Chapter 7: The Visit

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A waiter came and put down the packaged food on the table. Haneul who was having lunch with Hyunjae turned to him.

"Go send this to Jongseong" Hyunjae smiled. "It's my treat"

"Aww thank you oppa" she replied.

"Don't worry" he took another bite of his meal. "I won't tell Mom and Dad about your wedding agreement"

"Thank you, oppa" she was picking at her food. "Thank you for understanding our situation"

"I knew something was wrong when you immediately agreed with this marriage. Haneul, you should stop doing things for other people. Don't let people bully you again"



"I thought we're not talking about that anymore" her voice was low.

His eyes widened. He knew he just said something wrong. "I'm so sorry, Haneul. I shouldn't- I'm sorry"

She didn't reply.

"But the point is...if you're making this decision for the sake of our family's company, you should stop. I- I can find another way to grow this company even without your marriage"

"But in what way, oppa? I know it's been your dream to help people medically. I know how desperate you felt when you went to volunteer at those hospitals in the war zones. And I know it is this way that I can help make the world better, make your dream come true" Haneul reached out his hand. "Please don't give up, hyung. Don't give up on your dream"

For a moment, he couldn't keep his head up. He was touched. The fact that his little sister was willing to do such a thing for him, even sacrificing her future. His eyes welled up with tears, feeling proud of his younger sister. "Thank you so much, Haneul"




Hyunjae dropped her off in front of the Miro building.

"Tell Jongseong I said 'hi'" Hyunjae voiced. "Alright. Thank you, oppa" she said.

"You know now that I know your marriage is not real...I wonder why Jongseong always asks me about you" Hyunjae said. "He did?" "Like if you're always messy" "Hmm he's just collecting things to troll me about that's all" hearing his answer, her face turned deadpan.

"See you later, oppa" she waved and exited the car. She watched as the car sped off.

Haneul stood there, looking at the huge building in front of her. The building looked futuristic, modern and beautiful in every sense. "Tech companies are sure to be different" she said. She gulped down hard. "Let's go, Haneul" she murmured to herself. Taking a deep breath, she slowly approached the entrance of the building. Opening the large doors, Haneul saw many people going in and coming out of the lobby. As soon as she entered, the receptionist lady gave her a smile.

"Hi" Haneul started. "I'm here to see Mr. Park"

The lady immediately recognised her. "Oh my god! I'm so sorry I didn't recognise you" she bowed in apology which made Haneul panicked and did the same.

"Wait, let me check first" the lady picked up the phone and made a call.

Haneul looked around as she waited only to realize people around her were looking at her. Haneul blushed, trying to avoid any eye contact with anyone but eventually met some of them so she just bowed at them with them returning the bow. It felt awkward. She immediately became conscious of her appearance.

Did she look too shabby looking like that to her husband's office? Trains of thoughts kept invading her head. She tried her hardest to distract her thoughts by looking at the amazing interior of the lobby.

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