𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 || 𝐏𝐉𝐌 𝐅𝐓 𝐉𝐉𝐊

Chapter-20: Contract with the devil

Aylin pov:

I sat at my desk, sipping my coffee and staring blankly at my computer screen. I was trying to focus on the marketing report in front of me, but my mind kept wandering back to my contract which I made with father to divorce jimin.

Just then, Mr lee, knocked on the door.

Jae-hwan- good morning, mrs park. I have your schedule for today.

I looked at him why is he suddenly calling me mrs park till yesterday I was miss kim for him

Aylin- Thanks, Mr lee. What's on the agenda?

Mr lee consulted his tablet.

Jae-hwan- you have a meeting with the design team at 10 am to discuss the new campaign. Then, you have a conference call with the New York office at 11:30 am. After lunch, you have a meeting with the CEO to discuss the quarterly sales report.

Aylin- okay, got it. Anything else?

Jae-hwan- actually, Mr park has requested a meeting with you at 2 pm. He said it's urgent.

What's his problem he thinks that i will do whatever he will say

Aylin- fine. Add it to my schedule.

Mr lee nodded and left, leaving me to wonder what Jimin had planned. I knew I had to be careful, couldn't let him suspect anything.

At 2 pm sharp, I made my way to Jimin's office, Joseph dropped me there. My heart racing with anticipation.

What did he want to discuss?

As I entered the office, Jimin looked up from his desk, his eyes narrowing.

Jimin- ah, angel. Thanks for coming

I took a seat, trying to appear calm.

Aylin- What's this about?

Jimin leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers.

Jimin- I've been thinking...our marriage is not working out as planned

My heart skipped a beat.

Aylin- what do you mean?

Jimin- I think we need to work on our public image. We need to appear more united, more in love

Aylin- you want me to pretend to be in love with you? After everything you've done to me?

Jimin- It's just business, angel. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep up appearances.

I didn't speak anything further and was about to left but the next thing he said made me stop

Jimin- and what about the contract you had with dad?

I looked at him, trying to be calm

Jimin- someone is behind you and you need protection that's why you are here with me so that you can be safe?

Aylin- iam not a coward person, I don't need anyone to protect me. I can protect myself on my own.

Jimin- then why you did all this?

Aylin- it's none of your business to know!!

Jimin- it is!!!! If it's related to me or my family!!!

Aylin- what's your problem? I had that contract with father not with you!

Jimin- that's what iam saying, now have a contract with me!

Aylin- and why would I do that?!!!

Jimin- it's because of mom! She is not ready to have her surgery

His eyes turned soft, I don't want to do this...but also this was the reason I was also ready to marry him because of mumma

Jimin- you just have to pretend!!!!!

My eyes flashed with anger, but i kept it cool.

Aylin- fine, I'll play along. But know this, Jimin - I'm only doing this because I have to, not because I want to.

He nodded and then I left his office. I had to put on a good show for mumma, as she will be arriving at the villa today. I couldn't let her see the tension between us, not when she was a heart patient.

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As I completed all my work and meeting then I left from there to villa. As I arrived at the villa, I could see mumma, sitting in the living room. She looked frail and pale, and my heart went out to her.

Jihyeon- sweetie, come give me a hug

Mumma said, her voice weak but warm.

I hugged her tightly, with affection.

Aylin- mumma, it's so good to see you. How are you feeling today?

Jihyeon- I'm fine, sweetie. Just a little tired. But I'm worried about my son. He's been working too hard.

Aylin- don't worry, mumma. I'm taking good care of him.

Just then jimin came into the room, a charming smile on his face.

Jimin- mom, I'm fine. Don't worry about me.

Jihyeon- I've been thinking, sweetie. I need to have surgery soon. But I'm scared

Aylin- mumma, I'll be right there with you. We'll get through this together

Jimin's eyes narrowed, but i ignored him. I knew I had to convince mumma to have the surgery, for her own good.

Aylin- mumma, the doctors say it's necessary. And I'll be right there with you, holding your hand. We'll get through this together.

Jihyeon- iam so lucky to have you. I'll have the surgery okay

Jimin- mom you never listened me!!!

Jihyeon- aww my son, bit I have to listen to my sweetie

I smirked while looking at jimin

The evening sun cast a warm glow over the villa as the group gathered for dinner. Me, jimin and mumma sat around the table, laughing and chatting like a normal family.

Jihyeon- sweetie, you're so good for my son. I'm so glad you're part of our family.

I forced a smile, feeling a pang of guilt. If only mumma knew the truth. That I will be soon leaving this family, that I will divorce his son.

As dinner drew to a close, I excused myself to drink water. As I stood beside the fridge, I noticed a piece of paper on the counter.

It was a note, scribbled in red ink:
"You're next."

I felt a chill run down my spine as I realized I was alone in the kitchen. Jimin and mumma were still in the dining room, who came here, there are so many guards here no one can enter here. Even the security is so tight.

After having our dinner mumma went to one of the room to rest and i went to mine. I lay in couch, my eyes wide with anxiety. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in my stomach since I found the note.

How did someone manage to get past the security and leave that note in the kitchen? It was impossible. The villa was like a fortress, with guards patrolling every corner.

But the note was real. I had seen it with my own eyes. And the words "You're next" kept echoing in my mind.

I tossed and turned, my mind racing with possibilities.

Who could have written that note? And what did they want from me?

I thought about waking Jimin, but the I thought I wasn't even sure if I could trust him.

Now they both have to pretend to be in this marriage....

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