"What did I just see? Did I accidentally step into a parallel universe? Please tell me it's all a lie." Leo, standing in the CCTV control room, held his temples, shaking it left and right, his expression etched with disbelief.
Max stood beside him, his gaze fixated on the CCTV screen, his eyes wide with shock. "No, it's all real."
Jackson joined in, his voice tinged with incredulity. "I can't believe there's someone who has slapped him."
"And look at him, standing there all quiet." Max pointed at the screen.
Leo once again adopted a dramatically exaggerated pose. "Oh noooooo~~, remember he vowed to destroy my Jia's life? What is he going to do now? Oh God, have mercy!"
"Stop it, Leo! Quit the dramatic act. It's not funny." Jackson snapped at Leo.
Leo's dramatic facade dropped, and he spoke with a sudden serious tone. "But I'm not wrong. What might he do to her now?"
Max's gaze switched away from the CCTV feed as he joined the conversation. "You make a good point. He has a notoriously short temper. We can't even fathom what he's capable of doing to her."
"It's risky for him, considering Jia's status as an actress." Jackson murmured quietly, but within earshot of both Leo and Max.
Leo, quick to respond, countered, "How can you say it's risky for him? We should be worried about Jia, who's in real danger because of Jae."
"That's not what I meant." Jackson quickly tried to clarify.
"This isn't the time to debate who's at risk or not. We need to speak with Jae."
Leo and Jackson nodded in agreement, acknowledging the urgency in Max's voice.
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"Sarah, please stop calling me again and again. We'll be there soon." Jia, seated in the passenger seat of the car, held the phone close to her ear.
On the other end of the line, the person responded impatiently. "Aaah– I can't wait any longer. Hurry up, I want to see you."
"Yeah, yeah, now I'm disconnecting the call," Jia ended the call before sighing, her gaze fixed on her phone cradled in her hands.
Bella, sitting on the driver seat, a light chuckle escaped her lips as she spoke. "We should hurry, or else she'll go ballistic waiting for you." And then she started to drive.
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The moment Jia and Bella entered the cafe, all eyes were immediately drawn to them because of Jia, an undeniable celebrity presence. Smartphones were whipped out, cameras clicked, and excited murmurs filled the room. A few people called out her name, eager for her to look into the camera, but not wanting to invade her privacy too much.
Jia graced everyone with a warm smile, her focus scanning the cafe in search of a familiar face. But before she could register anything, a figure suddenly lunged forward, enveloping her in a tight hug.
"I missed you like crazy, you have no idea. My eyes have been longing to see you, and it's great to finally have you here in front of me." Sarah confessed, burying her face in Jia's shoulder, still clinging to her. She was really beautiful with silver eyes, attractive features, espresso brown coloured long hair with bangs and a perfect shaped body.
"It was just one year you went to Italy again...no big deal. And you're acting like you're seeing me after decades." Jia said, disentangling herself from the hug, meeting Sarah's gaze.
"One whole year apart and you call it 'not a big deal'?" Sarah protested, her hands resting on her hips in disbelief.
Jia couldn't help but respond with amused sarcasm. "Well, maybe because you used to spam me with calls daily, and now it feels like you just went away yesterday and came back today, dropping on my head."
Bella struggled to suppress her laughter, placing a hand over her mouth to keep it contained.
"It's called love, sweetheart," Sarah declared proudly, her gaze fixed on them. "Oh how are you, Bella? I missed you too."
"I'm doing great." Bella responded after sharing a warm hug, a smile gracing her face.
"Okay, let's go now, ladies. Follow me." With a decisive hand, Sarah beckoned to them.
The trio made their way out of the cafe, heading towards the vehicle where Bella and Jia had arrived.
"Oh, my darling baby, how much you have grown, I've missed you so much. I wonder if you missed me too?" Taking the driver seat, Sarah lovingly showered affection on the car, planting kisses on the steering wheel.
Jia, sitting on the passenger seat, called out, "Sarah!" Who was still absorbed in her affection as she ignored her.
Jia tried again, this time slightly louder while shaking her shoulder, "Sarah!! What in the world are you doing? Have you lost your mind?"
"I'm simply expressing my affection for my precious car," Sarah defended herself, regaining her composure.
Bella couldn't help but poke fun at Sarah, teasing from the back seat. "I'm not surprised in the least that your little baby is a car who is now grown up."
"Hey, don't make fun of me. Everyone and everything that is precious to me deserves my love." Hearing this Bella struggled to contain her laughter.
"Where are you taking us?" Jia wondered, directing a puzzled look at Sarah.
Sarah responded, "To your shooting location, of course. Where else would I take you both at this time? I remember you mentioned some days ago in the call that your movie shooting is going on, and I think today is your last day. Have you forgotten?"
"No, I haven't forgotten. And you should say that you're going with us not you're taking us there."
"Whatever," Sarah dismissed, shifting the topic, "By the way, I heard you gave Samuel a hard kick in his precious property yesterday. Is that accurate?"
"Yeah, it was well-deserved. He's always forgetting his lines, and I had enough of it." Jia explained.
Sarah interjected, her voice tinged with outrage, "What? How could you do that? Haven't you thought about me? If something were to happen to him and his private property, how would he father any babies with me?"
Jia and Bella couldn't believe what just came out of Sarah's mouth. "Seriously, don't you have any filter on your words?" Jia scolded, shaking her head.
Bella joined in, adding, "You really need to pay attention to what you say," as she fixed a disbelieving gaze at Sarah.
Sarah crossed her arms and pouted, directing her grievance at them. "But why would you do such a thing to my beloved?"
Jia's persuasive smile softened Sarah's resolve. "Alright, alright...I won't repeat the act again. So, shall we get going?"
Sarah wrapped an arm around Jia's shoulders, grinning widely. "Of course, my lovely bish. I can never stay mad at you for too long."
Bella shook her head in disbelief at Sarah's sudden duality.
"Lead the way," Sarah commanded, starting the car before driving off.
[Profile.
Name: Sarah.
Age: 23
Occupation: Fashion Model.
Family: Deceased.
Relationship status: Sarah is currently single.
(A cheerful and childish person, Sarah seeks to spread love within her surroundings. She is the best friend of Kang Jia, and she harbors a deep love for renowned actor Kim Samuel.)]
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"The moment we received word that you had returned from Italy, we promptly hurried to visit you yesterday," Max began, seated on the sun lounger, his gaze fixed on a distant figure gliding through the water. Jackson and Leo sat on the other sun loungers, their attention entirely on the swimmer. "However, we certainly didn't anticipate being graced by your devastation once again," Max remarked, his eyes never leaving the pool.
"When others reunite, they express their affection with hugs. But you, on the other hand, always opt for chaos and despair. It's been a year, and you fail to show even a hint of joy. You're quite oblivious to our feelings, how careless brother you are." Leo complained, his displeasure evident.
"Pay attention, Jae. If you mess this up, your news can go viral faster than wildfire. She's an actress and an innocent girl. It won't bode well for you or your reputation." Jackson warned, his voice serious.
But Jae remained immersed in his swimming, completely ignoring them. He continued his laps in the pool without glancing towards them even once.
"Jae! Are you even listening?!" Jackson's question fell on deaf ears as Jae abruptly halted his swimming and stepped out of the pool.
Wearing only swim trunks, Jae's toned and chiseled physique was on full display. Water droplets cascaded down his wet hair, tracing a path down his well-defined chest to his chiseled abs, only to disappear into the damp fabric of his swim trunks. Jae grabbed the nearby towel, using it to dry his hair with vigorous rubs. Ignoring the dumbfounded expressions of the trio, he strode towards the exit door, leaving them in disbelief.
"Wait, Jae! I need to discuss something crucial," Jackson called out, hastily rising from his sunlounger and trailing behind Jae, the duo leaving the swimming area.
Leo remained seated, watching them vanish before muttering, "Can anything be more crucial than the matter of my gorgeous Jia?"
"Since brother Jackson is the eldest, he undoubtedly has multiple pressing matters to address." Max responded to Leo's bewildered expression.
"By the way, will Jae really go out only in his swim trunks for all to see? The girls will die of excitement when they catch a glimpse of his magnificent physique!" Leo jested, chuckling.
Max quipped in return, while trickingly laughing at Leo, "Well, I reckon you ought to see an eye doctor, because he already went out in his swim trunks."
"Are you laughing at Jae or at me?"
"I'm laughing at the one you're thinking about right now."
"So it's definitely me." As soon as Leo uttered this, Max burst out in unrestrained laughter.
Leo gently slapped his back, admonishing, "Stop laughing at me, you fool." But Max didn't stop his laughter.
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As they ventured through the opulent hotel hallway on the top floor, Jackson revealed, "There's a member of the omnipotent Mafia in our custody right now."
Upon hearing the news, Jae halted, locking eyes with Jackson. Jackson also stopped walking in response. "Our men spotted some unknown people on the casino's surveillance cameras, they were trying to enter our private casino, so we went there and checked who they were. From there, we apprehended this individual."
"How pathetic! These guys wouldn't have suspected that our private casino is guarded to the max, impenetrable even to a fly without our say-so. And the fun fact, they had the brilliant idea to disguise themselves as girls, but their poor acting skills gave them away."
As Jae resumed walking, Jackson continued, keeping pace alongside.
"Where is he being held at the moment?" Jae inquired, his gaze not meeting Jackson's as he opened the door to his room.
"Currently in the basement of our casino." Jackson answered, following Jae inside.
"I'll handle the interrogation personally." Jae declared.
Jackson nodded in acknowledgment. "Alright, I'll make sure to inform everyone, including the members and our men, that you're on your way." His gaze was fixed on Jae who was heading towards the bathroom to take a shower.
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Jia and Bella sat side to side on a chair at the beach, boredom painted across their faces as they nursed their drinks occasionally, looking at the duo in front.
Sarah fussed over Samuel, gently wiping away imaginary sweat with her handkerchief, the other hand holding an umbrella to shield him from the sun, "Gosh, look at you! You're absolutely drenched in sweat due to this scorching sun."
Samuel, exasperated, shook his head at Sarah who was sitting beside him on the chair, "Honestly, I'll never understand you."
Undeterred, Sarah continued to wipe his invisible sweat, her gaze laced with flirtation as she smiled widely. "Don't worry, I'll make sure you understand everything you desire."
Samuel's tone dripped with frustration as he asked, "What? Seriously? Where's this sweat you're wiping off?" His eyes roamed around the sky above. "And where's this scorching sun? All I see is a bit of sunlight."
"And I can't understand Can't you see we've got this massive beach umbrella shading us? Why are you fussing over me with that mini umbrella?" He pointed an exasperated finger at the large beach umbrella overhead, then back at the petite one Sarah was holding. While Sarah followed his finger pointing direction before looking at him.
"Of course, I can see the big beach umbrella overhead, but it lacks the right to care about your well-being, which is my sole responsibility."
"Good attempt at an excuse, I must say." Samuel said, taking a sip of his cold drink.
"Hooo! How dare you question the purity of my care and love for you? It's comparable to a mother's love for her child, wholly sincere and steadfast."
Sarah's dramatic declaration was interrupted by Bella's uproarious laughter, drawing the attention of everyone around them. Staff and makeup artists cast curious glances as Bella struggled to contain herself.
"Sorry!, sorry!" Bella apologized, looking at everyone, taking deep breaths before composing herself and addressing Sarah with a smirk.
"Sarah, your unique approach to expressing love and care is truly unparalleled. You surely deserve an award for it." Bella's voice was filled with mock admiration.
"I know you're jesting, so there's no need for false compliments." Sarah replied with a mixture of unpleasantness and stubbornness.
"If you're done caring over me, could you please remove that handkerchief from my face?" Samuel, with a done face, addressed Sarah without looking at her.
"No, no... look how profusely you're sweating!"
Frustration etched on his face, Samuel snapped, "Oh, enough, Sarah! Why can't you understand that all your antics irk me?"
Sarah tried to speak up, her voice pleading, "I just care about yo---"
Samuel cut her off abruptly, his irritation evident. "I don't want to hear another word from your mouth. Just stop doing all this right now."
Samuel stood up, and Sarah followed suit, still holding an umbrella over his head.
"Fine, I'll cease all these antics and look for a different course of action." Sarah declared, her tone unwavering, before In a sudden move, she discarded the umbrella on the sandy beach floor and threw her arms around Samuel, capturing him in a tight embrace, leaving both Bella and Jia in stunned silence. Samuel's eyes widened in fear, immediately pushing her away in a panic, as if seeing a ghost in broad daylight, before turning and sprinting off, distancing himself from her with remarkable speed.
Seeing him running away, Sarah quickly started to chase after him regardless of the people around her, crying out desperately, "Wait! Where are you going? Take me with you too!"
Samuel, looking over his shoulder, yelled back at her, "Don't follow me, you foolish girl!"
Meanwhile, Bella and Jia watched the scene unfold, with Bella proclaiming, "She's insane."
Jia couldn't help but chuckle at the bizarre situation unfolding before them on the beach.
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The atmosphere in the casino was chaotic, with tables and chairs strewn about in a messy disarray. Broken bottles of whiskey littered the floor, the strong aroma of alcohol permeating the air. Jae was unleashing his fury upon his men, unleashing a flurry of ruthless blows in their direction. While Jackson struggled desperately to restrain Jae, attempting to curb his uncontrollable anger.
"Jae, calm down! Don't waste our time beating our own men. We need to focus on finding them now before they slip away out of this area completely."
Hearing Jackson's words, Jae delivered one final kick to the man lying helplessly on the floor before reaching for his phone and making a call.
Jae barked into his phone, his voice seething with anger. "Daniel! Check all areas outside the casino via CCTV with your team, and report their current location quickly!"
From the other end of the call, Daniel responded, "We're already scouring the surrounding areas using CCTV, searching for their whereabouts."
"So WHAT ARE YOU ALL DOING? INFORM ME QUICKLY IN FIVE MINUTES." Jae shouted before ending the call. His anger was at its peak, and he was about to unleash his fury on the men again, but Jackson quickly intervened.
"Jae, please stop!!" Jackson pleaded, turning to the injured men on the floor. "How did they manage to escape, despite our tight security?"
The men groaned in pain, unable to answer Jackson's question coherently.
"B-Boss, the whole casino was shrouded in smoke... even in the basement... We couldn't see anything and also fainted because of the thick smoke," a man managed to explain through winces of pain, "After we came to our senses, we called Daniel Boss, but he told us that the CCTV cameras didn't capture anything because of the smoke..."
Hearing this, Jae was on the brink of another outburst, his fury threatening to explode, but the sound of his phone ringing held him back.
After receiving the call, he urgently grilled the caller, "Where are they all now?"
"They're headed towards the parking lot at the roadside mall," Daniel reported.
Without uttering another word, Jae ended the call and darted outside the casino. Jackson hastened after him, signaling to their men to join the chase.
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Jae and his men stormed into the parking lot of the roadside mall in their cars, and they spotted the black Mercedes car situated at the far end. There was no doubt that those were sitting inside that car that Jae and his men were looking for. Anger fueled Jae's action as without hesitation, he revved up his engine, racing towards the enemy vehicle at top speed.
In response, the people inside the black Mercedes quickly ignited their engine, accelerating at full throttle to collide head-on with Jae's car.
"J-Jae! Slow down!" Jackson implored urgently, his face etched with concern. "You're heading straight toward a crash! Jae, stop the car! What are you doing?!"
But Jae remained unheeding, his attention fixated on the Mercedes car just ahead. "JAE! I SAID STOP THE CAR!" Jackson pleaded again, his voice laced with increasing desperation. But Jae's relentless focus never wavered, and he showed no signs of slowing down at all.
Suddenly Jae issued a sharp command. "Once I count to three, jump out without a moment's delay! One... Two... Three... JUMP!"
Jackson, seeing no other alternative, obeyed Jae's command. He flung open the car door and leaped out alongside Jae.
A deafening commotion shattered the air, followed by the sight of their vehicle locked in a devastating collision with the black Mercedes car. Two figures lay sprawled on the ground, clearly jumping from that Mercedes car. But seeing Jackson and Jae they both quickly started to run away.
Jae and Jackson quickly rose to their feet, with their men joining them. Without wasting a moment, they started dashing after the escaping men, their footsteps thudding against the hard surface.
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They were continuously chasing those two persons while passing through inside the mall. Every person in the mall could see them running but no one could recognise Jae there because of the mask on his face and cap on his head. Suddenly chaos erupted as gunshots rang out, causing panic among the mall's patrons. Bystanders scattered in all directions, desperately seeking cover from the commotion.
A group of men in black suits relentlessly pursued them, their gun barrels glinting ominously. Clearly, they were the accomplices of the two individuals Jae and his men were pursuing.
The air was filled with the sharp retort of gunfire as Jae's men promptly retaliated against the assailants in black suits. Both sides engaged in a fierce exchange, bullets flying in every direction. Meanwhile, Jae and Jackson continued their pursuit, racing after the fleeing figures who were now scrambling toward the mall's exit.
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Relieved that their pursuers had seemingly disappeared, the two persons entered the club and took a moment to catch their breath. However, their relief was short-lived as they were abruptly grabbed from behind by two unknown men who clamped their mouths shut. The dimly lit club, abuzz with music and revelry, concealed the sight of the scuffle, and the unsuspecting crowds continued to dance and sing, oblivious to the unfolding situation.
The two unidentified men forcefully dragged the duo into the club's washroom before releasing them, guns held aloft and trained on their heads. As the victims turned to face Jae and Jackson, terror filled their eyes, realizing that they had fallen right into the hands of the very men they had been running from.
"You certainly gave us a workout," Jackson remarked, keeping his gun trained on them.
"Tell us, what was your intention in infiltrating our casino?" Jae demanded, his anger seething just below the surface.
"We were after Venom's identity and information," the first captured man explained fearlessly.
"You put in quite the effort trying to uncover information about Venom. Quite the bold move, coming to our casino. But fleeing was a grave mistake." Jackson's voice dripped with mockery.
"And what exactly were you waiting for in the parking lot, huh? For your death?" Jae asked, his bloodshot eyes boring into them.
"We were waiting for backup, but you two came before they did," the second man replied through clenched teeth.
"Let's get to the point, who and where is the omnipotent mafia boss? And don't...you...dare...waste...my...time." Jae's voice filled with anger as he demanded answers.
"Huh? You really think we'll reveal our boss's identity so easily?" the first man sneered, oblivious to the danger he was in.
"You're speaking to the very embodiment of death, and if you value your lives, you'll tell us everything about your boss. The consequences of our wrath are far worse than death," Jackson warned with a smirk, his gaze pointing meaningfully on Jae.
Confusion flashed across their faces, "What do you mean?" the second man asked, glancing momentarily at Jackson and then fixating his gaze on Jae.
"The person standing before you is none other than the fearsome mafia king Venom." Jackson explained, his expression unyielding.
Hearing Jackson's revelation, the two men stared at Jae, their mouths agape in shockness.
"It's nice to see you, even though we can't see your face." the first man replied with a mocking smirk toward Jae.
"Enough of the games. We want answers," Jackson snapped, drawing their attention.
"And what are you going to do if we refuse?" the second man retorted.
"You can't even see the irony of the situation. You attempted to rescue him from our clutches, only to find yourself ensnared in our grasp. Yet, you still ask, 'What will we do if you don't tell us?' It's a bit idiotic, don't you think?" Jackson sneered.
"I'm asking for the last time, where and who is he?" Jae posed the question for the final time.
"We won't tell…" the first man started to say, but Jae quickly silenced him with a shot to the forehead, then shooting on the second man.
"Now our biggest opponent, the boss of both of you, will show himself after learning of their gang members' death," Jae declared, his gaze fixed on the lifeless bodies strewn on the washroom floor.
Suddenly, the door burst open, revealing Jia, staring at them in sheer terror, standing at the toilet door, drawing their attention.
"J-J-Jackson...you b-b-both a-are m-mafia? And is h-h-he Jae?" she stuttered, stepping back a little.
While they were looking at her in shockness.
"You shot! I heard the gun!" she exclaimed, her eyes darting between Jae and the fallen bodies. Fear emanated from every fiber of her being as Jae began to close the distance between them, amplifying her fears.
"D-don't. C-come any closer." She blurted out, taking her steps backward. Her whole body was shaking continuously. Her heart was beating rapidly. She could be seen drenched in sweat. She was feeling shortness of breath and tightness in her throat. Her whole body was on the verge of becoming numb. She was feeling unreality. And these all symptoms are called panic attack. Due to her senses not working properly she started running away from Jae.
"Not again, I don't wanna play tag game again." Jae muttered, annoyance lacing his words as he began to chase Jia who was fleeing.
Meanwhile, Jackson immediately called someone.
"Daniel! Send some men to clean this mess in the washroom of the club opposite Seoul mall...and by hacking the CCTV cameras of the whole mall, parking lot area and club, immediately erase the scenes of all of us. And because of the incident in the mall, send some men there too to handle the cops." He said urgently on the call.
"We've already hacked all the CCTV cameras and we're quickly sending men in the club and the mall." Daniel spoke from the other side on the call.
"That's great. Send them soon." Jackson said before hanging up.
Swiftly exiting the washroom, Jackson scanned the packed club, searching for any sign of Jae and Jia. Frustrated by failing to spot them, he headed towards the club's exit. A sudden collision interrupted his path, and his gaze fell onto Bella.
"Hey son of Jack! It's not nice to see you again," Bella retorted, her face contorting into a look of irritation.
"Call my name properly. And why are you here?" Jackson countered, his expression betraying his puzzlement.
"What do people usually do in a club?" Bella retorted, raising an eyebrow.
Disregarding her response, Jackson inquired bluntly, "Where's Jia?"
Bella frowned, perplexed. "She's in the washroom, but why do you look so concerned?"
"Actua–," Jackson suddenly halted, his gaze shifting towards the entrance. A group of men entered the club, heading toward the washroom. Clearly, they were his henchmen.
"What's wrong?" Bella asked, her curiosity piqued, and was about to follow his gaze, but he swiftly placed his hands on her cheeks, preventing her from moving, making her shocked.
Bella bristled, shoving him away. "Don't touch me, you pervert."
Jackson stood back, maintaining his composure. "I'm not interested in touching you."
"Wow? Already after touching, you're saying you're not interested in touching me? Listen son of Jack! You better not touch me again, or I'll set you on fire if you even think about it." Her finger jabbed in Jackson's direction. Before he could respond, an interruption halted his retort.
"Bella! What are you doing here? And is he your boyfriend?" It was Sarah's voice.
Bella scoffed, shaking her head vehemently. "Oh, absolutely not! I could never dream, I could never even imagine of having him as my boyfriend...never, ever, ever!" Her voice oozed with disgust.
"A-alright, got it. Take a chill pill," Sarah reassured Bella, her expression skeptical. "By the way, it's been quite some time since Jia went to the washroom. Why hasn't she returned yet?"
"She is with Jae." Jackson uttered, attracting their attention.
"Who's this Jae?" Bella asked with a questionable face. "Oh, yeah, yeah I remember, your cousin, I didn't see him but I know, last night's chaos in the hotel was all his doing correct?"
"Yes, my cousin Jae."
"But you yourself were asking me about Jia earlier, so how do you know that she is with him?" She inquired in suspicion.
"Yeah, I was just checking if she had told you or not before going with him." Jackson lied smoothly, poker-faced.
Suddenly Sarah grumbled, irked. "What? We came to celebrate her last shoot, and she ditched us without a word? That's just ungrateful! How could she leave with someone without telling us?" she questioned, shooting irritated glances at both Jackson and Bella.
"But why did she go with him? It's not right for her to go alone with anyone else like this. And I have her phone too, can't even call her." Bella pondered, a hint of worry in her tone.
Jackson muttered under his breath, "Indeed, it's not right for her to go with him."
Bella picked up on his murmur, giving him a perplexed look. "Did you say something?"
"No...nothing. Well don't worry, Jae will bring her back safely," Jackson assured. "Once they return, just give me your phone number. I'll inform you then."
"You want what?" Bella retorted, raising an eyebrow skeptically.
"Your number."
"You have too good an excuse to get my number." She taunted, irritating him.
"What do you think? After getting your number, I'll get it tattooed on my body?"
"Yes, maybe you can do such stupid antic."
Jackson was about to retort but stopped by the interruption.
"Hey, calm down,, both of you," interjected Sarah, "Just give me your phone so I can save my number so you can call me instead."
Jackson handed over his phone to Sarah, who promptly added herself as a contact.
"I'm Sarah, best friend of Jia," she announced, returning the phone, her number now saved.
"Pleasure to meet you Sarah, and I'm Jackson."
"Pleasure to meet you too." Sarah greeted warmly, her smile radiating.
Jackson continued, "Umm..It might take them a full night or even the entire day tomorrow to return."
Startled, Sarah's and Bella's eyes widened, their mouths agape in surprise. Sarah inquired, "What are they going to be doing alone all night?"
Bella expressed concern, "I can't have her stay alone with just anyone all night. She's an actress. If people get the wrong idea, it could be a disaster. Plus, I don't know Jae very well. I didn't even see him." Turning to Jackson, Bella insisted, "Phone Jae right away. Right now." Her voice carried a sense of urgency.
"Uhh...he doesn't have a phone, I mean his phone is broken. No way to contact him," Jackson lied smoothly, keeping his cool demeanor. "And I said na, Jae would bring her back safely."
Bella's voice dripped with venom as she warned, "Then get it in your useless mind, If she doesn't come back safe and sound, I'll kick you to hell. Consider this your fair warning."
Jackson rolled his eyes at her threat.
"I'm getting late now, I have to go, and see you again Sarah." He said looking at Sarah smilingly while she just nodded.
"And i wish we never meet again Bella."
"That's what i wish too." Bella replied in the same passion as his.
After this Jackson immediately exited the club.
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