Renn's words were like a cold splash of water on Jungkook's burning rage. "Calm down," Renn said, his voice smooth and calculated. "I'll take you to that person if you work with me."
Jungkook's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. What did Renn want from him? What kind of work did he need to do? The promise of finally facing the person responsible for his trauma and pain was a tantalizing one, but Jungkook was wary. He didn't trust Renn, not yet.
"What do I need to do?" Jungkook asked, his voice cautious, his eyes locked on Renn's.
Jungkook's eyes widened in shock as Renn's words hung in the air. "You have to give me information about the Shadows," Renn said, his voice calm and collected.
But Jungkook's reaction was immediate and intense. His mind racing with possibilities, he thought of one name: Kaito. The criminal that he and the shadows caught.
Jungkook's fury boiled over, and he grabbed Renn's collar, his eyes blazing with anger. "Are you working with Kaito?" he growled, his voice low and menacing. Renn's eyes flickered, and for a moment, Jungkook saw a glimmer of surprise. But then, Renn's expression smoothed out, and he smiled.
Renn's admission was like a punch to the gut, but he quickly followed it up with a dismissive wave of his hand. "Yeah," he said, his voice casual. "But that doesn't matter."
Jungkook's grip on Renn's collar tightened, his anger simmering just below the surface. But Renn's next words caught his attention. "I know how much you hate the person who took everything from you," Renn said, his eyes glinting with a knowing light. "So why don't we make a deal? You give me information about the Shadows, and I'll take you to that person."
Jungkook's eyes locked onto Renn's, his mind racing with the possibilities. What kind of information did Renn want? And what would be the cost of this deal? But the promise of finally facing the person who had destroyed his life was too tempting to resist. "What kind of information?" Jungkook asked, his voice cautious, his grip on Renn's collar still tight.
Jungkook's eyes narrowed, his mind working overtime to weigh the risks and benefits of Renn's proposal. "What kind of information?" he asked again, his voice firm.
And then, he added, "And how can I trust that you'll take me to that person? What's to stop you from double-crossing me once I give you what you want?"
Renn's smile grew wider, and he seemed to expect Jungkook's skepticism. "I'll give you proof," he said, his voice dripping with confidence. "Proof that I know exactly where that person is, and that I'll take you to them once our deal is done."
Jungkook's grip on Renn's collar remained tight, his eyes locked on Renn's, searching for any sign of deception. He was playing with fire, and he knew it. But the promise of revenge was too alluring to resist.
Renn's words were like gasoline on a fire, igniting Jungkook's rage even further. "That person's name is Damian, right?" Renn said, his smirk growing wider as he watched Jungkook's reaction.
Jungkook's eyes blazed with fury, and his grip on Renn's collar tightened even more. "How did you know?" Jungkook growled, his voice barely above a whisper. The name "Damian" was like a trigger, unleashing a torrent of emotions and memories that Jungkook had tried to keep buried.
Damian, the man responsible for his trauma, for his DID, for the death of his family. Jungkook's anger and hatred towards Damian had been simmering for years, and now, with Renn's words, it threatened to boil over.
Renn's smirk remained, and he seemed to enjoy Jungkook's reaction. "I told you, I have my ways," he said, his voice casual, as if discussing the weather.
Then, he extended his hand, his eyes locked on Jungkook's. "So, is it a deal?" he asked, his voice firm, but with a hint of anticipation.
Jungkook's anger and hatred towards Damian were palpable, and Renn knew he had him right where he wanted. The question was, would Jungkook's desire for revenge cloud his judgment enough to make the deal? Jungkook's eyes searched Renn's face, looking for any sign of deception, but all he saw was a calculating gaze, waiting for his response.
Jungkook's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications of Renn's proposal. "What kind of information do I have to give you?" he asked, his voice cautious.
Renn's response was simple, yet devastating. "Everything."
Jungkook felt a pang of guilt and unease. The Shadows had trusted him, and he had sworn to protect them. He remembered the look on Taehyung's face when he was accused of betraying the Shadows - the pain, the disappointment, the anger.
Jungkook's thoughts were torn. On one hand, he wanted revenge against Damian, the man who had destroyed his life. On the other hand, he would be betraying the people who had taken him in and given him a sense of purpose.
The weight of Renn's demand settled heavily on Jungkook's shoulders. Could he really bring himself to betray the Shadows?
A sly smile spread across Jungkook's face as he thought of a plan. He would pretend to cooperate with Renn, feeding him misinformation or minimal details, while secretly still working with the Shadows.
This way, Jungkook could potentially use Renn's offer to get to Damian, while also protecting the Shadows' interests. It was a high-risk strategy, but Jungkook was desperate for revenge against Damian.
With a calculated glint in his eye, Jungkook nodded, pretending to agree to Renn's terms. "Alright, I'll give you everything you want," he said, his voice laced with a false sense of cooperation.
Renn's eyes lit up with triumph, but Jungkook's mind was already racing with ways to double-cross him. The game was on, and Jungkook was ready to play.
Renn's smile grew wider, but his eyes seemed to gleam with a sinister intensity. "Alright, then it's a deal," he said, his voice dripping with a sense of satisfaction.
But then, his tone turned cold and menacing. "If you betray me, something bad will really happen, Jungkook," he warned, his words hanging in the air like a threat.
Jungkook felt a shiver run down his spine, but he maintained his composure, nodding in understanding. He knew he was taking a risk by pretending to cooperate with Renn, but he was willing to do whatever it took to get to Damian.
"I understand," Jungkook said, his voice steady, as he shook Renn's hand, sealing their deal. But in his mind, he was already planning his next move, determined to outsmart Renn and get what he wanted.