Beauty and the Broken

𝟐| 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

At the age of eight, Taehyung had been a carefree child, his life full of dreams and laughter. It all changed after his parents died in a jet crash, a tragedy that shattered his world. He was sent to live with their relatives in the United States, where he grew up under their care. Despite their love and support, the pain of his parents’ ultimate demise never left him.

As he delved into the world of finance and investments, he couldn’t shake the nagging suspicion that the crash was no accident. His investigations led him to a powerful conglomerate in South Korea, one that had ties to his parents’ business dealings. The name Choi Aera often appeared in his research, and he couldn’t ignore the possibility that her family was involved.

Unbeknownst to Taehyung, Aera’s life was a mirror of his own tragedy.

Determined to uncover the truth, Taehyung made the decision to travel to Korea. His heart was heavy with unresolved grief and a burning desire for justice. He vowed to find the answers he sought, even if it meant confronting the people who might have orchestrated his parents’ deaths.

As he packed his bags, Taehyung’s mind was filled with a mixture of anticipation and dread. The journey ahead would be fraught with challenges, but he was ready to face them head-on. Little did he know, his quest for the truth would lead him into a web of deception and secrets, where nothing was as it seemed to be.

~Time skip~

Taehyung stared out of the window of his private jet, watching the clouds drift by as he approached Incheon International Airport. It had been years since he last set foot in Korea, but the memories of his childhood were as vivid as ever. The jet crash that took his parents’ lives had left a gaping void in his heart, a void filled with unanswered questions and a burning desire for justice.

"Welcome to Incheon International Airport,"
the pilot's voice crackled over the intercom, snapping Taehyung back to reality.

He clenched his fists, determination flooding his veins.
He was here for answers, and he wouldn't leave until he had them.

As he walked out of the jet his bodyguards were already there.
Suddenly a voice intercepted the silence
“Hey Taehyung-aah”
As he looked straight, he found his childhood best friend running towards him with a grin on his face,
He smiled and ran towards him, engulfing him in his embrace.
A tear escaped his eyes.
“Jimin-aa I missed you,” said Taehyung while hugging his best friend.
His bodyguards were shocked seeing this side of his boss for the very first time, they also smiled seeing Taehyung happy.
Braking the hug Jimin said
“I missed you too … finally you are back after 18 years,”.
“Let's go to the penthouse we will talk over there,”. Taehyung said while being tired from his 13-hour-long flight from the US.
“Sure, and I have also arranged everything you would need there,” Jimin said while walking forward with Taehyung's hands in his hands.

~Time Skip~
As they reached the penthouse jimin informed him about all the things in there while walking around the rooms.

“And don't mind me if I stay here,” Jimin said chuckling.
“I would love to spend time with you as well,” Taehyung said while smiling at him.

~Back story ~

Park Jimin is the only true friend Taehyung ever had from his childhood. They were friends from their play school and Jimin never broke the connection with him ever since he left Seoul. Jimin also helped Taehyung in his investigation to find the real culprit behind the tragic accident of his parents.

After Taehyung was sent to the US and grew up there, Jimin used to search for the pieces of evidence in Seoul and informed him from time to time.

As Jimin left the place Taehyung went to his room and called someone
“Have you sent me copies of the files?” taehyung asked through the phone.
“I already did that, but according to me you should also visit your parent's old house to collect the evidence from yourself,” said the man over the phone.
“I will go there as soon as I connect the dots,” he said while checking through some old newspapers.
“As you wish taehyung, but be safe,” said his man.
“Don’t worry about me uncle I can handle myself, you take care of your health and don't take too much stress … hope to see you soon” With that he hung up the call.

Mr. Kim, His father’s brother was the only person from his family who helped taehyung to establish himself in the US. He stayed unmarried in order to take care of his nephew. He knows the intensity of Taehyung’s anger and the desire to solve the mystery.

Taehyung was checking some of the files while on this laptop when suddenly his phone rang, without seeing the caller’s ID he picked up the call…

A distorted voice warned,

“Let the past be forgotten, don’t dig in any further unless you wish to face the same fate as your parents”. With that, the call ended.

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