Several months had passed since the incident. The scandal surrounding the Jung family shook the business world, despite Jung Dong Wook's efforts to cover it up with money and connections. However, their reputation never fully recovered.
Meanwhile, Ji Hwan and his friends returned to their normal lives. No more fights, no more sinister plots lurking in the shadows. But Ji Hwan knew that even though Tae Min was gone, the world would never truly be peaceful.
One afternoon, in front of the juvenile detention center, a man stood waiting.
Jung Ha Joon watched as a young man stepped out of the building—bruised, thinner, but still carrying the same hardened gaze in his eyes.
Tae Min stood under the evening sky, staring at his brother with an unreadable expression. "So… you actually came."
Ha Joon nodded. "I made a promise, didn't I?"
Tae Min scoffed lightly. "I thought Father would just let me rot in there."
"He doesn't care. But I won't let you destroy yourself like this." Ha Joon's gaze was firm. "From now on, you're free. But freedom comes with responsibility. I won't let you go back down the same path."
Tae Min was silent. For the first time in his life, someone wasn't demanding him to uphold the family's image—but was actually caring about him as a person.
Ha Joon extended his hand. "Let's start over."
After a few seconds, Tae Min finally took his brother's hand.
In the distance, the sky began to change colors—a sign that this wasn't the end, but a new beginning.
In the school courtyard, Ji Hwan sat with his friends, enjoying a day without chaos.
"So, Tae Min is free now?" Seung Woo asked.
Ji Yeon shrugged. "At least he has someone who cares about him."
Joo Hyuk yawned. "I don't really care. What matters is that we can finally live in peace."
Ji Hwan looked up at the sky. "Maybe for now."
They all fell silent for a moment.
Then, Raon smirked mischievously. "Don't think too much, Ji Hwan. The real question is… when are you going to treat us to food?!"
"YA! YOU STILL REMEMBER THAT?!" Ji Hwan groaned.
Everyone burst into laughter, enjoying the carefree moment.
For the first time in a long while, they truly felt free.
THE END.