He had everything. He lost everything. Kim Taehyung was born into the richest family in the country, admired for his kindness and destined to inherit a powerful empire. Jeon Jungkook grew up in an orphanage after a tragedy stole his parents and his childhood. When fate brings them together, neither of them knows that their lives have been connected for years by a devastating secret. As buried truths rise to the surface, Jungkook must choose between revenge and justice, while Taehyung must decide whether to protect his family's legacy-or destroy it to make things right. Some secrets can build an empire. Others can burn it to the ground. Top:Jungkook Bottom:Taehyung

"I wish I knew what it feels like to be loved... to have someone defend me... to have someone to share what I'm going through." Kim Taehyung knows what it's like to have the truth buried beneath lies. Branded with rumors, blamed for his father's death, and carrying the scars of abuse that no one believes, he learns to survive in a world that has already decided who he is. Jeon Jungkook believes every rumor. To him, Taehyung is nothing more than someone with a ruined reputation-someone undeserving of trust. His cold words and cruel actions become another burden Taehyung must bear. But somewhere between pain and hope, Taehyung falls in love with the very person who misunderstands him the most. How do you prove your innocence to someone who has already judged you? How do you love someone who keeps breaking your heart? A story filled with angst, betrayal, trauma, healing, and a love that must fight through hatred, guilt, and the truth. ⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains mature themes, including emotional abuse, references to sexual abuse, victim-blaming, bullying, trauma, and mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised.