SEOKJIN POV

My eyes widened as I stared at the young woman who just came out of the velvet curtains that were now pushed apart for her arrival. My jaw hung as I stared at her.

She was different, so different from before. Her hair was brown, and she wore contacts. She had her hair styled and her makeup was light and elegant, she even wore a high-end dress with a red coat covering it. There was also a scarf that was wrapped around her hair, securinf it into a loose ponytail.

"Good Evening ladies and gentlemen, I'm the CEO of Yeonryu Corporation, and the chairwoman of Yeonryu Foundation. I would like to start my introduction off with how we reached our peak to fame. Yeonryu is the first agency that gives comfort to housemaids all over the world, giving them the sufficient funds they need. Also, Yeonryu has succeeded much more as an entertainment company, a food chain, a stock company and many more providing enough funds to donate to homeless children, families, and housemaids with low income across the world," Youngyeon said as she read through her script.

"Say Jin hyung, you didn't know about wha Youngyeon has been up to lately?" Namjoon asked as he was equally as shocked as me.

"I tried to look into information about her, but it seems she disclosed herself and appeared as an entirely new person," I replied as I studied her face. She looked like she gained weight too, in a good way, she was much more healthier than what she was 10 months ago, and it made me happy.

"You didn't know too, Namjoon?" I asked him and he shook his head.

"I was busy with business stuff with this new company, I had to after the guy invested atleast 2 billion dollars for the partnership. It appears he has bought some land near Gangnam, which makes it a double plus, making stocks rise," Namjoon replied.

"Really? And what's his name?" I asked.

"His name's Mr. Hyunseok, and he seemed filthy rich," Namjoon replied.

"Hyunseok? That's... my father," Sunyoo piped in and Namjoon looked at her.

"Really? Seems like it was a discreet agreement to both of us, but I figured it would be announced to the public sooner or later," he says.

"Also, I would like to introduce myself personally as an anonymous person who has not revealed herself to the public. I am Lee Youngyeon, who has recently turned 28 last month, and I would like to thank everyone for welcoming me in today's event. The announcement I would be making will be discussed soon as things will be finalized," she ended before handing the microphone to the man.

"Thank you Ms. Lee, we would also like to hand you over to the person who has invited you to the event, may that person please be her escort?" The man said as he stood on the stage.

Youngyeon nodded before walking to the exit, where she was greeted by a figure who was standing near the stairs, she took their hand, and she as she walked on the floor where we were standing, everyone was staring at her as if she was the most precious person alive.

It made me feel different.

"Hey hyung, are you gonna greet her?" Namjoon asked and I exhaled as I leaned against the wall.

"I'll greet when she sees me," I replied.

Then, my eyes trailed on the escort and she her had arm wrapped around theirs. And I almost squinted my eyes as I saw their face.

Kim Taehyung?!

"Oh! There you are! We've been looking for you everywhere!" Speaking of the devil, he gestured at us while giving Youngyeon a smile.

"Hello! Long time no see, Youngyeon!" Namjoon greeted as he bowed at the woman, and she smiled before bowing back.

Namjoon already knew about Taehyung since I told him. And he didn't really wanna associate with him until he's ready, so he makes sure to maintain a good distance.

"Good evening, Namjoon!" She smiled before looking at me, and she gives me a smile before waving.

My face immediately turned red as I waved back at her, biting my lip as we maintained eye contact for atleast 10 seconds.

"Oh! I forgot! And this is Kim Taehyung, I am really thankful to him for helping me with my foundation, he has helped me go through numerous papers!" She smiled as she showed Taehyung who was grinning.

"Oh, Lee Youngyeon-ssi! You don't have to thank me, you did all this by yourself, I was giving you a push, that's it!" He smiled.

I looked at Sunyoo, and she was silent all this time. She stared at the floor, and she wasn't really moving. I then realized that Jimin wasn't anywhere to be found, and didn't show up in the gathering.

"Youngyeon, can we... talk for a bit?" I asked, and she looked at me before nodding, letting go of Taehyung.

"You can meet me at the balcony, I'll be there," I said and she nodded before smiling, making her way to the exit of the party room.

As she finally disappeared, I looked at Taehyung before furrowing my brows.

"What's your deal? Why are you with Youngyeon all of sudden?" I whispered at him, and he furrows his brows.

"Trust me loverboy, I'm not interested in her and she's not my type, so you can have her. I'm just here for the business... and maybe make her someone will never be looked down on anymore, people will love you if you're rich, and look down on you when you're poor, that's a fucked up society we live in today, and I hate it," he tsks in response, and I sigh before turning my back at him, making my way to where Youngyeon was.

TAEHYUNG POV

I looked at the man who was walking away, and I roll my eyes before staring at Namjoon who was silently pressing his lips together.

"Taehyung...," he finally spoke, and I turned to him.

"Glad to... finally meet you," he smiled, and I maintained my stoic face before nodding.

I then excused myself, making my way to the opposite way towards the outside for a smoke.

"So, you still smoke?"

I cocked a brow before slowly turning to the person behind me, and my eyes widened before I gritted my teeth.

"What are you doing here....

....after so long, Jungkook-ssi?"

YOUNGYEON POV

I let the wind blow my hair as I leaned on the balcony railings, and I sighed deeply.

"Hey," a voice greeted, and I turned my head to look at the familiar face I longed for so long.

"Hey," I responded and he smiled before walking towards me and I exhaling loudly.

"No contacting each other for 10 months huh," he said and I smiled before looking at the view of Seoul.

"Sorry, I was busy in those 10 months," I chuckled and he looked at me, concern written in his face.

"You need to tell me, how were you while I wasn't around? And why didn't I see you here in Korea?" He asked.

"Oh, Taehyung helped me so that I won't be exposed or something. And I was in Daegu in those 10 months," I replied and he nodded.

"Youngyeon.... then what is Taehyung to you?" He asked.

"A friend... someone who has been really helpful to me," I replied truthfully. And it is true. Taehyung tended to me a lot especially about business, he taught me numerous things.

"Please... you need to keep your guard up when you're around him," he says and I tilt my head at him.

"I don't think he's a dangerous guy. I just think he's someone who's misunderstood," I replied and Seokjin breathed before placing a hand on my shoulder.

"You won't know what he will do to you or what he intends to do, but just don't try to interact with him especially about personal things, or even me," he said.

"I've known him for 10 months Seokjin. And just because he opposes whatever plan or decision you have doesn't make him a bad guy. He has a different perspective and I've grown to know him a lot," I replied as I turn my body towards the exit.

"I think it's not bad to actually go through your own beliefs, as long as you have a logical reason on it, as long as you fight for your will and as long as it gives you happiness, why would it be bad? I went through my beliefs as well, and fought my way to the very top, and now I'm here," I smiled at him, before getting on my tippy toes before placing my lips on his cheek, giving him a peck.

"Don't worry about me, I'm CEO Lee Youngyeon, don't worry about me," I whispered before walking away, leaving him on the balcony.

TAEHYUNG POV

"How's Hoseok hyung, or Yoongi hyung? Jungkook asked as he approached me, and I furrowed my brows as I stared at him.

"I don't interact with people who have betrayed me," I said as I blow smoke from my e-cig.

"You sent me as an undercover, right? But I ended up leaving you," he muttered.

"Do you know how many months I worried about you just so I could see you become so smiley and loyal to the person I hate in return? It hurts me, okay?" He says as he closes his eyes.

"I just wanna say I'm sorry. I... realized I met a lot of good people there, it almost felt like a family to me," he says as he takes a deep breath.

"I... understand. I understand after I found you in the streets and gave you a job, and even treated you like my own little brother six years ago," I huffed before turning to him.

"I even gave you a foster family. I gave you Eumji, I told her I found you a job. I took care of the finances. I even told Eumji to love you and nurture you into a fine man."

"Other than that... atleast I'm thankful to have met you," I replied with a stoic expression.

"Your face and the way you talk still makes me want to punch you in the face," he grumbled, before approaching me and taking me by the collar.

"Now tell me, what was it you wanted from Seokjin? Or Youngyeon?"

Riiinnnng!

"Excuse me, you little brat," I said as I pushed him away, burrowing my hand in my pocket before taking out my phone, I look at the caller ID before answering it.

"Hello?"

"...."

"W-what?!"

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(UNEDITED)

A/N:

Vote and you will recieve a million dollars from CEO Youngyeon

I try my best to make a good book for everyone, but please don't bring negativity into my books, it hurts me too.

AND to those who are part of the Sunyoo and Youngyeon protection squad all of you are absolute lovelies! I love you guys very much! ❤❤

(Long a/n but I just wanna get this off my chest.)

Cover by @ThAtSmArTbUtDuMbKiD❤