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The office was quiet, save for the soft hum of the air conditioning and the faint rustle of papers as Jungkook sifted through the latest projections for J-Global Industries. His desk was immaculate—just the way he liked it—lined with neatly stacked files, each one carrying the weight of his responsibility. Every decision, every move he made, rippled through the company, and he was expected to make the right ones.
Jungkook leaned back in his chair, glancing out the window at the city below. The skyline shimmered under the fading light of the evening. From this height, he could see it all: the hustle of the streets, the quiet offices of rivals, and the expanse of his own empire sprawling beneath him. It was perfect. It was his.
His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden buzz of his intercom.
"Mr. Jeon," his assistant Sooyoung's voice crackled through, "The new intern is here."
Jungkook barely looked up. "Send them in," he said, his voice cold, professional.
He hadn't had an intern in years—he didn't need one. The company was already running at maximum efficiency. But this was a special case. His father had insisted that Jungkook take on someone new for the summer program, an intern from a prestigious business school, and there was no way to say no to that request.
The door opened a moment later, and a man stepped in.
(Jimin)
First Encounter:
Jungkook's eyes lifted from his desk, narrowing slightly as he took in the sight of the newcomer. Jimin was everything Jungkook wasn't expecting: effortlessly stylish, exuding an air of confidence that seemed to fill the room. He was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, his shirt crisp, his tie knotted just right. His dark hair was styled with precision, and there was an almost playful gleam in his eyes. The young man was every bit the picture of a polished CEO, but Jungkook knew better than to judge someone by appearances alone.
"Mr. Jeon," Jimin greeted, his voice smooth and warm as he extended a hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
Jungkook didn't move at first. There was something about Jimin's relaxed yet bold demeanor that made Jungkook feel uneasy—like he wasn't the only one in control here.
Finally, after a long moment, Jungkook stood and took Jimin's hand, shaking it firmly but without much enthusiasm. "Jimin, right?" he asked, his tone cool. "You're the new intern?"
Jimin nodded, a playful smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "That's right. I'm looking forward to learning from the best," he said, though there was an unmistakable undertone of challenge in his words. "I hear you run things around here pretty efficiently."
Jungkook wasn't sure how to take the comment. The last thing he wanted was an intern who would walk in and try to challenge his authority.
"You're here to assist with whatever I need, understand?" Jungkook replied, his voice hard, yet masked with a professional air. "No big projects for you—just observe, learn the ropes, and stay out of the way."
Jimin's eyes sparkled for a moment, though he quickly concealed it with a neutral expression. "Of course. I'm here to learn from the ground up."
The tension between them was immediate and thick. Jungkook didn't know what it was about Jimin, but he couldn't shake the feeling that this wasn't going to be as simple as he thought.
The Meeting:
Later that morning, they were both in the boardroom. The walls were lined with polished wood, the long conference table gleaming under the soft lighting. Jungkook stood at the head of the table, preparing to address the board about the upcoming expansion into international markets. It was a pivotal moment for J-Global, one that could define the company's next decade.
As Jungkook began his presentation, his eyes flicked to Jimin, who was seated toward the back of the room. Jimin was casually leaning back in his chair, a faint smile on his lips as he observed. Jungkook couldn't tell if Jimin was engaged or bored, but either way, his presence felt like a subtle distraction.
Jungkook continued, laying out the strategy with precision, showing the projections and figures that had been meticulously prepared. But as the discussion progressed, something strange happened. Jimin, who had been quiet up until this point, suddenly raised his hand.
"Excuse me, Mr. Jeon," Jimin interjected, his voice smooth and confident. "I have a suggestion."
Jungkook's eyes narrowed slightly, not pleased at the interruption. "We're in the middle of a presentation, Jimin," he said, the irritation clear in his tone. "This isn't the time for suggestions."
But Jimin didn't back down. He stood up, walking to the front of the room and taking the remote from Jungkook's hand. The room fell silent as Jimin switched the slide, replacing the company's usual conservative projection with a more innovative, riskier proposal.
"This is what I think we should consider," Jimin said, his gaze fixed on the board members. "Instead of just expanding our current operations, why not try something new? Venture into the emerging tech sector. It's a risk, but the payoff could be exponential."
There was a moment of stunned silence. Jungkook's eyes flicked to the board members, who were all looking at Jimin with a mix of surprise and curiosity.
"Are you out of your mind?" Jungkook snapped, his voice laced with frustration. "We're not here to gamble with the company's future, Jimin. We stick to what we know."
But Jimin remained unfazed. "Sometimes, the biggest successes come from taking risks. If we don't push the boundaries now, someone else will. And that's something I don't think you want to happen."
The room was silent. Jungkook could feel the eyes of the board members on him, waiting for his response. His fingers gripped the edge of the table, but he was already feeling the shift. There was no way he could dismiss Jimin so easily. His proposal had merit, even if Jungkook hated to admit it.
The Aftermath:
Later that evening, as Jungkook sat at his desk, trying to unwind after the tense board meeting, he was interrupted again. This time, it wasn't Sooyoung or a colleague. It was Jimin, standing at the door with a slight smile.
"You surprised me today," Jungkook said without looking up from his work. "I didn't expect you to take over my presentation like that."
Jimin leaned casually against the doorframe, his posture relaxed. "I didn't mean to step on your toes. But I think you know I'm right. There's more to this business than just the safe bet. We need to evolve."
Jungkook sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as he looked up at Jimin. "You've got a lot of nerve," he said. "And that's not a compliment."
Jimin's smile deepened. "I'd say it's one of my strengths."
The two locked eyes for a moment, the air thick with tension. Jungkook hated to admit it, but there was something about Jimin's confidence that was impossible to ignore. It irked him, yet at the same time, it intrigued him.
"Fine," Jungkook finally said, breaking the silence. "I'll consider your proposal. But don't expect to just waltz in here and change everything. There's more to this business than you realize."
Jimin's eyes gleamed with amusement. "I'll take that as a challenge."
And with that, Jimin turned and left the room, leaving Jungkook with a complicated mix of frustration, curiosity, and something else he couldn't quite name.
As Jungkook sat back in his chair, he couldn't shake the feeling that this internship was going to be anything but ordinary. Jimin had set the tone for what promised to be a volatile but exciting collaboration. The line between professional rivalry and something else had been crossed, and Jungkook had no idea where this would lead. But one thing was certain—Jimin wasn't just another intern. He was a force to be reckoned with, and Jungkook's carefully ordered world had just been shaken.