Before getting off the cargo containers, the man staying behind Eunwoo spoke once again. “Give me a week before letting Vernon go. He’s loyal to the ‘Queen’ and he could and would do anything to save him.” knowing how much endearment Vernon had with Jeonghan.

 

“That’s too long.” said DK. “I need him two days from now. You see kid, it’s not only you who’s running out of time.”

 

Seungkwan glared at SeokMin while Joshua was on high alert in case anything happens. “You don’t know how wild your adopted pet is, Atty. Lee. He could eat you alive.” Seungkwan warned.

 

“You are thinking lightly of me, Seungkwan.” DK grinned as if he was trying to tease the other. “By the way, you impressed me staying with Jeonghan in such a character. It’s a masterpiece.”

 

Seungkwan was pleased. “Now, I’d be the one to say you took lightly of me.”

 

“2 days, Sakura.” Eunwoo finally decided. “We couldn’t keep a friend waiting.”

 

“I appreciate it.” DK said with gentleness.

 

“Then you make sure to put a leash on your pet.” Seungkwan warned. “I’m going back. I have to do my errands perfectly until the very end. He’s a handful one.”

 

“Wait.” halted Seokmin. “I know we’ve met. You knew a little about me. How about I knew a little about the real you… You are from?”

 

“Russians summon me. Sakura is what they call me.” Said Seungkwan in Russian with a dangerous grin.

 

“You are not from here, I see.”

 

“I am originally from here. I was raised in Russia.”

 

“What for?” asked SeokMin out of curiosity.

 

“To be a beast.”

 

Seokmin smirked “That was y.”

 

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Vernon was in a mess when he met with Seungkwan. The way he held Seungkwan was of much aggressive than before. His kisses were unsatisfied. He was mad and frustrated.

 

“Hold on.” Seungkwan retorted. “What is wrong with you?”

 

“Nothing.” said Vernon coldly as he continued to kiss Seungkwan all the way down.

 

“You are bein-“ Seungkwan halted when he felt Vernon’s heavy touches on his body. That time, Seungkwan took a grab of Vernon’s hand, twisted him and locked him tightly while facing the table.

 

“What do you really want, darling?” asked Seungkwan suspiciously.

 

“You got me.” Vernon smirked remembering how the table has turned. He was the one that got caught. Unlike the time when he found out about SeokMin’s recording. Unless, it was planned. “So tell me… who do you work for now?” getting back to his stance as he fought back.

 

“It’d be my pleasure to introduce you. You need to come with me.”

 

“Who are you exactly?” another attack launched to the other. “I can’t believe I was being tricked the whole time.” Vernon stated with frustration.

 

“That’s because you get too emotional, Vernon. You are still naïve.”

 

“You are the one to kill SeungWon, am I right?”

 

“You are quick to judge.” Seungkwan replied with a winning grin.

 

Vernon smirked. “I don’t assume, Seungkwan. I do research just like you.”

 

“And what does your research says about me?”

 

“Quite a lot now. I found you out because of the necklace.”

 

“A tracking device, I see.”

 

“No. I didn’t suspect you when I gave that to you.” Locking the other by the bar. “I guess you loved it.”

 

Seungkwan was sure caught off guard and chuckled. “You got me. Why, of course! I’d love an expensive gift.”

 

“You do like me.” Vernon said confidently.

 

“Sure I do! You wouldn’t be alive until now if I don’t.” replied Seungkwan.

 

“You know I’d kill you ones I knew.”

 

“That’s for sure. You know it’s kind of funny how you are so concerned about me when I was the one who shot your beloved Minhyuk hyung. You should’ve trust your instinct when you saw me with gun.” with a smile so grim, Vernon became enraged. It was an unexpected news.

 

“You bastard!”

 

“I am.”

 

“What do you want now?” asked Vernon grinding his teeth.

 

“At first, I had an assignment to find the rat in your family, unfortunately, I just learned that it was a failed mission. Second is to find Nikita Ivanov. I work with a partner. Apparently, I got so lucky!”

 

 “You dirty scumbag!”  Trying to strangle Seungkwan with his bare hands when he felt a little sting on his neck. Vernon, slowly, was losing his consciousness until he dropped on the floor completely sedated.

 

“Good night, my dear Vernon. Have a good sleep.” Seungkwan removing the injection from Vernon’s neck.

 

_End of Flashback>>>

 

“Beast is not enough to describe you.” Grunted Vernon.

 

“Sure.” Seungkwan answered as he went out to seek his mission fast.

 

Meanwhile, Seokmin get back to the deal with Vernon. “So… are we good?”

 

Vernon went back looking at the client seeking for his answer. “I’m fine with any. Just let me out so I can hunt that man down myself.”

 

“Ooooh~” sang SeokMin. “Alright. I can let you do what you want after you deliver my mission.”

 

“Did you perhaps ordered the late Senator’s death?” asked DK curiously.

 

“Oh- not my work. Unfortunately.” Answered EunWoo honestly.

 

“I see.” DK smirked. “It’s probably the other one.” He murmured thinking of Jun’s work.

 

“Fatten up, Vernon. We’ve got a lot of job to do.” Looked at EunWoo finally curious about Seungkwan’s last mission in Korea. “What’s your project this time, EunWoo?”

 

“Curious?”

 

“Very.” Admitted SeokMin.

 

“I’m killing some cute partners. I didn’t know they could work together so well.” He smiled fiercely. “You wouldn’t mind me killing your cousin and the cub if I see them crossing over the line.”

 

SeokMin chuckled. “I don’t dare messing up with you, Eunwoo. It’s not my business anyway. I have a job to do on my own.”

 

“Good to hear.”

 

Both shook hands and said “It’s nice having business with you.”

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Seungkwan was off to his own mission. He was hunting down a large piece of evidence which pisses him off because he messed up.

 

Based on his background, he had friends to run to. He was in a hurry before he got hunted down by Vernon. On his calculation, if it’s not with DK’s apartment, he would probably go to Mingyu. “I will make sure this time, Minhyuk. You lucky bastard!” Preparing his gun with the silencer to use to threat the congressman into speaking if he knew about Minhyuk’s whereabouts.

 

However, by the time he got there, Jeonghan was seen coming out of his car parked from a distance from the Kim’s home- alone. Seungkwan became puzzled.

 

“What’s his business here?” he murmured to himself and followed quietly.

 

Seeing Jeonghan aware of his surrounding, he hid for a while until he found his way near Kim’s house. He went to the other side and saw both of them talking. However no sound was being heard from the distance.

 

On the contrary, Jeonghan was discussing “Mingyu. I got something.”

 

Mingyu became alerted. He was afraid finding out who his partner really was. Jeonghan knew how scary it could be, so he talked through him. “Hey, it’s better now than later, Mingyu.”

 

“Tell me.” Said the other bravely.

 

“I have proof that he ordered Minhyuk’s death.”

 

“What?” he became pale.

 

“Listen, I know this is cruel but I am afraid to tell you that he’s got a lot more bloody works under his sleeves… Jihoon would be sending us evidences as he promised. He will also help us find evidence to some warehouse you could use to trap some big names.”

 

Mingyu sighed. It felt heavy. “This is how we’re gonna do it? There will be more blood spilled along our road. We are both going to die before we reach the end of this mission, Jeonghan. This is insane!”

 

“Stop worrying now. I will not let that happen.” Jeonghan assured.

 

Later on, both saw a hint of light coming in their very spacious yard. “It must be EunWoo.” murmured Mingyu shakily in both anger and fright.

 

Jeonghan was thinking of an easy way to get them both out of a suspicion of working together. “Hey Mingyu… I know this is crazy but I need you to follow me. This will divert our mission into something else that I hope would be much beneficial.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“Kiss me.” Suggested Jeonghan.

 

Mingyu became stiff. He was sure loyal but there’s no time. “Kiss me.” Jeonghan whispered again. “Now.”

 

Since Mingyu was currently frozen, Jeonghan initiated their kiss as he whispered. “Relax. I got you.” said Jeonghan to comfort the other. Soon enough, Mingyu was so tempted to the whispers and kisses he’d never could imagine doing. Jeonghan’s touch was inviting that Mingyu knew right away why Seungcheol would kill if he’d be gone. Currently, they were both out of the world.

 

Meanwhile, Seungkwan became surprised of what he witnessed. It was something Seungkwan would never expected. Although, Seungkwan admitted that Jeonghan could do that. He’s just a human so why not? He had an excuse with Seungcheol not being a good pleaser and with Mingyu being charming at the same time. He met EunWoo outside and halted him. “You wouldn’t want to see this.”

 

EunWoo in surprise of seeing Seungkwan in their house became more dumbfounded when he saw shadows, one of his man and one of unknown, kissing passionately.  “What is going on?” asked EunWoo forcibly peeking through the open windows, he saw Mingyu and Jeonghan very much into one another. He was enraged yet he waited for Mingyu to be alone. Now, he knew how it was like to taste the same poison he’s feeding his partner.

 

Jeonghan left with a word. “I hope I didn’t ruin your night making you feel guilty.”

 

“Actually, I don’t know how to feel but you caught me off guard right there.”

 

Jeonghan teased. “You are welcome. Have a good night.” a few steps towards the gates, Jeonghan whispered “Kiss me one last time. I think he’s watching.” he smiled sweetly.

 

Mingyu didn’t hesitate. The first time he did, he felt a coward. Mingyu smiled mischievously and grabbed Jeonghan swiftly towards him. “You are really naughty, Jeonghan. Thank you for helping.” kissing him again with the Mingyu Jeonghan should have known in the first place. “I hope I gave you a good impression this time. Good night, sweetheart.” and kissed him on the forehead.

 

“I can see a good man in you, Mingyu. Don’t waste it with him.”

 

Mingyu smiling was enough evidence that he enjoyed their time together. It was dreadful while Eunwoo could do was to stand by and watch. From the time Mingyu was left alone, the moment Eunwoo got close to Mingyu, he slapped him hard immediately. “How dare you!”

 

“What is wrong with you now?” seeing EunWoo that time felt like it ruined a beautiful night. That was after what he learned about him.

 

Eunwoo explained what he saw through the window. Yet Mingyu wasn’t answering or even trying to defend himself. It pissed the other more.

 

“Don’t you love me?” Eunwoo fired.

 

Mingyu became more angry and shouted “I did, EunWoo. I did! But do you? Or you just keep using me?” Eunwoo was puzzled and thought he might know other things but then Mingyu reassured that his argument stays with the affair. “You don’t think I don’t know about you and Seungcheol? You son of a !”

 

“Don’t you dare speak to me like that! And what made you when I saw you with Jeonghan in my own house?”

 

“It was just a kiss! For goodness sake! I didn’t intend it to be. It just happened. Hear me? You know what, I am done with you. You don’t think I don’t know where you’ve been when you are late? You and Seungcheol are nothing but traitors!”

 

“And Jeonghan is not?”

 

“He is a victim by you and Seungcheol. You see! We are the victim here and not you! You should blame yourself for letting this happen. Jeonghan is an amazing person, EunWoo. He didn’t deserve to be used.”

 

Eunwoo was quite surprised assuming that his affair might have as well pave the roads for Jeonghan and Mingyu to get closer. “I am sorry. It was all in the past. Please! It has always been you.”

 

Mingyu stared at him firmly with dismay. “I am not a fool, EunWoo.” Angry, Mingyu got his suit and walked away.

 

“Don’t walk away from me, Mingyu! We are not done yet.”

 

Mingyu looked at him one more time and said “No. We are done.”

 

Mingyu left with no words, ended up crying inside his car. However, before he ran the engine, he was pointed with a gun on his head from the back of his seat. “I’m sorry to interrupt your sentiments, Congressman but I need to ask something.” Said a voice. Face hidden by the dark. “Shhh- don’t worry. If you could just answer my questions right, I won’t hurt you.” Seungkwan smiled.

 

“Who are you?”

 

“No need for you to know. Let’s make this deal discreet for your safety as well.”

 

“What do you need?”

 

“Minhyuk. I need to hunt him down.”

 

“He’s dead.”

 

“That’s what we know. But- I think you are hiding something.”

 

“There’s nothing to hide. Why are you asking? What do you need from the dead man?”

 

“You are his friend. A close one. He’d run to you if he needs help.”

 

“Did EunWoo send you?” Mingyu flipping the situation.

 

“Doesn’t matter.” Seungkwan asked confidently.

 

“Why don’t you ask his brother?” trying to get himself calm in the middle of a life and death situation.

 

“I am here because I am wondering if it was you whom I saw the day I gunned down Minhyuk. He had few friends. One of them is you and there’s a chance that you’ve been hiding him.”

 

“What do you mean?” feigning ignorance.

 

“Recently, it came to me the news that he survived.”

 

“What?” replied Mingyu in surprise.

 

“Do not-“ Seungkwan didn’t even finish his sentence when a police approached them. He was signaling through his flashlight before he knocked. Mingyu made sure that Seungkwan won’t notice the signal he made to the police through his back light. The switch was under the wheels and one under the chair. It was an emergency light recommended by Jeonghan through endorsing a new company and soon a business partner. Who would have known, it was so useful the moment it was set-up. Thank goodness, there’s a policeman nearby.

 

Seungkwan hid himself and instructed “Open the door. Be calm and say nothing is happening.”

 

Mingyu opened the window and said “Officer.”

 

“Congressman! Are you okay?” asked the other.

 

On the other hand, he said “Yes. I am. I am just dropping off a friend here.” And Seungkwan went out immediately like an ordinary person dropping by without seeing his face.

 

“Tsk! What a lucky bastard.” Smirked when he discovered a light on and off build to call SOS. “Smart guy.”

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That night, Jihoon and Soon young was having a meeting when the Governor called Chan.

 

“Have you seen DK?” asked Jihoon.

 

“No sir.” answered Dino.

 

“What’s he up too. He’s too quiet these days.” wondered him. “Anyway, set me a meeting with Seungcheol in the morning and Mingyu in the afternoon.”

 

“You have a meeting with Vice President Choi tomorrow morning as well. Should I cancel?”

 

“No. Make sure my meetings are unknown with each of the Chois. I have private issues to discuss with both.”

 

“And why not?” interrupted Soon Young.

 

“It doesn’t concern him anyway.” answered Jihoon.

 

“Regarding the Vice President Choi---“ continued Chan. “He’s in great danger.”

 

“He always is.” Said Jihoon with a smirk knowing how fast Jeonghan could make one another whether his enemy or ally.

 

“Regarding what?”

 

“Um… I’ve been told that he messed up with the Ivanovs. One of our men saw their interaction in Lancelot.”

 

Soon Young became speechless. On the contrary, Jihoon sighed. “What did he do this time?”

 

“Jihoon-ah” Soon Young stated. “I need a favor.”

 

“Speak.”

 

“Protect my brother. Seungcheol hyung cannot protect him right now. Vernon hyung is still missing.”

 

“Missing? Vernon?” Jihoon became confused with the situation. “It’s nothing like Vernon. I thought he’s roaming around. You know… like escaping a possible crime he commit.”

 

“He didn’t kill Seungwon. There’s no way he’d do that.” Defended Soon Young. “There has to be some dangerous guy lurking around. It looks like an inside job.”

 

“And from whom should I protect your brother?”

 

“From the Ivanovs.”

 

“They’re strong, you know that. Besides, Jeonghan specifically told me to behave. No actions to be done unless he say so.”

 

“He could be prideful sometimes. He doesn’t like to admit that he’s afraid. Please… I could use an order from you to protect my brother.”

“Look officer, Jeonghan told me to behave because he got plans. Trust him.”

 

“They will take him!” argued Soon Young desperately.

 

“I know.”

 

Soon Young became dumbfounded. “You knew?”

 

“He told me everything about him. He’s as honest as . How could he skip that fact if he wanted my trust? Lies doesn’t make a reliable alliance in this kind of situation, Soon Young. If you want to win, you should trust each other. It’s the goal that matters. I should say, this alliance is built stronger than you think. So, unless he told you to move, that’s the time you should move. Understood?”

 

“But we have a lot of enemies, Jihoon.”

 

“I understand.”

 

“Just give me an order. A public order to put every possible witness and suspects under protection while they’re being investigated. I can find that person who did this. Please.”

 

“Are you nuts? You are trying to endanger my name and my head to unknown enemies.”

 

“I’ve got your back, Jihoon. Just… just let me do my job.”

 

While having this conversation, someone knocked by the door. Chan hurriedly opened it. “Governor Lee, there’s someone who wanted to meet with you.”

 

“Now is not the time.”

 

“It is urgent.” Dino declared.

 

“Who would talk to me this late night besides this idiot?” pertaining to Soon Young in front of him. “Even your brother knows how to respect privacy.” he murmured but audible just to make sure Soon Young could hear him.”

 

“This cannot wait, Jihoon-ah.” without any permission, the yet unknown man entered the office.

 

Both Soon Young and Jihoon’s expression became dumbfounded when they found out who could that be. “Hyung.” Both uttered.

 

Minhyuk smiled “How have you both been. I didn’t know you could get acquainted.” he teased. “Anyway, let’s discuss a few things, shall we?”

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That night, after the made up affair with Congressman Kim, Jeonghan didn’t know why he’d find himself in front of Lancelot’s door in the middle of a cold night. Jeonghan didn’t intend to stay there but Jun and him met by the door. Jun was on his suit, ready to go somewhere when he saw Jeonghan standing kind of lost in front of their boutique.

 

“Jeonghan.” He called in surprise. “What are you-“

 

“I- I didn’t plan to- I just…”

 

“Come in.”

 

“I don’t want to interrupt.”

 

“Where have you been? Where is Seungkwan?” Jun stated with all concern while wondering why Jeonghan was alone in such a very dangerous situation.

 

“I came by myself.” Jeonghan looking so not himself, Jun made sure that he’d somehow get a little rest. After he was seated in a warm place. “I kissed another man and I don’t know what to do next.”

 

“What happened?”

 

“You left me with no choice.” with a little annoyance, Jeonghan vent out what he truly felt as if he was blaming the other.

 

Jun remained stern and said “I will not apologize for that, Jeonghan.”

 

“Of course you don’t. I thought of you differently. I guess I am at fault.” Remembering how Jun repeatedly says not to trust him.

 

“I warned you.”

 

“What for?”

 

“You are smart. You should know what I meant.” Said Jun with disappointment painted on his strict face.

 

“Well, sorry for not meeting your expectations Mr. Moon.” Jeonghan grunted in disappointment. Jun was really a mysterious guy. He couldn’t tell anymore.

 

On the other hand, Jun found himself obliged to speak. “I was ordered to find you, Nikita.”

 

“You knew it already but why did it took you so long to sell me out? What? To drag me into hoping that I can still be saved? You bastard!”

 

Jun looked straight into Jeonghan’s eyes and said “I need to avenge my family, Jeonghan.”

 

Jeonghan knew what might have happened. “I cannot apologize for my family.”

 

“I know but the revenge requires of you. It is not over, Jeonghan. I am sorry.” Said Jun mysteriously.

 

“You little devil!” Jeonghan muttered in annoyance. “Do you enjoy seeing me suffer? Do you? Tsk! Have you still have any heart, Jun? Are any of those emotions real?” Feeling broken while he asked, hoping that he could still find warmth towards the other.

 

Jun stood up and said coldly. “I can only attract you with a heartfelt emotion.”

 

“So, this is just all your plan… for revenge?”

 

“It is.”

 

“The old Moon. Di- did you kill him?” Jeonghan had a little suspicion after Jun suddenly disappeared.

 

“He was on the way. I need to eliminate him.”

 

“You are crazy!” Jeonghan’s tears started to flow down his eyes.  “Tell me, what good can I do with your plan? Why don’t you just kill me? That’d pissed them off more.”

 

Jun smirked as he went back looking at the other’s face. “That was my original plan but after seeing you this smart, maybe I could use you to a bigger plan.”

 

Jeonghan became scared of Jun but he remained calm although he’s chilling inside. “We have the same goal. We can keep our alliance.”

 

“That’d be a good offer.” Seeing Jeonghan remaining strong. Jun had accomplished his intentions. “You cannot crumble this time, Jeonghan.”

 

Jeonghan was becoming more confused on how Jun talks to him.

 

“I’d go for extremes and you should guard yourself as well. When I say your life, it doesn’t just belong to you. It means the lives of people around and important to you as well.”

 

“What do you mean?” Jeonghan replied with much confused mind.

 

Jun led Jeonghan to his board. Pinned in them were people Jeonghan knew and most were important to him. “What did you-“ halted in disbelief, he added “you researched every single detail about us.”

 

“I should.”

 

“You monster!” Jeonghan accused.

 

“I was trained like that.” Pulling a blanket to offer the other. “Valentin Paget is my name. The person you knew is just a model I made for this mission. But since we are working together now, I believe you have the right to know who I really am, Nikita Ivanov.”

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At the same time of the night, while Jeonghan and Jun was talking, Seungcheol was about to go out to search for Jeonghan but a car came rushing in front of their gates. He’s activated his gun for safety purposes but recognizing who it might be, he squinted his eyes to look closely as he prepared the gun pointing at the car’s direction just in case.

When the man came out of the car and knocked on their door, Seungcheol immediately recognized him and said “You- You’re Jihoon’s young assistant are you?”

 

“Good evening, Mr. Choi.” Greeted the other.

 

“What are you doing?”

 

“This is urgent. I can’t wait until tomorrow.”

 

With fierce eyes Seungcheol displayed weariness in trusting the man, so Dino was forced to introduce himself. “My name is Lee Chan, sir. I knew your brother and I knew the Vice President Choi. Although Jeonghan hyung and I haven’t actually met in person. We talk on missions instead.”

 

“What is your relation to both of them?” ask suspiciously by Seungcheol.

 

“I am The Keeper and I need to speak to you.”