chapter 3

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Within the austere confines of the courtroom, Jungkook found himself standing at the precipice of his fate

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Within the austere confines of the courtroom, Jungkook found himself standing at the precipice of his fate.

By his side stood a lawyer, a recommendation courtesy of Hoseok, who had kindly offered to cover the legal fees. Jungkook's heart swelled with gratitude for this lifeline in his darkest hours.

As the legal proceedings began, Jungkook's lawyer waged a valiant struggle to prove his client's innocence. Yet the weight of evidence bore heavily against them—the damning fingerprints on the murder weapon, the inability to provide a concrete alibi for Jungkook during the time of the crime.

These insurmountable barriers led to a verdict that weighed heavily on the judge's conscience. The judge reluctantly announced that Jungkook would remain imprisoned until his innocence could be established beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Jungkook was subsequently transferred to a larger and more imposing prison facility, where the uncertainty of his future loomed like a dark cloud.

MENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ⚠️🔴

Jungkook's first day in this new environment took a nightmarish turn as a forceful slap on his ass sent shockwaves through him. He turned, heart pounding, to face two menacing fellow inmates, their hostile glares suffusing him with an overwhelming sense of dread.

Panic set in as he scanned his surroundings, realising with growing despair that there were no officers in sight to come to his aid. What began as a menacing confrontation escalated rapidly, with Jungkook's cries for mercy falling on deaf ears.

In the midst of sheer terror, one of his assailants grabbed him from behind, while the other subjected him to a horrifying physical assault. Jungkook's body convulsed with fear, and he screamed for help, the chilling sound reverberating through the grim confines of the prison.

Finally, an officer arrived, forcefully separating the aggressors from their helpless victim. The two assailants were led away, presumably to face consequences for their actions.

Jungkook's trembling hands clutched at his arms, his heart still racing. As he stood there, he couldn't escape the traumatic memories of his dark childhood, which seemed to be closing in on him, a relentless shadow haunting his present ordeal.

🟢🟢E  N  D  E  D 🟢🟢

Jungkook stood at the sink, diligently washing dishes after the evening meal. The harsh reality of prison life had begun to weigh heavily on him, and he flinched at the sudden presence of someone behind him.

A fellow prisoner offered a brief apology for his abrupt approach, noticing Jungkook's struggle and the fever that had taken hold in the unforgiving prison environment. With concern etched across his face, he engaged Jungkook in conversation, trying to offer some comfort in this harsh setting.

"You can find a way out of this place with a simple solution. If you're interested, I can share it with you," the prisoner offered, hinting at a potential escape from this dire situation.

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Jungkook, however, showed no immediate interest; his thoughts were clouded with uncertainty. Unperturbed, the prisoner continued, mentioning a mysterious mafia leader known to help prisoners in dire straits.

Left alone once more as Jungkook remained silent, the prisoner left him to contemplate his words.

Jungkook couldn't entirely dismiss the notion of seeking help from this enigmatic mafia leader as the prospect of proving his innocence grew ever dimmer. However, he hesitated, weighed down by the fear that such an alliance might not be entirely safe.

As the days passed, Jungkook found himself in the throes of his second day within the vast prison walls. The routine had become a blur of uncertainty, and he moved along with the other prisoners in a state of confusion.

Suddenly, a hushed murmur spread through the crowd, and Jungkook's eyes widened as he, along with all the prisoners, witnessed a gruesome sight—three lifeless bodies, two belonging to fellow prisoners and one to an officer, their forms drenched in blood.

The blaring siren cut through the air, and the prisoners were ordered to return to their respective dormitories. Trembling with shock and confusion, Jungkook made his way back to his assigned dorm, unable to shake the chilling images that now haunted his every thought.

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Jungkook's eyes fluttered open, and he found himself in the stark, unforgiving surroundings of the prison's hospital room. Disoriented and dazed, he struggled to comprehend his current situation.

It was then that Jungkook was informed of the events that had transpired in the morning. A concerned officer had discovered him unconscious, leading to his immediate admission to the prison hospital.

The revelation left Jungkook in a state of shock—he had lost six hours of his life to the haze of unconsciousness, and he could only wonder what had occurred during that time.

Following a few moments in the hospital room as per the medical staff's instructions, Jungkook gathered his strength and ventured back to the prison's common area. The clock on the wall indicated that it was already three in the afternoon, and the prisoners had gathered as usual.

As he made his way through the crowd, the same fellow prisoner who had approached him before emerged from the shadows.

"I thought you'd be elated that those two prisoners who harassed you are gone. I didn't expect to see you this shaken and hospitalised," he remarked casually.

Jungkook had not seen the faces of the deceased prisoners, and the information hit him with the force of a revelation.

"Your case is complicated, kid. You'll never escape this prison without proper help," the prisoner continued, his tone growing serious. "You should consider my advice and seek help from Mafia Leader Kim."

Curiosity and desperation wrestled within Jungkook's mind. He needed to understand the implications of such an alliance—the stark contrast between life as a prisoner and life as a potential mafia associate.

Tentatively, Jungkook inquired, "What would be expected of me if I were to accept this offer?"

"It all depends on him," the fellow prisoner replied cryptically. "Give it a try, and if you find the terms agreeable, you might find a path to freedom from this place."

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In the quiet elegance of his mansion, Taehyung stood in a room located just beside his own. The mansion exuded opulence in every corner, but this room, in particular, had his attention today.

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