SAME DAY FEW HOURS LATER ...

Haesung stood in the garden thinking about all the things that had happened. The only thing he is afraid of is his family getting hurt. Even since Aella was little he made sure to give her all the freedom she wants. he never stopped her from doing anything instead he always takes her side when mother daughter argues about something.

From the moment he held her in his arms when she was born he just couldn't explain how he felt. She was just so tiny and fit perfectly in his arms. He was pulling out his thoughts when he felt tiny hands wrapping around his waist. A small smile appeared on his lips and he turned around.

"Good morning," Aella smiled at him.

"Good morning, sweetheart." he kissed her forehead making her sigh in contact.

"Are you okay?" Haesung frowned.

"I should be the one asking you that. Are you feeling okay?" she nodded her head and placed her head on his chest listening to his soft heartbeat.

"Don't worry, Dad, I am okay. I am just a little shaken up, that's all." He places his palm against her against her head and caresses it softly.

"I am sorry," he said lightly to her. A frown appeared on her face and she lifted her head to look at him.

"Why?" she asked.

"I promised to protect you all  and I couldn't-

"It's not your fault dad." she said. Haesung cups her cheeks softly.

"I will bring hell to this world if something happens to you , Baekhyun or Ara You all very precious to me and your mother. If it was me instead of Taehyung I would have killed that bastard. I swear to God." placing her hand on his she tries to calm him down.

"I am safe now. I am all okay, you taught me how to fight but I think I'm  still weak." Haesung shook his head.

"You are not weak, you are stronger than anyone. I am proud of you but  I can't even imagine what would have happened if " Sighing lightly Aella  pat his hands.

"Let's not talk about it. Where is Akio?"

"He didn't leave the room. There were so many things going inside his head. you know he worries too much." She pull back and give him a smile

I'll go talk to him then but where are the others ?? They left for Seoul and  I'm leaving too. Aella tried to speak but Haesung stopped her,  Sweetheart  You need rest and you are not leaving until you are fine and this time I'm serious. Did you hear me? You , Taehyung and Akio will stay here, don't worry about anything else and the princess ‘s security is also good. Jungkook is also helping us a lot with Ara’s security."Aella  nodded her head without arguing as she knows Haesung is pretty serious this time  She gently turns around and walks towards Akio's  room.

Akio and Aella's POV

Aella  knocked on the door and heard a soft reply from Akio . She opened the door and peeked in and saw he is  sitting on the bed staring out of the wide open window,  looked like he was lost in his thoughts.

"Hyung ?" Akio  turns his head and looks at Aella  who used to call him Hyung when they are alone, a small smile makes its way to his lips.

"what happened?" Aella  asked, walking towards the bed and sitting in front of him  Akio shook his  head.

"Nothing. Are you alright?" he asked if her eyes were filled with concern.

"I am okay. Dad told me you are having a hard time. Do you want to share it with me?" Aella  holds his  hand. Akio sighs

"You, Dad, are getting hurt. I am scared that one day something bad will happen. Me and your father had tried our best to not let you experience the thing we did. We  don't want you  to go through the same pain we did. Sometimes I feel like I failed to be a good brother  to you." Aella  shook her head.

"It's not like this Hyung  You are the best. At least I never hesitate to share things with you. When we  were in America, I looked at my friends and when they told me that their parents don't understand them , it made me realize how lucky I am to have you ,dad and others. You all are my family, my best friends and that is the best thing about my life." His  eyes adore her  the only family he have after his grandmother.

He knows why Taehyung  is so head over heels for her, she is gorgeous,  strong, she looks fragile but she is so brave and kind.

"Did dad tell you about it ?" she asked curiously. Akio  nods.

"What did he do to him?"

"Do you really want to know?" That man was killed and you don't have to think about  anything further.

"What do you think if  Taehyung is in your place, don't you think he hadn't killed him too , because  the men in your life are ruthless and cruel. They don't care about anything when it comes to their family and think that's how we are always safe . You  are a nice woman but I don't know why Minho is like this. There is so much hate in Minho 's heart for BANGTAN , I don't quite understand why."  But one thing I'm pretty sure about this he never liked the idea of having a great bond of Exo and BANGTAN the most important credit always goes to Dad  You , Taehyung and  Namjoon.  Aella  sighs before  standing from her place .

"Do you think he  will hate us now too?" Akio  shook his head and also stand from his place his  fingers caressed her hair.

No, He knows what is right and what is wrong. He saw everything that happened in front of him, but unfortunately  he chose the wrong path. Akio  doesn't know if he should tell her about Minho's  confession, about his love towards her. Everyone knows that Minho and  Xiumin have feelings towards Aella ,  But  Minho ultimately chose the wrong path but luckily Xiumin never tried to confess it towards Aella but looking at her  he chooses to leave it.

"Did Xiumin leave?" Aella nod

"Huening called, so he had to leave."

"He should have at least had breakfast. you must be hungry to let's go downstairs. Mrs Lawrence makes something for you. " Akio  patted her cheeks softly.

Cheese pasta." she said standing up. Akio chuckles and shakes his head knowing how much of a cheese pasta a lover is she .

Meanwhile  Next Day in Seoul 

PARK BOGUM AND KANG SAU'S POV

SAU sighed and asked her fellow officer "Have you heard about Byun Aella's recent appearance in the underworld?"

Felix: nods, furrowing his brows "Yeah, rumors are swirling. Seems like she's making quite a stir. The Mafia Queen doesn't usually show up unless something big is brewing."

Bogum: "Any leads on what she's up to this time?"

Felix : "Not yet. But whispers suggest a power play. Some say she's eyeing the shipping routes; others think she's aiming for a takeover in the financial sector.” but Sau didn't answer she is silently listening to Bogum from the very start she is not concern with Bogum to work with her and the reason is still unknown to both of them, but breaking the ice she started to speak

SAU : "She's always been strategic. But her sudden moves have a ripple effect. We need to get ahead of this before it escalates."

Felix : "Agreed. Her appearance doesn't bode well for the balance of power. We'll dive deeper into her connections and recent activities. Maybe we'll catch a break."

Bogum: "Let's hope so. Byun Aella's moves tend to leave chaos in their wake.”

Sau: "And we're the ones left cleaning it up." They exchange a determined look, silently acknowledging the daunting task ahead.

Absolutely said Bogum and he went straight out of the  cabin .

To be continued....