The Witch CEO is NOT a Demoness[Jenlisa]

(21) You are Hiding Something

"Ah Jennie, your second uncle is here to see you. Why did you not personally go down to see me and instead let me come here in your office? Is this how you treat your elder? I did not know how Uncle Xuan Tian raised you to become like this."

Jennie internally sneered but she still maintained her stoic face, void with any emotion. "Apologies, Second Uncle. Jennie was busy trying to manage the company. I hope uncle won't take it to heart."

Kim Jun snorted. He sat on the opposite side of the table and wandered his eyes around her office. "I am not angry. I am only thinking about you. You are already 28. When you entered another household after you get married, you must always think about your elders first before yourself."

'Thinking about me? Or thinking how to get this company?' Jennie stared at her second uncle. An unfathomable feeling rose inside her heart. "What Second Uncle means...."

"Jennie, it is great that you are thinking about the Kim Family. But isn't it time to think of yourself too? You are already 28, sooner or later, you will marry someone. When the time comes, you won't be able to manage the company since you will be focusing on taking good care of your husband and raising your kids."

Jennie wanted to laugh out loud. This Second Uncle of hers really knows no shame. They had been living in luxury thanks to her grandfather.

Kim Family was different from those aristocratic families like Xiao, Yun and Manoban that already stood at the peak of the society in the last hundred years ago.

Kim Family was originally a middle-class family and the company was just able to support the family's expenses.

Kim Xuan Tian's father had two wives, the First wife and the Mistress. Unfortunately, Xuan Tian was the son of the Mistress, making him unable to succeed the company. But on the day the Old Kim Patriarch announced his successor, everybody in the family was shocked because the son of the Mistress, Xuan Tian, was hailed as the new head of the family.

Many people objected but the Old Kim Patriarch steeled his heart and never revoked his decision. The first son did not have a choice but to obey. Leading a passive life without working at the company nor trying to work outside. He just lived his life leaching towards the Kim Family's money.

On the other hand, Xuan Tian decided to work hard in order to prove himself. Years passed and the Old Kim Patriarch's decision that time was indeed correct.

Kim International's stock market rose, becoming the biggest company in their line of business. Because of that, Kim Family's social standing also rose, elevating them to a first class family.

Xuan Tian wedded and had Kim Mo as his only child. Xuan Tian's brother, Kim Xuan Ge had 3 wives and 5 children, a very epitome of a silk-pants[3] Young Master. Kim Jun was the second child of Xuan Ge and the eldest one among his sons.

If they based it on blood relations as what Chinese people did in ancient times, Kim International originally belonged to them.. But, this is not Ancient China. Managing a business was like venturing in a dangerous jungle, where the only option was to eat or to be eaten. It was all about capabilities. If you were incapable, all that awaited you was a nasty death.

Jennie smiled at Kim Jun. A smile that was not a smile. "So what must I do, Second Uncle? Can you please give your opinion to Jennie?"

Kim Jun coughed before speaking. "Jennie, you are a woman. You won't be able to manage the company forever. Instead of thinking about how to manage the company, why not think about yourself and Uncle Xuan Tian? He's already old. You should give him his great grandchildren. You are also not young anymore. Few more years and your age won't be seen on the calendar[4] anymore. Why not give the management of the company to others. Kim Family has many outstanding people that could help you."

As Jennie heard his speech, she wanted to grab the vase at her side and bash it towards Kim Jun's head, but before she could take action and retort back, Mina's voice suddenly sounded on the intercom.

"Madam, Chairman Kim suddenly called. He wanted to see you, ASAP."

'Yeye called here? Why not directly on my phone?' She grabbed her phone inside her bag and saw that it was on silent mode. Few missed calls can be seen on the notification. When she opened it and read her grandfather's message, her countenance darkened.

'Stupid grandchild!! Why are you not answering my call?'

'Boo hoo~ my granddaughter is ignoring me.'

Jennie rolled her eyes. Her grandfather always acted like a spoiled brat.

Jennie wanted to ignore him when she read his last message.

'Jennie, come here immediately.'

Jennie suddenly felt uneasy. Her Yeye only called her full name when he was extremely serious. Jennie stood up. Without looking at Kim Jun, she walked towards the door.

"Second Uncle, Jennie cannot entertain you right now, please help yourself towards the exit." She closed the door, leaving Kim Jun speechless. She drove towards Kim Mansion. The servants immediately brought snacks and coffee. She was sitting on the chair, waiting for her grandfather to come.

"Stupid granddaughter!! Why are you late?? I almost died waiting for you."

Jennie did not pay attention to him. 'As if. You are as strong as gorilla. You won't die early.'

Kim Xuan Tian sat on the opposite side of her. He stared at Jennie and suddenly said, "Jenjen, you don't have to hide it to Yeye anymore. Yeye already knows."

Jennie's hand that was lifting a cup of coffee froze.

'Oh shit!' Jennie inwardly cursed. Did his grandfather know something?

'The fudge. Did he know about Lisa? What should I do? Should I deny it? What about that marriage?? Would he still insist on making me marry someone I don't know? Would grandfather get angry at me for hiding everything?' She suddenly feels like she was placed in a boiling pan.

"Jennie. Speak. I know you are hiding something."

"Y-yeye.."

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[1]. Second degree uncle in paternal side.

[2]. Someone that betrays the person who helped them.

[3]. Men that only knows how to spend their time in pleasure and happiness without having any rank in the government (Ancient China)

[4]. Means that she's getting old and she already needs to find a man to start a family.