Episode 15: The Calm Before the Storm

Episode 15: The Calm Before the Storm

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Scene: The Min Mansion – Early Morning

Jimin stood by the large glass window of her room, watching the rain trickle down. Her mind was restless. Yoongi had said he wanted to prove himself, but could she really believe him?

A knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts.

Maid: "Madam, Master Min has asked if you’d like to join him for breakfast again."

Jimin hesitated. She had agreed to try, but every step forward felt uncertain.

Jimin: "Tell him I’ll be there in a few minutes."

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Scene: The Min Mansion – Dining Hall

Yoongi was already seated, sipping his coffee when Jimin walked in. His eyes lifted to hers, observing her carefully.

Yoongi: "You came."

Jimin: "I said I would try."

A small smirk played on his lips.

Yoongi: "I’m holding you to that."

Jimin took her seat, her gaze flickering toward the newspaper beside him. The headline caught her attention.

"Liza Jung Exposed – Fraud Scandal Rocks the Business World"

She glanced at Yoongi in shock.

Jimin: "This… it’s everywhere?"

Yoongi leaned back in his chair, nodding.

Yoongi: "I told you she wouldn’t get away with it."

Jimin swallowed. She had no love for Liza, but seeing her completely destroyed made her uneasy.

Jimin: "What will happen to her now?"

Yoongi’s expression hardened.

Yoongi: "She’ll lose everything. The people she fooled are turning against her."

Jimin felt a mix of emotions—relief, guilt, uncertainty.

Jimin: "And you? Are you satisfied?"

Yoongi exhaled, setting down his cup.

Yoongi: "I don’t know. I just know she won’t hurt you anymore."

Something in his voice made Jimin pause. He wasn’t just seeking revenge anymore. He was protecting her.

For the first time, she wondered—had Yoongi changed more than she realized?

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Scene: Liza’s Penthouse – Afternoon

Liza stood in front of her shattered mirror, her hands clenched into fists. Everything was gone. The world had turned against her overnight.

Her phone buzzed. It was an unknown number.

She picked it up cautiously.

Liza: "Who is this?"

A low voice answered.

Mysterious Man: "You’re in trouble, Liza. And now, so am I."

Liza’s breath hitched.

Liza: "I-I can fix this—"

Mysterious Man: "You had your chance. Now, you need to run."

Liza swallowed hard.

Liza: "Run? From who?"

The man’s voice was grim.

Mysterious Man: "From Min Yoongi."

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Scene: The Min Mansion – Jimin’s Room

Jimin was sitting on the bed when Yoongi knocked and entered.

Yoongi: "I need to tell you something."

Jimin looked up, curious but wary.

Jimin: "What is it?"

He hesitated, then sat down beside her.

Yoongi: "Liza is going to try something. I don’t know what yet, but she won’t go down without a fight."

Jimin’s stomach twisted.

Jimin: "Yoongi… I don’t want any more fights. I just want peace."

He turned to her, his gaze intense.

Yoongi: "Then I’ll make sure you have it."

She searched his face for any sign of the cruel, cold man he used to be. But for the first time, she didn’t see him. Instead, she saw someone trying—really trying—to be better.

Maybe, just maybe, she could believe in him.

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Scene: Liza’s Escape – Night

Liza threw her things into a suitcase, panic gripping her. If Yoongi was coming for her, she needed to disappear.

She grabbed her passport, her heart pounding.

But just as she reached for the door, it flew open.

And there stood Yoongi.

His dark eyes bore into her as he stepped inside, his presence suffocating.

Yoongi: "Going somewhere?"

Liza backed up, her hands trembling.

Liza: "Yoongi… please, let me go. I won’t bother you again."

Yoongi tilted his head, considering her words.

Yoongi: "You’re right. You won’t."

She swallowed hard.

Liza: "Yoongi, I was desperate—"

Yoongi: "No, you were greedy. And now, you’ll face the consequences."

Tears welled in her eyes as she fell to her knees.

Liza: "Please…"

But Yoongi didn’t waver.

Yoongi: "Goodbye, Liza."

The last thing she saw was his cold stare before the men behind him stepped forward.

And then, everything went dark.

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Scene: The Min Mansion – Jimin’s Room, Later That Night

Jimin sat by the window, waiting. She didn’t know why, but a part of her sensed something had changed.

The door creaked open, and Yoongi walked in.

Jimin: "It’s over, isn’t it?"

Yoongi didn’t answer immediately. He simply walked to her, standing just inches away.

Yoongi: "Yes."

She let out a breath she didn’t realize she was holding.

Jimin: "What happens now?"

Yoongi lifted a hand, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face.

Yoongi: "Now… we start over."

Jimin met his gaze, and for the first time, she felt something new in his eyes.

Not just possession.

Not just duty.

But something dangerously close to love.

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To Be Continued…

This episode marks the downfall of Liza and a turning point in Yoongi and Jimin’s relationship. But is it truly over? Or is there more danger lurking in the shadows?

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