DANGEROUS INVITATION

GARAM wasn't able to enjoy his winter break.

For the past two weeks, all he did was attend practice with his group members in the crappy studio that their shitty company rented for them.

Well, it was better than staying at home.

"Garam-ah, you're home?"

Tsk.

Seo Minwoo, his bastard of a stepbrother, had Alphas at their house again.

And he's putting on the 'good hyung' act in front of his 'friends.'

It was easy for Seo Minwoo to pretend to be a noble young master because their house— the one that Garam's parents worked hard for— was in a rich neighborhood.

Fortunately, his stepmother and stepbrother hadn't sold their house yet.

But this big house is only fancy on the outside. My stepmother has already sold all the expensive furniture here and replaced them with cheap ones. And since they can't pay our house helpers anymore, they left us.

That was why Garam was the one in charge of all the household chores now.

I've truly become Cinderella.

"Garam-ah, this is Jang Sangjun-ssi," Seo Minwoo said, still acting like a good brother. "He's the oldest son of Finix Games."

Ah, that's the biggest game company in the country.

But Finix Games wasn't a chaebol company.

The 'Big 3 Chaebols' that the country recognizes are the Ilsung Group, the Daesang Group, and the SG Group.

There was a fourth one, but the general public was only interested in the 'Big 3.'

"You can't tell because you're a Beta, but Sangjun Hyung is an Alpha," Seo Minwoo continued with his introductions. "In short, Sangjun Hyung is a respectable member of society. So, be polite to him."

"Hello, sir," Garam said, bowing to Jang Sangjun while greeting him politely. "I'm Lim Garam, Seo Minwoo's younger brother."

"I know," Jang Sangjun said, smiling. "Minwoo talks a lot about you."

Haaah.

Jang Sangjun's smile looked decent, but it gave Garam the chills.

Minwoo Hyung talks a lot about me? Hah! More like my stepbrother probably did a lot of 'sales talk.'

"I can see that Minwoo didn't lie," Jang Sangjun said, gently patting Garam by the shoulder. "You're quite handsome for a Beta, Garam-ah. In fact, I bet you get mistaken for an Alpha often."

Garam just smiled.

"Taeho-ssi will like you a lot."

Huh?

Garam was confused when another name was brought up— a name that he didn't recognize.

Is that 'Taeho-ssi' another Alpha friend of Minwoo Hyung?

"I'll introduce you to Taeho-ssi later," Jang Sangjun said, finally stopped groping Garam's shoulder. "See you at the party, Garam-ah."

Hmm?

Garam was confused, but before he could even ask questions, Seo Minwoo had swiftly ushered Jang Sangjun to the door.

What party?

***

WHEN Garam arrived in his bedroom, an unfamiliar set of clothes was on his bed. It was an expensive three-piece suit.

The entire outfit came with accessories like a belt, a watch, and even a pair of shoes.

Everything looks expensive…

Tsk.

Did Minwoo Hyung waste money again?

"Wear that to the party later."

Garam turned around and found Seo Minwoo leaning against the door frame. "This is the first time I'm hearing about this party, Hyung."

"Because I'm only telling you about it now, duh," Seo Minwoo said sarcastically. "Tonight is Taeho-ssi's 30th birthday, and we're invited to his party."

"Who is this 'Taeho-ssi,' Hyung?"

"Lee Taeho-ssi is the youngest son of HMG Group."

Garam's eyes widened a beat. "That HMG Group?"

"Yes, that HMG Group— Hosung Motor Group."

Okay, that was shocking.

HMG Group is the 4th biggest chaebol family in Korea. They have several businesses— like all conglomerates do. But their core is the automotive industry. HMG Group is a major car manufacturer, after all.

It seemed like Seo Minwoo caught a true big fish this time.

But that also meant Garam was in real danger.

How can I fight a chaebol?

"Hyung, I'm not feeling well—"

"Drop the act," Seo Minwoo said sternly. "If you try to escape, I'll make sure you can never attend Yonhee University. You know I can ruin your future if I want to, right?"

Garam clenched his hands tightly.

Yeah, I should kill this bastard first.

***

HAAAH.

In the end, Garam had no choice but to prepare for the party.

Luckily, the item that Gong Hanseo— a hyung that he trusted— was already in his hands.

This isn't enough to kill Alphas, but this is better than going to the tiger's den empty-handed.

He actually thought of hurting Seo Minwoo first, but he changed his mind.

If I'm going to bring him down, I'll make sure we'll hit rock bottom together.

Garam's dark thoughts were interrupted when he got a call from Gong Hanseo.

But he didn't take the call.

I don't want you to be involved in my problem, Hanseo Hyung.

Gong Hanseo was the one who helped stop him from self-sabotaging when his father died.

To distract him, Gong Hanseo taught him how to sing and dance to pop songs. Then, he eventually followed Gong Hanseo to the crappy idol agency where they were currently signed with.

I don't care about the company— I just want to debut with Hanseo Hyung.

But it seemed like he had to give up that dream now.

I'm sorry, Hanseo Hyung.

When the phone stopped ringing, he received two messages.

One from Gong Hanseo, and the other from an unknown number.

'Come to my office tomorrow— let's hear your presentation.'

Oh!

It's Song Sihyuk Hyung!

Garam suddenly felt a tiny hope grow in his heart.

Sihyuk Hyung is a gangster, right? I'm sure he can't go against a chaebol. But he seems to be interested in me, so maybe he'll come and rescue me if I ask for his help?

Oh, well.

Here goes nothing.

Garam sent a simple message to Song Sihyuk.

My stepbrother is bringing me to HMG Group's Lee Taeho's birthday party later. I don't know where, but I think I'm going there as a product. So, I'm not sure if I'll be able to come to your office tomorrow.

***

HOW BORING.

Song Sihyuk actually wanted to return to his 'loan shark persona' that day, but his parents forced him to attend the Ilsung Group's party that night.

It was being held at the hotel owned by the said company.

The grand ballroom was decorated in a way that suited Ilsung Group's status as the #1 chaebol family in the country.

And the occasion for that party?

The first grandson of the Ilsung Group's Chairman Kim manifested as a Dominant Alpha.

Just like Song Sihyuk.

"Thanks for coming to my party, Hyung-nim."

Oho?

"You're still in grade school, but you're already that tall," Song Sihyuk said to Kim Heedo— the first grandson of Ilsung Group. "You really are a Dominant Alpha, Heedo-ya."

Kim Heedo wasn't only tall, the kid was also handsome and charismatic.

Plus, his pheromones are stronger than most adult Alphas.

"Just like me, huh?"

"Yes, but I hope our similarities end there, Hyung-nim. I don't want to be an adult like you," Kim Heedo said, flashing his business smile. "You're a bad adult, after all."

Aigoo.

Before Song Sihyuk could react to Kim Heedo's disrespect, the brat had already left to greet the other guests.

If only that brat weren't the Ilsung Group heir…

"Young Master."

Song Sihyuk glanced at his secretary. "What is it?"

"You received a message from Lim Garam-ssi— and he seems to be in trouble, sir."

***

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