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19: Doubts & Proofs

"DATING AND SAVING"

At the office, the buzz about the "scandal" hadn't died down. Alessia was still recovering from the embarrassment of her slip-up, but Lucas wasn't about to let it slide without further questioning.

He approached them in the middle of the workspace, crossing his arms and raising an eyebrow.

"So," Lucas began, his tone dripping with curiosity.

"Are you two dating or what? I mean, it's none of my business, but it kinda feels like you're using your... relationship as a defense mechanism."

Alessia's face turned crimson, and she opened her mouth to protest, but Jungkook interrupted, his calm voice cutting through the awkward atmosphere.

"It's not about relationships, Lucas. It's about facts," Jungkook said confidently, his cold gaze locking with Lucas's.

"And if facts are what you want, I have proof."

"Proof?" Lucas raised a skeptical eyebrow.

Jungkook nodded. "Yes. The apartment I was at has CCTV footage. If you need reassurance, I can show you the clip that proves Alessia was with me last night."

Lucas crossed his arms, his tone sharp. "Alright, Jungkook, if you're so sure of yourself, then show us the proof."

Before Jungkook could respond, a voice cut through the tension.

"Oh, come on," the girl named Elara Grey drawled, leaning casually against the doorway.

"We don't need proof of you two hooking up and lying naked. Keep your private life, well... private."

The room fell silent as all eyes turned to her. A sly grin played on her lips as she straightened, clearly enjoying the reaction she'd provoked.

Jungkook's eyes narrowed slightly, his face remaining calm, but his tone was razor-sharp.

"Hooking up and lying naked?" he repeated, his voice laced with dry amusement.

"If we were going to do that, trust me—your imagination couldn't handle the rough proof."

The room went dead silent. Alessia's eyes widened in shock, her embarrassment doubling.

"Jungkook!" she hissed under her breath, nudging him with her elbow,

"Now," Jungkook continued, turning his piercing gaze back to Lucas, "if you're done with the clown show, let me show you the real proof."

Lucas tilted his head, clearly intrigued. "Oh, this I have to see," he said, motioning for Jungkook to proceed.

Without missing a beat, Jungkook pulled out his phone and sent a quick text to Zaiden.

"Zaiden, I need the apartment CCTV footage from last night. Now," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Within minutes, Zaiden sent over the clip.

Jungkook handed his phone to Lucas, who played the footage in front of everyone. The video clearly showed Alessia entering Jungkook's apartment at the exact time of the alleged theft.

She was visibly tense, pacing the living room while Jungkook sat on the couch, unbothered and sipping coffee.

Lucas watched the video with a furrowed brow before nodding reluctantly. "Alright, alright. This clears her," he admitted, handing the phone back. "But it does raise another thing ."

He smirked, his teasing tone returning. "Your late night stuff ... doesn't match your professions"

The office erupted into a mixture of suppressed laughter and murmurs. Alessia's face burned hotter than ever, and she buried her face in her hands. Jungkook, however, simply smirked.