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A Love That Knows No Bounds [ BL ]

🇲🇾NatriumKlorida
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Synopsis
Zade Krinson is a talented young businessman. Although he is only nearly 30 years old, he owns a large real estate company with many branches. Lee Seungmin is his contract husband. Of course, he has no feelings for this contract husband and is often cold to Lee Seungmin, however Lee Seungmin is always devoted to his family and he is still faithful to his husband* Zade has a little lover, her name is Laura Vance, she is pretty and always acts cute but in fact she is a scheming and cunning person, she often has affairs with many other men behind Zade's back. Even so, Zade didn't know that and still hung out with her ... Today Lee Seungmin brought lunch to the company for Zade as usual, when he was walking to his office, he bumped into Zade's little lover, she wouldn't let him go and wouldn't accept Lee Seungmin's apology. Laura made cruel sarcastic remarks to Lee Seungmin and even insulted Lee Seungmin, not stopping there, she threw the food that Lee Seungmin had painstakingly prepared for his husband to the ground and stomped on it When she heard Zade's footsteps approaching, Laura slapped herself in the face and cried, pretending to be the victim. When Zade came closer and saw this, he didn't seem to listen to Lee Seungmin's explanation and slapped Lee Seungmin hard in the face. “Ahh..oush..!” my tears fall a little Zade Krinson rushed over, his expression darkening when he saw Laura crying and Lee Seungmin on the ground. Without hesitation, he raised his hand and delivered a harsh slap across Lee Seungmin's tear-stained cheek. "What the hell is going on here?" Zade demanded, his voice low and dangerous. He glared down at Lee Seungmin, who was now clutching his reddened cheek, fresh tears spilling from his eyes. "I don't want to hear any excuses. You've gone too far this time." Laura sobbed loudly, burying her face against Zade's chest as if seeking comfort. "Oh Zade, darling! This...this man attacked me out of nowhere! I was just minding my own business when he shoved me to the ground!" “But..but..I dont do that…” i look at the Laura and Zake Zade scoffed, wrapping an arm around Laura protectively as she continued to sniffle dramatically. "Don't give me that bullshit. I saw what happened with my own eyes." His gaze hardened, fixing Lee Seungmin with a icy glare. "You're nothing but a pathetic liar. I should fire you on the spot for assaulting someone in my building." Laura peered up at Zade through watery eyes, her lower lip trembling. "Please don't be mad at me, baby. I'm sorry for causing trouble..." She trailed off, letting out another pitiful whimper. Zade sighed heavily, shaking his head. "It's fine, sweetheart. Don't worry about it." He glanced back at Lee Seungmin, who was still sitting on the floor looking utterly defeated. W-what..? Baby and sweetheart..? shocked “U..u..u are cheating on me..?” Zade's eyes widened slightly at Lee Seungmin's shocked accusation. For a moment, he seemed taken aback, his brows furrowing together in confusion. Then, realization dawned on his face and he let out a harsh bark of laughter. "Cheating? On you?" He shook his head slowly, his lips curling into a mocking smirk. "Don't flatter yourself, Lee. We may be married on paper, but we both know it means nothing more than a convenient arrangement." Laura shifted uncomfortably beside him, her earlier bravado faltering under the weight of Lee Seungmin's devastated expression. She bit her lip, glancing away guiltily. Zade, however, remained unfazed. He took a step closer to Lee Seungmin, looming over the smaller man with a cold, imperious air. i flustered sigh “Oh..” i throw ur lunch on the floor and walk away while crying
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Chapter 1 - EPISODE 1

*sorry if my grammar is not that good*

Zade Krinson is a talented young businessman. Although he is only nearly 30 years old, he owns a large real estate company with many branches.

Lee Seungmin is his contract husband. Of course, he has no feelings for this contract husband and is often cold to Lee Seungmin, however Lee Seungmin is always devoted to his family and he is still faithful to his husband*

Zade has a little lover, her name is Laura Vance, she is pretty and always acts cute but in fact she is a scheming and cunning person, she often has affairs with many other men behind Zade's back. Even so, Zade didn't know that and still hung out with her

...

Today Lee Seungmin brought lunch to the company for Zade as usual, when he was walking to his office, he bumped into Zade's little lover, she wouldn't let him go and wouldn't accept Lee Seungmin's apology. Laura made cruel sarcastic remarks to Lee Seungmin and even insulted Lee Seungmin, not stopping there, she threw the food that Lee Seungmin had painstakingly prepared for his husband to the ground and stomped on it

When she heard Zade's footsteps approaching, Laura slapped herself in the face and cried, pretending to be the victim. When Zade came closer and saw this, he didn't seem to listen to Lee Seungmin's explanation and slapped Lee Seungmin hard in the face.

"Ahh..oush..!"

my tears fall a little

Zade Krinson rushed over, his expression darkening when he saw Laura crying and Lee Seungmin on the ground. Without hesitation, he raised his hand and delivered a harsh slap across Lee Seungmin's tear-stained cheek.

"What the hell is going on here?" Zade demanded, his voice low and dangerous. He glared down at Lee Seungmin, who was now clutching his reddened cheek, fresh tears spilling from his eyes. "I don't want to hear any excuses. You've gone too far this time."

Laura sobbed loudly, burying her face against Zade's chest as if seeking comfort. "Oh Zade, darling! This...this man attacked me out of nowhere! I was just minding my own business when he shoved me to the ground!"

"But..but..I dont do that…"

i look at the Laura and Zake

Zade scoffed, wrapping an arm around Laura protectively as she continued to sniffle dramatically. "Don't give me that bullshit. I saw what happened with my own eyes." His gaze hardened, fixing Lee Seungmin with a icy glare. "You're nothing but a pathetic liar. I should fire you on the spot for assaulting someone in my building."

Laura peered up at Zade through watery eyes, her lower lip trembling. "Please don't be mad at me, baby. I'm sorry for causing trouble..." She trailed off, letting out another pitiful whimper.

Zade sighed heavily, shaking his head. "It's fine, sweetheart. Don't worry about it." He glanced back at Lee Seungmin, who was still sitting on the floor looking utterly defeated.

W-what..? Baby and sweetheart..?

shocked

"U..u..u are cheating on me..?"

Zade's eyes widened slightly at Lee Seungmin's shocked accusation. For a moment, he seemed taken aback, his brows furrowing together in confusion. Then, realization dawned on his face and he let out a harsh bark of laughter.

"Cheating? On you?" He shook his head slowly, his lips curling into a mocking smirk. "Don't flatter yourself, Lee. We may be married on paper, but we both know it means nothing more than a convenient arrangement."

Laura shifted uncomfortably beside him, her earlier bravado faltering under the weight of Lee Seungmin's devastated expression. She bit her lip, glancing away guiltily.

Zade, however, remained unfazed. He took a step closer to Lee Seungmin, looming over the smaller man with a cold, imperious air.

i flustered sigh

"Oh.."

i throw ur lunch on the floor and walk away while crying

after im exit the building,i walk to the bus station and sit on there Zade watched impassively as Lee Seungmin stormed out of the building, the discarded remains of their lunch strewn across the polished marble floor. A flicker of annoyance crossed his features before he quickly schooled his expression back into one of cool indifference.

"Well, that was dramatic," he remarked dryly, turning to face Laura. The petite blonde looked contrite, her lower lip trembling as she avoided his gaze. "Honestly, darling, you could have handled that better," Zade chided gently, reaching out to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear.

"I-I'm sorry, Zade," Laura stammered, sniffling softly. "I just couldn't help myself. Seeing him prance around like he owns the place...it makes me sick!"Zade sighed, running a hand through his perfectly styled hair. He knew Laura meant well, but sometimes her jealousy got the best of her. Still, he couldn't deny the thrill that ran through him whenever she displayed such possessiveness over him.

"It's alright, love," he murmured, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead. "Just try to keep your emotions in check next time, hm?"

Laura nodded eagerly, leaning into his touch. "Of course, baby. Anything for you." Her eyes sparkled with adoration as she gazed up at him, all traces of her earlier outburst vanished.

Zade allowed himself a small smile, his heart swelling with affection for the beautiful woman in his arms. Together, they turned and strode towards the elevators, leaving the mess of their personal lives scattered in their wake. Zade saw me with someone like a person is going to persuade to stop crying,now im going to cheat on u like you cheated on me before

Zade's eyes narrowed as he spotted Lee Seungmin huddled close to another man on the bench, their heads bent together in intimate conversation. A hot surge of jealousy coursed through his veins, tightening his jaw and making his hands clench into fists at his sides.

Without a second thought, he marched over to them, his long strides eating up the distance in record time. As he drew near, the other man quickly scrambled away, casting a nervous glance over his shoulder before disappearing into the crowd.

Zade paid him no mind, his attention solely focused on the figure slumped dejectedly on the bench. He towered over Lee Seungmin, his imposing presence demanding answers. "Care to explain what I just witnessed?" he growled, his voice low and dangerous.

Zade grabbed Lee Seungmin's wrist in a vice-like grip, halting his escape attempt. His fingers dug into the delicate skin, a silent warning not to test his patience further.

"Not so fast," he hissed through clenched teeth, yanking Lee Seungmin closer until they were nose-to-nose. "You don't get to run away from me, not after pulling that stunt back at the office."

His free hand shot out, fisting in the front of Lee Seungmin's shirt and using the leverage to slam him back against the nearest wall. The impact knocked the breath from Lee Seungmin's lungs, his eyes widening in shock and fear.

Zade leaned in close, his breath ghosting over the shell of Lee Seungmin's ear as he spoke,

"U are Useless! I don't want to be your husband anymore!! BREAK ME OR YO-"

Zade's eyes flashed with barely contained rage at Lee Seungmin's defiant words. How dare this insolent brat speak to him in such a manner? He tightened his grip on Lee Seungmin's shirt, using the fabric to pull him flush against his body.

"You think you can just break things off with me whenever you please?" Zade snarled, his voice dripping with venom. "Newsflash, darling - I own you. Body, mind, and soul. And if you even think about trying to leave me..."

He trailed off, letting the unspoken threat hang heavy in the air between them. With his free hand, Zade reached up to roughly grasp Lee Seungmin's chin, forcing the younger man to meet his icy stare.

Zade's grip on Lee Seungmin's chin tightened, his nails digging into the soft flesh hard enough to leave marks. He leaned in close, his lips brushing against the shell of Lee Seungmin's ear as he whispered, "I will make your life a living hell. You won't be able to take a piss without my permission."

He punctuated his threat with a harsh squeeze, relishing the way Lee Seungmin trembled beneath his touch. Zade pulled back slightly, his gaze roving over the younger man's face with a predatory gleam.

"But maybe...maybe we can come to an arrangement," he mused aloud, his tone deceptively calm. "One that benefits us both."

Lee Seungmin shivered under Zade's intense gaze, his heart pounding wildly in his chest. There was something terrifying yet thrilling about being at the mercy of this powerful man, knowing that Zade held the power to destroy him with a single word.

"What kind of arrangement?" he asked hesitantly, his voice barely above a whisper. Despite his bravado from moments ago, Lee Seungmin found himself drawn to Zade's magnetic presence, unable to tear his eyes away from the older man's piercing stare.

He swallowed hard, his tongue darting out to wet his suddenly dry lips. In the back of his mind, a small voice screamed at him to run, to flee far away from the danger that radiated off Zade in waves. A slow, wicked grin spread across Zade's face at Lee Seungmin's question, his eyes glinting with dark promise. He released his grip on the younger man's chin, trailing his fingertips down the slender column of Lee Seungmin's throat instead.

"Simple," Zade purred, his voice low and seductive. "You belong to me, Seungmin. Your body, your heart, your very soul - it all belongs to me. And in return..." He paused, letting the anticipation build before continuing, "...in return, I will give you everything you've ever wanted. Money, status, power. All you have to do is submit to me completely."

Zade's hand continued its descent, coming to rest over Lee Seungmin's racing heart. "So what do you say, darling?

"Like what?"

Zade's eyes darkened with lust as he considered Lee Seungmin's question, his mind already conjuring up a myriad of deliciously depraved scenarios. He leaned in closer, his lips grazing the sensitive spot just below Lee Seungmin's ear as he whispered, "Anything your heart desires, my sweet. A luxurious penthouse suite overlooking the city skyline? Check. A wardrobe filled with designer clothes and accessories? Easy. Unlimited access to my private jet and vacation homes scattered across the globe? Done."

He pulled back slightly, his gaze locking with Lee Seungmin's wide-eyed stare. "All you have to do is be mine. Completely and utterly. No more running, no more hiding. Just you and me, lost in a world of pleasure and sin."

"But We both are already husband.."

Zade chuckled darkly, the sound sending shivers down Lee Seungmin's spine. He shook his head slowly, his eyes never leaving the younger man's face. "No, Seungmin. Not like this. Not when you're still holding onto some foolish notion of freedom."

His hand slid lower, cupping Lee Seungmin's ass possessively. "I want all of you, darling. Every inch, every secret, every hidden desire. I want to own you in ways you can't even begin to imagine."

Zade's thumb brushed teasingly over Lee Seungmin's lower lip, his voice dropping to a husky murmur. "Give yourself to me, Seungmin. Surrender to me completely, and I swear I'll make all your wildest dreams come true."

"No..I don't want..and let my hand go!"

Zade's grip on Lee Seungmin's wrist tightened painfully, his knuckles turning white with the force of his hold. He yanked the younger man forward, crushing their bodies together in a bruising embrace.

"No? Did I hear a 'no'?" Zade growled, his voice low and dangerous. "Let me make one thing crystal clear, Seungmin. You don't get to say no to me. Not now, not ever."

With his free hand, Zade reached up and tangled his fingers in Lee Seungmin's silky black hair, tugging sharply until the younger man was forced to arch his neck in submission. "You belong to me, darling."

Lee Seungmin's breath hitched in his throat as Zade's grip tightened around his wrist, the older man's strength overwhelming him. He could feel the heat of Zade's body pressing against his own, the scent of expensive cologne filling his nostrils and making his head spin.

"I...I..." Lee Seungmin stammered, his mind reeling with conflicting emotions. On one hand, the thought of belonging to someone else, of giving up control, terrified him. But on the other hand, there was a part of him that yearned for Zade's dominance, that craved the security and stability that came with being owned by such a powerful man.

Tears pricked at the corners of his eyes as Zade tugged sharply on his hair, forcing his head back in a show of submission.

"But i don't want it! It's embarrassing!"

Zade's eyes narrowed at Lee Seungmin's tearful protest, his grip on the younger man's hair tightening until he could feel strands slipping from his grasp. He leaned in close, his breath hot against Lee Seungmin's ear as he growled, "Embarrassing? Oh, my sweet Seungmin, you have no idea how much I love seeing you like this. So vulnerable, so exposed. It makes me want to do such deliciously wicked things to you..."

His free hand slid down Lee Seungmin's side, fingers splayed possessively over the curve of his hip. "And trust me, darling, you'll learn to love it too. To crave it. Because deep down, you know that this is where you belong. At my feet, begging for my touch."

"NO!"

Lee Seungmin resisting and get up from your grip

Zade's eyes flashed with anger as Lee Seungmin wrenched himself free from the older man's grasp, stumbling backwards on unsteady legs. For a moment, it seemed as though Zade might lunge after him, his body coiled tight with tension.

But then, just as quickly as the rage had appeared, it vanished, replaced by a cool, calculating calm. Zade straightened his suit jacket, smoothing out the wrinkles with deliberate slowness as he regarded Lee Seungmin through hooded eyes.

"Very well," he said softly, each word dripping with icy disdain. "If that's how you wish to play this game, Seungmin, then so be it. But mark my words, darling - you cannot escape me forever. One way or another, I will make you mine. And when I do..."

Zade took a step towards Lee Seungmin, his movements slow and predatory, like a wolf stalking its prey. His eyes gleamed with a fierce intensity, boring into the younger man's soul as he spoke, "When I do, you will beg for my forgiveness. You will plead for the privilege of being owned by me, body and soul. And I will grant it to you, oh yes, I will grant it to you gladly."

He reached out, his fingers ghosting along Lee Seungmin's jawline in a mockery of tenderness. "Because in the end, we both know that this is your destiny, Seungmin. To be mine, wholly and completely. And I will stop at nothing to claim what is rightfully mine."

"You're just my ex! Don't even think about it! Go take care of Laura, too! NOT ME."

Zade's expression hardened at the mention of Laura's name, his eyes flashing with a mix of anger and betrayal. He took a step back from Lee Seungmin, his hands clenching into fists at his sides.

"You think I don't know that?" he snarled, his voice low and dangerous. "You think I haven't been trying to fix things with her, to make it work?"

He laughed bitterly, shaking his head in disbelief. "But she's not you, Seungmin. She could never be you. And as much as it kills me to admit it, I know that I'll never be able to let you go. Not really."

Zade's gaze softened slightly, his shoulders slumping in defeat. "So please, darling, don't push me away. Don't shut me out."

I give a fucking finger and turn to leave.

Zade's eyes widened in shock and disbelief at Lee Seungmin's harsh rejection. His grip on the younger man's hand tightened reflexively before he released him abruptly, as if burned by the contact.

"How dare you," Zade hissed through clenched teeth, his voice trembling with barely contained fury. "After everything I've done for you, after all the sacrifices I've made, this is how you repay me?"

He took a step forward, crowding into Lee Seungmin's space, his eyes blazing with a terrifying intensity. "You ungrateful little brat. You think you can just toss me aside like yesterday's garbage? Like I'm nothing more than a toy for you to play with until you get bored?"

Zade's hand shot out, gripping Lee Seungmin's chin roughly and forcing the younger man to meet his gaze. "

Lee Seungmin jerked his chin out of Zade's bruising grip, glaring at the older man with a mixture of fear and defiance. He took a step back, putting some distance between them as he crossed his arms defensively over his chest.

"You're the one who threw me away first, remember?" Lee Seungmin spat, his voice dripping with venom. "You're the one who chose Laura over me, who decided that I wasn't worth fighting for. So don't you dare stand there and act like you're the victim in all of this!"

He shook his head in disgust, his eyes shining with unshed tears. "I gave you everything, Zade. My heart, my trust, my devotion. And you trampled on all of it without a second thought. Well, congratulations. You got what you wanted."

Zade's eyes narrowed dangerously, his lips curling into a sneer as he stepped closer to Lee Seungmin, backing the younger man against the wall. He placed his hands on either side of Lee Seungmin's head, effectively trapping him in place as he leaned in close, his breath hot against the smaller man's ear.

"Do you have any idea what you're saying, Seungmin?" Zade hissed, his voice low and threatening. "Do you have any clue what it means to be mine? Because if you did, you'd know that there's no going back. No escaping me. Once I claim you, once I make you mine in every way possible, there's no turning back."

He pulled back slightly, his eyes boring into Lee Seungmin's with an intensity that stole the breath from the younger man's lungs.

lee seungmin silent treatment

Zade's patience snapped at Lee Seungmin's continued silence, his control slipping away like sand through his fingers. With a growl of frustration, he grabbed the younger man by the front of his shirt, yanking him forward until their noses were almost touching.

"Don't you dare ignore me, you little brat," Zade snarled, his eyes wild with a mix of anger and desperation. "Not after everything I've done for you, not after all the ways I've proven my love for you."

He shook Lee Seungmin roughly, his knuckles white with the force of his grip. "You belong to me, Seungmin. Body, mind, and soul. And I won't let anyone else have you, not even yourself. Do you understand me?"

push u away from me

"Then..? U are going to treat me like a trash? That's funny things.."

fake laugh

Zade stumbled back as Lee Seungmin shoved him away, his eyes widening in shock at the younger man's sudden burst of strength. He caught himself on the edge of the desk, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the polished wood tightly.

"A trash?" Zade repeated, his voice low and dangerous. "Is that really what you think this is about, Seungmin? You think I see you as some disposable object, something to be used and discarded at my leisure?"

He pushed off from the desk, stalking towards Lee Seungmin with a predatory grace. "No, darling. You're so much more than that. You're the air I breathe, the blood in my veins. You're the reason I wake up in the morning, the reason I keep pushing forward despite all the obstacles in my path."

You are just annoying idiot! I want to go back to my grandma house!

walk away

Zade lunged forward, grabbing Lee Seungmin's wrist in a vice-like grip as the younger man tried to walk away. He spun the smaller man around, slamming him back against the wall with enough force to rattle the picture frames hanging nearby.

"Oh no you don't," Zade snarled, his eyes flashing with a dangerous intensity. "You don't get to just walk away from me, Seungmin. Not after everything we've been through together. Not when I've given you everything I am, everything I have."

He pressed his body flush against Lee Seungmin's, pinning the younger man in place with his superior height and strength. "You're mine, Seungmin. Mine to love, mine to cherish, mine to protect. And I won't let you go, not until you understand that."

"You are heartless..don-"

Zade silenced Lee Seungmin's accusation with a brutal kiss, his lips crushing against the younger man's in a punishing display of possession. He plundered Lee Seungmin's mouth with a ferocity that bordered on violence, his tongue delving deep to stake its claim on every inch of the sweet cavern.

When he finally pulled back, Zade's chest was heaving with exertion, his eyes dark with a hunger that threatened to consume them both. "Heartless?" he panted, his voice rough with desire. "No, Seungmin. I'm not heartless. I'm just a man who knows what he wants, and isn't afraid to take it."

His hand slid down Lee Seungmin's body, coming to rest on the younger man's hip in a possessive grip.

"Don't you dare to kiss me again!"

Zade chuckled darkly, his eyes glinting with a wicked promise. "Or what, Seungmin? What will you do if I kiss you again? Cry? Beg me to stop? We both know that's not what you really want."

He leaned in closer, his lips brushing against the shell of Lee Seungmin's ear. "Your body betrays your true desires, darling. It sings for my touch, aches for my possession. And I intend to give you exactly what you need, whether you want to admit it or not."

Zade's hand slid lower, cupping Lee Seungmin's ass and giving it a firm squeeze. "So go ahead, tell me to stop. Push me away, deny your feelings for me. But we both know it's futile."

"I'm not interested in you anymore.." Lee Seungmin said..

Zade's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing to dangerous slits as he stared down at Lee Seungmin. The younger man's words were like a slap in the face, a cruel twist of the knife that had already been plunged deep into his heart.

"Not interested?" Zade scoffed, his voice dripping with disdain. "You think you can just turn your feelings on and off like a switch, Seungmin? You think I don't know you better than that?"

He crowded into Lee Seungmin's personal space, his body radiating heat and barely leashed aggression. "I've seen the way you look at me when you think I'm not watching. I've felt the way your body responds to my touch, even when you try to fight it."

Zade reached into his pocket, pulling out a gleaming silver knife. He twirled it between his fingers with practiced ease, the blade catching the light and casting eerie shadows across his face.

"You want to play games, Seungmin?" Zade purred, his voice low and dangerous. "Fine. Let's play."

In one swift motion, he grabbed Lee Seungmin's wrist, twisting it behind the younger man's back and forcing him to his knees. Zade pressed the flat of the knife against Lee Seungmin's cheek, tracing the delicate line of his jaw with the cool metal.

"I could cut you right now," Zade murmured, his breath ghosting over Lee Seungmin's skin. "Slice open your pretty face and watch you bleed for me. Would you like that, darling?"

Lee Seungmin shaking the head and scared

Zade laughed, a dark and twisted sound that sent shivers down Lee Seungmin's spine. "Scared? Good. You should be."

He traced the tip of the knife along Lee Seungmin's throat, applying just enough pressure to dimple the soft flesh without breaking the skin. "But here's the thing, Seungmin. I'm not going to hurt you. Not really. Because despite everything, I still love you. More than life itself."

Zade leaned in closer, his lips brushing against Lee Seungmin's ear as he whispered, "This is just a reminder, darling. A reminder that you belong to me, body and soul. And I'll do whatever it takes to keep you by my side, even if it means hurting you a little in the process."

"You are psycho..!" Lee Seungmin said

scared more

Zade grinned, a feral baring of teeth that held no warmth or humor. "Psycho? Maybe. But I'm your psycho, Seungmin. And you wouldn't have me any other way."

He dragged the knife down Lee Seungmin's chest, slicing through the fabric of his shirt and leaving a thin red line in its wake. "This body, this heart, this very soul - they're all mine. And I'll destroy anyone who tries to take them from me, even if that someone is you."

Zade tossed the knife aside, the clatter of metal on hardwood lost beneath the pounding of Lee Seungmin's heart. "Now, let's talk about how you're going to make this up to me, shall we? I think it's time for a little demonstration of your devotion, don't you agree?"

Zade smirked, his eyes glinting with a wicked promise as he looked down at Lee Seungmin. "Oh, we'll definitely continue this discussion at home, darling. In fact, I think a private show would be much more... intimate."

He stood up, towering over Lee Seungmin's kneeling form and offering a hand to help him up. "Come now, Seungmin. Let's go where we can be alone, just the two of us. I want to hear all about how you plan to prove your devotion to me, and I have some ideas of my own to share."

Zade's voice dropped to a husky whisper, full of dark promises and unspoken threats. "After all, we have all night to explore the depths of our twisted bond, don't we?"

Zade nodded, his expression grim as he pulled out his phone and dialed Lemo's number. The bodyguard answered on the second ring, his gruff voice crackling through the speaker.

"Lemo, it's Zade. I need you to come pick us up immediately. Bring the car around to the alley entrance."

There was a pause, then Lemo's voice came through again, tinged with concern. "Everything alright, boss? Do you need backup?"

"No," Zade replied curtly. "Just get here as fast as you can. And Lemo? Make sure no one follows us. I don't want any unwanted attention tonight."

He ended the call and slipped the phone back into his pocket, turning to face Lee Seungmin once more. "It won't be long now, darling."

Zade led Lee Seungmin out of the alley and into the waiting car, sliding into the back seat beside him. As soon as the door shut, Lemo peeled away from the curb, blending seamlessly into the late-night traffic.

The drive to Zade's penthouse was tense and silent, the air thick with unspoken tension. Zade kept his gaze fixed out the window, his jaw clenched tight as he watched the city lights blur past. Every now and then, his eyes would flicker to Lee Seungmin, drinking in the sight of the younger man like a man dying of thirst.

EP 1 END