✓Venomous Devotion 》TK

Chapter 17

The wind was whistling softly, making the glass window rattle. Jungkook was sitting, facing outside, while Taehyung was driving the car, stealing glances at him from time to time. Jungkook, scared of Taehyung, kept moving closer to the window. Seeing this, Taehyung suddenly pulled Jungkook onto his chest. The sudden move made Jungkook hold onto Taehyung's jacket tightly, eyes squeezed shut in fear. Taehyung, pressing Jungkook's head against his chest, returned his attention to driving.

Taehyung spoke as he drove,

--" Why do you keep staying so far away, baby? Is this better now?

He smiled and kissed Jungkook's head. Poor Jungkook, feeling like a frightened kitten, lifted his eyes for a moment before resting his head back on Taehyung's chest again.

Meanwhile, at the old Kim mansion, preparations for Taehyung and Jungkook's wedding ceremony were in full swing. Taehyung had made it clear that all wedding functions would take place there only. After Jungkook's attempt to run away, Taehyung refused to have any wedding events at the southern area. He wanted all the ceremonies to happen at his own home. He wasn't willing to compromise when it came to the wedding.

Last night, Jungkook's family had arrived at Taehyung's guest house in the old Kim mansion. Everyone was worried about Jungkook, and to make matters worse, Jhope had been missing for two days! The whole situation had left everyone anxious, but they had no choice but to silently endure it and proceed with the wedding preparations.

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In front of the Kim mansion, a crowd had gathered. These were mainly the local people, who had served the Kim family for generations. The residents of Daegu not only served the Kim family but also loved and respected them deeply. The Kim dynasty had been ruling this region since ancient times, starting with Taehyung's father, and even before him, their ancestors held control.

Today, the crowd had gathered to discuss both Taehyung's upcoming wedding and the upcoming elections. Kim Namjoon, Taehyung's father, sat on a grand chair, while beside him stood, Andrew chewing on a gum. They were deep in conversation about the election.

Suddenly, the gates of the mansion creaked open, and three cars smoothly entered the premises, causing the crowd to make way. It was Taehyung, accompanied by his bodyguards. As the guards stepped out and opened the door for Taehyung, he exited the car with the flair of a hero, prompting the crowd to erupt in excited chatter. Smiles broke out as they showered him with praise. Among the crowd, Jungkook watched everything with nervous eyes.

Taehyung turned towards Jungkook with a soft smile and opened the door for him. Holding Jungkook's hand, he led him carefully forward. It was surprising to see that the same people who had been chanting Taehyung's name just moments ago now stood with their heads bowed, as if statues, not daring to meet anyone's eyes. Jungkook glanced around, noticing the unusual behaviour of the crowd. They stood still, heads down, but their faces wore smiles, as if they were welcoming a king and queen.

Taehyung gently wrapped his arm around Jungkook, leading him to where Namjoon sat, who blessed both his son and future son-in-law with a warm smile.

Jungkook was still wide-eyed, observing the people who remained with their heads bowed. Fear gripped him; these strange people were now part of his life, and it seemed he was trapped in this world. It was clear to him that not only he but everyone else here feared Taehyung-the arrogant, bad-tempered man who clearly ruled over them with an iron fist. Jungkook's thoughts were interrupted by the voice of Taehyung himself.

--" What are you thinking, my love?

Taehyung asked, his voice dripping with arrogance as he pointed towards the crowd.