The Legitimate Heir Doesn’T Want Their Love
Chapter 1~
Kim Taehyung sat quietly in the dining hall, calmly eating his dinner.
The Kang family’s dining hall looked more like a private garden than a place to eat. A massive arched floor-to-ceiling window overlooked the small garden outside, while expensive potted plants and an enormous wine rack decorated the luxurious room.
It was already deep into the night.
The crystal chandelier above reflected against the glass windows, scattering warm golden lights that looked like fireflies dancing in the darkness.
Across from Kim Taehyung sat the parents he had only reunited with a few days ago. Beside him sat Kang Jennie—the fake daughter who had lived in the Kang family in his place for sixteen years.
The atmosphere was unbearably awkward.
No one knew how to face the other.
At that moment, Kang Hyunbin cleared his throat.
Kang Hyunbin
Taehyung, we’re planning to arrange your transfer soon. We hope you can attend the same school as Jennie and Seo Joon.
Kim Taehyung (òre)
*did not answer.
He simply continued eating quietly, his posture straight and elegant*
His movements were neither rushed nor slow. There was a lazy grace hidden within every action, as if nobility had been engraved into his bones naturally.
Kim Taehyung was breathtakingly beautiful.
As an Ore, his appearance was delicate enough to steal everyone’s attention instantly, yet the coldness surrounding him made people afraid to approach.
Those dark eyes looked exhausted with the world itself.
Beautiful—
Yet untouchable.
Kang Hyunbin
*Seeing no response, he awkwardly continued*
Taehyung… is there a problem? Or do you want to stay at your old school?
Kim Taehyung (òre)
*Only then did Kim Taehyung slowly place down his chopsticks*
I’m sorry,
*he said calmly*
I’m not used to talking while eating. You can arrange it however you want.
The entire table froze for a second.
The Kang family had never followed strict dining etiquette. In fact, they barely had rules at all.
Kang Hyunbin
*Looked strangely embarrassed before forcing a smile*
That’s… a good habit.
Kang Hyunbin
*He quickly continued*
We’ll arrange for you to enter a regular class at Yonsei International School first. Originally, we wanted you to join the fast-track class with Jen and Seo, but that class requires excellent grades. You’ll need to pass an exam before transferring there.
Kang Jennie
*Smiled softly while taking another bite of rice*
I heard Taehyung’s grades at the countryside school were pretty good.
The words sounded harmless.
But everyone understood the mockery hidden underneath.
A countryside school could never compare to an elite academy like Yonsei.
Forget the fast-track class—
People already doubted whether Kim Taehyung could even keep up with the lessons.
Kim Taehyung (òre)
*Then suddenly, he spoke*
I want the international class.
His calm voice instantly silenced the dining hall.
Kim Taehyung lazily lifted his eyes.
Kim Taehyung (òre)
Class Four.
Kang Jennie
*Hand froze instantly*
Because everyone knew who studied in International Class Four.
Her fiancé.
The fiancé who was originally supposed to belong to Kim Taehyung before the hospital switch sixteen years ago.
Kang Jennie
*Immediately looked toward him, anger flashing through her eyes*
(Does he want to steal him back?)
The thought instantly filled her with ridicule.
Ridiculous.
Why would Seo Joon ever like someone who grew up in the countryside?
And now—
Kim Taehyung was merely an Ore the Kang family had reluctantly brought back home.
Kang Hyunbin
*Looked surprised*
The international classes are taught completely in English. No one will translate for you there. Can you keep up?
Kim Taehyung (òre)
Yes,
*answered firmly*
Kang Jennie
*Frowned immediately*
You should be realistic. If you can’t understand the lessons, you’ll only embarrass yourself and become everyone’s joke.
Kim Taehyung ignored her completely.
That indifference made Jennie secretly grit her teeth.
Then Kang Hyunbin suddenly brought up another topic.
Kang Hyunbin
There’s also your name. We want to change it. Is there any name you like?
Kim Taehyung (òre)
*Unexpectedly, he refused instantly*
No.
Kang Hyunbin
*Frowned slightly*
But you’re a child of the Kang family. How can you continue using the surname Kim?
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Chapter 2 ~
Kim Taehyung (òre)
I was raised by the Kim family. The kindness they gave me can’t be erased,
*said calmly*
Just like Kang Jennie chose to stay with the Kang family even after learning the truth and ignored her real parents. Since that’s possible for her… then there’s no need for me to change my surname either.
The dining hall instantly fell silent.
Kang Ye Jin
*Expression turned ugly, yet she couldn’t refute a single word*
After all, they were the ones who decided to hide Taehyung’s real identity and publicly introduce him only as an adopted son for Kang Jennie’s sake.
Now every word Taehyung spoke felt like a slap across their faces.
Kang Jennie
*Fingers clenched tightly beneath the table, her face pale with anger*
[A lowborn Ore dares mock me?
I’m the real young miss of the Kang family!
I’ll never admit otherwise.]
After dinner, Taehyung walked upstairs without another glance at them.
Kang Jennie
*Quickly followed behind him and said coldly*
Brother is still abroad for his exchange program. Before he returns, I’ll show you around school after your transfer.
Kim Taehyung (òre)
Okay
*answered indifferently before closing the bedroom door*
Kang Jennie
*Stared at it and sneered*
[Keep pretending.
A countryside bumpkin acting elegant… let’s see how long you can maintain it.]
On the first day of school, Kang Hyunbin handed Taehyung a brand-new phone.
Taehyung casually tossed the box into his school bag before getting into the car.
The moment Kang Jennie saw him in the school uniform, her expression darkened.
Kim Taehyung was frighteningly beautiful.
Cold white skin, delicate features, long legs, and a natural noble aura that didn’t look inferior to any wealthy heir.
Worst of all—
He resembled Kang Seojoon almost perfectly.
Anyone could tell they were blood-related with a single glance.
Jealousy twisted inside Kang Jennie’s chest.
Kang Jennie
Does your countryside school even teach English?
*she mocked suddenly*
Even the driver in front felt awkward hearing it.
Taehyung merely hummed softly in response, still calmly flipping through the book in his hands.
Kang Jennie glanced at it—
Then froze.
It was an original English novel.
Even students from elite international classes rarely read untranslated books casually.
Kang Jennie immediately shut her mouth.
For the first time—
She felt something slipping out of her control.
Chapter 3~
Kang Jennie
[He crawled out of some countryside village, right?
Then how is he pretending so perfectly?]
The ride to school remained silent.
After arriving at Yonsei International Academy, there were only a few students wandering around campus.
The moment Kang Jennie noticed Kim Taehyung still dragging his suitcase, her eyes flashed slightly.
Kang Jennie
Taehyung,
*she called sweetly*
let me show you around the school.
Kim Taehyung (òre)
No need,
*replied indifferently*
Yonsei’s uniforms were divided into categories—formal wear, sportswear, tennis uniforms, swimming attire, basketball kits. Every student had their own locker to store them.
But Taehyung had just transferred in, so everything was packed inside a suitcase.
Kang Jennie
*Immediately linked arms with him intimately, pretending to be caring*
Our school is huge. What if you get lost? Mother and Father would definitely blame me.
*She sighed dramatically*
If they scold me because of you, I’ll die from injustice.
Kim Taehyung (òre)
*Glanced at her once before silently following along*
Soon enough, Jennie deliberately chose routes filled with stairs.
Yet she had absolutely no intention of helping him carry anything.
Kang Jennie
Is the suitcase heavy?
*she asked innocently*
Kim Taehyung (òre)
It’s alright.
Kang Jennie
Oh… I forgot.
*smiled softly*
You grew up in the countryside, so this kind of hard work should be normal for you, right?
Taehyung remained silent.
Arguing with someone like Kang Jennie was pointless.
Meanwhile, Jennie found Taehyung increasingly unbearable.
His face. His calmness. His effortless elegance.
Everything about him was irritating.
Especially because no matter how she provoked him, he never reacted.
At the same time, Taehyung knew very clearly—
The person observing him most carefully right now wasn’t the Kang family.
It was Kang Jennie.
So he kept his words minimal and his emotions hidden.
Otherwise, Jennie would become the first person to discover the secret between him and Jeon—
A few minutes later, Kang Jennie spotted several friends nearby and immediately ran over to greet them.
The girls gathered together, whispering while repeatedly glancing toward Taehyung without bothering to hide their mockery.
Taehyung ignored them completely and casually looked around campus.
Then suddenly—
Kim Taehyung (òre)
*His gaze landed on a passing boy*
Su Rowoon.
Su Rowoon
Ah?
*The boy froze mid-step, stunned that such a beautiful Ore had called his name*
Kim Taehyung (òre)
*Calmly handed him the suitcase*
Take this to Class Four for me. Thanks.
The familiar commanding tone made Su Rowoon subconsciously grab the handle.
Then Taehyung removed his schoolbag too.
Kim Taehyung (òre)
And this.
Su Rowoon
*Looked completely dumbfounded*
…Who are you?
Kim Taehyung (òre)
Your new classmate.
After answering, Taehyung turned and walked back toward Kang Jennie as if nothing had happened.
Meanwhile, Su Rowoon stood there carrying both the suitcase and bag in total confusion.
Su Rowoon
*Halfway through walking, he suddenly snapped out of it*
[Wait… what am I doing?!]
He turned around only to discover Taehyung had already disappeared into the distance.
Still, he continued carrying the luggage obediently toward Class Four.
That strangely familiar tone lingered in his mind.
Kang Jennie
*Stared at him in disbelief*
You know him?
Kim Taehyung (òre)
I saw his class badge and asked for help.
Jennie nearly choked.
Just because he was beautiful… someone actually helped immediately?
Behind them, Jennie’s friends followed while whispering mockingly.
Yonsei's students
He’s seriously lucky. A countryside pheasant suddenly turning into a phoenix overnight.
Yonsei's students
It’s basically a fairytale. Jennie is way too kind. If it were me, I could never tolerate a random sibling appearing out of nowhere.
Another girl sneered loudly while looking at Taehyung’s back.
Yonsei's students
He’s just an imposter pretending to be nobility. Does he really think he’s some rich young master now?
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