Mine || Hyunlix

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Hy: I'll report her.

Felix’s eyes shot up to Hyunjin, his breath catching as he heard the determination in his voice.

Hyunjin’s offer hung in the air like a lifeline, the only thing that could possibly bring this nightmare to an end.

Mr. Lee’s gaze shifted slowly to Hyunjin, his expression unreadable as he studied him.

The room was so silent that Felix could hear the crackling of the fire in the hearth, a stark contrast to the violent chaos that had just erupted.

Hy: My father can get easily rid of her and you won't get implied.  Only. If Felix remains out of this game, forever.

Mr. Lee swirled the remaining whiskey in his glass, considering Hyunjin's words.

He was a man who dealt in leverage and power, and Hyunjin’s proposition offered a way out—a way to keep his hands clean and his interests protected.

Felix watched his father closely, hoping, praying that he would take the deal, that he would finally release his grip on his life.

Mr. Lee’s voice was calm, almost conversational, when he finally spoke.

Mr: And what guarantee do I have that your father will keep his end of the bargain? That you won’t turn around and drag this family through the mud the first chance you get?

Hyunjin didn’t hesitate.

Hy: You have my word. My father owes me favors, and I know exactly how to leverage them. If you agree to leave Felix alone, I’ll make sure this entire mess disappears. Lita won’t come after you, and Felix will be free.

Felix’s heart pounded in his chest as he listened, hope and fear swirling together in a chaotic mix.

He knew Hyunjin’s offer was a risky one, but it was also their best chance—perhaps their only chance—at escaping his father’s control.

Mr. Lee leaned back in his chair, considering the offer, his dark eyes flicking between his son and Hyunjin.

Mr: You’re willing to risk everything for him?

He asked, his tone almost curious.

Hyunjin’s gaze didn’t waver.

Hy: Yes,

he said simply, the single word carrying the weight of his resolve.

Hy: Felix doesn’t deserve this. He’s not like you, and I won’t let you destroy him.

For a long moment, Mr. Lee said nothing, his expression inscrutable.

The tension in the room was almost unbearable as Felix waited, every second feeling like an eternity.

Then, finally, Mr. Lee sighed, setting his glass down on the desk with a quiet clink.

Mr: Fine,

he said, his voice weary.

Mr: I’ll agree to your terms. Felix will be free from my control. But understand this, Hyunjin—if you betray me, if you go back on your word, I will destroy you both. No one crosses me and gets away with it.

Hyunjin nodded, his expression solemn.

Hy: I understand. But I won’t go back on my word. I just want this to end

Mr. Lee glanced at Felix, his eyes cold and calculating.

Mr: You’re lucky, Felix,

he said quietly.