Undercover Desires | G.Tomioka x Reader |

Chapter 10

The morning air was thick with tension as Y/N arrived at Tomioka Industries, her heart racing at the thought of what awaited her inside. She had barely slept the night before, her mind haunted by the events of the previous day. The failed shipment, Giyuu's intense reaction, the unsettling conversation with Haruto—it all felt like a heavy weight pressing down on her chest. She knew she was in too deep, but there was no turning back now.

As she walked through the grand lobby, her heels clicking against the marble floor, Y/N couldn't help but notice how different the office felt today. The usual bustling energy was subdued, replaced by a quiet unease that seemed to permeate the entire building. Employees moved about their tasks with a tense urgency, their faces tight with worry. Y/N's own anxiety only grew as she made her way to her office, unsure of what the day would bring.

She had just settled into her chair when her phone buzzed with an incoming message. The screen lit up with a notification from Giyuu, and Y/N felt a surge of apprehension as she opened it.

Come to my office. There's something I need you to take charge of.

Y/N's pulse quickened as she read the words. She had been expecting this, but that didn't make it any easier to face. Whatever Giyuu had planned, it was clear that she was about to be drawn even further into the company's shadowy operations. Taking a deep breath, she gathered her things and headed for Giyuu's office, trying to steady her nerves.

When she entered the office, Giyuu was already seated at his desk, his expression as inscrutable as ever. The room was bathed in the soft glow of the morning light, casting long shadows across the walls. Y/N felt a chill as she stepped inside, the air thick with an unspoken tension.

"Y/N," Giyuu greeted her with a curt nod, gesturing for her to sit. His tone was clipped, all business, as if the events of the previous day had only deepened his resolve.

"Mr. Tomioka," Y/N replied, taking the seat across from him. She studied his face, searching for any sign of the vulnerability she had glimpsed before, but all she found was a steely determination.

Giyuu leaned forward, his gaze intense. "I'm assigning you to a new project," he said, sliding a thick file across the desk toward her. "This is a critical operation, and I need someone I can trust to handle it."

Y/N's hand trembled slightly as she picked up the file, her eyes scanning the contents. The project was unlike anything she had dealt with before—complex, high-stakes, and deeply intertwined with the company's core activities. The documents were filled with technical jargon, intricate schematics, and detailed instructions that made her head spin.

"What exactly is this project?" Y/N asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Giyuu's expression hardened. "This is a key component of our operations. The success of this project is vital to the company's future, and it's imperative that everything is executed flawlessly. You'll be working closely with our top engineers and department heads to ensure that all aspects are handled with the utmost precision."

Y/N nodded, though her mind was reeling. The weight of responsibility that came with this assignment was staggering, and she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being pulled into something far beyond her control.

"I understand," she replied, though in truth, she felt anything but.

Giyuu's eyes softened, just a fraction, as he regarded her. "I know this is a lot to ask, but you've proven yourself capable. I wouldn't have entrusted you with this if I didn't believe you could handle it."

There was a sincerity in his voice that caught Y/N off guard, a rare glimpse of the man behind the CEO's mask. It was the first time he had ever shown her such direct confidence, and it left her feeling both reassured and deeply conflicted.