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[CHAPTER 18]

"Fate is Cruel"

The worst possible scenario.

The worst enemy to have encountered. Everything was falling apart and it was the end for Hongbin. He didn't think he would have gotten caught and especially by his own rival, Jung Taekwoon.

"What's going to become of me now?" Hongbin asked as he sat behind the bars, imprisoned and waiting for his punishment.

"I... don't know. I really don't," Jaehwan said, trying to hold back his tears as he watched the younger being held captive. "I'm sorry."

"About what?"

"I was the one who suggested you to go see him... I didn't think he would end up being the same person as Jung Taekwoon."

"Why are you sorry? It's just like you said, you didn't know. You did nothing wrong hyung. Stop blaming yourself."

"But Kong, I—"

"It's alright. I'll be fine."

Jaehwan could barely see Hongbin in the eyes, he felt guilty for throwing Hongbin in the fire and now, there was nowhere to run or hide.

"Jaehwan-hyung."

"Hm?" Jaehwan looked up.

"How is Hakyeon doing?"

"We don't know. His book is still warped and illegible. The counsel has confiscated the book and waiting on what to do with it."

Hongbin clenched his fist.

Please, be alright, he couldn't help but pray.

* * * * * *

Being caught was not something Hongbin had in mind. At least not until it happened. He knew it might happen sooner or later, but he really didn't think it would happen so soon and at such a bad timing. He didn't even get to say goodbye to Hakyeon. Now, he's trapped and waiting for his punishment.

No one has ever dared to defy the laws of Moirae's Edge or of the three Goddesses, so Hongbin was nearly the first one. No one can predict what would happen to him and all he could do was wait.

"Get up," someone said in a stern and demanding tone.

It was Taekwoon.

Hongbin tried to ignore it as he feints his sleep. He did not want to see the man at all, especially when he was trying to fall asleep to forget everything.

"Don't make me repeat myself again. The Director is waiting for you," Taekwoon said once more.

Hongbin didn't want to but he honestly had no choice except to obey. He sighed and dragged his feet out of his cell.

Taekwoon glared at him silently and cuffed Hongbin in case the younger makes a run for it.

"Is this really necessary?" Hongbin snarled.

"It's just precautions."

"Then you should cuff yourself as well."

"What?" Taekwoon was irritated at the younger's attitude towards him.

"I'm imprisoned because I went into Hakyeon's story and met him. So, what? What about you? You met him before me. Are you going to tell me that it was legal for you to make him fall in love with you?"