Jackson has been chosen to host the upcoming show, and today marks the day they will be filming the teaser and previewing the tickets. He was in the makeup room, looking as dashing as ever, with his hair styled up and dressed in a stunning black sparkling tuxedo. The makeup artist was busy making final touches to his look while Jackson scrolled through his phone. Just then, the director walked in and announced, "Jackson Wang, we’re ready for you on set. Mr. Kim is waiting outside. Please go greet him." Jackson replied with a quick "coming" before standing up and exiting the room.

On set, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as they prepared to film the promotional segment for "Tonight with Jackson Wang," which is set to premiere in September. The director called for action, and Jackson enthusiastically delivered his lines, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for the show. He reminded everyone to purchase their tickets, highlighting the chance for one lucky winner to take home a grand prize of $10,000. With a playful wink, he wrapped up the segment, and the director shouted "CUT!" signaling the end of the take. Taehyung, who was also on set, approached Jackson to chat about the shoot.

As they conversed, a staff member approached Taehyung with a draft of the ticket design. "Mr. Kim, is this good, or should I change the theme?" the employee asked, presenting the ticket. Taehyung examined it closely and suggested, "Change the color to blue and adjust the font style. Instead of placing the text at the bottom, shift it to the top and show me the final result." After the employee made the adjustments, Taehyung nodded in approval, saying, "Perfect." He then glanced at his watch and called out, "Ms. Gia, stop staring at me. It’s tea time; please get me some tea." "Y-yes, Sir," she replied, hurrying off to fulfill his request.

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As I slowly opened my eyes, the bright sunlight streamed through the window, warming my face and pulling me from the depths of sleep. I glanced around the room, only to realize I was all alone. Just then, Yuna emerged from the bathroom, her voice breaking the silence as she reminded me to hurry up. Panic set in as I realized I was already running late. I dashed to the bathroom, took a quick shower, threw on my uniform, and hurried downstairs, my heart racing with the urgency of the moment.

When I reached the dining table, I was greeted with a cheerful "Good morning, errbaadyy!" but it was quickly followed by a concerned question, "Why are you late?" I sheepishly admitted, "I overslept." Mr. Choi shook his head, exasperated, and said, "Well, when you keep your phone on overnight, this is what happens. How many times do I have to remind you to go to bed on time so you can wake up on time?" I promised, "I’ll be more careful next time, Mr. Choi." With a sigh, he told me to eat quickly and get to college, to which I replied, "Yes," feeling the weight of his expectations as I grabbed my breakfast.

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Y/N walked into school feeling a mix of emotions after Mr. Choi had scolded her earlier. Now, she found herself sitting beneath a large tree, waiting for her friend to arrive. As she gazed at the ground, lost in her thoughts, she suddenly heard a familiar voice. "What are you doing here?" She looked up to find Park Jaehyun standing before her, the boy she had a huge crush on. Her heart raced as she stammered, "Um... I'm just waiting for my friend." However, he seemed to notice something off about her and asked, "Are you crying?" She quickly shook her head, insisting, "No... Why would I cry?" But he pressed on, "No, you're definitely crying..."

Feeling a bit annoyed, Y/N shot back, "Do you want something?" To her surprise, he simply replied, "No... I just saw you sitting here and thought maybe we could talk for a bit." A smile broke across her face, the kind that could light up the darkest days. "Yeah, sure, why not?" she said, feeling a little more at ease. He then inquired, "So, what is it that made you cry?" With a hint of sadness in her voice, she admitted, "Nothing much... Just some family issues." Jaehyun's expression softened as he offered her comfort, saying, "You know you can share if you want." His kindness made her feel a little lighter, and she appreciated the moment they were sharing.

"Did you know you can share, right?" he asked, catching me off guard. I hesitated, my mind racing with thoughts of everything I wanted to tell him. Just as I was about to open up, I noticed two boys in the background recording our conversation. My gaze shifted to Jaehyun, who was smiling at me, and I felt a mix of warmth and anxiety. "Uh... No, it's just that my pet died," I lied, hoping to deflect the moment. "Ohhhh... I have something to share too," he replied, and I glanced back at the boys, relieved that they seemed to be focused elsewhere. "You do??" I asked, my curiosity piqued. "Yeah, I do..." he said, and I encouraged him, "Sure, you can share anything with me at any time." I noticed him fidgeting, and my heart raced as he stammered, "Um... the thing is, Y/N... I-I... l-like..."

"You like??" I pressed, eager to hear more. "Ilikeyou," he blurted out in one breath, making it hard for me to comprehend. "You like what...?" I asked, trying to clarify. "I like you, Y/N... NO... I love you, Y/N," he confessed, and in that moment, I felt like I was on top of the world. Finally, I had someone I could share everything with, someone who could meet my father and maybe even marry me one day. "Y-you like me??" I stammered, my mind racing. "Yeah... I like you, Y/N... and I know you like me too..." His words left me in shock, and I could feel my cheeks burning. "I... like you too, Jaehyun," I admitted, but just then, those boys emerged, laughing at us. Jaehyun's expression changed as he stood up, and I felt a chill run down my spine. "What... you thought I'd like a nerd like you? Have you ever looked in the mirror? You can't even afford makeup to hide your ugly face," he mocked, and my heart sank. "W-what?" I stuttered, feeling the humiliation wash over me as students gathered around, recording everything. I was a crying mess, realizing that the person I had feelings for had turned into the villain of my worst nightmare. I couldn't understand why he would do this to me.

As I stood there, I noticed Claire approaching me with a confident stride. "What happened, bish? Is everything okay?" she asked, a smirk playing on her lips. I felt tears welling up in my eyes, but I fought to keep my composure, my gaze fixed on Jaehyun. He was undeniably the most attractive guy around, yet he had a reputation for being heartless, driven solely by his love for wealth. I couldn't wrap my head around it when Claire revealed her true intentions. "You know, I paid them to ruin you. I overheard people talking about you yesterday, and I just couldn't take it. I’m meant to be the queen of this school, and I want everyone to fear me. Seeing them admire you made me envious, so I decided to exploit your weaknesses to bring you down."

I felt a surge of anger as I replied, still looking at Jaehyun. "I may not have money, Claire, and I can't afford fancy makeup either. But at least I'm not a phony like you two. I don’t use others' vulnerabilities to tear them apart, nor do I worship money." Her laughter echoed in my ears as she shot back, "Oh, please! You don’t love money? Stop lying, Y/N. You’re the girl who craves it the most. I can only imagine how your father ended up broke; he must have been wealthy to afford your admission here. I bet you’ve drained him dry for your own desires." At that moment, I felt like a complete mess, tears streaming down my face. "Think whatever you want," I muttered, feeling defeated. "Oh, so it’s true then?" she taunted. "I don’t share anything with someone I don’t trust," I replied, trying to stand my ground. "Whatever," she dismissed me, turning to Jaehyun with a possessive grin. "He’s my boyfriend now. Aren’t you going to congratulate me?" My heart shattered as I watched her claim him, and in a rush of emotion, I turned and ran away from the scene.

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Taehyung arrived at Eunbi's university to drop her off for her classes. As she walked inside, he received a phone call from his mother. "Yes, Mom?" he answered, trying to keep his tone casual. His mother immediately asked, "Taehyung, where are you, baby?" He replied, "Mom, I'm outside the university." She responded with a surprised "ohhh," which made him curious. He then asked, "Why? Do you need something?" However, her only concern seemed to be whether he had spotted any attractive girls nearby. This question annoyed him, and he couldn't help but think, "Mom, please! You can pick a girl for me if you want; I wouldn't mind. Honestly, I couldn't fall in love at any moment, but I'm running late. Talk to you later!" With that, he ended the call, feeling a mix of frustration and amusement.

Just as Taehyung hung up, he noticed a girl rushing out of the university, clearly upset and in tears. In a split second, she collided with him, and he instinctively reached out to catch her, preventing her from falling. The moment was unexpected, and he could see the distress in her eyes. Taehyung felt a surge of concern and curiosity about what had caused her to be in such a state. He wondered if he could help her, even as his mind was still occupied with his mother's playful inquiries about girls. This encounter could be the start of something new, and he couldn't shake the feeling that fate had just intervened in his day.

As I turned around, I noticed a girl approaching me, and before I knew it, we collided. Instinctively, I reached out to catch her, ensuring she wouldn’t fall. She felt so delicate in my arms, almost as if a gentle breeze could sweep her away. I had never encountered anyone quite like her before; she was stunningly beautiful, but there was something troubling about her. Tears streamed down her cheeks, and in that moment, our eyes locked, creating a connection that felt both intense and surreal. Suddenly, I realized I had to let her go, and as soon as I did, she dashed away, leaving me standing there, watching her until she vanished from my view.

"Beautiful," I whispered to myself, a smile creeping onto my face as I processed what had just happened. It was a fleeting moment, yet it felt significant, and I couldn’t help but reflect on my feelings. "Aisshh Kim Taehyung, get a grip," I muttered under my breath, reminding myself that she didn’t even know who I was. The reality of the situation hit me hard, and I suddenly remembered that I was running late. Panic set in as I realized I had only five minutes to get to my next meeting . With a burst of energy, I took off, determined to make it on time, even as thoughts of her lingered in my mind.

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Y/N walked home in tears, feeling completely overwhelmed. As she reached her gate, she paused to wipe her eyes and force a smile onto her face, trying to mask the turmoil inside her. Taking a deep breath, she stepped inside her house and announced, "I'm home." Her aunt's surprised voice greeted her, "Oh, you came back early! Why is that?" Y/N replied, "I didn't have much work today, so I thought I’d come back." Her aunt noticed something off in her tone and asked, "Why does your voice sound so shaky? Did something happen?" Just then, her uncle rushed over, concern etched on his face as he looked her over. "Why are you crying, sweetie?" he inquired gently. Y/N quickly responded, "I didn’t cry; I just overslept." But her uncle pressed on, "Then why is your voice cracking?" She stammered, "Oh, that’s just because I walked here without any money, and I’m really tired. Bye!" With that, she dashed upstairs, eager to escape any further questions.

Once in her room, Y/N collapsed onto her bed, the tears flowing freely as she let her emotions out. She was sobbing quietly, desperate to keep her vulnerability hidden from the world. Throughout her life, she had prided herself on being strong, never allowing herself to cry, especially after her mother passed away. But today was different; the weight of her grief had become too heavy to bear. She remembered the words she had been told—that her mother would cry with her whenever she shed tears. This thought only deepened her sorrow, and she felt a wave of helplessness wash over her. Suddenly, a loud noise startled her, and she instinctively covered her mouth to stifle her cries. Just then, her phone buzzed with a notification: "Ms. Choi Y/N, you'll be receiving your ordered money."

─── ⋆. TO BE CONTINUED ⋅⋆ ──

Will y/n get her ordered money or it's a scam?
Will Jaehyun say sorry to her or he really did it on purpose..?
Will y/n ever get her father's love?