Author's POV ....

The camera pans over the bustling crowd of travelers. CHA EUN-WOO (30s), handsome and stylish, stands out. He takes a deep breath, soaking in the familiar yet foreign atmosphere. He's just returned to Seoul after 15 years abroad.

Fifteen years. A lifetime and a heartbeat, said Eunwnoo. He walks through the airport, his eyes catching glimpses of the familiar signs and advertisements. Flashbacks of his younger self running through the same halls play briefly. A city of memories. Some faded, some vivid. I left as a boy, and now I return as a stranger.

Eun-woo exits the airport and gets into a taxi. The cityscape of Seoul rushes past him, a blend of the old and new. His eyes reflect a mixture of excitement and trepidation.

TAXI DRIVER : First time in Seoul?

Eunwoo shakes head No, it's been a while though. A long while.

The taxi driver nods, understanding. They drive in silence for a moment.

EUN-WOO 's POV

Seoul, the city of dreams, ambitions, and lost innocence. I wonder if it remembers me as I remember it.

Time skips ...

Eun-woo stands at the gate of his old family home. It looks almost the same. He hesitates, then rings the bell. The door opens to reveal his mother, aged but still vibrant. Her eyes widened in shock and joy.

Mom : Eun-woo? Is it really you?

He nods, his eyes misting over. They embrace tightly, years of separation melting away. I'm home, Mom
You won't leave me right ?? His mom asked her with a hope that her son will listen to her this time. Yes mom, I won't leave you and we will stay together, I promise you . Eun-woo and his mother sit in the cozy living room, sharing stories and laughter. The walls are adorned with family photos, capturing moments from his childhood. You've missed so much. The city has changed, and so have we. I know, but I needed to see it for myself. To find out where I belong, said Eunwnoo.

End of POV

Meanwhile in Daegu

Jaesuk waited at the place they had decided. A cardinal pleasure erupted within him at the thought of making such an important deal. If Minho succeeded in killing Bangtan, all of their business would be his. And then he wouldn't have to keep dealing in only guns and could start his own journey into the drug market of Seoul.

A car drove into the Dockyard and Jaesuk smirked. Behind him the sound of waves crashing into the harbor were heard.

The door opened and a familiar face walked. WonHo's eyes widened as he saw the person.

"Baekhyun and Yeojun "

"Hello Jaesuk So nice to see you again"

"Wannaone...", WonHo muttered in disbelief.

"Ah Wannaone. I am his representative. You see, it's way past his bedtime so I am here to talk about guns instead. It's been long since I saw you. Have you been doing well? Still selling information around?"

"Baekhyun I-", Jaesuk stuttered as he took a few steps back. He halted as he felt the cold barrel of a gun touch his head.

"Hello there Jaesuk missed us?", Tao spoke in his ear. A shiver went through the former's body as he realized he had been set up. "Still a snitch I see", Tao taunted.

"There there", Baekhyun walked up to him. "Now, will you come with us voluntarily or will you wait until we drag you?"

Jaesuk gulped as he looked at the setup with which he had been fooled. He had to run or else he wouldn't walk out of here alive. So he took a few steps away from both men before making a dash towards his car and drove off ..

Tao in speakers , Aella it's show Time .

Meanwhile Aella 's pov

The streets of Daegu buzzed with the hum of evening traffic, neon lights flickering as Aella's sleek black sedan weaved through the lanes with practiced ease. In her rearview mirror, Jaesuk's silver sports car sped closer, its powerful engine roaring like a beast unleashed.

Aella's eyes narrowed, her grip on the wheel tightening as she assessed the situation. Jaesuk was a formidable driver, his skills honed from years of high-speed chases and narrow escapes. But Aella had one thing he didn't-determination.

Jaesuk's car veered sharply to the left, attempting to lose her in the maze of side streets. Aella anticipated the move, swinging her sedan in a perfect arc to cut him off. The tires screeched, the smell of burning rubber filling the air as the two cars danced through the narrow alleys of Daegu.

With every twist and turn, Jaesuk's desperation grew. He pushed his car to the limit, but Aella was relentless, her eyes never leaving her quarry. She spotted an opening and accelerated, the nose of her sedan grazing the rear bumper of Jaesuk's car.

Jaesuk's car skidded, struggling to regain control as Aella's sedan nudged it again, harder this time. The impact sent Jae Suk spiraling into a side street, his car finally coming to a halt against a row of parked vehicles.

Aella slammed on the brakes, her sedan coming to a stop mere inches from Jaesuk's door. She leapt out, her movements fluid and precise. Jaesuk, dazed but uninjured, looked up to find himself staring down the barrel of Aella's gun.

"It's over, Jaesuk," Aella said, her voice calm and steady. "You have nowhere left to run."

Jaesuk sighed, a resigned smile tugging at his lips. "I should have known better than to think I could escape you."

Suddenly, a third car entered the scene-a red coupe driven by Bogum. His car roared as it joined the chase, swerving effortlessly through the road to catch up with Aella and Jaesuk. Bogum, a skilled officer in his own right, had been tracking the chase from the moment it began.

Jaesuk looked up, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "So, this was all a setup, wasn't it? You two were working together the whole time." Aella holstered her gun, her eyes unwavering.

"That's right, Jaesuk. Bogum and I have been friends for years. We've been planning this operation for years "

Bogum crossed his arms, standing firm beside Aella. "You were a pawn in a bigger game, Jaesuk. Minho used you to get his revenge on Bangtan."

Jaesuk's expression darkened at the mention of Minho. "Minho? What are you talking about?"

Aella stepped closer, her tone cold and precise. "Minho knew you had a grudge against Bangtan. He fed you just enough information to make you believe you were in control. But all along, he was using you to do his dirty work."

Jaesuk's eyes widened in realization. "So, all those tips, those leads... they came from Minho?"

Bogum nodded. "Yes, and while you were busy going after Bangtan, Minho was able to operate in the shadows, carrying out his own plans. He played you, Jaesuk."

Jaesuk's shoulders slumped as the truth sank in. "I thought I was finally getting somewhere. I thought I could take them down."

Aella's voice got harder slightly, though it remained firm. "You were blinded by your anger and desire for revenge. Minho took advantage of that. But now it's over. It's time for you to face the consequences of your actions."

Jaesuk looked between Aella and Bogum, the weight of his mistakes heavy on his conscience. "So, what happens now?"

"Now, you cooperate with us. You help us bring down Minho and his network. It's your chance to make things right."

Time skips ...

"That's it Yoongi ", Aella stopped the elder one. Yoongi shook his hand as he packed more punch on Jaesuk's face. Seeing the younger stop him, he took a few steps back appreciating the masterpiece he had made in red on Jaesuk's bloodied face.

"So Jae Suk", Aella pulled a chair as she settled down opposite him.

"Where do we start?"

"He approached me- He did. I didn't even know about anything. Even I was surprised to know he was betraying you ", the man stuttered. "He gave me the information of the blue gang members and about Taehyung 's whereabouts in Tokyo but he changed the plan but unfortunately you got the bullet and also he is the one who asked me to give the information of Eunwnoo's connection with Minho which I was supposed to give to you.

I didn't even know it was him"

Aella was taken aback at this. She didn't understand what the other was saying until it struck a chord.

He was talking about Minho Meaning, Jaesuk was involved in Minho's little gang as well. And unknown to him, he was spilling all the tea against Minho which Aella could use to convince the other EXO members about Minho

"What are you blabbering about you motherfucker -"Baekhyun lunged at him but Aella stopped him. "Let him speak".

"He said he'd let me take over Bangtan's illegal business if I helped eliminate Namjoon and Taehyung. He didn't want the money or the drugs. All he wants is Taehyung and the rest of Bangtan dead"

"What did you just say?", Yoongi was alerted as he heard of this potential attack on their leader and group. "Who is the 'he' you are talking about?"

"Minho Lee Minho", Jaesuk mindlessly answered.

Piercing silence.

Jaesuk's eyes widened as he suddenly realized something. These guys did not know anything about Minho 's plan. Unknowingly he had just split everything.

"Minho ", Baekhyun was puzzled before he was filled with rage. "What the fuck are you talking about? Why did you just say what you did about Minho Hyung? Are you toying with us by bringing him into this?"

Knowing that the cat was out of the bag and that there was no going back, Jaesuk decided to instead tell the truth. Either way he would die but if he gave the men in front of him the truth, at least they might spare him, allowing him time to leave the country before Minho found out.

He calmed himself, his voice quivering. "Minho is the one who tried to kill your boyfriend Taehyung .

"What the fuck did you just say", Baekhyun looked at him, eyes flaming in anger before he lunged at the man, punching him in the face. "HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE HIM OF THIS?"

"MINHO IS THE ONE BEHIND ALL THIS", WonHo yelled back spitting the blood pooled in his mouth. "HE TRIED TO KILL SARA HE WANTED YOUR QUEEN HE IS OBSESSED WITH HER AND WANTED TO START A WAR WITH BANGTAN AND SO HE DID IT. HE PAID THAT SHOOTER TO KILL HAESUNG' AND LAYLA TOO. LAWRENCE IS HIS AID. IT WAS HIM ALL ALONG"

"Shut it cunt-", Baekhyun tried to hit him but Jimin cut in, pulling the man away.

"What did he just say..."? Jungkook eyed Taehyung in disbelief. "MINHO paid LAWRENCE "

"Why should we believe him?", Jimin quizzed. "What if he is fucking with us? Trying to restart the enmity?"

"My phone..", Jaesuk said, spitting the blood to the side. "I have a recording. Earlier he called me to meet and I secretly did this to have leverage in case he ever turned on me and I had something to defend myself".

Tao immediately checked his pockets and removed the black device from that. Using Jaesuk 's fingerprint he opened it and searched for voice memos. As he found one which Jaesuk had recorded from earlier, he pressed play.

Everyone gasped as they heard Yifan say the things which Jaesuk had heard first hand. No one could believe this. Baekhyun felt like someone had taken a stake and drove it through his heart. His favorite older brother in EXO was the one betraying all of them.

A few tears rolled down his eyes as he turned around, not wanting anyone to witness him crying.

"I told you everything, please let me go now", Jaesuk pleaded.

"I'll let you go. One condition", Aella's lips curved as the most devilish plan popped in his mind. "Call Minho and tell him to meet you"

Jaesuk's eyes widened as he looked at Taehyung. "No-no-he'll kill me if he realizes what has happened. Please"

"And I will kill you if you don't", the man said, removing a gun and pointing it at Jaesuk

"You die either way. Though if you don't want to comply with my rules, I'd suggest that it would be best to send you to Namjoon and Taehyung, you can die after watching my boyfriend's handsome face before closing your eyes forever. You know your journey to the after life will be easier"

Jaesuk weighed the odds for the two. He had no choice but to comply with Aella .

A few tears rolled down his eyes and Tao sarcastically shrugged his shoulders. "You don't have much of a choice anyway"

"Fine. I'll-I'll call him"

Tao smirked, "Wise". Aella looked at Baekhyun who was silently crying in the back. Aella nodded at Leo who put a bag over Jaesuk 's head and pulled him along to the car. Jimin followed Aella and Tao walked to Baekhyun .

"The cat out of the bag Baekhyun Minho is the one behind all this. I know it affects you but would you rather not believe it or choose to save EXO and Bangtan ?"

"It will kill them all. Do you know how much all of the boys love Minho ? Dad he will be wrecked-"

Dad knows", Jimin silently added. "He is the one who found out in the first place. Xiumin knows as well" said Aella .

"He did?"Baekhyun looked back with wide eyes. "Why didn't any of them mention it then?"

"For the precise reason that you stated earlier. It would have broken all your hearts. Betrayal is never easy to deal with. Even worse when its someone who you consider family"

Baekhyun refused to say anything, wiping his eyes harshly.

"You can go home Bae we will take it from here. You don't have to face this if you don't want to. I know the love you have for Minho is making it tough to believe-"

"No", Baekhyun looked up. "Loyalty over love always. Tell me the plan, Cherry .He isn't harming any more of my people and getting away with it. I swore to protect EXO always but that fucker is no longer one of us"

Taehyung 's POV

Taehyung's phone rang and he quickly picked up. Aella had told him that somehow they had nabbed Jaesuk and her along with Jimin, Yoongi , Baekhyun and Tao were heading to catch the man. Taehyung swiftly pressed the screen as Haesung beside him curiously looked on.

"Yes Darling "

"Tae We have him. Not only that. Guess what. This bastard was also working for Minho"

"What in the name of Jesus and his holy squad", she cursed and looked at Haesung who was taken aback himself.

"He unknowingly spilled everything and now they know. In an hour be at the Han Dockyard with Dad with every member of Bangtan and exo We are devising a plan to get Minho there and prove that he is the one behind this. Make sure he doesn't know you are coming too"

"We got it", Taehyung nodded and looked at Haesung who stood up to gather the rest of the men.

"Good work baby!"Aella giggled on the phone. "After this can we have you take an IQ test? Because I wanna brag that my girlfriend has an IQ of 200. We can also frame it in the house on a wall"

Taehyung chuckled. "We will. Now Tae listens to my plan carefully. If everything goes as planned, today we expose the snake names Minho to everyone today"

To be continued ...