SMITTEN BY HER (unedited)

"I'm not here to make friends... "

Mr. Lee received a summons from his father's PA, requesting his presence at a meeting in the family estate. He was the only one who didn't reside in the estate, opting instead for his own magnificent mansion obviously in his estate.

His wealth and business empire spanned the globe, making him the richest and most elusive of the family which gains more dislikes.

"Kai!! " He calls his chauffeur on reaching the ground floor.

"We've some business to deal with" He added as Kai opened up the door for him.

"Take me to Mr. Min estate" He said immediately Kai entered.

"Isn't he your Dad Mr. Lee? " Kai ask giving him a raised eyebrow through the rearview mirror.

"Just get on it already" Mr. Lee said as they zoomed off.

"Are you sure you're ready for this Mr.....

" Do you want me to get on the wheels? "Mr. Lee  ask coldly while Kai shook his head and continued driving.

As Mr.Lee entered the meeting room he couldn't help but smirk at the sight of his Dad who long denied his sonship, his step-brothers snickered and whispered among themselves.

"Look who finally decided to show up," one of them, Reginald, sneered.

Mr. Lee's gaze swept the room, his eyes cold and calculating. "I'm here. Let's get this over with."

Reginald scoffed, "Oh, we're honored by your presence, little brother. We were starting to think you were too good for us."

Mr. Lee's voice was icy, "I'm not here to make friends, Reginald. I'm here for one reason: to listen to your Father's proposal."

Reginald snorted, "Proposal? Ha!Like he's not also your Father. Father's going to try and guilt-trip you into giving him a handout, like he always does."

Mr. Lee's response was swift and deadly, "Shut up, Reginald. You're just mad because your own business ventures have failed miserably."

Reginald stumbled backward, his face red with anger.

"I apologize for the interruption," he coldly said.

Mr. Lee's gaze never wavered, "Continue."

Their father, Mr. Min cleared his throat,

"Ah, yes. Well, as you all know, the family business has been facing some... difficulties. I propose that we work together to find a solution."

Mr. Lee raised an eyebrow, "I'm listening."

And with that, the meeting began, with Mr. Lee's piercing gaze and sharp tongue keeping everyone on edge.

Mr. Min hesitated, "Well, Lee as you know, your brothers have been trying to help me with the family business, but... things haven't been going as smoothly as we'd like."

Mr. Lee's expression remained unreadable, "Go on."

Reginald snickered, "Yeah, because we're not as brilliant as you, little brother."

Mr. Lee's gaze flicked to Reginald, his eyes glinting with warning, "I told you to shut up, Reginald. Don't make me repeat myself."

Reginald's smile faltered, and he looked away, muttering under his breath.

Mr. Min continued, "As I was saying, we need to come up with a new strategy to save the business. I was thinking maybe we could... ah... merge with one of your companies, Lee."

Mr. Lee raised an eyebrow, "Which one?"

Mr. Min hesitated,

"Well, I was thinking maybe... uh... Min Enterprises could merge with... ah... Lee Industries?"

Mr. Lee's expression turned glacial, "You want me to bail you out? Again?After you told me i wasn't part of you? "

Reginald snorted, "Yeah, because we can't survive without your help, little brother." Making Mr. Lee scoff.

Mr. Lee's voice was icy, "I didn't become successful by making foolish decisions, Reginald. If you want my help, you'll have to do better than that."

The room fell silent, with all eyes on Mr. Lee. Mr. Min shifted uncomfortably in his seat,

"Ah, well... we'll have to discuss the details, of course..."

Mr. Lee cut him off, "I'll think about it. But don't expect me to make any decisions without seeing some concrete plans."

And with that, the meeting adjourned, leaving everyone wondering what Mr. Lee's next move would be.

As Mr. Lee left the meeting room, he could feel the weight of his family's disdain.

His father and brothers had always resented him for his success, and he knew they would stop at nothing to bring him down.

"Lee, wait!" his father spat, his voice laced with venom.

Mr. Lee turned, his expression cold and calculating. "What is it?"

Mr. Min sneered, "I just wanted to remind you that you're not as invincible as you think you are. You'll fall, and we'll be there to watch you burn."

Mr. Lee raised an eyebrow, unfazed. "Is that all?"

His brother Reginald snarled, "Yeah, and don't think for a second that we'll let you get away with your condescending attitude. You're not better than us, Lee."

Mr. Lee's gaze flicked to Reginald, his eyes glinting with contempt. "I'm not trying to be better than you, Reginald. I'm just better and when next you call that name, put some respect ok? "

His father's face reddened with rage, but Mr. Lee just turned and walked away, leaving them seething with anger and resentment.

"Take me home" Mr. Lee tells Kai.

"It was so brief i really wondered......

"Kai! "He calls in frustration.

"Yeah? "Kai replied.

"Get the damn car moving"

"Ok ok"
          
As they strode through the estate, Mr. Lee knew he had to be on his guard. His family would stop at nothing to destroy him, and he wouldn't let them win.

He didn't just mind if he's the youngest.

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