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[46]

it was gloomy April day. in fact, people were praying that it wouldn't shower as the day tomorrow would be the day the biggest and grandest concert of their city would take place.

in a mansion that was built in an expensive Subdivision, a woman was watching out of her window with her legs crossed and slowly drinking her tea. on her other hand was her phone that she would constantly check.

the woman overlooked her husband's boring estate. the window was looking over her side of the garden. the room was silent as she requested no maid, butler, or even kids to ever step in. again for what seemed the tenth that day, she checked her phone. no new message nor call. itade her slightly anxious for what's to come.

❝Choi Jeonghoon! ❞ lianne shouted the ceo's name as she bursted open the conference room door that the acting CEO was staying for the mean time as he was kicked out by his very own cousin. she paused by the table, ❝what are you doing? ❞ eyeing the male that was pacing back and forth with one of his friends following behind him. seeing that he wouldn't stop, she decided to slam her hand on the table. ❝Herald Choi quit moving and listen! ❞

abruptly stopping and making his friend bump into his back, Jeonghoon looked at his noona before zooming towards her. by the time she was at arms reach he held her by the shoulders. ❝noona, I fucked up❞

his noona rolled her eyes at how grave he sounds before shaking the hands off her shoulder. she placed a hand on her hip. ❝and you now realize it because? ❞

Jeonghoon pouted as his noona was messing with him. ❝noona! she called but I didn't answer it❞he may look cold and all with the kid from yesterday but that was because his noona told him. she "a CEO but hold a cold aura around them". in reality, he's a problematic guy who is in deep water at of the moment. ❝what do I do!? ❞

❝hide yourself obviously❞ lianne snorted. seeing the younger consider her suggestion amde her heave sigh. ❝don't even try you idiot. she'll still track you down❞

❝that's the point noona! I'm dead meat once she learns about anything❞ he cried, taking out the hanky he placed on his suit pocket and using it to wipe his tears. ❝what am I going to do! ❞

❝tell her obviously❞ his friend said from the back which made the two cousins turn to him.

❝tell her what❞ Jeonghoon asked cluelessly, scratching his chin.

lianne didn't hesitate to hit the younger at the back of his head. ❝you idiot. everything of course❞

❝even the... uh... you know❞

❝everything❞ the two deadpaned.

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Seojun doesn't get why he was called once again to meet with CEO. only this time it was in a conference room and not his polar room. pushing open the glass door, he met with the sight of their CEO with a grim look. this look was different from his usual cold look. he was showing emotion which was rare.

❝mister ceo❞ He bowed at the man who motioned him to sit down on the seat at in front of him.

❝Jeonghoon I worry about you sometimes. no, slash that. I worry about you all the time❞ his noona said with no ounce of worry in her voice. she was glaring at him as she said it.

❝yeah, I can tell❞ rolling his eyes, Jeonghoon was twitching to throw her out of his conference room. ❝but what am I going to do? she'll kill me or have people come to kill me! ❞

❝why don't you start by breaking up Seojun and niommi? ❞ noona pasued for a second to let it sink in.

❝what!? no! ❞

❝and apologize to the Lee's. it is YOUR fault that it happened. if you didn't feed those lies that Seojun still doesn't know were lies then we wouldn't be in this situation❞ she then ran a hand on her wavy hair. ❝you've got make things right herald before unnie gets here❞

❝may I ask what I'm doing here? ❞ Seojun feared the ceo would suddenly add something else with his problem. and with how the adult is looking, he's expecting the worst. ❝sir? ❞

❝what of I don't want to? ❞

lianne didn't hesitate to slap his forehead. ❝do you want to die? ❞ she got a no from the younger. ❝then get things straight❞

❝how are you and niommi? ❞ Jeonghoon asked monotonously. he may look calm in the outside but he was internally screaming help. he would occasionally glance at his computer screen that was in a tracking software monitoring the car the founder was suing to make her way here.

❝I don't know❞ the younger shrugged, ❝I don't talk to her nor do I plan to❞

Jeonghoon took one last glance of his monitor before turning to Seojun who was glaring at him. he cleared his throat and adjusted the tie her wore for work. ❝then I have no choice but to make you two interact❞

Seojun scoffed, ❝I don't why you're like this. do you have a superiority problem or something? ❞

soulmates think alike, Jeonghoon thought bitterly while internally gagging at what the younger said. ❝ I have none of what you speak off. in fact it may be you who has the problem❞

Seojun didn't stop rolling his eyes at the adult. he wondered how this man hasn't been shot with that ego of his. honestly and here he thought he had a big ego. ❝right sir why did you call me? I'm well aware that whatever this relationship is not the priority of this meeting❞

❝I'm still not going to❞ entering the elevator with his noona entering behind him, Jeonghoon pressed the button to the ground floor and waited. ❝noo—aish that hurts! ❞ he glared at the older who threatened to hit him with the folder she was holder. where she got the folder was something he did not know. ❝no is a no noona❞

❝and a yes from unnie is a yes❞ Lianna retorted before slapping the folder on his arm. ❝lower your ego for once herald❞ She then rolled her eyes. ❝it still amazes how unnie chose you. there were to her people who were better than you❞

❝that's because I'm the best❞ he only straight facts thus leaving his noona speechless. well not really as the older started cursing at him and hitting him repeatedly with her folder.

❝the two of you are going to a show. it will be your first interview together as a couple❞ Jeonghoon told him calmly.

❝I'm not going❞

❝and why won't you? I would like to remind you that I'm the ceo kim. so learn your manners and do as I order❞

❝and you forgot that I'm a human who has his own rights. and I have the right to decline your order❞ Seojun didn't hesitate to stand up from his seat. ❝in fact, this should be the last time you'll see me in the company and order me around. I quit and you can't say anything about it. even if you'll say no and file a lawsuit, I'll still fight and try to win. you're not going to control me mister Choi. ❞

❝then maybe the guilt of killing Lee jaehyung should❞ the adult said coldly, standing up from his seat as well. ❝I hope you realize that your ex boytoy is his younger brother❞ he took his phone from his pocket and showed him a picture. ❝do you think he'll still welcome you to his life knowing you killed his brother?❞ of course he would, Jeonghoon thought. ❝in fact, he asked for a break after knowing the truth. so tell me Seojun, will you still quit and leave with no one welcoming you or will you stay and live the life I'm planning for you. think about it seojun❞

Seojun didn't need to think about it. he was persistent in quiting and apologizing to Jehyun and his fily. he knew what he did was wrong and was ready to face whatever they plan on making him do as compensation for the death. he's even ready in Jehyun hating him which he knows he would.

❝of course I'm ready❞ he smiled confidently, ❝so what if he hates me? I'd rather live being hated than guilty❞

❝then what if I show this to the media? your career will be ruined forever seojun❞ the adult taunted, dangling his phone. ❝I can do it in one phone call right here right now❞

❝then do it❞ he challenged, spreading his arms at his sides, accepting the fate he chose himself. ❝I won't care❞

Jeonghoon frowned but did it nevertheless. as he was about to call the newspaper team of the company, the conference room door opened widely with his noona entering and face timing someone over the phone. she had a trouble expression as she turned to the two males.

❝herald Choi! ❞ zooming past Seojun who was confused, she pushed her phone near jeonghoon's face where he saw the person on the other side who had an identical face to his noona.

"herald Choi! " the person exclaimed, visibly fuming on the other end of the phone. the person then raised a fist. "once I see you're a dead chicken! "

❝n-noona❞ Jeonghoon cowered at the glare she gave as he pushed the phone away from his face . he looked over the younger celebrity who he glared at to keep quiet. ❝i—❞

"not another word herald" the woman stopped him from talking before pointing a finger at him. "let Seojun go"

❝what!? ❞ taking the phone away from its owner , Jeonghoon started to visibly panic as his eyes scrambled to look for what he was finding. finally spotting it, he picked it up and raised it for the person to see. ❝I got some investors. see! ❞

the woman sighed, shaking her head. "Mrs. Lee is a great asset for our company Jeonghoon. where do you think the money is kept? "

❝our vault? ouch! ❞ groaning, the ceo grlared at his physically present noona who glare back harder. he nervously chuckled as he turned back at his virtual noona who gave him the same look. twin am i right? ❝noona—❞

"don't test me Jeonghoon Choi. of i end up dragging myself there you're going to be a headless running chicken. not to mention those chicks of yours"

❝noona! ❞ he gasped in horror while imagining him without a head running around the office. he also imagine four chicks which made him let out another nervous chuckle. ❝now noona, let's not drag any innocent civilians into this❞

both women snorted, which freaked out Jeonghoon a little.

❝yeah and Seojun is a bear❞

"sure and Kim is a bear"

two different answers yet the same idea. it honest freaked Seojun out.

❝noo—❞

"one more word Jeonghoon and coming there myself. make sure to be ready to catch my slippers"

❝noona please no! ❞ he cried with tears this time. ❝I'll do anything just not the slippers❞

"then stop this trach of a relationship of seojun"

❝what no! ❞

❝herald choi❞

"Jeonghoon Choi "

❝okay! ❞ the man gave up, throwing the phone back to the owner and raising his hand in defeat. ❝I'll stop it right now❞

"good " the woman over the phone nodded her head. "I want you to say it to him right now "

❝what!? no, he is here❞ the male crossed his arms and shook his head rapidly.

the woman over the phone narrowed her eyes at him. "Jeonghoon choi" she growled.

❝okay! ❞ turning his attention to the celebrity, he cleared his throat. ❝you no longer need to date niommi. I'll make it an official statement❞

"with the whole truth " the women said together.

❝with the whole truth❞ Jeonghoon added bitterly. ❝promise❞

❝really? ❞ Seojun wanted to know it if this was a dream this the reason why he pinched himself. ❝this isn't a dream❞

❝of course it isn't❞ his noona said with a smile.

"lianne let me face him"

following what her older sister said, lianne made the phone face the celebrity.

Seojun was caught off by her beauty. a cough from the ceo made him remember to bow to his superior. ❝hello miss❞

"hello Seojun. I hope this is enough to forgive my stupid excuse of a cousin"

❝it's more than enough miss❞

"that's good to here" the woman over phone smiled but quickly frowned. "Jeonghoon don't think this is over. I expect you to be in my house for dinner with kids and some explaining about those chicks of yours"

Jeonghoon rolled his eyes. ❝of course noona❞ he then looked at the beaming celebrity. heavens he couldn't believe that he embarrassed himself in front of the kid. ❝Seojun please leave us and close the door on your way. and don't think about spreading this. if I hear anything about this, be ready to meet my fists❞ he raised both of his fists and motioned to hit Seojun with an uppercut.

Seojun could only roll his eyes at the CEO before nodding his head in understanding. ❝sure thing herald❞

the CEO fumed. ❝why you little—❞

"herald choi"

❝Choi jeonghoon❞

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❝why are we here? ❞ Jayden asked after sipping his mango shake. he narrowed his eyes at the person responsible to this who was peacefully sitting across him.

❝and why am I included? ❞ Junghoon was present as well. entertaining himself with the straw of his watermelon shake. ❝it's good by the way❞ he meant the shake he was drinking and the place they were at.

❝I know right. but back to the question, I brought you here for your help❞

Jayden widen his eyes, spitting the shake that was in his mouth which fortunately missed Seojun. Jayden slapped his arm before wiping his mouth with a tissue he got from the tissue dispenser on their table.

❝in what? ❞ Junghoon turned his head at Seojun.

❝I need your help in bringing us together❞ Seojun leaned back on his seat while picking up his own vanilla shake.

❝what do you mean by us? ❞ Jayden showed a confused look.

❝me and jehyun❞ he told them.

❝aren't you still with niommi? and when do you plan on doing that? ❞ Junghoon asked.

❝nope I'm not with niommi and I'm planning this tomorrow❞

❝what!? ❞ soulmates think and act alike. and like said before Junghoon and Jayden were caught of guard that they ended up spitting their drink which again missed Seojun.

Junghoon despite being caught of guard wiped his mouth with his arm. ❝how? ❞

right they didn't know yet. and he planned one keeping it a secret as one, he might get punched by the CEO, and two as a way of thanks to the founder and her family.

he leaned on the bag of his chair with his arms crossed. ❝it's a secret but what am I supposed to do? ❞

❝I don't know, tell him you want to be together again in the concert❞ Jayden shrugged. hearing no reaction, he looked at the two who looked back at him like he had two heads. ❝what? ❞

Seojun started dramatically clapping. ❝wow Jay and Here I thought you don't a brain between the two of us❞

Jayden clicked his tongue at the insult. ❝why you little—❞

❝okay you two can start your fist fight once we go ouyside❞ Junghoon got In between the two and gave warning looks. ❝or we can do as Seojun asked and help him with his problem❞

❝which is? ❞ Jayden asked boredly.

❝getting him and Jehyun together❞

❝I don't get it❞ Jayden said after a few seconds of awkard silence. ❝how can the two be together without getting hated? I'm well aware that Jehyun is rich but I don't think it would make an exception to the public❞

❝actually, Jehyun is the son of one of the stockholders in the company not only that but he happens to be the heir of the biggest bank company of out city and worldwide❞ Junghoon explained matter of factly.

❝and how is that connected to my question? ❞ Jayden raised a brow.

❝it doesn't but what you suggested does❞ Seojun beamed. ❝I'm going to make things right tomorrow❞