On Sunday you and Melissa spent the day with your family. You enjoyed a huge family buffet at the new house. Your family was very pleased that you've settled well in your intern work environment.

You couldn't tell your mum about the strange occurrence at the office involving a jealous supervisor who believed you were interested in her ex. You lost personal items, but your family was delighted when they heard you won a cash gift card to buy at their merch shop.

Your family was surprised that Taemin and Melissa got on so well. Taemin and Melissa constantly teased each other, and he would playfully pull her ponytail. You smirked to yourself when you noticed your mum's raised eyebrows.

Hyun just looked at Taemin with warning eyes as if to wordlessly tell him not to break the girl's heart. Dr. Hyun and your mom retreat to their private space so that the young people could entertain themselves with the desserts at the potch. Becky was sitting on the single chair with her foot folded under her; you were lying on the double sofa, while Teamin and Melissa were strolling around the landscaped garden, fingers intertwined, soft chuckles and giggles following them.

Becky looked at you with wide eyes. "When did those two become such a close couple? I had no idea Melissa was into dating."

Your eyes sparkled. "She has been interested in him since she first spotted him at the airport. So, when is the entrance test for uni?"

Becky sighed, "Tomorrow at the faculty. Dr. Hyun and Mum will escort me. I'm so nervous, but it will be in English. Thank God. When are you kicking off your Korean classes?"

"Next week Friday arvo and Saturday morn," you softly state. You looked at your sister and contemplated telling her what was happening at work.

"Becky, I'm going to tell you something, but keep it under wraps and don't tell Mum; I would rather not worry her."

You bit your lip and inhaled deeply. Becky looked worried. "Ruby ... don't give me a fright, mate. Did you and Jimin call it quits?"

You gave her a deadpan look. "Of course not. Why would I do such a thing after we suffered so much? No, it's something at work."

Her eyes widen. "You don't like it at Netmarble. I heard it is one of the top gaming companies." She looked flabbergasted.

You click your tongue. Last week, some BTS fans spotted me. Then yesterday, I found some of my stuff gone from my table. Not sure if it's the supervisor who's got it in for me 'cause I found a bug her team couldn't even pick up for weeks. I sorted it out since I'm used to testing games as a side gig. Then I came across a sneaky note saying they know I'm Jimin Red. They reckon it's me or something. Crikey, Becky. I've barely been here two weeks in Korea, and the fans have already sniffed me out like a pack of hungry dogs. I don't wanna stress Jimin. He might do something weird and mess up what we've got. Their female manager knows we're together, but the rest of the management has no clue. No one can find out I'm still hanging with Jimin. He doesn't need any more backlash."

Becky jumped up from her seat and came and sat besides you, giving you a side hug. She knows you were so anxious coming to Seoul. "Don't break your head over it. Did you report it to your mentor?" She asked with a concerned tone.

. "She knows. I'm just pretending I'm not in the least worried, but I'm rattled. It feels like invisible eyes follow me every turn I take."

"You must inform the management if you feel unsafe. K-pop fans can be a bit off their rocker; some are just plain bonkers. Consider the sasaeng fans who have been stalking V and J-Hope for years. Look at that crazy fan that kissed Yoongi. Be careful. Remember what happened to Lisa's soulmate...that sasaeng fan ran him over and killed him. Weird world." Becky's eyes were wide open with fear for her sister's safety.

You nodded, took a can of chilled soda, and took a sip. "I'll tell Calvin tomorrow. He is lovely. Yesterday he took us out for Korean BBQ, and we learned a lot about the company's culture. When you do well, you get rewarded. It motivates us more, but there's a supervisor, Calvin's ex-girlfriend, who thinks Calvin is catching feelings for me, which is a lie. He is naturally kind and helpful. I think he also might have heard the rumours of me and Jimin from those curious interns."

Becky grinned. "At least your skills showed up, and not because you know BTS."

You giggle softly. "That's a relief. I don't want to be branded a BTS nepo baby."

Becky's amber eyes sparkle. "I'm glad our mochi doesn't have competition. We want to compete with BTS? Have you talked to Jimin? Gosh, their Jersey live shows were hilarious. I've watched numerous fancam YT shorts. I'm obsessed with them. Jungkook is seriously hot."

You smile at her adoring eyes; she loves the band, and her favourite member is Blackpink's Jennie. "I'll give him a call later when we head back to the flat. You want to join us at the Coex mall tomorrow? I'd love for you to meet our new mate Adalyn. She's crashing with a couple of other interns in the shared condo. I'm stoked Melissa's mum sorted her out with the apartment; it's pretty private but a bit pricey"

Becky raised her eyebrows. "Oh please, your bloke bought you a shiny new SUV. What will you do if he buys you an flat here? Jimin wants you to stay here. You guys are so crazily in love. I envy you so much. It makes me wonder who my soulmate will be."

Your eyes darken. "He will love you. Becky...I'm so scared he meets his true soulmate...my heart will be shattered if we have to break up. I'll never stand in his way of true love."

Your heart was aching just at the thought of giving up on the guy you love with your whole heart.

Becky snorts, "Don't be...he is a late whisperer and a guaranteed blue string. The red-gold string for late whisperers is super rare, at a staggering 0.1% of the population. He can pick who he wants to be with. It's a piece of cake to leave a blue-string soulmate, but the catch is if the girl doesn't let him go. She can be a bit of a pain and make things tough. Army wants to date the blokes, so...that's the issue."

You bit your lip as you looked at her with teary eyes. "I thought about that every day. She will fight for him, and the more they are in each other's presence, the string will attach itself, and it will be difficult for them to leave each other. Just think about Dad and his new wife. They fell in love, and poor Mum had to see her marriage unravel in the worst way. I would rather not end up like Mom. I'll give him up if it comes to a push. Tarnished folks are keen on their soulmates. They've waited ages, and having a soulmark and watching it fade away is a real game changer. I haven't heard of any late whisperers ditching their bluestring soulmates... what if I meet mine and he goes all out for me?
You wipe your eyes, overcome with inner stress.

Becky nods in understanding. "Then why not get closure by showing your soulmark to Jimin? You never know. It might be a match and put you out of your misery."

You shook your head. "I'm actually scared, and I don't want to lose him just yet. We'll meet soon when he gets back...and then the day of reckoning."

Becky smiled. "Look...I reckon Jimin will go to bat for you. That bloke is really into you. Gosh, you made a baby for goodness sake!" She threw her hands up in exasperation.

Your eyes widen in shock as you shove her shoulders. "Becky, what the bloody hell! No one in the family knew I was knocked up by a superstar. That's career suicide, mate. Keep it under wraps? Janice and Melissa have no clue about it, so just be careful."

You hissed.

Becky's eyes widen. "Sorry, sis, I forgot it's a state secret." She gestured with her fingers as if zipping her lips shut in response to your pointed look.

That side of your relationship is a closely guarded secret. You wonder how your life would've turned out if your baby had been full term. You got cold shivers just thinking about the consequences of your youthful passions.

At that moment, Melissa and Taemin turned the corner. Melissa was glowing, and you and Becky gave each other a side eye. She and Taemin looked a little guilty.

Becky smirked, "Did you two enjoy the garden from every angle?"

Melissa giggles, "Oh yes...it's very classy."

Taemin grinned, his eyes searched yours, "Are you guys ready to go back home?"

You nodded. "Yeah, I'm a little knackered. Tomorrow is another griding day ."

Becky stood up. "Let me go tell Mum you're leaving."

She disappeared into the huge luxurious lounge. Dr Hyun and your mum were watching a K-drama in the private TV lounge.

When she heard you will be leaving, she jumped up and made you and Melissa containers with food for the week. You and Melissa love homework meals and accept the numerous bowls of kimchi, tteokbokki, bimbap, and lots of sweet treats.

You hug your mum tightly, and your heart swells at her radiant happiness as she lovingly warns you and Mel, "You two must come and dine with us regularly. I don't want you to live on takeout."

She also embraced Melissa, who giggled breathily, "Aunty, no promises. We love Mama's Touch here."

Your mum smiled. "Don't forget to bell your mum, Melissa."

Melissa nodded. "I texted her this morn."

Dr Hyun just shook his head, and you smiled at him. This is because he made your mum very happy, and they are going to get married in a few weeks. It will be a small, intimate wedding; Bryant and Dr Hyun's elder doctor son will soon join the family in the celebration.

A sudden foreign ache fills your heart when you think about your complicated, secret relationship. Your heart constricts when you think about him finding his true soulmate, even if they will definitely be blue-stringed.

They will maintain contact, and the more time they spend together, the more likely they are to fall in love.

Melissa let you drive home. You were very nervous, but she explained and guided you through every street sign. When you entered your apartment block and drove into the underground parking, you blew out a sigh of relief.

When you parked safely in the tenant parking area, Melissa clapped her hands in admiration. You just leant over your steering wheel, eyes wide. "Crikey I reckoned the coppers would pull us over."

You nervously laugh as you get out of the car.

Melissa laughs loudly. "Of course he would; you were driving as if I was Ms Daisy."

"I was so scared, Melissa. I think you must drive us tomorrow morning. I'll drive us to the mall. Dr Hyun will drop Becky off at work before we get off at 4pm. I told her to hang about in the reception area."

Melissa grinned as she took the bag with the foodstuff from the boot. "You'll get used to it with time. You were just unfamiliar with the signs in Korean."

You snort, "You're so clued up." You walk to the elevator.

Melissa just giggled and said she is multi-talented; that is why Taemin asks her out on more dates. You scream loudly in the elevator from shock. Melissa got her man, and you just shook your head. Not just any man...your new brother.

Inside the apartment, Melissa told you she'll be going to shower and go work on her game to find bugs. You nodded; you also just want to talk to your boyfriend now. You miss his flirtations and those cuteness overloads.

You took a long bath after you'd placed all the food containers in the fridge. You and Melissa will enjoy home-cooked meals for a few days in the week. You were lying on your bed under a beige light throw, dressed in your lime green pj's.

While scrolling through your phone. You weren't engaged on your phone at your mum's house because you charged it the whole morning, and now you open it up and are bombarded with numerous notifications.

A text from Janice telling you about her Japanese internship and a cute fellow intern that seems interested in her. A text from your model friend Zendaya, telling you that she had something to tell you that is very sensitive. You wondered if she made up with the football player. You hope not. He is too clingy and obsessed with her to be healthy at all.

You got a text from Samantha whining that she missed you so much, so you told her about Melissa and your stepbrother. She was screaming with emojis. Then you saw the cute text of your cute little stud muffin.

Your heart races as you scan over the text.

Jimin: Hi, baby, how are you? 🥰

Jimin: We've just left the restaurant. The show was successful. But I miss you, Ruby Red. 😢😘

Those text messages were sent 2 hours ago. You grinned as you opened your chat with him. You miss him so much.

You: Hey darling. I miss you too🥰.

Jimin: We'll be back on home ground in two weeks. Tomorrow we have a tight schedule of dual performances at The Voice and iHeartRadio. I just want to see you, but after New Jersey we'll have two off days to pack and rehearse for the Sao Paulo shows. ☺️

You: Wow, do you even rest well? That's rough. Make sure you take care of yourself, alright"

Jimin: It is, but we're used to it. We are trained for these hectic schedules. But how has your weekend been so far, sweetheart?

You: Quite chilling. We had lunch with my mum and her fiancé. Our new house is awesome. Like my mum's dream home. They'll tie the knot two weeks.

Jimin: That's awesome. So you'll permanently move to Seoul? He sounds hopeful.

You: That's the idea, but I need to be swing back in three months for my finals, but will come back after my exams.

Jimin: I'm so excited. We can finally be together.

You: That might be a little dodgy. You guys have so many fans at our new intern company. They are forever watchful. I'm a little scared for you to be exposed here.

Jimin: Don't worry, baby. We know how to bypass that. I don't care about paparazzi; baby, we will be together. I just want to hold you and kiss you so bad.

You: Me too, but are you sure? Wouldn't it be a bigger scandal if they exposed us? You have very enthusiastic fans here at home. I'm even scared for you idols.

Jimin: Who cares about scrutiny and exposes? I love you, and love is not for sale or to sell a headline. I want to be with you, Ruby. I want you to meet my family. The people who love and shape me. My family knows we're dating, and I'm telling the hyungs soon. They will kill me first and then speak to my ghost. I'm not hiding anymore.

You: You're so silly, but I love you. But meeting the family? Isn't it too soon? Are you certain they will accept me?

Jimin: Not at all. You're the girl I'm going to get married to. They will, because I love you, and that is more important, and you love me.

You: I love you, Chimmy. I want you to be happy. If you're sure about your hyungs, tell them then.

Jimin: You make me so happy, Ruby. I can't wait to see you at our fan meet. It will be fun, you'll see. Did Melissa manage to get the tickets for you?

You: She said she missed out on Seoul. It's sold out. The tickets for Busan are not yet open, so we're waiting to book seats there. It's a bloody rat race.

Jimin: I'm sorry our Magic Shop fan meets are very popular. 🫢But if it's sold out, let me know and I'll book a celebrity cubicle for you, okay? Anything for you. I want you with me, Ruby. I need you with me.😍

You: Okay, I'll find out from Melissa. I want to be with you too; we just need to strategically plan around our meetings. I don't want you to get into trouble with your agency.

Jimin: Awesome. Don't worry about anything; just give me a shout-out...but tell me about your moms' wedding---😘

You text hence and forth about the preparations and the upcoming dinner with Dr Hyun's family. Your brother that is coming to Seoul, etc. You also told him about your fixes that earned you a recognition.

A monetary gift card and a lunch for your friends. How you enjoyed the lunch with your friends, etc. You almost spoke for two hours, and you hope he enjoyed his day and gets some rest in between rehearsals.

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The next day.

You and Melissa arrived at Netmarble on Monday morning; you were feeling unusually tense about what was awaiting you for the day. All the interns were summoned to gather in the huge open-plan meeting area, where Calvin addressed the group.

You all just placed your bags down and were ordered to take a notebook. Melissa grinned as she waved to the other interns, who scurried around for their notepads and pens. Melissa put her LV bag inside the little cabinet, where all of your belongings can be stored.

You placed your tote bag in the compartment next to hers. Also, your lemon water bottle filled with a mineral 7 shows how the interns adapt to the environment, the work ethic, etc.

You looked unassuming with your hair in a messy platinum bun, your dark-rimmed glasses etched on the tip of your nose, and a light scarf around your neck. Melissa looked like a model for streetwear. She was dressed to impress.

This morning, you could feel eyes on your back, but you ignored it. You're here to work, not to be an article in a newspaper or TikTok content. Sae-ron and other mentors stood at the back, smiling as Calvin congratulated the programming department for finding almost three bugs and fixing them.

Adalyn and Marco nudge your shoulders as encouragement.

Calvin grinned. "And let's give a shout-out to our intern programmer, Rubina Wallace, for locating two stubborn bugs that would've brought our players to their knees in utter frustration. Well done, Ruby. The QA department needed your expertise, and Mr. Kim and Sae-ron, your whole department just landed you free vouchers for today's deluxe menu..." He gave you a teasing wink.

There was hollering and screaming. Melissa stood up and yelled, "You go, Mr. Kim...you rock, my man!"

The audience giggled amused at Melissa; you and Adalyn tried to keep a straight face because Mr. Kim has had it with Melissas' antics. They constantly butt heads, and Melissa just wanted to put him on the spot. He gave her a pointy, unimpressed look. Vinash and Marco chuckled behind their hands.

Calvin chuckled, loudly, "Mr. Kim...it seems you got a very enthusiastic supporter there-"The programming department were so excited, they high-five each other. Adalyn pouts and says you need to get her that chocolate custard mousse dessert.

Melissa grinned. "Don't worry...I'll sample every dish for you guys."

Vinash, "Gosh, you guys are so lucky to have Ruby as your ace. Two bugs in one day. Jeez." He whined but chuckle as you blush beetred.

You don't like to be placed on the spot, especially when Ms. Yoon icy glare at you with her red pink overglossed lips in a thin line. If those fiery looks could kill...your ashes would already be spread over the Han River.p

When the meeting was over after Calvin encouraged the interns to enjoy their gaming experience and find those evil bugs.

Your desk was neat, your monitors glowing softly, but something immediately struck you as wrong when you and Melissa and some other interns opened their cabinet lockers to retrieve their bags, etc.

Your eyes furrowed as you slowly took out your bag. Something was not where it was supposed to be.Your stainless steel water bottle with pink and purple geometric shapes, personalized, a gift from your mother on your birthday, was gone.

Just vanished. You know you've placed it inside the cabinet lockers. But you still searched under your desk, checked the cubicle behind, and even looked around the viewing lounge. Nothing.What the hell!

You sighed in deep frustration, plopping down your game chair, rubbing your temples, and murmuring softly, "First my pen, then my iPod charger. now this? It's not just a water bottle, it's from Mom. Why does this keep happening? Who is behind this?"

Melissa, passing by with her coffee, noticed your furrowed, intense expression. "What is it? Another disappearance? " She looked around and whispered.

You nodded, your lips pressed into a thin line, fury wanting to overtake you. "I told you about the pen and tissues, right? Now this. I don't know if it's just careless coworkers-or something more...this is getting out of hand."

Sae-ron wasn't at her desk yet; mentors had to stay behind for another briefing and task allocation for their mentees.

Melissa looked troubled. "You must report it, Ruby. Someone is deliberately targeting you...do you think it is those fans or...Ms. Yoon?" It sounds ridiculous, just thinking about it. But who can do that? Who has access to all the lockers? Why her?

The note! Is it about her being Jimin's so-called girlfriend?

By mid-morning, her mentor, Sae-ron, came back and noticed your distracted demeanor. Pulling you aside gently, she asked, "Ruby... are you alright? You seem upset..." She saw your quiet, stoic expressions.

You seemed focused on the monitors, but she knows you by now. That anxious, fearful look she saw Saturday. You were deeply bothered by something.

You hesitated first, pulled a stray lock behind your ears, and looked at her with your honey-toned eyes, but then you decided to let it out: "Sae-Ron, personal stuff keeps disappearing - sentimental things that matter to me. My whimsy pen, my iPod charger, my water bottle, my pencils, and even a small box of tissues that I displayed on the desk are now missing. I don't know if it's harassment, targeted harassment, or someone just messing with me. Is it a prank? "It's starting to feel deliberate," you exhale, holding your breath.

Sae-ron looked around and nodded, her expression serious. "I suspected as much. This goes beyond just ordinary office theft...we never had instances with interns like this before. Let's handle it carefully. I'm going to investigate. Just keep your face low and do your job. Look unbothered, but keep your eyes and ears open. Someone seems jealous of you."

You shook your head perplexed. "But why? I'm not the most beautiful or talented intern here. If it's about the bug fixes, that was pure luck. I don't know what to think."

When it was lunch break, you got a text from Calvin. On Saturday night, Calvin asks for all of your numbers. You saw his profile pic and know it's him. He took a side profile pic of his face with his dirty blonde hair in a man bun.

"Rubina, I want to talk to you after lunch...but before lunch ends, meet me at hallway 6." He texted.

You inhaled deeply. What was this all about? You don't want unnecessary office rumours. You quickly asked Sae-Ron where hallway 6 was.

Sae-ron quickly looked around the office and leant in, "Near the copy machine office and staff lounges. There are big wall posters and pop-up statues and brushes on the floor. It also leads to managers' offices." She smirked and only gave you a wink.

You nodded gratefully. "Oh...thanks."

Sae-ron worked behind the scenes. She told Calvin discreetly to protect you from curiosity.

During lunch break, you were fidgety, but Melissa saw and gave you a comforting shoulder rub. Alvin wasn't at lunch. You haven't seen him anywhere in the cafeteria area.

Adalyn and Mikoto were arguing, between bites, about who the best manga and anime creators were. Melissa just rolled her eyes, fixed on her phone, with Taemin. He had lunch at work.

The guys Vinash and Marco played the same game on their mobile consoles, bickering and yelling. You only ate some black noodles; you weren't that hungry because of the knot in your stomach. Whatever happened here truly rattled you.

You stood up, took your tote bag around your shoulder, and decided from now on you won't let your belongings out of sight. "Hey everyone, Sae-ron wants to show me something. I'll see you in the office, okay?"

Everyone looked up surprised and nodded, greeting you as you quickly rushed out from the noisy cafeteria. Interns and staff members sat on carpets, lounge chairs, and futons, and eyes were fixed on their phones, playing and testing games.

The energy buzz was unnatural. You quietly strolled from hallway to hallway. When you felt anxious about getting lost, you asked a staff guy about hallway 6. He smiled at your striking looks and eagerly directed you to the right place.

You inhaled relieved when you saw the huge posters on the wall with the Netmarble company name.

Calvin was smiling where he stood near the glass doors of the media lounge, where some staff were relaxing; the copy machine office was next to it. He looked effortlessly cool, in a dress shirt, black jeans, red-black Nike sneakers.

You greet him quietly, and he discreetly leads you away from the crowded lounge, through another quiet hallway with thick grey and beige carpets, and into the management office.

The room was luxurious and sleek, with glass walls and a polished mahogany wooden table; it was far removed from the open-plan chaos of the programmers and design offices.

The manager was an older 30-something Asian with a round face and glowing skin. He was dressed very eclectically. He wore a white and yellow polka dot shirt, a red bow tie, and black leather pants, and on his wrist was a silver designer watch. His smile was tentative but inviting. You politely bow, respectfully.

Calvin gestured to the man behind the desk. "Rubina, this is the manager, Mr. Oh Gwangwoo. I told him what you've been experiencing thus far. He is very concerned about your well-being at Netmarble."

Mr. Oh gestured to a chair across from him. You looked inquiringly at Calvin, whose eyes got a knowing glint. You felt your stomach drop. Is the management aware of you and Jimin? You were well aware of the vibes you got from certain staff members.

Your anxiety skyrocketed immediately. You nervously took your seat, hands fighting together on your lap.
Your heart was beating erratically in your chest.

"Rubina," he began speaking in English with a deep accent, "you shouldn't have to deal with this alone. We unfortunately were aware of rumors circulating in the grapevine. Don't look so fearful, dear; management saw your application, and after the so-called dating scandal ignited locally, we came to the conclusion that it might be you, according to the A4 full-color profile photo you sent with the application..." He smiled softly.

Calvin stood with folded arms against the side cabinet.Your throat constricts painfully as you just look at the manager with wide eyes. They know, oh, holy dooley!There was a slight knock behind you; your eyes widened as Mr. Oh gestured for Calvin to unlock the door. Two other managers strolled it. They were part of the executive management. Now, you feel more anxious than before.

Mr. Oh stood up, and you also stood up and turned towards the two new individuals. A man with a semiformal black suit and straight hair falling over his forehead, he had silver-rimmed glasses on. His eyes flickered towards you, an unknown emotion flashing through his eyes.

The lady was very thin with a dark blue pencil skirt, a lightweight silk top, and hair in a short bob style, and she wore beige flats. Her eyes are curiously on you. She and Mr. Oh briefly locked eyes, a knowing look. You wonder if they were also in the loop.

They were both Koreans in their late twenties. You just sigh as the two new people take a seat next to you. Calvin made himself at home on the far of sofa, lazily watching.

Mr. Oh smiled, "Ruby, meet Ji Sugwoo and Song Taeri. Part of our management team. Welcome, guys. Thank you for coming on such short notice."You bow to the two, and they greet you cordially, but the atmosphere in the room instantly shifts.

Ms. Song turned to you, her eyes scanning your whole face as she wanted to depict something. "Nice to finally meet the newest celeb in our midst."

You furrowed your brows. "Excuse me...celeb?"

Mr. Oh chuckled, "Rubina, we are all aware of your 'status' here at Netmarble, and we vow to protect you. Rubina. You do know that you may no longer be anonymous. Your identity has been compromised. Ms. Yoon told us that you might be connected to one of Korea's famous idols. We came to know from your mentor that personal stuff has gone missing. We took hold of the CCV and found two girls, interns, fiddling at your desk. But their faces were obscured, and they wore black clothing and masks. It could be anyone."

You could hear your pulse throb, "Holy dooley! I came to work, Mr. Oh, not to become a reluctant celeb. My personal life has nothing to do with my internship." You quietly but firmly state.

Mr. Ji nodded. "Rubina, we are aware that some dispatch reporters were tipped off, and possibly interns are trying to track your real identity, maybe even reporters outside the company. And the harassment you experienced and the stolen personal items-it's unacceptable."

They all nodded; you just pressed your lips because you know when dispatch sees smoke, they will run to find the fire. Ms. Song's eyes sparkle; you could sense that flicker of awe. She was starstruck.

You know that look."Rubina, are you BTS Jimin's soulmate? I'm sorry to ask you so bluntly. But the rumors are circulating. We as the executive need to be aware so that we can protect your privacy." She stated.
Her eyes glowed as if having you there brings more color to the company.

If your internship gets exposed, Netmarble will be flooded with over eager reporters and get more exposure. A big win for them.

Your shoulders slumped, you suddenly feel so tired. "Jimin is just a friend; we met, but we're not soulmates, and we're not together...I don't want to make a fuss or cause a scene about this issue. I chose the American Netmarble branch, but my application landed in Seoul. I don't want to inconvenience Jimin or his band. He had enough backlash because of rumors."

Mr. Ji placed a reassuring hand on your shoulder and smiled. "This isn't a fuss, dear. It's protection for your peace. You have the right, like all interns, to your personal space and safety. We'll assure you that management is addressing both the harassment and the missing items. We cannot let people get away. "

Your management executives listened quietly as Calvin explained the situation right now. You tried to remain calm, although anxiety flashed across your expression as you recounted your experience of the repeated disappearance of your personal belongings. You felt harassed, and it gave you migraines.

Mr. Oh spoke carefully, "Ruby, we'll increase office security, monitor reports discreetly, and ensure your work environment is safe; don't fret. Your work performance should never be overshadowed by personal targeting...we cannot allow that."You exhaled, a sudden weight lifting slightly off your chest.

"Thank you... I just... I want to focus on work, not worrying about someone taking my things, stalking me, or trying to expose me... I'm a normal, average girl; I'm not a celeb." You told them sternly.

Ms. Song gives a subtle nod. "Just focus on fixing bugs in games, Ruby. We'll handle the rest, okay? We will get to the bottom of this mess. No one here should make you feel unsafe, not even the press or anyone inside the company. If you feel unsafe, report to Sae-ron, your mentor, or Calvin, who knows how to deal with this type of issue."You smiled faintly, looking at Calvin, who gave you a thumbs-up sign, indicating that he has your back.

They made you feel both protected and seen. You're not alone, but just the idea of some press digging in your background makes you nervous. The fallout will be heavy if you're exposed.

With the executive management on your side, you feel somewhat calm. Like Jimin said, if it comes to a push, just deny...deny everything.

When you return to the programmer department, you quietly inform Sae-ron. She was shocked when she heard about the press contacting the company to fish put.

You and Sae-ron focus and run through a game to find an avatar that glitches like an NPC.

You made your mind to be at rest when you did what you loved most.By 3pm, you got a call from Becky that she will be at your work lobby waiting for you and Melissa. She can't wait to go explore the Coex mall.You just hope that Seoul was worth it, for all the stress and anxiety you've experienced thus far.

Last show in Metlife ( New Jersey)💥

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A/n: Ruby's identity is compromising.

Thank you for all your support, reads,votes and adding book to your readers' list.

1.Do you think Ms Yoon is the one or orchestrating the stealing of Rubys' items or is it someone else?

2. Should Ruby reveal her soulmark to Jimin or wait for him to do it face -to -face?

3. What did Taemin and Melissa really do in the garden?

4. Is Jimin right for wanting to marry you even if he didn't meet his true mate?

5.Is Ruby's fear about Jimins soulmate interfering justified?