Chapter 10 - The enemy

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Y/n's PoV

"I'm here"
He said in the most gentle voice while caressing my wet cheeks with back of his his fingers and trailing down to my jaw.
"You wanted to see me?...I'm right here baby..." he repeated in a whisper.
"Uhm...no...I...didn't mean...you are not...nothing..."
I mumbled senselessly.
I removed his hands and turned my body away hiding my chest by crossing my arms.
"Hm...I thought you wanted to see me."
He smiled. I remained silent.
"Let's have breakfast together before I go to work. come quick, I'll wait".
He said with a soft smile and walked out.
I took a deep breath and reluctantly stood up. I took the bathrobe hanging on the side on the wall and wore it before walking out of the bathroom.

A maid was waiting by the dressing room. I looked at her cluelessly.
"My lady, Would you like me to help you?"
She bowed while requesting.
"No."
I replied without even taking a second to think.

I wanted to be alone trying to accept the hellish reality fate has thrown me into. I didn't want to see anyone nor speak to anybody.
"I don't need any help."
I said heading into the dressing room slowly. She didn't even look at me or say anything. Just bowed and left.
I was surprised by her obedience but soon was distracted by the view of the dressing room. Everything seemed to be handpicked and arranged to suit me and according to my taste. The colors of the dresses, shoes, accessories and everything else. It seemed he prepared for my arrival in advance.
I chose to wear a frilled high neck dress that went up to my knees and left my hair undone.
I breathed anxiously. I have to go and see his face again.

I could already feel his haunting stare on me as I walked down the stairs. There he was on the sofa, sat majestically again admiring my nervous walk down the steps. His eyes consumed every inch of me. He stood up as I stepped off the last step and came close. I stopped, looking at the marbled floor, I could see his feet getting closer.

"Time for breakfast", wrapping his arm around my waist, he kissed my forehead and led me to the dining table.
I was hungry but the thought of eating sickened me as I gazed at my plate. He paused after taking few mouthfuls of his food and looked at my untouched plate. He seemed unconcerned and finished off his breakfast. I sat there still, and emotionless.
Adjusting his blazer he got up and walked behind my chair. Planting his arms on both sides of me, he leaned into my neck. I squirmed feeling his breaths on my skin as they spread on the crook of my neck.

"You are not moving from here without finishing it."
He whispered softly and pecked my cheek before straightening himself.
I swiftly turned my head and glared at him.

"Come on. Be a good girl."
He chuckled softly, while trying brush away the hair covering my cheeks. I moved back with disgust.

"Make sure she eats all her meals on time. If She doesn't this will be YOUR last day at work here. Show her around the mansion once she's done with breakfast".
He ordered to the maid before walking away.

I watched him with hate as he got into the car.  As I turned back I was met the pleading eyes of the poor maid as she stood there helplessly. How cold does he have to be to punish an innocent woman for my wrongdoings?

"Don't worry, I will eat"
I said to her, looking down at my food unenthusiastically .
"Thank you my lady" she bowed with gratitude in relief. I finished off everything on my plate and got up.

"My lady, please allow me to show you around the mansion" she requested. I had no interest but I could see the fear in poor woman's eyes. Fear of losing her job. I nodded with a fake smile and followed her.

"So how many women have suffered this torture from your master?"
I asked her spitefully as we walked through the vast living room.
She paused from walking for a moment before answering.
"None...my lady, you are the first woman we have seen in this mansion. I believe Master V was never interested in women."
"Hmmm...who knows? maybe I am the beginning of his ruthless adventure, lucky me..." I said sarcastically following behind her.

She didn't respond and continued to walk ahead of me showing around all the rooms. We came to the last room. Keeping her head down, she opened the door. A reading room, more like a small library but with fire place and cosy sofas to sit. I felt like I found my home. I could spend my whole life in here.
"I'v seen enough. Is it ok if I stay here?" I asked her running my fingers through the books decked on the shelves.
"As you wish my lady" she smiled.
"You can call me y/n, Im just a normal girl, I don't want to be addressed like some sort of princess, I don't even belong here".
I looked at her smiling back as I carefully slid out a hardcover book to keep me company.
"ok miss... y/n" she said my name hesitantly before bowing and walking away.

The mansion was a pure display of his wealth and power. Marbled floors, luxuriously tiled walls and the roofs decked with huge crystal chandeliers. The whole place was protected with walls all around with an iron gate at the entrance. To my eyes, it was just a decorated prison. I curled into the corner of the sofa homing my new friend on my lap and opened the first page.

Author's PoV

Daniel eerily stared at the table as if he had already sensed his loss. Suited men sat around the table anticipating the arrival of the the leading young blood of current cooperate empire. The murmurs died and silence filled the room as the door opened turning heads. He clenched his fist as his eyes fell on his enemies who have been snatching his limelight ever since they've stepped into his world of business.

Taehyung and Jin entered through the door and stood with dominating gazes. Scanning the table and the men around it, they both walked to their seats ahead of the table, flaunting their victorious smiles. The head of MGM company welcomed them with a firm handshakes and requested them to sit down.
Daniel relaxed leaning back on his chair quickly hiding his hate with a fake smile. Taehyung sat opposite him while Jin took the seat next to him.

The head of MGM group stood up to speak.
"Welcome Gentlemen! On this special day I would like to announce as the head of MGM group that we have decided accept the deal offered to us by the Kim Industry and it is a pleasure to work with them."

Taehyung smugishly stared at Daniel with a smirk as the announcement was being made. They didn't speak, yet their eyes silently exchanged conserved grudges they contained within themselves.

Claps and cheers filled the room as Taehyung signed the papers. He took a glass of champagne and raised it to the rest of the men while putting his hands around Jin's shoulders. Daniel watched with hate from a corner as he took a sip from his glass.
Being the star of the show Taehyung didn't like to leave without his finishing touch. He wanted give his enemy a taste of his own bitter loss. His ego always got the best of him.
"Hyung Don't you think our friend over there looks a little lonely and sad?"
"Yah! What are you planning to do?"
Jin asked with a chuckle.
"Let's say Hi and cheer him up a little"
Taehyung grinned.
"Ah! I thought I taught you to be kind. Leave the poor guy alone!"
Jin murmured mockingly.
"I'll be nice."
Tae winked at him with an evil smirk walking towards Daniel.

"Hello Mr Henney! It's nice to see you"
Taehyung greeted.
"Oh! It's good to see you too V"
Daniel greeted back without a smile.
"You dont seem very happy to see me, something wrong Mr. Henney?"
"We both know what's wrong V, stop pouring fuel on fire. This was my empire until you stepped in!" Grinding his teeth, he snarled at Taehyung. 
"Correction. This was my father's empire and YOU...stepped in. Now I'm just taking back control."
Taehyung calmly replied as he leaned closer.
Clenching his jaws Daniel moved closer in an intimidating manner.

Breaking into chuckles after watching Daniel lose his patience, Taehyung continued.
"Mr Henney! Calm down. Don't you think it was your fault? You poisoned and killed my father by using one of his own men, just because he was your competitor and Now the failed plot to kill me. Even After all this I am still being nice to you. Don't you think you should be a bit grateful huh?".

"Enough with your games of pretending to be nice V, I know you took out my man! let's play this like real men do, why don't we?".

Taehyung laughed as if he was amused.
"Of course Mr Henney, that's why I thought I will start off with the traitor you sent to poison my father. What you didn't realise was that you killed the nice old cat giving life to a panther, now you gonna have to deal with the consequences. My father was a good man, but me...well, I'll let you decide"

He winked and sipped his champagne.

"Hey! there Gentlemen! Why are we being so tense here when we should be celebrating?"
Jin arrived to ease the tension.
He wanted to interfere before the conversation got out of control. He knows Taehyung will provoke Daniel till the end. If he angers Taehyung any further, no one would be able to stop him and he will only end it in his own style, and Jin didn't want a room full of men to witness Daniel's death.

Taehyung's nose wrinkled as he opened is mouth in disgust looking at the champagne glass in his hand.
"Hyung! What the hell is this?!"
He asked squirming his face at Jin.
"Champagne...I guess."
Jin replied puzzled.
"It's disgusting! You can have it."
He walked away after giving it to Jin.
"Huh! Yah!"
Jin scoffed and stared at him disbelief.

After watching Taehyung disappear among the other men, he turned to Daniel.
"I'm sorry about that Mr Henney, It's great to see you. How are you?" Jin extended his hand for a handshake.
"Very well thank you" he replied coldly with a very brief handshake.
He didn't want to reveal his true face fully to both of them.
"I think recently there's been a bit of tension in our business relationship. it shouldn't be like that. I would like to personally invite you to our party this week. It will be a pleasure to have your company, so please attend". He finished with a smile.
"Well, thank you Mr Kim Seokjin. How wonderful! I shall see you both again soon"
With a pretentious smile Daniel looked at Taehyung who was stood chatting to the CEO of MGM company.

"That's great! We shall meet again. I'll send you the formal invitation as soon as possible Mr Henney".
"It's a pleasure. Please do."
Daniel replied in his calm voice.
"Ok. Mr Henney, if you could please excuse me, I should get going now."
He walked away and joined Tae in the conversation.
Daniel watched them both in hate taking another drink from the waiter.


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