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The dawn broke and the golden rays of the sun fell on her face, making her jolt up from her sleep. She groaned and rolled over, shielding her face from the sunlight that disturbed her precious sleep. Just as she was about to drift to her slumber again, the door creaked open, revealing her middle-aged mother.

"Y/N! Wake up! It's already fifteen minutes past seven!" the mother stood beside her half-asleep daughter, staring at her with a stern gaze.

"Just five more minutes, mom!" she said in her sleep-roughened voice.

"Five more minutes?! Y/N!" her mother exclaimed with exasperation, "Did you just forget what it is today?"

Y/N looked up at her, squinting her puffy eyes to clear her hazy vision, trying to recall what her mother was referring to, "What?"

"Oh God! Today is your job interview, at Jeon Industries!" her mother reminded her of the important event.

Y/N jolted up and immediately sat up. Her eyes widened and she swore under her breath, "Oh Shit-" she hastily threw the duvet off her and rushed to freshen up.

It was a really special and important event for Y/N— her job interview in Jeon Industries. Gaining a high position at a prestigious company like the Jeons had been her dream and she was eager to showcase her skills in fashion designing. Though she had not worked anywhere before and despite of lacking work experience, she was quite confident that she would ace the interview and that she was capable of securing  the high position, as the Assistant Chief. She had spent a deal of time, preparing herself for the interview, how she'd present herself before the CEO.

She got ready, wearing the outfit she had saved for this event - black linen plants, with a crisp white blouse tucked in it, and a beige coat draped over it. She slipped into her heels and wore her wristwatch.

"Y/N, breakfast is ready," her mother called her.

"Mom, it's almost eight! I'll have it on my way!" she rushed downstairs and towards the door in a hurry.

However, just as she was about to make her way out, her mother called her back, "Sweetheart, come here..."

Y/N frowned, confused as to why she had called her back. She sighed and went back in, to her mother, "Yes, mom?"

"This...," her mother held a radiant sapphire pendant between her fingers, "You forgot your pendant."

"Ah...," Y/N gasped, freezing for a split second, before she snatched the pendant from her, "Thanks mom... I'll be careful next time!" she wore her precious pendant, hiding it carefully beneath her blouse.

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It took Y/N about ten minutes to reach her office, by local transport. She hurriedly got down from the bus and made her way in. She was too anxious and excited for the interview that she almost jumped with joy. Her dream was about to come true and it felt surreal to her.

Amidst her excitement and anticipation, she failed to notice a man running past her, pushing her aside. He was so fast that the impact made her stumble and almost fall, before she placed her hand on the wall to retain her balance.

"Hey!!" she looked up and yelled at him but... he was already gone, leaving not a single trace. She was left in utter shock, my jaw handed open. He seemed so fast, like a flash of lightning.

She shook her head, trying to regain her composure as she made her way into the building.

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The lobby buzzed with activity as Y/N made her way to the reception. Shoes clicked onto the floor, as employees rushed past her. The scent of coffee lingered in the air, mingling with the random conversations among employees.

"Excuse me... Where should I wait for my turn for the interview?" she asked the receptionist.

The receptionist was a kind and young lady, with a radiating smile. "Oh, you must be one of the applicants! Follow me, I'll take you there," she politely offered help to Y/N.

Y/N followed the lady into the elevator. She curiously watched the lady as she pressed the button for the 38th floor.

"I hope I'm not too late...," Y/N sighed, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Oh no, you're right on time! Infact Mr. Jeon too, arrived just a while ago," she assured her with a smile.

Y/N frowned in confusion. A while ago? Could it be...that guy?

The elevator doors soon opened, allowing Y/N, along with the lady, to exit. As she made her way to the waiting area, Y/N looked around the area in awe and amazement. It's huge and sophisticated, with glass chandeliers hanging at the ceiling and huge floor-to-ceiling windows providing a glamorous view of the city skyline. A few meters away, she could see a tiny crowd of people waiting. Probably the applicants.

"There you go," the receptionist lady gestured, "You can wait for you turn here, Miss. Best wishes!" she bowed to Y/N. Y/N too, returned it with a soft, grateful smile.

Y/N waited there for a while anxiously, tapping her feet on the ground and fumbling with her fingers. She paid a close attention to the names of the applicants being called out. She was glad that her name was at the last on the list.

''Nam Dohyun... Lee Mina... Kim Hoyeon... Han Misi...," the woman beside her got up, fixing her skirt for a moment and made her way in. Oh my!! It's my turn next!

Y/N bit her lower lip, closing her eyes shut. She was getting anxious. She tried to recall all the things she had prepared for the interview. Good morning Mr. Jeon... I'm Choi Y/N... 25...Fashion designing is my dream job--

"Miss Choi Y/N... "

"Ah-" she snapped out of her thoughts and stood up, "Yes...?"

"Miss, I guess you need to wait for some time...," the man informed her.

"Oka- wait... What? Why...?" her eyes widened in confusion. Wait... But why? What did I do?

"It's an order from Mr. Jeon, the CEO. He needs a break," the man informed, maintaining a formal posture and tone. Y/N sat down and sighed. She mentally groaned. Why me?!

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He sighed as the applicant left his room and closed the door with a 'thud'. The screech of a chair resonated through the room as he moved his chair towarded the floor-to-ceiling window, viewing the city and the skyscrapers.

He leaned into his plush, comfy chair, unbuttoning his shirt a little and caressing his ruby pendant that he always kept hidden under his buttoned up shirt. He closed his eyes and sighed heavily. He was sweating and panting hard so, he reduced the temperature of the air conditioner.

Ah, the day of the month is closer... It's getting harder to control it.

Suddenly, he heard his door creak open. He huffed, preparing himself to act all professional again.

"Sir, are you ready?"

"Bring her in," he said, his tone cold and sharp.

He buttoned up his shirt, maintaining his neat and formal posture. He sucked in a deep breath to retain his composure. He took the register and read thoroughly through the detail of the last candidate.

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"May I come in, Sir?" Y/N musters up her courage and speaks out. She notices the CEO seated comfortably in his comfy chair, with his chair turned around, facing the glass wall. She's not gonna lie, she's quite excited to meet her new CEO. She has never seen him before.

"Come in."

She walks in, admiring the luxurious room. She has never seen something luxurious like this. Light, pastel colours and modern furniture and accessories... It's so aesthetic! She sits on a chair in front of his desk.

Just then, he turns around, twirling a pen between his fingers. He's damn handsome. Those sharp eyes, raven hair and his buff body... He's perfect. He reads through the register for a minute and then looks up, "Good morning, Miss Choi."

Just as the man in front of her sets his sharp gaze on her, she furrows her eyebrows. Where have I met him...? He looks somewhat familiar... When realisation hits her, she widens her eyes and freezes on her spot, staring right back at him.

Those same pitch black eyes that can shoot daggers with just by the sharp gaze, those same silky raven hair and the sharp facial features... Never in her dreams had she thought that the mysterious guy she has been in search for all her life, would turn out to be the CEO of her new company.

'Is it.... Him?'

P.S. Hey guyss!! So, I'm here to inform that please ignore the grammatical mistakes for now. I'll try my best to improve it in the coming chapters!! As, I'm still a student, younger than I may seem, I'm here to gain writing experience and be better at it. So please don't be harsh!

Apologies for that!!

Thank you!