Liability (VSOO)[18+]

One Last Time

Two days had slipped by, and Taehyung found himself unable to engage in a conversation with Jisoo. She seemed to be deliberately avoiding him, evading any interaction at all costs. Frustration and desperation began to consume him, as he yearned for her presence. All he wanted was to gaze into her eyes and express how much he missed her, but she remained elusive, nowhere to be found.

He knew that Jisoo had sought solace in her mother's room, as her mother had informed him. At least in that regard, he found solace himself, knowing that she was in the company of someone she held dear. However, their situation as a married couple was far from being handled correctly. There were unresolved issues that needed to be addressed, and the distance between them only seemed to grow wider.

Adding to the mounting tension, the sudden disappearance of the Sapphire's daughter, whom they had kidnapped just a week ago, had become an urgent matter for his father. The mere thought of her escape ignited a blazing anger within him. The circumstances surrounding her escape remained shrouded in mystery, leaving everyone perplexed and searching for answers.

Jisung's voice echoed through the expansive meeting room as frustration filled the air. "They seem to be one step ahead of us in every conceivable manner! How in the world did she manage to escape?" The entire spectrum, gathered around the table, grappled with the perplexing mystery of the girl's sudden vanishing.

"I always had my doubts, father! I could sense her hidden intentions, her desire to come to our side of the spectrum," Taehyung declared, his gaze unwavering. Minho scoffed, raising an eyebrow in disbelief at his brother's certainty.

"Seriously, Taehyung? You're trying to convince us that you're some kind of expert at reading the room?" Minho's words dripped with sarcasm, taunting Taehyung. Feeling his anger rise, Taehyung clenched his left hand into a tight fist, pressing it against the table.

"I have newfound confidence in myself, especially after witnessing your failure this time, big brother!" Taehyung exclaimed triumphantly. Minho's chest swelled with a surge of anger, evident in his demeanor. Sensing the escalating tension, Jisung swiftly changed the subject, diverting the conversation elsewhere.

"Any progress on her tracks? Anything to report?" Jisung inquired, his curiosity piqued. Suwon adjusted his stance, standing tall, and promptly negated with a swift shake of his head.

"She's completely gone, without a single trace. It's as if she evaporated into thin air," Suwon exclaimed, frustration etched on his face. Jisung, feeling the weight of the situation, gently rubbed his temples and wearily slumped into the chair, seeking solace.

"We cannot afford to let her escape! She knows where we are... if she returns, we could be in grave peril. Her powers are still weakened... we must take action before she recovers them once she departs. I demand her return!" Jisung commanded his subordinates. They all nodded in agreement, their heads bowed in understanding. Jisung rose from his seat and swiftly exited the room. The remaining members exchanged meaningful glances before promptly following suit. However, Minho remained seated, catching Taehyung's attention.

"Are you not joining us?" Taehyung asked with a firm tone. Minho reciprocated with a smile, swiftly rising from his chair.

"Taehyung, my dear brother," Minho began, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and mockery. "I've been observing you intently, and I can't help but notice a profound change within you. There's an undeniable presence in your eyes that I've never witnessed before." As Minho approached, Taehyung fought to maintain his composure, his gaze fixed on his brother's approaching figure.

"And what exactly is that according to you?" Taehyung asked in an unbothered way.

"You bear a profound sense of duty towards your wife. You... yearn to shield her!" Minho declared, his countenance firm and resolute. Taehyung, however, maintained an impassive visage, determined to convey to his brother that nothing he said would perturb him.