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The tension in Seungcheol's apartment was palpable as all thirteen of them gathered, their faces reflecting the seriousness of the situation

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The tension in Seungcheol's apartment was palpable as all thirteen of them gathered, their faces reflecting the seriousness of the situation.

They had dealt with challenges before, but this was different.

The threat that Hyunwoo posed wasn't just professional, it was personal.

He had shaken Jeonghan's life to its core, and now, the rest of the group knew they had to step in.

This was about protecting their family, the bonds that had formed at Savor & Spice, and the person who was at the heart of their friendship.

Jeonghan sat at the center of the room, looking more exhausted than any of them had ever seen him.

His sharp, witty demeanor had dulled over the past few weeks, and now, it was clear to everyone that he was at the end of his rope.

"I don't want to drag you all into this,"

Jeonghan said quietly, his voice strained with fatigue and worry.

"Hyunwoo's dangerous. I've dealt with him for a long time, and I know what he's capable of."

"Hannie,"

Joshua was the first to speak, his voice gentle but firm.

"we're already in this. You're not dragging anyone into anything. We've known something's been off with you for a while now, and we can't just stand by and watch you go through this alone."

Jeonghan sighed deeply, the weight of his friends' concern adding to his already mounting anxiety.

"I know, but, this is dangerous. You don't know what Hyunwoo's like."

Seungcheol, who had been pacing back and forth near the window, finally stopped and turned to face Jeonghan.

His expression was resolute, protective.

"We're not going to let you deal with this on your own. Hyunwoo doesn't scare us, and we're going to make sure he can't hurt you or your mother again."

The room fell into a brief silence, the gravity of the situation sinking in for everyone present.

Then, Soonyoung, normally the light-hearted one, spoke with a rare seriousness.

"Hyung, we're family. We can't let this guy keep terrorizing you. Whatever it takes, we'll stop him."

Seungcheol nodded in agreement.

"We need to come up with a plan, something that will catch him in the act. If we can get solid evidence, the police will have no choice but to arrest him and keep him away from you for good."

Seokmin leaned forward, his usual bright smile replaced by a look of determination.

"If Hyunwoo's been stalking you, he must have some kind of pattern. Maybe we can track him down and set a trap."

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