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The Park Corp. charter has just arrived, and Mr Park Jimin, president of PARK Pharmaceutical Corp., has returned after a long flight from Australia, where he was in charge of the company's new trail drug distribution. He was on the phone with one of his Bangtan club members, whom he hadn't seen in person in over a month. He has just landed at Incheon Airport, Seoul. He spent two weeks in Berlin and nearly a month in Melbourne, Australia, working in and checking out the labs. He's looking forward to unwinding in his penthouse. He is in desperate need of a vacation. Everyone knows he is a workaholic, but he does so with vigour when playing.

He walked like a runway model on it as an airport runway, strutting, and the women he passed, he almost caused them whiplash or hyperventilate. They couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the young, superhot Ceo. Mr Park and his amused chief of staff, who dragged after him with the luggage, were utterly oblivious to all the adoring and appreciating eyes.

He was on the phone with Taeyhyung, a brotherhood friend, using the Bluetooth speaker. Mr Bak Eunoo, his chief secretary, grinned amusedly. Even though he was assigned the most challenging task of taking over the CEO and presidency of his grandfather's corporations, he has a great deal of respect for Mr Park. The Chairman is his granddad. His granddad has come to stay in one of his penthouses in Seoul for a few months. He tends to be obnoxious and intrusive in their life.

There's a reason his grandfather appeared out of nowhere. His dad does not want to run the businesses. Thus, he has owned and operated his Japanese restaurant since he was 20 years old. It was a huge success, and his business strategy penetrated Western markets. His father became a franchisor with over 200 restaurant chains throughout the globe. He and his mother were the only company owners. His younger brother will take over because he has too much on his plate with the new CEO's responsibility.

He knows his granddad is cunning; he must have something up his sleeve other than coming to upset his employees. He was wondering if his grandfather was still set on marrying him off. After he awarded him the CEO post, his conniving granddad wants to see him settle with the proper woman. He constantly complains about the Bangtan club's lack of ambition when pursuing women. That is why arranged weddings are so popular among wealthy tycoons.

Jimin was curious as to whether the new researchers had settled in. His granddad informed him that the researchers had been hired as part of the new development team. Ms Yeo, he hopes, will be able to deal with the youngsters. For nearly sixteen years, she has worked for his granddad. They generally hire academics from universities, but they decided to recruit their researchers full-time in the labs two years ago.

His parents decided to take a well-earned vacation and are currently in Italy for a month. His ex-girlfriend lives in Venice, which is somewhat ironic. They had only been dating for a few months, and she was looking for a long-term relationship. Sorry, but he isn't a man who makes commitments. He's overly busy and doesn't believe in prolonged play. A woman never ties him down; He adores living as a bachelor. It's an ideal choice for him. He enjoys having the freedom to date the most beautiful women worldwide.

His polish girlfriend,Agnieszka whom he dumped a week ago pleaded with him to give her another chance, and she was determined to be the one to tie him. He had a lovely girlfriend whom he dated for two months and even engaged during the undercover stint.. The devil knows how she did it, but he didn't want to be tied down, so when she caught him in an "uncompromising situation," with his ex girlfriend, Agnieszka she fled from the restaurant. She was tragically hit by an approaching delivery vehicle. She died suddenly on the spot. He was never able to recover from the tragedy. As a result, he will not be marrying or committing to anyone soon, n way.

As he heard the ranting from the other side, he continued speaking candidly on the speaker," Ugh, come on, Jimin! We haven't seen you in a month. On Saturday, the Bangtan Club will meet at the country club. Please join us. For the first time in weeks, we will have the whole group. Even Yoongi, with his busy schedule, will make it...make a plan, man," Taehyung grumbled.

"Tae, you know my meddling granddad just returned from a three-month European trip and wants to prepare my ceremonial inauguration into the Seoul company--I don't want to go. There's too much to do?" He attempted to soothe Taehyung.

"Your granddad is great and all, but he's a touch too pushy for my tastes." As he thinks of Jimins' granddad, whom the BANGTAN Club lovingly refers to as Ol' Mr Park, Taehyung smiled with a bemused tone laced in his deep voice. When they are all free, his friends love to spend time with his granddad.

He laughed, "How is everyone nowadays? I spoke to Hoseok and Jungkook three days ago."

"You have to be here to observe Yoongi adjust to being a young daddy," Taehyung joked. "His mother is the ever doting grandmother, and he is very mellow and loving. Jin is still oblivious to his PA's feelings for him...remember the girl who used to lavish him with love and gifts...the one with the enormous spectacles we used to refer to as Goggles...she returned to Seoul. Hoseok is still indecisive about who he wants in his life. Jessica decided to return to Seoul for good--"

Jimin becomes puzzled. "What are you talking about? She had no desire to remain in South Korea with our Hobi; she always turned his marriage proposals down. Why now?"

Taehyung chuckled, "Yeah, until she had to fight for his heart with another woman--but enough about the boys. Will we be seeing each other this weekend?"

Jimin furrows his brows as he notices his secretary urging him to wait patiently until his sports car enters in front of him. He doesn't want his employer to have to take a long walk. When the car came to a halt in front of Jimin, and his secretary opened the door for him, he sighed and entered, thanking Mr Eunnoo for his assistance.

"Okay, Tae, I'll attempt to free my Saturday schedule. Then I'll see you all. Okay, I'll phone the Hyungs when I get home. "They spoke for a few minutes before hanging up.

"Where are you going, Sir? Mr Park Sr is waiting for you at the company, sir..." his chief secretary asked in the mirror. Jimin smirked and shook his head, his fingers brushing through his gleaming hair.

"Plans have changed, Eunoo..."

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You groan as you clean the last test tube and return it to its proper place in the holder. You're feeling a little overwhelmed by all the challenging work. You stayed up until after 11 p.m. yesterday working on a project that you believe would benefit your company in the future. You are one of the most inspiring and knowledgeable members of this research department's team.

Your department head is Ms Yeo, who is both kind and efficient. In this department, you are a group of four biochemists. You've only been on the team for a week. While you hurriedly filled out the most recent report for Hey-Ji, the youngest researcher. You don't want Ms Yeo to be on the girls' case because she forgot to fill in her analysis accurately and omitted some essential information.

Working at PARK Pharmaceuticals is a dream come true for you. They are one of Asia's most prestigious research institutes. The dynamics within this family are fantastic. The working conditions are excellent, and you are given a great deal of freedom in this lab the pay is awesome that will help you pay off your own student debts. Unfortunately, you can't afford an apartment and is still staying with your parents.

The team is developing a revolutionary multi-vitamin drug that will aid and improve the stamina and memory of active persons over 60. For several months, you've been testing trial after trial, and you're all optimistic that you'll make a breakthrough.

Mr Park Hyun, their chairman, was ecstatic with the most recent trial results. They only need to complete the final testing before the product is available for the market. Various sports universities, gyms, pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics from all around Asia have already placed a bit to purchasing this ground-breaking drug.

You could feel the weariness in your bones. You're not sure why you're exhausted; perhaps it's because your heart was crushed for the second time on your birthday. Yesterday You taught your male best friend recognize his feelings for you and finally ask you out. How can someone be so oblivious? Everyone, including your coworkers, is aware of your deep feelings for Mingyu.

You believed he was the love of your life and your best friend, a very wealthy heiress, Sejeong thinks Mingyu will finally see your love for him. However, he just invited you to his internet cafe and gave you tickets to see "your" favourite singer perform live. It wasn't even your personal favourite, but it was his. When you initially met, you told him you liked this particular singer. He has no idea what you want and dislikes. Some friend. He was dating some beautiful women, but he was vicious in his rejections.

He was dumped by the girl he was supposedly in love with a year ago because he wasn't ambitious and didn't have enough money to support her if they decided to marry. So you believed you had a chance with his love. However, Sejeong informed you a few days ago that she witnessed him and his ex-girlfriend reuniting at a restaurant. They are dating again after she asks him to accept her back.

He didn't even bring it up to you. You've never cried so hard as you did when you realized he'd never love you back. You're terrible at dating. Even in Germany, where you attended school and university, you were the outcast among your German peers.You never had a boyfriend. Perhaps you're doomed to be alone. Nobody likes to date a more intelligent girl, and you were a science nerd.

You were overjoyed when you met fellow Koreans at Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich, Germany, including your best friend Sejeong, who studied business accounting, and Mingyu, who studied business management.

You're just thankful to have your best friend at your side at all times, even if she enjoys taking advantage of your acting abilities. Her father always sets her up with unsavoury suitors, so she uses you to distract or chase them away. Her wealthy father wants her to marry a guy from the right social standing because she is a wealthy heiress. Your friend, on the other hand, is Miss Independent.

Your cell phone lit up as you were still reminiscing about your mediocre life, which is so dreary. You almost had a heart attack when you grabbed it from the table. It's your supervisor calling. You winced as you hurriedly opened your new flip phone, which you got as a birthday gift from Sejeong and heard Ms Yeo's loud voice.

"Minola, have you forgotten about our new CEO's inauguration? We'll be heading in right now. The team wants us to sit together, and the staff will take all the good seats in front!" she hurriedly informs you.

You leap to your feet "(oh mein Gott)Oh my God! I'll be there shortly. Please don't enter. Wait for me!." When you're anxious or stressed out, you always speak in German. Your Korean, on the other hand, is outstanding. You hurried out the door, swiftly removing your lab coat and brushing your hair with your fingers.

You're a superb sprinter, and after dashing past staff members for one minute, you were out of breath in front of your colleagues.

" What's the matter with you being so late?" As you battle to regain your breath, Ms Yeo inquires.

You looked at Hye-Ji, but she shook her head quietly as if she didn't want Ms Yeo to know about her inability to complete the analysis in time because she had requested you to do it for her during lunch. which you achieved, yet your daydreaming caused you to be late.

"Oh, I was preoccupied with the trail test data analysis. I don't want to forget to hand you the report at the end of the day, so--" Pressing your lips together while you noticed Hye-Ji, exhaled a sigh of relief.

She said a silent "thank you" to you.

Ms Yeo lets out a sigh. "It was completely unnecessary, Minola. Today, I'd only needed Hye-Ji's report. Take it easy, please. You are overworking yourself." She grinned as she saw your relaxation.

Stevie, your department's only male colleague, smiled and hugged you on the side, and you raised your brows at him. "It's great; it shows how diligently our young researcher works. I call her "beauty with a lot of brains."

"Thanks, we can go in now," you chuckle, gesturing to all the busy employees entering the conference centre's double doors. The PARK industry has its custom-built conference room for press conferences and essential staff meetings.

Flowers and large welcoming banners were placed across the hallways. You shook your head and could feel the excitement in your tummy at the prospect of seeing the new CEO for the first time.

You all walk inside the meeting room, but enthusiastic colleagues have claimed all the front-row seats.

"Let's go--" All you have to do is follow Stevie to the back row. A few colleagues in the row before you smile and gaze back at Ms Yeo as they gesture to you.

They inquire, "Hello, is this our new hire?" Ms Yeo smiles and motions for you to sit, and you nod.

"Meet Han Minola, born and raised in Germany for 16 years and permanently settled in Korea." With a wave, you smile and bow. They are pulled to your open, bright, rosy face and broad smile right away. They heard through the grapevine that Ms Yeo's newest addition is an intellectual prodigy. They're amazed by your infectious smile. You started a week before Hye-Jin and Stevie.

When the MC took his place in front of the podium, you all took your seats. You looked to the front and saw old Mr Park, the strict chairman of the board. He has a commanding presence but a proud expression on his face. You grin. You're curious about the CEO's appearance. His grandfather isn't particularly good looking. You have a little chuckle.

"Please have a seat!"The Mc says loudly into the microphone.

"It seems the rumours are true that young Mr Park is quite the workaholic," Stevie said quietly as he stared at the front.

"He didn't even arrive," Hye-Ji chuckles, "yet he was starting to work on the day he returned to Korea, I heard. I heard he was in Australia and Berlin for about a month." Wow, you raise your brows. He was in the country where you were born.

"He has a strong work ethic," Ms Yeo said with a nod, "But he's a bit of a player-" she chuckles lightly.

"I heard from the girls of team three that he is quite hot!" Hye-Ji said gently, glancing at you with a hand over her mouth. " Oh really", as you nod when you look at his grandfather, you have to question the statement. If you think that's good looking, they don't know what they're talking about.

As you notice, you flash a wide grin. "Who knows. When I joined the company here, he wasn't around, and I didn't see him at all. But look at the chairman...how attractive could his grandchild be?" you murmured back and pointed to the chairman in the front row. Hye-Ji was shoved beside you with a playful nudge.

"No, he's super gorgeous, and he looks like a celebrity," Ms Yeo snorts. She met him a few times in the past when he and his granddad met. He is quite a looker.

"--well, the apple doesn't fall from that tree," you giggle as you interrupt her.

"The president will give his inauguration speech right now," the MC says, a little nervously.

When you all turned your heads to the side double doors, you started clapping enthusiastically. As a young man with glasses entered, there was stunned silence. You turn to see Hye-Ji, who has her gaze fixed on the "president." He also doesn't look too bad, and he isn't the term "hot" in any way.

"Oh, he's so hot!" gushed Hye-Ji. Her eyes sparkle with glee.

Ms Yeo's brows furrowed in confusion, "Well, it's not--" she said, her face flushed as she looked around.

However, she couldn't finish her speech since the guests in the hall were muttering. As you witness the guest's bewilderment, you look around, puzzled. What!

"I'm chief secretary Bak Eunoo on behalf of the President," the man in glasses says, clearing his throat.

With puzzled expressions, you and Hye-JI glance at each other. Ms Yeo and Stevie are equally taken aback. They appear to have lost a few words.

"I shall deliver his inaugural speech--" a sense of astonishment entered the atmosphere as Mr Bak nodded, although he looked uneasy at old Mr Park's apparent displeasure. Many eyes are widened, some mouths are slackened, and jaws are open.

When elderly Mr Park jumped up, you all stared enthralled. "What the hell is going on here!!! Where has my obnoxious grandson gone?" You could feel the deep wrath in his demeanour as he swung his cane around. You hope the elderly gentleman does not suffer from high blood pressure. His face was flushed, he appeared to be sweating, and his body was trembling as he jabbed a finger in the direction of Mr Bak, who appeared to be surprisingly calm and composed. He was merely there to perform his duties.

His assistants rushed him back to his seat to help him relax. As you started to snort, you pressed your lips together. Oh, my goodness, this is gold! In his absence, the young president shines, yet his grandfather is unimpressed. It almost makes you feel terrible for the young CEO.

"Well...well," you smirk, your eyes blinking with mischief, "what an unusual turn of events."

Mr Bak clears his throat and continues his address, "...thank you to everyone on our staff who worked so hard to put together this auspicious ceremony--" the guests all applaud, appearing befuddled at Mr Bak"-although I explicitly stated that I didn't want or need one. I hope that we will only meet for vital business matters in the future rather than for such inconvenient and ceremonial activities. Let us appreciate our time and make good use of it--"

Mr Park seemed outraged. Mr Bak concluded with a nervous tone in his voice, avoiding old Mr Parks' livid face. You all looked wide-eyed at him.

"--I'll introduce myself properly soon--" he concluded."--Thank you"

Hye-Ji furrow her brows, "Is that it?" she asks, startled.

You snicker loudly behind your hand as you gaze sideways at your colleagues' astonishment at the scene in front of you.

"This is (tolle ) amazing! ...much superior to a Kdrama!" You gush with a snort.

Old Mr Park appears to be beside himself, and everyone can see that he is on the brink of going to war.

He abruptly rose and yelled, "What a bunch of idiots. Damn it! "Old Mr Park exclaimed angrily. As he bared his teeth, his nostrils flared. His poor assistants tried everything they could to console him but to no avail. You bite your lower lip and try not to chuckle out loud. This is quite amusing.

"Oh, he'is soooo mad!!!" Stevie exclaims as he looks to the front rows. His shoulders slumped slightly.

Hye-Ji was concerned and shook her head. "Mr Park will die prematurely of the actions of young Mr Park. What happens if he has a heart attack?"

"Now, where is our president?" Ms Yeo asks, her brows furrowed. The change of events caught everyone in the room off guard. The entire hall exudes a sense of bewilderment and anticipation.

You turn to your colleagues, laughing, and say, "The new CEO looks like an interesting person--" you smile widely, a glint in your eyes, and shrugging your shoulders, still mystified.

Mr Park, despite not being present, made a memorable statement...

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A/n. I hope you like the first chapter of the two leads in the same chapter.

A shout out to the first commenters. Thank you so much for supporting Jimin in this fanfic.

@Authortius and KimBarsha7

Question 1: What are your thoughts on Ol' Mr Park and the leads?

Question 2: Will Mingyu ever know about your feelings for him?

Question 3: Will you ever get over your crush on your best friend?