"Fine," she conceded, her voice carrying a hint of defeat. "If that's what you want , then they can stay." Her gaze flickered towards Mer Chu briefly, silently thanking him for his support and understanding.
The Su brothers exchanged triumphant looks, their stance relaxing slightly as the tension eased. Jihoon nodded curtly, a flicker of satisfaction crossing his features. Min-seo's smirk returned, a knowing glint in his eyes as he acknowledged their victory in this small battle.
As the atmosphere settled, Jiho couldn't shake the uneasy feeling that this concession was just the beginning of a much larger conflict to come.
At the dinner table, the atmosphere crackled with tension as Jiho sat surrounded by the extended family, including the imposing presence of the Su brothers.
The room seemed to shrink in the weight of unspoken alliances and simmering conflicts.
