Y/N narrows her eyes and almost gapes at him. She contemplates his words again and glares at him when she realises what he's hinting at.

Did he just insult me?!

With that signature arrogant smirk of his never leaving his face, he bites his lips as he cracks his knuckles before speaking, "It's not going to be easy for you, Choi. Especially...," he trails off before glancing at Yoongi and continuing, "When Mr. Min, considered as the best designer, is your competitor."

Great! Now you praise my rival in front of me and give him another reason to mock me. She glances at Yoongi with the corner of her eyes. On the words of praise by Jungkook, he stands there with his head up, with a hint of that arrogance that he always has. Wow, this shortie is looking tall right now. Y/N thinks.

"And Mr. Kim... He's pretty well too," he glances at Taehyung. Y/N can feel Taehyung's shocked expression at it that he is almost about to choke. "So, be careful, Ms. Choi. You gotta have a hard time here," he pokes his inner cheek and warns her.

Y/N at this moment feels her blood boil. If he wouldn't have been her CEO, she would have punched the hell out of him, making him beg for her to stop. She clenches her jaw and looks down. Why is he like that?!

Because I hate you, Choi.

You think I like you? I hate you fuckin much too, Jeo--wait... How did he hear my thoughts?!

Y/N widens her eyes and looks at Jungkook while Jungkook stares at her blankly.

Wait... Did she hear my thoughts? But how is it possible?

The same I'm thinking about! How is it possible?! How did you hear my inner voice?!

Jungkook raises his brow in a mix of confusion, surprise and fear. He has never witnessed it. A human who can read minds like mystical creatures, like him, can do? He leans onto his chair and commands, "You all may leave."

They get up and give a bow to Jungkook before making their way out. Y/N is still in daze by the previous event. She's taken aback. Holy shit!! How did he do it?! What is he?!

None of your business, Just get out of my sight, right now!

She can still hear him. She turns her head enough to see him through the corner of her eyes and gives him a glare. Soon after, she walks out too.

She is all lost to notice Yoongi standing in front of her, just inches away. He has that devilish smirk, plastered on his face as he lowers his face towards her. Yoongi is generally short compared to other men. But in case of Y/N, he is some inches taller.

She looks around, thinking Taehyung is beside her but no. He is already gone, perhaps on his way to his own cabin. Yoongi stares into her soul and Y/N, bold as always, looks back into his eyes, "What is this behavior, Min?" she asks with her stern voice.

"Why Choi? Didn't you hear what Mr. Jeon said?" he asks her in a mocking tone, "I'm the best designer. See, even the CEO admits it. You-" he points with his index finger at her, "with zero work experience can never defeat me. You should quit, get it?"

This time, Y/N lets out a sarcastic laugh, "Quit? Really? What do you think I'm, Min? I ain't here to compete with your ass. I'm here to show my skills and my potential," with that, she hits his lower leg with a swift kick, making him groan as she frees herself from his grip and dashes out from there towards her cabin.

:::

On the other hand, in the CEO office:

Jungkook contemplates the previous situation. He cradles his head in his hands. Fuck, what is she?! Is she really a mystical creature like me?

He frowns in confusion. I must find it out. I can't let a danger roam around my office so freely. If she's something, I must fire her.

:::

Y/N walks up to her desk and slumps into her chair. She's fuming with anger, "Did he plan to intimidate me?! That arrogant piece of shit?!! What did he think of himself? He'll tell me to quit and I'll do it? Seriously? Me and quit?! Who does he think he is?! I feel like slashing his belly open with my claws!!" she grits her teeth and curses.

Just then, she realises- she has never actually used her powers. She doesn't really know how to. Sometimes, she wants to experiment with it but she's also worried and perhaps scared about the harm it may cause. She chuckles at the realisation. I'll make sure to attack Min Yoongi and Jeon Jungkook first if I use my powers some day. She smirks slyly at that evil idea. Wish I would meet someone who's a wolf too, they could teach me about my powers.

She stretches her limbs and practices some breathing techniques before she opens her computer and starts browsing about the new perfume, noting down every details in her notes and thinking of innovative ideas that would make her design quite out of the box and attractive.

After a while of working, she decides to take a short break. She wants to chat with someone so, she thinks of visiting Taehyung. To her surprise, Jimin and Hoseok are there too, chattering and giggling. Y/N smiles and teases them, "Hello guys, may I join your gossips too?"

They all cackle. Jimin dramatically bows to her and says, "Of course, Princess!" Y/N gasps at that and groans, "Oh please!!"

"Hey, I was thinking of something...," Hoseok mentions, "We never had a...you know... Break time together like this. Maybe we can have some chit-chat in the canteen?"

Everyone agrees to his fun idea and nods.

So, they decide to spend some good time together, chattering.

"Hey hey hey!!!" Taehyung yells in the middle of the conversation, grabbing the attention of all three, "I just forgot to mention the greatest event of today!!" he shines with his boxy smile.

"What is it, Taehyung?" Hoseok asks, slurping his strawberry boba tea.

"Mr. Jeon... He-he... Complimented me...," he widened his eyes. Y/N is confused. What's so... Special in it? She has no idea that Jeon Jungkook doesn't appreciate anyone. She thinks it's just her.

"Wow, bro congrats!!" Jimin thumps his back hard, earning a growl from Taehyung, "Oww that hurts!!"

"What's... So special in it?" Y/N voices out her confusion, earning blank stares from them.

"You seriously asking thi--"

Jimin clasps Taehyung's mouth, cutting off his muffles by his words, "Well, Jun--Mr. Jeon is very selective of his choices. It's very hard to match his likings. To get a compliment from a perfectionist like him, it's a great achievement...And it is Tae's first time...," Jimin awkwardly smiles.

Oh... So that narcissist doesn't compliment anyone... I thought it was just me.

"Did he compliment you too?" Hoseok asks her, not in a bad way, but in a friendly way, eager to know if she has achieved the same too.

Y/N couldn't help but scoff and roll her eyes, "This workplace and the staff is really perfect, except for those two men. I can't even tolerate their shadow!!" she mumbles in frustration.

The three men share looks. Taehyung speaks, "Well, like Jiminie said, Mr. Jeon has always been like that. And Yoongi... Man! That grumpy old man?" Taehyung twists his expression into a weird one thinking of him.

"He's not old, Taehyung. Just 32," Jimin gives him a side eye and corrects him.

"Whatever! All he does is sleep, work and eat. Nothing more! You know... This is the reason he has no friends here," Taehyung tells about him.

"I guess we should leave him to himself. Why are we talking about him like some neighborhood ladies?" Hoseok jokes, making them all giggle.

:::

The day comes sooner than Y/N had expected. She's quite excited today. After all, it's her first time giving a presentation, presenting her ideas. Dressing up more elegantly than usual, she makes her way to her cabin first. She checks her watch. Oh shit--the meeting is in 11 am and it's 10:55!!! Probably everyone must be present already in the meeting hall!!!

Y/N curses under her breath, realising she's running late. She quickens up her pace on the slippy floor, trying not to slip. She's greeted by a warm Jimin in front of her cabin.

"Jimin... What are you doing here?" Y/N asks him breathlessly, as she tries to catch her breath.

"Waiting for you...," he gives her a sly smile,"The meeting is in five minutes... Hurry up! Jungkook's gonna be furious!"

Y/N nods. Just then, she gets surprised by what she just heard, "Wait... Jungkook? You don't call him Mr. Jeon?"

Jimin's smile fades away. He looks around, trying to avoid her his confused gaze. Oh... You fucked up! He's actually forbidden to expose his close bond with Jungkook and how he is related to him. No one in the office knows about this.

"Ah... He's younger right. I'm 30, he's 28...it sometimes slips out of my tongue!" he laughs awkwardly.

Y/N assures him, "It's alright! I won't be telling him!" she winks at him.

Y/N is quick to set up her desk and rush to the meeting hall. As expected, everyone is already present there. She's nervous but retains her etiquette and bows to everyone. She looks for her seat and luckily, it's beside Taehyung and in front of Jimin. She heaves a sigh of relief.

As she passes by the people, she notices Yoongi staring at her and rolling his eyes. She scoffs at his expressions. As she takes her seat, she notices a pair of eyes fixed on her.

Jungkook.

As usual, he's staring at her with those cold, piercing eyes that are almost taunting her. She breaks the eye contact and fiddles with her fingers. I hope it goes well. She wishes.

And I hope you mess up badly, Choi.