Inferno Hearts | Xu Minghao

42. Find Light In The Beautiful Sea

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"Minghao, today you'll ask Nabi if she'd be willing to join you at the event?" Mingyu inquired as he settled down for breakfast alongside the other members.

Minghao glanced up at Mingyu, his expression contemplative. "Hmm," he murmured, a plan taking shape. "I'll grab her some breakfast, and then I'll bring up the topic with her," he replied calmly.

Seungkwan, wearing a playful pout, cast an imploring gaze upon Minghao. "Hyung!" he exclaimed dramatically. "Try being more romantic. Take her out somewhere nice, and then ask her if she wants to accompany you at the event," he suggested, prompting laughter from the other members, though Minghao seemed less amused.

"Seungkwan-ah," Minghao replied, a hint of exasperation in his voice, "I'm not trying to seduce her. Just to remind you of the plan, she's both the bait and the prey."

Jeonghan scoffed. "I believe we're already past that point," he remarked, earning a puzzled expression from Minghao.

"What do you mean, hyung?" Minghao asked, his curiosity evident. 

Jeonghan leaned in, a teasing smile on his face. "Why the confused look? You're still not getting it?" he continued.

Seungcheol sighed and stepped forward to shed light on the situation for Minghao. "Jeonghan means that you've already won her over," he explained, which earned a chuckle from Minghao.

Minghao turned to Jeonghan, his expression a mix of amusement and disbelief, "Hyung, are you serious? I didn't even consider that possibility."

Jeonghan leaned back in his chair, taking a sip of his coffee before he spoke, "Don't try to deceive yourself, Minghao."

Minghao scoffed, rolling his eyes slightly in response. "Are you still not done with these exaggerations?" he retorted, a hint of annoyance in his voice.

Seungcheol's hand rested on his temple as he spoke, a hint of weariness in his voice. "Let's not argue again, please. I've got a pretty bad migraine today, and I really can't play the role of your mother right now."

Minghao started to express his perspective, "I'm not trying to start a fight, hyung," he began, his tone serious. "But it'd be good for him to tone down those exaggerations. How could Nabi possibly have feelings for me after I kidnapped her and made her days miserable here?" His words carried a serious tone, reflecting his thoughts.

Jeonghan spoke calmly, his words carrying a weighty implication. "Exactly how you managed to fall in love with her, knowing she's the one responsible for your sister's death."

Minghao couldn't contain his anger any longer. He slammed his hand onto the table in a furious outburst, his reaction catching the attention of the other members, who were taken aback by the sudden display of emotion.

Rising abruptly from his seat, Minghao shot a fierce glance at Jeonghan, who remained as composed as ever amidst the escalating tension.

Sensing that Minghao's anger was reaching a breaking point, Mingyu swiftly rose from his seat and approached Minghao, prepared to intervene if the situation escalated further.

Seungcheol sighed deeply and admitted, "I can't handle this today."

Minghao's gaze shifted to their leader, and he recognized that his anger was only worsening Seungcheol's migraine. With a deep breath, he sank back into his chair, making an effort to regain his composure and control his emotions.