EPISODE - 5
The Jeon family hosted another high-society event, this time celebrating a business milestone.
The mansion glittered with chandeliers, laughter, and classical music
Taehyung, as always, stood quietly by Dae-sung’s side, bowing to guests, offering respectful greetings.
Across the hall, Jungkook sat with Seo Joon-ho, sipping wine and whispering, his eyes full of mischief
Joon-ho (grinning slyly):
“Are you just going to sit there while Taehyung steals the spotlight again? Look how everyone praises him.”
JUNGKOOK
(clenching his glass) I’ll wipe that fake halo off his head tonight
When it was time for speeches
Dae-sung gestured for Taehyung to step forward
JEON DAESUNG
Taehyung, you’ve worked hard for the company. Say a few words
TAEHYUNG
(Bowed and addressed the crowd with calm dignity)
TAEHYUNG
Thank you for honoring Jeon Industries with your trust. I promise, we will continue to serve our workers and community with sincerity
The crowd applauded warmly
He suddenly stood, staggering slightly as if drunk, and clapped sarcastically
JUNGKOOK
(mocking loudly) Bravo My dear husband speaks so well. Maybe we should let him run the company while I polish his shoes
JEON DAESUNG
(Face turned red with fury)
JEON DAESUNG
Jungkook, sit down
JUNGKOOK
(ignoring, voice sharp) Why should I? Everyone here should know — this marriage wasn’t love. It was a trap! My grandfather forced me to marry his servant’s grandson, and now he’s trying to make him heir instead of me
Guests whispered, scandal spreading like fire
TAEHYUNG
(Heart pounded, but he kept his composure)
TAEHYUNG
(softly, bowing to the guests) Forgive my spouse’s words. He’s had too much to drink
JUNGKOOK
(snarling) Don’t cover for me, Taehyung . Stop acting noble. You’ll never be more than a beggar in fine clothes
The silence was suffocating
JEON DAESUNG
Enough, Jungkook . Leave this hall at once
JUNGKOOK
(Chest heaved with rage)
JUNGKOOK
(Threw his wine glass to the floor, the shards scattering, and stormed out)
TAEHYUNG
(Bowed again, shame burning in his chest)
Taehyung found Jungkook in their bedroom, sitting on the bed, face pale but defiant
TAEHYUNG
(calmly) Why do you hurt yourself like this, Jungkook-ssi? Your anger doesn’t wound me—it wounds you
JUNGKOOK
(laughing bitterly) Don’t act like you care. You stood there today, soaking in everyone’s praise while I was humiliated. Are you happy now?
TAEHYUNG
(gently) I’m not your enemy. Why can’t you see that?
JUNGKOOK
(voice trembling with hidden pain) Because… because you stole everything from me. My freedom. My grandfather’s love. My life
JUNGKOOK
(His voice cracked)
TAEHYUNG
(Eyes softened, but he knew Jungkook wasn’t ready to hear comfort)
TAEHYUNG
💭 One day, you’ll understand I never came to steal. I came to stay
TAEHYUNG
(Quietly left the room)
Leaving Jungkook trembling with emotions he didn’t want to name
Soo-jin sat with a shady lawyer, her eyes glittering.
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
So Jungkook is married now. That means his inheritance will be secured. But what about my son, Gguk? He is also Jeon blood
Lawyer:
“Legally, yes. But without recognition from Chairman Jeon, it’s difficult"
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(leaning forward) Then we’ll make him recognize it. Gguk will return to Korea. We’ll show them he deserves his share
Night, Gguk overheard her speaking on the phone, pacing the room
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(smiling coldly) Yes, prepare the documents. My son Gguk will soon take his rightful place in the Jeon mansion
GGUK
(Stepped back, his heart pounding)
GGUK
(whispering to himself) Korea… Jungkook… Is this really fate calling me back?
Jungkook caught a fever after staying out in the storm
Taehyung found him shivering in bed, cheeks flushed
TAEHYUNG
(worried, rushing to his side) Jungkook-ssi You’re burning up. Why didn’t you call me?
JUNGKOOK
(weakly, turning away) I don’t need your pity
TAEHYUNG
(firmly) This isn’t pity. It’s care
TAEHYUNG
(Gently pressed a cool cloth to Jungkook’s forehead)
For the first time, Jungkook didn’t push him away
His eyes fluttered half-shut as Taehyung fed him medicine
JUNGKOOK
(murmuring drowsily) …Why do you do this? Even when I’m cruel?
TAEHYUNG
(softly, with a faint smile) Because… you’re mine to protect, whether you like it or not
JUNGKOOK
(Lips parted slightly, his heart racing at the warmth in Taehyung’s voice)
But before he could respond, sleep pulled him under
TAEHYUNG
(Stayed by his bedside all night, watching over him in silence)
Gguk sat at his desk, holding a worn childhood photo of him and Jungkook — two smiling twins holding hands
GGUK
(Tears blurred his eyes)
GGUK
Jungkook-ah… I don’t know what’s happening in your life. But no matter how far, I’ll come to you
GGUK
(Folded the photo carefully into his wallet)
GGUK
Omma… I’m going to Korea. Whether Grandfather accepts me or not, I need to see my brother again
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(Lips curved into a triumphant smile)
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(smirking) Perfect. That’s exactly what I wanted
But in Gguk’s heart, his reason was pure: not wealth, not power — only his brother
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