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1.THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION ! And advised for adult audience.

2.𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱.!!!

3.𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁/𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.!!!

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The Gathering Storm

The grand meeting hall of the Villa del Diavolo was an intimidating blend of old-world opulence and modern ruthlessness. Ornate chandeliers hung above polished black marble floors, their crystal facets casting fractured reflections on the faces of the Jeon Mafia's most trusted members.

Park Jimin entered the hall with his usual quiet confidence, his footsteps echoing faintly in the vast space. His black combat boots and sleek attire were a stark contrast to the tailored suits and polished shoes of those already seated. Unlike them, Jimin was no politician masquerading as a criminal—he was a weapon, sharp and precise.

He stopped just behind Jeon Jungkook, who sat at the head of the table, exuding a cold authority that silenced even the faintest whispers. Dressed in a black three-piece suit, his dark eyes scanned the room like a predator assessing its prey. His expression was unreadable, and his silence was heavier than the words of most men.

The meeting had been called to address unrest among the ranks. Though Jungkook's power was absolute, murmurs had begun to stir among his lieutenants about the absence of an heir and the need for more structured leadership.

Kim Taehyung, the head capo-regime, spoke first. His voice was calm, but there was an edge to it—a subtle challenge wrapped in smooth diplomacy.

"Master," Taehyung began, his dark eyes flicking briefly to Jimin before returning to Jungkook. "The men are loyal, as always. But there are concerns. They feel... unsteady without clear signs of a succession plan. You know how important appearances are in our world. Strength comes from clarity."

Jimin's sharp eyes caught the way Taehyung emphasized "succession." It wasn't the first time Taehyung had hinted at dissatisfaction with Jimin's role as Jungkook's right hand, and it certainly wouldn't be the last.

Jungkook's response was as cold and precise as his gaze. "My empire doesn't run on feelings, Taehyung. It runs on results. Those who feel unsteady are welcome to leave—if they can survive long enough to make it out of my territory in one piece."

A ripple of unease passed through the room. No one doubted the finality of Jungkook's words. Taehyung, however, wasn't done.

"Of course, Master," Taehyung said, his tone respectful but calculating. "But perhaps a demonstration of strength would silence any doubts. Maybe we should see if even your most trusted can prove his loyalty under pressure."

His eyes flicked to Jimin as he said this, a challenge thinly veiled as a suggestion.

Jimin didn't flinch. Instead, he tilted his head slightly, his expression impassive.

Jungkook's gaze shifted, his dark eyes landing on Jimin. For a moment, the room held its breath. Then Jungkook spoke, his voice low and deadly.

"Fine. Let's test loyalty." Jungkook said, his voice cold as ice. "We'll have a test."

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Jimin found himself in a secluded forest clearing the next evening, surrounded by the dim glow of twilight. The air was cold, heavy with the scent of pine and the distant hum of danger. In front of him stood ten armed men, each one a loyal soldier of the Jeon Mafia—men handpicked by Taehyung.

The task was simple in theory: retrieve a briefcase hidden in the dense forest and return it before midnight. The catch? The men would be hunting him.

Taehyung stood on the sidelines, his smirk barely concealed as he addressed Jimin. "A small challenge, wouldn't you say? I thought it'd be too easy for you otherwise."

Jimin didn't rise to the bait. He simply rolled his shoulders, his expression unreadable.

"Shall we begin?" Taehyung gestured toward the forest with a mocking bow.

Jimin nodded once, his movements calm but deliberate, and stepped into the darkness.

The forest was alive with the sound of movement—branches snapping, leaves crunching underfoot, and the faint metallic click of weapons being readied. Jimin moved like a shadow, silent and swift, his mind calculating every step.

The first soldier found him within minutes, his heavy breathing giving him away. Jimin took him down with ruthless efficiency, disarming him with a sharp twist of the wrist and rendering him unconscious with a single blow to the temple.

The others weren't far behind. They came in pairs, working together to corner him, but Jimin's agility and combat training turned the odds in his favor. He moved through the forest like a predator, his strikes precise and unrelenting.

By the time he reached the hidden briefcase, his clothes were torn, and his body bore several shallow cuts, but his resolve remained unshaken.

As he emerged from the forest, briefcase in hand, the men who had pursued him lay scattered in his wake—bruised, bloodied, but alive. Then comes the next part of the test, The industrial yard was a labyrinth of shadows and steel. Jimin moved with the silence of a predator, his footsteps muffled against the concrete. He could hear the men moving, their voices low as they communicated through radios.

The first confrontation came quickly. Two men rounded a corner, their movements swift but clumsy. Jimin struck before they could react, a precise kick sending one crashing into a stack of crates while the other fell to a sharp elbow strike to the temple.

Jimin didn't linger. He moved deeper into the maze, his mind focused entirely on the task.

The package, a small metal case, was hidden in the farthest warehouse. Jimin found it tucked behind a stack of rusted machinery, but as he reached for it, he heard the sound of footsteps—several pairs—approaching fast.

Jimin turned to find five men blocking the exit, their weapons gleaming in the dim light.

"You're trapped, Park," one of them sneered.

Jimin's lips twitched into the faintest smile. "Am I?"

The fight was brutal. Jimin moved like a whirlwind, his taekwondo training turning his body into a weapon. Kicks and punches landed with bone-crunching precision, and within minutes, the men were on the ground, groaning in pain.

Breathing heavily but victorious, Jimin picked up the package and made his way back to the meeting point.

The tension in the meeting hall of the Jeon Mansion was suffocating. The dim glow of the chandelier barely illuminated the faces of the Jeon Mafia's trusted few. Taehyung sat stiffly at the long mahogany table, his usual confidence replaced by unease. Across from him, Jeon Jungkook leaned back in his royal chair, his dark eyes locked onto him with predatory intensity.

The silence was unbearable. No one dared to speak, not when Jungkook's anger radiated like a living thing.

Finally, Jungkook stood, the scrape of his chair against the marble floor breaking the stillness. As everyone bowed down their heads when the Emperor stood up. His movements were deliberate, his footsteps echoing ominously as he approached Taehyung.

"You thought you could test me," Jungkook said, his voice low and cold, the words dripping with menace. "Not directly, of course. That would've been too suicidal. So instead, you decided to test my right hand—my extension. As if his failure would mean mine."

Taehyung swallowed, his jaw tightening. "Master, I never meant—"

"Silence."

Jungkook's voice cut through the air like a blade. The room seemed to shrink under the weight of his fury.

"You humiliated my second-in-command," Jungkook continued, his tone deceptively calm. "You questioned his loyalty. His skill. His worth."

Taehyung's lips parted, but no words came. His usual wit abandoned him under Jungkook's withering glare.

Jungkook leaned closer, his dark eyes boring into Taehyung's. "You forgot your place, Kim Taehyung. So let me remind you."

The next moment was a blur of motion. Jungkook's deadly fist connected with Taehyung's jaw, sending him sprawling to the floor. The room gasped collectively, but no one moved to intervene.

Taehyung coughed, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth as he scrambled to his knees. "Master, please—"

Jungkook's boot slammed into his ribs, cutting off his plea.

"Do you know why no one challenges me?" Jungkook asked, his voice eerily calm as he loomed over Taehyung. "It's not because I'm the most ruthless. It's not because I have the most power. It's because I never allow disrespect. Not to me, and not to those who serve me."

He grabbed Taehyung by the collar, dragging him to his feet with terrifying ease. "You want a test, Taehyung? You want to prove something? Let's see how well you survive without my protection."

With a flick of his wrist, Jungkook threw Taehyung across the room. He landed hard against the wall, groaning in pain.

"Get out of my sight," Jungkook growled. "And pray I don't decide to finish this lesson later."

Taehyung didn't need to be told twice. He stumbled to his feet and staggered out of the room, his pride and body equally battered.

The room remained silent as Jungkook turned back to the table. His sharp gaze swept across the assembled lieutenants, daring anyone to speak.

"Does anyone else have concerns about loyalty?" he asked, his tone icy.

No one responded.

Satisfied, Jungkook nodded and returned to his seat. Jimin, who had watched the entire exchange without so much as a flicker of emotion, inclined his head slightly in acknowledgment.

Jungkook's gaze met his, and for a brief moment, an unspoken understanding passed between them.

The meeting hall was nearly empty now, its occupants dismissed after Jungkook's deadly lesson to Taehyung. The echoes of Jungkook's fury still lingered in the room, a reminder of the cost of crossing the Lucifer.

Jimin remained seated at the far end of the long table, his posture upright despite the fatigue tugging at his body. He stared at his cracked phone, the broken screen showing the blurred image of Jihyun in his graduation robes. A rare flicker of emotion crossed his usually stoic face—pride, tinged with guilt.

The device had slipped from his pocket during the chaos of the test, shattering against the concrete floor. He hadn't bothered to replace it yet. Between his role in the mafia and the life he had left behind, a phone seemed unnecessary. Yet now, as he sat in silence, staring at Jihyun's photo, the absence of connection gnawed at him.

Several lieutenants lingered nearby, exchanging muted conversations. Among them, Kim Taehyung stood at a distance, his bruised face barely concealing his seething resentment after Jungkook's brutal display of dominance.

Jungkook, who had been quietly observing from the head of the table, suddenly stood. His sharp gaze cut across the room, silencing the faint murmurs.

Without a word, he approached Jimin. The sound of his polished shoes against the marble floor drew every pair of eyes in the room.

Stopping in front of his right hand, Jungkook pulled his sleek, jet-black luxurious phone from his pocket. It was a device no one dared to touch—private, impenetrable, and synonymous with Jungkook's unreachable status.

The room collectively froze as Jungkook held the phone out to Jimin.

"Call him," Jungkook said, his voice cold and commanding.

The reaction was immediate.

Hushed whispers rippled through the remaining lieutenants. No one had ever touched Jeon Jungkook's phone, not even his most trusted advisors. It was an unspoken rule—a line that marked the boundary between Jungkook and everyone else.

Taehyung's bruised face twisted in disbelief. His jaw clenched, and his eyes narrowed as he watched the scene unfold.

"Is he... really letting him use it?" Yoongi one of the lieutenants the head hacker murmured, his tone filled with awe.

"This has never happened before," Hoseok whispered.

The weight of the gesture wasn't lost on anyone. Jungkook's silent declaration was clear: Park Jimin was more than just a right hand—he was indispensable.

Jimin blinked, momentarily stunned. He looked at the phone, then up at Jungkook. The significance of the gesture hit him immediately.

"Master..." Jimin started, his voice uncharacteristically soft. "I can't—"

"You can," Jungkook interrupted, his tone leaving no room for argument. His dark eyes locked with Jimin's, unyielding and resolute. "Call him, you know I never repeat my words, Park."

Jimin hesitated only a moment longer before taking the phone. His fingers brushed against the cool metal, and for the first time in years, a flicker of gratitude softened his otherwise hardened expression.

Jimin stood, his back straight, and dialed the familiar number. The faint ringing sound seemed to echo louder in the now-silent room as everyone watched in stunned disbelief.

On the third ring, Jihyun's voice came through, bright and filled with excitement.

"Hyung! You called! I don't answer because it was an unknown number sorry hyung."

Jimin's lips twitched into a faint smile. He turned slightly, shielding his voice from the others, though Jungkook remained close, his presence a constant shadow.

"Did you see the pictures? I finally graduated!" Jihyun continued, his voice practically glowing with pride.

"I saw," Jimin replied, his tone softer than usual. "You've done well, Jihyunah. I'm proud of you."

There was a pause, then Jihyun's laughter rang through the line. "I knew you'd say that. So, when are you coming to visit? We have to celebrate!"

Jimin's smile faltered, though his voice remained steady. "I'll try soon," he said simply, knowing full well the promise was hollow.

"You better," Jihyun teased, his voice lighthearted. "Don't forget, you owe me a visit to Harvard, hyung!"

Jimin's throat tightened, but he forced himself to respond. "I haven't forgotten, I will visit you by the end of this month." he said, though the ache in his chest told him otherwise.

The call ended with Jihyun's cheerful goodbye, and Jimin exhaled slowly, the weight of their worlds pressing on his shoulders.

Jimin turned and handed the phone back to Jungkook, his expression once again neutral.

"Thank you master," he said quietly, the words carrying more weight than they seemed.

Jungkook took the phone without a word and slipped it back into his pocket. His sharp gaze swept across the room, silencing the lingering whispers.

"Do you all understand now?" Jungkook said, his voice calm but deadly. "Park Jimin is untouchable. His loyalty, his skill, his worth—none of you are qualified to question it."

Taehyung stiffened, his face darkening as Jungkook's words landed like a hammer.

"Remember that," Jungkook finished, his gaze locking on Taehyung for a beat longer than necessary.

As the room emptied, Jimin remained behind, his thoughts lingering on the call. For all his composure, the sound of Jihyun's laughter had struck a chord deep within him—a reminder of what he fought for, even in the shadows of his dangerous world.

Jungkook, standing near the doorway, paused before leaving.

"Family is the only thing worth protecting," he said without turning around. "Don't lose sight of that. Not everyone is blessed to have a family."

Jimin's eyes widened slightly at the rare words of advice. He opened his mouth to respond, but Jungkook was already gone, his presence lingering like the fading echoes of a storm.

For a moment, Jimin allowed himself a small smile. Jeon Jungkook was a man of few words, but when he spoke, his actions carried more meaning than most could comprehend.

And in that silence, Jimin understood: loyalty wasn't just a requirement in their world—it was a bond forged in blood, fire, and the unyielding shadows of their lives.

In the deadly world of the Jeon Mafia, trust was rarer than gold. And in the silence of this dark underworld, Jeon Jungkook and Park Jimin shared a bond that no amount of whispers could break.

To be continued......