Rivals [DubChaeng]

                                    

                                          
Dahyun x Chaeyoung 
                          


                          
Rivalry isn't hate, it's a partnership in disguise. 
                          
Kim Dahyun and Son Chaeyoung are notorious for their ongoing rivalry. They're rivals in everything they do, and it can be exhausting to watch it happen.
                          
You might say the two had a history. Way before their rivalry began, but back when things were lot more simple and less complicated than they are now. Back when they could hold each other's hands without being judged. Back when they were still known to be 'Best friends' rather than 'Rivals.' But, sadly, things have changed.
                          


                          
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Kim Dahyun was sitting on her desk, sipping her coffee, on a busy day. She wonders what her life would be like if she had declined her father's offer to inherit the family business. It's always been about business, and come to think of it, she hasn't had a proper vacation since becoming CEO.
                          
"CEO Kim, are you even listening to me?" Jihyo said, breaking Dahyun's daze.
                          
"Uhm...what were you saying again?" The young CEO blinked. 
                          
"I was referring to the staff who stole our latest concept and gave it to our rival." Jihyo clarified. 
                          
"Oh, that." 
                          
"Fire them." Dahyun orders nonchalantly, as if it wasn't a big deal. 
                          
"Are you sure? We could lose a lot of employees." Jihyo attempts to persuade her boss. 
                          
"It doesn't matter, Secretary Park. We can always hire better people." Dahyun stated, earning Jihyo's approval. 
                          
Betrayal is something Dahyun can not accept in her company, especially when she has a reputation to uphold and a business to manage. Respect, according to her, should be earned. Sincerity will be valued. Trust must be gained before loyalty can be repaid.
                          
The door swung open, revealing a lovely woman sitting in front of Dahyun's desk, who appeared to be unhappy. 
                          
"What can I do for you, Miss Myoui?" The CEO inquired sincerely.
                          
"Cut it out, Dahyun. You and I both know why I'm here." Mina stated straight and solemnly. 
                          
Dahyun cast a quick glance at her secretary, who avoided eye contact. She sighed and accepted her fate. 
                          
"Fine, then, tell me what I did this time." 
                          
"You clearly went too far! Don't you remember that you and Chaeyoung were—
                          
"No, I don't recall." Dahyun responds coldly, turning away as Mina groaned. 
                          
"Look, I'm your business partner and PR, but I'm also your friend. And, as your friend, you should put an end to this rivalry with Chaeyoung." Mina stated firmly. 
                          
"And why should I? She started it, not me." Dahyun said, her calm, collected demeanor gone. 
                          
"It doesn't matter who started it because you're going to put an end to it." Mina remarked.