SKYFALL ↠ Haechan ✔

XXIV

CHAPTER XXIV :
Shadows In The Hills Of Spain

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In the quiet hills of Spain, the remains of Song Shadows lived in the constant shadow of their failed attack. The once vibrant city had faded into the distance, replaced by the somber solitude of their hideout.

Areum's father, a constant presence, was a brooding reminder of the cost they paid for their attempt on Lee Syndicate.

"Half of our men are gone because of your mistakes!" Minwoo shouted. His voice reverberated through the hideout.

"Excuse me? Appa, you were the one that told me I can do anything to Haechan remember? And that you guys will take care of the rest" Areum said obviously defending herself.

"I told you to kill him, didn't I?" Jake interrupted

Areum turned to Jake "I don't take orders from you" She said raising her eyebrows.

"Hyunmin wasnt even there when we attacked. That asshole escaped right before" Mi So spoke

"Well you shouldn't have underestimated them" Areum said sarcastically.

Mi So and Areum shot a glare at each other before Mi So continued "Nonetheless, it was a mistake to attack them during the gala. We need a new strategy"

Mi So, a shrewd and calculating presence, saw an opportunity in the chaos. With a determined gaze, she began outlining a plan on one of the dusty whiteboard.

"We've been unactive for too long. It's time for us to manipulate their moves" Mi So unfolded a map, marking potential weak points in Haechan's defenses.

As they planned a new strategy for the next attack, Minwoo's eyes gleamed with a cunning glint as he outlined the intricacies of their new strategy.

Mi So, leading the charge, got into one of the computers. She followed the trails of misinformation and manipulated data, unaware that they were stepping directly into Chenle's meticulously crafted digital trap.

"This time, we control the narrative" She said confidently.

Unbeknownst them, as they navigated the intricate pathways of Chenle's trap, every move they made was anticipated and every step calculated.

"Whatever" Areum on the other hand, couldn't take anymore of this. She immediately left the room and went to her own room.

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Areum felt the weight of unresolved emotions pressing down on her. With a heavy sigh, she reached for a cigarette. The soft glow of a lighter briefly illuminated her face as she brought the flame to the tip, setting the tobacco ablaze.

A conflicted emotion stirred within Areum. As she glanced out at the hills shrouded in twilight, a tear fell down to her cheeks.

"I miss you"

Each day, as Areum navigated the atmosphere in their hideout, she couldn't shake the guilt that accompanied the knowledge of the attack.

Although she only agreed to the attack to protect Haechan, it still clung to her like a persistent shadow every single day.

"I hope you're doing well, Haechan"

Just then, a knock was heard from her door. She quickly wiped her tears and took a last drag on her cigarette before putting it out on the concrete floor.

She opened the door to see Yoona "Unnie, come in"

She closed the door and Yoona started talking "Areum, we're assigned by Jake to find new members since we lost half of ours the other day"

Areum rolled her eyes "And why do we have to do it? Unnie, I really don't want to. I want everything to stop"

Yoona softened "I know Areum, but for now we should just listen to them. And when the time is right, we'll get them back alright? I promise"

Areum nodded "Where do we find new members anyway? We can't even go back to Korea"

"Jake told us to go to this alley," Yoona handed out a map with a red circle on it, marking the place.

"He said that a lot of people here are looking for jobs and they don't care what it is. They just want the money. We'll go with few of our other men tomorrow" Yoona informed and Areum nodded.

Little did she know, she was about to meet Haechan face to face tomorrow.

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I've been gone for awhile sorry😇😇
But I updated with three chapters in advanced
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