FADE IN:

INT. TAE HYUNG'S CAR – NIGHT

Tae Hyung drives down the busy city roads. He keeps stealing glances of Y/n, seated next to him, her hands tightly curled up in a fist.

Y/n's lost in thoughts about Nam Gil. She stares ahead - What's this jerk really up to?

TAE HYUNG: Has it occurred to you –

Y/N: Probably.

TAE HYUNG: He's playing with you. Breaking into the boyfriend's flat and not doing anything. Not doing anything about his wife who's off grid.

Y/N: Yes. I know.

Tae Hyung glances at her fists, he needs to stop her. He picks up a bottle from the cup holder.

TAE HYUNG: Can you please open this?

He hands her the bottle. Y/n twists the cap open.

Y/N: Here.

She holds it out staring at the road ahead, still thinking about Nam Gil – What's he up to now?

TAE HYUNG: Please hold it.

Y/n turns to him in frustration.

Y/N: Do I look like I'm in a mood to... Aish-

TAE HYUNG: Don't close it! Just hold it. Just hold it!

Y/n glares at him.

CHIME! It's Y/n's phone, her face tightens reading the caller Id she despises. She presses her phone against her ear.

Y/N [INTO PHONE]: Hyung?

Tae Hyung glances at her - Is it?

NAM GIL [OVER PHONE]: Hey, can we meet?

Y/N [INTO PHONE]: Is something wrong? You don't sound good.

Her grip around the bottle tightens.

NAM GIL [OVER PHONE]: Nothing serious. I want to talk to you; can we meet up?

Y/N [INTO PHONE]: Ugh... Where are you?... (listens) Okay, see you soon.

She hangs up.

TAE HYUNG: What did he say?

Y/N: He wants to meet.

TAE HYUNG: Do you think he knows?

Y/N: Well, I'll need to meet him to find out.

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INT. NAM GIL'S OFFICE – NIGHT

Y/n walks into Nam Gil's office like she would on any other day. Nam Gil is at the window, staring at the city outside.

NAM GIL: You're here earlier than I thought.

Y/N: I was nearby.

Nam Gill looks at her clothes. She's dressed in a black hoodie and black jeans.

NAM GIL: Sorry, did I pull out of your investigation?

Y/N: Yeah. It's fine.

She sits on the chair.

Y/N: So... What is it?

NAM GIL: Did you meet your sister?

He observes her with hawk eyes. Y/n stretches her leg on the coffee table, relaxed.

Y/N: No, I've been busy. Why?

NAM GIL: She isn't home and isn't answering her phone.

Y/N: What?

Nam Gil stares at her, trying to figure out if her concern is genuine.

Y/N: Why didn't you tell me sooner? I'll call Jungkook. How long has she been-

She pulls out her phone from her pocket and places a call to Jungkook.

NAM GIL: Stop. It's not like she's missing.

Y/n stops looking at Nam Gil right in the eyes.

Y/N: What do you mean? You said you couldn't reach her.

NAM GIL: I forgot; she's meeting up with some old friends. She doesn't like me poking my nose in her business.

Y/n's face eases into a smile.

Y/N: You scared me for a minute.

Nam Gil smiles and takes a seat next to her.

Y/N: Anyways, what did you want to talk about?

NAM GIL: I think I'm being followed.

Y/N: Followed?

Nam Gil nods.

NAM GIL: I haven't seen anyone in particular, it's just a feeling.

Y/N: Do you want me to find this imaginary person to make your 40-year-old baby self, feel better?

NAM GIL: I'm not forty yet.

Y/n stands smiling.

Y/N: I'm going.

She walks to the door and grabs the door handle.

NAM GIL: Are you hiding something from me?

Y/n stops and turns around, the smile hasn't left her face.

Y/N: Why would I? You still owe me a dinner. Bye!

She walks out. Nam Gil smiles back, crossing his arms.

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EXT. CHOI GROUP HQ– DAY

Y/n walks out of the office building, the two men standing afar, keeping an eye on her don't go unnoticed – It's me who's being followed. Funny.

Casually she walks away.

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INT. Y/N'S APARTMENT – AFTERNOON

Y/n packs her backpack, getting ready for her investigation, eerily focused, determined. Her movements stop as she grips a knife, without hesitation she puts it in her bag.

Y/N: You're done for, you scum bag.

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INT. REDEYE TECH – OFFICE – AFTERNOON

Tae Hyung sits distracted, thinking about Y/n and her problem. Nam Joon, Ho Seok and Jimin perplexed by his behavior stop their meeting.

NAM JOON: Tae Hyung?... Tae Hyung?

No response whatsoever. Jimin hits him on the shoulder, snapping Tae Hyung out of his daze.

TAE HYUNG: What?

JIMIN: What're you thinking about so deeply?

TAE HYUNG: We should find it.

He only earns confused gazes.

TAE HYUNG: The thing Nam Gil has over Seo Ye Ji. We should find it first.

HO SEOK: Do you want to help Y/n that much?

Tae Hyung's eyes say he has different intentions.

TAE HYUNG: Set up a meeting with Nam Gil.

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INT. RESTAURANT – AFTERNOON

Tae Hyung, seated at a table, lifts up his cup of coffee and takes a sip.

NAM GIL: Tae Hyung...

Tae Hyung stands, as Nam Gil arrives at his table. Tae Hyung's intelligent eyes notice the restlessness the businessman is trying to hide.

TAE HYUNG: Thank you for meeting up with me. I know this feels random.

They take their seats.

NAM GIL: Yes, it is. I thought we went through everything.

He reads his watch.

TAE HYUNG: We did. Is something the matter?

NAM GIL: Not at all.

TAE HYUNG: Maybe I can-

NAM GIL: No, it's nothing. Why did you want to meet me?

TAE HYUNG: I've been hearing rumors.

Nam Gil stares confused.

NAM GIL: Rumors?

TAE HYUNG: News about your wife.

Nam Gil is taken aback, or at least he's good at pretending he is.

NAM GIL: What's the rumor?

TAE HYUNG: Something about an affair. On your side as well.

Nam Gil calculates his next move.

NAM GIL: They're not true.

TAE HYUNG: I just needed to hear you say that to me in person. I can't have your mess affecting my father's re-election.

He stands up.

TAE HYUNG: Thank you.

NAM GIL: Sure.

TAE HYUNG: I might handle things only for my father but... call me if you need my help.

He smiles and walks away leaving Nam Gil to decide what that means.

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INT. CAFÉ – AFTERNOON

Y/n, seated at the counter, takes a bite of her burger as she reads the folder in front of her. A young woman, early 30s, is seated next to her.

YOUNG WOMAN: I'll get the divorce papers ready by tonight.

Y/N: Thanks. I want it done as quietly as possible.

YOUNG WOMAN: I understand. Tae Hyung gave me a heads up when he told me to meet you.

She reaches for her bag, putting the file in she finds something else. She pulls out a paper bag and places it on the counter.

YOUNG WOMAN: Tae Hyung wanted me to give you this.

Y/n looks in and finds a box of band aids. It takes a moment for her to realize it's for the self-inflicted wounds on her arms.

YOUNG WOMAN: I need to get going. I was told not to contact you directly, so I'll be -

Y/N: Yes, you can inform Tae Hyung, I'll get the message.

The young woman nods. She picks up her bag and walks out of the café. Y/n looks at the box of band aids, she scoffs shoving it down her pocket.

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INT. STREET FOOD STALL – EVENING

A lady, clearly not to be messed with, chews on a toothpick as she looks around. Tae Hyung approaches her, and stops a few steps away.

TAE HYUNG: Did you find it?

The lady glances at him, not giving much of a reaction.

LADY: I'll need more money.

Tae Hyung glares at her.

TAE HYUNG: I've given you more than enough. Did you forget what I've helped you with already?

LADY: You're targeting the Seo family; you think it's easy?

Tae Hyung bites the insides of his cheeks. After a long moment of silence, he nods.

TAE HYUNG: It'll be transferred into your account after you find it. So, you better get busy.

The lady sighs. Tae Hyung walks away annoyed. His phone buzzes.

TAE HYUNG [INTO PHONE]: Hello?

Y/N [OVER PHONE]: Delivery.

TAE HYUNG [INTO PHONE]: Stay where you are.

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EXT. TUNNEL – EVENING

Y/n leans against the wall, staring at her shoes and impatiently waiting. She sighs when she sees Tae Hyung walking toward her. He hands her his phone.

Y/N: Thank You.

She holds it to her ear.

Y/N [INTO PHONE]: Unnie?... Are you okay?

Y/n eases, hearing Ye Ji's cheerful voice.

Tae Hyung, takes a stroll, giving Y/n privacy to chat with her sister. 15 minutes later, the 2 sisters are still chatting away. Bored with walking, he stops, leaning against the wall, kicking the pebbles around.

Y/N [INTO PHONE]: Yeah... I'll call you again. Love you, bye.

Hanging up, she walks to Tae Hyung and hands his phone back to him.

Y/N: Thank you.

TAE HYUNG: Sure.

He notices a band aid poking out from under her long sleeve.

TAE HYUNG: I thought you'd throw them away.

Y/n follows his eyes and immediately pulls her sleeve down, embarrassed.

Y/N: Thanks for these too.

She stares at him, suddenly noticing something off in Tae Hyung.

Y/N: I've been meaning to ask.

Tae Hyung nods as in "shoot"

Y/N: Why did you meet Nam Gil?

TAE HYUNG: Business.

Y/N: It was a very brief business meeting.

TAE HYUNG: It was, just enough time to transfer a bug into his phone so that I can listen to his calls and read his messages.

Y/N: I see. You're not hiding something from me-

TAE HYUNG: Hiding from you? I would've if it was possible.

She turns to leave.

TAE HYUNG: You should cry once in a while.

Y/n stops but doesn't turn to look at him.

TAE HYUNG: They say it's good for the soul.

He walks backwards, further away from Y/n.

TAE HYUNG: And... I'm here to help, so please just don't hurt yourself like that... I feel the pain.

Y/n stands still – Woah.

She pulls the hood over her head and walks out of the tunnel.

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EXT. STREET – NIGHT

Y/n's following a corrupt government official, taking photographs of his activities. BUZZ.

She pulls out her phone without taking her eyes off of the official. Her gaze flicks to read the message:

There will be blood in the water...

Her eyes narrow. BUZZ.

Message: If I catch you, you die.

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INT. TAE HYUNG'S ROOM – KIM RESCIDENCE – NIGHT

Tae Hyung is seated at his desk, his face leaning on his fists and his eyes closed. He's waiting for something, probably from his phone that is in front of him.

RING! His eyes open, his gaze landing on his ringing phone.

TAE HYUNG: About time.

He answers the call in his own sweet time, with a tiny smile on his face.

TAE HYUNG [INTO PHONE]: Hello?

NAM GIL [OVER PHONE]: It's me...

Tae Hyung doesn't reply.

NAM GIL [OVER PHONE]: I'd like to take you up on your offer...

Tae Hyung's smile widens.

NAM GIL [OVER PHONE]: I need your help in taking down the Seo Family.

TAE HYUNG [INTO PHONE]: It'll be my pleasure.

FADE OUT.