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fourteen.

"And that's all, the contract needs to be written by the end of this week, I'd like it within 3 days so I can review it," Taehyung clasped his hands together and met eyes with the heads of departments seated around a oval table, "Any questions?"

"Is Mr. Jeon going to review the contract too? Or just you?" There was a bitterness to the question and it made Taehyung feel insecure.

"I don't know," Taehyung truthfully answered, he swallowed harshly when he saw the group glance at each other with annoyance, "He will be working with me since it's my first time doing this," he attempted to reassure the group.

"Have they created a model and map of what we're constructing? Our job is to build, not design," A man tutted, making it obvious that he didn't believe that Taehyung knew what he was doing.

"That'll be shared at the end of the week, this meeting was just informing you on what we will be expected to do. For now, the contract is what needs to be worked on and a price needs to be fixed," Taehyung pursed his lips together and awkwardly glanced around the room. He hid his trembling hands behind his back and waited patiently for any more questions.

"Are you permanent?" A woman asked, and Taehyung felt all the judgment in her tone. He could feel it from the others and it burnt against his skin.

Taehyung was ready to say yes, but a large part of him didn't believe it. Although the application was for a permanent full time job, he didn't believe he would be good enough to be there for a long time.

"No," He smiled and felt a sting in his heart when relief washed all over the workers faces, "Okay so, that's all for now. If you have any other questions you can email me," Taehyung spoke quietly as the group stood up and ignored him completely.

"What the hell was Mr. Jeon thinking hiring a 19 year old?" One laughed as they walked out. The laughter followed them and came to a stop when the door shut leaving Taehyung in an empty silent room.

He's probably going to fire me soon anyway. Taehyung chewed on his bottom lip and began to pack away his laptop. He let out a yawn and made his way out of the meeting room, the first thing he did was pull out his phone which surprisingly displayed Jeongguk's name.

Boss man
Have you started the meeting?
How did the meeting go? Is it over yet?

Taehyung smiled at the texts and began to type.

Th
I just finished it 🤭 it was all fine but I don't think ur employees like me 😢

Boss man
Why not?

Th
Idk probs think I'm shit at the job
Not wrong tho
Will work on it bae dw

Boss man
Don't call me bae.
Good, I hope your performance and knowledge improves as this is an important client and more important ones will come in the future.

Th
Yeah yeah

Boss man
Where are you now?

Th
Outside our office about to come in

Boss man
Great, photocopy the documents left in a brown folder on my desk. Do not touch anything else or do anything on my laptop. When you've done that leave it at the finance team.

Th
Wait what
Where r u

Boss man
A friend needed to meet me, I'll be there in ten minutes.