Chapter 89
The next morning, Shan Wolf and Ingrid Mikage left for work. Shan left his pet puppy in the care of his mother, Helen Brooke, before heading out.
Ingrid hopped into Shan's car, as her own vehicle was still being serviced. The two headed to Won Group together. However, when they arrived, Shan initially dropped her off a little further from the entrance to maintain their professional image.
But Ingrid hesitated before getting out.
"You... You can drop me in front, you know. Or we can just... get out together."
Her cheeks turned slightly red as she avoided his gaze.
Shan Wolf glanced at her in confusion, scratching the back of his head.
"If you want," he replied casually.
He then drove towards the parking lot, where the two eventually parked and got out together.
Their arrival did not go unnoticed. Several employees who happened to be nearby glanced in their direction, exchanging whispers as they watched the two walk together. Everyone knew they had a history, and Mei Yoo Jun was already aware of their relationship. However, what she didn't know was that the two were using each other.
As Mei watched them chatting casually, however, something caught her attention. Their interactions seemed different from before. The way they spoke and behaved around each other made her feel that the two had grown considerably closer.
"Boo!"
Eva suddenly rushed towards Shan Wolf as he arrived at the IR department. She practically pounced on him, wrapping her arms around him before he could even reach his cubicle.
"Eva?" Shan raised an eyebrow, momentarily caught off guard.
"I heard from someone that your home got bombed!" she exclaimed, looking up at him with concern.
Shan gently patted her head, offering her a reassuring smile.
"It's okay. I'm fine."
However, he leaned closer and lowered his voice to a whisper.
"But stay vigilant. We'll talk in private."
Eva Kim nodded, understanding that he wasn't going to discuss it openly at work.
Just as Shan was about to settle down and get to work, something caught his attention. A gift box had been placed on his desk.
Curious, he reached for it and opened the lid.
His expression immediately darkened.
Inside was the very same fire extinguisher.
"Like my gift, Mr. Wolf?"
Shan slowly turned his head towards the voice. Gang Si Won was casually leaning against the side of his cubicle, wearing a satisfied smile.
Without hesitation, Shan lunged forward and grabbed him with one arm, lifting him clean off the floor.
"You fucker! Was it you?!" he demanded furiously.
"Oh my, why are you acting like this, Mr. Wolf?" Gang Si Won replied, his smile growing wider. "I didn't know you were such a hot-blooded one. Isn't that right...?"
He leaned closer, bringing his mouth near Shan's ear before quietly whispering.
"Grim...?"
"Cut the bullshit, asshole! Do you think placing a fire extinguisher in front of my apartment is some kind of game to you?!" Shan yelled, his grip tightening as anger burned in his eyes.
"Oh, you mean the bomb incident that made the news?" Gang Si Won responded in a cunning yet seemingly innocent tone. He tilted his head slightly, pretending to be surprised. "I pity your situation, but are you implying that I planted a bomb? What proof do you have against me, Mr. Wolf?"
"Hmm..."
Shan stared at him for a moment before finally releasing his grip. Gang Si Won landed back on his feet, casually straightening his clothes.
"Get lost, and don't piss me off with your jokes," Shan said coldly.
"Sure, sure. But hey, we don't have that kind of relationship anymore, so let's keep things professional, shall we?"
Gang Si Won gave Shan a friendly pat on the shoulder before casually walking past him.
Shan remained where he was, watching him leave with a displeased expression. His mind was already racing, trying to figure out what the bastard was planning next.
Meanwhile, Rae Yoorin had witnessed the entire exchange from the side. She watched Gang Si Won walk away, her expression tense with anxiety as she wondered what he was planning to do.
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That very afternoon, Shan Wolf was summoned to Ingrid Mikage's office.
The moment he entered, Ingrid slammed her palm against her desk, making the sound echo throughout the room.
"Are you freaking insane?! Right now, there are a shit ton of rumours going around about you grabbing a Director, for crying out loud!" she yelled, glaring at him from behind her desk. "Do you think you have any right to grab a Director by the collar, let alone a transfer employee from outside Korea?! Dammit!"
"Don't try to lecture me, Ingrid. He admitted it straight to my face! He even said, 'Like my gift,' with that sly tone and that smug look on his face!" Shan retorted, throwing his hands up in frustration.
Ingrid looked at Shan Wolf before turning away with a heavy sigh. She pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a headache coming on.
"Look, if you keep fucking up, both Gang Si Won and Jen Heo Won will secure the majority vote in the board of directors' meeting. By then, we'll be fucked for sure. And I mean every single one of us. Our top priority is to make sure Eva Kim becomes CEO," Ingrid explained, her voice stern.
Shan Wolf looked at her for a moment before asking, "Team Leader, is that offer still available?"
"What?" Ingrid turned towards him.
Then she remembered what she had offered him yesterday regarding taking over Won Group.
"Wait... The offer about taking over Won Group together? Shan..."
Ingrid Mikage stared at him, noticing the determined, cold expression on his face.
"I know what the fuck I can do. From hacking into systems to taking out thugs, and even saving your daughter. But I'll never let Gang Si Won take what's mine..."
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That evening, Director Gang Si Won was in his office, speaking to the chairman, his father, Eh San Won, over the phone.
"Yes, Chairman. The documents concerning the 'playthings' will be handled tomorrow, and I guarantee they won't be found. As for the mole, I'll take care of it. So please, don't spoil my sister too much."
He casually ended the call and placed his phone on the desk.
Just then, the office door suddenly slammed open, revealing Rae Yoorin standing at the entrance.
"It's okay. I was planning to call her in anyway."
Gang Si Won waved his secretary off, signalling her to leave. The secretary nodded and quietly closed the door behind her, leaving the two alone.
"It was you, wasn't it?" Rae Yoorin confronted him immediately.
"That news this morning about a penthouse where a bomb was found by its resident... That was Shan Wolf's penthouse. How the fuck did you know where he lived? And how did you..."
"Break in?" Gang Si Won finished her sentence, wearing a faint smile.
"I knew it! That time when you said something about being a mercenary or something..." Rae Yoorin trailed off, staring at him.
"So?"
He stepped forward, invading Rae Yoorin's personal space with a sly, mischievous look.
"I'm truly glad you found out the real me. After all, you're the one who hates fake relationships, aren't you?"
He casually reached out and touched her cheek.
"W-What are you... doing...?" she stammered, a chill running down her spine as fear slowly crept into her heart.
"You're a curious little one, aren't you? Unaware of just how much the Wolf and I have in common."
Gang Si Won ran his finger along her cheek, almost as if he were teasing her, despite the disgust Rae Yoorin felt towards him.
"What do you mean?" she asked, her eyes narrowing. "Wolf? Shan Wolf? What do you mean you two have in common?"
"Puhehehe... Aigoo, aigoo."
He chuckled, slowly moving his finger down until his hand found its way around her neck.
"Have you ever wondered why Shan Wolf suddenly changed? Why he started living like a goody two-shoes, pretending to lead an ordinary life?" he asked.
"You might think it was because of that coin incident, but the truth is... It was all me."
His fingers tightened slightly around her neck.
"I was the one who brought the Reaper back onto my chessboard."
"Ack! Let go... you psycho!" Rae Yoorin struggled, grabbing his wrist as she tried to pry his hand away.
"How adorable. I think I understand why Father enjoys his 'playthings'. So easy to break, so easy to replace."
He tightened his grip further, lifting Rae Yoorin until her feet barely touched the floor.
"Shan Wolf... The guy you've been fucking in whose bed, what if I told you he was just like me? No, worse. If I told you he wouldn't hesitate to kill you, dear, would you believe me?"
Gang Si Won finally released her.
Rae Yoorin dropped to her knees, coughing and desperately catching her breath. Her mind was struggling to process the shocking revelation.
"You... You mean...?"
She slowly looked up at Gang Si Won, her eyes filled with disbelief.
He squatted down to meet her at eye level before finally revealing the truth.
"Shan Wolf was the most dangerous, most powerful, and most wanted child mercenary ever trained. A child who was supposed to be killed on sight. Codename 000... Grim."
He paused, allowing the revelation to sink in before continuing.
"And me? 002. Codename... Joker. A child of a thousand faces."
His smile widened as he tilted his head.
"And the face you're seeing right now is my true face. The face of a psychotic, manipulative killer, Yoorin."
"Kukukuku... Kuhahaha..."
Gang Si Won threw his head back, bursting into uncontrollable laughter.
"KUAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"
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Chapter 89 — End.