Chapter 104: The Eight Heartbeat

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Family betrayal that made my blood boil.

I remember sitting in my kitchen reading every line, feeling rage crawl under my skin.

Taehyung had suffered, had been locked away, manipulated, hurt—and something inside me had snapped

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Taehyung had suffered, had been locked away, manipulated, hurt—and something inside me had snapped.

I remember my hands shaking.
My breath shortening.

My body filled with an anger I didn’t understand.

I wanted to go to that courtroom.
I wanted to scream.
I wanted to fight for him—and I didn’t even know him.

What kind of stranger feels like that?

I inhale sharply, phone still in hand.

Then it buzzes.

A message from Hyun-hyung, my manager.

Hyun
Just a reminder, your meeting with Kim Taehyung is in 3 days. Don’t be late. Wear something that doesn’t look like you just rolled out of bed for once.

I stare at the screen.

Three days.
Three days until I see him.

I type quickly.

Jimin
Hyung, about the meeting… can I go alone?

Hyun
Alone?

Jimin
Yeah. For creative purposes. I think… I’ll get a better read. One-on-one vibe. Artistic immersion. All that.

Hyun
Okay, now I know something’s up. You never want to go to meetings alone. You barely want to go to them with me.

Jimin
I just—think I need to experience it on my own. The energy. The inspiration. The setting.

Jimin
And maybe… if possible… could you ask if Taehyung could bring the people he’s close with?

Hyun
…You want an entourage?

Jimin
No! Just… creative influences. Inspiration people. His core circle.

Hyun
Jimin-ah…

Jimin
Please, hyung. Trust me.

There’s a pause.
Then he replies.

Hyun
You really like this guy, huh?

I don’t answer.

Hyun
Fine. I’ll ask. I went to his house last week—it was packed. Seemed like a whole damn commune.

Hyun
Some familiar faces too. That famous digital creator—J-Hope—he was there. His boyfriend Jungkook, the esports guy. Kim Seokjin too.

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