
"No news yet?"
"no one yet. But there's a report that just got data from Busan."'
"Whatis that? Report it."
"Miss Seokyung left Busan after her mother died. The house was left empty. Neighbors saw him more than a year ago. Then we got the facts from a close friend of Miss Seokyung. If I don't remember Miss saying goodbye to her going to work in Seoul, there's a good job offer with a big salary for a year and a half." The voice across the phone explains at length.
"Miss Seokyung did not explain in detail what the job was, which surely Miss said if the money could be used to pay the debt." Further.
"Debit?"
"Yes, sir, based on the description of this friend of Miss, Miss's mother is very sick and has been hospitalized for a long time. When he died his body could not be brought home to be buried if all hospital fees were not paid for."
"Nothing else?"
"There has been no development, sir, we are still observing the house and neighborhood around Miss Seokyung's house."
"Well, call me immediately if you have any new information."
Phone connection disconnected. Kang Inhwan pondered. His hands clenched then supported his forehead which felt heavy.
"Where are you?" Said Hwan in a heartbreaking voice.
For almost two weeks he searched for Seokyung but did not find her. He manages to force Sora to give Seokyung an address in Busan, but she is not there.
New facts emerged so that he realized that he did not know much Seokyung. If he had Seokyung's cell phone number. They had lived together for a year but he did not know Seokyung personally. Hwan condemned his stupidity.
The divorce process with Sora added to the burden of her life. Sora is cunning like a fox. He felt innocent until the end. He refused to sign the divorce papers and threatened to reveal Seokyung's identity in public.
Kang Inhwan is on full alert. He tightened security at his home. Anyone is prohibited from entering. Hwan is afraid that Inkyung and Inseo could have been taken by Sora.
As his mind grew deadlocked, an international call appeared on Hwan's phone screen.
"Hello?" Hwan put the phone in his ear. "Speak." Tell Hwan in a weak voice.
"We found the man who was with Ahn Sora while in Europe. He is of Korean-French descent named Roy Lee." Obviously the guy across the phone.
Hwan. He walked towards the soft sofa. Throw himself in there. Loosened his tie and raised his foot to the table.
"Yes go on."
"In this one year The Swan Ballerina did not hold a world tour, the last time they toured the world three years ago. We're keeping an eye on Roy Lee's target." Further.
A grin appeared on Hwan's lips. So touring the world or chasing a dream is just a lie Sora. His head is throbbing pain. He's angry at himself. How could he be played like this. He believed in Sora.
"Capture Roy Lee and immediately take him to Seoul. I'll wait three more days." Hwan's running out of time. He will use Roy Lee to threaten Sora. Not only did Sora have his US card, Hwan was the same. They're breakeven. Hwan wants to immediately secure his position and find Seokyung.
"Okay sir, we'll be back in Seoul with the target tomorrow."
Clik. Call switched off.
Hwan sighed harshly. Her life's been fucked up for two weeks. Every night he has to take care of Inkyung and Inseo alone. They need his mother. Hwan could not bear to see his children looking for his mother. His hands were smashing his face rough.
He remembered Seokyung. His dark eyes contrasted with his bright smile. The smell of his body was sweet and fresh. Like sunlight. When he left, Hwan lost the light of his life. He fell in the dark. He needs light. He needs Seokyung.
*****
Two people sat facing each other in a not so big room. On their right side there is someone who stands with each other. They stared at each other fiercely. Sora and Hwan are currently holding a mediation meeting with their legal counsel.
"We've only been married for a year and you dare to ask for what you're not entitled to? You sneaky." Reply Kang Inhwan.
"You said yourself that I deserve your property." Sora's voice was a little high. "Of course I'm entitled. I'm your legal wife." Gertak Sora's.
Hwan folded his hands to his chest. He breathed and then opened his mouth. "You'll only get money compensation. I refuse to give any assets of mine to a wife who has never performed her role as a wife."
"Remember Hwan, I'm ready to reveal who Seokyung is to the media, anytime."
"From the beginning it was just money that you were looking for. You really don't have Sora's pride." Reply Hwan with a firm voice.
"As far as you want to say what. Department Store, divorce and Seokyung will be safe or I can tell the public right now." Sora Threat.
"Please do what you want. I'm not afraid of your threats." Timpal Hwan confidently.
"Never regret you, Hwan." Sora took his phone and then pressed the call. He's calling someone.
"Bring him in." Tell Hwan in a loud voice.
When someone entered, Sora's eyes widened. His hand dropped his phone.
"Roy?" Sora's body trembled, he immediately stood up.
The face of the man who was very familiar to him looked messy. His hands were tied with rope. He stood looking at Sora. Empty look.
"I've told you to sign Sora nicely, but you're forcing me to be rude." Hwan open the sound. "Sign up, take the compensation money and then leave quietly or I'll make this a long one." Threaten Hwan.
Sora's body trembled violently. He wanted to say something but his throat was choked. His body fell down. He could imagine what would happen to him if Hwan extended their troubles. He picked the wrong opponent. Sora has awakened the sleeping lion.
"What do you want?" Sora asked with the rest of his strength.
"Sign, take the compensation money and get out of the country."
"But?"
"I'll give you double the compensation. But there's something you have to give me before you take the money."
"What?"
"Give me Seokyung's phone number."
*****
Kang Inghwan tried to dial the phone number written on a piece of paper. Connected but not answered. Hwan frustrated. Finally he got a little close to Seokyung, that was what he had originally thought. But the truth says something else. He's still walking in place. Hwan has yet to find any clues to Seokyung's whereabouts.
He threw his phone in any place. She's ill. He crazy. He's not sane. Only Seokyung can make it this way. Hwan wants to see Seokyung. He misses, he's empty without Seokyung.
The phone that was thrown away rang. Hwan quickly picks it up, hoping it is Seokyung, apparently not. The call was from one of his staff.
"Hello?"
"Hello Mr. Miss Seokyung was just seen at her home in Busan. We're on full alert to watch him."
"Me, I'll be there soon. Keep him from running away again." Hwan's Word.
He immediately grabbed his car keys. Along the way to Busan Hwan tears no stop spilled. His heart was full of emotion. Finally he found Seokyung.
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