"What is all this about? Did you all actually prepared for the luxurious lunch that too from the company's budget account?" Y/N asked Hyungsik and Sung-yoel with an irritated voice.

"I-I was t-told that it's t-the company's ri-ritual." Sung-yoel spoke stuttering in panic.

"I don't care. Cancel all the these and inform the board members and the shareholders that there will be no lunch during or after the meeting.
Serve them with plain water and some fruit salads.

And if you two are too worried, you can treat them for lunch with your salary." Y/N said and walked out of the fancy lunch room.

"Looks like she's out for a good hunt." Hyungsik replied to Sung-yoel with a small giggle and patted his shoulder.

"Hyung I-I never knew she can be scary. When I first saw her in the party, I thought she a sweet little young lady." Sung-yoel spoke with a small glare.

"Well, she isn't wrong! Why should the company pay for someone's personal luxury? They're to come for meeting not to celebrate.
Cheer up brother! We've got lot to do."
Hyungsik and Sung-yoel walked out of the room for the conference room.

Y/N and Hyungsik were inspecting around the cafeteria when the elevator opened revealing Claire and Derek walking in.
She didn't notice them as she was busy sorting things out with Hyungsik.

The two walked to them interrupting their conversation.
"Why are you two here?" Y/N asked uninterested.

"Why wouldn't I? I'm also a part of the family." Derek said arrogantly.

"Oh you are! But I really don't remember your last name same as I, Mr Carter?

All I know is you and your sister as the iligimate children of Runan Sampson." Y/N said with a small smirk making Derek fume in anger.

"At least he doesn't go around seducing every single person he meets." Claire defended Derek.

"Come on Ms McTaggart! I learned from the best. I can never be better than you now, am I!" Y/N said with no filter.

Suddenly Claire raised her hand and slapped Y/N hard. Hyungsik and Derek wanted to speak but Y/N didn't let them. She slapped Claire back with all her might making her fall on the floor. Just then the bangtan boys walked in and Claire pretended to be the victim. The boys rushed to them and Derek helped Claire to get on her feet.
Namjoon was about to ask but Hoseok grabbed his hand and pressed his lips into a thin line as he shook his head in disagreement.
Nobody spoke a single word for a damn minute. Hyungsik released a deep breath and spoke
"Ms Sampson, it's time for the meeting." Y/N walked out of the cafeteria without giving the boys a single glance.

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In The Conference Room

The conference room was filled with bunch of people. Heads of other departments, legal team, the board members and the major shareholders.

Most of the people were the family friends and business partners of the Sampsons, such as Mr McTaggart from the legal team, Mr and Mrs Kim,
Mrs Park and some some other well known designers.

The moment the door opened, Y/N walked in followed by Hyungsik, Sungyoel, Woohyun and Seulbi.

Everyone stood up in their seats
in her respect. Mr and Mrs Kim were grinning widely like a proud parent.

Y/N sat down without a single word making most of them frown. They all thought that she might greet them first as they were all older than her.

"Welcome everyone! Please welcome our new director of 'I&U Fashion Globe', Miss Y/N Sampson." Sungyoel introduced her to the people inside the room. All of them clapped welcoming her.
Except one of them, Mr McTaggart head of the legal team, Claire's father.
He stood up and clapped in a mocking manner.
Everyone present in the room was shocked by his impulsive behaviour.
Before Mr Kim could say anything
Hyungsik asked "Mr McTaggart, would you mind explaining your behaviour. It's disrespectful!"

"Isn't it disrespectful of Ms Sampson to not acknowledge and respect our presence. Each of us present in the room is older and experienced compared to her. Even her
assistants!" Mr McTaggart replied with a scoff.
Some of them agreed nodding their heads in agreement. But not all of them, they knew better than to humiliate themselves.

Y/N didn't say a word. She just kept hearing them rant with a blank face.
She turned her eyes to Mr Kim who winked at her with an assuring smile.

Y/N straightened her posture and crossed her legs and leaned back in her seat. Everyone halted their movement noticing her actions.
She started "So, what did you all think of me? Should I arrange some fancy lunch or maybe we welcome you all with a bunch of colourful flower bouquets?
But then I wonder who is actually going to pay for that and what benefit will I be getting from doing so?

And about the respect part. Shouldn't you all be respectful of my position? I pay you to work for me and not the other way around! There is nothing that I don't know about each of you. From the age of 15 I have been updated about everything going on under this roof. Do you all want me to give you a brief detail of your wrong doings? And Mr McTaggart, don't think I am unable of your intentions of placing your daughter under the legal team! Isn't that why she is present inside this darn building, behaving like some pillow princess! Nothing that happens here I have missed in last few years.

And I will definitely not allow any of you to gain any kind of personal benefit under my watch. And if you think you can go against me and ask the chairman to decide against my decisions than you are playing very wrong. Our chairwoman is only there for the other two month because after 2 months, each of you is going to address me as chairwoman of Fashion Globe.

As of now you do what I say. And if any of you disagree with my decision, he or she can step out of the room this instant."
Y/N poked the inside of her cheeks while eyeing everyone present in the room. Her assistants were stupified by her bold statement. She had already made it clear for everyone to not treat her like some pushover. YN definitely cleared their misconceptions about any sort of tolerance for nonsense bullcraps.
She spoke again " ........if we're done let's get to the actual part. You've already wasted enough time for no reason."

The meeting started without any interruption and went on for more than two hours Y/N felt like dozing off there and then until the head of designing dept spoke out something grabbing her attention.

"Miss Sampson, we've lost almost 12 models. Even with the most finest designs and unique clothing line, we can't continue without the models!"

"And why is that you wish to explain?" Y/N asked with a bored tone.
No one answered her but she saw Mr McTaggart snicker silently.
"Ms Yi...!" She call out her assistant.

"Ma'am, their agency heard about
the appointment of the new CEO,
so they stepped back. They said they didn't want to work with someone new." Seulbi bit on her lower lip and lowered her head in embarrassment.

"No wonder Mr McTaggart was enjoying the news!" She turned her head to his direction and said "One more time and you're done for Mr McTaggart! Not only I'm going to see you out of this building forever but also make sure that I and my business associates pull out the investments from your firm. Do not dare to test my patience. I'm someone who loves holding onto grudges for good time.

So I guess at least one of you definitely would have come up with the solution to this. Let's just hear it."

Mrs Park shifted in her seat and cleared her throat before speaking.
"I actually have someone in mind. I believe you already know them and also saw them perform live. They go by the name Bulletproof Boy Scouts. I've already invited them here just in case you wish to meet them."
She ended her words with a smile.

"Great! Then what are we waiting for, call them in." Y/N replied politely without giving a second thought.

Mrs Park nodded happily and walked out of the room. Y/N was confused seeing her excitement but didn't say anything. In less than a minute she walked in followed by a group of young men making Y/N sit straight in her chair. She felt her throat dry as she saw the seven familiar faces standing right infront of her.

The boys. Bangtan Sonyeondan.
Y/N mentally scoffed while glaring at Mr and Mrs Kim who immediately looked away acting coy as if they knew nothing of it.

She took a deep breath and said
"Mrs Park, I've already told all of you that I don't intend to let you guys make any personal benefit from the company. And as far as I remember,
Mr Park Jimin your son is also the part of these 7 men. How do you think you are going to explain this? I'm sorry I can't approve of your idea."

"Ms Sampson, I agree with your statement but it's also true that they are professionals. They also have modelled and performed on Asian stages. They are already trained.
All we need is to polish them according to our style. We can also ask them to perform for company's promotion.
Of course, your words holds the final call." Mrs Park explained everything in a smooth manner. The other elders in the room nodded their heads in agreement.

Y/N knew she has been cornered.
She again stared at boys only to find out Namjoon staring back straight into her eyes. They held stare for a couple of seconds and Y/N was the first one to break the eye contact.
She cleared her throat and asked
"And who will be taking the responsibility if I face the loss?"

"I can be the their guarantor. I will be the one to pay if you face any loss since I am the one who has introduced them to you." Mrs Park remarked.

"No!"

"I'm sorry what!" Mrs Park asked shocked.

"I want them to pay. Not you but these seven men. They will have to pay there times the actual amount. If you don't agree, we'll have to find some new faces." Y/N spoke stealing the colours of everyone's eyes and Mrs Kim smirked at her words.
'I knew you wouldn't let them off the hook easily Love. I'm very proud of you' She thought in her head.

"We will." It was Namjoon who spoke.

"Then it's decided. The meeting is over for today." Y/N stood up, said that and left the room.

Y/N walked back to the conference room to look for her mobile on the table.
The moment she picked up her mobile
she felt a pair of arms wrapped around her back-hugged her. A sharp intake of  breathe escape her throat and her breathe hitched.

"Joon...." The words came out of her lips as a whisper.

"Don't push me away from you noona. Please" Namjoon felt her stop wiggling in his arms.

"Why? Go back to your girlfriend!" She trembled in his arms.

"Noona, you are the only one for me!"

"Let go! Just let me go." She whimpered weakly as she felt tears pooling in her eyes.

Namjoon turned her around and sat down on one of the chairs pulling her on his lap. He again looked into her eyes and then said "Don't leave me!"
Saying that he captured her lips as the tears slipped down her cheeks.
Their kisses continued as their hearts
kept beating in sync. They both finally pulled away after a few good minutes.

Y/N couldn't look into his eyes. Namjoon gently held her chin and raised her head wiping out her tear stained cheeks.

"Don't leave me Joon" she said in a whisper.

"I won't, I promise" Namjoon said and Y/N pushed her lips onto his as she wrapped her arms around his neck and Namjoon pulled her closer holding onto her waist.
Both of them drowning themselves in the sweet serenity.