INK AGAINST BLOOD
Ink Never Sleep
Jungkook sat comfortably in a corner of the luxury hotel lounge, stirring the ice in his drink while pretending to scroll through his phone.
In reality, his eyes were watching everyone.
The actress entering from the front entrance.
The businessman talking too closely to his secretary.
The influencer trying to hide from another influencer.
Jungkook's lips twitched.
Give them enough money and they suddenly forgot that reporters existed.
His camera rested beside him.
Ready.
Waiting.
Patient.
A skill he had mastered after years of chasing scandals.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
[Please tell me you found something.]
Jungkook typed back immediately.
Jungkook(Reporter)
[Boss, if I tell a fish to jump into the boat, will it jump?]
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
[What kind of answer is that?]
Jungkook(Reporter)
[I'm waiting.]
A few seconds later another message arrived.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
[Jimin already submitted a story.]
Jungkook clicked his tongue.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"There it is."
The daily reminder that Park Jimin existed.
Some people had alarms.
Jungkook had Jimin.
The universe apparently enjoyed testing his patience.
Just then a waiter walked past.
Jungkook casually took another drink from the tray.
Waiter
"Sir, that's your third one."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"I'm supporting the hotel business."
The waiter looked unconvinced.
His attention was currently focused on a famous actor laughing near the ballroom entrance.
The actor's public image was spotless.
Perfect.
Kind.
Respectful.
Family-oriented.
Jungkook knew for a fact that three different women were currently arguing over him in his message inbox.
The actor suddenly excused himself and headed toward a private hallway.
Jungkook immediately stood up.
His reporter instincts were screaming.
Interesting things never happened in public.
Interesting things happened in hallways.
Quiet hallways.
Secret hallways.
Hallways where people thought nobody was watching.
Unfortunately for them, Jungkook existed.
He followed at a distance.
One corner.
Then another.
Then another.
The actor stopped in front of a private room.
A woman appeared.
Not his wife.
Not even close.
Jungkook slowly raised his camera.
The sound was almost silent.
The actor froze.
Jungkook froze.
The woman froze.
For three very awkward seconds nobody moved.
Then Jungkook smiled nervously.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"...Good evening?"
The actor's eyes widened.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Oh, you know me?"
Actor
"YOU EXPOSED MY FRIEND LAST MONTH!"
Jungkook immediately turned around.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Wonderful talking to you!"
And ran.
Fast.
Very fast.
Because being a reporter was a respectable profession.
Running away afterward was simply part of the job description.
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Get Back Here
The actor's furious voice echoed through the hallway.
Not because he was scared.
Okay, maybe a little scared.
But mostly because getting caught would ruin the evidence.
He turned a corner and slipped into a crowd of guests entering another banquet hall.
Within seconds, his expression changed completely.
His shoulders relaxed.
His breathing steadied.
His face became innocent.
As if he hadn't just been chased five seconds ago.
The angry actor arrived moments later, scanning the room.
Jungkook casually picked up a dessert from a passing tray.
The actor looked around.
Couldn't find him.
Jungkook took a bite of the cake.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Hmm. Strawberry."
The moment he answered, his boss shouted.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"Tell me you got something!"
📱
Jungkook(Reporter)
"I got something."
📱
Hoseok immediately calmed down.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"You did?"
📱
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Pictures.
📱
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"Good."
📱
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Very good pictures."
📱
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"Excellent."
📱
Jungkook(Reporter)
"The kind that could end a marriage."
📱
A pause.
Then Hoseok laughed.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"That's my reporter."
📱
Jungkook(Reporter)
"You're buying me dinner."
📱
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"I'm buying you nothing. Get back to work."
📱
Jungkook shook his head.
Such a stingy boss.
As he prepared to leave, he overheard a conversation from a nearby table.
A group of reporters from another company were talking.
"...heard Jimin got another exclusive."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah. Front page tomorrow."
Jungkook nearly choked on his drink.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"What?"
His competitive spirit immediately woke up.
One headline was enough.
Two was annoying.
Three would be unacceptable.
Jungkook sat down at a nearby table and began shamelessly listening to every conversation around him.
This was another one of his talents.
Some called it eavesdropping.
Jungkook preferred the term "professional information gathering."
A politician was arguing with an investor.
A celebrity was begging a manager to delete photos.
A businessman was complaining about a rival company.
Jungkook mentally stored every useful detail.
A name caught his attention.
Not from a celebrity.
Not from an actor.
Not from a politician.
Just a random businessman speaking quietly on the phone.
Unknown Man
"...No, don't mention it here."
Unknown Man
"...That company doesn't like attention."
Unknown Man
"...Especially not after what happened in Singapore."
The businessman lowered his voice even further.
Unfortunately for him, Jungkook had excellent hearing.
Unknown Man
"...Keep it away from the media."
Jungkook leaned slightly closer.
Unknown Man
"...If TRIARC finds out—"
He had never heard that name before.
But something about the way the man said it made him curious.
Not the fear of losing money.
The fear of crossing the wrong people.
Now that sounded interesting.
And just like that, a simple celebrity scandal stopped being the most exciting thing in his night.
Professional Menace
The next morning, PulseWire Entertainment was in complete chaos.
Reporters ran around carrying files.
Someone was crying near the coffee machine.
Then the office doors opened.
And the chaos increased.
Jungkook walked in wearing oversized sunglasses and carrying an iced coffee.
His long hair was tied into a loose ponytail and despite looking like he had barely slept, he somehow looked refreshed.
Immediately everyone looked up.
"Oh no."
"He's smiling."
"Someone important is doomed."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Good morning, peasants."
Several coworkers groaned.
One threw a paper ball at him.
Jungkook caught it without looking.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Violence in the workplace. I'll expose all of you."
Coworker
"You ARE the workplace violence!"
Jungkook laughed and headed toward his desk.
Unfortunately he didn't get far.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"JUNGKOOK!"
The entire office flinched.
Their boss, Hoseok, was marching toward him.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"Tell me you got something."
Jungkook slowly sat down.
Placed his coffee on the desk.
Opened his bag.
And dramatically pulled out a folder.
The entire newsroom became silent.
Jungkook enjoyed every second of the attention.
Then he dropped dozens of photographs onto the table.
Silence.
Absolute silence.
"OH MY GOD."
"IS THAT—"
"NO WAY."
"HE GOT CAUGHT?!"
Reporters immediately crowded around.
One photo showed the famous actor entering a private room with a woman.
Another showed them leaving together.
Another showed them holding hands.
Another looked even worse.
And another.
And another.
The evidence was devastating.
Hoseok stared.
Then stared harder.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"How?"
Jungkook proudly flipped his hair.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Talent."
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"That's not an answer."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Natural gifts."
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"Still not an answer."
Jungkook pointed at his own face.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"People underestimate beauty."
The newsroom immediately booed him.
Jimin(Reporter)
"What actually happened?"
Jungkook looked offended.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"You doubt my methods?"
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Rude."
Jungkook stood up dramatically.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Fine. Since nobody appreciates greatness, I'll explain."
Several employees immediately sat down.
They had heard Jungkook's stories before.
Unfortunately they were usually entertaining.
Jungkook climbed onto a chair.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"I infiltrated the enemy territory."
Jimin(Reporter)
"You attended a hotel party."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"I gathered intelligence."
Jimin(Reporter)
"You ate their food."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"I suffered for journalism."
Coworker
"You stole desserts."
Jungkook pointed at the coworker.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Allegedly."
The coworker pointed back.
Coworker
"I have pictures."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Delete them."
Laughter filled the newsroom.
Even Hoseok looked like he was trying not to smile.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"And after risking my life—"
Jimin(Reporter)
"You were chased."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"After BRAVELY risking my life—"
Jimin(Reporter)
"You ran away."
Jungkook(Reporter)
"AFTER BRAVELY RISKING MY LIFE!"
The office burst into laughter.
Jungkook crossed his arms.
Nobody respected him.
This was oppression.
Across the room, Jimin smirked.
Jimin(Reporter)
"At least you got something useful."
Jungkook immediately pointed at him.
Jungkook(Reporter)
"Jealousy detected."
Jimin(Reporter)
"Delusion detected."
The two glared at each other.
At this point it was basically office decoration.
Hoseok suddenly slammed a folder onto the conference table.
The noise instantly got everyone's attention.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"Since you all have energy to argue..."
The reporters immediately became nervous.
Hoseok smiled.
A dangerous smile.
Jung hoseok(Editor in Chief)
"I have new investigations."
The room collectively groaned.
Jungkook slowly sat down.
That smile never meant anything good.
And none of them knew that among those new investigations was the first thread leading toward a billionaire whose name almost never appeared in public.
A man hidden behind power, money, and secrets.
A man who would eventually turn Jungkook's life upside down.
Jungkook was too busy arguing with Jimin over who deserved the last donut in the office.
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