As the exit door neared, the anxiety reached its peak. Eventually, Jo Kyung-cheon presented a security card and pushed Lee-yeon forward. She took a step, whispering to him.
Directopr, please. Just make sure that boy doesnt get hurt. His na is Gyu-baek, Lee Gyu-baek. Hes eight years old and smart, so if you explain the situation, hell understand. Ill co back. I have connections at Suguk Pharmaceutical, no, within the Kwon family. I wont end it like this.
What?
As Jo Kyung-cheons mouth began to open wide, she spoke as if piercing through him.
Kwon Ki-seok will pay for his sins.
You!
Ive been around that house until this morning.
Lee-yeon, what on earth are you talking about
Professor, its ti for you to leave Kwon Ki-seok behind and consider soone else.
Although her tone was calm, her eyes had a sharp edge, almost like a threat.
If you listen to my request, at least nothing bad will happen.
Jo Kyung-cheon stared at Lee-yeon, looking deeply concerned. His gaze seed to question not only the absurdity of her words but also her ntal state.
I know because I almost beca that houses daughter-in-law.
Jo Kyung-cheon could only watch her, dumbfounded, as she walked away.
***
As Lee-yeon climbed the ergency staircase, she glanced at the CCTV caras hanging from the ceiling corners. With each flight of stairs she passed, she was haunted by the groundless illusion that the black lenses were watching her.
An uneasiness, as if sothing or soone would ambush her from behind, gripped her throat. The place Lee-yeon was in was a staggering eight floors underground, making it even more impossible for her to stop her legs.
!
At that mont, the door below opened, and the sound of its closing echoed. She stopped walking and heightened her senses, but unfortunately, the harsh clattering of hard footsteps rapidly caught up with her.
Darn it, its not ti yet!
Lee-yeon imdiately went to the ground floor, navigating through the artificially constructed forest path, searching for the entrance, and finally erged above ground.
The joy of being back on the surface was fleeting, perhaps due to the determination that she couldnt be dragged back. Her heart throbbed as if it would burst with each breath she took.
While inhaling and exhaling, the refreshing scent of grass entered her nostrils, but it felt ominous rather than pleasant. In monts of danger, the forest had never concealed her, so she couldnt trust it.
But when she turned around
Lee-yeons lips were like desert. She trembled, and her chest fluttered. n in black clothes were roaming around, chasing her.
Ugh!
However, even though she knew she had to run, her legs wouldnt move. Suddenly, a strong cramp seized her lower abdon, making her entire body stiffen.
Ah!.
Moans of pain escaped her lips as if her lower belly convulsed with pain.
She grit her teeth while persistently taking steps forward, her face contorted with pain. A damp sensation, like sothing wet, seeped through her underwear.
No.
Chae-woo, Kwon Chae-woo, where are you?
She clutched her stomach with a contorted face. The faint red stains appeared on her light-colored pants. Overwheld by cascading tears, Lee-yeon couldnt think at all.
She tremblingly took the phone that Jo Kyung-cheon handed her. Upon reaching the surface, it indicated an area where calls were possible.
Lee-yeon imdiately pressed eleven digits of a familiar number. Trtr, trtr. The signal tone began to connect at last, but the pursuing agents overwheld her just as it started.
Ugh! Let go of , let go! How could you!
Her arms were bent behind her, and the phone was thrown far into the thickets.
Put sothing in her mouth.
At soones command, Lee-yeon struggled even more.
Here, not here. Please, to the hospital, take to the hospital!
However, Lee-yeons pleas fell on deaf ears.
Did you bring the injection?
Yes.
Hurry up and administer it.
They continued their conversation, completely ignoring Lee-yeons cries.
Are you people from the Kwon family? Are you the ones who grew up in that doghouse?
!
Lee-yeons curse rendered the surroundings montarily silent.
If anything happens to , ugh, huff, I will truly set this place on fire. Ill burn it all down! I really wont stay still! Ugh!
The montarily silent n forcefully shoved a cloth into Lee-yeons mouth, cutting off her cries.
Lee-yeon thrashed in despair, but her cries and struggles seed to have no impact on them.
Did you hear her? If sothing happens, shell set everything on fire.
Ignoring her, the n continued their conversation as if nothing happened.
Lee-yeon, desperate to preserve the flicker of hope in her heart, opened her eyes wide. She was determined to morize each of their faces.
!
As she scanned the unfamiliar faces, tears fell from her eyes.
This man with the big eyeswhat was his na? Jang Jang. He was undoubtedly soone she had seen several tis in the Kwon family.
When Lee-yeon stared at him without blinking, the man seed to sense her gaze and brought his index finger to his lips.
Jang-jangchangchangchang! She struggled to speak with the gag in her mouth.
In the next second, the do-shaped glass suddenly shattered.
!
Despite the resounding and screeching sounds of the impact, Lee-yeon heard a familiar sound
Kwon Chae-woos ringtone rang from afar.
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