The sound of faint dripping water echoed in the darkness. Taehyung stirred first, his head throbbing as he tried to make sense of his surroundings. A faint shaft of light from the single top ventilation illuminated the grimy walls of what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse. The air was damp and reeked of mold and decay.

He glanced to his left and saw Jungkook slumped against a wooden post, his wrists bound tightly with rough rope. Jin was next to him, groaning softly as he began to regain consciousness. All three of them were tied separately, their arms pinned behind their backs.

A slow, agonized groan escaped Taehyung’s lips as he stirred, his head drooping forward. “Where… where are we?” Taehyung’s voice was hoarse, his confusion evident as he blinked into the dimness.

Jungkook shifted beside him, shaking his head in frustration. “What is this place? This isn’t the hotel… What is this place?It doesn’t look like anywhere near the terrace…”

Jin, always the composed one, opened his eyes and surveyed their surroundings with a calm precision that masked his unease. “It’s a trap,” he murmured, his voice low and steady. “We’ve been taken. Stay calm. We are kidnapped I guess. It’s obvious. Whoever did this, they wanted us alive. Stay sharp."

The faint shuffle of footsteps caught Taehyung’s attention. Around them stood masked men clad in black, their faces obscured, their eyes cold and unreadable. The men stood silent and motionless, like statues guarding their prey.

Taehyung’s jaw tightened as anger surged through him. He tested the bonds around his wrists, wincing at the rough friction. “Hey!” he barked, his voice echoing in the hollow space. “Who the hell are you? What do you want?”

Jungkook, now fully awake, strained against his own bindings, his fiery gaze darting to the masked men. “Untie us! If you think this is going to scare us, you’re dead wrong!”

Jin, though still groggy, managed a sharp glare. “Do you even know who we are? You’re making a mistake.”

A dozen masked men stood motionless in a tight circle, their faces obscured, their silence unnerving. The captives’ initial confusion quickly morphed into anger.

"Hey!" Taehyung barked, his voice echoing in the empty space. "Who are you? Why the hell are we here?"

Jungkook’s frustration boiled over as he shouted, "Answer us, damn it!Say something! Why the hell are we tied up?”

Jin’s tone was measured but edged with irritation. “If you have something to say, say it. Or let us go.”

But the masked men remained still, unmoving. It was as though their silence was meant to unnerve them.

Jin’s sharp eyes narrowed, but he kept his composure, watching for any sign of weakness in their captors.
One of them stepped closer, as if to assess them, but said nothing.

“Cowards!” Taehyung spat. “If you’re so tough, why don’t you take off those masks and face us?”

Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps filled the room. The masked men parted, creating a path for three figures who stepped into the dim light.

With a sudden metallic creak the room's door opened. Harsh white light spilled into the chamber, momentarily blinding them. Three men stepped into the room, their polished shoes clicking against the floor in unison.

They were impeccably dressed in tailored suits, their aura a mixture of sophistication and menace. The first one appearing to be the leader exuded an icy confidence as he approached, his sharp features were illuminated by the pale shafts of light. Behind him, with two more men on his both side just like his replica, radiated the same air of arrogance and power.

The one in the middle, a man with sharp features and piercing eyes, spoke first, his voice dripping with mockery. “Ah, you’re awake. Perfect. Allow us to introduce ourselves.”“I am Angshuman Rawal,” he said, his lips curling into a smirk. He gestured to the two men flanking him. “And these are my brothers, Vikram and Utkarsh Rawal. Together, we are the proud new owners of Rawal Golds Co. and soon-to-be owners of Sampan Jewellers. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.”

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