As we left the building, the clouds above began to part, revealing a sliver of moonlight that bathed the site in a pale, ghostly glow. The storm was coming, and I was ready for it.
Yura and I walked silently back to the car, the tension between us palpable. I could feel the shift in the atmosphere, a shared understanding that the night was far from over. The cold air bit at my skin, but the fire inside me burned too hot to notice. The truth was out—Min-seok had tried to sabotage my work, but the real battle was just beginning.
Yura drove us to the private meeting room she had arranged earlier, a small, nondescript space in an unremarkable building on the edge of the city. It was the perfect location for what we needed—a place where we could confront our enemy without any prying eyes or ears. As we pulled up to the building, I felt a grim sense of purpose settle over me. This was it. We were going to end this tonight.
The room was stark and functional, with just a table and a few chairs. The fluorescent lights cast a harsh, unforgiving glow over everything, making the space feel cold and clinical. It was fitting for the task at hand. Yura moved with her usual efficiency, setting up her laptop on the table, while I paced the length of the room, my thoughts racing.
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I had never imagined I'd find myself in a situation like this—trapped in a web of deceit and betrayal, forced to confront those who had wronged me. But as I stood there, the anger and frustration that had been building inside me for weeks began to solidify into something else: resolve. I wasn't going to let Min-seok win. He had made a mistake coming after me, and now, he was going to pay.
The door creaked open, and the contractor—the saboteur—was led into the room by one of Yura's associates. His face was pale, his eyes wide with fear. He knew he was caught, and there was no way out. He stumbled into the chair opposite me, his hands trembling as he tried to meet my gaze. But he couldn't. He couldn't bear to look me in the eyes.
"Do you know why you're here?" Yura's voice was icy, each word a shard of ice aimed at the man before us.
The contractor swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing in his throat. "I... I didn't mean for it to go this far," he stammered, his voice shaky. "It was just supposed to be a few delays, nothing serious—"
"Nothing serious?" I interrupted, my voice sharp. I could feel the anger bubbling up inside me, threatening to spill over. "You call sabotaging my entire project nothing serious? Do you have any idea what you've done? The damage you've caused?"
"I—I didn't want to do it," he pleaded, his voice breaking. "Min-seok, he... he gave me no choice. He threatened me, said he'd ruin my business if I didn't help him. I didn't know what else to do!"
Yura leaned forward, her gaze piercing. "And so you chose to betray Jiyeon, to sabotage her work, just to save your own skin. Pathetic."
The contractor flinched at her words, his whole body trembling with fear. I could see the sweat beading on his forehead, the way his hands shook as he clutched the edge of the table. He was a man on the brink, and we were about to push him over the edge.
"Tell us everything," I demanded, my voice cold and hard. "Who else is involved? What did Min-seok plan? Don't leave anything out."
Yura's gaze hardened as she fixed him with a cold stare. "We'll be watching you. If you try anything, you won't just have Min-seok to worry about."
He swallowed hard, nodding again. "I understand."
Yura rose from her chair, signaling that the meeting was over. "You have 24 hours to get us what we need," she said, her voice brooking no argument. "After that, your fate is in our hands."
The contractor stumbled out of the room, his fear almost palpable as he hurried to comply. I watched him go, a sense of grim satisfaction settling over me. We had what we needed, and Min-seok's days of meddling in my affairs were numbered.
But as the door closed behind him, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Min-seok was a powerful man, with resources and connections that ran deep. He wouldn't go down without a fight, and I knew that by going after him, we were making a powerful enemy.
Yura seemed to sense my thoughts, her expression softening slightly as she turned to me. "Are you okay?"
I nodded, though my mind was still racing. "I'm fine. Just... thinking about what comes next."
Yura's lips curved into a small, reassuring smile. "Whatever happens, we'll face it together. Min-seok may have power, but so do we. And we're smarter, more resourceful. We'll make sure he regrets ever crossing us."
I took a deep breath, letting her words steady me. She was right—we had come this far, and we weren't about to back down now. Min-seok had tried to destroy everything I'd worked for, but instead, he had only made me stronger, more determined.
"We'll make sure he never forgets who he's dealing with," I said, my voice firm with resolve.
Yura nodded, her gaze steady. "Good. Now, let's get to work."
As we left the building, the cold night air hit me like a slap, but it only sharpened my focus. The clouds had cleared, revealing a sky full of stars, twinkling like diamonds against the velvet blackness. It was a reminder that no matter how dark things seemed, there was always light to be found.
We had won this battle, but the war was far from over. Min-seok had made a powerful enemy in me, and I was more determined than ever
to see him brought down. With Yura by my side, I knew we could take on anything he threw at us.