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Jeongguk entered the blonde's office, he had asked the others not to follow them .
When he entered he saw the other with his eyes puffed and his nose red he was biting on his lips to stop himself from crying he surely wasn't expecting him there that much his expression gave away .
"Please not now Mr Jeon." the blonde spoke with so much helplessness , the time he had been with the blonde he had always been so closed off or always some sharp thing to say back , seeing him so vulnerable was a new sight that he wasn't used to , he wasn't sure why he hated Kang Leemin not that his history was spot less but exactly what had he done to Park Jimin , it remained a mystery.
Jeongguk's voice cut through the air, disregarding Jimin's desperate plea for solitude. "Your father sought my agency specifically for your protection from Kang Leemin." he revealed, a declaration laden with unspoken weight. Jimin, meeting the penetrating gaze of the approaching brunette, released a heavy sigh, a testament to the undisclosed burdens carried within.
"I refrained from delving into the details."Jeongguk continued, advancing slowly toward Jimin. The blonde found himself locked in the intense gaze of sapphire eyes, a sharpness that mirrored unspoken determination. "There's one thing you should understand."Jeongguk whispered, his words weaving an intricate tapestry of shared sentiments against Kang.
"We both bear the weight of a common disdain for Kang, a sentiment that binds us." Jimin's trembling lips attempted to hold back tears as he gazed up at the other, his glossy eyes betraying the struggle within. A lone tear, defiant in its escape, traversed the contours of his emotion-laden face.
"I promise." Jeongguk murmured, his words a whispered oath, "he won't ever lay his hands on you." With a tender touch, he wiped away the escaped tear, stepping back. Jimin's gaze lingered on the hand that the other used to wipe away the tear . The other stood back now maintaining a good distance, his hands in the pockets of his pants with a solemn expression "Why are you even here , trying to play a hero" sighed exasperated "You don't even like me!" Jimin uttered looking in the other's cold eyes.
There was a pause the taller maintaining the eye contact , there was this thing about him he never shyed away from eye contact, another of his trait showing his confidence.
"That's debatable Princess" the taller said staring deep into the other's eyes , with a hint of mischief , that wasn't too noticeable but it was there.
"Moreover, I won't claim to not like you explicitly.It's inconsequential to me, and it shouldn't concern you either. I've been tasked with protecting you.If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I am a man of my word. You are my responsibility, and I am simply doing my job." he continued, the words flowing effortlessly from his lips. There was no haste, and his speech remained composed, as if he were reciting from a perfectly crafted manuscript – collected and unwaveringly confident.
"You and I both know it's not exactly your responsibility. I'm aware you have more pressing matters than playing the role of my bodyguard."the blonde responded, curiosity evident now that the revelation of his heir status had unfolded.
With a deliberate pause, the taller figure spoke, "I was merely bored, Princess. So don't flatter yourself." Hands casually tucked into his pant pockets, he exuded a commanding presence with sharp sapphire eyes.
"And yes, I do have more important matters to attend to, so try to behave while i am gone."Jeongguk chuckled, a low and resonant sound, prompting an eye roll from the blonde.
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Jimin and Jeongguk were now back down , the others waiting for the incomplete meeting to come to the main topic they were there for.
"It's no clandestine fact that I now wield the majority of stakes in that illustrious company. Kang Leemin revels in the very essence of its existence, to a degree where the act of breathing might pale in comparison to the significance he accords to his corporate empire," Jeongguk expounded, his demeanor unfalteringly composed. With periodic glances that met the gaze of each present, he maintained a captivating assurance.
"If you want to make your opponent weak , hit them where it will hurt them the most and that's what i plan to do, within a week there would be board meeting at the Kang Enterprise." the brunette continued, locking eyes with the poker-faced blonde, who just stared back blankly.
"My initial plans have taken a detour, and this alteration involves you too now ,Jimin-ssi." he asserted with a self-assuredness that suggested an anticipation of seamless agreement, a foresight that proved accurate. The blonde, wearied with confusion, cast a questioning gaze, before he could say anything someone spoke.
"I apologize, Mr. Jeon, but when it comes to matters concerning Kang Leemin, keep Jimin out of it." Taehyung interjected, capturing everyone's attention. Jeongguk directed a piercing stare at him. "I don't recall soliciting anyone's opinion, Mr. Kim." he retorted, his tone taut and commanding.
"Neither do i recall authorizing your free rein in our company, doing as you please. And let's not overlook the charade you orchestrated, posing as a mere bodyguard. We haven't even broached the subject of why an heir to a billion-dollar industry would deign to assume such a role. Were you, by any chance, here to steal our company's data?" Taehyung seamlessly continued in a single sentence, leaving no room for interjection. His accusations cascaded like a meticulously rehearsed monologue, each allegation aimed squarely at the heir.
Jeongguk's countenance bore a hint of amusement, his raised eyebrow reflecting genuine interest. The faint chuckle from Yoongi did not escape his notice, drawing an irritated side-eye from Taehyung. Jeongguk, undeterred, locked eyes with a resolute gaze.
"Accusing me of such base endeavors hardly befits my image. If your uncertainty lingers, a background check might have been prudent. Mind you, I wasn't the one clamoring to protect your tiny brother. It seems the deficiencies lie on your end." he continued, remarkably composed, his demeanor unwavering in the face of the accusations.
"We had asked a well known agency for protection, Mr Jeon the whole world didnt know who you were until last night even if i had ran a background check on you , I wouldn't have found that you are The CEO , so your explanation remains baseless." taehyung replied back with sass and his eyebrows furrowed.
"I won't waste my breath explaining, Mr. Kim. You don't rank high enough for me to justify anything. Besides, Mr. Park appeared well-acquainted with his choices. I recommend your little family engages in some honest conversation. I'm not here to witness a performance of secrets and half-truths." the brunette declared, fixing Mr. Park with a questioning, unimpressed look.
"Furthermore, the details of why I assumed the role of your brother's bodyguard are inconsequential. There are weightier issues at play, specifically the impending collapse of Kang's enterprises."Jeongguk concluded, glancing at his watch. "I believe our discussion concludes here. Jimin-ssi, expect someone to contact you soon." he added, directing his gaze at the blonde who offered a mere nod in acknowledgment.
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"Dad , you were aware of it this whole time?" Taehyung questioned exasperated, now they were alone in the office with just jimin and hoseok present.The others had bid their farewell.
"I don't understand how is that of any importance?" Mr Park replied back calmly seated on the sofa. Jimin just looked at the discussion with a blank look. "Besides I didn't ask him to guard him because ofcourse he isn't just a mere bodyguard, I don't know why he chose to do so and neither am I interested in knowing, and you shouldn't just go around accusing people that was such a low move Kim Taehyung" he tried to keep his tone calm but annoyance was creeping into him, whilst the other looked anywhere but at him, never seen his father losing his temper.
"How did you know that he is the one who owns Jeonafia ,Appa?" Amongst the tense atmosphere jimin spoke up, now his father was looking at him perplexed. "We share some history , and with time if it was necessary everything would be revealed ,for the time being let it be , there is no use of digging old graves"
"Right! I would be heading back home, i will see you guys tomorrow" the blonde said and rose swiftly from his seat because to be very honest it really was irrelevant and not at all important as to why Jeon Jeongguk did what he did he cannot be sitting here worrying about it so he excused himself,when he reached outside he remembered that he came here with Jeon. Now he was left with either waiting for taehyung to be done with the day or he would have to call Jeon because remembering the last time he went alone it didn't result into something good. But he wasn't going to call the devil himself or should he ?
Ultimately, he decided to ring up "his majesty," who nonchalantly answered on the fifth ring, prompting an eye roll from Jimin. "Yes?" Jeongguk's response came through, eliciting another eye roll from Jimin, irked by the tone that seemed to downplay the significance of his call and himself.
"In case your pea-sized brain isn't firing on all cylinders, let me jog your memory—I tagged along with you. Now, unless you fancy me magically teleporting home, tell me how am i going to go back and trust me I don't want a repeat of your charming threats, so save me and yourself the trouble" Jimin voiced his frustration, his tone laden with exasperation, as if the mere act of conversing with the other was a taxing burden, feeling like a child asking for permission.
"Hush, Princess. Your ability to talk endlessly is truly remarkable ." The other's voice held a sophisticated and gentle lecturing tone, making Jimin envision him delicately rubbing his temples. Feeling a tad embarrassed, Jimin bit his tongue. "Had you bothered to look, you'd have noticed I left some guards for you—they'll ensure your safe return." the other continued, unrushed, as if explaining to a five-year-old, leaving Jimin with a sense of foolishness.
Jimin cleared his throat "okay you could have just said so" and without any courtesy cut the call , so very professional of him yeah .
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Jimin freshened himself up and now was sitting on his balcony a medium sized wooden chest laying infront of him , he was caressing it fondly, it was decorated with stickers and photographs.
"I don't know aera , what will happen , he is still after me and i find myself so helpless" jimin spoke to the person in the picture , he had his eye smile in the picture whilst the other person had her arms around his shoulders matching his smile.
"My life nowadays isn't less than a movie , in less than 48 hours so much has happened, and now i am dreading tomorrow i feel like I can't avoid him anymore , for my ownself for the people who love me , for you i have to fight back one last time , i am so sorry for the past two years , I won't let you down" jimin wiped away the tears that managed to escape past his eyes taking a deep sigh looking at the sky. The moon looked much brighter today.
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Jimin has had enough of the other , he was barging into his home without respecting his privacy , there he stood fuming in his living room after he was informed that Jeon Jeongguk was here in his own home, so damn early , dressed to nines whilst he was just woken up by his house staff that Jeon Jeongguk was here in his lobby .
The other was seated on the living room sofa and he merely acknowledged his presence and continued reading through some files.
"You are not welcome at my home any and every time ,Mr Jeon" jimin heaved a sigh , mentally debating if either to lash out or calm himself down first.
Lifting his eyes from the engrossing files, Jeon meticulously assessed Jimin from head to toe, a gaze loaded with scrutiny. Then, with a deliberate flicker, his eyes ascended to meet Jimin's. "Jimin-ssi , what did i do to upset you ?"
Jimin's frustration and anger vibrated within him, an intense surge. "You ask what you did to upset me? Who shows up at someone's house unannounced, especially so early?" His words cut through the charged air.
In response, Jeon hummed, casting a glance at his watch as if validating a point. "I apologize if my unannounced presence inconveniences you; I'll be more mindful," he continued, unrushed, his voice maintaining a smooth and collected composure which made jimin angrier how can the other not see any problem witn all this and act like its nothing .
In a composed tone, Jeon clarified, "The hour isn't as early as you make it sound like and I didn't mean to disturb your sleep. I was willing to wait until you naturally woke up, but it seems the household staff felt it was necessary to inform you." Jimin couldn't help but heave another heavy sigh because the way the other apologized if he would blew up on him would only help tarnishing his own image ,impressed by Jeon Jeongguk's adeptness at handling situations, always possessing the right words for any circumstance.
"Feel free to take your sweet time; we've got an hour," Jeon concluded casually, immersing himself in the files once more, leaving Jimin to his own devices without further acknowledgment.
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"We are going to the Kang Enterprise." The moment both of them settled in the car and as the car was the main road whilst the blonde couldn't stop huffing , Jeon revealed the purpose of his early arrival and their next destination.
Jeon paused, anticipating a possible refusal, but met none. Continuing in his commanding tone, he declared, "I thought you might appreciate attending this pivotal board meeting, one that could spell the downfall of Kang".Jimin stole a brief glance at Jeon, his eyes then lingering on the firm grip of Jeon's hand on the steering wheel.
"How do you plan to execute it?" Jimin asked, his fingers dancing nervously – a telltale sign of his curiosity piqued by nervousness.
"Princess, just relax and enjoy the show. It's for me to know and the world to discover." replied Jeon, his sapphire eyes fixed on the road, an enigmatic glint unsettling Jimin, leaving him uncertain of the impending events.
Jimin had always dreaded the day he would come face to face with the person he held the absolute hatred against , if he could muster up the courage to kill someone he would undoubtedly stab Kang leemin to death whilst Kang leemin begs for mercy and Jimin would show him none. Jimin always hoped that if he had been stronger he wouldn't have gone through what he had gone through.
He thinks he is the biggest coward who hid behind his father and friends the whole two years , he had his defenses up against his own people , he was and is the biggest coward.
Now that the opportunity was presented to him at a silver platter he can't just run away like he had always done , he would go infront of the very man who had made his life a living hell and watch his empire and then himself crumble down infront of his eyes.
"We have reached, Princess" Jeon announced from beside him with his usual deep voice startling him from his thoughts.
Jimin gathered himself and took a few breaths to relax himself and then got out of the car.
He saw two familiar faces along with atleast 8 bodyguards coming towards them .
"Hey , Lucifer." the man with glasses said while approaching Jeon , who just gave him a two finger salute as a greeting which was enthusiastically returned by the other.
Then he turned towards Jimin "I am Kim Namjoon, I don't think we have gotten a chance to properly introduce ourselves, i am Jeonafia's Chief Technology Officer."
Jimin shook the other's extended hand and kindly introduced himself , the purple haired guy then came forward "I am Kim Seokjin Jeonafia's Chief Financial Officer Part time and full time Babysitter." He spoke with a smile which made jimin chuckle a little bit and shook his hand.
"I like him ." Seokjin said now looking at the other two to which Namjoon shook his head and replied. "I bet you do , he laughed at your lame attempt at humour."
Seokjin eyed the dimpled man and exaggeratedly held his heart in an attempt to fake heart-ache "You wound me Kim Namjoon."
Namjoon looked at him with so much adoration and then snaked his arm around seokjin's waist and kissed the side of his temple who just rolled his eyes. Jimin didn't know the nature of their relationship se he blushed a little, just then Jeon spoke up.
"Shall we ?" giving the two a pointed stare who nodded in his direction. Jeon lead the way with his commanding presence and all of them falling in tail behind him .
People inside were busy in hustle bustle , probably preparing for the change this ownership will bring towards them , they were greeted by an entourage of people which jimin assumed were the people appointed to show them towards the boardroom , all of the important key staff and shareholders would be present here today.
Jeon sat on the head chair and other people simultaneously taking their seats, jimin sat on Jeon's left , the seat infront of him empty he knew who would that belong to so he braced himself, just then someone entered everyone turned to look at the new person , whilst jimin kept his gaze stone-cold .
Kang Leemin came in and took his seat after the greeting , jimin refused to meet his eye whilst the other seemed to not take any hint , brought his hand forward.
"Good to see you, Park Jimin." Jimin snapped his head in the other's direction with an emotionless face who sported a sly grin , a scar going diagonally along his eyes which seemed to have damaged his one eye for which the other wore a black cover on one of his eye , Nasty.
Jimin merely looked at him , boring holes in his existence who deliberately didn't seem to take the hint , the audacity to be civil with him after scarring him for life and then playing it off as nothing.
"Mr Kang please take a seat." Someone from beside him spoke he gave that person an unpleasant smile and meekly nodded .
"Good morning , ladies and gentlemen at this opportune moment of Jeonafia taking in Kang enterprise as a subsidiary i am pleased to announce some key changes in the enterprise, Kim Seokjin would be taking over as the new CFO and Kim Namjoon as the IT and r&d expert whilst Min yoongi would be taking over as head of the HR department." Jeongguk spoke with a graceful tone commanding everyone's attention in the room which he got anyway even if he just sat still in the room , everyone ears would perk up the moment Jeon Jeongguk spoke , he had that aura.
His gaze swept over the entire board-room "However Jeonafia's Financial statements would remain separate from Kang's i do not want Kang enterprise to use our Company as crutches to help them cover up the blunders they have been doing." The entire boardroom gasped silently but then immediately hushed when Jeon continued .
"In a pursuit of excellence, all employees will undergo a performance evaluation over the next two months. Each member is handed a dismissal letter, a precaution to be implemented if shortcomings are identified. The challenge is clear: it's time for everyone to demonstrate their capabilities and secure their place within our thriving enterprise." Jeongguk announced shocking the entire boardroom , jimin glanced at the other with his expression confused .
The meeting unfolded seamlessly, devoid of disruptions, as Kang remained in the background, choosing observation over interference. His focus had shifted, now centered on Park Jimin. As the meeting gradually reached its conclusion, participants began to disperse, leaving the room .
"Jiminie you have grown even more beautiful if thats even possible."Leemin uttered with a lascivious smirk, his gaze shamelessly undressing Jimin. Kang Leemin, driven solely by lust and a mind governed by desire, seemed impervious to the presence of anyone else in the room, including his formidable rival, Jeon Jeongguk, who sat unfazed by the spectacle.
"I'd gouge your eyes out and sever your hands if you even dare entertain the thought of laying a finger on me," Jimin retorted, his entire presence pulsating with intense fury.
"Ouh , the fiestiness haven't gone , you know how i always loved it when -" He cut himself off when someone's phone rang , it was Yoongi's who looked quite serious and then after a few seconds cut off the call and murmured something into Seokjin's ear who nodded with a stern expression.
"Namjoon , Can you please get me a sanitizer, thank you" Jeongguk spoke from his seat his tone firm but polite after sanitizing his hands he then looked at Kang Leemin whilst he spoke to Min Yoongi.
"Yoongi, I'd appreciate it if you could ensure a thorough sanitization of the entire building, with a particular emphasis on the CEO's office. I have no intention of coming into contact with surfaces that were once touched by an animal," Jeongguk spoke with a measured venom, his expression revealing nothing while his words carried the desired effect.
"Shall we?" He locked eyes with Jimin, who swiftly nodded and rose, eager to depart and put distance between themselves and the current setting.
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Following Yoongi's briefing on the call's details, they each entered their designated vehicles. Jeongguk, having received the information, provided clear directives to Yoongi on the ensuing course of action.Jimin just watched them from inside the car.
"You were quite gentle with Kang." Jimin started talking because he expected more he isn't sure what exactly but he wanted him to feel humiliated but nothing of that sort happened so he himself was rather more irritated if anything.
"Regarding?" Jeongguk spoke confusion evident in his tone .
"Everything, I expected you to be more hostile." The blonde spoke unsure , playing with his fingers .
"I am a Professional not a berserk dog who would show hostility in a boardroom."came the swift, sharp reply, devoid of rudeness but marked by a resolute straightforwardness.
"You could have prevented him from talking to me that way," Jimin spoke quietly, a subtle shrinking in his demeanor.
"You offend me by suggesting I might care," Jeongguk retorted, breaking his stoic demeanor for a moment to glance at Jimin, his face remaining emotionless throughout the exchange.
"As a supposed 'grown-up,' start learning to open your mouth when it's necessary. Don't expect people to be at your beck and call, and certainly, your father won't always be there to coddle you," Jeongguk sneered, the car stationary in front of Jimin's house. Locking eyes, he delivered each word with a biting edge, "Each. And. Every. Time."
Jimin held his stare, refusing to yield, but the weight of Jeongguk's gaze and words became an unbearable burden. Succumbing to the frustration, he abruptly exited the car, slamming the door behind him like a petulant child. Jeongguk, not angry but visibly frustrated, tsked in response to the unnecessary display.
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