Caught in a Lie ~ Vminkook ff

What if?

"I.... I. Sir, I never obeyed Mr. Kim's orders fully, which angered him always. I was afraid it might hurt you beyond repair. I was indebted to you and your father as he too helped my father to get out of our debts in the past. But my father went out and took more loans which brought us to this situation" James spoke in one breath, surprising Jimin.

"Sir, I don't want to be of help to Mr. Kim in any way, but I didn't have much of a choice back then. I'm sorry to have hurt you in the process. And I'm ready to help you out in any way possible. Just order me what can I do for you" he stated widening Jimin's eyes. He never thought James would agree to his demands so easily. Were his intentions pure?

"Are you sure of it? You can't betray me hereafter!" Jimin warned as James nodded.

"I would never think of it! You can order me anything. Also Mr. Jeon's phone was destroyed as you instructed. I threw it in the lake nearby, no one can get it now. Is it enough to make you believe in my loyalty?" James spoke.

Jimin contemplated his options, it would benefit them to bring James to their side. This fight against Taehyung is going to be difficult, when he once loved that man, even if he just used him. He sighed looking at James who never met his eyes once, his legs shivering a bit under Jimin's gaze. Though Jimin was a sweet guy, still people could feel intimidated under his gaze.

"I can't fully trust you after knowing that you worked for Taehyung. I'm pretty sure you are trying your best to change, and I don't want you to go back to that dark side. So I'm willing to lend you a helping hand, but in exchange for it you have to promise me you won't betray us" Jimin sighed raising his chin to meet his blue eyes which turned watery.

"Thank you Sir, I'm really grateful for your help. I would do anything to help you. I promise to not betray you, I can't say the same about others" he sighed wiping his eyes which held unshed tears.

"Okay" Jimin sighed feeling bad for pressurizing him. "Following my instructions should suffice. Don't worry I'll take care of your debts" Jimin assured with a small smile, patting his shoulder. He nodded.

"Actually I have something to report to you" James blurted with a serious face, Jimin was slightly taken aback, nevertheless, he gestured him to continue. "Mr. Kim was planning to prove you're a person with an unstable mind and claim the position of the CEO in the upcoming Board Meeting. But now since there are so many people in here, he can't execute his plan. Yesterday when he came late, I thought he would go to your room in an attempt to manipulate you to send Mr. Min and Dr. Lee away. But to my surprise I saw Jungk- I mean Mr. Jeon entering Mr. Kim's room this morning, though he left his room immediately with eyes full of tears, clearly showing he felt betrayed" James murmured making Jimin wonder if Jungkook left Taehyung's room immediately, what happened in such a short while to make him cry. He needs to ask Jungkook sooner.

"Thanks James! Please continue giving us info and be careful not to get caught" Jimin warned as he nodded. "You can leave now" Jimin smiled, James bowed leaving the room. A loud thud followed by shuffling of feet reminded Jimin of Hoseok's presence.