Bleeding Darkness

Chapter 6

The next day, Vincenzo was pointing a gun at a tied-up Mr. Kang while I interrogated him. I said, "We know that you work closely with Jang Hanseok in the USA. Tell me, where's the documents that prove that Jang Hanseok's paper company exist?". Vincenzo said, "Listen, you better cooperate. I'm not known for being merciful."

I said coldly, "Hmm, if he doesn't answer soon, we should find a more entertaining way to kill him. Shooting him is too easy and blowing him up is too boring." Vincenzo said, smiling cruelly, "Well said. It shouldn't be that hard to kill him." 

Mr. Kang said, "I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything! Just, please don't hurt me! Its's true that Hanseok has a paper company but the documents are in his office! You won't be able to get them!". Vincenzo shot him quickly and said, "Well, we know where it is. Now, we need to make Jang Hanseok want to see us."

The invite to meet Jang Hanseok came the next day after Hanseok had found out about the death of Mr. Kang. Before Vincenzo and I left, Mr. Nam said, "Be careful, you don't know what tricks he'll try. Jiyoung-ah, don't worry, you're with an Italian mafia. He'll keep you safe." Vincenzo scoffed and said, "I'm sure she can take care of herself, Mr. Nam." Then, we left to Babel Group. 

When we arrived, the first thing I noticed was that the building was huge. And that Hanseo was waiting outside for us. Hanseo said, "He sent me down here to get you. Please be careful, my brother may seem cheerful and friendly but he's very dangerous." I patted Hanseo on the head and said, "Don't worry, we'll take care of it. Try to stay out of trouble, okay?". Hanseo smiled and said, "Okay, noona." 

When we arrived at Jang Hanseok's office, we were welcomed by a man around the same age as me. He seemed cheerful as Hanseo said, but his eyes were cruel and calculating. He said, "Sit down. I don't think we've met, Miss. Nice to meet you. I'm Jang Hanseok, Chairman of Babel Group." I said, "It's nice to meet you too, Mr. Jang. I'm Lee Jiyoung, an attorney for Jjipuragi and Vincenzo's partner. I'm also Chayoung's cousin." Hanseok said thoughtfully, "They said that Vincenzo had a new partner. I didn't expect it to be Chayoung's cousin, though. Hmm, pretty."

I said in English, "It's not that surprising, Mr. Jang. I expected better of you." Hanseok replied in English, surprised, "Are you from the States? You must be." I answered in English, "No, I was born in Korea, grew up in Italy and studied in the States. But I do like talking in English. I heard you studied in the States as well, Mr. Jang." 

Hanseok laughed and said, "Please, call me Hanseok. I seem to like you more and more as time passes, Ms. Jiyoung! Finally, another person who speaks English around here. You would've been a great ally for Babel and me. Shame." I said, "I'm just doing what I promised my cousin." Jang Hanseok smiled and said, "Come, I'd like to show you around the sky lounge. We can talk more there." I nodded and got up.

Hanseok said, "Hanseo and Vincenzo, stay here. And don't go looking around my office." As we left, I remembered that this was all a part of the plan. I turned to smile at Vincenzo as I left.