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Chapter-34

Namjoon looked at Jieun who was sitting on the bed silently. He looked towards the plate which was placed on the side table, he was amused to see she didn't show any tantrums but quietly finished her food. She was important to him and her life meant so much to him, he remembered how Taehyung actually sounded worried when he got to know Jieun is with Jonathan. He slowly approached her and she didn't look at him. It's been a whole day since she was kidnapped, she wasn't even hoping for Taehyung to save her because not knew if he was even worried for her but her ears caught attention when Namjoon spoke. "Are you both in love with each other?". She slowly looked at him who asked with narrowed brows.

"What do you want from him?". Namjoon chuckled as she asked in a merely audible voice. He sat closer to her and she didn't flinch neither distanced herself from him. "Do you want to know?". She trailed her eyes at his hand which slowly moved closer to her hair before he tucked her hairs behind her ear, she moved her eyes back at his face as he smirked slightly and uttered removing his hand away from her face. "I want his position, his power, his everything". His sinister look changed slowly as She gave a slow smirk, revealing a hint of her teeth looking directly at him and he again got nervous around her, she was always so mysterious to him. "Do you think  it's easy to trap him?".

She mocked him and he clenched his jaw glaring at her intensely while she remained unfazed, she wasn't even scared if he would hurt her. Namjoon fisted his palm and muttered. "I'll prove it to you, Mrs Kim". He always feels around her that she's warning him, around her he always feels like he should step back from this evil plan but it was finally happening and going back wasn't an option even now because no matter if he steps back. There was no chance Taehyung would spare him moreover he still had the support of Taehyung's father........And Taehyung's father was the reason he decided to challenge Taehyung

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Few years ago :

Namjoon was in the medical room, gripping his arm tightly where the bullet had pierced through. The nurse's touch made him hiss in pain, but he knew it was necessary. He had taken the shot while protecting Taehyung's father. After a few moments, he let out a sigh of relief as the nurse finished treating his wound and tied his arm. As he glanced down at his arm, his attention was quickly drawn to the door as someone entered the room. His instinct was to stand up, because it was Taehyung's father, but he remained seated as the elder immediately spoke. "No need to stand".

Mr. Kim's gaze softened as he approached Namjoon, his eyes filled with admiration for the selflessness and bravery displayed by his loyal protector. Seeing Namjoon's arm securely tied. "Are you alright sir", Namjoon asked and Mr. Kim couldn't help but feel a surge of pride. Namjoon had risked his own life to shield him, proving his unwavering dedication. Mr. Kim felt grateful to have such a loyal assistant. "I'm proud of you Namjoon". Mr Kim uttered with his husky voice placing his palm on Namjoon's shoulder who smiled at his boss but his smile slowly faded and his brows slowly crashed in confusion when Mr Kim uttered with a smile.

"You're not my assistant but like my son, I know it's not possible but if Taehyung ever refused to be a mafia i would gladly give you all his power". Namjoon's gaze lingered on Mr. Kim, his mind filled with a whirlwind of thoughts. He found himself lost in a sea of conflicting emotions. The words he had just heard echoed in his ears, stirring up a mixture of confusion and curiosity. Unbeknownst to Mr. Kim, his own actions had inadvertently planted a seed of doubt in Namjoon's unwavering loyalty. It was a pivotal moment for Namjoon, as the allure of power began to taint his once steadfast character. The grip of greed tightened its hold on him, clouding his judgement and blinding him to the consequences of his intentions.

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Present :

Taehyung looked briefly at the video again and again which was sent by the kidnapper. He was looking at that clip again and again to find any clue but he got nothing. "That motherf*cker has manipulated dad". Taehyung punched the fist on the table aggressively because his father refused to trust Taehyung. He sighed because they weren't even able to get the location. "They've done everything so cleverly". Taehyung looked at Jimin who was checking something in laptop and Taehyung tapped his feet on the floor, getting impatient. He took heavy breaths trying to calm himself down but combed his hairs aggressively and stood up afterwards sliding the chair back. Jungkook and Jimin looked at Taehyung who had unreadable expressions and he finally looked at them slowly before saying.