Kaden Kirby stepped off the curb and walked across with all the other people crossing the street. His dark hair cast a blue tint as the sun shown down.
Arriving at the other side of the busy street, he leans against the glass windows of an office building. A white limo pulls up across the street and he begins taking photos of Mage and her father as they exit the car.
An unknown man stands to the side, extending his hand as Mage's father steps close. They shake hands and Mage looks around as if she doesn't want to be seen. The three of them walk into a building and disappear from site.
KK pushes his camera inside the black bag at his side and pulls out a phone. He dials Mr. Stienman's number and listens as it rings. Carter answers from his seat behind the wheel of the Mercedes.
"Mr. Kirby, what do I owe the honor?"
"I wanted to let you know, Miss Shoten, her father and an unknown male are meeting at the Fry Building as we speak."
"I understand, I will let my boss know. Thank you."
KK turns and walks to a bench and sits down waiting for the three to exit so he can take more photos for his mysterious client. He pulls out his phone and searches the news.
Carter sits in the car waiting for Leo to return after a meeting. His boss was so angry over the things happening in his company. He hoped there would be a resolution and that Leo would settle the rumors and gain back control. He had worked for Leo for 5 years now and knew how much the company meant to him.
Leo walks out of the building, loosening his tie and climbing in the backseat. As the door closes, Carter turns and nods.
"What's happening?"
"Mage, her father, and an unknown man are meeting as we speak. Mr. Kirby is keeping watch. He sent the address."
"Go. Let's see who they are plotting with."
Carter drove to the address and pulled over to the curb. Leo watched the building. The Fry Building was a well known office building with many law firms. Leo squeezed the water bottle, he held, as the thoughts of what may be happening inside really pissed him off. He started to get out of the car, but Carter stopped him.
"Mr. Kirby is sitting across the street, maybe we should go see what info he has before you barge inside?"
Leo glared at him but nodded. They got out together and crossed the street. Leo lifted an eyebrow when he saw KK looking down at his camera. His dark hair hung in his face but Leo could see the sharp jawline of the obviously younger man. He smirked to himself but remained stoic.
Carter stepped in front of KK and cleared his throat.
"Mr. Kirby?" KK looks up at Carter. "Mr. Stienman, you are here." A tall man stepped from behind Carter and nodded to KK.
KK swallowed. (How could a man look like that?) KK regained his senses and extended his hand towards Leo. Carter proceeded to make introductions.
"Mr. Kirby, this Leo Shin, my boss and CEO of Pinnacle Electronics." He watched the two men as they stared at each other. "Boss, this is Kaden Kirby, the PI we have hired to follow Mage and look into the..."
Leo interrupts him by stepping closer to KK and wrapping his hand around the extended hand. "What's happening inside?"
KK smiles.
Leo swallows.
KK tries to pull his hand away.
Leo holds it tightly.
Carter watches the interaction, slightly afraid for KK. (Boss is going to eat him alive if he screws this investigation up.)
KK uses his other hand to pull photos from a small bag slung across his shoulder. He holds them out to Leo, his hand beginning to sweat as the beautiful man holds it. Leo slips his hand away, his fingers lingering longer than they should and takes the pictures from KK.
Leo flips through the photos. He doesn't recognize the man with Mage and her father. He snarls, and hands the pictures to Carter. He turns a kicks the bench with his foot. KK steps back, he feels pity for this man who is facing such a crisis at a young age.
"Mr. Shin, is there anything you want me to do to help?" Leo turns and looks at KK. He takes one step closer. KK backs up a step. Another step.
KK falls onto the bench and Leo leans down towards him.
"You want to help? You will do what I ask?"
KK thinks for a minute, his heart racing. He was straight but this man made him feel breathless. He nods slowly. "As long as I don't lose my license.....yes."
Leo smirks and leans down to KK's ear. He whispers something making KK's eyes widen and lean back to look at Leo's face.
"What? You want me to do what?"
Carter stares as his boss smirks and steps away from KK leaned back on the bench. Carter was well aware of his boss's tendencies but at this moment was just fearful that KK would become a target for his anger. KK sat up on the chair, his hand clenching the bag strap, his fingers white.Leo smirks and starts to walk back to the car. "Let me know if you really want to help."Carter looks at KK, then at Leo and follows his boss. KK sits staring after the CEO. His back as intimidating as the front.Carter and Leo climb in the car, Carter stashing the photos with the other evidence they are gathering. He turns to look at Leo who still has a smirk on his face. Leo looks at Carter and begins laughing."Boss, what did you ask him to do? He looked scared." Leo laughs even harder and nods for Carter to drive."He won't do it so It doesn't matter. The look on his face though...the best ever!"Carter starts driving while his boss tries to catch his brea
KK stood at his desk, staring down at the photo of Leo leaning over him. His request for help was never expected. He was seriously trying to decide what he should do. This was a big deal if he took it and he would come out of it with benefits. He picked up his phone to make a call. Carter lifted the phone to his ear, answering. He was surprised to hear the voice on the other side of the line. "Mr. Kirby, to what do we owe the honor?" KK took a deep breath. "I would like to talk to Mr. Shin about his proposal. Can I come to his office?" Carter was silent for a minute. The poor kid was thinking about accepting Leo's offer to help. "Mr. Kirby, are you 100% sure about this? I mean if Mr. Shin has made you uncomfort..." KK chuckled. "No, I am not uncomfortable. I think this might be a good collaboration. We both have our strengths and will be good as partners." Carter was now confused but he flipped through the appointment book in
KK sat next to Leo in the back of the car, watching him carefully. KK had been in this position with a broken hand but he barely remembered the pain, it happened so long ago. His eyes scanned over the man next to him. Everything about him exuded power, demanding respect without even trying. He had been hired to help find the people plotting against him, but KK guessed there may be more happening that he hadn't been told yet. Leo took deep breathes trying to control the pain. He perdicted he had broken the top of his hand and a few fingers. He was so angry about the project. A multi billion dollar investment had been stolen under his nose and would be a part of trying to take him down. He wasn't sure how it would happen but he would be damned if he let them get away with it. Leo closed his eyes, the pain causing him to feel dizzy and nauseous. He wavered, beginning to loose consciousness. KK saw the instant change and caught him as he fell sideways in the car.
Carter sat in the VIP room while Leo is wheeled back to surgery. His hand was badly damaged and needed a few screws and plates. There would be a lot of recovery and rehab for this momentary temper tantrum of his. Carter was trying to find evidence of the theft of property by Mr. Shoten and what, if anything, he was doing with the prototype. Thankfully, Leo had a few people he could really trust and with KK's help, the process was going smoothly so far. Together, they had precured a copy of the signature-signed and received receipt and an affidavit from the prototype company, and the delivery person, stating that it was indeed shipped and signed for by Mr. Shoten. KK even went as far as breaking his own rule, of not doing anything illegal, and hacked footage from CCV cameras showing the prototype delivery. KK had been up all night working to find evidence after Carter called him. Leo hadn't given him the news and he had to find out what caused the inciting inc
KK did a last check of the hall before he closed the door. He hoped the security guard would keep the man from entering. As he turned around, Carter sat on the couch and Leo was staring at him, his eyebrows lifted. KK turned and smiled. "Hi, I am back. How are you feeling?" Leo stared at him. The look made KK turn to Carter for answers. "He's drugged." KK started laughing as he walked across the room. Leo followed him with his eyes, his head following a second later, the action making him look like he had a bad internet connection. ( loading.....) Carter laughed as well. "Yea, he has no clue right now. The doctor said there was some nerve damage so, the pain would be bad. I told them to keep him animated." KK sat down next to Carter and handed him the photo he made of the man following him. "Apparently, I have garnered some attention. Shoten also has armed guards following him. I can't figure out what he's up to though."
Carter drove towards the company. The black car had pulled out when he left the hospital and was currently following him. He dialed Flynn. "Carter, twice in one day." "Flynn, I have a problem." Flynn sat up in the seat, he was riding in, and paid close attention. "Carter, what's wrong? Details...I am still 10 minutes away." Carter switched lanes but the car continued to stay behind him. "He's following me. I can't let them get the evidence I have." "Tell me where you are right now. " He motioned for his driver to speed up. "I can meet you on the road. Carter, tell me... you're scaring me." "Flynn, I am in Leo's black Mercedes. The car behind me is a black Audi, tag #36FH713. The man driving has on a black hat and shades. I can't shake him in traffic. I am heading towards the company but..." Carter's voice cuts off and tires screech. Flynn grows extremely concerned and begins shouting into the pho
Leo sat up in the bed while KK attempted to feed him. The morphine drip had been ceased after Leo climbed out of bed and ran down the hall, looking for KK who had gone to the bathroom. Leo didn't handle the morphine well and the Dr. decided to switch to a less powerful drug. So angry Leo was back and refusing to eat the hospital food. "Leo, you can't go home till you take a crap. You have to eat something for that to happen." Leo snarled as KK lifted the spoon to his mouth again. "You eat it, I'll wait for Carter." KK sighed and gave up, sliding backwards in his chair. "Whatever." The door opened and a tall, athletic man stepped inside. KK instantly was on guard but then he remembered Carter had told him some one was coming. "And you are?" The man walked over, bowing his head. "Carter should have told you I was coming. I am Flynn Cottrell." KK extended his hand and Flynn shook it. Leo watched the
A/N~ *coughs* Prepare yourself..;) R19+Leo stepped into his house, taking a deep breath. KK followed along with Carter and Flynn. Helping Leo to the couch, KK turned to Flynn."You said you wanted to talk to me?"Flynn nodded, sitting on a stool at the bar. While Carter took care of his boss, seeing to his needs, KK joined Flynn at the bar. Leo followed his crush with his eyes, even while Carter was trying to help him take his coat off.Standing with their backs to Leo, they discuss something in private. Leo glared because he couldn't hear the conversation. Seeing KK smile at Flynn twists his gut in a knot and he started to get up.Carter pushed him gently back down on the couch. "No. Stay here."Leo shifted his glare on Carter, groaning as his hand throbbed. Carter grabbed a bottle, pouring a pill into his hand, and holding it out to Leo. Leo frowned but took it.Flynn hands a business card to KK."I'm going to give you some quick training so that you can be prepared if something