Kim Ji Wook, the "Silent Chairman," commanded The Thorn, a shadowy, ruthless organization. Twenty-five years ago, he and Jeon Jong Suk were the inseparable architects of "The Black Mirror", a powerful syndicate. The bond shattered when Jong Suk engineered a 'Dragon's Hostile Takeover' in 1998, seizing all assets, framing Ji Wook, and converting the syndicate into the legitimate "Jeon Global Holdings".
The rivalry was not just financial; it was existential, poisoning their entire families. This was starkly evident in the fate of their cousins: Ji Wook's cousin, Kim Namjoon, was severely injured in a staged "accident" orchestrated by Jong Suk's men, leading to a hasty, politically motivated marriage to Jeon Jong Suk’s cousin, Jeon Jin, designed to silence all claims. That forced union was a permanent, painful reminder of the feud.
Ji Wook’s revenge was now ready—a double marriage to dismantle Jong Suk's empire from the inside out. He viewed the Jeon sons not as people, but as keys to undoing his past.
“Jong Suk used my blood to wash his hands clean and build his empire,” Kim Ji Wook stated, his voice devoid of warmth, addressing his two sons.
“Now, we use his blood to dismantle it.”
The Kim Brothers (The Thorn - Pride of their Father):
Kim Taehyung (Elder, 27): The perfect gentleman and strategist. Cold-hearted, meticulously calculating, and possessing a deceptive, polished charm. He moved with an aristocratic grace, seeing emotion as a systemic flaw, but used impeccable manners as his most effective weapon.
Kim Yeonjun (Younger, 25): The perfect shield. A 'bad boy' image covering his true skill as a formidable fighter. He was funny and difficult—using sarcasm and dry wit to frustrate others, always challenging authority, and treating seriousness like a contagious disease. Both are the unwavering pride of their father and adhere strictly to the rule of never harming a woman.
The Jeon Brothers (Jeon Global - Love of their Father):
Jeon Jungkook (Elder, 27): Head of Digital Arts and Preservation. He was mature—wise, kind-hearted, and intuitive in encryption—but possessed a hidden crazy streak, revealing moments of unpredictable, chaotic humor and a surprisingly reckless willingness to challenge danger. Holds the unique biometric key.
Jeon Beomgyu (Younger, 25): The public face of Jeon Global. He was charming, cute, and deeply childish—demanding constant attention, prone to pouting, and expecting his whims to be immediately catered to. Guards the critical physical asset.
“The marriages grant us legal co-administration over all of Jeon Global,” Ji Wook explained. “Taehyung, you will secure the elder son, Jeon Jungkook. Jungkook holds the unique biometric key to the GAL-Core Network.
Yeonjun, you will secure the younger, Jeon Beomgyu. Beomgyu is the sole signatory on the Founding Charter Archive. We need both the digital key and the physical proof.”
Taehyung offered a small, perfect smile. “Jungkook is a fascinating contract, Father. I shall handle the terms with the utmost respect.”
Yeonjun scoffed, adjusting his earring. “Great. I get the decorative petulant child who is demanding new sheets. Just tell me where I can punch the wall without getting blood on the bespoke Italian plaster, Father.”
