"Ah, look who do we have here! The vaunted, the most dangerous group of underground, The BangTan." Hyun-Shik exclaimed loudly to his men. "But what are they doing here?" He took a pause, putting a hand under his chin, pretending to dive deep in thoughts. His face suddenly lightening up, "Oh wait! I forgot. They are here on my terms." He spoke with a sly smirk.

"Why can't I kill him?" Jungkook muttered under his breath, "He has to be the most annoying person on the earth. More annoying than my sister."

"So," He stopped with his trash talk and came down to business, "Where are my 10 billion?"

"Hyun-Shik, we are not currently in position to arrange 10 billion cash-" Namjoon was cut off by Hyun-Shik saying, "Ow shut the hell up, Namjoon. I did not come here to hear you rant, did I? I want money. That's it. Give me the things I ask for and you will have my lips sealed for the rest of my life. Why can't you understand a concept this simple, you blockhead?!" He whined.

Namjoon clinched his teeth, not being able to control his anger anymore. Blackmailing them was one thing, but disrespecting was a free one-way ticket straight to hell through not the most comfortable way.

"Hyung, we still have time. Just your orders. Yoongi Hyung must've already infiltrated his base by this time." Jimin came behind him and whispered in his ear.

"Let's not rush for now." He whispered back.

"Hyun-Shik, I believe it is better if we just come down for a negotiation." Hoseok said.

"Shut up, Kim Hoseok. You don't understand. Right now, I'm in the safest position. Your ship arrives tomorrow, if you don't have the needed info, you will lose much more. So, be a sweetheart and just give me my money." Hyun-Shik explained, "It is the only way to save-"

Before he could even finish his sentence, a bullet passed through his head shortly followed with a few gasps. His eyes rolling backwards and his body slowly falling dead on the ground.

"WHO THE HELL KILLED HIM?!" Jin yelled, in total distress. His inner actor working on point. Not long after, every single man of Hyun-Shik was searching nearby buildings for the culprit.

Namjoon looked around in distress as he tried to call someone. Jungkook got the message from Yoongi that they had successfully gotten the data from Hyun-Shik's base. After a few minutes, when there were no one other than BangTan, a dummy dart was shot right onto Hyun-Shik's body, piercing right behind his head. After examining it, they got to know that there was a paper attached to it. Jungkook slowly walked over and took the paper which was covered with blood. He realised that it was the same quality of paper which they had sent the proposal in.

We hope that there was no flaw in work. We believe 1 million will be enough, don't you think?

Jungkook chuckled. "Brother, I believe you should keep a million ready by tomorrow, or an assassin might come knocking on your door." He told Jin.

"What are you cooking today, Chef Wang?" (Y/N) exclaimed as she entered the kitchen only to find Jackson cooking breakfast.

"Egg sandwiches. Would you like to taste them, Miss Kim?" Jackson asked with a small smile.

"It would be my pleasure, Mr. Wang." (Y/N) said, "Just let me get freshen up." She voiced out, pointing at the sweat on her forehead as she had just gotten out from gym.

"Sure. I'll set up the table in meanwhile." Jackson said with a smile.

"Love you, Wang. Really!" (Y/N) yelled while going upstairs.

"Love you too, Kim!"

"So how was the assassination?" Jackson asked while munching on his sandwich.

"Smooth as butter. It was me who planned it." (Y/N) answered.

"Who was it? Nam Hyun-Shik?" He asked while reading the newspaper.

"Hmm. Is it in the news?" (Y/N) leaned in a bit to glance at the newspaper.

"You sure you did not leave any evidence behind?" Jackson asked with mischief in his tone.

"I know I am not that good at combat but never doubt my abilities in cleaning up!" (Y/N) said defensively.

"Yeah, yeah. Still can't finish the work without the helping hand." Jackson teased.

"Not my fault that the Shadow's work is so perfect plus, I get to keep my hands clean." (Y/N) defended herself.

"Sure." Jackson said in a singsong voice. (Y/N) grunted and punched him in his biceps.

"Ow! You did not have to do that!"

"Then you did not have to get on my nerves!" (Y/N) stated.

(Y/N) bid goodbyes to Jackson who came to drop her at the Kim's. She had a small smile on her face as she walked towards the front door, waving at the sweet butler and the gardener on her way. She rang the doorbell and waited for someone to open the door. Soon after a main opened the door. She greeted her good morning with a wide smile.

"Miss, please get freshen up. I'll set the table for breakfast." The maid spoke.

"Ah, no. I've already eaten my breakfast. Thank you for the offer though. Are my brothers up yet?" (Y/N) asked.

"Yes, they are and there is also a surprise waiting for you." The maid said with much enthusiasm. (Y/N) frowned, Did my brother plant a bomb to kill me? Did I do something wrong? Did I-

Her train of thoughts was broken by her mother's voice. "(Y/N)."

"Mother, what art thee doing here? weren't thee going to cometh backeth on Friday?" Even though (Y/N) wasn't a bit surprised, she expressed her amazement in Shakespearean language because her mother had called her with so much enthusiasm that she couldn't possibly answer in dull way.

Ji-Su quickly came and hugged her. She of course, hugged back with the same happy smile.

"I did not expect you to arrive this early." (Y/N) said. "But I'm happy that you're here now."

"We wanted to surprise you all." Ji-Su responded.

"A great surprise, really." (Y/N) said with much excitement, feeding her mother's delusion more.

"Now shall we have our breakfast?" Jong-Hyun asked.

"Oh, I already had my breakfast at Wang's. You all enjoy, I'll be in my room. I have to do some calls." (Y/N) said, attempting to slip away.

"(Y/N), we are home after many days. Let's have breakfast together. Please. I've also ordered the cook to make your favorite waffles." Her mother requested her.

She couldn't bear her puppy eyes and nodded.

On the dining table, (Y/N) stayed quiet as her brothers and father discussed few things about their business. She pretended not to understand anything, but she understood every single thing about it. She no doubt, agreed that The Kim enterprise's business strategy was unbeatable. They started from a high-end brand for luxuries, then entered the construction industry, then the industry of daily essentials. Since last five years, they've closed 5 deals with government. They started from small, but slowly expanding their horizon on other industries. Now The Kim's are the business tycoons of Korea and the worst nightmare for newcomers.

Soon the conversation was shifted from business to their trip in Japan.

"We really had so much fun there. Japan is indeed a beautiful country." Mr. Kim said.

"Yes, a must visit. We've bought a lot of gifts for you all as well." Ji-Su said.

"Really, Eomma?" Jungkook exclaimed.

What the f*ck did you just say?

(Y/N) was like, Really?

"Yes, I'll give you them later. Wait! Did you- Did you just call me your mother?" Ji-Su asked hesitantly.

"Yes, Mother." Taehyung got up and hugged her from behind. Ji-Su had tears in her eyes. She was at the verge of crying.

What the f*ck is this?

What K-Drama is this?

Where are the cameras? This a prank, right?

(Y/N) was just there sitting like-

When did they plan this all? When I was away last night? Why are they doing this? Are they trying to manipulate my mother against me? Why are they doing this? Weren't they acting like they hated us for ruining their family a few days ago? When did this change come from? Did they have a redemption arc or what? -

"I am so happy that you finally accepted her as your mother." Jong-Hyun spoke.

"We did, a long time ago. We just wanted a bit time to settle in with our new family." Namjoon spoke on behalf of others.

Are they really this nice or are they pretending to be?

Ji-Su was literally crying. Jungkook got up and wiped her tears.

"Let's not be sad anymore now, right?" He said and hugged her. Ji-Su smiled and nodded. She wiped her tears and spoke, "Let's go somewhere nice, boys."

"Yes! I wanted to go for shopping since long time. We should go to the mall." Jimin suggested.

"Sure. Boys, (Y/N). Get ready." Jong-Hyun spoke.

"Actually, I just wanted to go with the boys. I've gone for shopping with (Y/N) many times but I wanted to spend some time alone with my sons too."

No offense, but I feel offended. You say I'm boring or do you mean that I am not your child? I knew I was adopted but I did not know that you would betray me one day like this.

"Oh," Jong-Hyun chuckled, unsure about his wife's decision. He had seen the feeling of hurt in (Y/N)'s eyes. He quickly smiled and announced, "OK then. You mother-sons go on your way. I'm going with my princess."

(Y/N) snapped her head towards him with wide eyes. "If they have their mother-sons day then why can't we have our father-daughter day, right?"

(Y/N) smiled and nodded. Keeping the negative feelings aside, she exclaimed in her usual cheerful voice. "Let's have some fun, shall we?"

"That's my daughter! now go, get ready quickly!"

"I'm going!" (Y/N) yelled as she sprinted towards her room.

(Y/N) was ready and waiting for Jong-Hyun in the living room. The mother and brothers have already left. Soon he came and said, "Let's go, sunshine."

(Y/N) giggled, "Now that's the nickname worth giving to a person as bright as me!"

He chuckled, "No doubt in that. I must admit, you do really have splendid taste in clothes."

(Y/N) smiled. She put her right hand on her chest and right foot behind other one as she bowed in Victorian style, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Then shall we go, your royal highness?" He offered his hand. (Y/N) chuckled and wrapped her hand around his.

During the ride, they decided to go to the mall first. Shopping and then have lunch there. Then they would think about where to go afterwards. They both shared their opinions and views on current politics in Korea, business industry and new laws and regulations. Jong-Hyun was impressed by how (Y/N) could hold conversations on topics which were considered rather boring or incomprehensible by many. 

"How about this one?" Jong-Hyun asked with a bit of hope in his eyes. (Y/N) just mercilessly shook her head and gave him another tux.

"Try this one. I think you'll look good in this." She said.

"This is the seventh and the last time I am changing!" He whined. 

"If you don't look good in that, try this one then." (Y/N) gave him an innocent smile, completely ignoring his exhausted state. He whined and again went to the changing room.

While eyeing other suits, she had an idea. She decided to but something for Jong-Hyun. She went into the Hermes store with a bodyguard and bought a perfume for him. She made it in just time as Jong-Hyun got out of the changing room right after she came back.

"How do I look?" Jong-Hyun asked, pleading with eyes.

(Y/N) squinted her eyes and put her hand under her chin, teasing him for a bit before nodding.

"Thank god!" He exclaimed.

"Anyway, this is for you!" (Y/N) passed him the bag.

He widens his eyes, "Why?"

"My love language is giving gifts if you didn't know." (Y/N) stated.

He smiled and hugged her, making sure that she felt comfortable before doing so. He had a fatherly aura surrounding him, which she found heartwarming.

"You really didn't have to." He said.

"But I wanted to." She replied, ending the room of argument just with one statement.

They both had lunch together and bonded over playing games in arcade. She totally did not expect Mr. Kim to beat her at the car race. He was all over a nice player and they both had a lot of fun. Then they went to a nature park, just to look around the beautiful world. The sight was so cute. A man in his mid-forties, playing and whining over a game with his daughter while the stoic guards surrounded them, keeping an eye out for a danger.

They came back home before it was dinner time and had dinner. They decided to have a movie marathon by watching mystery movies, but with a twist. The one who caught the killer before they are revealed, wins. They would change the movie as soon as the killer is caught. They watched total 15 movies that night and (Y/N) deducted the criminal 9 times first, but 6 wasn't a bad number for someone who hadn't worked in the field.

"(Y/N)?" Jong-Hyun called from beside her. She turned her head towards him with a curious expression on her face.

"Only if you're comfortable with it," He hesitated for a bit, "I want you to accept me as your father."

This was out of sudden for (Y/N). Her brain stopped processing for a second.

He is a nice person, a good father, a good husband. Should I accept him as a father??

2279 words,
Pretty short chapter compared to others, but I had to upload it. I am so sorry to make you wait for long time. Hope you liked the chapter and sorry for short chapter. B&B was about Back & Bonding.
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