The Shadows (Underworld 4) JH

30: The Big News

At dinner, the atmosphere was warm and lively as everyone gathered around the table. Laughter filled the room as they shared stories and caught up on the latest happenings within the gang. Joshua, who had been quietly watching everyone, finally cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention.

"I have an announcement to make," Joshua began, his voice steady but filled with emotion. The room fell silent as all eyes turned to him. "Seokmin and I have decided to renew our wedding vows."

There was a collective gasp, followed by a burst of applause and cheers. Jeonghan shot Seungcheol a smug, "I told you so" look, to which Seungcheol could only shake his head, a reluctant smile tugging at his lips.

"I'm really happy for you, Shua," Jeonghan said warmly, raising his glass in a toast. "You've been through so much, and you deserve all the happiness in the world."

Everyone echoed Jeonghan's sentiments, lifting their glasses in celebration. Junhui, however, was lost in his own thoughts. As much as he was genuinely happy for Joshua and Seokmin, his mind wandered back to Italy, to Minghao. He had been waiting for this moment, for everything to settle down so he could return to watch over Minghao.

A small, satisfied smile crept onto Junhui's face. "Once the wedding is over," he thought to himself, "I can finally go back to Italy." The idea of being close to Minghao again filled him with a sense of anticipation, and he was already making plans in his mind.

As the night wore on, the gang continued to celebrate, the joy and camaraderie evident in every interaction. But for Junhui, the night was a turning point, a reminder that while some stories were reaching their conclusion, his with Minghao was far from over.

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Seokmin found himself in Seungcheol's office, the weight of his actions pressing down on him. The room was quiet, the only sound being the faint ticking of a clock. Seungcheol sat behind his desk, his gaze steady as he waited for Seokmin to speak.

Taking a deep breath, Seokmin began, his voice thick with remorse. "Hyung, I want to start by saying how truly sorry I am. I've made so many mistakes—conspiring against you, kidnapping Hansol—I can't undo the damage I've caused. But I need you to know that I've completely disbanded the Amber gang. It's over. I'm not the person I was, and I want to work with you, with Midnight. I want to make things right."

Seungcheol leaned back in his chair, studying Seokmin with a mix of surprise and consideration. The sincerity in Seokmin's voice was clear, and for the first time in a long while, Seungcheol felt the tension between them ease. "You've really disbanded the gang?" he asked, his tone cautious but hopeful.

Seokmin nodded firmly. "Yes, it's done. I don't want anything to do with that life anymore. Joshua... he's made me realize what's truly important, and it's not power or control. It's family, trust, and making amends for the wrongs we've done."

Seungcheol's expression softened, the anger he had harbored slowly dissipating. "I can see that you've changed, Seokmin. It takes a lot to admit your mistakes, and even more to try to fix them. I'm glad you've come to this decision, and I believe you."

Relief washed over Seokmin, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Thank you, hyung. That means more to me than you know."

Seungcheol stood up and walked around the desk, extending his hand. "Let's put the past behind us and move forward together. We've got a lot of work to do, especially with Joshua's and your wedding vow renewal coming up. Let's make sure this family stays strong."