"When We Met"

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Jin entered the luxurious lobby of CROWN, his footsteps echoing softly on the marble floor. The grandeur of the place, with its elegant decor and bustling activity, provided a brief distraction from the weight of his worries.

Jin quickly made his way inside, changing into his uniform with practiced speed. He then headed to the kitchen, where, at this early hour, no one else had arrived yet.

Jin finished his preparations in the kitchen and received a breakfast order from a VVIP GOLDEN Room. Seeing that the head chef hadn't arrived yet, he decided to handle the cooking himself. Despite the early hour and his fatigue, Jin quickly and efficiently prepared the meal, focusing on delivering quality service.

After preparing the breakfast, Jin instructed the staff, "Please deliver this to the guest in the VVIP GOLDEN Room."

Shortly after the delivery, the head chef and the rest of the staff arrived. They all began working together. After a while, a call came from the head office, summoning all the chefs to the Director's office.

Suddenly, all the chefs were summoned to the Director's office. The head chef, visibly anxious, began to scold the junior chefs angrily, his frustration evident.

"Did someone make a mistake?" he demanded. "Step forward and admit your fault quietly, or it will be very bad for all of you."

The junior chefs exchanged worried glances, Jin, visibly anxious, bowed his head and stepped forward.

"Head chef, The breakfast order from the VVIP GOLDEN Room..."

The head chef's eyes narrowed as he listened to Jin. The tension in the room was palpable, each chef bracing for the director's reaction.

"What happened with the order?" the head chef demanded, his tone still sharp.

Jin took a deep breath before responding. "I handled the preparation and delivery myself because you weren't here yet. I wanted to ensure it was done on time."

Hearing this, the head chef's anger intensified.

"Have you lost your mind? What was the need for you to take the order from the VVIP Golden Room? You should have said that the chef was unavailable."

"Jin, you've made a huge mistake. Now you're out of a job."

The head chef stood in the Director's office, lined up with all the junior staff. Jin stood at the very end of the line, his heart pounding with anxiety. He couldn't shake the fear that he might lose his job. Thoughts of his mother in the hospital, the mounting household expenses, and the overwhelming debt weighed heavily on his mind. Each passing second felt like an eternity as Jin's worry deepened, knowing how much was at stake if things went wrong.

Just then, KIM'S GROUP's Chairwoman, Mrs. Kim, entered the room, followed closely by Head Director Kim Namjoon and Director Kim Jungkook. The atmosphere grew even more tense as the three powerful figures walked in, their presence commanding immediate respect and attention.

Chairwoman, Mrs. Kim Seo

Head Director, Kim Namjoon

Director, Kim Jungkook

Everyone bowed their heads in respect as Mrs. Kim, Namjoon, and Jungkook entered the room. Jin, who had only been working there for three months, had never seen anyone beyond the head chef and manager. Today, for the first time, he was face-to-face with the Chairwoman and Directors of KIM'S GROUP. His nerves were at an all-time high.

Just then, Head Director Namjoon spoke to the head chef. "This morning, whoever served breakfast to the guest in the VVIP Golden Room-we need to speak with them. The rest of you may leave."

Jin's heart skipped a beat as he realized he was the one they were looking for. The room began to clear, leaving him alone with the powerful figures. His anxiety reached a peak, but he knew there was no turning back now.

He was now alone, standing before the Chairwoman Mrs. Kim, Head Director Namjoon, and Director Jungkook. The weight of their gazes made the room feel even more oppressive.

Head Director Namjoon took a step forward, his expression serious but not unkind. "You're the one who served breakfast to the VVIP Golden Room guest this morning?" he asked.

Jin swallowed hard and nodded. "Yes, sir. I prepared and served the breakfast."

Namjoon exchanged a brief glance with Mrs. Kim and Jungkook before turning back to Jin.

Namjoon's tone turned more serious as he continued, "You know what your job is, don't you? Yet you stepped away from your responsibilities to take on someone else's work. The guest you served this morning wasn't just any ordinary guest-he was the Prince of Saudi Arabia. And now, he wants to meet you."

Jin's heart skipped a beat. The realization that he had unknowingly served a prince left him stunned. He had only intended to ensure the order was completed on time, but now he found himself caught in an unexpected situation.

At that moment, Director Jungkook stood up and walked over to Jin. He looked Jin straight in the eyes, his gaze intense and unyielding.

"If, because of you, this hotel's reputation is damaged," Jungkook said coldly, "remember that what will happen to you will be worse than anything you could ever imagine."

Jin felt a chill run down his spine as Jungkook's words sank in. The gravity of the situation hit him hard, and he realized just how high the stakes were.

Mrs. Kim turned to Jungkook, her voice firm but composed.

"Jungkook, you will go with him to the Saudi prince's room and handle this matter properly," she instructed.

Jungkook nodded, though his expression remained stern. The tension between them was palpable as they prepared to face whatever awaited in the prince's room.

Jungkook gave a slight nod in response to Mrs. Kim's order, then turned to Jin. "Let's go," he said curtly, his voice leaving no room for hesitation.

Jin followed Jungkook out of the office, his heart pounding in his chest. As they walked through the grand corridors of the hotel, Jin's mind raced with thoughts of what was to come. He could hardly believe he was about to meet a Saudi prince, let alone after the intense warning Jungkook had just given him.

When they reached the prince's suite, Jungkook paused briefly before knocking on the door, glancing at Jin to ensure he was ready. Jin swallowed hard, steeling himself for whatever awaited behind that door.

Jungkook stepped forward with a polite bow, his voice calm yet authoritative. "Your Highness, I am Kim Jungkook, Director of KIM'S GROUP. This is Min Jin, the chef who prepared your breakfast this morning. We are here to ensure that your stay remains exceptional."

The Saudi prince studied them for a moment, his gaze shifting from Jungkook to Jin. There was a brief silence, during which Jin could feel his heartbeat echoing in his ears.

Finally, the prince spoke, his tone surprisingly warm. "So, you are the one who made the breakfast?" he asked, directing his attention to Jin.

Jin, startled by the prince's directness, quickly bowed. "Yes, Your Highness," he replied, trying to keep his voice steady. "I hope everything was to your satisfaction."

The prince smiled, a gesture that immediately eased some of the tension in the room. "It was more than satisfactory," he said. "In fact, it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I asked to meet you because I wanted to thank you personally."

Jin's eyes widened in surprise, and he felt a rush of relief wash over him. He had been prepared for the worst, but now, standing before the prince who seemed genuinely pleased, his fears began to dissipate.

Jungkook, maintaining his professional demeanor, responded, "We are honored that you enjoyed your experience. If there is anything else you need, please do not hesitate to ask."

The prince nodded appreciatively. "Thank you, Director Jungkook. And thank you, Jin. Your dedication is admirable. I hope this hotel continues to provide such excellent service."

With that, the meeting concluded on a much more positive note than Jin had expected. As they exited the room, Jin felt an immense sense of relief and pride, knowing that he had not only avoided disaster but had also made a significant positive impact on such an important guest.

As Jin and Jungkook were leaving the prince's room, the prince called out to Jungkook, "Director Jungkook, I'll be checking out of the hotel tonight. Before I leave, could Jin prepare dinner for me?"

Jungkook immediately agreed, recognizing the importance of the prince's request. However, Jin's heart sank. His shift normally ended at 6 p.m., and today he needed to leave early to visit the hospital and stay with his mother. Jisoo, who had been taking care of their mother all day, was exhausted and needed to rest at home.

The conflict weighed heavily on Jin's mind. He was torn between his duty at the hotel and his responsibility to his family.

As Jin started to leave, Jungkook stopped him. "Jin, come to my office," he said. Jin followed, anxious about the discussion that awaited.

Once they were in the office, Jin stood with his head bowed, feeling the weight of Jungkook's intense gaze. Jungkook walked over to him and said,

"You've made our job easier. We need employees like you who can please VVIP guests like this."

Jin's face lit up with joy, and he bowed deeply. "Thank you so much, Director. I will work with all my effort."

With a grateful smile, Jin left the office.

After Jin left, Director Jungkook pulled up Jin's information on his laptop and made a call.

"I need to know everything about Min Jin-his home, his family, all details. Get the information and email it to me within an hour."

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