Beneath the Hierarchy | Hierarchy - Kim Rian

Chapter 20 - Rising Fury

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Kim Rian walked into his mother's office, the soft rustle of paperwork filling the air. The room was elegantly decorated, with shelves lined with books and a large window letting in streams of sunlight. His mother, sitting behind a mahogany desk, looked up at him, her brow arched in curiosity.

"Rian?" she said, setting aside the documents she had been reviewing. "What brings you here?"

Rian took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts. "Mom, I wanted to talk to you about something important." He stepped closer, his heart racing slightly. "I'm dating Jia, the only daughter of the Moon Group. I know you're aware of her, but I wanted to tell you that I love her and I want to marry her one day. I can't imagine my life without her."

A smile spread across his mother's face, her eyes sparkling with pride. "Oh, Rian, that's wonderful news!, and yes I know that. I'm so happy for you," she said warmly, leaning back in her chair. "At first I'm so curious about the Princess of Moon everyone talk but never seen her face. And I'm so surprised when I saw her in our parents night event. You know I've always thought highly of Jia. She's a remarkable young woman."

Rian's face lit up at her approval. "Really? You mean it?"

"Of course! In fact," she continued, her tone shifting to something more conspiratorial, "I spoke with Mr. Lee Yoon, Jia's father, about a possible marriage between the two of you even before you started dating. I had a feeling something like this might happen."

"Wait, you did?" Rian blinked in surprise. "When? How?"

His mother chuckled softly, clearly amused by his reaction. "A few months ago, I arranged a meeting with him just to talk about this. I had a brief conversation with him, and we discussed how wonderful it would be if our families could be connected. I never expected you to be dating her so soon, but I'm thrilled!"

Rian leaned against the desk, a mix of relief and excitement washing over him. "This is amazing, Mom! I can't believe you've already spoken to her father about this. What did he say?"

"He was very open to the idea," she replied, her expression earnest. "He mentioned that he would love to see you and Jia together. He values family connections just as much as we do and he said he need to talk with his family first."

"That's fantastic," Rian said, his mind racing with possibilities. "So what's next?"

His mother's eyes twinkled with excitement. "I'd like to invite Jia and her family over for dinner. It'll be an opportunity for both families to meet and discuss your future together. It's important that everyone is on the same page regarding this marriage."

Rian's heart swelled with happiness. "That sounds perfect! I can't wait to introduce Jia to you properly. She'll love this."

His mother nodded, her gaze softening. "And I'm sure you'll impress her family, too. But remember, Rian, it's essential to approach this with sincerity. Marriage is a serious commitment, and both families need to feel comfortable."

"I understand," Rian replied, his voice steady. "I love Jia, and I want to build a life with her. And mom, I already met her family. Jia introduce me to them. They are so kind and welcome me like their family."

His mother smiled approvingly, sensing his determination. "I believed you can do that. Let's plan the dinner for next weekend. I'll reach out to Mr. Lee and coordinate everything. It'll be a wonderful occasion."