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Suit and Tie

Chapter 20: Game Changer

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SUIT & TIE: The Chess Pieces

It was in the middle of the night, Jeonghan inside the car with another person, wasn’t heading to the usual path going home.

“This is not the way home.” Jeonghan calmly stated on his seat. Well composed, concealing his fear.

“We need to talk.”

“This is not what I expected of you. Take me back home. Now!” Jeonghan then commanded.

“Calm down.” The man driving smirked.

“Where did you bring Seungkwan?”

“At the trunk.” The man said shortly and confidently.

“You!” gritted angrily.

The other smirked. “He’ll be fine there.”

“Enough of this. What do you want from me?”

“Then, you better listen to me.”

“Ya!” Jeonghan yelled while the other stopped the car on the sides. Jeonghan glared at him as he asked. “Where is my assistant?” with full seriousness.

“Don’t worry. He’s fine. He’s not with us.”

“What? That’s absurd! Where are you taking me?” looking anxious with the unknown path they’re taking.

“He can’t know this, Vice President.”

“What is it you want, young man?”

“Let’s not talk here. I think your car is tapped.” Covering a device right at the corner of the breaks. A strategic way to put a tapped wire, just like pros do, as expected.

“You make sure I am safe, otherwise, you know what this means between our families, Wonwoo-ssi.” Threatened Jeonghan.

“You are smart.” Wonwoo smiled. “I just want a little talk. This is important.”

“Did Minghao send you? You tell him he can talk to me with a simple invitation. You are aware that this is considered kidnapping, are you?”

Wonwoo pulled into somewhere a signal couldn’t possibly reach. The man had to make sure they’re not being tapped in all way possible. That’s the time when Wonwoo showed a jewelry to Jeonghan. In his surprise, he trembled and asked. “How did you…?”

“Now, listen to me.”

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Meanwhile, Seungkwan immediately ran to the nearest phone booth after he escaped inside a trunk of someone else’s car. Hands covered with blood due to the force he needed to use regardless of the pain just to contact Vernon for help as soon as possible.

“What?” exclaimed Vernon from the other line after learning what happened to Jeonghan.

“I’m sorry. I became so careless, Vernon. I know it was my fault.”

“Where are you right now?”

“At the port. But Jeonghan hyung is taken away using our car.”

Hearing about what happened, Seungcheol got angry. With tight knuckles, he ordered. “You better get my wife back without any scratch. You hear me?”

“Yes, boss.” Vernon responded to his boss. Now, back to Seungkwan, “We’ll be right there. Any leads?”

“I didn’t see his face. He’s wearing a black clothing similar to the workers here at the parking.”

“Stay still.”

“Please hurry. I didn’t know how long I’ve been kept in a car’s trunk but I hope nothing has happened to him. I am terribly sorry.”
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Arriving at the place, Vernon and Seungcheol saw Seungkwan quite messy with blood stains on his hands due to his resistance to the rope tied onto him. Seemed like he hurried, making himself wounded upon his untangling. Although, it never ceased Seungcheol’s anger.

“Stupid!” Seungcheol reprimanded.

“My apologies, Mr. Choi. I’m truly sorry.”

“You had this one job, Seungkwan.”

“Boss, we better find him as soon as possible. Let me handle him (Seungkwan) when we get home.” Vernon interfered.

“I will take full responsibility.” Bowed Seungkwan.

Seungkwan was given another car just to divide the search. Seungcheol and Vernon, on the other party of search were terribly worried because up until now, no words has been received from the abductor yet.
“Vernon, get me Valentin (Jun).” Seungcheol ordered.

Jun got a call late at night. He was not surprise about the news according to some fluctuated signal he’s receiving on his tapping machine, but he better find Jeonghan before something happens. That explained the change of route and the unavailability of the signal with the chip Jun planted on every clothes Jeonghan ordered him, also with the car.

All in black, Jun geared himself with guns and safety gears. He rushed to his car and drove to the possible places they might bring Jeonghan. Signal maybe down but it was made of the best technology possible that time, there’s a chance that the signal would recover just by the sudden pull of the wind. All they need was to wait for a while until it’d be detected once again.
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On the other hand, Jeonghan finally understood the other. “What now?”

“Minghao will get you, no matter what.”

“He cannot.”

“He will and I am sure of it.” Wonwoo insisted.

“I will not allow it. I will not leave Seungcheol’s side.”

“Do you mean it?” asked the other.

“Of course!”

“There will be a point you will, Jeonghan. Minghao is different from any other people. He’s a devil. He will make you or Seungcheol drop one of you for him.”

Jeonghan was surprised knowing the possible consequences. He knew he had to be more careful but not to the extent that someone would have to give in.

“If you did not sign for this, better stay away. You know how dangerous those families are. You know how it feels.”

Jeonghan nodded and held the other’s hand. “I’ve got an idea.”

The two planned thoroughly “Stay safe.” Said Jeonghan.

“You too.”

“I will keep in touch.”

“No. I will.” Said Wonwoo. “There’s been someone busting the operations. It will be hard. So please, stay safe.”

Jeonghan believed that it was probably Seungcheol who’s behind the sudden busting after he saw a notebook on his husband’s pocket while he’s asleep. He knew it was Minhyuk’s because of the hand writing. That night, Jeonghan thought Seungcheol needs saving.
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Later that moment, at Wonwoo and Jeonghan’s vehicle, a person in black was seen on the car’s side mirror. Covered perfectly from head to toe to conceal his identity. He’s quite mysterious appearing from nowhere and now pointing a gun at Wonwoo’s head. Jeonghan was terrified. He couldn’t think properly but he instinctively embraced Wonwoo. “No. Please.”

Wonwoo was surprised about the action. He wasn’t so sure how the hell would react. Above all, how come he didn’t see the mysterious man coming? That moment, Wonwoo’s life became at stake.

On the other hand, Jun- the man in black, was surprised by Jeonghan’s action. Yet his emotion wasn’t revealed because of the hat he’s wearing and the mask covering his mouth.

“Get down.” Speaking fluent in Korean, the man in black with a low and cold voice uttered as soon as he knocked the car window.

Jeonghan volunteered to come first, but Wonwoo didn’t let Jeonghan go because they didn’t know who this guy was.

Wonwoo raised his hands as a sign of surrender but a gun was kept on his back in case. While going out of the car Wonwoo ordered Jeonghan “Don’t go out. We don’t know him.” as if he was protecting him. Jun, on the other hand, pulled the suspect out of the car roughly and forced him on his knees.

Given the situation, Jun was really bewildered. The stranger was supposed to be the offender but why was he acting like he’s also the victim in the situation?

“Please, don’t hurt him.” Jeonghan pleaded.

“What do you want?” Wonwoo interrupted as he talked to the man in black. His face was hidden still by the darkness of the night.

“Jeonghan.” Said him firmly.

“What do you need from him?” asked Wonwoo.

“Choi Seungcheol sent me. What give you the right to talk as if you have the authority over the Vice President Choi?” Threatened Jun as he pressed Wonwoo deeper to the ground.

But Jeonghan had this idea who might that mysterious man be. It sounded like a more serious Jun but he wouldn’t think that it was Jun at all because of the roughness and coldness the mysterious man displayed. Although, he was somehow clinging to that thought. Before he interrupted, another car came from the front.

Seungcheol got the gun from Vernon’s hand as he stepped close near the commotion. “You bastard! You try to harm my family…” Activating the pistol on his hands “… I will put a bullet in your head.”

Vernon came capturing the poor Wonwoo in exchange of Jun as he immediately pushed his face with cheeks kissing the ground. “Who are you and who sent you?”

“Vernon. Please, let him go.” asked Jeonghan.

“It’s going to be alright, hyung.” Assured Vernon. On the other hand, Seungcheol ran to Jeonghan and secured him on his arms. For the first time, the tightness felt different. He felt loved. Jeonghan was surprised on how Seungcheol reacted while protecting him. However, he couldn’t help but to protect Wonwoo from them.

“Release him, I said!” shouted Jeonghan Jeonghan.

“Why do you ask for him? He tried to hurt you.” said Seungcheol worriedly.

“No. I’m fine. Is Seungkwan fine?”

“He called us.”

Since Seungcheol had already decided Wonwoo’s fate, Jeonghan had no other choice but to shout aloud and order Vernon roughly for the first time. “I told you to let go, Vernon!” Jeonghan was terrified for Wonwoo’s safety.

Vernon took the cap off the stranger and let them meet eyes with his boss who was pointing a gun at him. Seeing a familiar and quite annoying face, Seungcheol uttered “You! Did he send you?”

On the other hand, Vernon was startled on how Jeonghan desperately shouted at him just to free a man who initially offended them all.

“I- I called for him.” said Jeonghan. “He was just too scared so he ran off with me. He mean no harm! Please, let go of him.”

Vernon was waiting for Seungcheol’s response and since Jeonghan was desperate, Wonwoo was released. But not so fast, they needed to interrogate him.

“Jeon Wonwoo.” Called Seungcheol.

“Good evening, Mr. Choi.” His smirk was as ever irritating to the other man’s eyes.

“What do you want from my partner?”

“Let me explain, Cheol but this is not the right place to discuss.” Interrupted Jeonghan.

Meanwhile, before anyone learn Jun’s true identity behind his covers, he stood back and wait by his car. He stayed in case they needed back up.

“If you want to talk, we should be in private. You do not want someone else listening to my story.” Said Wonwoo.

Seungcheol acknowledged the request. They talked in the car while driving. Seungcheol and Jeonghan were with Wonwoo. Vernon was asked to drive Jeonghan’s car while Jun was right on the tail to watch.

“What do you want?” asked Seungcheol ever cautious to the other man.

“Cheol, we have to make this a secret. Only between us.”

Jeonghan was very serious in his tone but anything Seungcheol promised in that car might be broken since every car and suit he had was wired because of his mission. So everything he says is being heard by the man behind the wires. Unless, if the signal fail to deliver.

“Wonwoo, is my brother.”

Seungcheol was surprised upon the revelation because there was no indication from the moment they saw each other for the first time that they were related. “What?”

“Did you find him yourself?”

“He found me.” explained Jeonghan.

Meanwhile Wonwoo interrupted. “I am sorry about the event. I just don’t know who to trust.”

“You’ve got to be kidding me.” Seungcheol murmured learning that it was getting a little too complicated for them. Now, his sworn enemy has become somewhat important to his wife. “How can I trust you when you are with Minghao?”

“Don’t. I won’t force you. I earned my position, President Choi. I had no choice, I had to survive.”

Seungcheol somehow understood what Wonwoo meant. He’s been there.

“So, what’s the plan?” Seungcheol forcing himself with an alliance he’d never imagine. He got to look up in every angle.

“I’m staying with Minghao. I’ll keep an eye. Just an advice, watch your every step President Choi. This is not an easy game to play with.”

Seungcheol nodded. “Just try to keep your mouth shut, Jeon-ssi. I cannot protect you and I don’t still trust you.”

“I expect nothing of you. I survived and I still can. Just watch over Jeonghan for me.”

“Well said. Off you go.” stopping by the nearest town so the other could still make it up to the city by morning without creating suspicions.

Before alighting the car, Wonwoo advised. “Do not be so confident, President Choi. There’s always a bullet watching over your head. Take care. By the way, that Seungkwan. If I were you, do not trust him.”

“I am not.” Answered Seungcheol.

Right by the windows, “Take care, Jeonghan.”

“I will. You too, brother. I love you. We’ll talk soon.”

Wonwoo was startled with the unscripted brotherly love but he needed to respond. “I love you too.” It’s not his thing, you know. Wonwoo smiled sweetly, still Seungcheol didn’t like it. It’s disgusting now that the relationship they had was too complicated to handle.

Leaving the couple alone in the car, Jeonghan was worried about their assistants. “You won’t kill Seungkwan, don’t you?”

“They will talk.” said Seungcheol with a serious expression. Regarding the relationship between Jeonghan and Wonwoo, he wanted to know more, but he could only take one pill at a time. They should rest first and discuss it tomorrow. What’s important was Jeonghan is safe and that was all that matters that time.

“We can trust Seungkwan, Cheol. Believe me.” Jeonghan hiding his secrets he couldn’t reveal to Seungcheol just yet.

“We’ll find out.”
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VERNON’S GARAGE_

After putting off the engine it became completely quiet in the car. One was indifferent and one was scared.

“I’m sorry.” Said Seungkwan.

However Vernon remained quiet. They both went in the house, Seungkwan was just trying to weigh things that time if he’d let someone just kill him that night or leave.

The chubby assistant was about to send Vernon his decision when he found how cold Vernon stared at him. It was piercing the Seungkwan became flustered.

It just startled him big time when Vernon asked “Did he hurt you?” instead of the other way around.

“N-not really.” Stuttering with all flushed cheeks as he hid his hands at his back.

Well, it couldn’t escape Vernon’s eyes. The blood in the other’s hand he could not forget. “That must hurt a lot.” pulling Seungkwan’s hand suddenly as he observed the other intently in the face. “Your lips.” Finding a few bruises on it. Vernon suspected that he used his teeth to untangle the rope. “Stay still.”

Vernon took the medical kit quietly and let Seungkwan sit just like what the man did when he had those wounds the last time. Only that, he’s more stiff and cold upon saying good words.

“No. I’m fine.” Looking bravely to the other’s eyes. “I’m really sorry this happen.”

However, the other seemed to ignore his sentences as he started cleaning Seungkwan’s wounds quietly.

“I-I can do it.” volunteered Seungkwan, but still, Vernon ignored him and right after he finished putting gauze on the other’s wrist. Vernon got ice for the boy’s swollen lips.

Seungkwan held the bag of ice, trying to think how to have a conversation with Vernon. “I’m okay now. Go to your bed and rest well.” he smiled.

“And you?” asked Vernon.

“I think, I should g-“ Seungkwan cut his words when a sudden action interrupted his words. A daring kiss on his lips by the other.

In an instant, it shut the other down. He became dazed, more than surprised. The kiss was so sudden and aggressive he never could have imagined. Vernon took a little while as he paused by looking at the other’s blushed face after a fearless action. Vernon looked at him intensely but later on became at ease, so far, a little smile was made. He came near, almost no space in between them when he held the boy’s waist and leaned forward.

“I was worried.” Whispered Vernon. Slowly he was wrapping around his arms to Seungkwan’s body as he pecked Seungkwan’s cheeks gently.

Seungkwan became more tensed. That moment, Seungkwan couldn’t even look at any Vernon in the eyes. Instead, he focused his eyes on the man’s shoes. That was the time Vernon took advantage of his roommate. He got close to him tight and intimate, touching every little bare skin of Seungkwan, delicately. Little pecks slowly helped easing Seungkwan’s stiff body until the chasing of breathes were not of being scared anymore but to the pleasure he’s feeling in every touch made by the other. Being wrapped around the reliable and handsome body guard, Seungkwan surrendered as Vernon slowly and pleasurably conquering his body and soul.
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After the good time, the young filaudite was obviously exhausted he couldn’t even move his legs. On the contrary, Vernon still had the audacity to stand up and tidy himself. Even smoothing out the tiniest crumple in his suit and said “That was something I enjoyed. Thank you for letting me in.” teasing with a smirk and arrogantly making Seungkwan felt a little used while blaming himself that it was also his fault. However, the tone of Vernon was kind of offensive for him.

As soon, as Vernon had finish tidying himself, he spoke once more, but with the obvious threat in his voice. “I won’t let you hurt Jeonghan and Seungcheol hyung, young man.” Then, afterwards, raising a small device on his hands from the boy’s pocket in his suit. “Thanks for this.” He grinned devilishly as he discovered something, a recorder-tapping device that would put his masters in trouble. “Now.” Vernon was assembling his gun to point at the man in his bed, covered by a mere blanket. “Reveal who’s behind this.”

On the other hand, Seungkwan felt terrible that time. First he felt guilt. Second, betrayed, and third terrified. “Please… D-don’t kill me. I-I’m just following orders” Holding the blanket tight all over his body. “It is not my intention to hurt.” He continued with his shaky voice.

“Then tell me and I assure you, no one has to know about this.” Vernon still mercilessly pointing his gun straight to Seungkwan’s head after as if nothing happened between them that very night, he demanded. “Speak! No one should get hurt, my dear. You know our bosses hates cruelty.”

“I-I” still a tremble was heard in his speaking. “I-I can’t tell.”

As soon as Seungkwan showed resistance, Vernon adjust the body of the gun indicating that the gun has its bullet ready to hit him dead. The boy crumpled deeply into his position- extremely frightened.

“I’m giving you one more chance to live.” Vernon said in a cold voice. “Who sent you?”

“Please don’t hurt me. Let me explain. Please.” Seungkwan begged in tears desperately. “They called me that afternoon.” Pertaining to the moment Jun was noticing he’s getting out of mind lately. “I take orders in exchange of my brother’s life. Please. If they knew about this, they will surely kill him. I-I’m sorry.”

Learning that it’s a blackmail made by none other than Atty. Lee who forced the young man, whom he admitted he’s fond with from the very moment they’ve seen each other, Vernon pointed the gun down and sat beside the boy coolly.

“Alright. I understand. Let’s have a deal. Do what I ask and I will make sure to get your brother alive back in your arms. Alright?
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Do you know who’s behind the abduction of Jeonghan hyung earlier?”

“I don’t know. I can’t tell. I swear.” Pleaded Seungkwan.

“Then, do you know why Atty. Lee is doing this?”

“I’m not sure either, Vernon. Please forgive me.”

“I am not the one whom you should ask for that. I need to call someone. Rest for now. I need to take care of something first. And… sorry I was harsh to you.”

Instead of staying, Vernon left his own house just to do something that very night.

He called Seungcheol for the confirmation and had learned some of the things he should know. He was surprised learning about a certain information but it was a relief knowing that Jeonghan wasn’t hurt. At least he should take care of one thing that night and that’s Attorney Lee SeokMin’s mysterious agenda in regards with the Chois. He should be discreet for now while he’s got no evidence of the accusations. As of the moment, Vernon couldn’t think of any to accuse the young lawyer who seemed to capture Jeonghan’s trust for some reason.

“What does he want from us?” Vernon thought to himself.

Since things were still unclear and pure speculations, Vernon and Seungcheol decided to lay low. On the other hand, Jun was going to play the aggressive one.

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LANCELOT_
The next morning_ Choi Seungcheol accompanied his father to fit on some ordered suits.

“One should move.” Said Jun.

“Haste is not necessary. We can wait.”

“No. No one’s getting holidays here, Seungcheol. If you stop right now, it will all fall on you.”

“Do you have something in mind?” asked Seungcheol.

“I will be the one to play this time. Keep my gun loaded.” Jun volunteered.

“Tell me what to do.”

“Just the normal things. Let’s bring them to a bait. It will be better if we point it out to another man we can eliminate first.”

“I see. I was thinking about the Lee. I guess they’re the best target. All are getting to our favor with the Senator’s death.”

Jun smirked. “I got you.”