NOBODY KNOWS *jeon wonwoo ff*

Veil of secrets

Choyeon sat at her desk, staring at the never-ending list of emails that flooded her screen. Her fingers hovered over the keyboard, but her mind was elsewhere. Lately, things had been slipping through her fingers—deadlines were tighter, the workload heavier, and the once-structured routine she thrived on was crumbling.

Her gaze drifted towards the office door as she heard a familiar voice. Jeon Wonwoo, the CEO of the company they were collaborating with, was here for another meeting. His visits had become more frequent, each time bringing a sense of comfort that Choyeon couldn't quite explain. There was something about his calm demeanor and understanding eyes that put her at ease.

As the meeting ended, Wonwoo lingered, his presence reassuring. "Hey, Choyeon," he said with a gentle smile. "You've been doing an incredible job handling everything. If you ever need help or just someone to talk to, I'm here."

Choyeon smiled, a warm blush spreading across her cheeks. "Thank you, Wonwoo. That means a lot."

Meanwhile, Daeggu watched the exchange from his office. His brow furrowed, a strange feeling gnawing at him. He had always valued Choyeon's efficiency and dedication, but recently, he found himself noticing more—how her eyes sparkled when she talked about her passions, or how her kindness touched everyone around her. It was confusing and unsettling for someone who prided himself on his cold, logical approach to life.

Throughout the day, Choyeon noticed subtle changes in Daeggu. He seemed more attentive, occasionally offering a rare smile or a brief moment of conversation. It was as if the ice had started to crack, revealing something deeper beneath.

However, the pressure at work was intensifying. Choyeon felt the weight of expectations crushing her, and it was becoming harder to maintain her composure. Deadlines were slipping, and the sense of control she once had was slipping away.

One afternoon, as she was sorting through documents, she overheard a conversation between two managers in the break room. Their voices were low, but the words were clear enough: "This collaboration is going to be a disaster if we don't act soon. There's too much at stake."

Alarmed, Choyeon leaned closer, her heart racing. She quickly realized that there was a potential saboteur within the company, someone who was working against the project from the inside. It was a chilling thought, and she knew she had to act fast.

Determined to uncover the truth, she sought out Suho, her best friend, for advice. He listened carefully, his expression growing serious as she explained what she had overheard.

"Choyeon, this is big," Suho said, his voice filled with concern. "You need to be careful. But you should also tell Daeggu—he needs to know what's going on."

Choyeon nodded, the weight of the decision heavy on her shoulders. As she returned to the office, she hesitated outside Daeggu's door, gathering her courage before stepping inside.

"Daeggu," she began, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside. "I think there's something you should know. I overheard some of the managers talking about the collaboration project, and it sounds like someone might be sabotaging it."

Daeggu's eyes narrowed, his expression a mix of anger and focus. "Sabotage? Do you have any proof?"

"Not yet, but I think we need to investigate before things get worse," Choyeon replied, meeting his gaze with determination.

As they worked together to uncover the truth, Choyeon found an old journal among some documents Daeggu asked her to review. Curious, she flipped through it and was stunned to discover entries written by her late mother. The entries detailed her mother's involvement in a similar collaboration project years ago, which had faced similar sabotage attempts.