Secretly Dating an Ulzzang

CHAPTER 9

"What?"

Karina was horrified with her mom's revelation about her dad's disappearance.

She used to ask her mom about her dad but Jin Hee always tells her that he died from sickness.

Karina did not bother to repeatedly ask her mother about her dad. Her mind was set with the information that Mr. Yu died due to illness.

But after Jeno's dad visited her, Jin Hee finally told her the truth she deserves to know,

"Min Hyuk and Ji Ho used to be good friends. They met each other during their high school days and until college, they've been sticking with each other. They've been good companions until Ji Ho established a business and your dad joined him. It was after I gave birth to you that I found out about their business. They used to work under a mafia until Ji Ho took the inheritance of the deceased leader and Min Hyuk as his right hand. Your dad and uncle have been operating an underground mafia society. But there was one time that Min Hyuk admitted he wanted to have a new life with me and you, Karina. He realized that what they've been doing is dangerous enough that it can also sacrifice us. "

Karina was eagerly listening to her mother. Feeling sorry for her dad.

"Min Hyuk tried to convince Ji Ho to turn into a new leaf but your uncle doesn't want to. Instead, he threatened your dad with his life if he tried to leave and become a whistleblower. Your dad has been stuck doing awful things under your uncle Ji Ho. At that time, I got to know Min Young in a business gathering which Ji Ho organized. She knew about his bad works and wanted Ji Ho to stop as well but out of fear, she stopped convincing him. To console each other's sadness, we became close friends and that is how you and Jeno knew each other since childhood."

Karina nodded.

"You were six at that time when Min Hyuk finally decided to become a whistleblower. Your dad can't put up with all Ji Ho has been planning. Your dad tried everything to protect us if Ji Ho will try to salvage us. Thankfully, Min Hyuk has strong ties with the Evanescence, they are also a mafia group but working alongside the government. Your dad has been juggling back and forth working with Evanescence while taking information from Ji Ho's Mafia group. We were both saved by the organization yet your dad..."

Jin Hee paused. Her voice became even more shaky.

Karina saw her mom start tearing up while recalling how her husband was taken away from them.

"M-mom, don't cry" Karina hugged her mom tightly.

"Ji Ho took your dad and killed Min Hyuk for betraying your dad. I was so terrified and months after that happened, I received a threat message from him saying that we should not get involved with his family the moment he gets them back, or else we will suffer the same end like your father. "

Karina now understood everything. She clenched her fist as tears flowed down her eyes.

"B-But I can't let Jeno go mom" Karina looked at her m0ther.

Jin Hee hugged her daughter and whispered.

"I know it's hard, but do it for the sake of both of you. It's not only you who's in danger, but Jeno as well."

She slowly nodded.

Sunday morning, Karina was summoned to her model agency for an important meeting. When she arrived, she saw the male model that was rumored to be with her.

They settled down inside the office and started deliberating about the issues.

"I know that both of you are good friends and have been working well together. But many netizens have been so supportive with the rumor of you dating each other. And I think we need to take this opportunity to use that rumor as our advantage." The CEO started speaking.