"But why I should believe you.." Yon Soo's grip around her phone tightened.
"Because you know me. Entire Korea know me now. And you're someone who is so near the central of the system. You should know me well." Hwan simply said from the other side of line.
Yon Soo looked towards the mirror. She stare at her reflection. She saw many bruises on her neck and face. For some moment she wanted to scream. But she kept herself together.
"Reveal everything. Come to me." Hwan just these two sentence. Yon Soo's hands already shaking. She just uttered,"O.. Okay.."
The call hung up and kept staring herself.
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THE PALACE OF LUST: NEW ARC
chap 28
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"The protest took a turn today morning. It's been one years, the sex workers are protesting for rights. At first it started from Pyeon-Taek but according to source these all controlled from Seongguk-Gu mean from Seoul itself.
Some of them says government took unfair actions to stop the protest. It becoming a international issue... "
Yon Seok was staring at the TV screen. He knew, the action he took, could cause something like this. He was also aware of Hwan's power.
"Sir, I think we took a wrong decision." His assistant stated the fact. He looked at him and raised his eyebrows,"Why?" he knew the answer but he wanted to listen it from someone's mouth.
His assistant sighed and said,"That boy, Hwan is very powerful. He keeps powerful person under his thumps."
Yon Seok's gaze bored on him. The assistant shivered,"That's why I want him." He again looked at the TV.
His assistant sighed,"If you make president do things like that then he will not be President for so long."
Yon Seok kept silent for a min. But he suddenly said,"Martial Law."
His assistant eyes widened.
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Igor's eyes lit up slightly as he saw Hwan, sitting on bed, sewing a sweater. He looked around Hwan's room. Many things changed according to him. He saw someone else's jacket hanging behind a chair.
Igor took a chair and sat on it,"Many things changed, Hwan.." He softly said. Hwan looked up slowly. He saw Igor was bigger now. He had become bigger. So many tattoos on his body. His hair was slightly white died.
"What you made yourself..?" He whispered with a great concern. Igor chuckled,"You didn't changed at all." He shook his head,"By the way, who lives here?" he raised his eyebrows.
Hwan smiled,"You may know him by now." Igor's eyes widened in excitement,"That guy... Tae Yun? Right? Yeah yeah, Kyung told me once when we met in Thailand."
"He is really handsome. I hope, he is the one whom you wanted." Igor genuinely said.
Hwan looked down. Pulled the incomplete sweater against his chest,"More than one, Igor." He whispered.
Igor eyes softened,"I'm so happy. Finally I heard something good."
Hwan looked up. Igor leaned forward and his face darkened,"Now tell me, what I have to do. Just tell me. I can reverse the throne for you."
Hwan's eyes sharpened,"There's many you can do." He climbed down from the bed. And went to the study table. He took a paper in his hand. It was empty. But examined it,"I need forces, Igor."
Igor nodded,"How much?"
"At least I could took over the throne." He turned to look at Igor,"And weaponaries if needed."
"Sounds like you're going to take over the country." Igor chuckled.
Hwan smiled slightly,"Maybe. But for rights. I need to reverse the system itself." He again walked to the bed. And sat on it, in his signature sign, knees fold up, elbow rested on it.
"Will you do it?" Hwan used the lower husky voice like he do to others. Igor nodded,"Yes. I will. The last thing I want to do, is for you."
Hwan's eyes widened, his expression changed within a blink,"W.. What?"
Igor looked down but nodded,"I'm in last stage of cancer."
Hwan's breath hatched. He knew something was wrong with Igor's health by his look. But he didn't expected this far. Hwan let out shaky breath,"So, that's why you're doing this... Why me then? Didn't you got married?" his voice cracky.
Igor shook his head as NO. He looked at Hwan,"Why you? Because I love you. And I didn't got married because I don't deserve. But see. It's good, right. I could easily go now."
Hwan's lips trembling slightly,"Okay. Just wait for somedays more.... We will have a party for the last time."
Igor smiled and nodded,"Okay. I will pray for it." he stood. Shook his hand like he used to do years ago. And went out his room.
Tears left from Hwan's eyes, but suddenly something got in him. His eyes widened as he realized something,"Tae Yun is in Busan. And I'm here! What if!"
He abruptly stood up. Reached for his phone. He dialed ahjumma's number. He was walking around the room panickingly.
Tears didn't stop. Finally Ahjumma picked up the call,"WHERE IS TAE YUN?!" He literally screamed.
"Hey... What happened? He is sleeping soundly with Kyung."
Hwan let out a relief sigh,"I.. I'm sorry. Actually I overthink sometimes. Tell him to call me later.." he hanged up the call. And sighed.
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"It's impossible! I won't do it!"
Yon Seok narrowed his eyes,"Why not? That prostitute will eat your seat, Father in law!" he slammed his fist on the desk of President's office.
"But doesn't mean country will apply Martial Law. It's just crazy!" President scoffed.
Yon Seok glared at him,"Listen carefully. Your daughter, is in under my thumps. Your scams is written in every files in my study room."
President shut his mouth. He balled his fists,"It's crazy...." he murmured.
Yon Seok didn't taken a back,"You have tonight to think." he stepped back. And merged from the cabin.
President was panting and sweating. He ran his hand through his hair.
But his phone buzzed. It was his daughter Yon Soo. He picked up the call. His eyes widened.