Narrator's P.O.V
"Let's kill him boss." Kangta seethes
"No, we can't. He has the evidence of our illegal dealings we have to get it back first."
"What is the point? The gang is done for either way, he's probably taken the evidence and reported it to the police already. We might as well kill him while the police haven't done anything yet. It'll relinquish some of my anger."
"There may still be a way to save the gang." The boss says.
"How?"
"Don't you find it strange that Jung Woo took the evidence 2 days ago and yet there still hasn't been any movement from the police? This must mean that there is something holding him back. We have to quickly find a way to get the evidence back."
"FUCK!" Kangta kicks the wall, leaving a gaping hole. "I can't believe I was fooled by that guy. When we get the evidence back let me kill him boss."
"Once we get what we need you can do whatever you want with him."
Tiffany and Jessica are both strolling along the streets of Seoul, window shopping. Tiffany gets the funny feeling as though someone is watching her.
"Jessie, I think there's someone following us." Tiffany whispers and tightens her hold on Jessica's arm.
Jessica turns her head backwards but sees no one.
"You're just paranoid Tiff." Jessica squeezes Tiffany's hand in reassurance, and they both continue walking. A man steps out from behind a wall and continues trailing the two girls.
The man places some papers on the desk in front of the Bloody Rose gang leader.
"These three are the only people outside the gang that Jung Woo has contact with. It seems as though this Stephanie girl is in an intimate relationship with Jung Woo. I can't seem to find any information on this Han Jung Woo. The name must be his alias and not his real name." The private investigator speaks. The boss nods and Kangta steps forward handing the PI a wad of cash. The PI bows and leaves the room.
"Kwon Yuri, Jung Jessica Sooyeon, Hwang Stephanie Mi Young." The boss reads each of the papers containing the girls' profiles.
"FUCK, he's got connections to the police." Kangta says while reading over the boss' shoulder. "That Kwon Yuri girl is part of the Seoul Police Force." The boss just places Yuri's profile down on the table, as if Yuri's police status didn't affect him at all.
"Jessica Jung Sooyeon, secretary of Hwang Shipping and Transportation…Hmm…Interesting." The Boss strokes his beard and places Jessica's profile down.
"Hwang Stephanie Mi Young…veterinarian...nothing interesting here." The boss lowers Tiffany's profile, however, some words catch his eye and he brings the paper up again. "Daughter of CEO of Hwang Shipping and Transportation…" The boss reads out in the low tone, mouth curving up at the corners. "Perfect."
"What's perfect boss?" Kangta asks.
"This girl." The boss points to Tiffany's picture. "Will be our ticket to freedom. We will catch her and offer to trade her life for the evidence. She is the daughter of the Hwang CEO, so we can use her life to threaten him from turning himself in. It's will be like hitting two birds with one stone." The boss laughs evilly.
Taeyeon walks into the Hwang Co. building, catching the lift to the top floor. Jessica stands up from behind the secretary desk when she sees Taeyeon, she immediately goes over to scan her card, opening the CEO room and allowing Taeyeon to enter.
"Officer Kim." Mr Hwang stands up from behind his desk.
"Mr Hwang, it's time. We have all the evidence we need, it's time to turn yourself in. Have you spoken to Tippani about this yet?"
"N-no I haven't."
"I understand that it will be difficult to tell her such things, but please sir, she has to know. I will allow you some time to contact her before I hand over the evidence to the police chief. I will be back for you in the afternoon."
"Thank you Officer Kim, for giving me time."
"It's the least I can do for Tippani."
*Brrrr, Brrrr* Taeyeon's phone vibrates.
"Excuse me sir while I take this call." Taeyeon walks to a far corner of the room. "Hello?"
"Han Jung Woo." A voice spoke, and Taeyeon recognised it as the voice belonging to the gang leader.
"Oh Boss, I'll be back soon, there's just a few problems with the shipments today." Taeyeon replies calmly.
"Boss? I don't remember having a traitor in the gang." The boss says dangerously.
"W-what do you mean?" Taeyeon stutters.
"You know exactly what I mean Han Jung Woo."
Knowing that it would be pointless to deny any longer Taeyeon jut decides to admit it.
"So you finally figured everything out huh? Well, it's already too late, I have already obtained all the evidence needed to wipe out your gang for good." Taeyeon smirks into the phone.
"Oh, I wouldn't say that too early." The boss chuckles. "You see Jung Woo, we have a certain red-headed girl by the name of Hwang Stephanie in our possession."
"YOU WHAT? Let her go this instant!"
"Let her go? Where's the fun in that? There has to be a trade of course."
"What do you want?" Taeyeon says through gritted teeth.
"You know very well what I want. I'll trade you the life of this girl for all the evidence you have collected …and tell Hwang that he can turn himself in but mention nothing of our business relations. Fair trade if I should say so myself."
"…" There is a moment of pause as Taeyeon tries to think of a plan.
"Hesitating now are we? Well, maybe this will speed up your decision."
Taeyeon hears a slapping sound in the background follows by shrieks and screams. Her phone beeps and she opens the message. It is a picture of Tiffany lying on the ground battered, bruised and bloodied. Taeyeon's eyes begin to sting as the tears threaten to fall.
"Deal." Taeyeon says through gritted teeth. "And don't you dare touch another hair on her head."
"That's a good boy."
"Send me your location and I will bring you the evidence." Taeyeon was about to hang up when the boss adds in one last thing.
"And Jung Woo, if you dare to come with back up from the police then it's bye bye to your friend."
Taeyeon disconnects the call and grips the phone tightly she turns back to Mr Hwang.
"What was that about? You seem distressed."
"There's been a change of plans Mr Hwang. You no longer have to turn yourself in any more."
"What? What is the reason?"
"Tiffany has been captured by those bastards."
"NO! Not Tiffany." Mr Hwang collapses to the floor.
"Mr Hwang, I must go and save Tiffany. They will let her go if I give them back the evidence."
"L-let me come too." Mr Hwang wobbly stands up.
"No sir, it's too dangerous."
"Please, she is my daughter." He croaks. Taeyeon sighs and nods her head once.
Taeyeon and Mr Hwang run to her car and Taeyeon speeds off. She chants a litany of prayers over and over again, hoping that Tiffany will be alright. Taeyeon's phone rings and she puts on the Bluetooth receiver to her ear.
"Hello?"
"Tae, when are you going to bring the evidence? I'm at the police station waiting for you."
"There is no more evidence."
"Tae what are you saying? Get to the station with the evidence now!"
"I can't Yuri, they've got Tiffany and they'll kill her if I don't give them the evidence."
"You can't do this Tae, it's not right. We'll get the SWAT team to come there and save Tiffany, you can't give them the evidence. You've worked too hard for this Tae, you spent 4 years of your life to obtain this, you can't let it go to waste." Yuri pleads.
"I don't care about anything else but Ppani's safety." Taeyeon speaks sternly.
"Tae-" Yuri starts but Taeyeon has already disconnected the call.
"Goddamn it Tae." Yuri ruffles her hair in frustration.