2.12

Why people are so arrogant?

Once they saw a tricked...they all think that they already unveil all their plans.

But underneath those tricked, a hidden plan was still hidden.

Yeonwoo's hugged tightened on his mother. His eyes soft and fragile as Taeha slowly let go of his grip.

"Mother...you don't need to do this."he said in a warm voice, his eyes mystified all those hanging emotions.

Taeha sharpened his face and slowly rubbed the hair of his child, gently telling: "I am your mother. And all the danger that my child will face in the future, I will carry it first." His expression determined and strong.

Seeing this, Yeonwoo only sighed and sat down on the bed. His golden hair hung on his forehead as slowly the face lifted, into his mother's eye level.

"But you are degrading yourself... I can't bear seeing you like that—"

"No."Taeha interrupted, his face still undaunted as he slowly caressed his face, "Jiyeon has already lowered his guard towards me. And I know your brother cannot fight his half sibling. Only the two of us can do this."

Yeonwoo only smiled and nodded.

Seeing him like this, Taeha's eyes softened a bit. He sighed and also sat beside his son. His long lashes flutters under the mercy of the dim light, igniting towards the moon shadow. The two figures identical in all aspect, and two red striking orbs glowed and carried a hint of determination.

"Your dad cheated on me...from time to time. And I know that our marriage was only arranged by my parents. He was ambitious and deeply committed to his so-called success. I let him marry me...even if there were no love. My love for him was fated to suffer a great loss." Taeha's voice choked, his eyes closed for a brief moment reconciling all those bad memories, and when it opened a small tears drip on his eye, however his face was strong and unbothered as he continued, "Hyunjin always loved his childhood friend, Cara. Which is Jiyeon's birth mother. But I was blinded by my obsession towards him. I know my mistakes and flaws, I was the villain in their love affair...but..."

Taeha sobbed. Yeonwoo only comforted his mother during this time.

"...but... The conflict won't start if he only told me the reason...on why did he marry me. My daydream consist only him, as he bowed on his knees and showed his love towards me in front of your grandfather. The hope I have for him increase in a very scary degree... I let him marry me. I let him take control of my father's company even if...your grandfather showed dissatisfaction. I accompany him during his messy time and also during those successes. Even if...my love for him was not the same as he has towards me."

"He loves Cara, I know that. His love for me was only a debt that he needed to pay. I understand our difference. I understand how he sacrificed his true love just to obtained his dreams and goal. But...we are married Yeonwoo. Even if...he doesn't love me...he needs to respect the oath that we take. Still...he cheated multiple times...not only with Cara...but also in others hermaphrodite."

"In the first place... I know the fact that...loving a broken man... I earned a wounded heart."

Lie Yuan look away. Regardless of the mere fact about this so-called love, his only goal was to finish his mission. But the feelings he experienced right now disregard the inclination he had in him, he was not a ruthless person to begin with. His heart won't trust anymore. But his human integrity feels bad about this... Taeha.

He sighed, "That's why I want you to end your entanglement on Jiyeon. Let me unveil father and Jiyeon's deed."

"No!" Taeha sharply contradict, "I am your mother. And I was also the real owner of the company. I can't just let that bastard son of his inherit the result of my father's blood and sweat. That was your and Sobin to begin with."

"But mother...this is dangerous. Jiyeon is very cunning and vicious. What if he notices our plans? What if he perceives that you don't indulge in his sexual activities and only using essence hallucinations to make him believe in an illusion of you...and him having sex?"

Taeha went silent. Indeed. Their plan was very dangerous and risky...but with the safety of his child and their clear future…he can do the things that is even impossible.

"Still. I won't change my mind. I will help you deal with the two of them. Furthermore, I almost collected the evidence of your father's deeds such as human trafficking...child abuse and even gambling. I can use this to divorce him. And for Jiyeon... I am still useful to discern all his plans and to mislead him in your agenda."he declared in a clear voice.

Yeonwoo let out in air and did not say anything about his stubborn mother. He once again hugged his mother and smiled warmly.

At first, he was confused on the mere fact about his mother, suggesting to become a scapegoat. Lie Yuan did not know that the real Yeonwoo already plan everything and make it easier for him to conduct his other plans.

The real Yeonwoo confess that Jiyeon was planning to rob the company from their family. And their father will also let Jiyeon become the next successor.

Taeha did not believe at first but with a proper observation and when he noticed that all the servants in their mansion was all Jiyeon's eyes, his mind finalize a conclusion that Yeonwoo's words was true.

Both the real Yeonwoo and Taeha made a planned. But the plan they did made, was only Taeha becoming a scapegoat and spy beside Jiyeon. Jiyeon was a very vicious person, once he noticed that Taeha has heated gaze towards him, he used all opportunity to seduce Taeha and finally make him an ally.

Little did he know, that all those things was already predicted by them.

And also to add the mere fact that Sobin can't directly fight Jiyeon, their plans changed from time to time.

And Lie Yuan finalized the outcome.

"Sobin was still soft-hearted towards them. His deep phantasm contained the epitome of our perfect family. He can't bear to fight Jiyeon and even father. That's why...I was planning to let him see the darkness of a human's heart."

Taeha suspired and also agreed.

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The Weibo was causing an uproar at the statement of the director releasing the news of Yeonwoo entering the cast and portrayed the famous minor villain, Hue Hugo.

Many fans showed dissatisfaction at this statement and exhibit immoral comments and post.

----- I read the novel three years ago, and I re-read it again when the news said it will have live action. Hue Hugo is a very important and enjoyable character. He's the only reason I urge myself to continue and finish the novel. But seeing this damn news, all my imagination simply broken. Come on! An Idol that has no experience in acting was cast as Hue?! And to add to that, an Idol that was arrogant and man eater?! I can't believe this.

---- The sister upstairs. I agree at your opinion and Director Yu was a very excellent director, but this time...it was not a good decision casting an idol to act like a crazy villain. Just No! No!

---- Does the studio cannot afford good actor now?! And just pick some random shit?!

--- Song Yunho was also a newbie. But his performance and temperament was very different compared to the arrogant one. I can still tolerate him...but adding Yeonwoo?! I admit his looks was outstanding, but what can he do about that? He was not good being Hue Hugo!

But when the poster and photo was released. Many of them did not expect the outcome. The picture of Yeonwoo...being Hue Hugo attracted a lot of novel readers. The description on the book truly matched this photo.

Crazy yet sexy...dangerous but also seductive. It was only a photo but still....they can't help but to showed infatuated opinion.

---- OMG! It was indeed Hue Hugo! Are you sure this did not come out right away from the novel?!

---- Is this really Yeonwoo?! How come... I did not see him this beautiful. His picture was always a resting bitch face and cold, making me bored and irritated by his appearance. But right now...AHH! I need to control myself becoming a fan!

---- (2+)

---- (5+)

---- (109+)

But the majority was still not very satisfied with this. Mostly individual who did not read the novel and bandwagon peers.

---- Yes. He looks like Hue Hugo. So what? Doesn't mean he looks like one, he can act like one.

---- For a face like that, he can do anything that he wants. But leave the acting career, alright? Just continue selling meng and act like a dumb cheerleader.

---- Why are many people so biased? Why don't you give him a chance and show his true potential in terms of this aspect? If we can only wait for the film to be release...then that time you can judge his acting performance if he is terrible or not.

---- Yes! I agreed. Although I don't like Yeonwoo, that doesn't explain that I won't watch this film just because of him. I came for my husband, Suho!

--- I came for Quiren.

---- My babe Yunho!

The argument continues, but only few of hate comments has been left out.

But a deep and dark eyes glared directly at the screen. His sharp features was emitting a very dangerous air. He turned his head on the trembling secretary.

"Find this people who dare to slander Yeonwoo." Hee-Ryang commanded in a menacing voice.

Secretary Lee nodded and followed his demands.

This past few days, after the thief on the company was found, his boss indulged himself on a young idol for an entire day. All the news and videos related to the youth, his boss will watch it a thousand of times. He even reminded him that he was already his fiancée, but his boss only gave him cold shoulders.

He sighed.

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Yeonwoo held the cup closer to his parted lips. He tasted it a little and the sweet and bitter aroma linger on his mouth.

The afternoon was sunny, and the whole dining room was busy. Yeonwoo sat alone on the large table with a phone on his hands and a cup on the other. Tempered with the light from the outside that highlighted his delicate face and gorgeous features, the few maids unconsciously look away.

Yeonwoo smiled blankly. He did not have practice the whole day and his shooting was postponed and reschedule tomorrow. And Taeha has business to take care of. Hyunjin as the usual, stayed at the company. Jiyeon was not in the house and Sobin was busy.

The reason why Yeonwoo was staying on the dining hall was because he was waiting for something...and someone.

And suddenly.

"Yeonwoo? Why are you here?" asked by Sobin who just arrived. His suit was messy and there was a red bruise on his cheeks.

Only Yeonwoo know the reason for this.

He stood up and approached Sobin, "Hyung why are your cheeks swollen?" his slender and white fingers touched the red part.

Sobin immediately stiffened and retracted backwards. He forced a smile and uttered in a soft voice, "This is nothing. You don't have to worry."

Despite the fact that he was happy receiving the care of his brother just like before, he doesn't want to bother him. That's why his face was very smiling but when it was closed enough, the tiredness and helplessness was noticeable.

Yeonwoo pursed his lips and his hands clenched unknowingly, the eyes slowly darkened, "Brother tell me the truth. What exactly happened?"

Perceiving the seriousness on his toned, Sobin sighed and gently patted the head of Yeonwoo, "There was a problem in the company. My business proposal and project has an accident. The company suffered a great loss. Father slap me because of this. It was not a huge thing."he chuckled, hiding the throbbing pain on his heart.

But Yeonwoo was not naive. He commanded a maid to get a first aid kit and forced Sobin to sit down. When the medicine arrived, Yeonwoo attentively treated his swollen cheeks. His lips pursed, and the angry eyes was visible.

Sobin chuckled, "Why are you angry? Father only slapped me because I failed his expectations. It was my fault in the first place."

"No it's not!" Yeonwoo gritted his teeth and put the medicine down, "Why are you dragging yourself down Hyung? Have some confidence in yourself. No matter what happened and what accident you cause, he was still unqualified to hurt you!"

Sobin widened his eyes. He looked away and sighed.

"The project had no problem. The construction site was very safe, and it was developing very fast. Then suddenly...a fire occurred. We have no idea how did we trigger the fire."he smiled, "Don't worry. I used my money to cover the accidents."

"Hyung..." Yeonwoo cannot take it anymore, his eyes closed and the golden lashes flutters for a while, when it opened a deep red striking pupils revealed and stared at Sobin's eyes, "Do you think...this was a sabotage?"

Sobin was shocked and confused, "How do you say so?"

"I mean...the plans has no mistake...the construction was developing very well...then suddenly an accident occurred that even professional cannot distinguish the cause of this?"

The amount of flabbergasted on Sobin's face was countless. But his face was still hesitant as he looked back at Yeonwoo's eyes.

"W-Who on earth...will sabotage my projects?"

Yeonwoo pulled away. He caresses his chins, deeply thinking and once again look at Sobin. "I don't know. Maybe, you offended someone?"

"No I didn't." Suspicious grew in Sobin's heart as he recalled the people he encountered, "But what you said will maybe true. I will tell father about this."

"Don't!" Yeonwoo interrupted, "I mean, we are not sure about this. What if we are wrong? Then father will only get mad. So you need to investigate this yourself."

Sobin nodded and patted Yeonwoo's head. His face full of affection, and after he was done treated. He leaves the house and was prepared to investigate the accident.

Once he left, Yeonwoo smiled wickedly.

Of course, he already knew, who was the person responsible for the accident. But he doesn't have plan telling him that. This catastrophe will make Sobin aware of the surrounding and be conscious of the enemy he had.

The accident was not caused by Jiyeon, actually.

It was Yeonwoo's plan all along.