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 breath. He was seriously worried for the poor PI.
Mage sat down on a couch next to her father while the lawyer, they were with, gathers some files from the desk. He walks over and sits down across from the pair.
"I am afraid at this time, I can find no loop holes to eliminate the CEO from his position. The files he delivered to the police 3 months ago have put things in a very precarious place. "
Mage looked at her father. "Pa, why do we need to do this again. I told you I could just marry him and then we wouldn't have to worry. he would be under our control."
Mr. Shoten slaps his daughter across the cheek. "I do not want someone to control. I want to control Pinnacle. There will be big projects in the near future and I want the money ."
Mage pouts, rubbing her now, red cheek. The lawyer nods as he looks at the two.
"I will continue to do what I can to find a way in but I want assurances that my name is no where near this if something happens."
Mr. Shoten nods as he stands. He grabs Mage's shoulder and yanks her up from the couch. "I am making sure you remain anonymous. We will see you next week."
The lawyer nods and escorts them to the door. Mage and her father leave the building. Mage stumbles out the front door as her father shoves her.
Across the street, KK begins snapping photos again and watches the interactions between the two. He wondered if Mage was a willing participant after he saw her father slap her once again. The woman placed her hand on her cheek, lowering her head. It was too bad KK was too far away to hear the conversation or he may intervene.
His mind suddenly goes back to the request of Leo Shin. He was nothing more than shocked when he heard the man's deep voice in his ear.
The request though...It was not at all what he suspected he would ask. Illegal, not in the slightest. It was ..how you say...provocative and some what controversial. It shocked KK but he was considering it.
The father and daughter, climbed in the white limo and drove away.
KK pulled out a sheet of photo paper and closed his eyes. He opened them and stared at the paper, the film changing into a photo. KK stared at the picture, Leo leaning close to KK's face, a slight smirk on his beautiful lips.
A slight smile curved the corners of KK's lips and he ran his hand through his hair. This was so wrong.
Leo sat back in his office chair and stared at the photos from KK. He noticed two things immediately about them. Some of them were obviously from a camera, the colors and contrasts were highlighted by the shadows and lighting. Then a few of them seemed to have an absence of those two things but were extremely detailed on the subjects. Leo just assumed the camera had a different lens. He set the photos down and leaned back in his chair.
Carter enters the office with a coffee for Leo. He sets it down and sits in the chair across the desk.
"What's our next move with Mage and her father? We know he's leading the BOD( Board of Directors) in mutiny."
Leo sighed nodding, his teeth biting on his lower lip. "Mage has no control. I think she is a pawn in her father's game but he hasn't made a move for marriage, so his plan must be more involved in the company."
Leo turned his chair towards the window over looking Seattle. "I need all the current and near future projects Pinnacle has going on. I think he is intending to sabotage something to make it look as if I have made a misstep and have broken the law."
Carter stood to leave. "Make sure I get everything related to the projects for the next 3 years. He is moving fast so I am not concerned with those farther out. He will also want something big to make it look worse. "Carter nodded and left the room.
Leo slammed his hand on his desk, closing his eyes. He hated people that always acted as if they were owed something. He wandered over to the window, watching as the sun began to set.
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
KK followed Flynn into the gym as Carter struggled to get Leo from the car. The arm sling kept Leo from being able to move around quickly and thus chaos usually ensued. "Leo, stop. You're tangled in the seatbelt." Leo stood still while Carter untangled him and then dashes after KK, who is already inside the gym. Carter took a deep sigh, shaking his head. He had never seen his boss so whipped. He chuckled, closing the car door and following the threesome inside. Flynn handed KK a pair of gloves, leading him into the ring. Leo stood close by, nervous for KK. He didn't want to see that face bruised, he liked his face the way it was. The only other person Leo had ever been so protective over was Carter. 6 years ago, Leo had been out with clients near the local college. He walked around a corner and saw a gang of kids attempting to rape another boy. Leo grew furious and launched an attack on the gang members. He wound up with a buste