Chapter 5

"What is the main goal of the Park Environmental Restoration Project?", one reporter asked me.

"The main goal of this project is to restore mangrove forests and to make an attempt to cut down the excess amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The machines used in my industries have been changed to eco-friendly machines and we increased the number of human staff and cut down the use of some machines. I can assure our customers that the products you'll be buying from our product line are packed with love and care and the environment has been tried to keep as safe as possible.", I replied.

"Mr. Park, our news channel has noticed you visit the hospital for 5 days. Are you sick or you have a sick family member admitted into the hospital?", another reporter asked. Gosh, I hate it when they spy on people like us and try to get information about our personal lives. They are especially after me because I keep my personal life completely out of the public view. They wouldn't even know about Sophia if they didn't spy on me.

"So, I guess it's the time!", I said with a small smile. "My wife, Sophia Astley, gave birth to our son, Park Jihun earlier this week. Both of them are healthy and returning home tomorrow.", I said.

"Congratulations on your child sir!', the reporters and their cameramen clapped and congratulated me.

"Thank you. That's all for today.", I thanked them and stood up ready to leave.

I was in my office working on some files when I heard a knock. I grant access to the door and it opens automatically revealing Daniel at the door.

"Sir, someone is here to meet you.", he said.

"Does the person have an appointment?", I asked without lifting my eyes from the files.

"No sir, but she is creating a scene at the reception. She is demanding to see you now without an appointment. And she says she knows you personally.", he explained.

"What's her name?", I lift my head and look at Daniel.

"Lee Yoori."

My heart skipped a beat. It's been 9 years since I heard that name, Lee Yoori. The girl who turned me into the heartless cold man I am today, the one who broke my heart. She played a game out of my true love. I start tensing up.

"Tell her to wait. I'll be there.", I said to Daniel. He nodded and left the room closing the door behind. I ran my hands through my hair as cold sweat trickled down my forehead. I can't face her, I can't do that. I quickly pick up my telephone and dial Sophie's number.

"Hey honey, how are you?", Sophie greeted me.

"So-phie...", my lips start trembling.

"What is it? Are you okay?", she started worrying.

"She's b-back.", I say, almost like a faint whisper.

"Who's back Hyunie?! Who is it?", she asked.

"Yo-ori...", I squat down on the floor and grab my hair in fear. Fear of her destroying me again.

"Yoori!? Oh dear lord, what does she want now? Hyunie...baby listen to me. Hey babe..", she called out to me.

"Y-yeah...", words come out of my mouth like a whisper. Very faint but, Sophie heard it.

"That lady can do whatever she wants. You are strong. Don't let yourself crumble into pieces in front of her. That will only satisfy her. Show her your confident side. Show her that she doesn't have the same effect she had on you years ago. Just let me come back home, I will beat the life out of that dum-dum human.", she said making my lips turn into a small smile. "Aish, I can't even curse as the baby is here."

"O-kay...I have to go. Take care of yourself and Jihun.", I said.

"Bye baby. Love you~", she said as she hung up.

I stood up and fixed my coat jacket. I look into the mirror which hangs on a wall in my office and wipe off my tears. I ran my hand through my hair to put it back in place. I open my office door and walk towards the elevator to go to the reception floor.

"Why isn't he here yet?!", I heard a high pitched girly voice speak up as the doors of the elevator opened.

There she is, the face I never wanted to see in my life, Lee Yoori. She was wearing a red sleeveless short dress with high red heels. Her face was caked with makeup. Hah, didn't change.

"Who is causing a ruckus in my office?", I asked in a monotone voice but clearly stating I am annoyed.

"Oh Mr. Park, you finally decided to show up? Your employees won't let me go up to your office.", she said.

"First of all, only people with an appointment with me and allowed up to my floor. And secondly, dogs aren't allowed in my office.", I said with a sarcastic tone. "What brings you here Lee Yoori?"

"Oh, you dare to call me a dog? But Imma forgive you cause, you remember my name.", she let out a chuckle. "Your lovey-dovey baby Yoori is back~"

"Ms. Yoori, you are not my baby. I think I have clearly stated that years ago.", I said.

"It's my choice babe~ By the way, can we go and talk in private?", she swayed her hips seductively as she bit her lips while approaching me. She extended her hand to take a hold of my necktie but I took a step backward.

"Sorry but, you don't have an appointment so you have to tell whatever you have to say right here.", I said.

"Well, I have come to get you back.", she said. "You still miss me, right babe~ I miss you too~ I didn't expect you to actually get this big but look at you now, the richest CEO in South Korea~"

"No, I don't. I don't miss you nor I want you back.", I said. "I have a beautiful wife who loves me no matter what I am unlike you who chased me only because of my family.", I say as if I am spitting fire on her face. Oh, thank god Sophie came into my life. I could never confront her like this if she didn't pick up my broken pieces and glue them together.

"Wife? You must be kidding right? You can't be married already?!", her eyes got wide like a saucepan.

"Well, believe it or not, I got married to the most beautiful and wonderful woman in the world.", I said with a smirk. "And, we even have a mini version of us."