Their smiles held no sway over him, their honeyed words failing to sow doubt in his unwavering resolve. While you basked in the adulation of others, it was his gaze that held a peculiar intensity, a scrutiny that set you on edge with its enigmatic depths. You couldn't help but wonder why you had captured his singular attention. And now, as Jung Hoseok's grip tightened around your throat, his fingers like vices constricting your very breath, you found yourself ensnared in a trap from which escape seemed impossible. A sharp kick to your ribs sent a jolt of agony coursing through your body, the rope around your neck biting into your skin as you were violently thrown to the unforgiving ground. With a heavy boot pressed against your back, Hoseok exerted his strength, the weight of his presence crushing down upon you with merciless force.