chapter 3

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Ji-Hoon's father smiled, a cold, cruel smile. "You see, Min-Soo, I have a special job in mind for you. A job that requires your unique skills."

Min-Soo's mind was racing. What skills? What job?

But before he could ask any questions, Ji-Hoon's father continued. "You're going to help me take down my enemies. You're going to help me destroy those who have betrayed me."

Min-Soo's eyes widened in horror. He didn't want to be a part of this. He didn't want to be a pawn in Ji-Hoon's father's game of revenge.

But Ji-Hoon's grip on his arm was still tight. He was trapped.

"And if I don't?" Min-Soo asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

Ji-Hoon's father laughed. "Oh, I think you will. You see, I have something that belongs to you. Something that you want back very badly."

Min-Soo's heart skipped a beat. What did Ji-Hoon's father have? What could he possibly want?

And then, Ji-Hoon's father nodded to one of his men, who stepped forward with a small box.

Min-Soo's eyes widened as he saw what was inside. It was his mother's locket, the one she had given him before she died.

"Where did you get this?" Min-Soo demanded, trying to keep his anger in check.

Ji-Hoon's father smiled. "Oh, I have my ways. And now, it's mine. Unless you do what I say."

Min-Soo felt a wave of despair wash over him. He was trapped. He had no choice.

But then, he looked up at Ji-Hoon, who was watching him with a mixture of guilt and concern.

And in that moment, Min-Soo knew what he had to do.

Min-Soo took a deep breath and made his decision. He would play along with Ji-Hoon's father's plan, for now. But he would also look for any opportunity to escape, to get his mother's locket back and to bring down Ji-Hoon's father's empire.

"Okay," Min-Soo said, trying to sound convincing. "I'll do what you want."

Ji-Hoon's father smiled, a cold, cruel smile. "Good," he said. "I knew you'd see it my way."

He nodded to one of his men, who stepped forward with a folder full of papers. "This is your target," Ji-Hoon's father said. "Study him, learn his weaknesses. And then, take him down."

Min-Soo took the folder, his heart racing with fear. Who was his target? And how was he going to take him down?

But as he looked at the papers, he saw a name that made his blood run cold. It was the name of a man who had been like a father to him, a man who had protected him and cared for him.

Min-Soo felt a wave of despair wash over him. He couldn't do this. He couldn't betray the man who had been like a father to him.

But Ji-Hoon's father was watching him, his eyes glinting with malice. Min-Soo knew he had no choice.

He would have to play along, for now. But he would also look for any opportunity to escape, to bring down Ji-Hoon's father's empire and to clear his own name.

And as he looked up at Ji-Hoon, he saw something there that gave him hope. A glimmer of guilt, a hint of concern.

Maybe, just maybe, Ji-Hoon was not his enemy. Maybe he could be his ally.

Min-Soo spent the next few days studying the folder, learning everything he could about his target. But the more he learned, the more he realized he couldn't do it. He couldn't betray the man who had been like a father to him.

One night, as he was pacing back and forth in his room, trying to come up with a plan, he heard a knock at the door. It was Ji-Hoon.

"Hey," Ji-Hoon said, his voice low and quiet. "I saw you pacing and thought I'd come check on you."

Min-Soo turned to face him, his eyes searching for any sign of guilt or concern. And then, he saw it. A small flicker of emotion in Ji-Hoon's eyes.

"Ji-Hoon," Min-Soo said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I don't think I can do this."

Ji-Hoon's expression changed, his eyes narrowing. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice cold.

Min-Soo took a deep breath. "I mean, I don't think I can take down my target. He's a good man, Ji-Hoon. He doesn't deserve to be hurt."

Ji-Hoon's face was expressionless now, his eyes glinting with a mixture of surprise and curiosity. "Go on," he said.

Min-Soo hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Ji-Hoon's expression made him trust him.

"I think we can take down your father together," Min-Soo said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I think we can bring him down and clear our names."

Ji-Hoon's expression changed, his eyes widening in surprise. And then, a small smile played on his lips.

"Let's do it," he said, his voice low and quiet.

Min-Soo's heart was racing as he and Ji-Hoon began to make plans to take down Ji-Hoon's father. They knew it wouldn't be easy, but they were determined to bring him down and clear their names.

As they talked, Min-Soo realized that Ji-Hoon was not the same person he had met a few weeks ago. He was more confident, more determined, and more passionate about bringing his father down.

"Ji-Hoon," Min-Soo said, his voice barely above a whisper. "What changed you? You used to be so loyal to your father."

Ji-Hoon's expression turned cold, his eyes glinting with anger. "I was blind," he said. "I didn't see what my father was really like. But now I do. And I'm going to stop him."

Min-Soo nodded, feeling a sense of admiration for Ji-Hoon. He was brave, and he was willing to risk everything to do what was right.

As they continued to make plans, Min-Soo realized that he had developed feelings for Ji-Hoon. He wasn't sure when it had happened, but he knew that he couldn't deny it any longer.

"Ji-Hoon," Min-Soo said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Can I ask you something?"

Ji-Hoon looked up at him, his eyes curious. "What is it?" he asked.

Min-Soo took a deep breath. "Do you feel anything for me?" he asked, his heart racing with anticipation.

Ji-Hoon's expression changed, his eyes softening. "Min-Soo," he said, his voice low and quiet. "I think I might be falling for you."

Min-Soo's heart skipped a beat as Ji-Hoon's words hung in the air. He couldn't believe it. Ji-Hoon, the son of the man who had ruined his life, might be falling for him.

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