Born for the Runway
Let’s dive right back into the story and pick up where we left off.
Kim Taehyung
Taehyung smiled, giving a small nod before lifting his dress slightly and dashing toward the back of the stage.
With the mask covering his face, the only thing that set Kim Taehyung apart from Lim Ji-Yeon was his legs, once praised as some of the most beautiful in the world.
Just when everyone thought the show had reached its climax, Taehyung descended gracefully onto the stage, seated on a chair. Instantly, every spotlight converged on him.
But the Panthère de Cartier bracelet was nowhere to be seen.
What had happened? The question rippled through the crowd.
Chaos erupted as everyone frantically searched for the missing bracelet. In the commotion, however, many couldn’t help but notice his pale, elegant legs long and striking under the spotlight.
Legs so beautiful, they were simply unforgettable.
Kim Taehyung
Just as everyone was about to give up, a smile curved behind the mysterious silver-stone mask.
Taehyung lifted his arm with graceful ease, tilting his head back as he raised his left leg toward the audience, striking a breathtaking dance pose.
And in that moment, from beneath the flowing red dress and down his smooth legs, the Panthère de Cartier bracelet revealed itself clasped around his ankle, sparkling with magnificent brilliance.
Everyone
Everyone froze in sheer amazement at the sight before them.
Taehyung, draped across the chair, flowed seamlessly from one pose to the next each movement unforgettable in its grace.
Most mesmerizing of all, with every pose he struck, the Panthère de Cartier bracelet caught the light anew, revealing its brilliance again and again…
Everyone
The audience rose to their feet, thunderous applause filling the hall as they gave Taehyung a standing ovation.
Among the crowd, high in a hidden corner, Jeon Jungkook’s gaze remained fixed on Taehyung.
Jeon Jungkook
💭 His new wife once South Korea’s top model was now standing in for a mere B-grade substitute.
Jeon Jungkook
💭 There was no denying it, whether three years ago or three years from now, he was still the same a model born for the runway.
After Taehyung’s final pose, the show drew to a flawless close.
This Collection’s founder was thoroughly impressed, unaware that the model captivating the stage was not Lim Ji-Yeon, but Taehyung himself.
He stepped out from behind the stage and approached Taehyung. Like a true gentleman, he offered his hand, helping him down from the chair before leading him to the front of the runway, where they bowed gracefully to the audience in thanks.
Show Founder
“Thank you, everyone. And of course, a special thank you to Miss Lim for such a spectacular performance it was truly impressive.”
Kim Taehyung
Taehyung remained silent, offering nothing more than a graceful bow.
Everyone
Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out from the front of the runway: “ This isn’t Lim Ji-Yeon! I’ve seen her in real life she doesn’t have legs this long! “
In that instant, the entire audience froze, their eyes scanning Taehyung’s legs in doubt.
Everyone
A voice rose above the silence “ If you truly are Lim Ji-Yeon, then remove your mask. If not, then Tianyi Entertainment are nothing but liars! “
Murmurs of doubt rippled through the hall, growing louder with each passing second.
Even Cartier’s own designers began to question whether the figure before them was truly Lim Ji-Yeon.
Show Founder
“Miss Lim, please remove your mask…” The designers’ curiosity sharpened into suspicion. Was this truly Lim Ji-Yeon? If not, their collaboration with Tianyi Entertainment would be over in an instant.
Kim Taehyung
Taehyung hesitated, but with the crowd closing in, he had no choice. Slowly, he lifted the mask from his face.
A hush fell over the room every breath caught in suspense. And then, as his features came into view, gasps rippled through the hall some recognized him instantly as the once-famed model.
Everyone
"It’s Kim Taehyung!"
Everyone
Rumors claimed that ever since Kim Taehyung was blacklisted, his status had crumbled falling even below that of unsigned models.
Everyone
Who would have imagined he’d stoop so low as to stand in for someone else? Was this a desperate attempt to create hype, or had his circumstances left him with no choice?
Repoter
“Kim Taehyung… it’s really Kim Taehyung!” Reporters swarmed in an instant, crowding around him and leaving no room to escape.
Repoter
“Mr. Kim, can you explain the situation? Lim Ji-Yeon was the one invited to appear in today’s show so how is it that you’re the one standing here instead?“
Repoter
“From what we know, you were blacklisted three years ago. Are you using this opportunity to announce a comeback?”
Repoter
“As a once-famous model, are you trying to take Lim Ji-Yeon’s jobs? Are you exploiting her injury to steal her chance at becoming Cartier’s spokesperson?”
Repoter
"It’s obvious you are just trying to create hype. I knew it. Lim Ji-yeon was already injured, how could she possibly attend the show. Famous supermodel my a**! More like famous super-CHEAP-model!"
The reporters’ questions grew sharper by the second, and some had already crossed the line hurling outright insults.
Everyone
" Outdated cheap model. “
Everyone
"Lim Ji-yeon should be the spokesperson, give it back to her!"
Taehyung was slowly forced to retreat as reporters closed in, some even shoving him in their frenzy.
Just then, the brand’s creator added fuel to the fire.
Show Founder
“ I will sue Tianyi Entertainment! What you’ve done here is blatant deception. I asked for Lim Ji-Yeon, and instead, you’ve given me a third-rate model! “
He had no idea how renowned Kim Taehyung had been three years ago, only that this face had long since vanished from the industry.
Show Founder
"As for you, I’ll see you in court! But, for now, get lost! You do not deserve to be standing on my runway!" he yelled.
The sharp voice echoed through the building, even the reporters were surprised. No model would just stand there and let someone yell at them like that.
Show Founder
"Why are you still here? Get lost!"
Though Taehyung had braced himself for this moment, the sting of humiliation was hard to contain.
Just then, a deep, commanding voice echoed from the end of the stage.
Jeon Jungkook
“Yes… someone should get lost, indeed.”
Repoter
The reporters whipped around in shock, searching for the source of the voice.
There, at the end of the stage, stood Jeon Jungkook. Gasps rippled through the hall, eyes widening in disbelief. Wasn’t that the CEO of Jeon Entertainment? What on earth was he doing here?
But most shocking of all why was he standing on the stage? Everyone knew Jeon Jungkook despised artists who played mind games.
Kim Taehyung was digging his own grave, and this time even Jeon Group could no longer remain on the sidelines.
Everyone
Everyone held their breath, convinced Kim Taehyung’s downfall was inevitable. But to their astonishment, Jeon Jungkook strode forward, stopping at Taehyung’s side.
Jeon Jungkook
With the commanding tone of a king, he turned to the designer and declared, “but he is not the one who should get lost. It’s you!”
Jeon Jungkook
“If I wished, I could make Cartier vanish from Korea overnight. Your manners, however, seem far cheaper than the jewelry you boast of.”
Kim Taehyung
💭 For a moment, Taehyung’s heartbeat faltered. Who would have imagined that his new husband, someone he had only met for the third time would be the one to stand up for him?
Repoter
The reporters froze, dread creeping in as the truth sank in. Had they known Kim Taehyung was connected to Jeon Group, they would never have dared to be so rude.
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That’s all for today!
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