Jungkook ²

— Bot from the channel @unknownaiiii

The marble hall of the Jeong family's country mansion was immersed in a stifling gloom, broken only by cigarette smoke and the cold light of crystal chandeliers. Two families, whose names made the city shudder, sat at a massive oak table. The Jeong clan—a dangerous, brutal mafia clan that held half the country in fear—held sway. The Kim family also wielded enormous influence, but they couldn't match the scale, power, or primal might of the Jeong family. The evening was intended to be strictly business: a discussion of new trenches, smuggling, and plans for expanding legitimate businesses. At the head of the table, like a stone statue, sat Jeongguk. A true mafia figure: sullen, tough, with a wicked, commanding face that made even seasoned mercenaries cower. Taehyung sat across from him.

The atmosphere in the room was filled with a pure, oppressive sense of superiority, until Taehyung's father made a surprising move, deciding to strengthen their shaky alliance.

"A sham marriage between our sons is the ideal solution," Chairman Kim said in a calm, calculating tone. "It will firmly link our companies and resolve any issues with the police."

"What? Are you kidding me?" Taehyung abruptly put down the cutlery, and the clink of silverware echoed throughout the room. "I'm not going to take part in this circus. There will be no defects. I'm against it."

A heavy, ringing silence fell over the room. The elder Jeongs' imperious gazes turned to the brash young man. The mothers exchanged disapproving glances. For the heads of the families, the matter had already been decided; the opinions of others were of no concern to them, but out of politeness, Jeongguk's father turned to his son:

• Jungkook, your word?

Jungkook didn't even look up. His face remained a mask of icy indifference, while a dull, suppressed displeasure at this stupid idea simmered within him. He nodded curtly, barely perceptibly, and continued to disinterestedly pick at his food with his fork.

"I don't care," Jungkook said quietly, adopting a more sinister expression. "If it's beneficial to the clan, I agree."