Heartfelt

2. Dad's Client

Y/N

Considering I'd question his sanity later, I decided to sneak and get more information. At least as much as I could. The Contractual Agreement was just the root of it all.

I walked out of the room, going to my room instead and paced around there for quite a while. There was Shin Ryujin's number. I didn't know why, I had the urge to just call her but I refrained. I sat down at my computer and searched up her name and instantly her social media pages just dropped in. I gasped softly and blinked in surprise, I didn't expect this.

Not such a huge following on Instagram atleast.

I checked through her posts intently but just as I was gonna exit, mistakenly I clicked the like button. I sighed, entering that post and I was gonna remove the like but just then my phone rang up. I glanced at the caller ID but as soon as I saw it I jumped up, it was my mother.

I accepted the call and she said, "Y/N dear, your dad's probably having a potential client over and he said for you to welcome them as nicely as possible as this might be a great deal for him. He's coming back home in a bit too so you won't have to worry about keeping them entertained for too long."

"But mom-" I continued but she hung up.

Groaning, I rubbed my temples, these people I swear... Just then I received a DM on Instagram. The notification said—

Shin Ryujin wants to send you a message.

I froze. I clicked on the message and saw she texted me a "Hey, you're Y/N (MIDDLE NAME) L/N, right? Forgive me, if I'm mistaken."

I didn't know what to reply with before I quickly typed in, "Yeah, I am Y/N... How do you know me?" I typed nervously, my hand visibly shaking due to anxiety. I was only playing dumb of course I was aware she knew me due to dad's stupid business deal.

But she didn't send me a reply.

Moments later the doorbell rang and I hopped off to answer the door. As I looked in the peephole I saw Ryujin.

Her dark short hair and her dark eyes gave off the vibe of richness to be honest. And every ounce of her face screamed handsomeness even if she was a woman. She stood at a quite tall height.

I had to stop myself from gaping at her.

I opened the door and Ryujin smiled, "Y/N, hm?"

I nodded at her and stepped aside so she could come inside. She did so and I replied, "Ryujin, yeah?" She nodded and I closed the door behind her, locking it. I walked to the living room and guided her to the couch.

"Here." I gestured for her to sit down and she did so. I sat down on the couch opposite hers. For a second we were in an awkward silence.

"Did your father tell you about the contract?" Ryujin suddenly asked and I knew I had to play dumb to get further information. "No he didnt tell me yet." I said softly and looked away from her. "Do you even know what contract I'm talking about?" Ryujin asked and I shook my head.

"Alright dear I'll tell you." Ryujin took her phone out and scrolled a little before she pulled out the digital copy of the contract I'd seen before.

She passed me her phone and I pretended to read the contract. I stared for a long while and reread some lines while at it. I returned her phone after a good 15 minutes.

"So dads just selling me off?" I asked coldly. She sighed softly and pocketed her phone, "I suppose you could phrase it that way. But it's more like a compensation for all the money he owes me."

"Wait wait wait so he's just paying his debt off by selling me off to some random lady ?" She rolled her eyes at my words, "Random lady? I'm his boss, young woman. You'd better watch that mouth around me."

I crossed my arms with a huff and just then dad came in. I suppose he could sense the tension that was building in the room so he walked towards the two of us, "How's it going, ladies?"

He smiled trying to hide his nervousness while at it which really wasnt helping. He then looked over at me, "I see you've met my boss already. This is Shin Ryujin. She owns several companies and is quite well-off I'd say." He looked at Ryujin, "Boss this is my daughter Y/N (MIDDLE NAME) L/N."

Ryujin nodded, "I know, we've spoken." She took a breath, "She's quite bold. Very unlikely you or your wife. Is she your biological daughter?"

Something about those words really offended me and I bit back a sarcastic remark. Who did she think she was? She was such a snob. Fucking Shin Ryujin.

My dad laughed it off, "Ah yes boss she is my biological daughter."

"Well, today is a Saturday." Ryujin suddenly said airily and got up, "And it's 10 AM." I frowned at her words.

"Could I just have a word with my daughter?" My dad instantly said as he frantically looked from her to me then Ryujin nodded subtly, "2 minutes."

Instantly dad pulled me to the side, "Y/N, listen this is a very important client and you have to behave okay? I can't have this mess up, she's very important for our status and overall reputation. If you are good to her and do whatever she asks you to do we'll become multi millionaires in no time!"

I rolled my eyes at his enthusiasm over money and shrugged at him. I waved a hand dismissively.

"Let's go, Ryujin." I said and walked off without a reply. Ryujin was a little surprised but quickly hid it before she took my hand in hers.

"Well then, see you later, Mr. Kim."