FOUR
The cabin was quiet.
Too quiet.
Taehyung sat on the leather sofa, in the farthest corner of Jungkook’s office.
The room still smelled like him.
A faint mix of cedarwood and something sharp—like rain on steel.
Taehyung’s fingers tightened around the gift bag.
His knuckles turned white.
His eyes hadn’t stopped shimmering since he stepped inside.
He wasn’t angry.
Just… tired.
Of waiting. Of guessing. Of wondering if his love had an expiry date.
kim Tae
[Internal monologue]
If he doesn’t love me anymore… he should just say it.
Not vanish. Not make me question everything.
Please… just let me ask once—Do I still matter?
Meanwhile—
Outside, Jennie sat inside her office, legs crossed, sipping coffee.
Her eyes flicked toward the glass wall facing the hallway.
She saw him.
Jeon Jungkook.
Walking down the corridor. Wearing all-black. Powerful.
But pausing… just outside her door.
Perfect timing.
She glanced at her assistant.
Tia adjusted her expression—concerned, tense.
Then raised her voice just enough.
Tia (jenny assistant)
Ma’am… I still can’t believe how he spoke to you like that!
Jungkook froze. His name hadn’t been mentioned. Yet.
Tia (jenny assistant)
He screamed at you, insulted you in front of everyone!
Said you were trying to sleep with sir—
He called you a homewrecker!
Jungkook’s hand paused on the door handle.
Tia (jenny assistant)
And your relationship with Mr. Jeon is so pure! You two are just childhood friends!
Inside, Jennie sighed deeply and spoke softly—just loud enough.
jenny
[Acting wounded]
Tia… don’t speak about him like that…
A pause. Her voice trembled, faking kindness.
jenny
He’s just angry. Jungkook hasn’t been home in a month.
He thinks I’m keeping Jungkook away from him. He doesn’t know…
…that Jungkook is working himself to death to provide for him. For his family
She sighed again. Pretending to break
jenny
Just… don’t tell Jungkook. Please.
Jungkook’s eyes narrowed.
His grip on the door tightened.
Both women turned sharply.
Jennie gasped in fake surprise.
Tia’s eyes widened like a deer caught in headlights.
His heart thudded—uneven.
The silence was thick for three seconds…
and then—he opened the door.
jenny
(voice high, fake sweet)
J-Jungkook!
She stood up fast, smoothing her dress.
Walked toward him with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.
Jungkook didn’t blink.
His voice was calm. Cold.
jeon jungook
“What did you say?”
Jennie froze for a second. Then tilted her head, playing innocent
jenny
It’s nothing—just girl talk. You know how Tia gets overprotective sometimes
Jungkook turned his eyes to Tia.
Sharp. Piercing.
jeon jungook
“What happened?
Tia looked at Jennie. Then at Jungkook.
Her lips parted. She hesitated.
Tia lowered her eyes, blinking as if she were gathering strength.
Her voice trembled. Her leg shook slightly, perfectly fake
Tia (jenny assistant)
“I-It was just an hour before, sir. Your husband came in… shouting your name like he wanted to expose something
Jungkook’s brows furrowed.
Tia (jenny assistant)
The receptionist didn’t even believe him. But ma’am went to the lobby just in time… and brought him up here.
Tia (jenny assistant)
But then… then he started yelling at ma’am. In front of businessmen
Tia (jenny assistant)
Accused her of sleeping with you.
Said she was trying to get into your pants… using her body to crawl into your life.
Jungkook’s jaw clenched hard
Tia (jenny assistant)
He said she’s just a slut in lipstick, pretending to be pure just to get your attention.
Tia (jenny assistant)
And he said… ‘Is this why you don’t come home? Because your whore keeps you busy between sheets?
Jungkook’s eyes darkened.
Tia (jenny assistant)
We tried to stop him, but he barged into your cabin
Jungkook remained silent—but his knuckles were white.
His heart was thundering in his chest.
Shame. Anger. Frustration.
A storm boiling inside him.
Tia (jenny assistant)
Ma’am didn’t want you to know. She told me not to say anything.
But sir… she doesn’t deserve this.
Jungkook turned slowly to Jennie.
Her eyes—wet. Her lower lip trembling.
A soft, broken look of someone trying to be strong.
jenny
(gently)
Don’t be mad, Jungkook… please.
He was just angry you weren’t home for a month.
It’s nothing. Please… don’t do anything rash.
Jungkook’s hands tightened at his side.
Jaw locked. Muscles tensed.
✨
He’d already lost a deal that morning. Now this?✨
His vision blurred red.
Without a word, he turned and stormed toward the cabin.
Jennie watched him leave—
And a slow, satisfied smile crept up her face
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