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Seokmin opened the door for Joshua, his irritation at the lack of acknowledgement still lingering.

Joshua maintained the cocky smirk on his face as he got into the car and leaned back, putting his right leg over his left. Seokmin had noticed that it was a habit of his.

Crossing his legs.

Seokmin closed the door gently before walking round the car and entering through the door on the left side.

"Are you excited?" Joshua tried to keep a neutral expression but the joy he derived from teasing Dokyeom was too imminent.

Seokmin rolled his eyes, leaning against the window as he looked outside. "What are you? A puppy?" He heard Joshua's question and he turned his head towards the man.

"What are you talking about?" He asked, Joshua's smirk expanded into a full grin as he stretched his hand out and patted Dokyeom's head.

Seokmin stopped moving as he felt Joshua's hand on his head. "Good boy, you did so well saving me back there." Joshua was actually smiling. Seokmin was both in shock and annoyed.

"Is that what you wanted?" Joshua's smile vanished as he took his hand off Dokyeom's head, going back to his original position.

Seokmin scoffed in disbelief. Joshua Hong wasn't just the devil, he was also the most infuriating man on Earth.

He folded his arms and turned fully to the window, with his back facing Joshua. How dare this bastard make fun of him?

Even if it was quite a humorous attempt.

"Are you planning on being silent this whole drive?" Joshua questioned and Dokyeom nodded instantly before saying, "Yes."

"Good." Joshua hummed and Dokyeom's jaw hung slightly open. Once again, Joshua had the last laugh. This wasn't good. He was supposed to be on top at all times, not getting defeated.

Especially not by Joshua Hong.

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The car came to a stop and Seokmin looked outside, the Ling Corporations building coming into his vision.

It was a lot smaller than Hong Corporations but still bigger than his father's company. Seokmin found it funny, how unsuccessful his father had become once he'd retired.

Seokmin got out of the car and opened Joshua's allowing him out of his confinement. Joshua picked at his suit before keeping his hands in his pocket.

"Let's go." He instructed and Seokmin gave a signal to Vernon who gave the bodyguards commands before they stepped into the building.

Seokmin walked just a foot behind Joshua while Vernon walked two steps behind Seokmin. The bodyguards stayed positioned outside the building, on the first floor and on the meeting floor.

"This is the office room he mentioned." Vernon pointed to the 3rd door as they got to the 4th floor. Joshua used the sleeve of his suit to push down on the door handle, opening the door fully.

In the room was the CEO of Ling Corp, Mr. Ling and two of his staff who Joshua assumed to be his secretary.

Joshua went into the room with Seokmin, Vernon and two of the bodyguards following right behind him. "Good morning Mr. Hong." Mr Ling and his staff stood up, bowing to Joshua who just nodded in response.

He walked to his seat on the opposite side of the table and stretched his hand out for a handshake which Mr Ling took immediately.

"Let's get started." Joshua sat down while Seokmin stood beside him and Vernon stood by the door.

"As you know, I received the proposal a week ago and I am planning to invest fully into your tourist centre." Joshua placed his hands on the table, his body naturally leaning towards Mr Ling.

"Now, what is your desired split percentage for the future income?" Joshua questioned, his eyes roamed from Mr Ling to his staff and back to Mr Ling. He was curious about what bullshit they would reply with.

"We decided on a 60/40 split." The secretary replied, sliding the contract over to Joshua who stopped its movement with just one finger, flipping through the pages.

As he got to the page of the contract where the income was split, he realized what the secretary meant. They would get 60% and Hong Corp would get 40%.

Joshua stopped reading and scoffed. How ridiculous.

He picked up the contract, tearing it into two pieces before throwing it at Mr Ling and his staff. He smirked as the rage in his eyes pooled, any more tomfoolery and he would tip over the edge he was currently teetering on.

"Why would you take 60%?" Joshua queried as he took in a breath in an attempt to calm his mind which was currently ablaze. He really couldn't believe the audacity of this bald fool.

"You think I don't know your business is currently in debt?" Joshua leaned forward, the stunned facial expression on Mr Ling's face being a dead giveaway.

"Give me 70% and finish the job, perfectly." Joshua stood up and waited for a rebuttal, the stoic expression on his face both frightening and challenging.

"If I acquire any loss in this project, I'll make sure you lose that head of yours." Joshua warned as his finger pointed to Mr Ling's head that was completely stripped of its hair.

A gulp went down Mr Ling's throat as he slowly nodded, the panic in his eyes very prevalent. Joshua simpered, offering a soothing wink after.

"I expect a new contract by this Saturday."

He turned to Dokyeom and gestured to the door which Dokyeom quickly walked over to and opened.

As they left the room, Seokmin chuckled, his hands completely folded. "What?" Joshua questioned seeing the smug look on his face.

"So you're the type that plays dirty, hmm?" Seokmin faced Joshua, a coy smirk on his lips. "I don't play dirty, I am dirty." Joshua corrected, his hands clasped behind his back.

"And you should be ready to join me at all times." He turned to Dokyeom whose brows furrowed. "Why?"

"Because I don't hire pussies."

"Oh... you hire dicks then?" Seokmin joked causing Joshua to turn away and shake his head in disappointment.

"You have God awful humour."

"He doesn't agree." Seokmin pointed to the Vernon, who, surprisingly, was now titterring at Seokmin's 'God awful' joke.

Joshua face scrunched in both surprise and amusement as he looked at Vernon. "Wow, I need to get better staff." Joshua picked up his pace in an attempt to get away from the two but it obviously didn't work as they also picked up their pace to match his.

Seokmin reached the car first, pulling open the car door for Joshua. He got in next and turned the AC towards him. It was definitely October so why did he feel so hot and drowsy?

"Are you seriously putting the AC on right now?" Joshua glanced at Dokyeom with disdain. "What? I'm literally sweating." Seokmin pointed to the sweat droplets on his cheek and Joshua rolled his eyes.

"It's all an excuse." Joshua remarked, looking away. Seokmin tilted his head, trying to understand Joshua's remark.

"It's because I'm so ravishing. That's why you're so hot." Joshua explained and the car went completely silent before Dokyeom started to laugh.

It was the first time he'd laughed in so long and it was all because of Joshua Hong's attempt at being funny.

Joshua scratched the back of his head, a bit taken aback by Dokyeom's reaction. Was he really that hilarious?

"Is it that funny?" He asked, his eyes brightening up without him even knowing as he waited for Dokyeom's reply.

"Yes... you just seem like a very boring and strict hard-headed person so you making a joke is really funny." Seokmin replied and Joshua's expression changed from confusion to being slightly offended and slightly proud.

"I'm a lot of things, but I'm not boring. You'll find out soon." Joshua's voice was naturally sensuous and it sent chills all over Seokmin's body. Joshua Hong was an effect. He had an impact on everything and everyone he laid eyes on.

With just mere words, the hairs on Seokmin's skin stood up and his heart rushed after the beguiling man. But his head was in charge.

At least for now.

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Ⓒ︎𝐎𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐇
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 - 06/10/2024
𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 - N/A