Taehyung settled into the desk directly in front of Y/n, a calculated move to gaze at her all day. "Perfect view," he whispered, smiling.

Y/n raised an eyebrow. "Focus on your work, Taehyung."

He shrugged, as he fixed his glasses. The moment Y/n said glasses look good on him he told his assistant to quickly bring him one. "I am lost, can you help with this?"

He asked. Y/n stood up and came near him and started explaining to him.

Just then, Jungkook emerged from the elevator, his presence unexpected on this floor.

Taehyung observed, everyone was shocked. Jungkook's eyes locked onto Y/n, Y/n sensed his approach, tension creeping into her shoulders.

Taehyung could help but decided to tease Jungkook while he came closer to Y/n. He touched his butt, Jungkook looked at Taehyung, who started looking at his lap. Jungkook shook his head, he can't expect seriousness from him.

"Mr. Jeon. What brings you here?" she asked curtly.

Jungkook flashed a disarming smile. "Just ensure everything's running smoothly."

Taehyung detected the underlying motive - an excuse to see Y/n?

Jungkook teased, "How are you managing the work here? You must find everything different from the places you have worked before."

Y/n's eyes narrowed. "I find it the same."

Jungkook chuckled. "Still as stubborn." Taehyung again touched Jungkook's butt, "Taehyung stop it!" He exclaimed loudly. They mess around a lot, but right now Jungkook wasn't in the mood too.

"Sir, I am not even doing anything." Taehyung exclaimed with an innocent expression on his face. Y/n was confused, she didn't like how he suddenly yelled at Taehyung.

Then, Jungkook's tone shifted. He looked at Y/n again, "I'm hosting a New Year's celebration at my place. And you have to come."

Y/n's expression transformed from hostility to surprise. "I can't."

Jungkook shrugged. "It's work. I am not inviting you as a guest, my assistant is taking an off day, and you need to take his place for a day." He waited for her to say anything when she didn't, he added.

"Your family is Always hosting some type of event or party." Y/n said. Jungkook shrugged his shoulders.

"I agree, even these parties get too much for me but I use it as an excuse to interact socially and treat them like work." He said, she nodded her head. "Also I thought we could put our differences aside for one night."

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Taehyung burst into Jungkook's office, unannounced.

Jungkook looked up, eyebrows raised. "Taehyung, knock first. You're an employee."

Taehyung shrugged, dropping into the chair. "Does it look like I care?"

He loosened his tie, pulling it off with a flourish.

Jungkook's gaze narrowed. "What brings you here?"

Taehyung's eyes sparkled with amusement. "You and Y/n. What's going on?"

Jungkook leaned back. "Just keeping an eye on her."

Taehyung's skepticism was palpable. "By inviting her to your New Year's party? That's not your style."

Jungkook's expression turned serious. "She leaked information about me once. I won't take risks. I want to confirm she is worthy of working here."

Taehyung's eyes locked onto Jungkook's. "But do you like her?"

Jungkook chuckled. "Impossible. Someone like her...?"

His tone implied Y/n was far beneath him.Taehyung's gaze didn't waver. "You're not exactly known for mixing business with pleasure."

Jungkook has never gone out with anyone in his business circle or employees. He is not a fan of office romance.

Jungkook's smile hinted at secrets. "I'm just ensuring loyalty. Nothing more."

Taehyung's eyes narrowed. "Convince me."

"Why would I convince you huh? And what were you doing? Touching my butt in front of everyone? Have you gone insane?" He asked. Taehyung chuckled.

"Stop, I felt harassed, imagine a boss getting harassed by an employee. I just can't be with you, Taehyung." Jungkook said.

Taehyung laughed. "And By the way, I don't think she will come. She still hates you,"

"The feelings are mutual," Jungkook exclaimed, but they did apologize to each other. And it makes Jungkook feel the possibility of them."
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Jungkook stood alone, sipping his drink, his eyes fixed on the entrance.

Taehyung approached, a sly grin spreading. "I told you she wouldn't come," Taehyung said.

Jungkook's confidence didn't waver. "She'll be here."

“Who are we talking about?” Yeonjun asked.

“You both just want to get involved in our conversation huh?” Taehyung exclaimed.

“Yeah, we do. I heard you are faking your identity? Why?” Soobin asked. Taehyung shrugged his shoulders.

“No reason just for fun. Fun? Are you dating someone?” Soobin asked, trying to know the identity of the girl who Taehyung introduced as his girlfriend.

“That is so random, I am not dating anyone. What made you think that I am?” He asked.

“I don't know, you are glowing.” Soobin replied.

“He is not, if he was I would have known.” Jungkook said.

“No matter how much you say you are best friends, there is always the possibility that the other person is hiding something.” Yeonjun exclaimed.

“Really What are you hiding from me?” Soobin asked.

“Everything.” Yeonjun shrugged his shoulders.

Jungkook was still waiting for Y/n to come. The party just started, and there weren't many guests yet.

Jungkook's breath caught. As he saw her. Y/n's elegance stunned him.

Taehyung's eyes widened.

"Guess I was wrong," Taehyung whispered, disappearing into the crowd. She can't be seen him like this, his continuous appearance like this will make her suspicious.

Y/n's gaze locked onto Jungkook, her heels clicking as she approached.

"Hi," she said, her voice uncertain.

Jungkook found his voice. "Y/n."

She fidgeted with her dress. "Am I overdressed? I'm here to work, after all."

Jungkook's eyes roamed her attire. "My sister insisted I wear this. I wanted my usual—"

Jungkook's words cut her off. "It's perfect."

Their eyes met, the air thickening. "Thanks."

Y/n's poise initially impressed Jungkook. But as the evening wore on, he noticed subtle signs of discomfort.

Her heels, she was not expecting to follow Jungkook around in the party like this. He was not sitting still, and Y/n had to walk around with him too, greet each person.

Jungkook observed, silent. Just then, his father's booming voice summoned them.

"Jungkook! Join me for a word." His father said. Jungkook wanted to avoid his father.

"Jungkook, what possessed you to hire her? On the top bring her here?" his father demanded. Y/n's eyes flashed, but she remained calm. "Considering her...history, it's reckless," his father continued.

Jungkook's jaw clenched. "It's my choice."

His father chuckled. “Your choices are ridiculous.”

“I got it from you,” Jungkook said. His father looked at Y/n.

“I am quite impressed that you wrote that article, please write more. My son really needs a reality check. Your article exposed Jungkook's...indiscretions. Write more like that, focusing on facts.”

Y/n smiled. “Sure Sir, I am glad you like it. I'd love to write about you. However, your...exploits are too extensive for an article. I'll need to write a book."

The room fell silent. Jungkook chuckled. He loves how she made his father silent

"Ah, you're bold. I like that." His father spoke. He took out his personal card and handed it to Y/n. “Let's meet again, I would love to talk to you more.”

Jungkook's face darkened. “Meet? I guess you got serious about the book.” Y/n said.

Jungkook's face turned icy. "Y/n, stop."

His father's smile grew. “Maybe, I will give you the insides of my personal life for your ‘research’.”

Jungkook swiftly excused Y/n, grasping her elbow. "Let's go," he said, his voice low.

Y/n raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"

Jungkook extracted the card from Y/n's hand. "This," he said, his eyes flashing.

The card his father had handed her. Y/n's confusion deepened. "What about it?"

Jungkook's voice dripped with disdain."The last thing I want is for you to become my stepmother."

Y/n's eyes widened. "Your stepmother?"

Jungkook's gaze burned. "My father's card, his invitation...it's not for an article. We both know.”

Y/n's face cleared. "Oh, that.”

Jungkook's grip tightened. "Don't play dumb, Y/n."

Y/n's smile sparked. "I am not.”

Jungkook's eyes narrowed. "Stay away from him."

Y/n's eyes probed Jungkook's. "You hate your father's affairs, yet you follow in his footsteps."

"I'm not like him.” Jungkook said, the part which he hates the most was the line where Y/n compared him with his father.

Y/n's skepticism was palpable. "Really? You're known for your conquests."

Jungkook's voice lowered. "I don't make promises or lie. I'm upfront."

Y/n raised an eyebrow. "That's just semantics."

Jungkook's gaze intensified. "My father toys with emotions, manipulates. I don't."

Y/n's tone turned sharp. "You're just codifying your wrongdoing."

Jungkook's face darkened. "I respect boundaries."

Y/n's smile twisted. "Respect? You charm, use, and discard."

Jungkook's eyes flashed. "That's not true. I offer, and if they accept, we both get pleasure and good experience.”

Y/n stepped closer. "Isn't it? You're justifying harmful behavior."

Y/n's words struck a nerve. They always do. “You still have time to stop, I am sure You must still feel lonely even after going out with so many girls.”

He couldn't agree more. It's true that he feels lonely. “When I am serious, the person I love isn't.”

She looked at him. “Who broke your heart?”

Jungkook shrugged his shoulders. “Let's say it's not the pain of heartbreak but betrayal, I don't want to get hurt like that again.”

“Interesting. What happened?” She asked.

“Dad slept with my girlfriend who I really loved at that time. I expected that from dad, but not from her. After that, I would rather not involve myself in any serious relationship.” He exclaimed. Why did he tell her all this? He didn't mention that to anyone after it happened.

She nodded her head. “I understand your fear. But this way you are missing out on finding true love.”

“I don't want true love. Let's say, if I really fell in love with someone, I would like to have complete ownership over her mind and body.” He exclaimed. Making Y/n chuckled.

“I expected that from you.” She said,

“Oh, so you have expectations from me?” He smiled.

“Only bad ones.” She replied.

Y/n's perception of Jungkook shifted; maybe he wasn't that bad.

But then Jungkook excused himself, leaving Y/n alone. She decided to have a drink, she bumped into someone and she was shocked to see someone.

“Who let you come in?” One of Soobin's friends said, Y/n recognize him from that night.

“You all got out of jail?” Y/n said she was not surprised to see them at this party, she was expecting to see them here, she knew they were rich brats.

"We did, within in a few hours of going to jail with help of Soobin’s brother. “ He said.

“Woah, incredible your brothers encourage your shitty behavior too.” Y/n exclaimed.

“What about you? Why are you working for him then huh?” Another one asked. Y/n was confused.

“What do you mean?” She asked.

“I am talking about Jungkook hyung, he helped us that night.” one said proudly.

Y/n's anger reignited. "Get lost."

Soobin and Yeonjun were not there since the moment they saw Y/n with Jungkook, they were hiding from her. As well as Taehyung who was hiding from her too.

As she turned to leave, Jungkook reappeared. "Y/n, what's wrong?"

"Thought you were a good person, but you're the worst," Y/n spat. He holds her arm to stop her from leaving.

“Can you tell what happened?” He asked.

"How could you bail them out after what they did?" She asked. Jungkook's confusion turned to alarm.

"Who?"

"Those boys," Y/n gestured.

"Soobin's friends." Jungkook's eyes narrowed. Fury ignited. "Did they...?"

Y/n's nod confirmed her suspicions. Jungkook's face darkened. Soobin lied to him, he told another story to him and Jungkook trusted his brother blindly like that. He grasped the situation. His brother's involvement. Betrayal and rage fueled him.

"Y/n, wait!" Jungkook called.

But she was gone. Jungkook's eyes blazed. Time for reckoning.

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Taehyung paced on the balcony, frustration etched on his face, he was looking impatient he wanted to go to the party and see Y/n but everyone knows him and he can't risk his identity getting revealed like that to y/n

"Why are you two here?" he asked Yeonjun and Soobin. Yeonjun looked nervous, he was continuously biting his nails.

Soobin shrugged. "Party sucks."

Taehyung raised an eyebrow. "Liar. There is something you both are hiding, I can see it on your faces.”

Just then, Jungkook stormed onto the balcony, anger radiating.

"Soobin," Jungkook growled. Soobin's smile faltered. Jungkook's slap sent Soobin stumbling.

"What the—?"

"Harassing a woman?" Jungkook seethed."You're 20, even your dick hasn't grown fully and already ruining lives?”

Taehyung and Yeonjun exchanged shocked glances.

"Jungkook, calm down," Taehyung intervened.

Jungkook's glare pinned Soobin. "You're better than this. Don't remind me that you are that slut’s son because of whom my mom died.”

Soobin clenched his jaws, he can't believe Jungkook said that to him. Jungkook hates Soobin's mom but he always loved Soobin. And was nice to him.

Taehyung stepped forward. "Jungkook, what's going on?"

Jungkook's chest heaved. "Y/n. Those idiots harassed her that night and not only that they lied to me and made me bail them out of jail."

Taehyung's eyes widened.

"Soobin was involved?"

Jungkook's fury reignited. "Not just Soobin, Yeonjun too.”

Taehyung placed a calming hand on Jungkook's shoulder. “Calm down. We will handle this.”

Jungkook pushed his hand away and then hold Soobin's collar

Taehyung watched, concerned.

Jungkook's protective side surprised him. Jungkook dragged Soobin and Yeonjun out.

They entered the lawn, where their friends had bruised faces. Jungkook's anger intensified. He led them to Y/n, who was standing out.

"Apologize to her," Jungkook demanded.

Soobin and friends hesitated. Jungkook's glare left no room for refusal. They all apologize one by one. Except Soobin who was still quiet.

“Soobin,” Jungkook exclaimed his name.

"I'm sorry," Soobin mumbled.

Jungkook’s eyes narrowed. "Sorry isn't enough." Jungkook's voice rose. "Try again. Mean it."

Soobin swallowed. "I'm truly sorry for what I did that night. It was wrong."

"Learn from your mistakes, you guys are literally kids.” Y/n said. 

Jungkook released Soobin. "Leave.”

The group fled. As they went back in, Taehyung was there, “Where? It's not. You all come with me” he said and took them away.

Y/n turned to Jungkook. “I am sorry, I swear I really didn't know what they did, Soobin lied to me, but I should have done a proper check before bailing them out like that, I would never encourage such behavior-”

"Thank you." Y/n said.

Jungkook's chest still heaved. He stared at her face, before she walked away. He put his hand over his heart, a minute ago he was so furious that he was ready to kill and now suddenly his anger melted away.

He held her arm, and pulled her closer. He cupped her face, and wanted to kiss her. It surprised her. As his lips touched hers.She quickly pushed him away, and she punched his face. Jungkook realized what he just did.

“I am sorry, I just,”  He is not sure what to say, he is not sure why he suddenly felt the urge to kiss her.

“You just leave me speechless with your behavior." she said and left.

Jungkook ran his fingers through his hair, “I messed again.”
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