𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐬 || 𝐓𝐚𝐞𝐣𝐢𝐧✔️

FLASHBACK 1️⃣ KTH

Taehyung's POV

[AT A RESTAURANT]

"I'm sorry, sir. Serving with matters like this is not simple, and definitely not free." 

"H-how much does it cost? I'll pay. I just want to find my mother." 

"Are you sure about this, Mr. Kim? You seem like someone who may not be able to afford such services." 

"I'm willing to do anything and everything I can. I just really want to know where my mother is." 

"It's a monthly fee, Taehyungssi. The cost is approximately 1 billion won each month. Payment must be made before the due date, which is within 2 weeks. Late payments will incur a 20% fine on top of the original amount. Will you manage that?" 

My eyes widen at the exorbitant price I'd need to pay, especially on a monthly basis. 

I'm desperate. But... I truly have no idea where I could find that kind of money. I live an average life, earning just enough as a receptionist. Even saving for five years wouldn't be enough. I need the money to sustain my daily life, care for Nana, and save for the future. 

"I... I don't know if I can really... afford that." 

"I thought so. Unfortunately, I cannot help you, Mr. Kim."

I sighed out, my mind's everywhere as I tried to figure out how I could possibly come up with such a large sum of money. 

"But, I do have an offer for you. Well.. that is only if you're really really desperate, because I don't recommend-" 

"Please, just tell me. I really do need it." 

"But Mr. Kim, this offer comes with significant risks, and you could find yourself in serious trouble if-" 

"Whatever it is! I'm willing to take the risk. I need to find out where my mother is! Now, tell me the offer." 

"Very well then."

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[AT JEONDAM]

"Kim Taehyung." 

"Yes, that's me." 

Seated in the office of the CEO of Jeondam Company, Mr. Jeon Jeonghae, the name of the head man. 

He chuckled and shook his head as he went through the biography I had provided earlier. 

"Are you that desperate, my boy? Willing to take risks and come here just for money. I like the way you think. I hope you just bear in mind forever that it's not easy to be here. But since you want it so bad, so why not? I could use more loyal subjects," he smirked. 

That was the moment I thought about it whether what I was doing was right or wrong. 

"You can start tomorrow. Your role will be to act as if you're not one of us. You will be our spy in a rival company called Banghock. Your task is to gather information and devise a plan to destroy that place. Other than that, you will lead our drug department. I'm counting on you with this, and you will earn 1 billion won per month. Your performance will also be rewarded with benefits if you manage the department effectively.Welcome, Mr. Kim Taehyung, to our team. Let's not regret your choices."

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"I can see the progress in this establishment. Well done, Mr. Kim. I've transferred your payment to your account. This time, I'm also granting you benefits, as I've noticed a rise in buyers over these four months. Well done, boy," he commended, patting my back.