The Arrangement | Taejin ✔️

One

"I don't see how this is good for the company."

"He has always been a problem."

"Way too young to be a CEO."

"Imagine the chaos to come."

"He should be removed-"

When Kim Jae-Duk walked into the conference room, everyone became silent. As the Chairman of JD Global made his way to his chair, everyone rose and bowed in respect.

"I notice that many of you have arrived on schedule today." Jae-Duk smiled tightly and indicated for everyone to take a seat. "I will not waste the time of others. I know you have all been discussing the latest news and Kim Taehyung."

Someone quickly raised their hand and said, "Chairman Kim, I'm sure you understand our worry. While we sympathize with Kim Taehyung, we fear this might have a negative influence on the company's image since it is anticipated that our stock prices will decrease since the news leaked. I will speak on behalf of everyone present to suggest you rethink your recent decision to promote him to CEO. Your son's well-known way of life does not mesh well with the company-"

There was an immediate and profound silence when Jae-Duk pounded his hand on the table. "I valued every one of your opinions, but the decision of who best represented my company rested solely with me. In addition, even though I can empathize with your concerns, it makes me sad that you have chosen to rely on tabloids and the fake news they publish rather than waiting for the facts to emerge on this issue.

In answer to your question, yes, it is accurate to say that my son is a father and that he has bestowed onto my wife and me the gift of a grandson. We are proud of him for not putting it off any longer than he needed to, but more than anything else, we are proud of him for listening to his heart.

Although the child was conceived outside of wedlock, you can still have peace of mind knowing that Taehyung is engaged to the child's father and that the wedding will take place in less than a month.

He has called for respect as he enters the next chapter of his life, not just as a CEO but also as a parent and a spouse. I have faith that you will be able to provide him the respect he deserves and stand behind him as he steers the company toward even greater achievement."

Wide eyes and hushed conversations continued until someone finally inquired.

"Kim Taehyung is getting married?"

With a grin, Jae-Duk said, "Of course he is. He has finally discovered the person with whom he would want to spend the rest of his life."

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"How can you and dad be so gullible? Someone died and left a kid behind and said it's mine, and you suddenly think it's true? That kid isn't mine, for sure. Someone who is a complete and utter joke is attempting to earn money."

"Taehyung, we have already verified this is your son," Kim Ye-Bin groaned as she stared at her son. "You are free to look at the DNA test results any time. You have to pull your thoughts back to earth and consider the gravity of this responsibility. Your father was required to attend an urgent board meeting because the board members are concerned about this."

"It doesn't matter what the DNA test shows because I'm telling you that the kid isn't mine. You can ship him off back to wherever he flew in from."

"Kim Taehyung, what the hell is wrong with you? You are referring to a living, breathing human person. Show some decency, would you? Furthermore, your kid is in the other room, regardless of whether or not you want him there. You are going to acknowledge and accept responsibility for this situation. Your father and I have preached to you incessantly that you need to quit doing the things that you do and start making better choices, but you have never listened to us, and now look at what has happened. This cannot be tolerated in any way!"