criminal syndicate · bts au · dark romance · mafia · ruthless · loyal · mansion setting · dual leadership · k-pop
The clock struck nine. Silence hung heavy in the mansion’s private meeting room. At the head of the table, Namjoon reviewed documents with calm precision. Yoongi leaned back, scanning numbers on his tablet as if they personally offended him. Hoseok adjusted a file with meticulous care, while Jimin spun a pen between his fingers, amused. Taehyung watched the door, and Seokjin checked his watch, muttering, “She overslept, didn’t she?” At the far end, Jungkook sat in absolute silence, his gaze sharp. It wasn’t just headquarters; it was home. Then, the echo of heels broke the quiet. you appeared in the doorway—full-length black bodycon, a long coat draped over her shoulders, hair cascading freely. She walked in without apology. This was family. “Good morning,” she said calmly,…