EPISODE - 2
The Jeon mansion was alive with servants rushing about. Taehyung, now officially the manager of Jeon Industries, stood in the study with a stack of files. He bowed as Jeon Dae-sung entered.
JEON DAESUNG
Taehyung, I’m placing full trust in you. Our factory workers have been neglected too long. Handle it
TAEHYUNG
(respectfully) Yes, Chairman. I won’t let you down
Just as they were discussing, loud footsteps echoed from upstairs. Jungkook appeared, dressed flamboyantly in designer clothes, his expression annoyed
JUNGKOOK
(mocking tone) What’s this? My grandfather’s new pet already playing the role of a loyal dog?
JEON DAESUNG
(angry glare) Jungkook, enough
JUNGKOOK
(smirking) No, really. Grandfather, you’ve lost your mind. You trust a stranger more than your own blood?
TAEHYUNG
(calmly, bowing) You misunderstand, Jungkook-ssi. I’m only here to serve your grandfather
JUNGKOOK
(snorting) Serve? Don’t act like some saint. I know men like you. You want our money, our power. Let me warn you—this is my family. Stay away
TAEHYUNG
(Lowered his gaze, swallowing his pride)
JEON DAESUNG
(Clenched his cane)
JEON DAESUNG
Jungkook, apologize. Right now
JUNGKOOK
(laughing coldly) Apologize? To him? Never
He stormed out, slamming the door. Silence fell heavy in the study
JEON DAESUNG
(sighing)Forgive him, Taehyung. Jungkook… he’s stubborn, spoiled, but he’s my blood
TAEHYUNG
(softly) I understand, Chairman. I’ll endure
But inside, Taehyung’s fists tightened
That week, the mansion glittered with lights. Jungkook’s birthday
Guests filled the grand hall—businessmen, politicians, socialites. Jungkook thrived in the attention, dressed in a sharp suit, glass of wine in hand
TAEHYUNG
(Stood quietly at the edge, ensuring arrangements were smooth)
JUNGKOOK
(Eyes found him and darkened with irritation)
JUNGKOOK
(whispering to a friend) See that guy? Grandfather’s new toy. Wait until I teach him a lesson
Later that night, Jungkook staggered
A loud cry pierced the air
JUNGKOOK
(shouting dramatically) Help Someone help,Taehyung tried to… touch me
JUNGKOOK
And try to misbehave with me 😢
TAEHYUNG
(firmly) That’s a lie. I did no such thing
JUNGKOOK
(tears in his eyes, clutching his shirt)
JUNGKOOK
Don’t deny it ,He came into my room, tried to force himself on me
JEON DAESUNG
(Slammed his cane on the floor)
JEON DAESUNG
(furious) Jungkook , Stop this nonsense
JUNGKOOK
(shaking, acting victim) I’m your grandson , Don’t you believe me over some stranger?
Some looked at Taehyung with suspicion
TAEHYUNG
(bowing, voice low) Chairman… I swear on my life, I would never dishonor your family
Dae-sung’s face was unreadable. Finally, he raised his voice.
JEON DAESUNG
Enough, I will decide this matter myself
Japan – A Modest Apartment
Gguk sat at a wooden desk, books spread around him. Unlike Jungkook, he wore simple clothes, his long hair tied back neatly
He studied diligently, though his heart wasn’t in it
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(Stormed in, throwing shopping bags onto the bed)
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(annoyed) Gguk, stop reading those boring books. You think knowledge will save us? Look at me—I need money, not philosophy
GGUK
(calmly) Omma, we can’t keep living like this. You’re in debt. Grandfather—
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(furious, slapping the table) Don’t mention that old man! He abandoned us when your father died. He gave all his love to Jungkook and left us to rot here
GGUK
(softly, lowering his gaze) Still… he’s family. I miss him
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(scoffing) Miss him? What has missing ever given you? Money comes from power, not love. Remember that
GGUK
(Sighed, looking out the window at the Tokyo skyline. His heart yearned for Korea, for a home he barely remembered)
GGUK
(whispering to himself) Grandfather… Jungkook… Will I ever see you again?
Dae-sung sat in his study, staring at Jungkook, who still acted the victim. Taehyung stood silently at the other end of the room
JEON DAESUNG
(coldly) Jungkook, I know you. You lie when things don’t go your way. But I am tired of your arrogance
JUNGKOOK
(gasping) Grandfather, You believe him over me?
JEON DAESUNG
(voice rising) I believe actions, not words. Taehyung has done nothing but protect and serve us. You, on the other hand, embarrass this family
JUNGKOOK
(Lips trembled with fury)
JEON DAESUNG
(firmly) You need someone who can tame your pride. I have decided—you will marry Kim Taehyung
The words fell like thunder
JUNGKOOK
(screaming) What? Marry him? NEVER
JUNGKOOK
(Stormed out, tears of rage streaming down his face)
TAEHYUNG
(Stood frozen, stunned)
TAEHYUNG
(shaking his head) Chairman, no… I can’t. This will only bring more hatred
JEON DAESUNG
(sternly) Trust me, Taehyung. Only you can handle Jungkook. He needs discipline, and you have the strength for it. This family needs stability
Taehyung bowed, conflicted, the weight of destiny pressing down on his shoulders
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