My Hot Mistress ║ Jenlisa JenTop

16 - After the Wait

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𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓'𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆:

Jennie entered the meeting room with her usual composed grace, every step precise, every glance calculated. Her gaze swept across the table, locking on Mr. Wang, who stood up with a polite smile.

"Ms. Kim, it's a pleasure to meet you again," Mr. Wang greeted warmly, extending his hand.

Jennie returned his smile, cool and professional, as she shook his hand. "The pleasure is mine, Mr. Wang. I trust everything has been to your satisfaction?"

"Absolutely," Mr. Wang replied with a nod toward Sehun. "Your team has been nothing short of efficient."

Jennie gave Sehun a brief, approving glance before her eyes flicked to Mr. Wang’s secretary.

Following Jennie’s gaze, Mr. Wang gestured to her. "This is my assistant, Miss Jeon."

Jennie acknowledged her with a subtle smile. "Welcome, Miss Jeon."

Miss Jeon, momentarily caught off guard by Jennie's charm, replied smoothly, "Thank you, Ms. Kim."

Jennie’s smile was brief but polite as she took her seat at the head of the table. She exuded control and professionalism, yet a flicker of impatience danced behind her composed exterior.

Her eyes shifted to the door for the briefest moment, fingers tapping quietly on the table. Where is she? Despite the importance of the meeting, Jennie’s mind wandered toward the person she was waiting for—the person she hadn't properly seen in four long days.

Sehun broke the silence with a quiet but direct question. "Shall I begin the presentation, Ms. Kim?"

Jennie leaned back slightly, her expression cool. "Not yet. We're waiting for someone."

Mr. Wang raised an eyebrow, mildly curious, but didn’t press further. Miss Jeon glanced at the time discreetly, sensing the subtle tension in the room.

Jennie sat still, maintaining her air of control, but her heart betrayed her—its quiet beats drumming with anticipation. Then, the door opened.

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The soft click of the door handle echoed through the room, and Jennie’s heart skipped. As it swung open, Seulgi walked in, her usual calm presence leading the way. Behind her, there she was—Lisa.

Lisa stepped inside, her nervousness visible in the way her eyes darted around the room. But when her gaze met Jennie's, the world seemed to slow. Jennie inhaled deeply. There you are.

Lisa gave her a shy, tentative smile, and it was as if the air between them crackled with electricity. Jennie’s lips curved into a gentle, reassuring smile of her own—just enough to say, I see you, and I’m here.

For a moment, it felt as though no one else existed in the room.

"Boss, should I start the presentation?" Sehun’s voice cut through the silence.

Jennie tore her gaze from Lisa, snapping back into her professional self. "Yes, start," she said, her voice sharper than intended.

Sehun nodded and began the presentation, flipping through slides and explaining key strategies. The room settled into focused attention—everyone’s, except Jennie’s.

Her eyes drifted back to Lisa. God, she looks beautiful today. Lisa fidgeted with the edge of her notebook, her lips slightly parted in concentration. Every little movement felt like a magnet pulling Jennie in. How does she manage to look both adorable and insanely attractive at the same time?