"𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍"

HE HAS GONE CRAZY

Today is the day I’m giving up the most precious thing I possess. I would do anything to reclaim my company, but now I have to just give I dread the swarm of reporters waiting to bombard me with questions I won’t be able to answer.

I chose a stylish black outfit that caught my eye.

After bidding farewell to my mom and taking a deep breath, I stepped outside and drove off in my Benz, heading straight to "LEE'S ÉSTIER COMPANY OPERATIONS."

As expected, a crowd of reporters was already waiting for me. I put in my earbuds and scrolled to my favorite song, tuning out the chaos as I exited the car.

My bodyguards worked hard to manage the frenzy as I hurried into the building, ignoring the barrage of questions. I made my way to my office, removing my earbuds to find my bodyguards already positioned by the door.

As they opened it for me, the brilliant sunlight hit my face, almost blinding me.

There, I encountered the darkest eyes, filled with an unfathomable depth where even the brightest light couldn’t penetrate. His lips curved into a smirk, making him look almost heavenly, yet his heart seemed cold as stone. This was Jeon Jungkook, now my rival, lounging in my chair with his legs crossed, impeccably dressed in a black suit that had every girl fawning over his handsome appearance—except for me.

He slid his hand into his tuxedo and approached me. Taking a breath, I gazed into his deep, mysterious eyes, trying to decipher their intent.

As he drew nearer, an unfamiliar sensation washed over me, one I had never experienced before. However, I maintained a stoic expression.

He leaned in closer, demanding that I meet his gaze, which was filled with nothing but animosity. His lips twisted into a provocative smirk.

"You're here. I thought you’d hide away," he said, looking directly into my eyes as if searching my very soul.

"What are you talking about, Jeon?" I asked, sensing confusion creeping in.

He laughed, which caused my irritation to flare. "You lost your company. You've lost your respect due to your mistakes or should I call them crimes?" His gaze intensified as his smile faded, and he shot me a piercing glare.

"You can fool others, but not me, Miss Yn," he warned, resembling an impending volcanic eruption. I swallowed hard, exhaling deeply.

"You’re the one who retracted the case, Jeon," I replied, breaking our eye contact as his stare made me uneasy. He stepped closer, his breath grazing my shoulder, leaving me breathless and feeling hot, despite the air conditioning.

"You’re sweating, Yn. Are you—" I panicked and pushed him away, fearing he could read my thoughts. I needed to focus on my purpose for being there.

"Where are the documents? I don’t have time," I stated. He smirked again and chuckled.

"You don’t even have a job. What are you busy with? Housework?" His teasing infuriated me further."Yes! Take a seat," he said as I moved to my chair. I sat directly across from him, and after he handed me the documents, I signed them. Just as I was about to leave, his voice stopped me.

"Ms. Yn, I believe you need to sign these too," he said with a sly smile. My eyes widened in disbelief as I focused on the papers he held.

"Have you lost your mind, Jeon? What do you think you’re doing?" I snapped, shaking with fury, feeling downright enraged.

He was seriously suggesting marriage.

"Yes, I want to be your husband, and you will sign this contract," he said with a smirk that only fueled my anger further. I sighed, unable to grasp the absurdity of the situation, until a smirk crept onto my face.

"That's never going to happen, Jeon  fucking Jungkook." With that, I tore up the marriage contract and threw it at him with force. He shut his eyes in surprise, feeling the tension, then opened them, filled with fiery anger.

But he just stared at me in disbelief, unable to process what had just unfolded.

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