The small boat carrying Ji Hoo, Jan Di, and Seok-young approached its destination. Jan Di caught sight of children playing along the shoreline and fisherman working for their day's catch. Jan Di blinked and studied the shoreline that looked somehow so familiar to her, as she cradled Seok-young in her arms. After a moment, her eyes widened in realization.

"Ji Hoo…Cheongsando?!" Ji Hoo smiled and nodded. And Jan Di's smile grew, "I've missed it…," she said fondly.

The Previous Day

Ji Hoo and Jan Di wrapped up a few things at the hospital prior to their speedy departure. For one, Ji Hoo had insisted that Jan Di get checked out after the incident. Her wrist was only sprained, which Ji Hoo had bandaged at home. She fortunately had no other serious injuries, only some remaining bruises and marks.

Jan Di went to meet up with Dr. Jang. Ji Hoo had informed Director Hwang of their impending absence, but Jan Di felt that she owed her superior a proper explanation. The problem was that she wasn't sure what she was going to say to him exactly.

Jan Di went to Dr. Jang's office. He sat at his desk, wearing a pair of black reading glasses and glancing over some paperwork. Upon seeing her, his eyes immediately shot to her bandaged wrist and the marks along her neck.

Dr. Jang shot up immediately from his desk, "Jan Di!" He didn't often call her by name. "What happened?!" His eyes roamed over her, filled with concern.

"Oh, um…," she gave a nervous chuckle, "…I was being careless again…"

Dr. Jang furrowed his brow. She was clearly hiding something.

"Uh, Seonsaengnim, I just wanted to tell you that Ji Hoo and I are going to be away for a little while. I'm not sure how long exactly, a few weeks or a month perhaps... We're leaving right away…I know this is sudden…"

Dr. Jang's lips parted.

"We've cleared it with Director Hwang… It's a…personal matter, and I'm very sorry about this. I really hope it won't be an inconvenience to you…" she said, still feeling badly about leaving so unexpectedly.

Dr. Jang was taken aback by the sudden proclamation that she was leaving, but he was currently more focused upon her injuries. "Jan Di," he began seriously, "Did someone hurt you?"

She shook her head. "No."

He didn't seem to believe her. She shoved her hands into the pockets of her lab coat, knowing full well she was a terrible liar. He simply continued to stare at her.

She didn't want him getting the wrong idea, so she confessed, "OK…our house was broken into, and I was attacked…"

"What?!" he looked at her, his face a mixture of concern and anger.

"Yes, but it's been taken care of. It's fine," she said. He continued to stare at her looking very troubled. "I'm fine, Seonsaengnim, really. Ji Hoo was just worried, so he wanted to take me away for awhile to make sure things are safe." She felt rather embarrassed saying this.

Dr. Jang's chest felt heavy upon hearing the news. He was very upset and angry but relieved that she had not been hurt worse… For some reason, he longed to take her in his arms. But, he didn't do that.

"I know it's a bit extreme… He's overly protective sometimes," she joked, but then smiled affectionately to herself. She'd always appreciated that in Ji Hoo.

Dr. Jang nodded and released a heavy sigh. "…So, where are you going?"

"I don't even know that yet."

He nodded again and paused. There were so many things rushing through his mind right now. But all he said was, "Stay safe, Kiddo… I'll see you when you get back."

Jan Di nodded. "Bye, Seonsaengnim…," she waved.

"Bye, Kiddo…" he shoved his hands deep into his pockets and sighed as he watched her walk away.

The Present

Alex awoke and looked around, orienting herself to her surroundings. She was immersed in a large bed in a lavish hotel room, wearing a nightie. She immediately clutched her head, which ached, and a terrible realization dawned upon her. It hadn't been a dream… She was living her worst nightmare… Hyun Woo stepped out of the bathroom, fully dressed in a suit.

"Morning, honey," he flashed her a toothy grin, "I ordered breakfast."

Alex clenched the sheets of the bed, "Are you out of your mind? What do you think this is a honeymoon?! You kidnapped me!" Alex began to rant at him further, but he quickly silenced her with words and a look that frightened her a bit.

Alex sat on the bed, seething, her chest rising and falling heavily. She quickly realized her garment covered her less than she would like, and she pulled the comforter over her. Hyun-Woo grinned. "Aren't you the modest one?"

Alex scowled at him and suddenly another terrible notion came into her head. She really had no idea what happened after passing out. The thought that Hyun-Woo could have done something to her while she was unconscious was even more sickening and disturbing than him kidnapping her. "Hyun-Woo, we didn't…did we?" she looked at him timid as a mouse.

Hyun-Woo was silent for a moment. He flashed a devilish grin that made her stomach churn. "If we did, you'd remember, I guarantee," he winked at her.

Alex scoffed. Cocky bastard… Still, she believed him and felt some measure of relief.

"Like I said, I'm not going to force you. But you will come around," Hyun-Woo said haughtily, "You'll come to me on your own. And I can wait." Hyun-Woo sat upon the edge of the bed, seeming very confident. He crossed a leg casually. Alex quickly squirmed backward until her back hit the headboard.

"Let me guess. You won't physically force me, but you'll blackmail me or manipulate me into getting what you want. You probably have some elaborate scheme up your sleeve, am I right?"

Hyun-Woo laughed. "You know me too well." She glared daggers at him.

"But no, not this time. I'm trying to…," he glanced upward and raised a hand as if searching for the word, "Grow."

Alex scoffed. Yeah right…

She glanced down at what she was wearing underneath the hotel comforter, a satin babydoll in a deep shade of crimson. She noticed the dress she'd been wearing lay over a chair across the room. That unnerved her, and she wrinkled her nose in disgust. "Did you change my clothes?!" she demanded.

"Yes, I did. I wanted you to be comfortable." Alex gave him a dirty look. She knew it had nothing to do with her comfort.

"Don't worry. I was a gentleman about it."

Alex scoffed, "Oh, how thoughtful!" she exclaimed sarcastically, "This coming from the man who kidnapped me and then undressed me!" She rose from the bed, keeping herself covered by the hotel comforter. She moved toward the window, putting as much distance between them as she could.

"Where are we?" she demanded. She glanced around the room, on the desk, looking for a card or something with the name of the hotel on it, but she saw nothing. She went to the window and looked out, hoping to recognize her surroundings. She saw city as far as the eye could see, but she could not place which city they were in. It didn't look like New York, though.

"I can't tell you that, my dear. But it's of no matter. We won't be staying here long." There was a knock at the door. "Ah, that must be breakfast." He flashed her a smile, as he opened the door. A tray was wheeled in. Alex noticed that one of Hyun-Woo's guards stood outside the door.

The boat docked on Cheongsando, and Jan Di and Ji Hoo stepped off. Seok-young was strapped to Jan Di's stomach by a sling. Ji Hoo and Jan Di began walking hand-in-hand down a dirt road, flanked by fields of barley and canola flowers.

"Unnie! Oppa!" they heard a girl's singsong voice calling from off in the distance.

They turned toward the voice to see a young girl running toward them through the field.

"Eun-Young!" Jan Di called to her, smiling widely. Ji Hoo was also smiling beside Jan Di.

Eun-Young arrived before them, wearing a pink and gray striped t-shirt, shorts, and sandals. Her pretty face was dirt-stained.

"Eun-Young, you've grown so much!" the young girl of 9 stood nearly as tall as Jan Di now. Jan Di gave Eun-Young a side hug so as not to crush Seok-young, who was staring up with large chocolate eyes. Then Ji Hoo leaned down and gave Eun-Young a hug, too.

"Who's this?" Eun-Young leaned down to observe the bundle strapped to Jan Di.

"This is our son, Seok-young," Ji Hoo said proudly.

"Aww," Eun-Young reached for him. He grabbed her finger and held onto it tight. "He's so cute!" Eun-Young cooed at Seok-young and then turned back to Jan Di and Ji Hoo. "What are you guys doing here?" she asked, incredulous.

"It's a long story," Ji Hoo said, "…But we are glad to see you Eun-Young!"

Eun-Young beamed. "Well, come on! Eomma and Unnie will want to see you both!" and Eun-Young motioned for them to follow.

Joon Pyo had been actively searching for Alex since she was taken, and F3 had been providing their unfailing support. Woo Bin assisted Joon Pyo with his search and had men on the case. Yi Jeong and Ji Hoo were also making use of their networks and providing moral support. Though Joon Pyo had his men out looking for Alex, he had also been running around looking for her himself. He would not rest until Alex was safe and sound and Kim Hyun-Woo was behind bars for life.

F3 had suggested that Joon Pyo not push himself so hard and had reassured him that they would find Alex. They assured him that Kim Hyun-Woo could not possibly hide from them forever. But Joon Pyo was not willing to play the waiting game when it came to Alex. F3 understood this; they knew that if the women they loved were missing, they would be doing the same thing.

Joon Pyo had spoken with Ji Hoo that morning from a private line. Ji Hoo had been feeling guilty about leaving during the midst of the crisis, so he'd hired a private detective, the best he could find, for the case. And he had been doing his utmost to support Joon Pyo.

"Alex is smart and strong, Joon Pyo. She'll be OK, and we WILL find her," Ji Hoo said.

"You're right," Joon Pyo said, "But just the thought of that bastard doing anything to her…" Joon Pyo raised his voice into the phone.

Ji Hoo understood all too well Joon Pyo's fear and pain. "I know, Joon Pyo," Ji Hoo said calmly, "It will be OK, I promise." Ji Hoo knew he could not actually ensure that everything would be fine, but he planned to do all in his power.

Through intimidation and bribery, Kim Hyun-Woo's court date had been pushed up and he'd been released before F4 had any knowledge of it. But due to the report of Alex's kidnapping and new information brought forth by Mr. Lee, a warrant had been issued for Kim Hyun-Woo's arrest. The police were searching for Hyun-Woo, but they suspected he had fled the country.

Mr. Lee was currently under the protection of the Song clan. Joon Pyo and Woo Bin visited Alex's father, who was growing weaker, and Mr. Lee filled F2 in on his very disturbed former associate.

"I first met Kim Hyun-Woo," Mr. Lee began, "When he was just a young man of 20. He went by the name Kim Kun-Woo then… He was bright and savvy but a very troubled young man… Not that it was completely the boy's fault. His father is a vile, despicable excuse for a human being…" Mr. Lee went on to tell Joon Pyo and Woo Bin that Hyun-Woo, like Woo Bin, was also the son of a mafia boss.

"Who is his father?" Woo Bin interjected.

"His name is Kim Jong-Soo," Mr. Lee said.

"I've heard of him," Woo Bin cut in, "He's the leader of the Blue Dragon Clan…"

"That's right," Mr. Lee said, leaning back wearily against his pillow and closing his eyes.

Woo Bin knew of the Blue Dragon Clan. They were sworn enemies of his own clan. He'd never met Kim Jong-Soo, but he'd heard stories. The man was completely ruthless. Woo Bin had always been a bit ashamed of his own father and his lineage, but unlike Kim Jong-Soo, his father seemed to have at least some sense of honor.

"Hyun-Woo's mother…," Mr. Lee went on, "She was one of Kim Jong-Soo's many mistresses. I never met the woman. She died when Hyun-Woo was still young. But, I hear that she was quite the beauty and kind-hearted, too. How she got involved with the likes of the Blue Dragon clan is beyond me."

Joon Pyo and Woo Bin sat near Mr. Lee's bed and continued to listen. Mr. Lee opened his eyes again. "Kim Hyun-Woo was abandoned by his father and raised by foster parents. But Jong-Soo found him later after he and his wife lost their son. Jong-Soo decided to groom Hyun-Woo for the family business, as he had no other heir. He made him do unspeakable things…"

"How could you allow your daughter to date someone like that?!" Joon Pyo suddenly demanded.

Mr. Lee sighed, "…I honestly didn't know that they were together when I first knew him. Ji-Min started dating him before I even knew who he was, and she and I didn't have the best relationship, so she kept it from me. And later, when I arranged the marriage…that was only because I was being threatened and blackmailed."

Woo Bin looked to Joon Pyo, who clenched his jaw.

Mr. Lee closed his eyes once more. "I'm tired. Could you leave me, please," he said.

Hyun-Woo blindfolded, gagged, and thoroughly bound Alex to transport her to their next location. It came as no surprise to Hyun-Woo that F4 was in hot pursuit, and there had been some close calls.

His anger toward the Flower 4 was quickly rising to the boiling point. And he decided to take Alex somewhere where he had more man-power and could ensure that she would be adequately guarded. Currently, Alex lay unconscious and tied-up in the back of his plane. He had once again been forced to knock her out.

If only the damn woman would cooperate then I wouldn't have to go to such measures! He thought.

Hyun-Woo sat on his private plan, straining to understand the beautiful woman who made his blood boil in more ways than one. He'd tried to be nice… He'd even tried to romance her… He'd taken her to several exotic locales during the past few weeks and offered her whatever she wanted. He hadn't even physically harmed her or forced himself on her, as she seemed to take issue with that. But all she could do was complain about how he'd taken her against her will.

Only one small detail in a much greater plan…

He'd showered her with the finest things and offered her everything she could possibly want, but she continued to defy and attempt to escape from him. It exasperated and perplexed Hyun-Woo. She didn't want money, power, material goods, or even romance…at least not from him…

Hyun-Woo tightened his jaw and ran a hand through his slick black tresses. He crossed his arms and leaned back in his seat. A memory of Alex, who he then knew as Ji-Min, came forcibly back to him. Back then he went by the name Kim Kun-Woo.

Eight Years Ago…

Kun-Woo walked wearily to the door of his apartment. The scent of his favorite food pleasantly assaulted his nose as he entered, and he heard rattling around in the kitchen. He wasn't concerned, and instead he smiled faintly. Ji-Min must be there cooking for him. He'd given her a key once, and she made liberal use of it, often to surprise him with dinner when he got home from the office. Yes, he was going to an "office" now, his father's office.

When Ji-Min heard him come in, she went to the living room. She wore an apron over her floral summer dress. Her eyes lit up and she smiled at him. She called out to him, "Kun-Woo!"

Though he was in a foul mood, he smiled for her, and she ran to him and jumped into his arms. He picked her up and kissed her. Then he quickly put her down and held her arms.

She looked into his deep coal eyes. "What's wrong?" she asked, concern lacing her voice.

He sighed and forced a smile once more. "Nothing. Just a tough day."

She gazed at him sympathetically, "Is your father bothering you again?" she asked. They had that in common. Neither Ji-Min nor Kun-Woo had good relationships with their fathers.

"Something like that…," he said cryptically. She gave him a small pout.

"Well, forget about that…you're home now… And dinner is almost ready! I made your favorite!" she smiled lovingly at him. Her smile had magical qualities, and he smiled in return.

"Why don't you try and relax until dinner," she suggested, "Would you like some wine?" He nodded.

She poured a glass of his favorite wine for him and for herself. She brought the glass over and handed it to him. "Happy Anniversary!" she wished him with a sweet smile.

"Happy Anniversary, Beautiful," he clinked glasses with her and took a large sip.

Kun-Woo and Ji-Min's dinner was interrupted by a call to his phone. He seemed upset by the call and told her that he needed to take care of a pressing business matter but that he would be back right after. Ji-Min sighed and nodded, giving him a quick peck goodbye.

Later that night, Kun-Woo made his way aimlessly home. Kun-Woo's father had forced him to torture a man for an hour, and after the man told them what they wanted to know Kun-Woo was told to kill the man. He'd complied. He'd taken a life that night. Twenty two years old, and he'd taken a life… Never had he taken a life before… Many things bothered him about the scenario, but what bothered him most was how easily he had been convinced to do it.

Why had he done it? To please his father…? What had he become? He'd become a monster, just like his father… And all for what?! Money… Power… Pride… Acceptance…?

Kun-Woo had refused a driver and was walking home in a daze, staring at his hands most of the way. They'd been stained with the man's blood, and even though he washed his hands many, many times, he could still see it, smell it, feel it…coating his hands and branding him as the monster he was…

Kun-Woo fumbled with his phone. Though his vision was blurry, he could see that Ji-Min had called quite a few times. Ji-Min, the one bright spot in his miserable life… What if she found out about this?

Kun-Woo stopped off for a few drinks and had gotten very drunk. How he finally made it home, he wasn't sure. It was nearly midnight when he got home to a very worried Ji-Min waiting at his place.

"Where have you been? Are you alright?" She went to hug him but pulled back when she smelled the alcohol.

"Did you…are you…drunk?!" she stammered. He stumbled and she supported him. He managed to nod before shuffling off into the bedroom and collapsing onto his bed.

"You're unbelievable! How could you?! I thought you were going to take care of the business matter and come straight home! What happened?"

He waved her off, mumbling that he didn't want to talk about it.

"Well, I do! What happened?" she demanded.

Kun-Woo refused to talk about it, but Ji-Min kept pressing.

"Ji-Min, just shut up!"

She stared at him in disbelief, trembling lightly. He'd never raised his voice to her before.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" she asked in a shaky voice.

All Kun-Woo wanted to do was erase this terrible night from his life. He just wanted to sleep it off as some horrible nightmare, but Ji-Min insisted on talking about it. They got into an argument, and he smacked her. He smacked her hard across the face. Ji-Min clutched at her cheek. Tears welled up within her eyes, more from the emotional pain of what the man she loved had done rather than the physical pain.

Kun-Woo, realizing what he'd done, rushed to Ji-Min and cupped her face within his hands. "I'm sorry, Ji-Min-ah, I didn't…mean it," he stammered, "Are you OK?

She pulled away from him. He continued to apologize profusely, but she ran out crying. He let her go.

Looking back, that had been the turning point for Hyun-Woo, and for his relationship with Alex. It was then that he became Hyun-Woo, he realized.

Hyun-Woo convinced Ji-Min to forgive him that first time. But he'd been forever changed. From that point on he became further into his father's world. He became a criminal, a murderer…and there was no turning back from that… He began drinking every night and sleeping around with women. And there were other nights when he mistreated Ji-Min.

Finally, after months of it, Ji Min gathered her courage and left him. She decided to get away and start a new life. She decided to return to the United States, where she spent a large portion of her childhood. She left Korea and went to New York. And she changed her name to Alex.

The Present

Jan Di and Ji Hoo had received a warm welcome from the villagers. That evening, Ji Hoo and Jan Di sat around with Seok-young outside of Eun-Young and Da-Eun's home, surrounded by most of the village. Eun-Young and Da-Eun's mother and several of the other village women were busy making a feast for everyone of seaweed soup, rice, and abalone.

"We heard you guys got married. We are so happy for you!" the now 18 year old Da-Eun exclaimed, as Ye-Jun put his arm around her. Da-Eun had informed Jan Di that she and Ye-Jun were dating now. Jan Di had given her a big congratulatory hug and expressed her happiness for her.

"Yes, it was a pleasant surprise!" Da-Eun and Eun-Young's mother called out while stirring her soup.

"But, we actually weren't all that surprised…," Da-Eun added, "We honestly would have been more surprised if you didn't get married! Your feelings for each other were so obvious!" Da-Eun winked at Jan Di.

Some of the villagers laughed and the others smiled and nodded. Jan Di felt her cheeks heat up but then she smiled, and Ji Hoo smiled and squeezed her hand.

The Yoons and the villagers enjoyed dinner and continued their conversation. The villagers asked many questions about the wedding, Ji Hoo and Jan Di's lives, and their work as doctors, while the women and children took turns holding and playing with Seok-young.

There were some questions about what brought them to Cheongsando, which Ji Hoo veiled, simply saying they needed to get away for a little while and wanted to see all of them.

It was nice visiting with their friends, but Jan Di couldn't help feeling guilty and concerned for Alex and Joon Pyo. Her mind drifted to Joon Pyo, and she wondered how he was doing. Ji Hoo had restricted their communication with the outside world for safety, so they were not using their usual technology. But Ji Hoo was still keeping in touch regularly with F3. Jan Di had asked him to send her best wishes to Joon Pyo, but that seemed so…useless…

That night, Jan Di and Ji Hoo prepared for bed in the small 3 room farmhouse that the villagers provided for them. Jan Di laid Seok-young down in the crib that Ji Hoo and several of the village men had built for him. Ji Hoo sat on the edge of the bed in the next room, wringing his hands lightly and brooding.

Ji Hoo had been racking his brain over leaving Seoul and going to Cheongsando ever since he'd made the decision. After the break-in and Hyun-Woo's threat on Jan Di and Seok-young, the only thought in his head had been to get Jan Di and Seok-young to safety. He would never allow harm to come to his wife and child. And who would think to look for them in a small fishing village? The plan had seemed perfect at the time. But now, he wondered if he'd made an error in judgment.

Was he running away? Was not confronting the situation head-on and leaving it to Joon Pyo and F2 the right course? And though he'd taken every precaution, what if Kim Hyun-Woo's men did find them there? What if he could not protect Jan Di and Seok-young alone, and what if he brought danger upon the innocent people of Cheongsando, their friends? Ji Hoo knew that with one call Woo Bin would send protection for them there. Perhaps he should take him up on it, but he did not want to worry the villagers needlessly.

But, the fact of that matter was that he could not ensure his family's safety fully until Hyun-Woo was once more behind bars. And more than that, until the rest of Hyun-Woo's gang was dealt with. Hyun-Woo had once again tangled with the wrong people. And Ji Hoo had a score to settle with him.

Jan Di entered the room and sat beside Ji Hoo on the bed. He had seemed quiet and distracted that evening.

"Ji Hoo-yah, are you thinking about Joon Pyo?" she asked.

"Mm," he laid down and put a hand behind his head. He stared up at the ceiling wistfully. "I just…feel badly for not doing more."

Jan Di lay down next to him. He wrapped his arm around her, and she rested her head on his chest.

"You're doing all you can," she said. He kissed her forehead.

Am I? Am I truly doing all that I can? He wondered.

Jan Di sighed, "I'm worried about Alex and Joon Pyo, too. Are there any new developments?"

"Not yet…"

Ji Hoo sighed, and lightly rubbed Jan Di's arm. He glanced down at her arm, with a pained expression. Her brusies were nearly gone, but he was still being extra careful with her. But she did not want this, so she hugged him.

"Jan Di-yah…mianhae," he whispered.

"For what?" she asked, hugging him tighter.

"For everything… For you being in danger and getting hurt…and now for taking you away from home and work…"

She looked into his eyes. "It's not your fault; you shouldn't blame yourself. And I know why you took us away. You just wanted us to be safe. Besides, I told you that all that matters to me is us being together. I don't really care where it is…," she said.

And Jan Di truly meant it. She missed Grandfather, Fluffy, their friends, and work. And she didn't like the idea of being run out of their home or of going into hiding, but she trusted her husband and she would follow him anywhere.

"I'm not questioning you, Ji Hoo-yah, and I do love this place, but how long will we be here?"

"Just until I can be sure that you and Seok-young are safe."

The hunt continued for Kim Hyun-Woo and Alex. So far, he'd covered his trail well. Woo Bin assured Joon Pyo that it would only be a matter of time before Hyun-Woo slipped up. He couldn't hide forever. Joon Pyo only hoped he was found sooner rather than later. Taking Alex had been a stupid thing for Hyun-Woo to do, especially fresh out of prison.

Hyun-Woo was a smart man, and he had vast resources, but when it came to Alex Hyun-Woo made bad decisions, so he would surely be caught and soon.

How could he possibly think he would get away with this?! Joon Pyo wondered, and he vowed that he would not.

F4 called an emergency meeting. All were present in person, except Ji Hoo, who participated through video call. F4 had decided to take on the Blue Dragon Clan.

Woo Bin suggested an offensive rather than defensive strategy to combat the Blue Dragon Clan, and he started spouting off tactics from the "Art of War." Joon Pyo squinted over at Woo Bin, thoroughly confused, and quickly insisted that he get to the point. Woo Bin explained that they would go after the Blue Dragon Clan with the intelligence they'd gathered. F4 agreed that it would be foolish to go after all of them, but if they were to put fear into some of the big shots, the rest would surely back off. And once they had the attention of the Blue Dragon Clan, they would use that to negotiate the release of Alex.

At first Jan Di had resisted leaving home, but she had to admit that the past two weeks living in Cheongsando had been wonderful. The villagers were hardworking and pleasant, and there was no shortage of eager babysitters. Life there was simple and peaceful, and they were happy.

Ji Hoo and Jan Di had been working at the small clinic there. When they weren't treating the villagers at the clinic, they would play with the village children or walk along the pebbled beach, which the villagers insisted they walk barefoot for the benefits to the feet. Ji Hoo would sometimes go fishing with the men to bring home their supper. He seemed to greatly enjoy this but wished that Grandfather was able to join. Jan Di sometimes teased that he would give up his career to become a fisherman.

And Jan Di would talk with the women, while learning to cook some of the local dishes. Aside from missing her family and friends back home, Jan Di could imagine being happy living out their days there.

One night, Jan Di and Ji Hoo lay cuddled in bed after a long but productive day at the clinic. They were both pleasantly exhausted.

Their day consisted of tending to the villagers' medical needs, mostly minor ailments. They had administered a few shots, diagnosed a few colds. Ji Hoo had set a broken bone and gave a young boy stitches. Jan Di had tended to a young pregnant woman.

They put in a full day at the clinic and then had supper with Eun-Young and Dae-Eun's family. After dinner, a game of baseball broke out with the village kids, which Ji Hoo and Jan Di joined in.

While they lay in bed, Ji Hoo to his side; he propped himself up on his elbow and stared at Jan Di. The moonlight shone through the small window, casting a pearly glow upon Jan Di's lovely face. Ji Hoo was silent for a moment. He seemed to study her, gazing upon her as if mesmerized.

"What?" she asked with a chuckle. A loving smile formed upon his face.

He shook his head, still smiling. "Nothing. You just look so beautiful in the moonlight...," he said, as he traced light circles into her arm.

She grinned at him, and he pulled her closer, pressing her against him.

He cupped her face and whispered, "Saranghae…"

"Saranghae," she replied.

He kissed her, and in that moment they let go of their troubles and simply felt...

After a passionate encounter, Jan Di lay against Ji Hoo's chest. He'd grown suddenly pensive.

"Jan Di…," he began, staring up at the ceiling.

"Hm?" she mumbled dreamily.

"I just found out today that Hyun-Woo has taken Alex to Seoul."

Jan Di quickly propped herself up and turned to him. "Really?!"

"Yes. I received a call. We don't know exactly where, but they are in the country, and we have a pretty good idea of where to look."

"Well, that's great news…"

"Yes. …And I'm going to help Joon Pyo, Woo Bin, and Yi Jeong find her. I'm going to return to Seoul on tomorrow morning's boat."

"You're leaving? What about us?"

"I think perhaps you and Seok-young should stay here until this is taken care of. I will make sure you both have plenty of protection."

Jan Di shook her head. "No, if you're going back then we are going, too."

"Jan Di-yah…"

"No! I love it here, Ji Hoo-yah, but I don't want to hide any longer or be here without you. I'm ready to go home."

His lips parted as if to say something. "End of discussion," she interjected, giving him a stern look.

Ji Hoo gave a short laugh and kissed her forehead. "I suppose I'd be a fool to argue with the Wonder Girl, wouldn't I?"

So, early the next morning Ji Hoo and Jan Di said their goodbyes and returned to Seoul.

Later that day, F4 all met at their clubhouse. Woo Bin had news for them.

"I don't do this often, but I reached out to my father…," Woo Bin said.

Woo Bin informed them that he'd received an invitation for himself and F4 to join the leader of the Blue Dragon Clan at his club that night, the Blue Dragon, a hot spot in Gangnam. F4 decided to go to this club and meet with the club owner and leader of the Blue Dragon Clan, a man by the name of Kim Jong-Soo, who was Hyun-Woo's father.

They would negotiate with him for Alex. And if that didn't work, they would move on to plan B.

Yi Jeong stopped Woo Bin after the other two left. Woo Bin turned curiously to his best friend. Yi Jeong took a deep breath. "There's something I need to tell you…," Yi Jeong began, urging Woo Bin to sit. Woo Bin nodded.

…

"And also, I have a request..."

"OK, man, what is it?" Woo Bin asked, as the two friends took a seat on the couch.

F4 arrived at the Blue Dragon. Joon Pyo was clearly on edge. Prior to entering, Woo Bin reminded Joon Pyo to remain chill and to let him do the talking. "Aish, fine!" Joon Pyo replied. Woo Bin smirked and patted him on the back. Joon Pyo and Ji Hoo walked ahead together.

Yi Jeong held back, catching Woo Bin by the arm. "If anything goes wrong…you'll honor my request, right?" he whispered. Yi Jeong was deathly serious.

Woo Bin turned to his brother. "There won't be a need for that, but I promise." Woo Bin and Yi Jeong clasped hands and then caught up to Joon Pyo and Ji Hoo.

F4 walked into the club. Their ears were immediately assaulted by loud dance music and their eyes met with a sea of people, drinking, dancing, and rubbing against each other.

"This place is a bit much," Ji Hoo scoffed. "Have you guys been here before?" he turned to Woo Bin and Yi Jeong.

"Certainly not, it's tacky," Yi Jeong said, "And unimpressive…"

"And we don't associate with the Blue Dragon Clan. We kind of have an understanding to keep to our own territory. Otherwise, things get ugly…"

F4 walked together confidently and in perfect stride. They were met with stares all around, but they simply ignored and kept walking. Two men in black suits approached and bid them to follow up a series of stairs to a private room.

An older man with silver hair, dressed in an expensive black pinstripe suit, sat around a table with each arm around a woman. Yi Jeong and Woo Bin smirked at one another. Joon Pyo glared, and Ji Hoo remained straight-faced.

"Ah, Prince Song, we meet at last!" the man held out a hand and Woo Bin shook it.

"And the famous F4! Well, well, well…," he chuckled, studying each member of F4 in turn with piercing coal eyes.

"I'm Kim Jong-Soo. Have a seat," it was more a demand than a request. They each took a seat.

"Well, before we talk business let's have some drinks," Jong-Soo turned to a server and ordered some hard liquor for the group. "And perhaps you gentleman would enjoy the company of some lovely young ladies?"

Jong-Soo snapped, and with that several women entered from an adjoining room, all very leggy and quite beautiful, wearing short dresses. They began to hover near F4 without touching them, as if waiting for some command. F4 collectively scoffed.

As if they could be bribed with drinks and women…

Because of Alex's near escapes, Hyun-Woo now had her tied to a bed in a small room and gagged. Four of his men stood guard, one on each side of Alex and two behind him. Hyun-Woo put one knee on the bed and leaned down next to her. "I'm sorry to do this, honey, but you keep defying me…" He began to run the back of his hand along her cheek. She glared at him with daggers in her eyes and pulled away.

Hyun-Woo's phone rang. He grumbled and pulled it out of his pocket to answer.

"What is it?" he demanded. "…What, F4?" Hyun-Woo barked into the phone, "They're here?!" Hyun-Woo glanced to Alex. There was a gint of hope in Alex's eyes. F4? Is Joon Pyo here?!

Hyun-Woo turned and walked across the room, speaking more quietly. "…All of them?" he whispered into the phone. … Hyun-Woo groaned and continued to pace. Alex watched him, as he listented intently to the party on the other line. She caught a glimpse of his face as he turned. He looked like she had never seen him before…desperate…

"I don't care about that; I want them all dead!" Hyun-Woo suddenly shouted. Alex in her breath through the gag, her eyes widened in terror.

Hyun-Woo hung up the phone and cursed under his breath. "Watch her…while I deal with F4!" he spat at the men.

"We'll take care of her sir," one of his men eyed up Alex lustfully and began to her hair. Alex once again jerked away from the unwanted touch.

Hyun-Woo quickly made his way to the lackey, grabbed his hand, and twisted it behind his back. The man writhed in pain, as Hyun-Woo twisted the arm further and further and then dropped him to the ground like a sack of potatoes. Alex's eyes went wide again, as she looked to Hyun-Woo and then to the man on the ground.

Hyun-Woo stared down at the man menacingly, warning him with his eyes against any further action. The man submissively hung his head and clutched at the limp limb. Then, Hyun-Woo turned to look at each of them in turn.

"Though the temptation may be great, I warn you now. She is mine! So much as lay a finger on her, and I'll kill you and your families…," the last words were uttered in a cold, assured tone.

"Arasso?!" he demanded. The men stared at Hyun-Woo and then quickly nodded in unison, knowing full well that he was capable of making good on that threat.

That night, Jan Di and Ga Eul were at Jan Di's home with Seok-young. Grandfather was at the Clinic late, and F4 had gone to a nightclub in Gangnam called the Blue Dragon to meet with some source with information about Alex. Ji Hoo was acting a bit strange before leaving. Her curiosity piqued, Jan Di had asked to go along. Ji Hoo and F3 had quickly shot down the idea, which made Jan Di suspicious.

Jan Di walked the floor with Seok-young in her arms. F4 had been gone for awhile, and she couldn't help feeling a bit anxious…

Perhaps Ji Hoo and the others were simply being overly protective by not allowing her to go with them to the club. Since their return home, Jan Di, Seok-young, and Ga Eul had been heavily guarded. F4 had been insistent. Jan Di rather felt like a prisoner on lockdown in her own home, but she knew Ji Hoo and F3 meant well.

She was currently being protected by Ji Hoo's secretary, Secretary Park, and Woo Bin's guards. There were two with them on the interior, and she wasn't exactly sure how many others were currently surveilling the house, but she knew it was more than a few. But, things had been quiet since their return, and no suspicious activity was reported while they were away either.

Still, an ominous cloud hung over Jan Di's head. Since becoming a mother, her instincts had almost always been spot on, and she could hear the emergency bell now. As if the pit in her stomach was not enough, it was a stormy night, too... And she could hear the bellowing of thunder off in the distance amidst the occasional clap of lightning…

Jan Di laid Seok-young down when he fell asleep in her arms. She continued her pacing. Ga Eul sat on the couch watching her with wide, curious eyes, full of concern. "What is it, Jan Di-yah?"

"I just have a bad feeling tonight…like something is going to happen…," Jan Di slapped her hands against her legs.

"Try to relax, Jan Di-yah," Ga Eul patted the couch.

Jan Di sighed and sat down next to her friend, still silently brooding.

"How about some TV?" Ga Eul asked after a moment.

Jan Di the TV and flipped through a few channels. She stopped when she heard the name Blue Dragon. Jan Di put down the remote and glued her eyes to the TV, as a reporter talked about a hot club in Gangnam.

…

"But this club has a dirty little secret…," the reporter said mysteriously, leaning toward the camera, "This club has been linked to some nefarious activity and is rumored to be run by the infamous Blue Dragon Clan, a deadly gang right here in Seoul."

Jan Di's eyes grew wide as saucers. It's a gangster club? They went to a gangster club?!

Jan Di knew that this was not Woo Bin's clan, nor one of his clubs. Was this the rival clan they had mentioned? Could this be Kim Hyun-Woo's men?

Who does F4 think they are? What were they thinking going there?! OK, so they are powerful and Woo Bin is kind of a gangster, too, but still!

The pit in Jan Di's stomach grew deeper, darker, bottomless… Apparently Ga Eul had also put the pieces together. She exchanged a troubled look with Jan Di.

Jan Di stood. "Aigoo…," Jan Di balled up her fists at her sides. How could Ji Hoo just go to a gangster club without telling her? He hadn't exactly lied to her, but he definitely withheld information.

When Ji Hoo gets home he's dead! Jan Di froze. That is, if he does get home… What if…? No, she wouldn't even think it!

"What's the matter, Madam?" Secretary Park approached her, his brow furrowed in concern for her.

"Did you know that F4 went to a mafia club?" Jan Di demanded, standing before Secretary Park with her hands on her hips.

Secretary Park cleared his throat and glanced away. "Well, yes."

"And you just let them go?!"

Secretary Park rubbed the back of his neck. "It's not my place to question their judgment…"

"They could be in danger! What if they get hurt…or…killed?! Aren't you sworn to protect Master Yoon, and aren't you also loyal to Masters Goo and So?" Jan Di's eyes blazed, "And you...," she pointed to Woo Bin's captain, "Aren't you supposed to protect Prince Song?"

Both men were rendered momentarily speechless.

"Well, yes of course," Secretary Park said.

"It's all under control," Woo Bin's captain interjected.

"Yes. Don't worry, Madam Yoon," Secretary Park attempted a disarming smile. Not only was Jan Di angry and worried right now, but she hated being called Madam.

Jan Di pulled out her phone and tried to call Ji Hoo. Voicemail. She tried sending him a message. It was sent back undelivered. "Aish!" Jan Di crushed her phone in one hand and bit at her nail with the other. She began pacing again. After several more failed attempts at contacting F4, an idea dawned upon her.

"Ga Eul, could you watch Seok-young, please?"

"Um, sure, but Jan Di-yah, where are you going?"

"I just need to make sure they're safe…" Jan Di felt uneasy leaving her baby, but the house was heavily guarded, so she knew they would be safe. And she needed to be sure that her husband and friends were OK.

Jan Di moved toward the door. Secretary Park quickly put out a gentle hand to stop her.

"Madam, you can't. I'm sorry, but we have strict instructions to keep you safe," Secretary Park said.

"I'll take responsibility, don't worry. Please, just stay here and protect Seok-young and Ga Eul."

"I'm sorry, Madam. I absolutely can't allow it," Secretary Park said politely but firmly. "Master Yoon will kill me if I allow you to do go into a dangerous situation…," Secretary Park said, with pleading eyes.

"We can't let you go either, Madam. We also have orders from Prince Song to protect you," Woo Bin's captain said.

Jan Di exhaled sharply. She slumped onto the couch and slapped her knees. She watched Secretary Park and Woo Bin's captain confer, and then Woo Bin's captain mumbled something into his headset.

"Jan Di-yah, I'm very worried, too, but try to relax…if you go you could be in danger, and you might only make matters worse," Ga Eul said, as she rested her hands in her lap.

Did everyone think her crazy for wanting to do this? "Then go with me… Help me, please," she pled with Secretary Park. "Take me there. …That's an order!" she added.

Secretary Park gave a small smile. He'd always admired her spunk. "Madam Yoon…"

"Jan Di," she corrected.

Secretary Park smiled warmly. "Jan Di… I'm very sorry."

Jan Di sighed heavily. It was worth a try… Apparently her commands were meaningless…

Though Jan Di tried, she couldn't seem to relax. As the night wore on, Jan Di became frantic. Not even talking with Ga Eul was helping. Surely F4 had a plan… Surely they knew what they were doing… And Secretary Park and Woo Bin's captain had assured that it was under control and that they would handle it. Handle it? Handle it?! What does that mean exactly?! She couldn't get rid of the gnawing feeling. She knew she should trust them all, but she needed to be sure.

I can't stand this! I have to help my husband and my friends! I have to know they're safe…

Jan Di checked on Seok-young. She placed a kiss on his soft forehead and let her gaze linger upon him for a moment before making the decision to embark on her impulsive mission.

Jan Di attempted sneaking out several times, but she was easily caught by Woo Bin's guard, who unceremoniously carried her back into the house over his shoulder after the third attempt. She supposed that at least she knew the house was well protected…

Jan Di tried to occupy herself but finally gave up and went to Secretary Park. "Secretary Park, I'm going stir-crazy in this house…I've been cooped up in here for days. Will you take me to the store, please?"

"To the store?"

"Yes. I just need some fresh air, and I want to pick up a few things."

Secretary Park hesitated but agreed. Jan Di excused herself and went to her room. She stuffed a few things into one of her larger purses and returned. Secretary Park gently took her by the arm and led her the car.

Secretary Park escorted Jan Di to a convenience store near Gangnam. He'd questioned why they'd gone so far when there were much closer places, but she'd managed to come up with a good excuse.

By some great fluke, Jan Di succeeded in giving the slip to Secretary Park. And she made her way to the Blue Dragon Club. Jan Di felt terribly guilty about ditching Secretary Park, and she owed him a HUGE apology later, but for now, she was on a mission.

When Jan Di arrived at the club, she found a place to change and entered. She sent Secretary Park a message with her location, just in case. Though he probably had a pretty good idea of where she'd gone, she didn't want him to worry and run all over Seoul looking for her. Secretary Park would surely find her in no time, but she at least had a head start.

She didn't really have a plan… She only hoped to get in and make sure that her husband and friends were safe and help them in any way she could.

Though she expected no one would know her, Jan Di had decided to go under cover. She wore a long, curly pecan wig, and was dressed in a red mini dress and heels she could barely walk in. Ji Hoo had actually picked out the dress; he thought it would look nice. Though it was a bit too short and not her style, she didn't have the heart to tell him that. So, she kept it.

Jan Di wandered around the club, scanning for any sign of F4. She took a deep breath. "I'm no good at this…what am I doing here?" she asked of herself, suddenly rethinking her decision-making process tonight.

She should be at home with her baby, and she should trust her husband, F3, and the well-trained professionals who protected them on a daily basis. But there was just something about this situation that chilled her to the bone.

"Well, I've come this far, so I might as well see it through…," she mumbled to herself.

Jan Di made her way across the dance floor bowing and apologizing to each person she brushed against, which was many given the crowd. She clearly stuck out like a sort thumb.

Jan Di was lost now. She had no idea where F4 could be. She wandered aimlessly down a series of stairs, until she heard voices. Through a crack in a door in the basement she noticed that a girl was tied to a bed and was surrounded by two men. Jan Di gasped, quickly silencing herself with a hand to the mouth.

It's Alex! Did F4 know that she was here?

For once in her life, Jan Di was glad for her bad sense of direction. She snapped back away from the crack of the door when one of the men glanced her way.

She had to do something! She needed to find Ji Hoo and the others quickly and let them know about Alex. Don't worry, Alex, we'll save you!

Jan Di made a mental note of the location of the room before resolutely making her way back to the dance floor. She continued to scour the club for F4. Should she ask someone about them? No, that might seem suspicious… She glanced up and noticed a few rooms on the upper level, as she stumbled past the bar.

"What can I get for you?" a man behind the bar asked without looking up.

"Oh, um, well…nothing. I'm…," she stammered, barely audible over the music.

The bartender looked up. "Are you the new waitress?"

Jan Di was silent for a moment.

The man tightened his mouth. "You're late!"

Jan Di stared, not sure why she'd been mistaken for the waitress, perhaps she looked like her. She began to correct the man, but a tray of drinks was shoved into her hands, and she was ordered to take them immediately upstairs to the boss.

The boss…?

Jan Di nodded. "Um, I forget…where is he?"

The bartender scoffed. "Where he always has his meetings! Second door on the upper level, stupid."

Jan Di shot the bartender a dirty look when he turned away, and she made her way to the upper level, shakily holding the tray of drinks. She found the room where the bartender had sent her. She peered in, and there was F4! Relief washed over her face upon seeing Ji Hoo, Joon Pyo, Yi Jeong, and Woo Bin safe and sound.

F4 was seated around a table talking with an older man. The man, who she assumed was the boss, was surrounded by three armed security guards, as well as four gorgeous women. Jan Di continued to linger outside the door. She nearly dropped her tray when the older man noticed her and shouted out, "Miss, what are you doing? Bring those in!"

All in the room turned to Jan Di in unison, as she shuffled into the room as steadily as she could with her head down. Ji Hoo glanced over and immediately did a double take.

That face… The large chocolate eyes, the curvy lips, the small mole on the left ridge of her nose… Though she was disguised rather well, the features of his wife were unmistakable to Ji Hoo. Ji Hoo's eyes widened in realization and his chest began to lightly heave. He squinted over at her. What does she think she's doing here?!

The older man motioned for Jan Di to bring the drinks. As she neared, the tray wobbled. "Watch it!" the older man barked. Jan Di stared at him, stunned for a moment. Before it could fall, Ji Hoo caught hold of the tray.

"I'll take that, Miss," Ji Hoo smiled sweetly at her and took the tray, setting it on the table. He figured he'd better do something before his wife's endearing clumsiness got her into trouble. There were many wonderful things about Jan Di, and she had a number of talents, but covert operations was certainly not one of them…

Jan Di met Ji Hoo's eyes briefly. She bowed and stepped back, glancing around the room but avoiding eye contact, waiting for the right moment to somehow notify Ji Hoo of what she'd seen.

"What are you still doing here?" the older man demanded of Jan Di. Jan Di blinked a few times then bowed and slowly moved toward the door, unsure of her next course of action.

"Actually," Ji Hoo spoke up, "Perhaps I will take you up on that offer for some female companionship, Kim Jong-Soo, ssi..."

Jan Di's head snapped toward Ji Hoo in shock at the words that had just come out of his mouth. F3 looked to Ji Hoo in unison, equally stunned and disgusted by Ji Hoo's sudden demand. Ji Hoo was looking straight at Jan Di now. He squinted over at her, as if to say "I know it's you…"

Busted…

"I want that one," Ji Hoo pointed to Jan Di. Jan Di stared at him wide-eyed, and Ji Hoo's chastising gaze softened, as if to assure her that he'd get her out of this mess.

"Ohh, the waitress has caught your eye, eh, Yoon Ji Hoo? Well, I'm sure we can work something out…," Jong-Soo smirked.

Ji Hoo nodded and then grabbed Jan Di by the wrist and pulled her onto his lap. He wrapped his arm protectively around her waist, keeping her close. Jan Di met Ji Hoo's eyes briefly and then she lowered her gaze to the floor. He lightly caressed her .

F3 stared at Ji Hoo in horror, but then they all took a closer look at the petite, awkward girl on Ji Hoo's lap. Realization dawned on each of F3 in turn, first Joon Pyo, then Yi Jeong, and finally Woo Bin. Joon Pyo tightened his fist against his pant leg. What is Jan Di doing here?!

A stunned F4 collected themselves and returned to their conversation. Ji Hoo quietly excused himself and slipped out, taking Jan Di with him.

Jong-Soo chuckled and rubbed his chin. "He's very eager, isn't he? I thought he was supposed to be a family man or something…"

Yi Jeong covered, "Oh, well, Yoon Ji Hoo is the biggest ladies' man among us," he chuckled. Woo Bin smirked, appreciating the irony in that, but Joon Pyo was not amused. Not only was he worried about Alex, but now he had to be concerned for Jan Di's safety, too. Jong-Soo gave a hearty laugh and wagged a finger at them. Joon Pyo did not smile and F2 faked it, for they were now focused upon ensuring Jan Di's safety in addition to their original plan.

Ji Hoo led Jan Di into the hall to a semi-secluded corner. He leaned in close to her, his face inches from hers and her back against the wall. "What are you doing here?" Ji Hoo demanded in a low exasperated whisper.

"I, uh…"

There were still others lingering in the vicinity, and one of Kim Jong-Soo's men had followed them into the hall.

"Me? What about you? What are you doing here?!" Jan Di shot back, equally frustrated. Ji Hoo noticed a few men glancing curiously in their direction.

"I was worried! This is dangerous...do you know that this place is a—," she continued in a low, insistent tone, "Shh…," he cut her off, though they could barely be heard over the blaring music.

She prepared to tell him off further, but Ji Hoo pinned her there and captured , silencing her immediately. "Mmm—" it began as a muffled noise but faded into a pleasurable utterance.

Ji Hoo pressed his body into hers and tangled his hand in her false tresses. Then he moved on to trail deep, wet kisses down her neck. Jan Di's eyes fluttered and her head instinctively went back, as she momentarily forgot herself. She clutched at the wall behind her with both hands, but she was quickly reminded of where they were. It was certainly not the time or place for a passionate interlude.

"…Ji Hoo," she breathed, "…what are you doing?" Jan Di glanced to the side and noticed the man staring at them.

Ji Hoo pulled his lips from her. "I'm trying to make it look convincing," he whispered against her ear.

Oh, good job…

Ji Hoo glanced over at the guard watching them closely. "Do you mind? A little privacy, please?" he tossed over in as commanding a voice as she'd ever heard from him. The man held up his hands in apology and went back into the room with the group.

After the guard left, Ji Hoo turned back to Jan Di and put his hands on his hips. They were both still steadying their breathing after getting a bit caught up in the heat of the moment.

"Of course I know what this place is…," Ji Hoo said. "We know what we're doing… But, what did you think you were doing? And what about Seok-young…?"

"He's safe, don't worry."

"But you're not safe here...I'm very upset with you right now!" Ji Hoo reprimanded her.

"I was worried about you… I couldn't just stay home and wait!"

She could see the worry and frustration written on his face, illuminated by the blinking electric lights. "I'm sorry, Ji Hoo-yah… Don't be mad." She stared up at him, doe-eyed.

Ji Hoo sighed. Those big beautiful eyes were always able to melt him. "It's OK, I'm not mad… But you have to go immediately. I'm going to get you out of here…," he clutched her wrist.

"Wait, there's something else, Ji Hoo…Alex is here!"

He stopped and looked at her. "What? How do you know?"

"I saw her! She's downstairs in the basement!"

Ji Hoo processed the information. "…OK, thank you, Jan Di-yah. We'll take care of it. Now, come on…I'm going to get you out of here," Ji Hoo began guiding her by the wrist again. Jan Di stopped and wrenched herself free.

"No, Ji Hoo-yah, we have to save Alex first!"

Ji Hoo leaned in and put both hands on her shoulders. "Listen to me, I know you want to help, but I can't do anything until I know you're safe. We will save Alex. If you really want to help her you need to go home…"

Just then Secretary Park found them. He was out of breath and looked panicked. Jan Di mouthed a sorry to him.

"Where were you?" Ji Hoo demanded.

"I'm so sorry, sir!" Secretary Park bowed deeply.

"It's not his fault," Jan Di said.

Ji Hoo growled and looked to Secretary Park, "I'll talk to you about this later… Now, please take Mrs. Yoon home."

"But Ji Hoo-yah…," Jan Di protested, but Ji Hoo gave her a look that stopped her right there.

"I'll talk to you later, too," he said. Jan Di exhaled and nodded.

"Actually, maybe I should just take her...," Ji Hoo said.

…

"Yoon Ji Hoo," the voice of Kim Hyun-Woo suddenly came from behind them.

Jan Di flinched, and Ji Hoo instinctively pulled Jan Di closer to him. Ji Hoo stiffened and turned to see his worst enemy, flanked on each side by two armed bodyguards.

To Be Continued...

A/N: Thoughts? Thanks for reading! This was a tough chapter, so I hope it was enjoyable, understandable, and wasn't too confusing... Next chapter is not the last chapter.  There will be four more plus an epilogue.