On My Command •||• Seventeen AU

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Author's POV: ☆

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Three days later.

The tension in the air was palpable as you stood in front of the manager, his eyes drilling into yours with an intensity that made your skin crawl. "You didn't recover the stolen products, did you?" His question was pointed, almost as if he was challenging you.

You raised an eyebrow, biting back the urge to lash out. "No, sir..." you answered, your tone laced with thinly veiled sarcasm. His hand shot out, gripping your chin, forcing you to meet his gaze. He smirked, a sinister glint in his eyes. "You know what that'll cost you, right?"

A dangerous grin curled your lips. "And why exactly am I the only one getting punished? It's not my fault your damn store doesn't have any security." You swatted his hand away, your voice dripping with defiance. Yuqi and Beomgyu exchanged knowing glances-they'd seen this side of you before.

The manager's eyes narrowed, caught off guard by your audacity. "You little-do you want me to fire you?"

You didn't back down. "Fire me? Because your store doesn't have the budget for a single security guard? Or is it that you're pocketing the money instead?" You tilted your head, feigning innocence, your voice cutting through the room like a knife.

For a moment, he was speechless, his bravado crumbling. "W-what are you implying?"

"You know exactly what I'm implying," you shot back, leaning in just enough to make him uncomfortable. "The company's successful nationwide. There's no way it can't afford proper security unless someone's skimming off the top. Should I take this up with the CEO?"

Yuqi and Beomgyu were silently cheering you on from behind. Your boldness was nothing new to them, but it never failed to amaze. The manager, realizing he was backed into a corner, stammered out a weak excuse before scurrying off, tail between his legs.

"Damn, that was epic," Beomgyu whispered, a smirk playing on his lips.

"Seriously, unnie, you're my hero," Yuqi added, eyes shining with admiration.

You waved them off, checking your phone as it buzzed. The manager had sent you a message, instructing you to handle an incoming shipment at the airport. A sly smile crept onto your face as you replied with a curt, "Send me the details."

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**Meanwhile, at the airport...**

Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, and Deokyeom were sipping their coffees, scanning the bustling terminal. They were waiting for the arrival of a critical shipment-a shipment they suspected had been compromised by their rivals.

"There," Jeonghan muttered, nodding towards a woman talking to a man who matched the description of the dealer they were expecting. His eyes narrowed as he noticed something off. "That's not the manager."

"What do you mean?" Joshua asked, following Jeonghan's gaze.

"The manager is supposed to be a guy," Jeonghan replied, suspicion growing in his chest. "Could they be using someone else to do their dirty work?"

Woozi was already tapping away on his laptop, pulling up information on the mystery woman. "Li Mei Quiang... She's listed as an employee from one of our branches, but there's not much else here."

Jeonghan's mind was racing. "Why would a manager delegate something this important to a regular employee?"

Woozi's eyes widened as more information came through. "It's possible the manager's a spy. He's only been with the company a month-just before this whole mess with two groups started."

Joshua frowned, piecing it together. "It was all planned. They sent him in as a mole."

"And what about her?" Deokyeom chimed in, nodding towards you. "She could be part of it, too. There's so little info on her, and she's been working there for two years. Seems like a perfect candidate for a spy."

Jeonghan sighed, his gaze still locked on you. "We'll keep an eye on her, but for now, let's make sure these products don't end up in the wrong hands."

The four men watched as you and the dealer loaded boxes into a truck. The tension was high as they followed you to the store, where they intercepted you just as you were about to offload the shipment.

Woozi approached you with a steely determination, flashing his ID. "These products need to be examined first."

You glared at him, blocking his path. "And who the hell are you to make that call?"

Woozi's irritation was palpable, but he kept his cool as he showed you his identification. Reluctantly, you stepped aside, arms crossed, watching as they took the boxes.

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"So, we managed to stop the sabotaged shipment," Soonyoung said, slumping into his chair, a sigh of relief escaping his lips. "But I'm still not sure about that girl," Jeonghan muttered, pacing the room.

"You think she's working with them?" Chan asked, leaning back in his seat.

"Possibly," Jeonghan replied, rubbing his temples. "She might be more involved than we thought."

"Relax, hyung," Chan said, trying to ease the tension. "They wouldn't send someone important out in the open like that. It's too risky."

Before Jeonghan could respond, Wonwoo and Mingyu entered the room, looking drained. "Turns out the ones who sabotaged our products were from EXO," Woozi announced, breaking the silence.

"EXO?" Chan echoed, incredulous. "What the hell do they want with us?"

"They see us as competition," Seungcheol said, his voice grim. "They've started a business here in Korea, and we're in their way."

"Great, so now we're dealing with a bunch of sore losers who resort to sabotage," Seungkwan scoffed.

Seungcheol nodded, his expression dark. "We've lost a lot of money because of them. But this isn't over. We're going to double down on security and make sure every shipment is checked thoroughly. And as for that girl..."

Jeonghan straightened, his eyes narrowing. "We'll keep a close watch on her. If she's working with EXO, we'll find out soon enough."

A tense silence settled over the room as the members of Seventeen prepared for the inevitable confrontation. The stakes had never been higher, but they weren't about to let anyone bring them down.

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You walked back into the store, still reeling from the encounter. Your mind raced, wondering what the hell just happened. But there was no time to dwell on it-you had a job to do. And something told you this was just the beginning of a much bigger game.

-a/n: this chapter was wild! talk about office drama, power moves, and shady managers. the tension is building, and you can bet the next part will be even crazier. stay tuned, because things are about to get intense!