Heartless

{19}

It seems as if the universe was spinning in the right direction. Everything went according to plan and as Jimin took the time to search through the information on the hard drive, it was quite convenient that in only two weeks, the annual gala would take place, giving the perfect opportunity to publicly execute their target.

The satisfied smirk on his lips was going to be difficult to wipe off. With timing like this it was meant to be. He was recently notified the rest of his men came over from Russia, so he had more than enough to start business here in New York and prepare for war if that's what had to happen.

Taking out Min-Su would be easy, he already had the schematics for the building so he could position his men and take out the guards. There was a balcony floor that wasn't ever used except for aesthetic purposes in the main ball room. Bingo. That was the perfect angle to set up a sniper and take out the mafia boss without getting caught - having more than one ensured escape route.

Every piece of the puzzle was coming together. He thoroughly planned every step, calling a meeting in his office with Runa, Jungkook, Dong-Wook, and their newest addition Yoongi who showed up ten minutes late and got the side eye from the consigliere. Now they just had to work out a few details and they'd be fully prepared to handle the assassination of her father without suspicion.

Yoongi does his best to keep his eyes off of her and is throughly intrigued by the prospect of her bodyguard, the infamous Jeon Jungkook, doing the honors of taking her father out. His skills were impressive considering the years of training and experience he's had as a hitman, and oh the irony. It only makes sense for him to be the one. In the end he was her protector, he was doing his job and making good on his promise. He would kill Min-Su for everything he's done to her and her family.

Before he agrees to it, he turns to see her looking at him with a sparkle in her eyes. Adoration? Gratefulness? There's a lot behind those eyes of hers and all he knows is that this is his chance to prove to her and to everyone that he means business.

He's doing his part to ensure she's the one to run this city and her empire. He agrees with a nod, and he almost wants to smile when she appreciatively rubs his arm for only a moment, and Yoongi glares holes into that exact spot she touched. Her brother explains every step as to what happens and everyone's key role, answering the occasional question before dismissing them.

Although they had plenty of time, they were adamant on ensuring this would happen no matter what. No cancellations, no surprise visits, nothing could go wrong or else they might not have this opportunity again and Min-Su's death will end up messy - causing more chaos than they originally planned.

Her brother finished making a few calls, and he sat alone in his office, his head tilted towards the ceiling which he stared at. After so long this was finally happening. It might be a quick and painless death for Min-Su which he wouldn't have preferred but it's all they could afford at the moment. There were bigger threats than him and they needed this loose end tied neatly before focusing on this unknown source in Japan. Think of it as cleaning house with new allies at his side that he knows he can trust unfathomably.

It reminds him of why he's been doing this for all these years. Min-Su sealed his fate the day he took his parents away from him and he was going to make damn sure he wouldn't take anything from Runa. She was to be protected no matter the cost and he knew that. He didn't need Dong-Wook, or his mother, or even Jungkook to say it. She was stronger than anyone and they all had a collective agreement that no matter what happens she is to remain unscathed.

He unconsciously smiles thinking about her, and seeing as he didn't have much else to do at that moment considered all payments were made on time and he had his men working the streets, he made his way to her room and knocked thrice, thinking that he should be the one to get closer to her. He wanted to show his gratitude and he knows better than anyone that every second of every day counts considering the precarious life they were born into.