The Game of Love (A Seokrona AU)

Ep. 48: Envy and Anger

Throughout the years, JK Groups has continued to be dedicated in giving out the best of the best for its clients which I believe is the reason why the company grew and developed to what it is now. Looking back at how my grandparents worked hard in the past and how my parents continued the legacy of the Joo family, I am so proud and joyful to see how far the company has reached. Tonight, we are here gathered to celebrate another feat the company has achieved. With the help of the people who placed their full trust and confidence in us, this won't be possible. Let us all toast for JK Groups' future endeavors and success. Cheers!

As Dantae finished speaking into the microphone, the guests clanked their wine glasses and gulped down the contents inside the glass.

Aside from the expansions of our company group's operations, we are also here to celebrate another event that is of great significance to the company. Being the CEO for so many years since my early 20's, I have learned a lot lessons, experienced a lot of challenges, and even went through defeats that made me grow not only as a businessman but also as a husband, a father, and a person in general.

He looked at his family at the VIP table and smiled at them.

During the tough times, my family stood by my side and cheered me up whenever I felt down. As you all know, I and Suryeon are so blessed to have the twins in our lives. Seokkyung is now a very famous fashion designer who owns a fashion empire and seeing how she grew from a cute little daddy and mommy's girl to a strong, smart, and responsible young lady. Please look forward for her future projects and releases. A round of applause please.

The guests clapped for Seokkyung who was smiling widely at her father's compliments.

Seokhoon, as many of our closest families and friends say is my mini me. When he was little, he always joins me inside my office, just staring at me while I do my CEO duties in our library. Sometimes, he would ask me what was I doing and all I can say is that, 'Appa is working hard to give you, Seokkyung, and your Eomma a good life'. I never intended him to follow my footsteps as a businessman but it was like fate brought him into this field and was destined to continue the legacy of our family. Who would've thought the the little, curious boy who was just looking at his Appa while working will be doing the exact same thing I was doing before after twenty-one years?

The guests laughed and chuckled as Dantae told a flashback story about his son, Seokhoon.

My son may seem playful sometimes but when it comes to business, he turns into a different person. He's so serious, mature, and responsible. After finishing university, he immediately started training for the company and during those times, he proved to everyone that he is more than capable to be entrusted of this company group. He deserves to be the one who will continue to lead JK Groups into success in the future.

He glanced at the staff who was waiting at the door and nodded his head at her as a sign.

The staff nodded back and went out of the hotel ballroom.

My dear friends, ladies and gentlemen, today marks the day of a new leadership. A leadership that will bring a fresh chapter to the company, a leadership that will start a new era of success and prosperity.

Upon consulting the board and or business partners, we have come up with a decision that might surprise some of you but we only want what's best for the company.

Starting today, I am stepping down as the Chairman of the JK Group of Companies and pass it on to someone who is capable, responsible, and smart enough to handle this very important duty.