The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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The Shadow team wasn't blaming Ruby Jane. They felt incapable and worthless to protect her for losing so terribly. They were always trained to handle being outnumbered by the enemies yet they lost in the reality.

Aeon furrowed his brows and clenched his teeth. He was expecting Ruby Jane's team to quickly control Seungri's men. He hadn't expected them to appear so terrible. He looked at Ruby Jane in alarm.

Her breathing had twitched, she was in shock while she looked worried. The furrows in her forehead were deep. Her lips were pressed to a thin line as she stared at the only source of protection from lecherous men.

She wasn't fated to calm down. The other two Shadow team men were dragged out from the same floor.. One from the kitchen and another one from the opposite corner. They were in no better state. Out of five, one looked extremely angry. Max continued to struggle to get himself free, craving to beat those men.

Ruby Jane unawarely took steps towards them. She wanted to help them out, get something to treat their wounds but her eyes shifted to the men who held the sharp daggers at their throat. Ready to silt anytime.

Her eyes widened, she felt her chest so tight that she couldn't take a breath. Lisa and Jisoo would be safe but the Shadow team. They always stayed by her, obeyed her, and also tried numerous times in the past to make her laugh. Memories flooded in her mind like a continuous reel. She didn't like that they had to sacrifice their life for her. A tear rolled down her cheek, then another one. It elevated their guilt.

Her eyes went on the men behind the Shadow team. She knew they were merciless, cruel and they didn't care about anybody's lives. They enjoyed killing people. It was their passion, hobby, and work.

Her lips quivered nervously. She wanted to buy out Seungri's men but how was it possible. If she buys them for double the price, Seungri could raise the price right in front of her or just order them to kill the five men. To scare her, to see her filled with remorse.

Scare? Wasn't she scared already?

Her heart was shuddering in her chest like a withering leaf on a dying tree.

Aeon hadn't thought Ruby Jane would kill him. So he could guess her turmoil to see how her men were at the brink of losing their life. His eyes glanced over more than thirty men who came out and surrounded them.

Five on thirty!? They were heavily outnumbered. Including him and Ruby Jane, they couldn't even stand a chance. He wouldn't be surprised if more men were still hiding inside.

His hand reached her shoulder to calm her but what was he going to say? He couldn't save them. He couldn't assure her if her team could stay alive. If he did, it would be a lie.

His hand paused and then dropped. Even if he gives his life, could he save her? He wouldn't let her become a tool for those lecherous men.

He turned to Seungri who was enjoying someone's misery. He will probably never be able to see a sadist other than Seungri. "Seungri, let them go."

Ruby Jane clenched her teeth and looked at Seungri. He looked so happy and thrilled that, probably he was never so happy for anything.

Seungri supported his elbow on the arm of the sofa and propped his chin on his palm. He ignored Aeon completely and watched Ruby Jane as though he was admiring a piece of art. "I just love to watch amusing expressions on you, Little Lamb."

Aeon strode towards Seungri's men meanwhile. Ruby Jane couldn't kill him but he could. He didn't think Seungri would be confident enough to give up everything.

Seungri still ignored Aeon and recollected the memories, "Little Lamb, do you know? How did you look when you saw me at the warehouse?" A genuine soft smile appeared on his face, "That deep hurt in your expression on your face. I swear, I wanted to protect you that day. But you know..." He half shrugged his shoulder. He didn't continue knowing she understood why he still wanted to kill her.