~Dance with me in the moonlight~ || Jung Hoseok [Mafia ff]

Chapter seven

Ria

"So, you're saying that Tartarus is planning to conquer Korea by using the Kpop industry?" Jimin asks, watching Eric in utter shock.

The meeting has been running for hours now. All four divisions of Gaia are currently present. Rahul, who arrived from India today. Eris, who left everything in a hurry and returned to headquarters. And Haruto, who wasted no second when I called.

On the other side, Bang Si Hyuk and the rest of Bangtan are having a hard time processing the new information. I don't blame them.

"That's exactly what I'm saying, Mr. Park." Eric answers.

"That's absurd! Why use something like this?"

"You tell me." He eyes everyone. "Isn't the industry a big influence for Korea's economy? Mr. Bang, you probably know what I mean. How much profit did your company made in the last few years?"

"A lot." He says weakly.

"Right! And how much did the president try to maintain a good relationship with you and Bangtan?" No answer. "Pretty much, I guess."

Silence erupts. Long enough to bring me back to my senses. I was lost in my thoughts. On this fateful day. The day I was betrayed by my lover and lost my friend.

I shake my head to erase these thoughts and I join the conversation. "By acquiring most of the entertainment companies, he will have a big control on the country's economy and he will be able to force his way to the leadership." I say. "That will lead to many more destructions and it will eventually turn Korea into a living hell." I force myself to form the next words. "Tae Jun is a merciless man..." I feel the gazes of everyone one me. Sympathy, anger, confusion. Peachie.

The angry one takes the lead. Of course he does. "That's why we need you by our side. You are the main force of the industry. If we make them see that you trust us with your safety, then many other companies which are still free, will think twice and come to our side." I can't help but agree with Yoojin on that. Bang on our side will influence more CEOs to trust and turn to us.

"Yes but."

"Mr. Bang." Haruto joins. "We all know, it's not an easy decision. You have many things to consider, but please allow me to point out some important facts, first." Bang gestures him to move on. "You are currently considering the safety of your artists and staff. But isn't it the same way around? Taking Tartarus side will put you in a greater danger than you can even imagine. Not only you and your people, but their families and friends' safety will be tested every single day, until it won't even matter anymore, because Korea will be a living hell."

Bang seems to consider the options. Not only him, Bangtan also look troubled. My people are on the edge.

Hyungsoo comes inside the room and heads towards me. He leans to my ear and whispers something. Damnit. I stand up immediately. "Eric, I have an urgent phone call, may I be excused for a bit?"

"Go on."

I storm out of the room and head to my office. "He is not in a good mood as it seems." Misa informs me while passing the phone to me.

I snatch it from her. "Captain Selene is speaking."

"Oh my, Selena long time no see."

"In what do we own this pleasurable call, Shin Won?" I roll my eyes. Misa is right, his voice language is strange.

Sin won currently leads the third strongest gang in Korea, if we include Tartarus and Nemesis on the top. I managed to keep a neutral relationship with him all those years.