Supreme Freedom

SK Cartel - The House of Cards is Falling Down

After dropping off Taeyang, TOP, and Somin headed back to the mansion in silence but Somin couldn't stop fidgeting so TOP reached over and patted her hand. He removed his hand quickly as Somin wiped away her tears. They arrived back at the mansion and were greeted by Joon and Hyungnim.

Hyungnim: "I was supposed to leave in the morning but I'm getting called away now. So, what's the report on our little Taeyang?"

Somin: "Taeyang is good at camouflaging himself so he's most likely somewhere public but hidden. The kids are running around lost as if they were looking for a lost puppy."

Hyungnim chuckled and checked the time as he shook his head. He turned to Joon and motioned for him to follow him. They left and Somin let out a sigh.

TOP: "I'm sorry."

Somin: "It's okay."

She left to her room where Irene quickly grabbed her hand and ran out to the basement. Jongwoon, TOP, and Gikwang soon walked in and Irene motioned for them to follow her through the secret door to the garage. They all piled into one of the vans. Joon came a few minutes later and got into the driver's seat. They waited for a few minutes before Joon started the van and drove off. Once they were out of the vicinity, they all sighed in relief that they hadn't been caught or followed.

TOP: "What's going on?"

Jongwoon: "So, what's the plan?"

Joon: "No one brought their phones right?"

Everyone shook their heads and Joon nodded before continuing.

Joon: "No one is safe anymore. This is the only way to have a meeting so whatever our plan is, we have to set it now and learn it by heart."

They all nodded and began coming up with a plan to help Taeyang and any others who wanted to break free from Hyungnim's grasp. They arrived at the destination Joon was ordered to go to where he had to pick up some packages. They looked at each other, wondering what they could possibly be.

Joon: "I guess we'll have to wait to find out. Let's hurry back before someone notices you all are not there."

The others nodded as they helped load the packages. The ride back was a bit uncomfortable, but they managed to all fit. They returned a while later and snuck back inside. As soon as Somin and Irene entered their room, they saw their phones light up with an incoming notification. As soon as they checked it, they stared at each other in disbelief. The others, upon entering their rooms, had received the same message and had the same reaction.

All: ~What the hell will happen next?!~

Meanwhile, Hyungnim smiled to himself on his way over to his work office. He arrived at his office and was greeted by the delivery of an unmarked envelope from his secretary as he sat down.

Hyungnim: "What is this?"

Secretary: "I thought it was something you were expecting. The delivery man didn't say anything other than it was something you had requested."

Hyungnim chuckled to himself and dismissed the secretary. He opened the envelope carefully and found photos of Zuho and his actual credentials.

Hyungnim: ~Now I know why you joined.~