wang. Because of this, I had a rough night last night. But the morning air is quite nice.”

The weather was very refreshing. She heard Chief Hong’s thunderous voice as he responded.

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— Do you know how dangerous this is?

Ever intuitive, he had already realized what she was trying to do. He probably even knew where she was by now. He let out a long sigh, and his voice lowered as if he had changed tactics.

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— Detective Park. This isn’t something you should haphazardly charge into. If something goes wrong, it may ruin everything.

“Chief, did you take bribes from Chairman Wang as well? I didn’t see you on the list.”

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Jiwon snickered as she shouted back.

— What ridiculous nonsense is that?!!!

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He had been acting like a docile lamb just a moment ago, but now he was showing his true colors as he roared. Jiwon glanced down at her watch and began to end the call.

“If something goes wrong, I’ll take all the blame. All you have to do is stay where you are, sir.”

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— Jiwon…

“He’s the punk that my dad wanted to catch so badly.”

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When he heard those words, Chief Hong shut his mouth. A moment’s silence settled over the call. Chief Hong broke the silence with a gruff voice.

— You might be in danger. Entering a den full of swarming gangsters by yourself is no different from committing suicide. Why are you in such a rush?

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Jiwon chewed on her lip. Actually, everything he was saying was correct. Infiltrating a place that was crawling with gang members on her own was a terrifying notion. However… in order to end things once and for all, this was the only way. She didn’t want to leave Seokju in the gangsters’ den any longer.

Even with Chief Hong’s help, due to external pressure, Seokju would not be able to live free completely. And she didn’t think he’d go against the other detectives’ protests and protect Seokju either. Jiwon had already made a mistake once, after all.

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— Detective Park wouldn’t have wanted this. Never.

When Chief Hong murmured in a low voice, Jiwon’s heart thumped. Her foot stepped down on the accelerator.

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“Of course he’d jump up and try to stop me if he knew. But Dad knows my personality, Chief. Because we’re exactly alike.”

Even though her father would be against this, he would understand. She was absolutely sure.

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There was no response. Jiwon breathed in the refreshing air. Then she said the thing she had always wanted to say to him.

“And what happened to my dad wasn’t your fault, Chief. My dad would have jumped in and intervened no matter what.”

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Because that was her dad’s definition of justice.

“And I’m not alone. I’m moving with a team, so don’t worry.”

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Even though she was risking her life, her most cherished partner was waiting for her. Jiwon threw the earphone off and turned the steering wheel. One month ago, when she had first come here, she had felt incredibly nervous. Now, strangely, she felt the complete opposite. Her heart raced and her hands were damp with anticipation, but her head was incredibly clear. She felt that something good was going to happen this morning.

* * *

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“Who did you say you were looking for?”

Snake-eyes appeared in the lobby, and he did not recognize her at first. She had swiped Seokju’s card at the department store, and it seemed that this was the result. There was a mark next to his eye. It seemed that the injury had not fully healed because it was still very red. When Jiwon guiltily pointed at his temple and murmured, ‘It must have hurt a lot’, Snake-eyes’s gaze turned sharp.

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“The higher-ups are in the middle of enjoying their meal. They won’t tee up until after the hour has passed.”

“I know I came a bit early.”

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Jiwon nervously sighed and placed both of her hands on her chest. The athletic wear she had worn was not really made for function but more to show off her assets.

“It’s a historic day, so I was a bit nervous.”

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Snake-eyes’s gaze lingered on her chest before looking up at her in disbelief. She didn’t expect him to be happy to see her. Just a month ago, this detective had barged in here on her high horse, acting as if she were a warrior for righteousness. But now, she had totally changed her tune and had come over to the gangsters’ side. It was a bit laughable if one thought about it.

“I’ll prepare something for you to eat. Please follow me.”

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“I’m grateful for your hospitality, but I think if I eat now, I’ll get indigestion…”

“I think you’re mistaken about something, but the Chairman is not the kind of man who can pick up his chopsticks with you in front of him. You opened your legs for the Director. Even if your pussy is worth the money, it doesn’t mean the world is suddenly such an easy place.”

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When he made the biting remarks, Jiwon pouted and blinked her eyes.

“I understand. But there’s something you’re mistaken about as well.”

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Snake-eyes glared at her in shock. Jiwon curved her hands to form two halves of a heart. Then she brought them to her chest and connected them together.

“When it  comes to us, it’s not about money… It’s love. Seokju and I.”

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“Have you lost your mind?”

He looked like he wanted to hit her. As if he couldn’t endure it any longer, Snake-eyes looked away. Jiwon followed his quick steps and began to ask the questions that had been on her mind.

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“How many women has Shin Seokju met until now? He told me he doesn’t have another lover, but I’m not sure if I can believe him.”

“……”

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“Did he not date in China? I guess not. I can tell without having to ask. He’s a workaholic, so I’m sure he just holed himself up and worked all day. Right? And he’d meditate in between.”

Before he sat her down at an extravagant table, Snake-eyes gave her a disgusted look.

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“I wonder if you can keep that expression on your face when you die a dog’s death while standing next to a gangster, Detective.”

Jiwon looked up at him and laughed.

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“If Seokju sees that I’m in danger, don’t you think he’ll come and save me like a knight in shining armor?”

Jiwon opened her hands and propped her chin on top of them. Snake-eyes cursed out loud. Jiwon felt like she could see all the thoughts that were flying through his head right in front of her.

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“It’s best to just fuck and dump obsessive, crazy bitches like you. Take it easy.”

After hearing his so-called advice, Jiwon felt like she could see how pathetic she was acting.

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“Okay, I understand. Thanks.”

Jiwon took a big bite out of the sandwich that was placed in front of her. Somewhere inside the large place, Seokju and the Chairman were waiting for her, and she’d soon be able to meet them. She stretched out her legs under the flared, short skirt. Goosebumps formed on her skin.

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“Let’s go.”

How much time had passed? She was guided outside by Snake-eyes. She was told that the Chairman only kept a single bodyguard with him. He didn’t even have a caddy as he moved around. The bodyguard protected him while helping him with the game, and it seemed that Seokju had taken that role today. Jiwon received a map from Snake-eyes and drove the golf cart herself. Snake-eyes checked her golf clubs. When he saw the old clubs that she had frantically borrowed last-minute, he clicked his tongue. When she told him that a master craftsman is not picky with her tools, he merely sneered at her.

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“Well, I’m sure the Chairman didn’t call to play golf with you anyway.”

As expected, she had not come all the way here to enjoy a nice game of golf. The air was cool, and the golf course was quiet. Jiwon parked the cart and walked up to the empty teeing ground. She was staring blankly out into the distance as she waited when Seokju and the Chairman appeared. The cart stopped right in front of her. The Chairman’s large, bulky body got out of the cart, and Seokju followed after him and remained by his side.

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“Nice to meet you, Chairman Wang. My name is Park Jiwon, and I’m a member of the Special-Ops Team Two.”

“Yes, I’ve heard about you. You’re quite a pretty lady.”

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“I don’t hear that much… You flatter me, sir.”

Chairman Wang turned his double chin over to Seokju and chortled.

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“She brightens up the mood. I’m glad you brought her.”

Seokju silently nodded.

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“I asked him to bring you here. I heard that Director Shin has been meeting a woman lately, but she’s a police officer.”

“Thanks to my job as a police officer, I was able to come to such a nice place as this. How else could I have met someone like you, Chairman?”

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“You’re right. Why don’t we start the game now?”

Chairman Wang began to tee up. Jiwon sweat blood and tears at a golf range for the past three days to practice for this moment. Her skills were still very lacking, but the Chairman treated her so kindly as if she were his granddaughter and did not rush her. Since no one was waiting to play after them, there was no need to hurry.

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“I have high expectations for Director Shin. You know Choi ChulYoung, right?”

“Yes, sir. Of course. I heard he died recently.”

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Jiwon grinned, and Chairman Wang smiled as he nodded his head.

“Yes. I plan to give Director Shin all the responsibilities that were originally his. He’s very precise when it comes to his work, so I think he’ll do well.”

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“I’m glad.”

After making a shot, Chairman Wang let out a soft curse. The ball had gone into the forest. Jiwon looked at him and spoke up.

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“I’ll get it.”

While she ran off to go look for the ball, Seokju and the Chairman began to slowly walk towards her. The forest was so dense that it was difficult to see the ball. Jiwon sighed and focused her eyes on the tall grass. The moment she found the ball and turned around, she froze.

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“Do you know what the most unfortunate characteristic of our nation’s police force is?”

Chairman Wang asked as he and Seokju stood one meter away from her.

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“It’s that they’re weak.”

Chairman Wang’s oily face smiled as he spoke. Jiwon glanced at the gun in his hand and drew in a deep breath. Seokju’s expression did not change. It was the same as always.

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“I was born a businessman, so if the numbers don’t add up, I don’t do business. I gave money to the prosecutors and even got a congressman’s lacking son a new heart. I did all this because I got something out of it… But the police are merely laughing stocks, and all these insects do is use up the nation’s tax money. They are of no help at all.”

“…I can definitely be of help to you, Chairman. I’m quite useful, you know.”

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Jiwon tried to calm the tremor in her voice, but the Chairman merely looked at her and laughed.

“Right. You will probably prove your use to me very soon. That is why I called you here.”

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Chairman Wang handed the gun to Seokju.

“There is no better way to prove Director Shin’s loyalty than this. Don’t you agree?”

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Instead of taking the gun, Seokju clenched his fist. Seeing this, Chairman Wang began to speak in a languid voice.

“About that police spy that you claimed to have killed. I heard he was seen in a helicopter recently.”

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“There’s no way that’s true, sir.”

“Right. I heard with my own ears that you turned him into sashimi, Director Shin.”

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The Chairman gazed at him as he laughed.

“But now that we’re already here, show me. Back then, I had to go get my massage, so I wasn’t able to watch. I was quite disappointed. When it comes to organ trafficking, it’s not just about cruelty. There needs to be a delicate touch, and I think you’re perfect for the job. ChulYoung only treated it like a butchering business, but he had no business sense. You know how it is… These days, free range chickens are a lot more expensive. Body parts are the same. A good mind produces a good body. That’s why you can’t scare children before you kill them. You have to do it as stress-free as possible. We need to make sure they’re as comfortable as possible before we let them move on.”

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Jiwon bit her lips as she listened to the words that left his mouth.

“I heard that this lady detective is basically naked as she clings onto your feet, Director Shin.”

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Seokju received Chairman Wang’s gun. He looked into Jiwon’s eyes.

“This isn’t right…”

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A trembling plea left her lips, and Seokju hesitated for a moment. As soon as she saw the hesitation in his eyes, she cried out.

“You bastard con-artist. How can you do this to me?!!! Asking me to marry you was all a lie, wasn’t it?!!”

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Bang! Bang!

The bullets left the gun, and Jiwon collapsed to the ground. Blood began to pool around her body. Chairman Wang looked at her with satisfaction before turning towards Seokju. Seokju lowered his head.

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“I will take care of the clean-up.”

“Yes, good.”

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The Chairman began to walk over to a structure that had been built for rest and shade. He called out to Seokju.

“Director Shin.”

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“Yes, sir.”

“Do you know why I killed ChulYoung? Give me your honest answer.”

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“Was it because he was no longer useful, sir?”

“You’re right. But you are different, Director Shin.”

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The Chairman pulled out another gun from his right hip. When he saw this, Seokju’s eyes trembled.

“You said you were a worm underneath the ground and didn’t plan on coming out, right?”

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Seokju didn’t hesitate and shot the gun at the Chairman. However, nothing came out. Only the sound of empty clicks came from the gun. Seokju held the empty gun and chewed his lips. The Chairman laughed.

“But when it rains, the worm bastards come crawling out with much excitement. It gets on my nerves. You see, when it comes to this world… Only those who remain hidden can survive.”

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“You’ll regret this.”

“That’s just your arrogance talking. There are tons of people who can replace you.”

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“I’m not talking about myself.”

Just as doubt flashed through the Chairman’s sneering face, the bang of a gunshot rang through the silent golf course. Jiwon had fired the shot.

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“Fuck, what is that?!”

When the Chairman saw Jiwon, who had been covered in blood and crumpled on the ground like a corpse, suddenly burst up like a zombie and run towards him, his eyes bulged out in shock. Seokju did not miss this opportunity and struck his wrist. Bang! As the Chairman dropped the gun, another bullet lodged into his plump bottom. Jiwon had taken another shot as the Chairman crawled on the ground.

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“What do you think it is? It’s Korea’s police, that’s what! You demonic old fart!”

Bang!

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Another bullet pierced through Chairman Wang’s stomach.

“And what did you call Seokju? A worm? I guess I better remove your eyes. Seriously!”

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“Ugh… ugh…”

“The Chairman’s organs are too greasy, so I don’t think they’ll be recyclable… Should we just kill him?”

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Jiwon was wondering where to put her last remaining bullet when Seokju grabbed her. He immediately grabbed her clothes and lifted them up. When he saw the bulletproof vest and the small, exploded pockets of fake blood, he let out a ragged breath.

“That surprised me, fuck. I knew it wasn’t possible, but I thought I might have missed.”

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She wasn’t sure why he was saying something like that now. Jiwon looked at him and shouted out.

“You told me that I might get shot once. You never said anything about being shot twice!”

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She had experienced the power of a bulletproof vest, but she didn’t want to experience it a second time. Seokju checked to make sure she was fine and laughed.

“I thought you were telling me to hurry up and shoot with your eyes.”

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He was spot on.

When Chairman Wang had asked Seokju to introduce her to him, Seokju began to suspect something right away. He had taken care of Choi ChulYoung, who had been his right hand man for the past ten years. Seokju knew that the Chairman would not trust him that easily, and Jiwon agreed with him.

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When Seokju told her that there was a high probability that it would be dangerous, she came armed and hid a gun underneath her clothes. What they had wanted was for Chairman Wang to shoot her, but the worst case scenario had come to pass instead. As expected, Seokju had prepared for the possibility that he would be ordered to shoot her instead. This was because the Chairman had already asked Seokju to kill Kim Sanghoon before.

“If I knew that I might have died if I wasted the bullet, I would have only shot you once.”

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“Who said I’d let you die?”

Jiwon’s surprised voice grew louder as her eyes widened in fear. Jiwon’s heart was racing inside her chest and would not calm down. This was because she never expected Chairman Wang to attempt to take care of Seokju here as well. When she saw the Chairman aim his gun at Seokju, she had been frightened out of her wits and began to run towards them. Seokju pulled her into his arms.

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“The others will have heard the gunshots, so they’ll be coming here soon. We need to escape now.”

“Okay, I understand. The evidence is safe and sound.”

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Jiwon pulled out the recorder that was strapped to her thigh. All the crimes that Chairman Wang had confessed to were recorded on the device. Now he wouldn’t be able to weasel himself out of this one…

“What’s wrong with this?”

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Jiwon’s face suddenly hardened. She must have fallen down too hard when she had been shot  because the device’s frame was shattered. How could a government office have equipment as shoddy as this?? No matter how many times her cold fingers pressed the button, nothing came up.