Episode 20

Break!

A charismatic old man slammed his fist on the table in front of him in frustration. His skin turned red, his face contorted.

The report that his daughter had been taken away by a man claiming to be her boyfriend made the old man furious.

"You, find out who the man claiming to be Kim Lanly's boyfriend is, and also give me a clear photo of his face, I want to know what he looks like," the old man ordered some guards standing in his private office.

Kim Jum, the father of Kim Lanly who held great power in one of the conglomerates in South Korea called JL Corp.

JL Corp is engaged in media, entertainment, food, shopping, real estate, and many other industries. It has a net profit of billions of dollars.

It could be said that Kim Jum is an important person because he heads a large company in South Korea.

Upon receiving this report, Kim Jum was worried that his daughter was being taken to a dangerous place by that mysterious man.

However, knowing about his daughter's message not to disturb her with the man she claimed to be her boyfriend, Kim Jum became conflicted.

Seeing the guards starting to carry out his orders, Kim Jum called one guard to give another command.

"For one day, if you find them, you don't need to arrest the man and let them be together. After one day, you may move to arrest them. Make sure Kim Lanly is safe," said Kim Jum in a deep voice. "If their whereabouts are still unknown, continue to search until you find them before the next noon. Make sure this news doesn't spread, and make sure no one knows."

"Alright, we understand, sir!"

The guard nodded grimly and turned to leave with the other guards, leaving Kim Jum alone in the room.

"That daughter of mine...."

Kim Jum shook his head from side to side severely, propping his forehead.

His daughter, Kim Lanly, was indeed rebellious. Previously, his daughter had asked to buy her own apartment because she wanted to live alone with her career as an idol.

As a parent, his daughter's wishes, whether or not approved, had to be followed, considering his identity as her father.

Given that Kim Jum's own wishes for Kim Lanly to become a diligent student with the best grades and have her own business, though still developing, should have allowed Kim Lanly to choose her own career and future as long as it was productive.

Kim Jum's hand reached out, taking a photo frame containing his wife and two young children.

"If only you were still here, maybe Kim Lanly would be more obedient."

Suddenly, Kim Jum took his phone and contacted someone named Kim Chung Hee, his eldest son who managed a subsidiary of JL Entertainment Television.

"Son, I need your help to monitor...."

At that moment, Vino and Kim Lanly were at a shopping mall in Seoul to buy a pair of spare clothes.

They planned on spending time together in a certain location.

After shopping, they went to a cheap restaurant in the same city.

"It's secluded and hidden here, they will have a hard time finding our location now," Kim Lanly said softly.

Vino nodded in agreement with Kim Lanly's words.

They were in a residential area, and coincidentally there was a food stall that should have delicious food, with many people buying from it.

Being in a residential area and crowded, it would be difficult to catch them.

However, Vino remembered something and said, "Can't ATM cards be traced?"

"Eh?!" Kim Lanly just realized this. "We need to eat quickly and leave this place!"

"Okay."

What Vino said was true, ATM cards could be traced, especially the bank card that Kim Lanly had, given by her parents.

Forgetting to use her own ATM card, even though Kim Lanly had her own card. It had become a habit, and without realizing it, Kim Lanly used her father's credit card.

After having lunch together, Kim Lanly and Vino left the place to go to a tourist spot far from Seoul.

However, a few hundred meters away from where they had eaten, the three guards who had been chasing them earlier arrived and managed to find Kim Lanly with Vino.

They had just finished eating and couldn't run. In response, Vino asked Kim Lanly to stand behind him. This time, Vino intended to confront them and not flee.

In a narrow residential street beside downtown Seoul, Vino stood facing the three men who were larger in build than him.

Although Vino was taller than them, their muscle definition made them seem bigger than Vino.

Judging by their bodies, these guards seemed to be gym enthusiasts, focusing on bulking up.

"Miss, I hope you won't run again, we've run far to bring you back safely," one of the guards said.

"Why are you here?! Didn't I tell you not to chase me and my boyfriend?" Kim Lanly retorted, looking annoyed.

"Miss, the boss doesn't allow you to be with unfamiliar men, we are here to ensure your safety."

"No, this is my boyfriend, and he's not a criminal. So, don't chase and stop me from spending time with my boyfriend today!" Kim Lanly's hand hugged Vino from behind, glaring at the guards.

Kim Lanly's family guards didn't listen to her words.

Their job was to find out about the man who was Kim Lanly's boyfriend. In other words, they had to capture this man and interrogate him directly.

"Sorry, Miss. The boss has ordered us to capture both of you. So, the three of us must forcibly take you."

After the guard's statement, Kim Lanly became panicked and resigned, her hug around Vino loosened as a feeling of surrender arose in her heart.

The three guards began to approach them, ready to apprehend them.

Just as Kim Lanly's hand was about to let go of Vino, Vino's hand stopped her and his voice was heard, "I'll make sure we have fun today. Don't be sad, leave this to me, your boyfriend."

Kim Lanly's pupils became firm and happy, then her head nodded quickly.

"You step back five steps, and watch me take them down," Vino said with his captivating and serious gaze.

Kim Lanly's heart raced upon hearing Vino's words, accompanied by his very handsome expression.

Kim Lanly quickly followed Vino's instructions and stepped back.

Seeing Kim Lanly retreat, Vino cracked his knuckles while looking at the three guards in front of him. The intention to fight was evident in his sharp gaze.

Kim Lanly's guards were aware of Vino's intentions and were also ready to fight.

If diplomacy failed, there was only one way to resolve the situation, they had to resort to fighting.

One of the guards unfolded a baton stick, extending it. The other two guards used their bare hands.

"I apologize for taking Miss Kim Lanly away today. It's a task I can't ignore," Vino said in a deep voice. "Yes, I have to fight you to complete my task."

All the guards remained silent, their faces flushed with anger. Their fists clenched tightly.

"To hell with your job!"

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