Obsession | TAEKOOK FF

Chapter 25: Black Diamonds and Hidden Crosshairs

The Jealous CEO

​Kook’s POV

​I was laying comfortably on my king-size mattress, letting the domestic warmth of having TaeTae next door settle into my chest, when the sudden, sharp buzz of my smartphone broke the silence.

​I glanced at the screen. It was Jaebum, the high-profile executive from the elite Kim Corporation.

​Why on earth is he calling me out of the blue like this? I thought, my brow furrowing. Business hours were already over. Still, since he was a critical asset, I swiped the screen and answered.

​"Hello, Mr. Jaebum. Is there anything specific you need from me?" I asked, keeping my tone perfectly professional.

​"Hey, come on, we’re practically the exact same age! Just call me Jaebum, okay?" his smooth voice chuckled over the receiver. "By the way... how is TaeTae doing right now? I heard about the horrific accident he went through. Is he officially okay?"

​I froze, my grip tightening on the phone. Wait a single minute... why on earth is he asking so directly about my TaeTae? Are the two of them actually close enough for him to care this much? Tsk. If this man wasn't a major prospective investor for my corporate expansion, I wouldn't have entertained his prying questions for a single second. Aiiissshh, so incredibly annoying!

​"Oh... TaeTae is completely fine," I replied, a possessive smirk playing on my lips. "He's doing remarkably well now. In fact, he's currently resting right here at my private mansion, recuperating under my personal care."
​Well, he certainly should be resting. He is going to need every single ounce of his strength, because the exact second his fake amnesia act drops and his body is fully healed, I am going to make him thoroughly tired overnight under the sheets, hihihi! 😏🔥

​"Well! That is spectacular news to hear then," Jaebum responded, his tone noticeably relieved. "And by the way, Kookie... Ms. Kim has officially decided to invest in your company. She originally wanted to acquire a 40% majority share in the JK Corporation."

​My eyes widened slightly. "Huh? 40%? Why is the initial percentage so high? Can we compromise and lessen it to a solid 30% instead?" I countered strategically.

​"Well, alright then! Deal, 30% it is. When exactly can we meet up to sign the official paperwork?"

​"Ahm... can we possibly sign the contract next week?" I suggested, glancing toward the hallway. "I'm currently not working from my executive office right now. I am staying full-time at my mansion to oversee things."

​"Why wait until next week? Why don't I just drive over to your mansion right now, Kookie? That way, we can finalize the contract, and I can able to see TaeTae too."

​Wait... what?! My blood instantly began to simmer. To see my TaeTae? What the absolute hell? This Jaebum is seriously starting to get directly onto my last nerves! If he didn't hold the keys to this massive financial investment, there is no way I would be acting this kind and hospitable to him. Arggghhhh!

​"Ahhhhh... Yeah. Yeah, sure, Jaebum," I forced out through a completely strained, fake polite voice. "I will send you my private residential address right away, okay?"

​"Perfect! See you soon!" Jaebum said cheerfully before hanging up.

​See you your face, tsk, I scoffed, throwing the phone onto the bed.

​The Long-Lost Heir

​Author's POV

​Meanwhile, across the wealthy district inside the sprawling, opulent Kim Mansion, a completely different secret was coming to light.