22// Confrontation ?

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Year 2027
New York, USA
The Press Lounge, Bar Restaurant

With his calm and low voice, the male eventually speaks and greets Seokhoon.

'It's nice to finally meet you!!!

I've indeed heard quite a lot about you, CEO Joo.'

Seokhoon's gaze could literally tear someone down but this time he also doesn't back down and swiftly....

His icy and stoned expression breaks into a charismatic smirk-like smile.

Gazing down at YoonOh' s outstretched hand, the male reaches his hand forward and takes it in his to return the handshake.

There was the feeling of hostility that lingered between the 2 men. And although it was plastered up with a few fake smiles and greetings. Kim Mingyu silently scans the two gentlemen and decides to break the tensed air.

'Well...It's such a coincidence, have a seat Jaehyun ah.... Seokhoon ssi and I were just talking about the partnership between my company and ShimWoon.' 

Hesitant but wanting to be cool about the situation, YoonOh takes a seat beside Mingyu. Seokhoon meanwhile also felt tensed at the sudden appearance of his 'love rival'. It was awkward and tensed but thankfully both men knew how to keep the air cool and professional. 

With a charismatic smile plastered on his face, YoonOh nods at Mingyu's statement and replies in his calm voice.

'That's nice, congratulations on the partnership. I'm sure it'll be a huge celebration on your father's part. Isn't this what he wanted since a long time ago?'

Mingyu nods and chuckles, glancing at Seokhoon he starts to explain.

'That's right !!! My father has been dreaming about building a new art center in Seoul for such a long time and thanks to you and ShimWoon, I could finally make one of his hopes and dreams come to life..... Wait as I was saying earlier to Seokhoon ssi before Jaehyun-ie came----'

Turning his head to look at YoonOh, Mingyu grins and continues,

'As I have said earlier, In every opening ceremony.... There needs to be a guest singer to grace the art center.... You know---- for the blessing and amazing future of the art center. So I was thinking----'

Glancing at Mingyu with a confused expression, YoonOh silently urges him to continue.

'I was thinking....maybe you, my good brother could ask Rona to be the honorable guest singer.'

YoonOh's heart races and he struggles to find a reply to his best friend's request. Across him, Seokhoon slightly smirks as he observes the man's reaction. He was rather excited to hear YoonOh's reply but at the same time he was terrified of what was about to go down. 

Still being cool and chill, YoonOh forces a smile and sighs.

'I would love to but.... I don't think it's right to have Rona go to another country yet. You know her situation Mingyu yah. Plus, she still has a hectic schedule ahead of her, I might still have to consult her private secretary for that----'

But even before YoonOh could continue, Joo Seokhoon interjects into the conversation with his serious and manly voice. 

'How about we ask Ms. Bae herself if she wants to be the honorable guest of the event. I also think it would be an amazing idea that she could come and perform. It would definitely boost the image and reputation of the art center business wise. 

Anyway.... my stepfather seems to be planning to drop by the Bae Estate sometime this week to discuss some business plans with Chairman Bae and his brother.  We can then maybe.... have a little meeting with Ms. Bae then.'

Seokhoon had spoken after a long silence. Mingyu was startled but most of all YoonOh was left speechless at Seokhoon's change of attitude. This Joo Seokhoon was confident, charming and alluded with him a aura that felt odd but still alluring. 

It was then when YoonOh's heart started to drum through his whole soul and body. He froze and a million thoughts went through his mind. Under the table, the male squeezed his own hands so hard that It had become so red. 

With a uncomfortable smile, YoonOh turns to lock eyes with Seokhoon's grey orbs and replies in a much hostile tone.

'Oh!!! I see..... Mr. Lee must be wanting to discuss things about the charity with SeungCheol Hyung and Wonwoo Hyung..... I don't think It's necessary for you to waste your time and go visit Rona. She's still quite unwell you see---'

Not knowing how to avoid the conversation further, YoonOh's phone suddenly rings cutting the cold and tensed conversation in an instant. 

'If you'll both excuse me....'

Standing up from the uncomfortable table, YoonOh nods at Seokhoon and exits the restaurant for a while to answer his phone. Huffing a sigh after that tensed and suffocating exchange, YoonOh massages his temples and takes the call. 

'Yes, Sooyoung ah....? What is it?'

Just then, a panicked female voice rushes in through his phone speaker.

Park Sooyoung, one of the most famous Korean- American fashion models and also a Prima Donna raises her obviously panicked voice on the other line and explains without letting YoonOh reply. 

'Hyun Ah !!!! You better get back to the Bae Estate right now.... Rona, Rona..... she's having the hallucinations again. I'm the only one here.... I already called JunMyeon oppa but his still an our away. What should I do !!?'

Clearly alarmed, YoonOh tries to calm himself down and tries to instruct the panicked female on the other line. 

'Okay... calm down Sooyoung ah. Just find the bottom dresser and you'll see a white bottle filled with pills in there. Try to calm Rona down and let her drink 2 of those. 

It'll help calm her down and she'll just go to sleep right after. If that doesn't still work, you'll find a box of syringe inside her bedside table......'

Hesitant to continue but knowing it had to be done, YoonOh continues with a exhausted sigh right after.

'You can inject one into her IV line..... Don't make a fuss Sooyoung ah, just calmly try to ease her pain and have her relax. I'm on my way.'

With a shaky voice, Sooyoung tries to calm down and replies 

'Okay.... I got it'

And then the line goes dead. 

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