On my way out of the Phoenix headquarters, I observed the guards positions and also made a mental note of the security cameras fitted around the place.

Guk had already left since it was a break for today, though my phone buzzed and I found a text from Taehyung.

Taehyung:
Hi Lisa.
I hope I didn't unnecessarily bother you with calls. You didn't seem to pick up.

Me:
I just saw your missed calls. I was in a meeting and I kept my phone on silent. What happened?

Taehyung:
Nothing much, just wondered if you're free now.

Me:
Ofcourse I am!

Taehyung:
So I wanted to hear if you would like to drop by my office and maybe we could grab a cup of tea?

Me:
So am I getting asked out for a coffee date?

Taehyung:
Maybe a tea date? (I despise coffee so....)

Me:
Ah okay! I'll be there in an hour :)

Taehyung:
;)

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Since the headquarters were at the outskirts of the city, it took me around an hour to reach the Vantae Corp. When I headed in, I was met by the usual silence since I was visiting during work hours. Tzuyu ws focused over some work so I merely rented her and proceeded towards the cafeteria. I spun my head when I heard Taehyung's voice, I saw him exiting the lift as he was talking to someone over the phone. He seemed pretty annoyed from the bored expression he had over his face, immediately changing into a smile as he waved back at me.

"We have to do something of that power hungry asshole. When I already declared that I won't trade with him then why is he after this?"

He sounded very pissed. Though who was this power hungry asshole he was referring to?

"Fine. We have a deal. I'll sell it to him though he has to promise me in person that he'll make a wise use of it. I have some other affairs to attend, I'll settle the price later."

I wrote a text to Guk asking him if he could trace his phone records. Before I could send the text, he already had walked towards me.

I greeted him politely when he reached the table, he hesitantly smiled.

"Uhm I'm sorry, you're fine Taehyung?"

"Oh, yeah...I'm cool! Why so?" He slipped his phone into his pocket and fixed his blazer.

"Nothing, you just seemed little tensed over the call so I thought I should ask you..."

"That's some annoying guy who has been after me for months to buy one of my vintage cars. I was taken by surprise when he said he wanted to buy it at a ridiculously cheap price, haha."

I could read the restlessness in his eyes; I knew there was something more to this, given the fact he was preventing eye contact from me.

What are you hiding, Kim Taehyung?

I gave up on asking any further, for I didn't want to raise suspicion or uncomfort in his eyes.

"So how has it been since last night?"

"Been nice, actually. I did get a good and peaceful sleep after a long time."

"Y'know, alcohol does the wonders." I said teasing him.

"And I would also like to apologize about last night, Lisa. For getting so drunk that you had to carry me to bed last night. I'm so embarrassed that I don't remember anything after passing out, I might've been very dumb and awful to handle I guess."

He scratched his brow with his thumb, an action I always tend to see whenever he is confused over something. Doesn't he realize it makes him equally attractive as well?

"Hey, it's completely fine. You don't have to apologize for anything, Tae."

"Thank you for being there for me when I need this. When I needed you."

"Mention not."

"Anyway, I called you here so that I could go over some things over a cup of tea. I'm glad you could make it."

"No worries."

Then he started addressing some recent business encounters of him and regular business matters in general, however I found myself staring into his eyes, his face.

He had such a kind face. Almost like an angel. I didn't want to believe he could be planning some evil conspiracy, because I simply don't see it.

"And then he finally agreed on settling the deal! He invited me over to the city the next week, which is a good time since I'll also be visiting my halmeoni (grandmother) and my younger sister as well." Taehyung said in excitement.

"Oh wow! That's really amazing-" I stopped midway when I heard his phone buzz. He excused me and answered to the caller.

"Yeobuseyo halmeoni." He answered in korean. I inched my face a little closer so that I could closely hear to their conversation over the phone.

"So you finally had the chance to talk to your poor grandmother now?" His grandmother hysterically cried.

"Halmeoni, I told you I'll call back when I am done. I'm in the middle of a meeting with my business partner!" He whispered and I simply did what I best at; pretending not to hear anything.

"Its my birthday coming up, I hope you didn't forget about it. Also don't you dare bring that witch with you."

"Halmeoni, Sana and I are over already. I promise, I won't let her come with me. Stop annoying me now, please." Taehyung whispered, he was obviously feeling embarrassed.

"I have an idea! Oppa, why don't you bring your sponsor with you? I'm sure he will also enjoy halmeoni's birthday party!!" A young cheerful voice of a girl chirped in.

"First of all it's not a he but a she. Also, is halmeoni ok with it?"

"I'm super cool with it! I'm sure she would be an amazing woman. I can sense it, she might be a thousand times better than Sana. Bring her along!"

"But halmeoni -" he sighed as his grandmother already hung up before he could argue back.

He turned to look at me and I smiled.

"So...?"

"It was my halmeoni who had called. She lives with my younger sister Yeji in Hong Kong, and so I had to visit them this week since she's celebrating her 70th birthday in the coming week. Sana and I were invited long back, but since we've separated, would you like to accompany me and be my plus one?"

I froze at the mention of Hong Kong. As you already know, I've never looked back again since the dreadful past that haunts me to this day. I already knew that Taehyung's family lived in a private estate in a wealthy area in the city, and Taehyung was a family man which meant I had to impress his family to get a way into his heart.

I knew I was risking my own life and the mission if I agreed on going back again, because the media and the locals could immediately recognize me as the survivor of the Manoban family attack or even worse, Queen Bee would find me again.

"Lisa, are you okay? I mean it's fine if you're busy, I'm not forcing you either-"

"I'd love to go there with you, Taehyung."

"Thanks a lot Lisa! I'll ask Tzuyu to book you a flight ticket too. We'll directly meet in Hongkong!" Taehyung cheered.

"Sure!"

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Later that night
At the headquarters:

As decided earlier, Jungkook and I dressed up all in black and met near the entrance. Our plan was to move fast and spray paint the security cameras to make it look like a robbery instead of hacking the security systems like professional criminals, so that Sehun doesn't doubt anything about it.

We ofcourse, had to be bat eyed and aware of the guards. When we entered inside the headquarters, it was dark and extremely quiet with only a few beeps heard from the control room.

"This place is huge and we don't have much time left. We need to locate Sehun's archive room so that we can find the case files there." Raven said, looking around.

"Since we always meet him on the conference hall of the third floor, I think that's probably the section where he works." I added.

"So let's head towards the conference room and then we can search for the archive one from there." I agreed with Jungkook as we rushed into the hallways.

We smoothly ran past, making absolutely no noise. That was until we encountered our first guard.

Jungkook took the lead and went ahead, signaling me that he would do the job. In a fraction of a few minutes, the guards in the vicinity were rendered unconscious. Jungkook had successfully knocked down all guards, I was impressed by his skills.

He playfully winked at me as I approached him, my heart skipped a beat.

"So how did that make you feel doll? Do I excite you as much as you excite me?" He smirked.

"Really, Jungkook? You proved you're a raven. You're flirting with me when we're standing right over an unconscious guard."

"Doll, you just look so deadly and sexy the same time, kinda turns me on. And don't you worry, I can flirt with you anywhere and everywhere, just sayin'." He added with yet another wink.

"My god, okay, I guess you want an exclamation. Honestly speaking, I am impressed by your fighting skills. Maybe we should have a match someday."

"Don't forget, you're working with the best raven in business doll."

"Okay let's go now Mr Casanova before these guards wake up again." I said, trying to avoid the unnecessary wastage of time we were doing right now.

"After you Miss." He bowed before me and gestured me to go ahead like a butler does.

"You know raven, your stupidity amazes me at times." I said before going ahead to which he dramatized that he was hurt. This guy could be everything but serious.

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"I'll try looking here for something useful in this corner while you cover the drawers there." Jungkook commanded and proceeded towards the right, checking up the shelves and lockers in the conference room we were in.

I nodded and looked into the drawers on the desk. Some papers were scattered though we found nothing that could be useful for us. That was until...

"Hey! I think here's something we have which can help us." Jungkook called out. I saw him holding a map of the headquarters in his hand. He carefully studied it, until I saw a smile that crept to his lips as he pinpointed the place.

"Here. According to this map, the archive room should be just a floor below adjacent to the control room."

"Good Job Jungkook! Let's go!!"

We headed down and quick enough, we did reach an archive room. The room was dark, except a few dim lights flickering above us.

"This must be it! Jungkook, you check those lockers near the entrance and watch out for any guards, and I'll look over in there. Remember to check for files under the name of Kim Taehyung or Oh Sehun or any related names."

"Roger that ma'am." I chuckled at Jungkook's playful attitude.

So we split ourselves and looked around. I used my hairpin to unlock some lockers and looked into the files. Yes, we were right in our assumption. Because after some searches, I finally found a brown folder with Vantae Corp : Kim Taehyung written in bold letters.

"Here Jungkook. I think this is the case file. Come on here."

"Interesting. Here's a letter." I looked back at Jungkook who was seemingly confused as me.

"What does it read?" We started reading the letter unaware of a shocker that awaited us.

Sehun,

I don't think I can do this anymore. They are on my tracks and I fear they will do something to me to hide this. So please, if you're reading the letter then help me. Promise me, you need to get the drug away from Taehyung as soon as possible. It's just staged by a name of a cancer antidote, but he is turning into a weapon. He is hiding details about the drug from the public because once the antidote for this disease is completely made then he can earn fame and tons of money by selling it off in millions. We have to protect the citizens before this catastrophe happens.

Regards, J.

J? Who can be person? Is this name the reliable source that Sehun keeps mentioning about-

My thoughts were brought to a pause when we heard a loud bang on the door and I was pulled into darkness, unable to take in what was going on.

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A/N:
Kinda losing some motivation to write :/