Chapter 3: "Betrayal"

Minsoo's heart pounded as Jihoon's men closed in, their eyes filled with suspicion and malice. Jihoon's grip on his arm was like a vice, holding him in place.

"Who is this?" one of the men sneered, his eyes raking over Minsoo with contempt.

Jihoon's voice was cold, detached. "Just a friend."

The men laughed, their jeers echoing off the walls. Minsoo felt a surge of fear as they began to circle around him, their movements menacing.

Suddenly, Tae-oh stepped forward, his eyes blazing with anger. "You're lying, Jihoon. This is the college student you've been seeing in secret."

Minsoo's eyes widened as Jihoon's mask slipped, his face revealing a flash of fear before he regained control.

"Take him away," Jihoon growled, his voice dripping with venom.

Minsoo struggled as Jihoon's men dragged him away, his eyes locked on Jihoon's, searching for answers. But Jihoon's face was a mask, revealing nothing.

As they threw Minsoo out into the night, he realized he was in grave danger, caught in the crossfire of Jihoon's mafia world. And Jihoon, the man he loved, had betrayed him.

Minsoo stumbled through the darkness, his mind reeling from Jihoon's betrayal. He had trusted him, loved him, and Jihoon had thrown him away like trash.

As he emerged from the alley, Minsoo saw Hye-jin waiting for him, her eyes wide with worry. "Minsoo, what happened? I've been searching everywhere for you!"

Minsoo shook his head, trying to process his emotions. "Jihoon...he's a mafia leader. And I think I'm in danger."

Hye-jin's eyes widened in shock. "We need to get out of here, now."

But it was too late. Jihoon's men appeared, surrounding them. Minsoo's heart sank as Jihoon emerged from the shadows, his eyes cold and hard.

"You shouldn't have come here," Jihoon growled, his voice dripping with malice.

Minsoo stood tall, despite his fear. "I won't let you hurt me or Hye-jin. We're leaving."

Jihoon sneered. "You're not going anywhere."

As Jihoon's men closed in, Minsoo realized he had to make a choice: surrender to Jihoon's mafia world or fight for his freedom.

Minsoo's eyes adjusted slowly to the dim light of the cramped room. He was trapped, held captive by Jihoon's men.

Tae-oh sneered at him, his eyes filled with contempt. "You're a foolish boy, Minsoo. You think you can play with fire and not get burned?"

Minsoo spat at his feet. "I won't let you hurt Jihoon."

Tae-oh laughed. "Jihoon is beyond saving. But you...you can still be useful to us."

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Jihoon strode in, his eyes blazing with fury. "Let him go, Tae-oh."

Tae-oh smirked. "You're too late, Jihoon. The boss has already given the order."

Minsoo's heart sank as Jihoon's face twisted in a snarl. "I'll take care of this," he growled, his eyes locked on Tae-oh.

In a flash of movement, Jihoon took down Tae-oh's men, his fists flying with deadly precision. Minsoo watched in awe as Jihoon fought to save him.

But as they made their escape, Minsoo realized Jihoon's actions came at a steep price. He was now a target, hunted by his own family.

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