Lee Yoon-Ah turned to face the bodyguard, feigning confusion. "What's going on? Why is Director Kim... like this?"
The bodyguard sneered. "You really don't know?"
Lee Yoon-Ah shook her head, playing dumb. "No, I don't know what you're talking about."
The bodyguard laughed. "Chairman Lee will deal with you. You're coming with me."
As he led her away, Lee Yoon-Ah spotted a small note hidden under a pen on Director Kim's desk. She recalled his words: "Find Tae-Ho. He's the only one who can help you now."
Seizing the opportunity, Lee Yoon-Ah pretended to stumble. As the bodyguard reached out, she snatched the note and shoved it into her pocket.
"Let's go," the bodyguard growled, dragging her away.
But Lee Yoon-Ah had a plan. She waited until they were in the hallway, then made a run for it, dashing down a side corridor.
The bodyguard shouted, chasing after her. Lee Yoon-Ah dodged and weaved through the corridors, finally reaching the safety of a stairwell.
Breathless, she paused to read the note:
"Meet me at Club Eclipse. Come alone. -Tae-Ho"
But, unbeknownst to Lee Yoon-Ah, the artifact had fallen out of her pocket during her escape.
YOU ARE READING
The Guardian's Key
Mystery / ThrillerIn the depths of the Underworld, where shadows danced and darkness reigned, Park Tae-Oh stood at the edge of the abyss, his eyes fixed on the artifact that had haunted his dreams for centuries. The artifact, a glowing crystal of immense power, pulse...
