Chapter 3

All the participants in the competition displayed impressive skills in delivering powerful kicks and punches, pushing themselves until their energy and breath ran out. There were moments when one would dodge an attack, only to be struck by another, yet they quickly recovered and retaliated with their own flurry of strikes. Eventually, one of them reached their limit and vanished from sight, unable to continue.

In every battle, there emerged a victor.

Out of the ten women who took part in the competition, only five remained standing, while the other five lay lifeless on the ground.

Hyun-woo observed the courageous fighters before him, greatly impressed by their bravery. He couldn't deny that they were all valiant, and he desired to have each of these women work for him. However, among the remaining five, only one stood tall, while the others appeared weakened as they struggled on the battleground.

Kang Boram, one of the women, maintained her composure as she stared at him affectionately. However, as he met her eyes with a piercing stare, she immediately averted her gaze and bowed her head. Hyun-woo definitely got what it meant to say. He was clever to understand how this woman yearned for a night of passion with him, and he intended to grant her wish as her reward for winning the competition.

Kang Boram was about to unleash a powerful punch against the four women when he shouted, "Keumanhae!" (Stop)

Boram broke off and bowed to him.

"The fight is over! All of you will work for me but only the one who remains standing will own the title of the Star of the "Diamond Kkhangpae."

Hyun-woo rose to his feet and called Boram to come closer to him.

"From this moment forward, Kang Boram shall be known as the 'Star,' symbolizing the powerful strength of our organization. Aside from these three men beside me, she is also entrusted with the duty to safeguard the 'Diamond Kkhangpae,' even if it means putting her own life at risk. You must show her the same level of respect as you give to Hwangbu, Gunwoo, and Dong Hyun. Anyone of you caught disrespecting her will face the merciless death at my command. Arasseo?(Understood)"

"Ne, hyungnim!" his men chorused and bowed to him.

"Now all of you, clean the area in fifteen minutes!", he ordered authoritatively. "Hwangbu, come with me! Dong Hyun, escort Kang Boram to her room after providing her with the required medical care. Gunwoo, take these women to the infirmary and provide them with the necessary treatment.

"Ne, hyungnim!" they responded immediately.

After issuing instructions to his men, Hyun-woo swiftly departed, making his way to his villa with Hwangbu trailing closely behind. Upon reaching the villa, he went inside his room, while Hwangbu remained stationed at the doorway.

He then removed his Venetian and hyperreal mask as he felt overheated. Afterwards, he walked into the bathroom to refresh himself. A cold shower revitalized his body, replenishing the energy levels that he needed for an intimate encounter with Kang Boram later.

While cleansing his body with soap, thoughts of Park So-hee suddenly crossed his mind. It was his first time to feel a strong interest in a woman so he wouldn't stop until he would gather enough information about her.

After finishing dinner, Hyunwoo went back to his room because he still had to closely study the details of their upcoming gun operation. The plan was crucial, as the financial exchange for the guns to be transported to China carried significant value.

Moments later, he heard one of his men calling him from outside his room.

“Hyungnim, shall I let Kang Boram in?" It was Hwangbu's baritone voice.

"Later, after fifteen minutes," he answered.

"Ne, hyungnim."

Excitement filled him as he glanced at his watch, noting that it was already eight in the evening. The time had come to reward Boram with the prize she had earned in the competition—a night to spend with him. However, this thought had slipped from his mind as he was preoccupied with finalizing the plan for the upcoming gun operation.

He grabbed a towel and entered the bathroom, immersing himself in the bathtub, as a sort of relaxation. After a while, he went out clad in a fresh set of clothes. He sprayed perfume anywhere in his body before putting on his Venetian Mask.

"Hwangbu-yah!" he called. "Let Kang Boram in."

In an instant, the door swung open, and the woman entered the room. He attentively looked at her from head to toe, acknowledging her undeniable charisma. The woman respectfully bowed before approaching him.

"Annyeonghaseyo, boss." Her seductive greeting only heightened his arousal. She drew closer, wrapping her arms around his neck. However, when she attempted to touch his mask, he firmly grasped her hand, preventing her from doing so.

"Don't dare! Or you will die," he warned her.

“Joesonghamnida, boss! (I'm sorry)" Boram apologized and bowed.

"Go ahead. While I haven't changed my mind! Strip!! Jigeum (now)," he ordered.

Kang Boram immediately obeyed and took off her clothes one by one. Until the only thing left was her lacey bra and the piece of clothing that covered her 'gem'.

"I allow you to touch my body just for this night Boram on one condition. You will be blindfolded. Now, take it or leave it?" Hyun-woo asked intently in a more domineering voice.

The woman nodded and came closer to him, "Hago sip-eun daero haseyo, boss! (Do as you wish, boss)."

Then, he took the black scarf from the drawer and put it around Kang Boram's eyes. But his eyes fell on the woman's bulging breasts. His hard manhood went wild even more and he could not hold back any longer.

"Now, take off my clothes, in five seconds!" he demanded while his eyes roamed around her body.

The woman immediately obeyed and took off his clothes. Her hands traveled through his broad chest down to his muscular biceps. Hyun-woo felt the intense arousal within him so he grabbed the woman and kissed her neck then softly bit her earlobe. His kiss crawled to her lips until his tongue found a home inside her mouth. He slightly pushed the woman and her body fell on the soft bed. He took off her bra and cupped her lovely breast. He continued caressing it, sucking and licking it until she moaned in pleasure.

But since he was only doing it for pleasure, what he wanted was to reach the climax. So, he started throbbing his hardcore in deep strokes. in a fast-moving rhythm, until they both gasped their breath as they reached sexual satisfaction.

After a while, he got up from bed and put on his dress. He also put on his mask and removed the scarf that was covering Kang Boram's eyes.

"Get dressed now! And leave!" he ordered in a rough voice.

Boram immediately stood up and hurriedly got dressed. "Sigan nae jusyeoseo kamsahamnida, boss (thank you for your time, boss)," she said and bowed, and then left the room.

"Hwangbu-yah!" Hyun-woo called his staff.

"Ne hyungnim," Hwangbu entered the room.

"Call Adjumma, hurry up!" he ordered.

Hyun-woo addressed her laundress as Adjumma. In his villa, he had three maids who fulfilled various roles: a cleaner, a washer, and a cook. But despite their long-standing service, his true identity remained shrouded in mystery to them.

After a brief interval, the servant entered the room and approached him, after paying respect.

"Change the bedcover, blanket, and pillows. Begin by opening all the windows, and after thirty minutes, put an air freshener," he instructed.

"Yes, sir," the servant replied, promptly commencing the room cleaning.

Hyun-woo went out of the room, and Hwangbu who was standing at the doorstep, offered a respectful greeting.

"Hwangbu, let us go to the safe house. I need to discuss our gun operation with our men. Are Dong Hyun and Gunwoo still there?" he asked.

"Yes boss," Hwangbu replied, following behind him.

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"So-hee, it seems like something is troubling you," Eun-ji said when they were at the DM Lounge one evening. They frequently visited this place, along with other bars in Gwangju, as a means of relaxation, particularly when they had missions to undertake. Eun-ji was not only Jeong Hyeo-ri's friend but also an undercover agent, making her the closest confidante. However, she harbored a secret that she had yet to reveal to Eun-ji—her true identity. Eun-ji only knew her as Park So-hee but she did not know her real name. She only told her that she wanted to seek justice for her father's murder and find her missing mother, the reason why she decided to become an undercover agent.

"Yah, museun saeng-gaghae? (hey, what are you thinking about)," her friend asked again.

"Eopseo. (nothing). I just thought of the man I met here yesterday," she replied.

"Yesterday? Why didn't you tell me so I could go with you?" Eun-ji was a little upset.

"You said you're not feeling well, that's why you did not come to the masquerade party, right?"

"Um, okay!" Eun-ji rolled her eyes. "But, is he handsome?" she giggled.

"Hey, Eun-ji, there you go again. You really have a penchant for handsome men. Your taste in men is quite discerning, which might be the reason why you're still single," Jeong Hyeo-ri teased playfully.

Eun-ji responded with a frown, prompting her to burst into laughter.

"Well, all I can say is—he is handsome. And—" she trailed off, intentionally leaving her sentence unfinished.

"And what?" Eun-ji asked curiously while winking her eyes.

"Um, nothing. I forgot," Jeong Hyeo-ri chuckled.

"So-hee-yah! You're not my friend anymore!" Eun-ji pouted her lips and rolled her eyes. She chuckled at Eun-ji's childish act. Like herself, Eun-ji had also experienced the loss of both parents in an accident and had been living independently since her grandmother's passing.

"Um, So-hee, what's his name?" Eun-ji asked once more.

Jeong Hyeo-ri paused for a moment, trying to recall the man's name.

"Gwan... Gwan-Ji-hoo. Yes, that's his name," she uttered.

"Oh, I think I've heard his name before," Eun-ji remarked.

"He's Gwan Ji-hoo, a member of the Rifle Squad Team," Jeong Hyeo-ri added, taking a gulp from her tequila bottle.

"Oh, I know him! Gwan Ji-hoo, the best marksman in the Rifle Squad Team!" Eun-ji exclaimed.

"A marksman?" Her eyes widened in disbelief. She couldn't believe that the person she had met the previous day was a skilled marksman. She suddenly got interested in him, hoping to work with him on a special mission.