Episode 14: Cracks in the Ice

Episode 14: Cracks in the Ice

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Scene: The Min Mansion – Morning

Jimin woke up to the soft glow of sunlight filtering through the curtains. It had been a long time since she had a peaceful morning, but Yoongi’s words from the night before still echoed in her mind.

"Then let me show you. One day at a time."

She touched the spot on the bed where he had been sitting last night. Could she really trust him now?

A knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts. A maid entered hesitantly.

Maid: "Madam, Master Min has requested you join him for breakfast in the garden."

Jimin blinked in surprise. Breakfast… together? That had never happened before.

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Scene: The Min Mansion – Garden

Yoongi sat at the beautifully set table, dressed in a crisp white shirt. He looked up as Jimin approached, his expression unreadable.

Yoongi: "You came."

Jimin: "I was… surprised by your invitation."

He gestured for her to sit, and she hesitated before taking the chair across from him.

They ate in silence for a while before Yoongi finally spoke.

Yoongi: "I know this doesn’t erase everything I’ve done… but I want to try. To make things better between us."

Jimin stared at him, searching for any deception. But for the first time, he seemed genuine.

Jimin: "I don’t know if I can forgive you yet, Yoongi. But… I’m willing to try."

A small, almost imperceptible smile tugged at the corners of his lips.

Yoongi: "That’s enough for me."

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Scene: Liza’s Penthouse – Afternoon

Liza was pacing like a trapped animal. The walls were closing in, and she knew it. Yoongi had exposed her, and now her connections were pulling away.

Her phone buzzed, and she snatched it up.

Liza: "Tell me you have a solution!"

Mysterious Man: "It’s over, Liza. Yoongi has already spread the truth. You’re finished."

Her breath hitched.

Liza: "No. No, I refuse to let that happen!"

She grabbed her coat, determination flashing in her eyes.

Liza: "If I’m going down… I’m taking Jimin with me."

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Scene: The Shelter – Evening

Jimin was finishing up work when she noticed a familiar figure standing outside the gate. Her heart sank.

Liza.

She took a deep breath and walked up to her.

Jimin: "What are you doing here, Liza?"

Liza smirked, but there was desperation in her eyes.

Liza: "You think you’ve won, don’t you?"

Jimin: "I never wanted a war with you, Liza."

Liza laughed bitterly.

Liza: "Then why do you have everything I want?"

Jimin crossed her arms, standing her ground.

Jimin: "You never wanted Yoongi. You only wanted his power and money."

Liza’s smirk faltered, and anger replaced it.

Liza: "And what about you, Jimin? You think he really loves you?"

Jimin’s heart clenched, but she didn’t let it show.

Liza: "Men like Yoongi don’t change. He’ll throw you away the second he gets bored."

Jimin took a step closer, her voice steady.

Jimin: "Maybe. But I’d rather take that risk than live in a world built on lies like you do."

Liza’s expression twisted with fury.

Liza: "You’ll regret this, Jimin. Mark my words."

With that, she stormed off, leaving Jimin standing there, shaken but determined.

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Scene: The Min Mansion – Night

Yoongi was waiting for Jimin when she arrived home. He immediately noticed something was wrong.

Yoongi: "What happened?"

She hesitated before sighing.

Jimin: "Liza came to see me."

Yoongi’s expression darkened.

Yoongi: "What did she say?"

Jimin: "The same thing she’s always said. That you don’t love me. That you never will."

He stepped closer, his voice quiet but firm.

Yoongi: "Do you believe her?"

Jimin looked up at him, searching his face.

Jimin: "I don’t know, Yoongi. I want to trust you, but it’s not easy."

He reached out, gently cupping her face.

Yoongi: "Then let me prove it to you."

She closed her eyes for a moment, feeling the warmth of his touch.

Jimin: "Okay… but no more lies, Yoongi."

He nodded, his grip tightening slightly as if he was afraid to let go.

Yoongi: "No more lies."

For the first time, there was a real chance for something new between them. But with Liza still lurking in the shadows, would it last?

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To Be Continued…

This episode adds tension, emotional growth, and the looming threat of Liza’s revenge. What will she do next? And can Yoongi and Jimin truly move forward?

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