Strings Attached

02. The Collision

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Leaving the office earlier than usual, Jungkook drove straight home. He had a driver, of course - but most of the time, he preferred to be behind the wheel himself.

Tonight, he chose to wear a custom-tailored black three-piece Armani suit. His hair tied neatly into a man bun, he looked like he could walk straight off a Vogue cover and still make headlines.

And his ride? A sleek black Bugatti Veyron.
Because why not.

As soon as he arrived at the party, all eyes were on him. Gasps, stares, and whispers followed him like shadows. Women tried - some subtly, others shamelessly - to get his attention, but Jungkook was unfazed.

The most eligible bachelor in the city had entered the room.

Park Jimin, one of his closest friends, greeted him with a quick bro hug.

Their friend circle was legendary - seven of the most powerful men in both legal and illegal circles. Together, they didn't just hold influence, They ruled.

Jimin led Jungkook to their private VIP lounge, where the rest of the circle was waiting.

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The Kings of the Underworld:

• Kim Seokjin (The Eldest): Managed all the dirty work - illegal deals and black-market operations.

•Kim Namjoon: The brain. Dealt with legal loopholes, lawsuits, and also co-managed Kim Enterprises.

•Kim Taehyung: Charming but lethal. Oversaw their legal businesses - luxury resorts, casinos, clubs - while also dabbling in illegal weapon dealings.

•Min Yoongi: Quiet but deadly. Publicly ran a coal empire but secretly led the "Mins" - a feared mafia gang inherited from his father.

•Jung Hoseok: Controlled a multi-billion-dollar diamond empire and ran international smuggling operations. The "Jungs" owned the sea routes.

•Park Jimin: A brilliant negotiator. The "Parks" were the second-strongest mafia after the "Jeons."

And finally, Jeon Jungkook - the youngest, richest, and most dangerous of them all.

Together, they weren't just powerful. They were untouchable.
Trained together. Fought together. Bled together.
They were more than friends.
They were brothers by choice.

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I got ready for the party in a beautiful white dress. Simple but elegant. Just how I liked it.

Appa called for me, and we left for the evening.

As we arrived, Mr. Kang - one of Appa's old friends - greeted us, and I tagged along. He introduced me to a few people, and one Mrs. Kim seemed particularly impressed when she learned I was a medical student.

Soon, the conversation drifted to business - contracts, shares, stocks.
And I?
I started fading out.

I needed juice. And escape.

I politely excused myself and headed toward the bar setup, ordering an apple lychee juice.

While sipping my drink, I spotted Appa across the room and decided to head back to him.

But just as I turned, someone bumped into me - lightly, but enough to jolt the glass in my hand and send the juice flying...

...right onto a very tall, very scary-looking man.

He was on a call, and the drink splashed against the front of his perfectly tailored black suit. My stomach sank.

The woman who bumped into me? She didn't even apologize - just gave me a dirty look and walked away like I had done something wrong.

I turned toward the man, dreading his reaction.
He had a piercing on his eyebrow. Another on his lip. His black hair was tied up in a man bun.

And he was breathtakingly handsome.

So handsome that for a second, I forgot how to speak.

But I forced myself to say something. Anything.

"I-I'm so sorry, sir. It was a mistake. I didn't mean to. I truly apologize."

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