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A New Ally:
The tension in the air was palpable as Yuna stepped into the high-rise conference room. The glass walls overlooked the city, a view that used to comfort her, but now only reminded her of what was at stake. Her eyes scanned the faces of the board members sitting around the table, all stern, professional—cold.
Seok Jin was already there, his usual smug demeanor gone, replaced by a rare flicker of uncertainty. His grip tightened around the glass of whiskey in front of him as Yuna entered, but he said nothing. It seemed like he was waiting for her to make the first move.
But Yuna wasn't going to play by his rules anymore. She had learned enough over the past few weeks to know that power wasn't just in titles or money—it was in the ability to take control of the narrative.
"Good morning, everyone," she said, her voice steady, betraying none of the anger she felt inside. She made her way to the head of the table, where her father once sat. There was no dramatic flourish—just a calm, collected presence as she seated herself. "I trust you're all aware of why we're here today."
A murmur spread across the room, and Yuna could feel the tension rise as the members exchanged uncertain glances. Some of them were loyal to Seok Jin, others to her father, but all of them knew that a decision had to be made.
"I'm here to take control of this company," she continued, her gaze unwavering. "I'm here to fix the mess that's been created, and I'm not backing down."
Seok Jin's face remained expressionless, but his eyes narrowed, the calm before the storm. "You can't just walk in here and take over, Yuna. This is my company, and no matter what your father promised you