The Escort S2

Part 70: Fuckin smart-ass little shit

Taehyung's POV

As Kookie and I exit the elevator, Tae Juan waits by the conference room door. I must say I do like his morning upbeat greeting before what have been very stressful meetings. He waves awkwardly as we approach, and I smile. "Good morning, boss." Kookie nods and enters the room.

"Oh, Mr. Tae, will you look at this. I was just going into the conference room when your elevator arrived. I was hoping to wish you a hearty good morning today."

When we enter, Namjoon looks up from his laptop, "Can we get this meeting started?! You've been standing there for 10 minutes!"

I softly chuckle and Kookie looks at his watch. "Tae Juan, it's 8:58 -- you have 2 minutes to drool over Tae. I have to set up my laptop and get coffee. No hugs and those are not new pants. I know because I've taken them off him lots of times."

"Kookie!" I gasp as he takes a seat and starts to set up his computer.

Tae Juan clears his throat. "Good morning, Tae Juan. How are you? I'm happy you're here today," I say with a friendly smile.

"What did you say, Mr. Tae?"

"I said I'm happy you're here, because I wanted to thank you for your diligent hard work in making a difference." His eyes expand, and I whisper. "Kookie doesn't say it, but he really values you."

"Mr. Tae, I'm just beside myself. Might I say that you look lovely today? You're one snazzy dresser. Yes indeed." I giggle quietly.

"Oh, Tae Juan. You're too kind."

Namjoon, Jin, Jungkook and Johoon, one of the Jeon Corporation's attorneys, are sitting around the table. Namjoon checks his watch and it's 9:02.

"Tae Juan, is there a meeting today or what?" Namjoon impatiently sputters.

Tae Juan sits as I take my seat next to Kookie and I discover a hot coffee and a lightly buttered croissant waiting for me. "Thanks baby," I whisper.

"Hi, Tae," Jin says from across the table.

"Good morning, Jin. How are you?"

"I'm doing much better today, thank you."

"Thanks for those adorable new photos of the twins," I add.

"You're welcome," Namjoon clears his throat loudly. "Let's talk later," Jin says. I dip my chin in agreement. "Okay, Tae Juan, you can proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Jin. Welcome to you both. Ms. Lisa is not here today because she and Chanyeol will be starting stage one of our plan. Our first contact call occurred last night and was successful. Chanyeol did amazing." Jin and I softly clap as we look across the table and smile at each other.

"Mr. Jin and Mr. Tae, I want to introduce Johoon. She's the top attorney on my team. We are still looking to understand Triton and his company to aid in our take down."

"Oh, I believe we've met at my Holiday party," I say, giving a concerned look to Kookie because the last time I saw her Kookie was putting her drunk ass in a taxi.

My phone buzzes as I receive a text message. I take a quick look at my phone and it's from Kookie.

'Don't worry. She's excellent, before sundown.'

Johoon is attractive and professional in her demeanor. Who would know that she's a raging alcoholic after sundown? I will trust Kookie. Although he says his employees are a bunch of uncouth wild beasts, their work is stellar. I guess I'll find out today.