The Chosen Heiress

Chapter Seven: Exploring Boundaries

Dawn's POV

The smell of old books and parchments lingered on my nose like an irresistible aroma.

"So....why am i here...again?" I asked, keeping the politeness in my voice.

Junhwi whose sitting cross-legged inside this extremely huge and high-ceiling library. It looks like the same library from Beauty and the Beast.

"I was told to keep you busy for now. Do you like reading?" He asked, raising one brow. On his hand is a book he was reading when I went in.

I looked around once again, admiring the place. I've never been to a library this big before.

"Uhm...i do read sometimes---"

"Well great. Choose a book then sit here." He gestured towards the seat in front of him.

I sighed before going to the nearest bookshelf. How am I suppose to choose one if there's over a million books around?

After nearly 40 minutes of choosing, I decided with one book, "The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho".

I occupied the seat in front of Junhwi, reading silently.

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"OUCH!"

"Wow. You're a bit over-dramatic." He annoyingly spoke, his mouth twitch to the side

"Why did you throw a pen at me then!?" I held my forehead, feeling a light pain.

"I wanna test your pain tolerance. Are you an ant?"

"What the...listen Mr. Junhwi--- what do you want?" I feel my temper rising.

When i first arrived, he called me ugly and treated me rudely. Yesterday he completely ignored my questions. And now he's being annoying.

Junhwi stared at me before hissing, "I just really cannot accept the fact that I have to serve you soon."

He then scan me with his eyes from head to foot, with furrowed eyebrows.
"You don't look feminine...you don't look sexy too. The King would surely be disappointed."

He shakes his head in disappointment. I clenched my fist.

I don't look feminine???? And...sexy???? What the--- this pervert guy

"Yah! Are you a pervert huh?? So what if  I'm not any of those??" I crossed my arms around my stomach feeling slightly self-concious.

Junhwi rolled his eyes, "Wow. For your information, I have a good taste when it comes to women. I'm just simply stating facts here. Also, you might forget the fact that I am a Young Master and therefore shall be treated with respect."

I continued glaring at him with balled fist.

'He kept on wanting to be respected but he starts the fight first.'

"Since you're a "Young Master" then what's your power?" I raised my brow at him, he seemed taken aback with the sudden question.

"Why are you asking me that?" He seemed suspicious

"Nothing. You seem so boastful, I wonder how strong you are."

He just chuckled. Flipping the next page on his book,
"My power...?" He then brought his gaze up to meet mine, his drowsy eyes suspenseful

"My power is to make women fall for me." He smirked.

Is he serious?

"Why? You don't believe it? I can show it to you if you want," he spoke as if challenging me

"No thanks. I'm good." I averted my gaze from him, scratching my forehead.

Junhwi kept a grin plastered to his face,
"I also have this weird power that I rarely use,"

I slowly met his eyes again, his grin slowly disappearing.

"I can give powers to other people...but it doesn't work at will." I stared blankly at him, trying to process.

"You can...? Then...if you can give powers does that mean you're the one who gave powers to everyone?" I muttered confused,

Junhwi stared at me in disbelief,
"No dummy. Do I look like DiaCorp? I just happen to transfer D.I.A Cells but I don't create them."

Oh...

He sniff in annoyance, giving me one last look before going back to reading his book.

"Geez, why is he so moody?" I muttered under my breath.

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3rd Person's POV

"Ah! Careful, that hurts." Hansol uttered, his face contorted

"So, you were saying that, you brought the heiress named Dawn here but you got caught by armed soldiers?" Joshua asked for the 10th time today as he tend towards Vernon's small cuts.

"Yes. Stop asking will you? I'm getting tired of answering the same damn question--- where is Seungkwan? He did not show up on time!" Hansol raged, but immediately calmed down after accidentally stretching his nearly dislocated jaw.

"Seungkwan was waiting there but it took you longer to arrive than he had expected. The soldiers suddenly arrived before you so Seungkwan immediately went back here to report. I did not sent him out again." Joshua calmly explained.

Hansol shut his eyes tightly. He knows he should not be angry with his Leader.

"I was able to escape last minute." Hansol said after a couple of seconds. Sounding relieve.

"Good for you." Joshua commented. Who seemed occupied with Hansol's cuts.

A sudden sound of running footsteps echoed in the wide Hong Manor, a panting Seungkwan appeared by the living room.

"Hansol! You're here goodness gracious I was worried." Seungkwan mumbled breathlessly while walking towards them.

"Oh yea, you should have appeared--- aish" Hansol brushed his hair up before laying his back on the sofa.

Remembering the fact that Joshua; the Eagle's Command leader instructed Seungkwan not to go back anymore.

"Seungkwan, what do you need?" Joshua muttered, putting the cotton balls and ointments back to the first aid box.

"Oh yes. I received the news from her." Seungkwan answered.

Joshua stopped with fixing the box. Diverting his cheshire eyes towards Seungkwan. A glint of mystery that seems like he is reading Seungkwan's entire being.

Hansol also opened his eyes to look at Seungkwan expectantly.

"She said that the King is expected to arrive by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." Seungkwan felt his palms become sweaty.

Joshua always have a plan. With that brain of his.

Joshua stayed silent before swallowing a lump on his throat. Nodding in acknowledgement.

"Very well. Tell her...to act before the King arrives."

Seungkwan nodded his head slowly. Before hesitantly looking down on the glowing flower clutched in his left hand.

Glowing flower....do you...hear me?