BAI Ch 4
by mimi<Haebeom 2>
The name my aunt gave me felt alien. I often failed to realize someone was addressing me and was accused of ignoring them.
Kitchen work demands immediate responses and a loud voice. In the chaotic, noisy environment of a bustling kitchen, a cook who couldn’t even recognize his own name was a fatal flaw. The sous chef who trained me suggested I wear a bell.
My aunt played a significant role in my inability to adapt to my new name. She even told my cousin, Yena, to call me Haejoon. I had different names inside and outside the house. Only within those walls could I be my true self.
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My aunt constantly questioned me. About my parents, the house we lived in, the dog we had, about everything that happened when I was Shin Haejoon. She strived to prevent my life from ending the way they wanted. She constantly stoked the embers of anger and vengeance within me.
My father’s death was splashed across the headlines as the “Samryong Execution.” I learned from the news that the two others who died with him were Chairman Ha Jinjoo of Yuseong Foods and Vice President Jin Hyerim of Daeil Electronics.
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The world was curious about us. The victims, whose skulls were crushed like eggs against a rock, were no longer of interest. Now, people wanted to know about the victims’ offspring, those who survived thanks to the desperate protection of the now-disbanded Republican Party members.
Occasionally, I’d encounter someone who recognized me. They stood silently amidst the crowd, their faces somber, but their expressions earnest, their gazes intense. Just like my aunt’s. They were the eyes of those yearning for an avenger.
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Jin Chiwoo, who had been in charge of the deceased Gwak Hyeonwoo, received a three-month salary reduction and a one-month suspension. Shin Haebeom, the chief officer, received a one-month salary reduction. A press conference was held at the Jeok Rim Bu (Red Rim Department), where Presidential Aide Kwon Joohyuk announced that they were discussing ways to improve the numerous problems occurring within the Disciplinary Training Academy.
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The media emphasized that the incident was an “unavoidable tragedy” resulting from a clash during the investigation process. The Disciplinary Training Academy, with its stringent selection criteria, had suffered from chronic staffing shortages since its inception, and despite the high salaries and social status, the cadets were physically and mentally strained. Therefore, they stated that public cooperation and support were necessary to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Jin Chiwoo abandoned his plans to quit smoking. Shin Haebeom watched his friend puff away like a wild horse.
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“Keep a low profile for a while.”
“Should I apologize to you?”
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“Do you even want to?”
“No.”
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Shin Haebeom chuckled.
“I figured as much.”
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Jin Chiwoo inhaled deeply. He stared blankly into space with a resigned look.
“I don’t care what happens to me, what people say… but the thought of Yoo Mihyun making a fuss is giving me a headache.”
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He completely agreed. Yoo Mihyun wasn’t satisfied with her current position. As the “number three” of the Shinryonggwan, he had to keep fighting if he didn’t want to follow in Gwak Jaeheon’s footsteps. Either eliminate Kwon Joohyuk or, at the very least, cripple him.
“Supporting rebels to win an internal power struggle? There’s a limit to friendly fire.”
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Jin Chiwoo’s voice was agitated.
“Forget it. It’s better this way.”
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“Better how? Do you want to retire before you even start?”
Shin Haebeom took out a cigarette and lit it.
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“With this incident, Yoo Mihyun has made enemies within. We can just say it’s because of his branch family background. That he’s supporting the rebels because he can’t shake off his lowly merchant instincts.”
Jin Chiwoo’s expression hardened.
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“One way or another, Yoo Mihyun is one of us.”
“Don’t get sentimental.”
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“Still, the best outcome would be for them to destroy each other while fighting. Right? We get to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.”
“Do you think we’ll be that lucky?”
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Shin Haebeom shook his head.
“No. But we’ve always found a way out of the worst situations.”
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There’s a saying that the mood at the Jeok Rim Bu is determined by the color of Yoo Mihyun’s lipstick. Pink is normal, orange is good, and red means “don’t touch me, I’m having a terrible day.”
And today, Yoo Mihyun on the screen was wearing bright orange lipstick that matched her blue suit. Her voice was loud and cheerful. It was the press conference regarding Gwak Hyeonwoo’s death. Yoo Mihyun poured out all her frustrations and questions about the Disciplinary Training Academy.
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“Hasn’t it already become a means for personal gain and maintaining the status quo?”
Jin Chiwoo mocked Yoo Mihyun’s tone. Shin Haebeom stared at the screen impassively.
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“The ‘personal gain’ Yoo Mihyun is talking about must be Kwon Joohyuk.”
“Yeah. The great General Kwon.”
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“He’s still no match for Kwon Ilhyuk.”
Jin Chiwoo turned off the television. Yoo Mihyun’s orange lipstick and bright voice disappeared. Silence fell over the office.
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Shin Haebeom asked,
“What’s wrong?”
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“Why are you so gloomy again? Is it because of Yoo Mihyun?”
“I’m not gloomy.”
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“Don’t lie, asshole. You’re in a shitty mood right now.”
Shin Haebeom raised his hands in surrender.
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“You were right. It’s because of Yoo Mihyun.”
Jin Chiwoo yelled, “Are you having fun playing with people?!”
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“It’s fine. I don’t attempt suicide anymore.”
Jin Chiwoo shut his mouth. Shin Haebeom blew smoke toward his friend’s contorted face.
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“I went a little crazy after my aunt died like that. I’m fine now. Completely cured.”
“Mental illness isn’t cured, it’s managed. You have to keep taking your meds and going to therapy. Anyway, you better remember this. Manage your condition day and night. Eat three meals a day even if you’re not hungry, and sleep like a log at night. Okay?”
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“Okay.”
“Then I’m leaving.”
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“Your suspension starts tomorrow, Chiwoo.”
“Mark me down for leaving early!”
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Shin Haebeom clicked his tongue. When would that shameless bastard come to his senses?
Strangely, when he was alone in the room, he could hear everything clearly.
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Shin Haebeom looked at the desk clock. It was an old design, chipped at the corners, requiring regular battery changes. Jin Chiwoo had been dumbfounded that anyone would buy such a thing in this day and age.
Jin Chiwoo knew nothing about the world of antiques. He had no interest. Shin Haebeom showed his friend the ratings and profits.
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When Jin Chiwoo learned that one old desk clock was worth two weeks of his salary, he shook Shin Haebeom, asking, “You were monopolizing this great market all by yourself?!”
Ultimately, Jin Chiwoo didn’t succeed in his “side hustle.” It was a natural consequence, given his lack of discerning eyes for such items and his unwillingness to understand the needs of enthusiasts. In the end, Jin Chiwoo had to clear out his inventory through auctions and retreat dejectedly.
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Did he learn any lessons from that? Honestly, Shin Haebeom didn’t think so. He wasn’t the business type to begin with. That’s probably why the successor to Daeil Electronics was decided early on.
Now that he thought about it, he should tell him when he got home. Look for something else if you want to contribute to the household income with a side hustle, buddy.
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Shin Haebeom moved the mouse. The black monitor brightened, and a familiar face popped up.
It was a family tree he had created. One for Ryu Yeonbi, the other for Gwak Jaeheon. Under their names were pictures of Jung Ryujin and Gwak Hyeonwoo, respectively. Shin Haebeom clicked on Jung Ryujin’s picture and zoomed in.
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It wasn’t high resolution, but it was clear enough to distinguish his features. Hooray for modern technology.
Shin Haebeom stared at the picture. A face he never tired of looking at.
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Jung Ryujin. Twenty-one years old. He didn’t know how Ryu Yeonbi’s younger brother ended up in <White Lion>. He didn’t know, but he could guess. Seeing how close he was to Gwak Hyeonwoo, he probably didn’t believe the Ryu Yeonbi scandal. How unfair it must have been to be labeled the nation’s adulteress. She must have been the most admirable noona in the world to him.
Shin Haebeom ground out his cigarette butt in the ashtray. If it’s about years lived with injustice, I’m no slouch either.
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Shin Haebeom and Jung Ryujin had a lot in common. They had lost their families to state power, been raised by relatives, and endured unhappy school days. Of course, there were differences too. Shin Haebeom glanced back and forth between Jung Ryujin’s report card and school records. It was almost as if he hadn’t attended school at all.
“Well, I was a good student.”
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Of course, he didn’t think Jung Ryujin had been evaluated fairly.
Teachers divided and ranked students based on their family background. No matter how good their grades were, if their background was deemed unfavorable, their final evaluations suffered. Shin Haebeom couldn’t let his guard down even for a minor quiz. The moment he did, the hyenas would come running, tongues lolling. The edifice he had built by enduring prejudice and discrimination would crumble.
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That must mean you were in an even worse situation. So bad that you gave up on everything….
Shin Haebeom’s hand, moving the mouse, froze. His thoughts stopped as well. Everything came to a standstill with an earth-shattering explosion.
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He couldn’t hear anything. As if the world had suddenly entered a vacuum state, Shin Haebeom could hear nothing.
He slowly rose from his chair and approached the window.
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With a second explosion, flames erupted. Shin Haebeom saw a red Chrysler flip into the air before crashing to the ground with a deafening roar.
Unprepared revenge is an express train to a dog’s death. Those consumed by rage meet an irreversible demise at the hands of the very enemy they despise.
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Shin Haebeom looked down at the man collapsed on the tiled floor. The man didn’t move, his arms tied behind his back.
He had lost consciousness several times during the torture, and each time, he was revived with a splash of cold water. Shin Haebeom hadn’t allowed him a single moment of comfort. The thought of Jin Chiwoo being in that exploding Chrysler made him dizzy.
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Jin Chiwoo had escaped by mere seconds. The few seconds he paused in front of the Disciplinary Training Academy main building were a godsend. If Jin Chiwoo hadn’t stopped, if he hadn’t sighed while looking up at the 12-story building…
It was horrifying. He didn’t even want to imagine it.
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Jin Chiwoo was receiving first aid in the infirmary. He was shaken, but his injuries were only minor abrasions.
That didn’t mean he could forgive the terrorist in front of him. Even if, for a moment, he had felt a sense of kinship with this intriguing opponent.
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Jung Ryujin lay collapsed before him. Shin Haebeom ground his military boot into the back of Ryujin’s head.
“Stubborn, aren’t you?”
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The thin body twitched.
“Let’s see that pretty face.”
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Shin Haebeom’s boot lifted Ryujin’s face. Blood welled up on his split lips. A curse slipped out from between them.
“What are you looking at, asshole?”
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“We’ve met before, haven’t we?”
“Yeah, fuck you.”
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“Such language… How have you been?”
Shin Haebeom removed his foot, and Ryujin’s head fell limply. Shin Haebeom crouched down beside Ryujin’s head, a smile on his face.
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“Did you receive the body alright? How was the funeral? Gwak Hyeonwoo, he only had his mother. It must have been lonely.”
“Shut up.”
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“Did you really think you would succeed? That bomb, the one you planted in Chiwoo’s car. It wasn’t even a proper one.”
“Shut up, you son of a bitch!”
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Shin Haebeom grabbed Ryujin’s hair and lifted his head.
“Did Ha Sungrok order you?”
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“…”
“To take out the Disciplinary Training Academy captain? By giving you an incomplete homemade bomb?”
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It was sloppy. Everything was full of holes, so much so that it couldn’t be considered the work of a <White Lion> terrorist. <White Lion> had always caught Shin Haebeom off guard with unconventional methods he hadn’t even considered.
But this time was different. This was clearly Jung Ryujin acting alone. The bomb was powerful enough to blow up a car, but after piecing together the debris, they concluded it was meant to be a more widespread lethal weapon. Shin Haebeom had already reached a conclusion. Jung Ryujin must have stolen the bomb the organization was developing.
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Why? What was he thinking?
“Jung Ryujin, answer me.”
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Ryujin’s face contorted as his scalp felt like it was being ripped off.
Shin Haebeom stared down at the small face, bruised and bloody, swollen beyond recognition. He no longer resembled Ryu Yeonbi.
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“Were you that upset about Gwak Hyeonwoo’s death?”
“Let go…!”
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“You interfered with our work. Obstruction of justice. Don’t you know that? You have nothing in your head, do you? Let me make this clear. No matter how much you call us thugs and gangsters, we are special government officials recognized by the state. If our work is disrupted, we don’t hesitate to use any means necessary. We’re allowed to. That’s the law of this land.”
“You love the law! Your fucking special privileges!”
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Ryujin shouted, “We were just trying to save them! The kids you were taking!”
“Kids?”
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Shin Haebeom scoffed.
“Kids who roam the back alleys causing trouble for citizens, extorting money from younger students, and stealing from stores? Don’t be ridiculous, Jung Ryujin. They’re criminals. We arrested criminals.”
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“Bullshit! They didn’t do anything!”
“How do you know that?”
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Ryujin’s mouth snapped shut. Shin Haebeom asked again,
“Huh? How do you know?”
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“…”
“That’s how you expand your influence. By luring in kids who roam around. Your club, <White Swan>. I know what you sell to those punks. Ecstasy is your best-selling item, isn’t it?”
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“…”
“Why do you think we’re cracking down on those small fry? Use your brain. That’s what it’s for.”
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Shin Haebeom shook Ryujin’s head, still gripped in his hand.
“Fuck…! Let go! Let go of me, you son of a bitch!”
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“My goal is to cut off your funding. To make you disband and disappear. You can’t operate without money. It’s obvious, but I thought I’d spell it out for you.”
“Stop lecturing me!”
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Shin Haebeom stood up and went to the sink. He turned on the faucet, and cold water gushed out. Once the sink was partially filled, Shin Haebeom grabbed Ryujin by the collar and dragged his limp body over.
“Good at holding your breath?”
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“Let go, let go…!”
“Can I expect a new record?”
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He shoved Ryujin’s head into the water, pressing his knee against the struggling back.
Shin Haebeom tightened his grip. The metal sink rattled violently. Bubbles rose to the surface. The resistance was stronger than he expected. He gripped Ryujin’s hair even tighter. The water reached Shin Haebeom’s elbow.
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He knew Jin Chiwoo was itching to enter the interrogation room, but Shin Haebeom hadn’t allowed it. He wanted to be alone with Jung Ryujin. He hadn’t asked the most important question yet.
As Shin Haebeom’s grip loosened, Ryujin’s head shot up from the water. Water poured from his nose and mouth. He coughed violently, as if he were about to vomit up his insides.
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Shin Haebeom forced Ryujin’s head to turn. Red veins stood out against the whites of his eyes.
“You’re a little quieter now.”
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Ryujin spat. Saliva dripped down Shin Haebeom’s nose.
The small head went back under the water. The resistance was still fierce. Shin Haebeom slammed Ryujin’s head against the bottom of the sink repeatedly until the water turned red and bloody foam floated on the surface.
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Ryujin’s face was a mess. Capillaries had burst, covering his forehead, temples, and cheeks in crimson. Bloody saliva drooled from his open lips.
A smile spread across Shin Haebeom’s face. He repeated the same words as before.
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“You’re a little quieter now.”
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Ha Shinsung’s hand trembled as he held the petition. The familiar handwriting beneath the names of the five team leaders was unmistakably Ryujin’s.
He looked up. The deepest part of the club, Ha Sungrok’s room where the team leaders’ meetings were held, was filled with the smell of Cuban cigars. Ha Shinsung swallowed his rising anger and stared at his father.
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“You didn’t expect him to come back alive, did you?”
“This is our work.”
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“Did you intend to use him like this from the beginning? Jung Ryujin?”
“…”
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“Then why entrust him to me? I could have just fed him and sent him off. Why bother sending him to me and making me teach him all sorts of things?”
“It wasn’t forced. He wanted revenge himself, and I merely gave him the opportunity.”
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“Gave him the opportunity? You didn’t force him?”
Ha Shinsung couldn’t hide his sneer.
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“Making such a proposal to a kid who thinks Gwak Hyeonwoo died because of him is no different from coercion.”
Ha Shinsung crumpled the petition and threw it away. Ha Sungrok’s eyebrows shot up.
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“What is the meaning of this?”
“Since when have you become like this, Father? Using people as disposable pawns, that’s what you hated the most.”
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“Sunga.”
“Are you worried about Cha Moeun? Did she ask you to get rid of Jung Ryujin? Did she say she wouldn’t work otherwise? I saw her getting along well with the planning team leader. Since when were they so close? Did you know about that?”
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“Don’t speak out of turn.”
“Then tell me, Father. What are you going to do with Jung Ryujin now?”
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Ha Sungrok’s lips were tightly sealed.
“…Are you giving up on him?”
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Despair filled Ha Shinsung’s heart.
“Say something! Don’t just stare at me like that!”
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The table shook. Ha Shinsung’s fists trembled. Ha Sungrok stared at his son’s face.
“Since when have you become so sentimental?”
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“What?”
“I shouldn’t have entrusted him to you.”
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“What are you talking about?”
Ha Sungrok stood up and walked to the window. The colorful neon signs of the night streets painted his profile red.
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“I knew what you were doing with him.”
Ha Shinsung was speechless. An unexpected blow. At the same time, his face flushed hot.
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“Father!”
“How dare you raise your voice at me!”
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“Who said…?”
“Are you going to deny it? Are you going to say he came onto you first? Stop it! As a man, do you want to stoop that low?!”
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Ha Sungrok spat out harshly, “I raised you wrong.”
“Father…”
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“I won’t ask why. It’s over anyway.”
“Don’t say that.”
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Ha Shinsung pleaded.
“Don’t say that, Father. There’s no need to sacrifice someone else to protect my reputation. Just contact Shin Haebeom first. If the negotiations go well, I’ll take care of the rest. I can handle it…”
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“Shut up!”
Ha Shinsung swallowed hard.
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“You keep your mouth shut. Don’t even think about contacting the Disciplinary Training Academy. The last negotiation was possible only because there was no more information to gain from Gwak Hyeonwoo.”
Gwak Hyeonwoo was a newcomer to the organization. But Ryujin was different. Ha Sungrok brought him in personally, and Ha Shinsung had spent a long time nurturing him. Shin Haebeom would pick Ryujin clean to the bone and finally uproot <White Lion>.
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“That’s why we have to get him back! Before he spills everything he knows!”
“I’ve moved the important data. I’ve also talked to the Chinese side. Have your team pack their bags. The club will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow.”
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One phrase came to Ha Shinsung’s mind. Cutting off the tail.
“Father.”
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“Each team leader will lead their team members and meet in Shanghai. We’re going to Shenzhen. I still have a building there. You remember, right?”
“Father!”
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“Don’t make me say it again!”
Ha Shinsung’s body trembled.
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“Did you want him to die?”
There was no other explanation.
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“What?”
“That’s right! Look at what you’re doing right now!”
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Ha Sungrok wanted Ryujin dead. He wanted him dead and silenced forever. Cha Moeun and Baek Sayul simply provided the pretext.
Ha Shinsung clenched his trembling fists. His nails dug into his palms.
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“Father, do you remember the first time you met Jung Ryujin?”
“…”
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“Do you remember when you brought him to <White Lion>?”
“…”
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“Don’t you remember asking me to raise him well, saying he was talented?”
Ha Sungrok didn’t answer. He looked as if he couldn’t hear anything. Ha Shinsung grabbed the arm of the man passing him by, the man who was both his father and his boss.
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“Just… answer one thing.”
Ha Sungrok sighed.
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“What?”
“What were you going to do if Ryujin came back alive?”
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“…”
“If he had killed Jin Chiwoo, without revealing his identity, and returned safely… what were you planning to do with him?”
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Ha Sungrok didn’t answer. Looking up at Ha Shinsung, he was no longer ‘father.’ At this moment, Ha Sungrok was purely the ‘boss’ of the organization, coldly calculating gains and losses, making decisions based on dispassionate analysis.
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Jin Chiwoo was a sports car enthusiast. He poured all his salary, except for the money he sent to his mother every month, into buying, maintaining, and tuning cars.
His collection consisted of expensive imported cars that ordinary salaried workers could only dream of. Although many were financed, Jin Chiwoo was a “hot” celebrity backed by the state as the captain of the Disciplinary Training Academy. He was even more recognizable than Shin Haebeom, having been involved in various scandals through his media appearances.
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Jin Chiwoo especially loved the color red. He loved the flamboyant color that symbolized wealth, passion, and blazing flames. Last year, he spent a fortune repainting and retuning the interior of his beloved car, “Valkyrie,” to perfectly match his taste.
Valkyrie was Jin Chiwoo’s symbol. This warrior, bright red in the sunlight and blood-red at night, became so famous that the sales of red cars increased. Jin Chiwoo flaunted his affection for Valkyrie in various media outlets.
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And that car had crossed the irreversible River Styx. In the Disciplinary Training Academy parking lot, right in front of Jin Chiwoo.
Jin Chiwoo was stunned for a while. As the shock wore off, rage welled up. A burning desire for revenge consumed him. If he couldn’t avenge his beloved car, he might as well join it in the junkyard.
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So, when Jin Chiwoo burst into the interrogation room, Major Gi Woohee, who was monitoring the situation, said, “You’re not allowed in right now.”
“Are you stopping me?”
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“It’s the captain’s order.”
“Then tell him. Tell him I’m here. I’m the one who has to beat the shit out of that bastard, so tell him to switch with me right now!”
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“That’s difficult. But if you wait here, who knows?”
Gi Woohee pointed to the chair opposite her. Jin Chiwoo, fuming, complied.
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A quick-witted sergeant brought him coffee. The seat Gi Woohee offered him had a perfect view of the interrogation room through the one-way mirror, but the blinds were down, and the speakers were off.
“Why is the sound off? Turn it on. I want to know what they’re talking about.”
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“It’s the captain’s order. No outside interference.”
His stomach churned. He hadn’t come down here, clutching his weakened leg, for a leisurely tea time. Jin Chiwoo stared intently at Gi Woohee, who was sitting upright, looking straight ahead.
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“You know something, don’t you?”
“What are you talking about?”
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“Don’t play dumb. Do you think Beom would have put you here for no reason?”
“Jung Ryujin is currently undergoing a medical examination.”
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“Still? It’s been hours since we brought him in…”
Jin Chiwoo’s voice trailed off. Gi Woohee remained silent, staring straight ahead.
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“Am I right about what I’m thinking?”
“…”
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“Fuck, I guess I am.”
Jin Chiwoo remembered Shin Haebeom staring intently at the monitor. The way he couldn’t take his eyes off Jung Ryujin’s strikingly pretty face. That look in his eyes.
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Chills ran down his spine. He understood why the interrogation was taking so long. Why he hadn’t been called in, why the serious and tight-lipped Gi Woohee was stationed as a gatekeeper. Everything made sense.
“How old is Jung Ryujin?”
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“Twenty-one, if his birth registration is correct. He’s young.”
“That’s a relief.”
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Jin Chiwoo swallowed the rest of his sentence, but Gi Woohee understood what he meant. With Yoo Mihyun of the Jeok Rim Bu waiting in the wings, even Shin Haebeom couldn’t escape criticism if he committed statutory rape. Social condemnation was a separate issue from legal punishment.
Jin Chiwoo glared at the closed steel door. He and Shin Haebeom had grown up together. They were as close as brothers. Even so, there were times when he found it difficult to understand Shin Haebeom’s intentions. Looking back, it had been like this since Gwak Hyeonwoo’s arrest. Shin Haebeom had been interested in Jung Ryujin since then.
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Was it because of his curiosity about Ryu Yeonbi?
“How long has it been since Ryu Yeonbi died?”
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Jin Chiwoo calculated in his head. Gi Woohee was faster.
“Six years.”
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“She would have been thirty if she were alive,” Jin Chiwoo murmured.
“Quite an age gap. With Jung Ryujin.”
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“His parents died early too.”
“Really?”
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“In cases like this, the younger brother usually becomes blindly dependent on his noona.”
“How do you know that?”
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“…Wouldn’t anyone think so? It’s not a one or two-year difference, and they grew up without parents. Ryu Yeonbi would have been almost like a mother to Jung Ryujin.”
“I guess so…”
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Jin Chiwoo trailed off. He also had a noona much older than him, but he didn’t think of her as a mother. Perhaps it was a difference in their environments.
“Captain? Are you alright?”
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“No. I was just lost in thought.”
Jin Chiwoo lifted his head and glared at the steel door again. He didn’t want to think about what his friend was doing to Jung Ryujin right now.
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Shin Haebeom said that most terrorists concealed other lethal weapons inside their bodies in case of capture.
“I hope you’ll cooperate.”
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Shin Haebeom approached Ryujin, his latex-gloved hands outstretched.
“The sooner you cooperate, the sooner this will be over.”
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“N-no.”
Ryujin, huddled on the floor, pushed himself backward. Shin Haebeom took a step forward for every move Ryujin made. He stretched and snapped his glove.
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“Listen to me. Do you want to have your head dunked in there again?”
“No. No! Don’t!”
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“Do you think you have the right to refuse?”
Ryujin cringed, his back hitting the cold wall.
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He could see the tips of Shin Haebeom’s boots. The polished black leather blurred through his tears.
A strong hand grabbed his waist.
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“Let go!”
Ryujin instinctively resisted. His flailing fist struck Shin Haebeom’s calf. His face crumpled.
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Shin Haebeom’s boot slammed into Ryujin’s solar plexus.
“Ugh!”
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“Get down.”
Shin Haebeom straddled Ryujin’s back, pinning his struggling hands above his head. He cuffed him, and the struggles intensified. Shin Haebeom pressed his knee between Ryujin’s buttocks, grinding up and down.
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“I wonder what’s hidden in here~ Let’s find out, shall we~ A fun and exciting exploration game~!”
“What the fuck are you doing, you son of a bitch! Uncuff me!”
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“I’m genuinely curious.”
Shin Haebeom pressed down on the back of Ryujin’s head.
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“You have a nice, slender back.”
“Uncuff me…!”
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“What? I can’t hear you. Can you speak up?”
“I said uncuff me, you crazy pervert!”
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“Alright.”
Shin Haebeom readily moved away from Ryujin. As Ryujin gasped for breath and tried to get up, Shin Haebeom’s leg shot out, striking his side.
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“Aagh!”
It was a full-forced kick.
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“Agh… uh.”
Shin Haebeom looked down at Ryujin, sprawled on the floor. He thought he might have heard a bone break, but he wasn’t sure.
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He forced Ryujin onto his stomach, pulling down his pants and underwear. Bruises marked his waist and buttocks. These weren’t his doing.
The moment he inserted his finger between Ryujin’s buttocks, suspicion turned into certainty. Shin Haebeom chuckled.
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“I think I know your role in <White Lion>.”
“Ugh…”
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“You haven’t had sex in a while, have you?”
Ryujin whimpered. Shin Haebeom’s fingers invading him were a vivid sensation. One, two, three… He pushed them in relentlessly. Barely healed wounds tore open again. Even seeing the blood coating his fingers, Shin Haebeom didn’t flinch.
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“Around here?”
“Ah, ah, aah, uh…”
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“Do you like it when I finger you?”
“It hurts. It hurts! Stop, ah, agh… sob!”
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“How many do you take in a day?”
His voice was a soft whisper. Shin Haebeom ignored Ryujin’s gagging.
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“You don’t have pajamas, do you? You wouldn’t need them. You sleep naked after having sex every night. Who’s the best in <White Lion>? Ha Shinsung, I presume?”
“Get… lost…!”
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Shin Haebeom chuckled. His fingers were long and thick. Knuckle-jointed fingers probed and scraped, as if trying to tear out his insides.
“No foreign objects.”
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As the tension drained from his rigid body, Ryujin heard the sound of Shin Haebeom unbuckling his pants.
“Ah, ah…”
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Ryujin shook his head. He couldn’t bring himself to look back. He could guess what was coming.
A hard mass pushed between his buttocks. Terror coursed through him. As Ryujin frantically tried to crawl forward, Shin Haebeom’s hands grabbed his hips and pulled him back.
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“Ah, no, stop!”
“Alright. Alright.”
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“Let go! Let go! Aagh! No!”
“I said alright. Just stay still.”
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A fist slammed into his side, the same spot Shin Haebeom had kicked earlier.
“Gah!”
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Strength drained from his limbs. His chin trembled, and tears streamed down his cheeks.
“If you just stayed still, this would be over quickly. Why are you doing this?”
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Shin Haebeom slapped Ryujin’s buttocks with his latex-gloved hand as he spoke.
“Relax. Loosen up. It won’t hurt if you relax.”
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“No. No. Don’t. Get away!”
“Don’t make things difficult for me. Okay?”
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The smile never left Shin Haebeom’s face. He grabbed Ryujin’s buttocks with both hands, lifting his struggling lower body. The bruised opening was clearly visible.
“Such a pretty color…”
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Shin Haebeom licked his lower lip and pressed the tip of his penis against the entrance. It was already glistening with pre-cum.
“Ugh, ah…!”
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“Relax.”
Ryujin’s thighs trembled. He felt Shin Haebeom’s hot breath on his back, the relentless intrusion of his glans, the thick shaft. Delicate flesh tore with a ripping sound.
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“Aagh…!”
A trickle of blood ran down his inner thigh. He heard Shin Haebeom chuckle.
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“I told you to relax…”
“Pull out. Pull out. Please, agh, please, stop, ah, ah, ah!”
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“You’re such a drama queen!”
Shin Haebeom raised a hand, grabbing and twisting Ryujin’s trembling cheek. His red handprint stood out starkly against the dark bruise.
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“If you steal from me, I’ll make you live with it in your mouth forever.”
Shin Haebeom thrust his hips forward. There was a tearing sound.
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“Aaagh!”
Shin Haebeom’s face muscles twitched as he squeezed his eyes shut. He reached out and grabbed the red hair swaying in front of him.
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✶⋆.˚
Jin Chiwoo, who had excused himself to go to the restroom, returned with a large pizza and a cola.
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“What’s that?”
“What do you think? You’re not going to eat?”
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The pizza, piled high with meat, potatoes, tomatoes, and mushrooms, was perfect for Jin Chiwoo’s taste. The flavor of the cheese spreading in his mouth was exquisite.
Half a day had passed since the interrogation began. Shin Haebeom hadn’t taken a single minute’s break during that time. Like a true adjutant to her captain, Gi Woohee hadn’t left her post either. Jin Chiwoo offered her a slice of pizza.
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“Here.”
“I’m fine.”
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“Fussy, aren’t you?”
Gi Woohee stared at the closed steel door.
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“Isn’t this taking too long?”
Jin Chiwoo chewed his pizza nonchalantly.
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“Do you think he’d make the same mistake I did?”
His tone was self-deprecating. Gi Woohee agreed. If Shin Haebeom had been in charge of Gwak Hyeonwoo, the outcome would have been very different.
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But it was all pointless speculation. Thinking about “what ifs” in the past was foolish and meaningless. She decided to be grateful for the captain’s survival.
Gi Woohee changed her mind and sat closer to Jin Chiwoo’s table.
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“Yes?”
“Give me a slice.”
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“Hungry? You should have taken it when I offered. It’s cold now.”
“Pizza is still delicious even when it’s cold.”
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Gi Woohee took a bite. It was true. The forgotten hunger pangs returned, and the two quickly devoured the pizza.
“What happened to the car?”
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“Ah, don’t ask.”
Off to the junkyard, then. Gi Woohee nodded inwardly. She had expected as much.
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Jin Chiwoo wiped his fingers with a wet tissue.
“I’ll have to rely on Beom for a while.”
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“Aren’t you suspended?”
“They’re resending the official notice. Both Beom’s and my disciplinary actions are on hold.”
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“Oh…”
“Why? Are you disappointed? Were you happy you wouldn’t have to see my face for a few days?”
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“Of course not.”
She had thought the punishment was light considering a man’s life was at stake, but now even that wouldn’t happen. She pitied Jung Ryujin.
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Gi Woohee returned to the monitor.
“What do you think he was thinking? Jung Ryujin.”
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“Why bother imagining? He just wanted to kill me, that’s all.”
He didn’t seem irrational enough to do something like that. Ha Shinsung had kept him close, and being part of the intelligence team meant he had some brains.
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Gi Woohee looked back at Jin Chiwoo, who was drinking his cola.