End To Start || Haechan

15

I applied a red shade of lipstick to my lips, staring at my reflection in the cars visor mirror.

"Do you remember the plan?" Johnny asked me again.

"Greet Lee, mingle for a bit, you'll step away to use the washroom, meanwhile I will keep him distracted while you sneak away and search his office for evidence." I repeated in a monotone voice once more.

"This isn't like the gala, we need to take extra precautions. If things go south, we'll signal the team with our trackers."

I nodded, securing the silver bracelet that was given to me by Agent Kim the night of the gala.

"Let's just hope it won't have to come to that."

Since Agent's Michaels and Verzilli were not invited by Haechan, it was safe to assume I was the sole reason for the invite. That meant that it shouldn't be too hard to keep him distracted once Johnny disappeared.

Although Johnny didn't know what I was up to while he was gone, he did have his suspicions. I promised Matthew that I would tell Johnny my plan soon but the time wasn't right yet. Truth be told, I was beginning to think Haechan was innocent. All I needed was a little more time to confirm my observations, just a little more time and I would be able to tell Johnny everything. Until then, I would just have to deal with Johnny's straining suspicion.

After receiving confirmation from the NIS agents, we both exited the car and made our way to the building. There were a few men securing the inside lobby, watching guests for anything suspicious.

We found our way through the unfamiliar building by following a couple who arrived shortly after us. We soon entered a banquet hall which I assume was reserved for large company events.

Without having to look long for him, my eyes fell directly on Haechan who was wearing a dark navy blue suit.

He was busy talking amongst a small group of men buy It didn't take long for him to notice me in return. I watched as he exchanged a few short words with the men before walking our way.

"Mr. Moon," He bowed, greeting Johnny first. He then looked at me, taking my hand in his and placing a small kiss over the top, "Miss. Moon," He smiled, "I'm glad you two could make it."

I tried my best to suppress the blush creeping up my cheeks as he let go of my hand.

"Please, let me introduce you to a few business partners based in China." He told Johnny.

"I'd be delighted." Johnny lied. I could tell he hated this whole business man charade we had going on, but for the sake of the mission he had to keep his image.

We were quickly introduced to a group of four men who were standing in a semi circle discussing politics.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Johnny bowed while I followed his lead.

I stood quietly next to Johnny as the men droned on amongst themselves about their companies, investments, and politics. I quickly became bored, eventually zoning out while staring into my wine glass I had received from one of the servers.

"Sorry to be so informal but I must excuse myself," Johnny's words finally snapped me out of my daydream.

He proceeded to turn in Haechan's direction.

"May I ask where the washroom is?"

"Of course, its right out front in the lobby where you entered from."