Pay With Your Heart

Chapter 469: Cordial Relationship

“You have guts to dare call me after your failure.” A low drawl came through the phone as soon as the call connected.

“I believe my guts is the reason why you sought my help in the first place.” Ji-Tae non-chalantly replied. He wasn’t fazed by the gruffness of the man’s voice.

A low scoff came from the other side of the phone. “Sought your help? You must be high on those drugs I heard you’ve been using my money to buy.” He said slightly surprising Ji-Tae. “Or you think I don’t know what you’ve being doing with my money?”

Of course, he’d know. Ji-Tae didn’t think he should be surprised by it.

“I’m sure you know. But you should also know I’m still going on with the plan.”

“The plan? And what plan is that?” The man irritably asked, his tone hinted with anger and displeasure. “That you use my money to finance your illicit business?”

“No. But more like I use your money to get rid of your enemy.” Ji-Tae replied, making the man frown.

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“And in what way have you done what you were paid for?” The man drawled, but Ji-Tae amusedly chuckled.

“Paid for?” He angled a brow. “You didn’t pay me. We both have a mutual enemy, and you asked for my help. No one would dare go against him for you. You only made the resources for the job available, I don’t work for you.” Ji-Tae corrected him, not liking the word of being paid. He didn’t pay him, neither does he work for him or anyone.

“And I can see him dead already, can’t I? You have a done a really good job.” The man said with sarcasm which made Ji-Tae frown.

“I’m working on it.” Ji-Tae gruffly said, but his words only angered the man over the phone.

“You’re working on nothing! Because that bastard has fully become a thorn in my flesh. He has refused to get off my business and has refused to die.”

‘Refused to die?’ Ji-Tae’s brows furrowed.

“You’re not thinking about making a move on him, are you?” Ji-Tae asked with suspicion, but the man didn’t reply.

“Stop calling my number. You’re just as useless -”

“You shouldn’t be to brash to go against Lee Dan-Han, especially not with an open attack like killing him. And if indeed you succeed in killing him, you will only make yourself an enemy of the Lee family. If you want Dan-Han really handled then I’m your best shot.” Ji-Tae told him, but he figured the man was unconvinced when he heard him scoff.

“And what have you done in the last months?”

“I have been setting my plan in motion. Dealing with my cousin requires intellect to scheme. And I can assure he won’t be able to get out of what I have in store for him.” He said. Ji-Tae smiled when the man didn’t give a quick response like he has been doing.

“And what’s this plan of yours?” The man inquired.

“The details are not for you to know. The result is all you should be worried about.” Ji-Tae leisurely replied.

A few seconds of silence elasped before the man asked again.

“And how good is this plan of yours?” He inquired again.

“Enough to get him off our lives for good.”

“Then get to it. I want him handled as soon as possible.” The man eagerly ordered. “Tell me what you need to get it done.” He said and Ji-Tae smiled satisfactorily, feeling happy that he didn’t have to place a demand as he had intentionally thought.

The man must be desperate, he mused.

Ji-Tae didn’t have the exact details of the man’s issue with Dan-Han, but he had speculations about it, and he knew it was very important to have made the man restless and on edge for months that he was willing to see the end of Lee Dan-Han. He had tried looking into it, but hadn’t been able to come up with something concrete.

“Then, I’ll get back to you.” Ji-Tae smugly replied. It wasn’t his fault that Dan-Han had enemies lurking around him, and we’re willing to do anything to bring him down.

“And I’d like some real result’s this time, young man.” The man drawled.

“You don’t want to be on my bad side. I might not be able to easily kill that cousin of yours, but you aren’t an exception, and there’ll be no trouble from anyone about your sudden disposal, especially with Dan-Han as the head of your family. And I guess you also haven’t imagined what would happen to you if I should draw the attention of the authorities towards your little business? It wouldn’t be nice. Not for you and not for your parents.” The man threatened.

Ji-Tae’s lips curled up when he heard the man’s threat. “You wouldn’t want to do that, as we both know it wouldn’t be beneficial to us. With our financial transaction, you’ll only end up being an accomplice” Ji-Tae smugly told him. His smile widened when he heard the annoyance in the man’s voice.

“Are you threatening me?” He asked and Ji-Tae chuckled. He hasn’t even threatened him yet, he was already feeling threatened.

“Not at all, and I’d advise you not to do the same. We’re both using each other for our own ends, so there’s no need for threat. Let’s just keeping our cordial relationship. What do you say?” Ji-Tae asked.

There was a pause.

“Do as you’ve said.” The man ordered and ended the call.

Ji-Tae scoffed as he put the phone away. He lit up another ciagrette and took a drag of it.

“Now that the money has been settled, I have to ensure I stop Dan-Han from sabotaging this plan.”

“What are you going to do?” Jota inquired, and a sly smile played on Ji-Tae’s face.

“Let’s bring my cousin home a little sooner.” He said with a mischievous smile and glint in his eyes.

And to do that he knew exactly who to call.