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Chapter 40

LISA

Alright, this is the moment I have been waiting for so long. A chance to be able to talk to Pops privately. I was actually anxious to face him alone knowing he locked me up once in a very remote area in Thailand. There's a big chance it could happen again. So I am very extra cautious as I go back to the mansion to further discuss whatever matter we should sort out. There are plenty of things we need to settle. I have so many questions in my mind that need answers.  Why? Why did he have to do it to his own grandchildren? Does he even feel guilty after hearing about his grandson's passing due to suicide? Ten should be alive in the first place if he didn't hold him captive for several years. I couldn't accept that Pops is a real monster despite his sweet image as a loving grandfather to us. I felt betrayed and I could never trust him again. I have to make sure my guards are up and maintain a great distance from him just in case something is about to happen. I don't want to go back into that hell hole.

"Be seated, why are you too far away from me? I will not bite you, darling." He gestured for me to sit while he was busy signing some documents on his desk. As much as I wanted to trust his words I couldn't find any genuine on it.

"I'm fine here," I stopped calling him Pops. I could not bring myself to utter the word. I am so disgusted by him and I loathe him.

"I know you have many questions for me. We didn't really talk about anything. But I was doing you a favor, Darling. I'm helping you out from any possible mess you would create. If you would date anyone, especially a woman then I will have the final say."

"What?!" He had said too many things that I don't like to hear from him.

"Joy is the right woman to date. She's smart, talented, and from a prominent family.  Someone I will not be opposing if you choose to date her. I am still not able to grasp your sexual preference. I kinda thought you are just having a phase or a little sick and that we can have it checked with a doctor. But I did my best to be in terms that this thing is possible nowadays. I just don't want you to end up with a cheap woman. I will accept you for who you are but you have to listen to me in this matter. Besides we have tested the water. The press made good write-ups about the two of you. Forget about her case too. I'll assign someone if Mr. Sung will force me to appeal another case."

I was stunned. How could he just decide on his own like my whole life is designed for him to manipulate it? "You are unbelievable." I started. "You have no idea how much I am trying to strain myself not to be rude to you. You can't just do anything you like. Who would call a press conference and announce something without prior consulting with the affected parties? Sooyoung and I were put in shock and it risked both of our lives as we tried to get away from the reporters." I had lengthy complaints and the list went on.

"I took the initiative to plan everything for you. And her family cooperated. What's there to fuss about?" He did not care about my feelings at all.

"There is! I will fuss about it and flip out like crazy because this is my damn life. You can't always control me and tell me what I do or whatnot." I was frustrated to keep repeating myself.

"Why don't you just let me do everything so you won't have to deal with any difficulty in your life? I am making everything easy for you, Darling. Couldn't you at least acknowledge your old man's effort?"

"You want to be acknowledged? When all you do is ignore other people's feelings? That's absurd."

He looked at me, "You are really clueless. I was trying to help you out." For a split second, I saw a hint of concern on his face.

"No, I don't need any of your help. I don't need anything that has something to do with you. I wish I wasn't born into this family. I hate every bit of my being because I am a Manoban!" I angrily lashed out. I really had enough.