The Heiress

Chapter 102

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Deafening silence covered Old Man Wang's study when Chaeyoung finished her story.

"So... it is Jennie? Why did you even let her go? You have already known about the dangers ahead of time!" Taehyung blurted out.

Chaeyoung decided not to tell them everything and stick to the facts that had happened lately: like the Secretary of Defense taking an interest in her projects.

After everything she had realized last night, she decided to hide some things from them, to keep them safe. Moreover, Chaeyoung had also decided to keep to herself the information that was still unclear. Of course, that included her true father's identity and the possibility that he was the Prime Minister.

"I have released a piece of news in advance about her departure to her home country. Although Jennie is not really that well known, some media outlets still published the story, because she is a very important individual in my company." Chaeyoung explained. "She even accepted an interview at the airport. Although it was planned beforehand, it... still... created some exposure for her."

"But how could you do it, Chae? If that Queen wants to stop you from going there because it might threaten her family business, then... you should have known that they will still harm Jennie no matter what!!!"

"I suggest you lower down your voice," Lisa blocked Taehyung's glare towards Chaeyoung, "This is not her fault at all."

"Alright... Tae, Lisa, calm down." Jackson interrupted, prompting both Lisa and Taehyung to take a step back.

"We need to make a plan to get her out of the country as soon as possible," he added.

Chaeyoung bit her lips while looking at everyone in the room: Taehyung's reaction was very unexpected for her. However, she couldn't blame anyone in this room for questioning her judgment about the whole situation. After all, she did not tell them everything. She just told them that the Queen did not want her to go to Luxembourg, because she had her own Tech Company that was managed by her family members.

"If the King really wants you to stay, then he will surely try to capture Jennie." Old Man Wang said. "Then, the Queen will try and kill her, to warn you and not let the King use her to lure you there... Is that what you are saying?" He asked to verify his guess.

"Yes, Grandfather." She nodded.

"You haven't told us the reason you don't want to open a branch in Luxembourg?" Jackson asked. "That country has a highly developed military technology. Why you don't want to collaborate with them? It will only bring endless profits to you and the company."

"Moral reasons." She instantly replied. "I don't wanna come in between two warring families. I don't like chaos, Uncle. I am too lazy to deal with schemes."

That lame reason was the only thing that Chaeyoung could come up with to lie to her family. Nevertheless, it was partly true. She indeed wanted to avoid schemes and chaos.

In response, both Old Man Wang and Jackson nodded.

"Alright, that makes sense. It is indeed a very chaotic country." Jackson said. "I agree with your choice. Especially now, when their King has been very sick lately."

"Sick?" Chaeyoung's interest was instantly piqued, the moment she heard Jackson's words.

"I heard it from my friends, who sell diamonds on the black market. The King has been very elusive lately and he is almost always unable to attend cabinet meetings. He always uses his health as an excuse."