CEO's Gossipy Wife and His Family Ep 1

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Taehyung inner thoughts mention as 💭[....]

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Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

"Sign here. After the divorce, you won't face any legal repercussions. I'll give you another 200 million, plus I'll separate your studio and gift it to you, along with that apartment downtown..." A deep, attractive voice tinged with coldness rang out.

Taehyung couldn't help but cover his mouth to stifle a laugh. His beautiful eyes sparkled, one filled with the digits 200,00 and the other with 0,000! He lowered his head to carefully examine the divorce agreement, counting the zeros.

Sitting across the desk was a tall man with refined, noble features and obsidian eyes that gleamed coldly. He observed Taehyung as he bowed his head, covered his mouth, and trembled. His heart grew colder. If he had known it would come to this, Jeon Jungkook wouldn't have tolerated it for so long.

Taehyung was both pitiful and detestable. His parents had been lifelong friends of the Jeon Family but passed away before he came of age. Due to their dying wish, the Jeon Family took in Taehyung, only for him to betray their kindness by scheming to become his wife. Afterwards, he couldn't live peacefully, stalking him repeatedly and stirring up trouble out of thin air, turning his life into chaos.

Now he had even stolen company secrets and given them to a rival firm, causing them to lose a major project and incurring the wrath of the entire company. Even if only to appease the Board of Directors, he had to divorce him now.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

"I've already been more than fair to you. I hope you know when to quit."

If not for the sake of his parents, Jungkook wouldn't have left him any way out. He had expected Taehyung to threaten suicide and refuse the divorce, but to his surprise, he picked up the pen with a trembling hand.

Jungkook let out a small sigh of relief when he saw this. It seemed Taehyung knew he had gone too far this time and wasn't going to resist anymore. Finally, they could get divorced.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Oh ho! Finally, we can get divorced!]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

"???"

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Was that Taehyung's voice?

Jungkook had rarely heard Taehyung's voice so excited. For a moment, he couldn't be sure, so he looked up at him, only to see Taehyung's face contorted as he prepared to sign.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Was that expression one of anger or... joy?

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Wait, Taehyung hadn't opened his mouth to speak.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Great, 200 million! 200 million! How many houses could I buy with that? How many cute puppies could I raise? As expected of my ex-husband, so generous!]

Jungkook's handsome, deep-set brows twitched. He was certain Taehyung hadn't spoken, but he had definitely heard his voice.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭What was going on?

Jungkook was always cautious and composed. He glanced at Secretary Jin beside him. Secretary Jin was staring intently at the divorce agreement under Taehyung's hand.

When she noticed his gaze, Secretary Jin immediately put on a look of 'sympathy,' as if lamenting that things had come to this point. Jungkook had no time to ponder Secretary Jin's unusual expression. The key point was that Secretary Jin couldn't hear those voices!

Secretary Jin/Jin Yue

"Miss Kim, you've really caused big trouble for Mr. Jeon this time. I hope after you leave, you can start a new life properly and not... sigh!" Secretary Jin forced down the corners of her mouth, offering heartfelt advice while inwardly counting down, waiting for Taehyung to start making a scene.

After all, this stupid Taehyung would explode at the slightest provocation. Once he started causing trouble, that generous compensation might be withdrawn, leaving him with nothing. Secretary Jin felt that Taehyung didn't deserve even a shred of kind treatment from such a good man as Jungkook.

However, Taehyung just glanced up at her, then signed his name at lightning speed as if rushing to be reborn.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[So annoying. Even though I took the blame, I can get divorced smoothly and receive such a big compensation. I won't bother settling scores with the real culprit.]

Jungkook froze as he took the divorce agreement Taehyung tossed over. A storm raged in the depths of his eyes.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭What? Took the blame? Real culprit?!

Jungkook hadn't yet recovered from the shock of suddenly hearing those voices when he was struck by this new information.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Wasn't it that Taehyung, dissatisfied with his coldness towards him, deliberately stirred up trouble to get his attention, resulting in disaster?

Everyone had seen that during that period, only he had entered the CEO's Office. Someone had even photographed him meeting privately with the vice president of a rival company. The evidence seemed conclusive.

Although he had initially denied it when confronted, screaming and throwing a fit, in the end...

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

In the end, it was as if he had shouted in anger: 💢Since you don't believe me, just assume it was me then, what can you do to me!

Jungkook thought Taehyung had been caught and was furious from embarrassment. Now it seemed there was an element of giving up in despair and acting out of spite.

Secretary Jin/Jin Yue

"Mr. Jeon, it's time to sign." Beside him, Secretary Jin grew anxious as Jungkook held the pen without moving. Her usually calm and gentle voice became slightly strained.

Hearing her voice, Jungkook suddenly felt that Secretary Jin seemed to be overstepping her bounds. Recalling the earlier 'real culprit,' he couldn't help but feel some misgivings.

Secretary Jin was his college classmate. They had known each other for many years, and he knew her well and trusted her completely. How could she possibly betray the company by doing something like this?

By now, Secretary Jin was impatiently handing him the pen. She knew that although Jungkook appeared cold, he actually had a strong sense of responsibility and was especially protective of his family. He had a soft heart, otherwise he wouldn't have been entangled with this stupid ore Taehyung for so long.

Previously, several near-divorces had fallen through due to Taehyung's tactics of crying, making a scene, and threatening s*icide. Now that they had finally gotten Taehyung to sign, surely there couldn't be a problem on Jungkook's side.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Tsk tsk tsk, she can't wait, huh? I bet this Secretary Jin is feeling guilty too, afraid all her efforts will be wasted.]

Jungkook's eyes changed. With a twist of his wrist holding the pen, his long fingers pressed the black fountain pen onto the desk. This action startled both Taehyung and Secretary Jin.

They saw Jungkook's deep, dark eyes now fixed on Taehyung, who hadn't had time to hide his expression of watching the drama unfold.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

"I'll ask you one last time, did you really do this?"

He had always been cautious. If what he heard was true, not only would an innocent person have been wronged, but the company might be left with an immeasurable hidden danger. So he had to verify. Secretary Jin's face instantly became unnatural, though she didn't panic. After all, Taehyung couldn't prove his innocence.

Taehyung felt uneasy under Jungkook's intense gaze.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[What does he mean, asking this now? Is he having second thoughts about giving me the 200 million?! He can't be regretting it, right? Can't you sign first and then ask questions?!]

Jungkook's heart skipped a beat, but he just stared straight at Taehyung, as if determined to get an answer. Taehyung's eyes darted around as he couldn't help but complain inwardly.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Of course I didn't do it. It's not my fault everyone's blind!]

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Clearly Secretary Jin also went in and out of the office after me, but those people in the CEO's Office Staff automatically ignored that. When asked about suspicious individuals entering and exiting, they didn't even need to check the security footage before dragging me out as a scapegoat.]

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[This is what you call a subconscious blind spot.]

Jungkook was suddenly shocked!

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭It wasn't just Taehyung who had entered and exited his office back then?!

At the time, with both witness testimony and physical evidence pointing to Taehyung, they had pushed him out as the culprit without even verifying the security footage! He had also subconsciously believed Taehyung was the type of person who would do such a reckless thing, so...

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

Just as he was about to speak, he heard Taehyung say coldly, ❄️"I have nothing to say. Hurry up and sign."

Jungkook's expression gradually turned cold. He didn't understand why Taehyung wouldn't speak up when he knew the truth.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Could it be that he was afraid he wouldn't believe him?

Thinking of this, Jungkook abruptly stood up. Secretary Jin looked at Jungkook in surprise, only to see him cast a glance her way. That scrutinizing look made Secretary Jin's heart tremble. Before Secretary Jin could react, Jungkook strode towards the door with his long legs.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

Passing by the confused Taehyung, he said in a deep voice, "Come with me!"

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

"Huh... what for?" Taehyung was completely bewildered.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

They saw Jungkook open the door and say to the busy assistants outside, "Retrieve the security footage from the evening of the 11th! My wife isn't quite convinced. Let him see if he was really the only one who went in and out that night!"

Secretary Jin/Jin Yue

Secretary Jin, who had followed closely behind, heard this and her face changed drastically. "Mr. Jeon!"

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

"...."

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[This is so unfair! When did I say I wasn't convinced? It's written all over my face that I'm totally convinced!]

The employees of Jeon Corporation had long harbored resentment towards Taehyung's antics, especially those in the CEO's Office Staff. Demanding surveillance footage was essentially pointing a finger at them, accusing them of lying about hin, wasn't it? They had all witnessed it with their own eyes; who would dare to speak ill of the CEO's wife otherwise?

However, with a single command from Jungkook, the surveillance footage was swiftly displayed on the large screen. At increased playback speed, they clearly saw Taehyung's figure enter and stay for half an hour, apparently not finding who he was looking for, then exit with a gloomy expression.

Everyone present couldn't help but sneer inwardly, thinking Taehyung was stubborn and wouldn't give up until he hit a dead end. Now, let's see how he could still deny it. Only Secretary Jin's forehead was beaded with sweat. Until her own figure appeared on the surveillance footage.

Secretary Jin's pupils contracted, and she carefully glanced at Jungkook. Among those who had been glaring at Taehyung, some were stunned upon seeing that scene, while others remained unresponsive. The video stopped playing.

Jungky's face was almost covered with a layer of frost. It was true after all!

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

Jungkook turned to those who had confidently claimed that only Taehyung had entered and exited his office, and coldly questioned, ❄️"Only my wife?"

However, these people hadn't yet fully processed the situation.

Extras/unimp charcters

A senior assistant spoke up directly: "Mr. Jeon, isn't there no problem? Only your wife..."

Others nodded in agreement.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[This is what you call having two nostrils under your eyebrows, only good for blinking and not for seeing.]

Hearing Taehyung's sarcastic remark, Jungkook's expression worsened.

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Suddenly, a male voice said "Strictly speaking, two people went in and out. One was Mrs. Jeon, and the other was... Secretary Jin!"

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[There's actually one person who isn't blind!]

Everyone looked towards the source of the voice and saw a young man standing at the back. He was a new assistant who had been promoted recently. Jungkook, with his excellent memory, remembered that when Taehyung was initially accused, this person had been out on business and wasn't present.

At this moment, the others seemed to finally catch on, but upon further thought, they found it laughable.

Extras/unimp charcters

"What nonsense are you talking about? Secretary Jin frequently goes in and out of the office."

Extras/unimp charcters

"You're new here and don't understand. Secretary Jin is Mr. Jeon's right-hand person!"

Their tone was so exaggerated, as if this idea was utterly preposterous. Jungkook suddenly let out a cold snort, and the scene instantly fell silent.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

Taehyung,however, felt like laughing.💭 [If they knew the truth, their expressions would definitely be hilarious.]

Taehyung curiously looked at Secretary Jin, who was unconditionally trusted by everyone. Secretary Jin, whose real name was Jin Yue, had a neat high ponytail, Her professional suit and pencil skirt accentuated her figure's advantages to the fullest. Although she wore light makeup, it was so exquisite that not a single flaw could be found.

However, her expression at this moment was extremely unnatural.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[It's not their fault though. After all, their attitudes towards Secretary Jin and me completely follow Jungkook's template.]

Jungkook's heart skipped a beat.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Indeed, it was his fault!

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

"Does Secretary Jin have anything to confess?"

Secretary Jin/Jin Yue

"Mr. Jeon, are you suspecting me?" Although nervous, Secretary Jin quickly regained her composure and spoke in a tone of disbelief.

Secretary Jin/Jin Yue

"I did go in, but Mr. Jeon, don't you remember? Every night, I go to your office to prepare for the next day's meetings."

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[So it was even more convenient to strike when I was alone in there. It seems this was planned for a long time. Impressive!]

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[But... after listening to all this, do they all have to work overtime at night? I didn't expect Jungkook to be such a capitalist exploiting his employees. After the divorce, I should send him a copy of the labor law!]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭So after listening to all that, this is what you're focused on?! This is about your innocence!

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭And... our employees get triple pay for overtime!

Jungkook's train of thought was almost derailed by Taehyung's comments. He quickly gathered his thoughts.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

"Anyone who entered and exited should be investigated. No exceptions!"

Secretary Jin immediately put on a hurt and wronged expression. She truly hadn't expected Jungkook to suddenly treat her the same as everyone else. That stupid ore had already admitted it!

Secretary Jin/Jin Yue

💭Was her position in Jungkook's heart really on par with this ore? She had been by his side for ten years, handling big and small matters without a single mistake.

The other assistants also showed displeasure, probably thinking the CEO was being overly rigorous. Secretary Jin versus Taehyung, how could anyone think Taehyung wouldn't be the one to make a mistake?!

Treating Secretary Jin like this, aren't they afraid of disheartening a trusted confidant? Moreover, although the CEO didn't seem to notice, they could all see it.

Actually, Secretary Jin had always secretly loved the CEO, and her devotion to Mr. Jeon was absolute. Even though she could have competed with Taehyung, she endured Taehyung's bullying without fighting back. How could she possibly sabotage Jeon Corporation? Just as the atmosphere became tense, a sneer came from the doorway. Taehyung looked over curiously.

Several people walked in with an imposing aura. The CEO's Office Staff all stepped back, making room. Based on his memory, Taehyung recognized the man leading the group as Director Tang from the Board of Directors.

The one who had just sneered was a young man, who had jumped out from behind Director Tang. He was Director Tang's son, Tang Jun. He looked like a typical second-generation rich kid who fooled around in the company without doing any real work.

At this moment, Tang Jun walked directly to Secretary Jin's side and gave Jungkook an unfriendly look.

Tang Jun/Director Tang Son

"Jeon Jungkook, have you lost your mind? We agreed at the Board of Directors meeting that you'd divorce this troublemaker, but what are you doing now?"

Tang Jun/Director Tang Son

"Is there still any question about that incident that's worth you making such a fuss and checking surveillance footage? And what's even more ridiculous is that I just heard you're suspecting your loyal Secretary Jin and want her to be investigated too? Have you gone crazy?"

Director Tang made a half-hearted attempt to chide Tang Jun.

Director Tang

"How dare you speak to Mr. Jeon like that! Mr. Jeon's thoroughness is a virtue. It's not that he suspects Secretary Jin; I think it's probably because his wife refuses to admit guilt that we're having this scene."

Tang Jun immediately glared fiercely at Taehyung.

Tang Jun/Director Tang Son

"You, even at a time like this, you're still trying to drag others down with you. It's simply..."

Before Tang Jun could finish his insult, Jungkook stepped forward, his face stern, shielding Taehyung. He was about to speak when—

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Which sewer cover was stolen to let this thing out?]

Jungkook's words got stuck in his throat.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Tang Jun, is it? How dare you talk back to the big boss of the corporation? Let me see what gives you the guts to be so arrogant!]

The corporation's big boss Jeon Jungkook was taken aback.

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭See what?

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Oh, I see. Director Tang has the highest position on the Board of Directors and is somewhat at odds with Jungkook. If it weren't for Tang Jun being so useless and Jungkook being so excellent, when Jungkook's Father stepped down, Director Tang would have really considered pushing his own son to take over. No wonder Tang Jun can't quite figure out his place in front of Jungkook.]

Jungkook was truly shocked this time. Taehyung had previously known nothing about the relationships within their corporation, yet he suddenly...And it was something he just 'saw' now?

Moreover, earlier, he shouldn't have known that Secretary Jin had entered the office after him... Indeed, he must have some kind of 'condition', right?

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Ah! Oh my god, ahhh!]

Jungkook was startled by Taehyung's sudden scream. While one part of his mind wondered 'what else has he seen?', he half-heartedly listened to Tang Jun's defense of Secretary Jin.

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[No wonder he's so against me and protective of Secretary Jin.]

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[So this Tang Jun is Secretary Jin's devoted admirer!]

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Haha! How can someone be so devoted? It's killing me with laughter!]

Jungkook was shocked!

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Tang Jun likes Secretary Jin....Devoted admirer?...So... how devoted?

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Good morning, good afternoon, good night messages every day. Reminders to bring an umbrella when it rains, to wear more clothes when it's cold. She never replies! Yet he's persisted for two years! That's dedication!]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭If only he put that dedication into his work...

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[Once, just because of a casual comment from Secretary Jin about liking something, he searched all over Paris to buy it. He ended up with a fever and fainted. When Secretary Jin received the gift, she only said "drink more hot water," and he cried his heart out! Such sincere devotion!]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭If only he showed such sincerity towards his work!

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[He once played guitar and sang under her apartment in the middle of the night. The neighbors called the police for disturbing the peace, and he was taken to the station for a lecture. Secretary Jin didn't even come to bail him out! He had to find his own way out! Afterwards, he even apologized for possibly disturbing her sleep! I must say, the fact that he could consider this shows frighteningly meticulous thinking!]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭So who's the one making frequent mistakes at work? Is work ultimately unable to retain his meticulous mind?!

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭[There's even more!]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭 There's more?!

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭["After falling in love with Secretary Jin, he never sought out other women, keeping himself pure. He would only look at Secretary Jin's photo and in the middle of the night under the covers... he would pleasure himself. This kind of adult gossip shouldn't be shared! I'm not interested in others' privacy!"]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Ugh!

At this moment, Tang Jun, who was righteously speaking in front of them, was unaware that Taehyung had completely exposed his private matters. He only felt that the way the two people in front of him looked at him was becoming increasingly peculiar.

Tang Jun/Director Tang Son

💭What did those gazes mean, mixed with a hint of sympathy and disappointment?

Jeon Taehyung/Ore

💭["Haha, so it was all Director Tang's misdeeds!"]

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭What does this have to do with Director Tang again?

Jeon Jungkook/Jeon's 2nd son/CEO

💭Huh? Wait, what was he supposed to be dealing with just now?

Jungkook's mind was in chaos, but ultimately his attention was drawn away by Taehyung's emotionally charged inner thoughts. Gossip is a temptation that even the most serious person can't resist.

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Tbc