His Ultimate Obsession

45.A Bitter Betrayal

The next day, the studio was quieter than usual, with Jungkook absent for a personal meeting. This was exactly what Sohee had been waiting for—a perfect chance to put her plan in motion without Jungkook hovering around to protect Ragini.

Ragini, on the other hand, sat at her desk, trying to focus on her work. While Ragini was lost in her work, Sohee subtly made her move. She had planted an anonymous envelope earlier that morning on Ragini’s desk, containing documents that would confirm everything she had overheard—proof that Jungkook had orchestrated her termination from her previous job. The documents were doctored just enough to make it look like someone within her former company was in on the plan.

When Ragini returned from grabbing a coffee, she noticed the envelope immediately. She frowned, glancing around the office before picking it up. The envelope was unmarked, with no indication of where it came from.

She hesitated for a moment before opening it. Her eyes scanned the contents—emails, notes, contracts—everything pointing toward Jungkook's involvement in getting her fired.

Her hands trembled as she read through the documents. The weight of the realization hit her hard, like a punch to the gut. This can’t be real, she thought, shaking her head as if denying it could change the truth.

Sohee, from across the room, watched Ragini's face pale as she flipped through the papers. A small, satisfied smile played on her lips. She pretended to be focused on her work, but in reality, she was reveling in Ragini’s growing horror.

Ragini’s mind raced. She wanted to confront Jungkook immediately, but he wasn’t there. Her heart pounded in her chest, anger mixing with betrayal. She wanted answers, needed them. But most of all, she wanted to understand why Jungkook would do something like this. Did he not trust me?

As Ragini sat there in turmoil, Sohee couldn’t help but feel triumphant. She knows now, she thought gleefully, and soon, everything will come crashing down for her and Jungkook.

Before Sohee could enjoy her victory too long, she made sure to stir the pot further. She casually walked over to Ragini’s desk, her voice dripping with fake concern. “Hey, Ragini, are you okay? You seem a little... upset.”

Ragini looked up, her expression torn between shock and anger. “I’m fine,” she managed to say, but her voice wavered.

“Are you sure? You don’t look fine,” Sohee pushed, her tone almost too sweet. “You know, sometimes the people closest to us have a way of... keeping secrets.”

Ragini’s gaze hardened, her fingers tightening around the papers. She didn’t respond to Sohee’s bait, but the look on her face said everything. Sohee had struck a nerve, and she knew it.

With a satisfied smirk, Sohee walked away, knowing the damage was already done. Now, all she had to do was wait for Jungkook to return and watch as the chaos unfolded.

Her hands trembled as she flipped through the emails and internal memos that confirmed her worst fear: Jungkook had orchestrated her termination from her previous job. He’d manipulated everything to keep her close, without her ever knowing.

The realization hit her like a punch to the gut, leaving her breathless. She could barely process it—her world spun, and the air in the studio suddenly felt suffocating. She quickly gathered her things, barely managing a goodbye to anyone, and stormed out of the studio. Her heart raced, her thoughts a blur of betrayal and confusion.

She didn’t stop until she got home. Her apartment, once a place of comfort, felt cold and empty now. Ragini dropped her bag on the floor and collapsed onto the couch, staring blankly at the wall. How could Jungkook do this? How could someone who claimed to love her betray her in such a deep, calculated way?