*Read the first 3 chapters before you decide whether to keep reading or pass :)
Lily's life has been nothing but struggle. Just when things couldn't get worse, her life takes a drastic turn. A turn for the better, or a turn for the worst?
⚠️TRIGGER...
"So what's on the agenda today, boss lady?" Chan asked as he wadded up his napkin and dropped it in his empty plate.
"Well, my dear. I need you to call Director Hwang and let him know we'll be taking the lead on this operation. We'll need the usual access to blueprints, and building plans. I.N and Han, you'll be in charge of getting into the systems once he's sent you the access codes. I specifically need to know the layout of the duct system."
She took another bite as the men watched and listened carefully. They couldn't help but smile at how casually she directed them while never slowing her eating.
Covering her mouth with her hand while chewing, she continued. "Seungmin, we're more than likely going to use the endoscope camera, so make sure that's ready to go. Trying to get into his office will be too risky, and we have minimal access to Kwon, so if the duct system is standard layout, we'll put someone in the hotel room above his office to run the endo through the vents."
"How do you know standard duct system layouts, princess?" Changbin asked curiously.
"Before I came here, I was in my 3rd year of college for construction project management. I was almost at the end of my apprenticeship. The general contractor of the site I was working at allowed me to manage the site and construction plans." She replied before shoveling the last of her food in her mouth.
"Wow, babygirl, no wonder you do so well putting our missions together. Is there anything you can't do?" Chan replied with a slight chuckle.
Lily smirked as she chewed and shrugged her shoulders. "Are yall ready to get to work?"
"Yes ma'am, lead the way." Chan said as he stood and motioned toward the stairs leading to their command center.
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"I got the building plans for you, darling. Sending them to you now." I.N called out to Lily, who was shuffling back and forth between the computers and files.
"Thank you, babe." Lily responded, not taking her focus from her work.
"It amazes me to watch her work. She's so focused and confident." Seungmin whispered to Felix, who was helping to set up the endoscope camera.
Felix stared at her from across the room, admiration radiating from him. "I can't get enough of her. You think polygamist marriage will be legal any time soon?"
Changbin, who overheard the conversation behind him, turned around and spoke up in a hushed tone. "Do we care if it's legal? What's stopping us?"
Felix and Seungmin stared at Changbin curiously. Felix started to question what he meant by his statement when Changbin interrupted. "Nothing we do is technically legal, why should marriage vows be any different?"
Seungmin and Felix widened their eyes and looked at each other, then back to Changbin. "And I can easily get fake marriage certificates made if we ever needed it." Felix added, getting excited over the possibility.
Hyunjin noticed the huddle of serious expressions and walked over to find out what they were discussing. "Everything ok?" He asked, grabbing the attention of the three.
Felix whispered, "Uh, yea. Just talking about illegal polygamist marriage."
"You mean like that American show? Sister Wives?" Hyunjin replied, tilting his head.
The three stared at him trying to contain their laughter. Hyunjin, knowing what they were thinking, quickly added. "Hey, shut up. Lily was watching it one night and I got interested. Now why are you- oh." Realization struck him and a smile instantly covered his face. "I think we need to have an 'our girl' chat soon.
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After a couple of hours studying blueprints and making plans, Lily had the mission planned out. Most of the boys had split in multiple directions so she pulled out her phone to summon them back.
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The group settled around the conference table as Lily began the briefing. "Kim JinSeo, known in the states as Brian. He has no known affiliation with IKON other than his relationship to Bobby. He was arrested a week prior to the stateside raid and served four months for domestic violence. He has criminal history mostly involving drugs and assults." Lily informed as I.N pulled up Brian's file.
The group studied the information on the wall moniter as she continued. "You all know what the goal is, so we'll get into phase one details. According to building plans, room 143 is our easiest access point. Felix and Han, check in is at 3pm. I've already booked the room under your British aliases. You'll run the endoscope camera through the vent to record the meeting. As always, you'll transmit back to I.N. Seungmin, you're in charge of comms. Now, as much as I want to capture on site, we need to be sure he is working alone. Leeknow and Changbin, you'll hold position in the van and watch for his arrival. During the meeting, plant trackers on his car as well as the secretary's. As soon as the meeting is over and they've cleared out, you'll pack up and exit out the back. Don't forget face masks. We'll track their activities over the next few days, then we'll move to phase two. Hyunjin, you have the assassination mission with Yeji. I want you to focus on that. Everyone clear on the operation?"
The group nodded as Chan replied, "We couldn't have planned it better, babygirl."
