Love Me If You Dare

Chapter 82

After dinner, Jackson showed him around the estate.  He invited Jungkook to his underground cellar to view some of his prized booties/body parts taken from his victims.  He also showed him some people that he’s kidnapped and kept in cells.  Jungkook did a quick count. There were more than ten people imprisoned, including Jisoo’s fiancé, Jin.  He looked pale and terrified.  He had lost a lot of weight since Jungkook last saw him.  He was surprised to see Jungkook there.  But he was too afraid to ask any questions.  

Jackson said : “We’ll have some fun tomorrow.”

Jungkook smiled: “Sure.”

It was a ‘pleasant’ conversation.  They didn’t say very much, but they seemed to understand what’s in each other’s minds.  When they reached Jungkook's bedroom, Jackson made sure he was happy with the room before he said goodnight and left.

And Jungkook remained calm at all times.  He took a shower, then got changed and lie down on the bed.    

He has a little microphone in his ear, which means he can hear what’s going on in Lucas’s room.  But he can’t speak.  Because he is sure the room is wired. 

Although Lisa can’t see Jungkook, she can see what he is seeing.  Her heart follows his every move.  She is concerned for his safety.  Even though the army and the FBIs have surrounded the estate, it only takes a few seconds for Jackson to kill him if he wants to.  

One of the FBI agent in Lucas’s room walks over to Lisa.  He is in charge of ground operation for this case,  a Caucasian in his forties. 

Lisa smiles at him.  He looks like a considerate and sincere man: “Lily, we commend you for your bravery and wisdom.  How are you feeling?”

Lisa smiles : “I am fine.  Thank you.  I want to thank you too.  It’s a risky plan and the FBI has put a lot of effort into this operation.”

In fact, so many people are involved in this operation - the media, FBI, the army, Maryland University criminal psychologist… Everyone is cooperating with Jungkook in setting up this trap for Jackson.  This is why Lisa almost believed the existence of Jungkook’s split personality.   This lie is too grand.  It’s so ‘ridiculous’ that it’s hard not to believe.    

The FBI agent laughs, He says seriously : “Justin has given a lot for our country.  We have great respect for him.  And Jackson is a cunning and cruel criminal.  We cannot afford to let him slip.  Therefore, we have no reason to refuse Professor Jeon’s requests.”

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A few hours later, Lucas comes to her.  

This genius hasn’t slept for days.  He looks tired.  He quietly walks up to her, and takes a seat beside her.  He puts something on the table that looks like a walkie talkie.  

“He can hear you if you speak into this.  Just press the red button when you speak.” Then he leaves and walks back to his seat. 

Lisa looks appreciatively at Lucas.  She picks up the device.

“Hi, Jungkook.”  She speaks with a soft low voice.  

Everyone in the room can hear their conversation.  They all smile.  Some of them turn around and look at her. 

Lisa is not paying any attention to the rest of the people in the room. She is just staring at the screen.  About one second later, Jungkook lifts his hand and touches his nose.  

It’s a sign he’s heard her. 

She feels both happy and sad at the same time.  But more than that, she really misses him.  A feeling that words alone cannot convey.  She pauses for a while, then all she can say is a simple phrase of encouragement : “You can do it.  I believe in you.”