IN THE PRESENCE OF YOUR ABSENCE

CHAPTER 28

IN JIMIN'S OFFICE

NEXT DAY

"I hope, every arrangement is made Mr.Park. I trust your work alot." Jungwoon asks Jimin while sitting sternly in front of him.

"Mr.Jungwoon, Everything is done. We just need a plan to bring Mr.Jeon from Korea to Europe. He has got some clues about the hovering danger on him ." Jimin leaned forward, his fingers tapping lightly on his desk, his face betraying no emotion. "He is being cautious, understandably," he continued, "but I have contacts in Korea who can ensure he's... encouraged to come to Europe. It won't be easy, but with the right incentives, we'll make it happen."

Jungwoon's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "Good. Once he's here, there won't be any chance for him to escape." His voice held a quiet menace as he spoke, determination flashing across his face. "Make sure he thinks it's a business opportunity—something he can't resist. We'll lure him in with a bait he won't refuse."

Jimin nodded, picking up a pen and jotting down notes. "Consider it done. I'll have the arrangements made within the week. But I need you to remember, Jungwoon, that his ties are extensive. If we make one mistake, the consequences will be severe."

"I know the stakes, Jimin," Jungwoon replied coldly, his tone sharp. "And I don't care how dangerous he is. He took my innocent brother from me , who had no connection to this mafia world and blamed him as a weak person, he made it looked like a suicide when it was clearly not, It was a murder. He thought he can make a fool of me."

Jimin gave a slow nod, his gaze steady. "Rest assured, Mr. Jeon won't see it coming. I'll ensure he believes it's all under his control until it's far too late." He leaned back, a calculated smile forming. "The business proposition I'll present will play right into his hands, luring him out of his safe zone."

Jungwoon's lips curled into a dark smile. "Perfect. I want him to see how helpless he really is. For too long, he's wielded power like it's his birthright. He's mistaken himself as untouchable, but I'll be the one to tear down his empire."

"Leave that to me." Jimin's expression hardened as he met Jungwoon's eyes.

AT JUNGWOON'S HOME

Y/N took a deep breath as she crept into Jungwoon's room again. The dim lighting cast shadows on the elegant, yet somber decor, making the space feel like it held a thousand secrets. Her heartbeat quickened as she glanced around, feeling the weight of what she might uncover. The room was immaculate, with bookshelves lined with classic literature and artifacts, each item carefully placed as though they were pieces of a puzzle she was determined to solve.

As she scanned the shelves, her fingers brushed over a row of leather-bound books. One title caught her attention: Truth Untold. It looked worn, as if someone had spent countless nights pouring over its contents. She hesitated, but curiosity quickly won out. Carefully, she slid the book out from the shelf, noticing that it was more of a diary than a novel. Her fingers traced the embossed title, her mind swirling with possibilities.

"This... this has to be his diary," she murmured, flipping it open. The handwriting was strikingly familiar, elegant yet slightly hurried, with loops and curves she had seen countless times before. Her breath hitched. "It... it looks just like Jungkook's handwriting..." She tried to dismiss it, telling herself that cousins could share similar handwriting, but a chill ran down her spine.

She started reading the first entry, and with each line, her pulse quickened.

"They think I'm gone, that my death is a closed chapter. But I'm very much alive, hiding in plain sight, planning every step. Jungkook may be dead, but Jungwoon lives."