Prologue:

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Warning: This story contains scenes of violence, gunshots, murder, drug-taking, and crime. Reader discretion is advised.


Inspector Heeseung Lee had spent months undercover, tirelessly monitoring a group of foreigners suspected of engaging in criminal activities. He had infiltrated their circles, adopting various disguises and aliases to blend in seamlessly. His latest venture took him to a dimly lit basement bar, notorious for its connections to the underworld.

Pretending to be just another patron, Heeseung found solace in his drink as he discreetly observed the patrons around him. Among the sea of faces, one caught his attention—a face that seemed perfect, almost too perfect. There was something intriguing about this man, a magnetic aura that drew Heeseung towards him.

Curiosity gnawed at Heeseung, and he discreetly reached for his phone, hoping to find any information about the enigmatic stranger. However, his search yielded no results beyond the man's face. It was as if this person existed solely in the present, leaving no digital footprint or traces behind.

As Heeseung continued his surveillance, he noticed that the man, whom he later learned was named Jake, possessed a remarkable fluency in English. He laughed, giggled, and conversed effortlessly with those around him. He appeared to be enjoying himself, giving no indication of any suspicious activities. It frustrated Heeseung, leaving him with nothing to suspect.

Lee's mind raced with thoughts, his instincts urging him to find something, anything, to justify his growing fascination with Jake. He couldn't shake off the feeling that their encounter was more than a mere coincidence. Perhaps Jake had already sensed his presence, playing an elaborate game of cat and mouse.

Caught in a web of uncertainty, Heeseung's heart pounded in his chest. He knew he had to tread carefully, for he was now entangled in a dangerous dance with an unknown partner. The world of crime was filled with deception and hidden motives, and Heeseung was determined to uncover the truth behind Jake's facade.

Little did he know that this encounter would plunge him into a treacherous affair where love and danger intertwined, blurring the lines between right and wrong. As Inspector Heeseung Lee embarked on his mission to bring criminals to justice, he would soon realized that the most dangerous game he would play was the one that unfolded within his heart.

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