The Arrangement

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All four boys that is Jisung, Minho, Seungmin and Chan were assembled in Minho's office at around 2PM to discuss the final plan. It took a lot of convincing from Jisung and Seungmin, but there were able to make Minho agree to the plan. The atmosphere in the room complimented the dull look on Chan's face. The boy slept for 6 hours straight, yet he looked tired as hell.

"What is the final plan?" Chan said sipping the coffee that Jisung bought him when he woke up.
"I pulled some connections and found the final location of the auction." Minho said sighing after completing the sentence.
"Please remember. Whatever I say inside this room, stays here. No one should know. I mean it, no one." Minho said looking at the rest of the three with his cat eyes.

All three nodded in reply before letting Minho continue.
"The auction will take place at 'Marteez' hotel tonight. It will start at 1AM and end at 4AM. We will send Seungmin there with a different identity, as a new entrepreneur. You will have to learn your identity by heart." Minho explained looking at Seungmin in the end.
"I understand." The youngest in the room replied before nodding his head.

"I believe Hyunjin will be saved for last and sold to the highest bidder. Seungmin, remember, no matter what the cost is, you have got to be the highest bidder. They don't exchange money at the auction; the money matter is solved separately later. They will allow you to take him with you though. Don't bring him back directly to the headquarters; take him to your 'made up' home. As much as I know them, they will probably stalk you for a day or two. We'll rent a mansion for that and keep Hyunjin there for a day or two. I will take care of the further proceedings." Minho finished explaining.

The rest three looked at him in awe. They were impressed by his skills as a detective.
"What is the risk in this?" Chan asked. He could read Minho's face and expressions. The other looked unsure and uncomfortable.
"It is all risky. One mistake and Seungmin's identity will be revealed. We'll all be dead or sold to a stranger." Minho said shrugging his shoulders. Chan just nodded in understanding.

"I will go along with Seungmin." Chan declared standing up from his seat.
"Don't even dream about it. We're sending Seungmin because he's a junior detective. He's not much known in this field. You, everybody knows you Chan. Everybody! They will easily recognize you." Minho rambled out, not even giving Chan to plead.
"I can't let Seungmin risk all for me!" Chan argued back.
"No. Hyung, you're not going anywhere and that's final." Minho yelled making everyone silent. Jisung stepped up and rubbed his back to calm his fiancé down.

Seungmin looked around him and took in the situation.
"Hyung." He mumbled looking at Chan who did not even spare him a glance. He was busy glaring Minho.
"I know what I was getting into when I decided to enter this field. Don't worry about me. I will be fine." Seungmin slowly walked towards Chan.
"But what if something happens to you?"
"I promise to take utmost care of this fact. It's not like this is my first case. I am confident, I can do it." Seungmin reassured Chan and hugged the older.

Chan was a bit hesitant at first but hugged the younger back after a while.
"There are some other things that we need to take care of." Minho said. The boys pulled out of the hug and looked at him with confusion.
"Chan, I need you to arrange a luxurious car. It should be new and should be registered under the name 'Park Jiwon'. Also, we'll need to look for a mansion or something, so that Seungmin has a place to stay. You also need to arrange a huge amount of cash. It is needed in case we are not able to bring Hyunjin back legally. I will take care of the rest." Minho said exhaling in the end.