𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 || 𝙽𝙲𝚃 𝙼𝙰𝙵𝙸𝙰 || 𝚃𝙰𝙴𝚈𝙾𝙽𝙶

Chapter 34

"That was the most awkward thirty minutes of my entire life."

Mark was relieved to exit the car and rush into the headquarters, finally feeling like he could breathe. He had spent half an hour seated in the passenger seat of a car which had it's back occupied by Lee Taeyong and Kim Yuna. The boy had hoped that his brother and best friend would have made amends, but it seemed that their conversation had the opposite outcome.

It was close to midnight when the trio had arrived at their home grounds, responding to an urgent call from Jaehyun. As Yuna walked a few steps behind the man, she suddenly felt him slow down to her pace. It was clear that he had something to say, only waiting for Mark to be out of earshot.

"Do your brothers know?"

"No. Just Mark and Jaemin."

"Good, keep it that way." Taeyong was not surprised that Mark knew, both Yuna and Lucas had a tight bond with him after all. He was curious to find out how Jaemin knew, but refused to ask her any further questions. "Convey the message to your boyfriend as well."

Boyfriend. Look how casually he said the word, as if this doesn't matter to him at all. Yuna knew him better than to buy the whole act, she believed that Taeyong's only motive was to irate her. She shook her head, trying to focus on the bright side. He had given his approval for her relationship with Lucas, she should be happy for the fresh start. Then why do I feel like he just placed a rock on top of my chest?

Mark stood dumbfounded at the entrance, looking at all the faces in front of him for answers. Jaehyun, Johnny and Winwin seemed calm, patiently waiting for their boss. Haechan and Jeno were leaning on the pillars at the side, confused by the situation as well. Mark found it best to go stand by Hendery, who seemed to have just been rudely awakened from his slumber.

The fact that Yuna had walked in with Taeyong did not go unnoticed by all the members, it was an unexpected but hopeful detail for most of them. She was not aware of the reason as to why they were all gathered at this time, but her eyes immediately fell on the two new faces in the room. A young boy, stood right next to Jaehyun with his head hung low. He seemed to be shivering, and she deduced that it was out of fear. But the most surprising presence, was of the beautiful young lady hiding behind Jaemin.

They seem close, girlfriend?

No, Jaemin is too unattached for that.

Friend?

He would not risk bringing an outsider into our home.

That was when it clicked, sister.

"Hyungnim."

It was the politest bow anyone had ever seen someone do in that building. The boy had immediately recognised the frightening man. Lee Taeyong's aura oozed power, and he was taught to respect authority from a young age.

"Park Jisung."

Park Jisung, why does that name sound so familiar? As if he had read her mind, Hendery repeated her question out loud subconsciously. Being flustered immediately after realising what he had done.

"Like the footballer?" It was Mark this time, never being able to hold his tongue no matter what the situation was. Jaehyun shot an annoyed look at the duo, making them look down in embarrassment.

"No, you're the Hantte's crown prince. Moon Taeil's beneficiary." Jisung seemed taken aback at how bluntly she said the words, it made him wonder who the woman was.

"That's how I heard his name!" Hendery snapped his fingers, remembering the files he had seen on how Park Jisung's cousin had left everything for him before fleeing.