He's filthy rich, sinfully handsome, and the biggest red flag you'll ever meet. Pond Naravit doesn't believe in love-he believes in control. A billionaire with power, charm, and a rotating door of lovers, he never chases. Until him. Phuwin is a hardworking college student with an angelic face, a soft figure, and dreams too big for his small world. Love? He's never had time for it. But when a certain arrogant billionaire sets his eyes-and hands-on him, Phuwin finds himself pulled into a world of late-night meetings, dangerous jealousy, and an obsession that threatens to burn them both. He doesn't want Pond's money. He doesn't want Pond's gifts. So why does his heart race every time he says... "You're mine"?

"In the gravity of rivalry, even hate can pull you into orbit." Two rivals. One campus. Endless battles of wit, skill, and pride. But when hate pulls them together, will rivalry turn into something far more dangerous-and irresistible?

--- TETHERED BY FATE Pond and Phuwin were childhood rivals turned best friends-brilliant, competitive, and inseparable. But everything changed when their secondary genders emerged. Suddenly, the balance shifted, and so did the world around them. Now, years later, they barely speak-caught in a silence built from roles neither of them chose. But fate doesn't forget. When a single moment throws them back into each other's orbit, old emotions stir, and unspoken truths begin to unravel. As feelings once buried resurface, Pond must face the truth he's hidden for years. Because some bonds never break. And some loves wait patiently... even when they're forbidden. ---

The lives of Pond and Phuwin are marked by deep familial bonds and unspoken desires. As Pond grapples with the responsibilities of family and business, he finds himself yearning for the attention of some true love. "I feel so lost and empty inside." "Follow what your heart tells you; it's better than doing nothing." Will Pond finally find true love? To find out, you'll need to read the story and see what unfolds. Main ship - Pondphuwin Side ships - Joongdunk - Geminifourth