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In order to release your

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You remained motionless on the stairwell as you and your past locked gazes. As Jungkook's eyes locked in on you, a slew of emotions flashed through his mind, and Mr Lee had no idea that the two of you were fixated on each other. It was as though a mysterious power was holding your gazes fixed.

Taehyung, who had a candid conversation with Mr Lee, looked concernedly at his maknae-friend. Jungkooks' teeth were clenched and his lips were squeezed together firmly. Even if he appeared cool and stern, the maknaes knew Jungkook was all but OK after seeing his ex. They knew their Gukie would be in an emotional condition after seeing his ex.

When Mr Lee turned around, his eyes met yours and he grinned warmly. You looked at him with an unreadable expression on your face.

"Meet my buddies, Ms Song. We've been friends since high school. Please come meet them "He made an exaggerated hand gesture as if he was overjoyed to see his friends coming to his establishment after such a long time.

You provide a wry smile to the group's calculating eyes. Jimin's eyes were frigid, and Taehyung's face was expressionless as they peered at you with confused, furrowed brows. You felt lost and dejected just looking at them. You were so close two years ago, and you loved and respected each other...and now all you have is scorn and underlying hatred. You don't want to be here at all.

Your heart ached, and you pressed your lips tightly together as you stared back at the man whose main purpose in life was to destroy you.

"Oh, we met before Mr Lee...er...I need to leave... take care," you say, slightly bowing in the direction of the group, who stood speechless. Unconcerned about what they thought of you or your association with the actor/model, you swing your bag around your shoulder and grip your laptop bag to proceed to the entrance.

Mr Lee, on the other hand, delicately holds your elbow to prevent you from leaving his sight. The Bangtan's attention was drawn to his expression.Is there a connection between the two? Jimin and Taehyung glanced at Jungkook with anxiety, knowing that this girl continues to shake Jungkook's world. He hasn't really recovered from the treachery.

Jungkook's eyes were merely narrowed. As a result, she appears to have moved on. His gaze is drawn to her exquisite beauty. Her lustrous locks drew wayward thoughts into his head, which was wandering into uncharted territory. It was a period when his fingers were intertwined in her luscious locks, and he was deeply in love with her. He immediately shook those thoughts out of his head. He is no longer in love with the girl he once adored. Even if she still has that beauty, but it's masked by a deceitful heart. His eyes had turned chilly and were now devoid of any emotion. His heart, on the other hand, was fluttering erratically.

Mr Lee grinned nervously into your eyes and asked, "Are we still on for that lunch?"

You nod slowly, acutely aware of the Bangtan group's startled silence. You stay away from the young Jeons' gazes.

Oh my goodness! The timing couldn't have been worse.

"Er...yes...you have my number...just text me...bye," you say, nodding to the other young Ceo as you dash out the door. Only the sound of your heels on the treated floors could be heard as your heart raced rapidly in your ribcage. When are you going to be able to get away from Jungkook's scrutiny? Since that fateful pitch day, why has he been everywhere?

He had a calculated expression on his face. What was going through that hothead's head? You honestly hoped he wouldn't become involved with your relationship with Mr Lee. Mr Kang is counting on you to make this business a success, so you'll need this account.

As you walk to Jihyo's car outside, you take a deep breath of relief.

Mr Lee ushered the trio to his coffee shop's VIP area with a wide smile on his lips. At the circular table, they were all seated. His waitresses scurry to serve the handsome customers.

The Bangtan Elite isn't ready to talk about Jungkook's ex just yet. They're curious, however, about his connection to the ad executive.

Taehyung smiled as he took in his surroundings "We were afraid you were going to shut down this family restaurant. It'll be such a pity."

Mr Lee smiled. 'Oh, no!  This is a family-owned and operated business. My grandparents wore out their fingers... No way, I'm going to start renovating it with the assistance of my lovely Ms Song."

To the surprise of the other guys who were looking at him in panic, Jungkook inhaled deeply and hurriedly stood up "I'm sorry, but I need my tablet from the car! Please excuse me. My assistant requires information that I almost forgot to provide.'

Jimin looked puzzled when he said, "O—ok."

"All right, what do you want?" Implored Taehyung. Jimin and he exchanged a subtle glance. Jungkook was acting strangely. Something had been bugging him ever since he got from the dock. His emotions will be all over the place now that he has seen his ex.

"The usual...with a shot of espresso..."

He left the restaurant without waiting for a response and exited hurriedly.

....... 

You were out of breath as you approached your sisters ' car. You couldn't believe you could maintain such a calm demeanour in the presence of your ex-lover and friends who had dismissed you. Jimin was one of the maknaes who resented you much more now than before. Your first elite club friend was Taehyung. You were so close, but after the alleged betrayal, he simply separates himself from you; nevertheless, he wasn't as unpleasant or rude as Jimin is now. He didn't seem to be affected by anything.

You have heard about his horrible accident in which he lost a part of his memory. But, you make an effort not to become engaged in any Bangtan Elites-related news. You've taught yourself to be indifferent about anything.

You got a call from Jihyo when you finally got to the car,  "Hi sis... what's up?" You left her at the office.

"Oh, Jenna...do you remember the file I handed you yesterday? I'm looking for some information. The client has returned and is highly interested. They want us to pitch a cosmetic account in Paris. "Gosh, sis, we're going to get paid in dollars...it may put us on top..." she said, her voice brimming with pleasure. You were giddy with excitement.

"Oh my goodness!" you gasped, your eyes bright with joy. "Really...the paperwork is under the red folder in my white office cabinet...sorry, I forgot to return it to you...my word, this is great."  Mr. Kang was so faithful to his word that you wanted to leap up and down. He's sending you new clients. Your heart seemed weightless for a moment, but you felt a tight hold on your forearm just as you were ready to open the car door. With your back against the car door, you whirled around shocked. You gaze up with unexpectedly eyes with wide eyes.

When you furrow your brows, your jaw drops in surprise, and you visibly gulp when you glance into Jungkook's narrowed eyes, Jihyo was still on the phone. " Er...Ji...talk to you later," 

You swiftly put down your phone and raised your head to look him in the eyes, your gaze narrowing on the hand that had gripped you at the forearm...

"Mr. Jeon, what do you want?' You sighed quietly.

"What is your business with my friend?" he asks, openly disdaining you. He drew nearer to your personal space. You were nervous because of his close proximity, yet you maintained a cool demeanor.

You took a deep breath to keep your cool." I don't think it's any of your concern, Jungkook," you seethed.

"I believe it is when it concerns one of my closest friends...you are not going to ruin his life with your evil intentions .stay away from him," he grasped your arm a little tighter, and you winced as you tried to pry his fingers free. It's possible that it'll leave marks.

"Jungkook, leave me alone!  My dealings with Mr. Lee have nothing to do with you, your company, or my previous company..." You were furious by this jerk's arrogance.

Jungkook leans in close to your agitated face. His exquisite cologne delighted your senses. He has such a wonderful scent. But once you realize what he said, you swiftly reject that thinking.

"Do you think I'll stand by and let you wreck someone else's life?"

His gaze was fixed on you.

 Your breathing became terribly constricted "Years ago, you urged me to keep out of your life...so stay out of mine! It's none of your business what I'm doing with Mr. Lee! I'm tired of the pestering Jeons' "With a scowl, you retorted. What is the matter with this family? Didn't they have enough fun inflicting pain on you? They ruined you, your reputation, and your life at every opportunity, and now what...what can they gain from you?

Jungkook peered into your vulnerable eyes, which were piercing him like knives "Jenna... I'm giving you a heads-up. Mr. Lee isn't going to fall for your deception. You're an opportunistic golddigger. Have you squandered your millions now that you've set your sights on him...not on our watch...you hear me?"  His breath was blowing in your face like a fan.

You stared him down squarely and courageously. You will not be intimidated by him. Hearing him refer to you as a golddigger, on the other hand, slashed deep wounds in your already fragile heart. He caused you a great deal of pain, and you know there is no way to heal that wound.

Your heart is shattered. You simultaneously love and detest him with the same heart. Why can't you get over him? Why?

Why is he doing this to you? you exhaled deeply as you felt the burning behind your eyelids.

'Jungkook, why do you hate me so much? ...I've...asked for forgiveness...but you're still trying to destroy me...do you want me to exit the planet as well? Do you wish for me to cease to exist? I apologize for hurting you. I've paid the price,". —— while you attempted to hold back a sob, a single tear rolled down you're reddened face, Jungkook's chest moved up and down from the tension he felt seeing you so hurt and deflated.

"Don't you think you've had enough of hurting me?" you asked, wiping your eyes with the tips of your fingers as you inhaled deeply and returned his stare. " What am I supposed to do? ...for you and your family to leave me... I'm not even attempting to sabotage your relationship with Sullia. But you...Just please ....please I'm begging you ...let me live my life!!!"   So many indescribable emotions flooded through Jungkooks' doe eyes as your teary gaze locked into his. 

Jungkook felt tempted to take you into his arms and force you to admit that your relationship wasn't a lie and that you genuinely loved him.

He couldn't breathe just by staring into the woman's eyes, which still held a large part of his heart. His hand fell to his side.

He couldn't utter anything since he was speechless. It was as if his vocal cords had been stripped away from him. Jungkook backed away from you, his face deflated and his eyes unreadable.

You shook your head and, with an audible sob in your voice, you broke free and opened your car door with meaning, got in, and drove away without a second glance at the young Billionaire, leaving Jungkook staring at you with a dropped jaw.

Jungkooks' eyes were moist. When he looked into your pure heartbroken eyes, he couldn't breathe, and he knew it was all because of him. He was the source of her misery and sorrows. What makes you think he won't be involved in your life? Even if it's just to make your life more difficult?

He still thinks you are the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. His fiancee/best friend is stunning, but Jenna possessed an allure that drove men insane around her, and his beloved friend is no exception.

He deceived himself... he still hates loving you after all these years...

......

Your tears were streaming down your cheeks as you drove away. The flow was unstoppable. It was as if the containment walls had been shattered, allowing all of the repressed anguish and pain to resurface in all of its fullness.

After a few minutes on the road, you had to bring the car to a standstill.

You drove into an open parking spot near a complex merely to get your emotions under control. Your head dropped down on the steering wheel, your arms leaning on it.

Why aren't you capable of suppressing your affection for the jerk? Why are you still so enamored of him?

For goodness sake, he moved on! One of these days, he'll marry that deceitful Sullia. 

Is he aware of his darling, Sullia's role in your heartbreaking break-up two years ago?

A/N  I hope you liked the chapter on Y/n and Jungkooks' unexpected meeting.

Shout out to all my wonderful supporters of the Ceo-series. Every vote and comment is highly appreciated. Thanks to those who even added the book to their reader's lists

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Question 1: Do you believe Jungkook will get in the way of her new friendship with Mr Lee?

Question 2: Now that Jungkook has entered her life, will Jenna be able to let go of her past?

Question 3: Do you believe Jungkook will be able to uncover the truth?

Question 4: How can they get Sullia to admit her guilt?