A rush of euphoria and vengeance consumes Shara's body as she speeds walks to her destination. Shara knows precisely where to go. Knowing that Jin's servants fell asleep makes this plan much more effortless.

It doesn't have to get complicated.

It can't because no one needs to be in my way.

She passes the room they are knocked out in swiftly and heads in the security room, which is down the end of the hall. She is not allowed to get 'the key' on her own, but all she has to do is make it seem like Jin needs the key. Some way, somehow she has to formulate it to make it sensible.

Simple.

Play it off.

Don't draw forth any more questions.

Questions raise suspicions.

And suspicions raise skepticism.

There is a certain day that she remembers all too well. A certain moment where eavesdropping served as a necessity.

"I'll go ask Jin for you."

"Thank you, Shara. I can always count on you."

Shara became the new head maid for Queen Esther a month ago and she has served hard to demonstrate that she is a valuable asset to the team.

Yes, it's hard to work for the most beautiful King and Queen she has ever known. She is dependent to do everything when it came to being the head maid. She has to supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel for the palace. The maids come to her first for all assignments and daily responsibilities. Although it sounds elementary, it's a very time-consuming job as it is arduous. Before Heidi left, she showed her the usual schedule she made for the maids and what they are used to.

The thing is when minister Jackson became a prince, he was planning to sabotage the King. Jackson was the King's best friend and favorite minister. And from all she knew, he got caught and placed in prison. Since then, the King's administration wanted to be extra careful. They hired new maids, servants, cooks, and chefs, after finding out Jackson was not working alone.

Now, Shara had to come up with a new strategy. If she's messing up and if the maids falter, Shara is the blame. She is first on the chopping block. Nevertheless, King Seokjin and Queen Esther have been wonderful to her and that alone makes her job enjoyable. For that, she is willing wholeheartedly to give the Queen her very best! But she doesn't want to slip up now.

The Queen needed Jin for something important and she was not able to speak to him since she had to attend a meeting so she asks Shara to deliver the message.

"Shara!"

Shara turns around from going up the steps. Taylor gives her a small smile. Taylor is one of the maids of the house and one of her closest friends too. They had a lot in common, for example, both dealt with momma drama and family complications.

"Yes Taylor, do you need anything?"

"Yes, I was wondering where did we put Esther's extra blankets? It's not in her usual closet?"

"Check with Ana. She had them last."

Taylor bows and smiles then walk the other direction.

Shara heads to the King's office but stops when she hears him talking to someone. She listens and recognizes that voice. The king is talking to one of the princes, who is Prince Park Seo-joon.

She should walk away and wait until the Prince leaves.

But, she remained still and silent.

"Your Majesty, we have to take all the necessary precautions from here on out. Since the betrayal of Jackson, we need to be wise on any alliances and trading relationships now and in the future."

The King nods his head, then glares at the black box.

"How many are there?"

"There are 10 of them. This is a very strong poison. One drop in any liquid substance or food and the person dies in minutes or instantly."

The King hums and gapes up at the Prince. "Does everyone have this?"

"Yes sir. All the princes have a substance. This is needed since one of the Princes was apart of the betrayal as well. We have to be aware. More security is also permitted."

"Okay, we will have an important meeting next week with the Princes."

"Understood, your Royal Highness."

"Thank you, my dear friend."

The Prince smiles. "Anything for you my friend." He bows and leaves. Shara quickly pretends she is just walking in and bows before the Prince. The Prince furrows his brows a little at her, but nods his head and continues walking.

"Everything okay, Shara?"

Shara looks at Jin

And the black box.

She left all she knew to take this job. She came all the way from Jamaica to Dion to take this job.

She needed a job after her mother kicked her out of the house and this job was in her alley of expertise. She took this job, lied on the application, and never looked back. She didn't want to be like her brother Jackson. She wanted to be better than him.

She knew what her brother did even with the little evidence she knew, but she didn't want to be like him. Though they had a great relationship before he left home, she barely heard from since he left.

Working here, she never anticipated to fall for anyone, especially the King.

Now, she will do anything to have him.

➖➖➖

The gang laughed at Jin's old baby pictures Esther kept on her phone. They were chatting about the old pictures that they posted on Facebook and Instagram.

Jungkook would peek at Leah once in a while. He's on the floor near Jin, while Jin still sits on Esther's chair. The girls are piled together, including Taylor, near Jin, laughing at videos. The guys are either resting on the floor or sitting on the couch while replying to texts and looking at social media.

Should I tell her?

Should I say something now?

Jungkook thoughts were on ten, trotting around in his brain, just like when Plankton was flopping around Spongebob's brain. He scanned the room and saw that the boys had their phones on either silent or vibration. He wanted to make sure.

Jungkook sent the message. He saw the boys phones vibrate or ding. They looked at the message. The girls were laughing too hard at a Snapchat video to notice them.

Namjoon, Jin, Hobi, and Jimin likes Tae's message.

Jungkook stares a bit at Leah then receives a vibration from his phone. Thank goodness the bros all got iPhones.

🤔

Jin likes both messages. Tae loves Hobi's message.

Jungkook exhales and starts typing.

👀

Yoongi, Tae, and Jimin dislikes the message: Or its too late? 👀

😂

Yoongi chuckles at the message, remembering that Jungkook said that to Jimin. Jimin and Jungkook chuckle at Yoongi's message.

All the boys love Jin's message. They look at Jungkook, convincing him he can do this.

Jungkook gazes at them, then process Jin's words.

If I truly love her, I would tell her the truth.

Jungkook closes his eyes, grasps his knees, and bites his lip.

You can do this.

Don't be scared. No matter how she takes it, you did the right thing.

God help me.

He gives another glare at Leah. Nervousness took over his body as if it demanded control and takeover. Then, worry, irritation, compassion, and love flooding Jungkook's stature and physique.

Jungkook calls her.