𝙼𝚢 𝙲𝚛𝚞𝚎𝚕 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚢 ٭ 𝚃𝚊𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚎 ٭

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Lisa had been tended to. Her wounds cleaned and dressed, and she was now resting in the bedroom, still unconscious. Rosé, with her medical knowledge, stayed by her side, ready to help her once she woke up. The room was dimly lit, casting a soft glow on Lisa's pale face. Rosé gently checked her pulse and adjusted the blankets, ensuring Lisa was as comfortable as possible.

Downstairs, Mingyu had been given a change of clothes and his bruises were tended to. He now sat at the dining table, a plate of food in front of him. His hands shook slightly as he picked up the fork, the memories of his captivity still fresh and raw. Seokjin, Yoongi, and Jungkook stood nearby, their eyes filled with concern and curiosity. Jisoo and Jennie sat across from him, watching quietly.

Seokjin broke the silence first. "What's your name?" he asked gently, trying not to overwhelm the boy.

"Mingyu," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.

Jungkook's eyes widened slightly in recognition. "Mingyu? A few months ago, we did some research on a series of kidnappings in James' area. You were one of the victims."

Mingyu's head snapped up, surprise etched across his face. "How did you know?" But then, realization dawned on him. "Of course, you’re the mafia. You would know that."

They urged him to eat, pointing out that he was weak and needed his strength. Reluctantly, Mingyu began to devour the food. It had been months since he had a proper meal. During his time in captivity, he had survived on occasional slices of bread and scraps. The warm food felt like a balm to his soul, each bite restoring a small part of his strength.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Taehyung and the rest of the gang stormed in. Jennie ran to Taehyung, her composure breaking as she burst into tears. Taehyung held her tightly, his expression hardening as he looked around the room.

"What the fuck happened?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous.

"Lisa was hurt," Jennie sobbed, burying her face in his chest.

Taehyung kissed her forehead, trying to calm her down. He then approached the table where Mingyu was sitting. His gaze was intense, filled with an unspoken demand for answers. "Explain everything," he ordered.

Mingyu took a deep breath, his voice shaking as he recounted his ordeal. He told them how he had been kidnapped and forced to work for Arthur. He explained how Arthur was still alive, how Lisa had been kidnapped twice, and how Arthur now held his sister captive. He described their desperate escape, his voice breaking several times as he relived the traumatic events.

Taehyung's blood ran cold. The mention of Arthur being alive sent a wave of fury through him. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. "That motherfucker," he spat, his voice dripping with venom. "Arthur's still alive, and he's fucking with us again. I swear to God, I'm going to kill him."

He turned to Mingyu, his eyes burning with determination. "Do you remember the location?"

"It's the same one from last time," Mingyu replied, his voice small but certain.

Without a second thought, Taehyung called out to Jungkook and Hoseok. "We're going. Now."

Yoongi, Seokjin, Jimin, and Namjoon stayed behind to protect the girls and Mingyu. Taehyung quickly stuffed his suit with weapons, his movements sharp and precise. The anger and determination in his eyes were palpable as they headed out, ready to confront Arthur once and for all.

Meanwhile, Arthur was oblivious to the escape. He arrived home in his wheelchair, deciding he wanted to have fun with Mina instead of Lisa. The guards hadn’t told him anything, too scared of his wrath. He rolled his wheelchair to the room where Mina was being held, entering to find her crying in a corner. Her small body shook with sobs, her eyes red and swollen.