Jude and Marcus met online, hiding their true identities — Jude, a runaway streamer escaping from his abusive father, and Marcus, the son of a corrupt corporate family. They formed a secret bond, confiding in each other.

Jude later discovers Marcus’ real identity at school but keeps it secret, growing obsessed and stalking him.
Sensing something off, Marcus hires a student to track his stalker and learns it’s Jude.
Confronting him, Marcus realizes Jude is his online friend.

As Jude’s streaming career took off, he was exposed for his controversial behavior, destroying his reputation.
With revenue inadequate to support his living expenses, Jude becomes desperate and turns to Marcus for help.