The Criminal Store Chap 02

Jin lay on the bed in his small studio apartment, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.

Jin (in his thoughts):

"What a weird man... I thought we'd meet again just like he said, but it's been a week. I haven't seen him, and my mission is still pending... Damn it."

Just then, his phone suddenly started ringing.

He picked it up from the bedside table and looked at the screen.

The caller ID read:

Hyung

Without wasting another second, he quickly answered the call.

Jin: "Hello, Hyung... How are you?"

Hyung: "I'm fine. What about you, Jin? And tell me... how is the mission going?"

Jin let out a long sigh.

Jin: "Ahhhh, Hyung... don't even ask. I waited for him at the usual time, but that night's storm and lightning ruined everything. If it hadn't happened... I would've stabbed him already."

Hyung remained calm.

Hyung: "Don't be in such a rush, Jin. Just wait and observe his movements. Find out where he goes and what he does. Be careful... I don't want to see you get hurt."

Jin sighed once again.

Jin: "Okay, Hyung. I'll be careful... and I'll keep watching his movements."

Jin (in his thoughts):

"That damn son of a bitch..."

Hyung: "Good. And don't forget to take your suppressants. Take care of yourself. See you soon."

The call ended.

Jin tossed his phone onto the bed before running a hand through his hair with another frustrated sigh.

On the other side...

Meanwhile, Mike wiped the blood from his hands.

His deep ocean-blue eyes remained calm as if nothing had happened.

He looked at the men standing before him.

Mike: "So... what information do you have about Jin?"

One of his men lowered his head.

Man: "Sorry, Boss... We couldn't find that person. We tailed him, but he managed to lose us."

Mike's expression turned cold.

Mike: "I gave you such an easy task... and you still failed?"

His men immediately lowered their heads even further.

Mike grabbed a steel rod.

He was about to punish them.

However...

Just as he swung the rod through the air, his movement suddenly stopped.

Something had caught his attention.

A slow smirk appeared on his lips.

Mike: "Leave."

"Clean up the bodies and get rid of every trace of blood."

Without saying another word, Mike straightened his suit and walked toward the person who had caught his attention.

A few streets away...

Jin frowned at his phone.

Jin: "Ugh... Why did my phone die now? I still have to check my grocery list."

He sighed in frustration.

Before he could take another step—

Someone suddenly wrapped an arm around his waist.

Jin immediately froze.

A familiar voice whispered behind him.

Mike: "My, my... What a handsome man we have here."

Jin flinched.

His expression instantly darkened.

Jin: "You damn bastard... Let go of me! Why are you grabbing my waist?! How dare you?!"

In one swift move, Jin grabbed Mike's wrist, twisted it, and pinned him to the ground.

For the first time...

Mike looked genuinely surprised.

Then...

He smiled.

Mike: "I like it..."

"You're the most interesting person I've ever met."

Jin glared down at him.

Jin: "I don't give a damn what you think about me."

"Cross my path again, and I'll turn you into minced meat."

Jin stood up and straightened his clothes.

Before leaving, he looked back one last time.

Jin: "If I ever see you again..."

"I'll feed what's left of you to my dogs."

Mike simply smirked.

His deep ocean-blue eyes met Jin's dark forest-green eyes.

Neither of them looked away.

For a brief moment...

Silence filled the street.

Then Jin turned around and walked away without another glance.

Mike watched his disappearing figure with a faint smile still resting on his lips.

Something about Jin...

Made him want to see him again.

To Be Continued...

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