Stuck on You

The Bolt from the Blue

Yejin picked up the call with a sigh when someone from over the line said, 'Did you like the flowers I sent to you during the soft opening? It was your favorite, Iris.'

This certainly made her irritated, 'Cut the small talk, just tell me what you want. I know you tried to steal one of my investors a few months ago.' The other person who owned the watch Bin was looking for was laughing after hearing this.

'Hey, I just wanted to add some fun. You should experience it at least once as a businesswoman. Well, although without your husband's money and influence you're nothing.'

She smirked, 'You're just being jealous. It's true that my husband took a big part in it, but I know without my hard work, the hours I put in, and the value that I give myself, this wouldn't happen. At least I know how to make use of the money and influence, while you, who was born with so many privileges didn't really know what to do with it. Except using it recklessly for something stupid. You never expect this, aren't you?' Yejin blatantly mocked the person.

At the same time Bin just opened the door, 'Yej, I'm home!' and Yejin ended the call quickly after she said something again, 'Enjoy it now while you can, I might snatch it from you later.'

'Is it from the office?' Bin asked her from behind after Yejin ended the call. He could see clearly from her face that something wasn't right.

'Ah yes, something came up but it's already settled.' She smiled softly at him while her hand unties his necktie and reaches out to take his blazer right after it.

But he holds the blazer still in his hand, 'It's okay, I'll take it to the basket myself, I'm going to get a shower anyway. Take it easy, Yej. I don't want something to happen again. Did you take all three vitamins today? I was thinking about buying some herbal tonics, what do you think? Or do you prefer the vitamins Dr. Ahn gave?'

'Don't worry, Hyunbin-ssi. I took it this morning. And it's okay, I don't think I need herbal tonics. Take a shower now, I'll prepare the dinner.' She pushed Bin towards their bedroom before her husband could nag at her more.

They ate in comfortable silence before Yejin casually asked him about the watch, 'I went to Madame Bae's gallery today. She said you were looking for some watch the other day. Is it for father's birthday present?'

Bin tried his best to control his face, 'Not really, I was just looking for some vintage watch to wear. Turned out it hasn't been in an auction this last five years.'

'Someone I know owned it, though. Do you want me to ask about the watch? Maybe see if he's interested in selling it.' Yejin said as she put some stir-fried seaweed on his plate.

'No, I mean, I saw another watch yesterday and thinking of buying it.' And she only said okay after hearing this from him while Bin asked her why she went to Madame Bae's art gallery today to change the topic. 

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The first month after the soft opening, the SJ Hotel has received generally positive reviews from its customers. On top of that, many customers already booked the halls for a wedding reception too. It was a big success for Yejin and she already planned the construction of the resort next to the hotel. Many new investors also showed their interest in SJ Hotel and Resorts.

But at the same time, someone wasn't happy about this. At all.

That morning, the blazing sun went through the huge window of the heir's office, located on the top floor of Queens Group headquarter in Seoul. But seemed like the fine weather couldn't cover the gloominess that filled the room.

Son Haejin stood still in front of Mr. Son as there was no certain expression on his face. But he knows best that enragement from his father still better than this. It's been a long time since he saw this kind of expression from him.