Rivalry Rewritten: Enmity to Intimacy ( Volume: 2)

Twenty Five

The next evening, the family gathers for dinner at a cozy, upscale restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and filled with the aroma of delicious food. San and Wooyoung sit beside each other, their expressions calm but thoughtful, knowing the gravity of the discussion ahead.

Mr. Choi: "Thank you all for coming. There's something important we need to discuss."

Minji and her parents, as well as Wooyoung's mother, lean in with curious and slightly anxious expressions. Mr. Choi takes a deep breath before continuing.

Mr. Choi: "We have discovered the identity of the person behind the theft of the Aurora Elegance."

Gasps ripple through the table, except for San and Wooyoung, who remain composed. Minji's mother speaks up first.

Minji's Mother: "Who is it?"

Mr. Choi: "It's Zhou Tianyi. She orchestrated the entire theft."

Minji and her parents exchange shocked looks. Wooyoung's mother places a hand over her mouth in disbelief.

Wooyoung's Mother: "How could she? She and her father are the newest investors of the company."

San nods, his face serious.

San: "It was a calculated move. She wanted to get close to our company and used the collaboration as a cover."

Mr. Choi continues, his tone grave.

Mr. Choi: "Unfortunately, we currently lack concrete proof. We need to gather evidence to confirm her involvement and see if her father, Mr. Zhou, was also part of the crime."

Minji: "What can we do to help?"

Wooyoung glances at San, who nods subtly, then addresses the table.

Wooyoung: "For now, we need to stay vigilant. We mustn't let them know we're onto them until we have enough evidence. Any suspicious activity or information you come across, let us know immediately."

Minji's father, a stern yet thoughtful man, nods in agreement.

Minji's Father: "We'll keep our eyes open. It's important we handle this delicately."

The conversation shifts to strategies for gathering evidence, the family working together to devise a plan. Despite the serious undertone, there's a sense of unity and determination among them.

As the dinner progresses, the initial shock begins to subside, replaced by a collective resolve to uncover the truth and bring justice to those who wronged them. San and Wooyoung, knowing they have the support of their family, feel a renewed strength to tackle the challenge ahead.

As the dinner conversation continues, Mr. Choi clears his throat, drawing everyone's attention once again. His expression is serious yet composed, signaling another important announcement.

Mr. Choi: "There’s another matter we need to discuss. Next week, the Jiang group is hosting a grand banquet, and we’ve been invited."

Everyone listens attentively, sensing the significance of the event.

Mr. Choi: "Unfortunately, your mother and I will be traveling abroad for two weeks, so we won’t be able to attend. Minji's parents are also traveling with us."

San, Wooyoung, and Minji exchange glances, understanding the implication.

Mr. Choi: "San, Wooyoung, and Minji, I need you three to attend the banquet on our behalf."

San: "Of course, Father."

Wooyoung: "We’ll handle it."

Minji: "We'll make sure everything goes smoothly."