Dangerous Red String

Chapter 15

The Head of the
RED DRAGON Clan

Since morning, the atmosphere at the residence of the direct heir of the RED HEAD DRAGON clan had been gloomy and heavy. Phuwin sensed the sudden change; the number of servants and bodyguards had doubled. He suspected this was a result of events from the previous night.

Last night, when Phuwin woke up to get a drink, he accidentally overheard Pond's phone conversation. Although he couldn’t hear everything clearly, Pond's expression and tone conveyed a lot.

Pond had given Phuwin a set of suits and asked him to put one on. Phuwin frowned at first, but then he recognized the seriousness of the situation. As a skilled police officer, he understood the unspoken cues and complied.

"Is someone coming?" Phuwin asked.

Pond looked at him and smiled. "Nothing important, just my father," he replied, and Phuwin nearly choked.

Phuwin hadn’t expected to meet the infamous leader of the clan; this was a great opportunity for him to gather clues to help take down the syndicate.

"You don’t need to say anything—just look pretty next to me; he probably won’t pay attention to you," Pond advised as he walked out.

Pond's demeanor had changed drastically; his voice was deeper than usual, and Phuwin could sense the coldness in it, which sent shivers down his spine.

As Phuwin followed Pond to the living room, he noticed an increased number of people in black suits. They stood still, looking sharp yet intense.

“It took you long enough, my son,” said a deep voice echoed as they entered

"Father..."

Only one sentence, but Phuwin can feel the tension in it. He looked at the person sitting in the center of the long, expensive sofa, crossing his legs. His gaze was sharp and ready to kill whoever was being haughty in front of him.

PHUWIN POV

Off Jumpol is the leader of The RED HEAD DRAGON, and he is one of the most respected and feared figures in the underworld. Very little information is available about his background, making him an extremely secretive and mysterious individual. The Jumpol family as a whole is equally enigmatic, and few dare to investigate their history, as the consequences can be severe. Even law enforcement agencies struggle to gather information about him.

Known as both a chameleon and a snake in disguise, he is also very cunning, like a fox. He successfully hides his dark side behind a thriving business empire and is well-respected among his peers. He is a genius businessman.

I'd better not act recklessly in front of him; this man is dangerous. 

"Hoo... who's the pretty boy behind you, Son?" I flinched slightly as his gaze was directly on me, but I did my best not to whimper.

Before I even open my mouth, I felt a hand wrap around my waist. Pond pulled me close to him, I was caught off guard. 

"He's my man," he said

"Hmm... Is he your dear new toy?" The Head said, his voice sounded cold

Toy?!

Pond didn't say anything, but the atmosphere between them grew cold.  

"I see," Mr. Off sighed. "Fine, you can play or sleep with whoever you like, but remember, Son, you are engaged to the heiress of the BLUE PHOENIX Clan," he said.

The heiress of the BLUE PHOENIX Clan?

I glanced at Pond, whose expression remained fierce and cold, but there was a difference in his eyes.

I heard a deep sigh from the clan leader as he looked at Pond with a disappointed expression. Was their relationship not good?

Off Jumpol stood up, and as he walked past us, I could hear him whisper, "See you at the office tomorrow, Son, as we discussed 'that' matter," to Pond. I noticed Pond's expression grows darker.

'That' matter?

"Understood, Father," Pond replied.

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After the unexpected visit from the Head Clan yesterday, Pond's demeanor changed completely. Although he was sweet to me before, he locked himself in his workroom all night. This makes me a bit concerned about him. Wait, concerned? Me? About him? HIM? The Mafia leader? The cold-hearted and unpredictable mafia boss?

What the heck?! 

I'm in the middle of a mission, and I should not forget why I became a police officer! 

Just because I've slept with him several times doesn't mean I've caught feelings for him!

I need to find a clue! Also, Gemini, I'm convinced that Heart is my long-lost twin brother. I need to discover why he ended up here, especially as a subordinate of one of the Sons.

The only clue I have found so far is the hidden cabinet behind the locked door in the bedroom. The door is oddly placed, and its design is out of place. The lock is also quite unique; it features two types of locking mechanisms: an old-school key lock and a digital keypad with over 1,000 possible codes. Solving the puzzle to find the correct password and key to access that hidden room is going to take a long time.

Also, the 'That' matter I heard yesterday keeps stuck inside my head. Is that something connected with their Mafia business?

''Nueng...'' I jumped a little as I heard a voice behind me, I looked back and see Pond standing in front of me with already in full expensive black suit. He looked Stern and fierce, his gaze was cold too. Send me shivers all over my body.

When looks can kill.

''Are you going to work?'' I said trying to be calm

He walks close, without saying anything he kisses me. After that, he didn't say anything and walk away. I was taken aback. What was that all about?!

Atmosphere around him was change, its more darker and cold. I could feel it.

I should prepare myself to go out too. I need to meet Captain Joong.

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Annyeong yeorobun!

Sawadhi kha!

Hello, thank you for the wait. Although this is a bit short, I hope you guys like this chapter.