FACE-OFF | PJM

Chapter 41

After Lisa witnessed Seulgi with a mysterious guy in front of the hotel, she was determined to unravel their relationship. She dedicated considerable effort to her investigation and, thanks to her extensive network of contacts, she eventually unearthed the details of their connection.

Seulgi, however, was exceedingly cautious when it came to their public appearances. Whenever they were together in public, they refrained from displaying any overt signs of intimacy. In fact, they would go to great lengths to conceal their romantic involvement, often resorting to clandestine rendezvous. Seulgi's fear of being recognized was palpable, to the extent that she never took him to her downtown residence.

This discretion was not solely a matter of personal preference for Seulgi; she was acutely aware of her reliance on Lisa's uncle's financial support for her livelihood. Consequently, she knew she needed to tread carefully and avoid any actions that might jeopardize her financial security.

Lisa's investigation also revealed that Seulgi's meetings with the mysterious man occurred exclusively on Wednesday or Saturday nights. This limited schedule made it challenging for Lisa to gather evidence or capture any intimate moments from outside their private space.

Unable to capture any intimate moments from outside, Lisa devised a new plan: she decided to obtain evidence from within their private space. To execute this, Lisa resorted to bribery and approached a reporter for assistance.

Before long, she received promising news – the reporter successfully infiltrated the hotel by disguising himself as an employee. With this covert access, he managed to capture revealing photos of Seulgi and her younger model boyfriend, Jeno.

When Lisa finally laid eyes on the incriminating photograph, she was overcome with disgust. The image depicted Seulgi and her boyfriend feeding each other, and shockingly, they were using their mouths for this intimate act.

Taking the photograph, Lisa handed over the agreed-upon payment to the reporter. She implored him to keep their collaboration a secret for the time being, as she intended to show her uncle first.

Jungkook observed her intense concentration on her phone screen, though her expression was unmistakably one of disgust. He couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head. "Why do you keep looking at it if it makes you want to throw up every time you see it?" he asked with a hint of amusement.

Lisa continued to study the photo, her determination unwavering. "Oh, today I indulged a bit too much. It's alright to let a little out," she replied, trying to downplay her discomfort.

Curious, Jungkook inquired further, "So, what's your plan now?"

Lisa's gaze remained fixed on the image as she responded, "I'll have someone take these photos to show my uncle."

Jungkook raised an eyebrow, a note of skepticism in his voice. "Why bother? He's coming in two days, isn't he?"

Suddenly, Lisa, who had been lost in thought, was jolted back to reality as she remembered the upcoming banquet. Her uncle would indeed be in attendance.

A mischievous glint appeared in Lisa's eyes as she blinked and said, "I just thought of a brilliant idea."

Jungkook firmly gripped the steering wheel as he voiced his concern, "Why do I get the feeling that your plan might bring suffering to Seulgi?"

Lisa chuckled and edged closer to him, teasingly calling him "Second Lead." She appreciated his understanding of her intentions.

She then opened up, a hint of nostalgia in her voice, "You know, sometimes I think I should thank Seulgi and my uncle. If it weren't for their actions, how could I have broken free from Mingyu and ended up with you?" She paused before asking a more serious question, "Have you ever considered that our relationship might be a mistake? Will you regret being with me?"

Without hesitation, Jungkook replied, "No, I won't."

Lisa beamed with satisfaction at his response, expressing her contentment, "Being with you is far better than being with Mingyu. Not only do we share a strong connection in bed, but we also communicate effortlessly outside of it, right?"

Jungkook tenderly stroked her head and gently suggested, "Lisa, as a woman, can't you be a bit more..."

"Reserved?" Lisa interjected, finishing his thought.

"Yes," Jungkook affirmed.

"Why should I be reserved in front of you?" Lisa scoffed playfully. "Let's head over to Jimin's house. I want to share these pictures and give them a good laugh."

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A/N: Drama is coming!