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Taehyung's P.O.V

I walked into the café where I was supposed to meet that jerk Owen. Even though I agreed to work with him, it doesn't mean I hate him any less.

I entered the café and saw him sitting at the table in the corner, wearing a three piece suit and his hair looking rather wet cause of that gel he slaps on his hair. What a schmuck!
My mind then wandered to Jungkook. Am I doing the right thing? Will this hurt him? Maybe not financially but personally? Will it affect our friendship forever? At this point I have no other way I could do something big and outshine everyone else, not just Jungkook.

I walked over and sat in the chair in front of him. He looked at me with a foolish grin on his face.
"I had doubts about your decision but I guess you proved me wrong, you are smarter than I think you are" He said to me while gesturing to the waitress to come and take our orders.
With that stupid grin still plastered on his face he proceeded to give his order and then looked at me while I gave mine.

"Can we get straight to the point? I have no interest in chatting with you." I said, irritated.

"Woah there, calm down. Alright. So like I said I will fund the hotel and the money is ready. All you have to do is get us the property without letting Jungkook get suspicious. Once we pay the whole money, the place is ours. Then we can negotiate who gets how much. You will get the bigger share, I promise." He said with a smirk on his face.
How badly I wished to wipe that smirk off his face. I closed my first tight in order to stop myself from reacting irrationally.

"Give Jungkook the advance money he paid back saying it's from the owner and that the deal didn't work out and introduce a new deal by yourself." He said and drank his coffee.

"Why can't I take your name? Do you have anything to hide Owen?" I asked with a fake smile.

"I'm one of the most successful businessmen around, I don't need to take credit for everything I do." He said rather confidently.

"I'm not some charity case." I said, my voice sort of loud.

"Shh calm down, this way, you get success and I get my share which makes me financially bigger than Jungkook. It's not a charity case. It's a win-win situation for the both of us" He said calmly. "Make sure to introduce our interest to buy that place today itself. I want that place to be ours by tomorrow. I'll bring the money then."
He stood up, placed some money on the table and left without saying another word.

Why do I feel like this is about something more than just money? I'm sure there's more to it.

I sat there, slowly sipping my coffee. I had to leave for Seoul immediately. I called my travel agent and had him book the next flight for me.

Upon reaching Seoul, I rushed to the land owner's office. They owned various lands and sold them when needed.
The man who owned it was Mr. Jeong.

"Taehyung right?" He asked looking at me curiously.
"Yes that's me." I said giving him a small smile.
I sat in the seat in front of him in his office.
"So what brings you here? I heard Mr.Jeon is now the CEO of Jeon group of companies. Is he back here or still in Busan?" He asked.
"Actually, I want to do this project by myself as Jungkook has his hands full with the company now. I have his blessing. I'll pay all the money tomorrow."
"Oh, is that so? Alright Mr.Kim, I'll get the papers ready." He said looking rather surprised.

I rushed out of the office and stood on the pavement, trying to catch my breath. I checked into a hotel. My phone rang while I was about to sleep.
"Hello?" I said, irritated.
"I heard you came to Seoul today, why didn't you call me?" It was Jimin.
"I had some work and I'm tired. I'm sorry." I said trying hard not to doze off.
"Kim Taehyung, are you hiding something?" Jimin asked. His voice sounding very serious.
"What? No." I said refuting his assumptions.
"Where are you staying? I'm coming over." He insisted.
"Trust me I'm fine besides it's late. We can hangout tomorrow. Go sleep." I told him hoping he'll listen.
After about five seconds of silence he responded "Alright."

I fell asleep as soon as I closed my eyes.

Jungkook's P.O.V

I sat in my office reminiscing about the previous night, not even realizing I have a huge smile on my face.
My assistant, Kwan walked in with some papers he needed me to sign. Lost in my dream land, I didn't realise he was here until he cleared his throat.
"Sir, these papers need your signature." He said politely.
"Yes I'll read these and sign, collect this back in 5 minutes please." I told him as I opened the first file.
He stood there looking hesitant.
"Is everything okay?" I asked, confused.
"Yes nothing to worry, it's just that right now we're a very easy target for our competitors since we're young. They're underestimating us in the media, Sir." He said politely.
"We're the golden maknaes, we'll conquer and come out on top, don't worry. I'm glad you care so much about our company." I said with a smile. He smiled back and left.

What he said is true. Lately there has been speculation in the media that my competitors are trying to convince the companies with whom we have joint ventures with, to leave me and join them instead.
Especially, that Owen guy has been more vocal in the media boasting about how he is better than any "young billionaire". He doesn't even have the guts to say my name, is scared I'll sue him for defamation. I wonder what is his problem with me.
Kwan came back to collect the files with paper which were now signed.
"You have a meeting with Mr.Jeong tomorrow at 4 PM. Also, your friend Taehyung called and left a message. He wants to meet you tomorrow so I asked him to see you at 1 PM. "

"Ask him to come at my place instead." I told him and he nodded.

It's about time we finalize the deal for that property and start the construction of the hotel.

I headed home and was welcomed by my beautiful girl Y/N
She got on her tippy toes and pecked my lips. How cute is she? I couldn't help but grin from ear to ear.

"You don't know how happy it makes me feel to come home to you babe" I said as I hugged her tight.
"I'm happy that you're happy!" She said and pulled me to the dining table where she had served a five course meal.

My eyes widened in shock and my mouth opened wide and my stomach growled in hunger.

A beautiful woman to come home to but also a beautiful homemade dinner to come home to is so amazing.

We ate and soon after went to sleep as we both were tired.

*NEXT MORNING*

Taehyung's P.O.V

It was around 9:30 am. It was today at 1 PM I had to meet Jungkook. I sat in my hotel room, waiting for room service to bring my breakfast. I was starving. Just then there was a knock on the door.
"Come in" I said, impatiently.
I was too focused on the television to notice it was, in fact, someone familiar who entered my room.

"What does Owen have on you? Cause you would never hurt anybody unless you're being blackmailed." A firm voice said.

It was Jimin.

"How uh what uh how do you know about Owen?" I asked unable to find words to frame a simple question.

The door opened again, to reveal Suga.

Now it makes sense how Jimin knows.

"We're here to help you Tae." Suga said.
He was the only person I had told this to.

To my surprise, the last person I expected to see walked in right behind Suga.

"We will take him down, for sure! We're partners, remember?"

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