Joshua Hong grew up surrounded by the shadows of his family's dark legacy. The Hong family, known for their brutal tactics and vast underground empire, was one of the most feared mafia families in the city. Despite the blood running through his veins, Joshua had always been different. He longed for a life far removed from the violence that defined his family's existence. His days were spent dreaming of a peaceful world where he could be free from the chains that bound him to his family's legacy.
Jeonghan Yoon and Seungcheol Choi, a married couple hardened by the ruthless mafia life, were top enforcers for a rival group. Known for their cunning and deadly skills, they had been entrenched in a bitter feud with the Hongs for years. To them, Joshua was merely a pawn-a tool to achieve their goals.
Jeonghan and Seungcheol were tasked with capturing Joshua, hoping to extract valuable information about his family's operations. The plan was simple: find him, break him, and use him to bring down the Hong family. But when they finally tracked him down, they found someone who defied all expectations.
Jeonghan and Seungcheol had meticulously planned the operation, knowing that capturing Joshua Hong would be no small feat. The Hong family's power and influence made them nearly untouchable, and Joshua was always surrounded by bodyguards whenever he stepped outside. But Jeonghan and Seungcheol had their own network of informants and spies who fed them critical information, helping them craft a plan that would leave no room for error.
Joshua had a routine. He visited a small, secluded bookstore every Thursday evening, a habit he had kept hidden from his family for years. It was his one sanctuary, a place where he could momentarily escape the suffocating grasp of his family's dark world. The bookstore was run by an elderly man who had no idea who Joshua truly was to him, Joshua was just a quiet young man who loved literature.
Jeonghan and Seungcheol decided this would be the perfect place to strike. It was quiet, isolated, and far from the prying eyes of the Hong family's bodyguards, who were usually more focused on crowded, public spaces. The bookstore had a back entrance, leading to a narrow alley that connected to an abandoned part of the city an area where no one would come looking.
The evening arrived. Jeonghan and Seungcheol, dressed inconspicuously, had already stationed themselves nearby, waiting for Joshua. They had made sure to jam the bookstore's security cameras, leaving no digital trace of their presence. The alley was dark, the streetlights barely functioning, casting eerie shadows along the cracked pavement.
Joshua entered the bookstore, as usual, his mind lost in thoughts of peace and freedom. He greeted the old man behind the counter and moved to his favorite section,classic literature. As he skimmed through the titles, Jeonghan and Seungcheol made their move.
Seungcheol was the first to enter the bookstore, pretending to browse the shelves. He kept a safe distance from Joshua, making sure not to arouse suspicion. Meanwhile, Jeonghan positioned himself by the back entrance, ensuring that they had a clear path for their escape.
Joshua, absorbed in a novel, didn't notice as Seungcheol approached him from behind. In one swift motion, Seungcheol pressed a cloth soaked in chloroform against Joshua's mouth and nose. Joshua struggled briefly, his vision blurring as he tried to fight back, but the chloroform took effect quickly. His body went limp in Seungcheol's arms.
Jeonghan, hearing the faint sound of the struggle, moved swiftly to the front of the store, where he casually engaged the elderly shopkeeper in conversation. He knew they had only seconds to complete the operation before someone might notice something was wrong.
Seungcheol carefully hoisted Joshua's unconscious body over his shoulder and slipped out the back door, where a black van was waiting. Jeonghan, finishing his conversation with the shopkeeper, left the store through the front, then quickly made his way around to the back alley where Seungcheol was already securing Joshua in the van.
