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Chapter 81: Sleep Well

Y/N POV

"My apologies, did I hear you correctly?" I laughed.

Ryoto nodded, looking serious. I regained my composure, looking at him cautiously.

"Why?"

"Because I have information you might want, Ms. Kang," he stated, slowly walking out of the dining room.

"Oh?" I asked, walking somewhat behind him as we entered the main entry hall.

I watched as his tall figure effortlessly strolled across the room, stopping at the foot of the large sofa before he sat down. I studied his facial expression as I too, headed toward the sofa. His faint smile had long faded, I could tell he was nothing short of serious.

"I've no doubt you're aware that it was most of my men whom you'd encountered the night of NCT's stocks party," he began. "But even though we were able to closely imitate the attackers from the recent shootings, we aren't them."

"Hold, on, give me a moment to backtrack before you continue," I said, thinking over his words. "You said most, so some of the men there-?"

"No, some of them weren't any of mine," he calmly stated. "I could only assume they worked directly for my client. That's why there was gunfire and the shooting broke out in my absence. I was only paid to get you out of there for the time being."

His words weighed heavily on my mind.

"I wasn't able to review the latest footage due to my being here, but you're saying the recent shootings had nothing to do with you and your mob?" I questioned, wanting to make sure everything checked out.

"Mm," he nodded.

"How can I trust what you're saying?" I bluntly asked.

He paused for a moment, thinking of the right words to say. He could easily be giving me false information that could later cause damage to all of us.

"You don't have to," he said quietly. "But I'm really hoping you choose to."

I didn't take my eyes off of his calm expression as the two of us sat in a moment of silence.

"I should be heading to bed soon," I finally said, standing.

Ryoto nodded, watching as I stood, making my way towards the stairs.

"Sleep well, Ms. Kang."

"You too, Mr. Baek."

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