Grave of the arising loyalty

The day was overcast as mourners gathered at the lavish mansion that belonged to Ji Yeon's parents—powerful figures in the city's criminal underworld. The atmosphere was heavy with grief as the funeral service began, a sea of somber faces paying their respects to the fallen. Si Jian and Huan Jing stood among the crowd, their expressions a mixture of sorrow and determination.

As the eulogy was delivered, memories of Ji Yeon were shared, highlighting the complexities of her life and her connections to the world of organized crime. Huan Jing's gaze flickered toward Si Jian, a silent acknowledgment of the secrets they had uncovered and the alliance they had forged.

After the service, as mourners began to disperse, Si Jian and Huan Jing exchanged a meaningful glance. The mansion, opulent and imposing, held its own secrets within its walls—secrets that might shed light on Ji Yeon's alliances and the motives behind her actions.

As the crowd began to thin, Si Jian and Huan Jing slipped away, finding a secluded corner where they could discuss their plan without being overheard. Si Jian's voice was low and determined. "We need to find out more about Ji Yeon's connections. There might be clues hidden in her family's mansion."

Huan Jing's gaze was resolute. "Agreed. But it won't be easy. We'll need to be discreet."

Si Jian nodded, her mind already at work. "I can help you navigate their security systems. Let's find a way to access their cameras without raising suspicion."

Huan Jing's skills as a hacker were well-known, and he nodded in agreement. "Once we're inside, I'll take control of the cameras. That should give us the advantage."

As the evening wore on and darkness began to descend, Si Jian and Huan Jing put their plan into action. With a combination of stealth and calculated moves, they made their way into the mansion. Huan Jing's fingers danced across a keyboard as Xiao's sent signals to their men's as he skillfully gaining control of the security system and hacking into the mansion's surveillance cameras.

As the live feeds appeared on a screen before them, Si Jian and Huan Jing began their search. Their eyes scanned the various rooms, the hallways, and the hidden corners, searching for any signs of oddities or secrets that might have been overlooked.

And then, their attention was drawn to a study—a room filled with opulence and power.

"Never saw this room before when Ji Yeon took me out in the garden for weapon display from every corner of her mansion, any way to get into there!" Exclaimed Huan Jing.

"Might be a secret room!" Replied Xiao as he searched through the screen for a path to access and get into that room.

"Not visible in the camera's, I guess we'd have to get in and find out ourself." Xiao said with a sigh.

"Stay here and alter and delete the footage of when me and Si Jian will enter the mansion and try to find it out, Si Jian divert the guards on duty."

"Sure sir!"

Xiao handed over a small communicating chip to si Jian and Huan Jing to fit into their ears, "We will communicate through this sir!" He said.

Under the cover of darkness, Si Jian and Huan Jing approached the imposing mansion. The moon cast faint shadows across the grounds, and the night was alive with a sense of urgency as they prepared to uncover the secrets hidden within. Their steps were cautious, their senses heightened as they moved toward their goal.

Si Jian's voice was a hushed whisper. "The guards are on high alert after the funeral. We need to divert their attention so we can slip inside."

Huan Jing's gaze was focused, his determination unwavering. "I'll find a way into that secret study. Once we're inside, Xiao will handle the surveillance cameras."

As they reached the mansion's entrance, Si Jian's skillful manipulation of her surroundings became evident. Si Jian took out a piece of jewellery from her pocket of the black skirt and swiftly threw it towards one of the camera's as she stood at an angle that was hidden from the camera, she disabled a camera, diverting the attention of the guards momentarily. Their movements were swift and calculated as they slipped through the entrance and into the mansion's opulent interior standing high on guard looking for anyone who caused this, they immediately scattered outside and towards the camera,other guards running on guard to check each corner.

Si Jian slid at another corner.

Inside, Si Jian's voice was a low murmur. "I've created a distraction, but we don't have much time. Find a way to get to the study."

Huan Jing nodded, his steps silent as he moved through the mansion's hallways. The study's location had been meticulously mapped out, a beacon in the sea of grandeur. As he reached the door, he found it locked—a barrier to the secrets he was determined to uncover.

Meanwhile, Xiao, their skilled hacker ally, was hard at work. In their car that was now filled with screens and equipment, he was altering and deleting the footage of Si Jian and Huan Jing's entry. His fingers flew across the keyboard, a dance of digital mastery as he ensured their presence remained concealed.

Back at the door, Huan Jing's gaze hardened as he assessed the lock. With a quick scan of his surroundings, he spotted a security keypad nearby. His mind worked rapidly, deciphering the code. With a few precise movements, he entered the correct sequence, and the door's lock disengaged.

As the door swung open, Huan Jing stepped into the study. The room was a tapestry of power and influence, adorned with rich furnishings and framed portraits of those who held sway over the city's underworld. Huan Jing's gaze turned to the intricately carved desk at the center of the room—a focal point that likely held the secrets they sought.

With Xiao's expertise, the mansion's surveillance cameras were under their control. He altered the feeds, creating a false sense of normalcy as Si Jian's diversion kept the guards occupied.

Huan Jing's fingers danced across the desk, searching for hidden compartments or clues. And then, he found it—a hidden switch that triggered a concealed passage. The wall shifted, revealing a hidden doorway leading to an inner chamber.

Inside the chamber, Huan Jing's eyes widened as he scanned the room. Files, documents, and records lined the shelves, a treasure trove of information that could potentially expose the truth. He began to sift through them, his heart pounding with a mix of anticipation and dread.

Outside, Si Jian's diversion had done her job, keeping the guards preoccupied, "Xiao has cleared our path. We need to find what we're looking for and get out."

As Huan Jing continued to search, his fingers brushed against a file that seemed to hold promise. He pulled it out, his eyes scanning the contents. And then, his expression shifted—a mixture of shock and realization.

Si Jian's voice was tense as she watched his reaction. "What did you find?"

Huan Jing's voice was laced with disbelief. "Come to the study."

Si Jian sneaked into the study and she followed the instruction to enter the secret room inside the secret study.

"What is it?"

"Check through every file!"

"Damnnn!!! This whole room is filled with guns and files and documents. Let's see !" Si Jian started draining out every information of documents along with Huan Jing and their brows furrowed in a shock.

"What the heck is this ?" Huan Jing said as his fingers trailed across a blood splattered file.

"Sir, these three documents....it's weird! It has the record and evidence of your every crime that you committed from murder to drugs smuggling...."

"I know Miss Si Jian, this document has the same and it has a pen drive.....take all this and head out…are there any other documents about me or mu family's shit ?"

"No! Searched all of them and they're all Ji Yeon's family's and her crime records and i guess they'll help if we grab these too!"

"Okay! Head out! " Huan Jing sent a signal from his wristwatch,probably to Xiao that they're getting out!

"Wow...really sir ? More than fifty murder's and more than twenty smuggling records ? Explains why you're a mafia prodigy!"

Huan Jing gazed at Si Jian with a blank face earning an awkward smile from her.

"Shall we stay here tonight?" He asked with sarcasm dripping from his tone.

So Jian quickly headed out.

As the weight of the revelation settled over them, they knew that the secrets they had uncovered were just the beginning. The tangled web of deceit stretched farther than they had imagined.

"Xiao, we need to find out where did Ji Yeon even get these files and records of our work! I don't want it to be true! Dammmit!!!"

"Sir…..I don't want to say this but we already know our suspect?" Xiao replied as he finally completed his work with altering the footage.

"Whom do you suspect sir ?" Si Jian asked.

Huan Jing's silence was filled with tense,his muscles tensing and his eyes filled with unconfirmed awareness of betrayal from someone he never expected to.

As he took a long breath," My father!"

The air filled with silence and sighs along with hands reaching their heads.

"Why sir?"

"Miss Si Jian, my father is the only one who can reach these, not even me, not even I have the reach to these documents. No one else knew about all these documents except me and Xiao but even we never knew where these were and how to reach them and only father knew this, father is the one handling all this!" He explained a tiny of anger and frustration visible on his whole body and voice.

Si Jian's voice was filled with a mix of anger and resolve. "This goes deeper than we thought."The pendrive..."

"I will check on it and tell you once I'll reach home.....right now get out and let's give final consolation and I'll return back with my mom and dad. Xiao will drop you to your house."

"Yes sir!"