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Chapter 16 - "The Web Tightens"

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Yuna sat at her desk, her fingers drumming anxiously against the cold surface. Sooyeon's report still burned in her mind. The conspiracy she had uncovered was nothing short of catastrophic. If this information got into the wrong hands, everything she'd worked for could come crashing down. But Yuna wasn't one to back away from a fight. If anything, this revelation only solidified her resolve to take down Ji Hye and Seok Jin.

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The Stakes Rise:

She quickly set the papers aside, glancing at the clock on her wall. It was nearly time for the board meeting, and she needed to be prepared. The usual players would be there—her father, Ji Hye, Seok Jin, Tae Hyun, and a handful of other influential figures. Yuna was already making plans in her head to confront the conspiracy. She just needed to find the right moment.

The office buzzed with activity as her workers moved about, preparing for the meeting. Yuna didn't speak to anyone as she stood up and adjusted her jacket, her thoughts consumed by the dangerous game she was about to play.

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A Meeting of Power:

The boardroom was large and cold, its sleek, modern design making it feel more like a battlefield than a place of business. Yuna entered, her heels clicking on the polished floors, each step echoing in the tense silence. The room was filled with the company's most influential figures, all sitting at the long, glass table, their eyes flicking toward her as she took her seat at the head.

Her father, Joo Hyun Lee, gave her a small nod, acknowledging her presence. But it was Seok Jin who caught her attention. He was leaning back in his chair, his eyes fixed on her with an unreadable expression.

"Miss Yuna," he greeted her, his voice smooth and taunting. "I trust you've been keeping yourself busy."

Yuna didn't flinch at his words. "I've been keeping myself well-informed, Seok Jin. Something I'm sure you'll appreciate when you see the results of today's meeting."

Seok Jin's lips curled into a smile, though it didn't reach his eyes. "We'll see, won't we?"

Yuna took a deep breath, her hands resting on the table as she steeled herself for what was to come. The board meeting began, but she couldn't shake the feeling that the walls were closing in. With every passing moment, the conspiracy grew more complicated, and she knew her enemies were just as aware of it as she was.

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The Trap Is Set:

It didn't take long for the meeting to grow tense. Her father and Ji Hye were in deep discussion about company logistics, while Seok Jin casually observed, his eyes occasionally flicking toward Yuna. The way he looked at her—half annoyance, half amusement—pushed her even further. He thought he had the upper hand. But she wasn't about to let him get away with it.

She cleared her throat, drawing the attention of the room. All eyes were on her now, and Yuna's heart raced in her chest.

"Before we proceed

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