The Wife Is a Superstar 2

Chapter 229 - Two Years Ago

Jiyong thought it stupid that the Manobans were suffering and agonizing over their self-guilt like this. The Lees were undeserving. Why let such trash affect them to this extent?

He didn't care about the relationship and betrayal between the Manobans and the Lees. All he cared about was his sister's safety. Now that his sister was connected to the Manobans through Lisa, he thought that it was only natural that the Lees were wiped out of the picture to remove any threats to his sister.

However, he kept these thoughts to himself. He was supposed to be Jiyong, Lisa's Fifth Brother. So he didn't say anything, giving the impression of silent support and sympathy. If Lisa's self-guilt would make him a better protector to his sister, he wouldn't stop him.

When the talk began to peter out, Jiyong left the suite and headed to his own assigned bedroom. Lisa stayed where he was for a few more minutes, trying to deal with his turbulent emotions before returning to the bedroom. He stood by the door and watched his baby girl and their kittens sleep on his bed. Leo opened his eyes and meowed at him before returning to sleep.

Then he walked over, climbed on the bed and lay beside his baby girl. He gathered her in his arms and pulled her close to his body, inhaling her sweet scent. His love for her was mixed with the heavy feeling of guilt.

Discovering the gravity of Jieun's crimes made him realize how badly he f*cked up. He wouldn't be surprised if his baby girl refused to forgive him at all. However, he still hoped that she would. And if she did, he swore that he would dedicate the rest of his life to her. He wouldn't allow anything bad to happen to her again. He would love her and protect her for as long as he could.

He stroked her cheek and showered light kisses all over her face, saving her slightly open mouth for last. Then he just lay there, gazing at her beautiful sleeping face. Her deep, steady breathing calmed him somewhat but couldn't erase the guilt and anxiety he was feeling.

Sighing, he kissed her temple before looking up at the ceiling. Memories of that fateful night rushed in his mind.

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Two years ago.

Manoban Family's Old House.

It was called the "Old House" but it was actually a mansion built by Lisa's grandfather. It was one of the first fruits of his labour for founding the Manoban & Kwon Company with his best friend, which later became Manoban Corporation.

Tonight, the Old House was decorated with celebratory lanterns and ornaments. Luxury cars kept on arriving with guests stepping out in black tie wear. The women wore elegant evening gowns and cocktail dresses, while the men wore tuxedos.

Everyone was celebrating Chitthip's birthday. She actually didn't want such a grand affair, preferring a simple dinner with family and close friends instead. However, her best friend Lee Yumi was able to persuade her to hold a lavish birthday ball and to invite select important and influential figures in both business and high society.

The Manobans and the Lees became even closer at this time because it was confirmed that V and Jieun were now lovers. The two attended the ball together, arousing the envy of the other ladies who were gunning to marry into the Manoban family.

Marrying Lisa was equal to becoming the next Madam Manoban, but nobody succeeded in even getting his attention, much less in seducing him. There were also already rumours that he was gay. So for these ladies, V was the easier target. Although marrying him wouldn't make them the next Madam, at least they would still become part of such a wealthy and powerful family.

But now V was taken by Jieun. They congratulated her on her face while calling her a sl*t behind her back. However, they didn't go too far because it seemed that the Lees were now under the Manoban's protection. They didn't want to offend them.

Lisa also attended the ball but his cold and intimidating aura prevented others from getting too close to him. He also didn't like getting close to others he deemed unimportant. He stayed with a group of fellow business leaders and conversed with them about...well, business. What else?

After a while, he felt stifled by all the shallow flatteries and cringe-worthy brown-nosing. He excused himself and slipped out of the ball. He headed to a darker and empty part of the garden to breathe in some fresh air.

He stopped when he heard some voices. It was Jieun with one of her female cousins.

"I want to stay with Big Brother Hyung but he went to the cardroom to play poker with the other men. So boring!" Jieun said.

"Don't worry, Jieun. Everyone at the ball already saw you together with Big Brother Hyung earlier. Now everyone knows that you're his girlfriend. Have you seen the envious looks on those b*tches?"

The two laughed and giggled.

Lisa wasn't interested in listening to such petty female conversation. Jieun and her cousin also sounded like were a little drunk. He was about to leave to find another place to relax when their next topic caught his attention.

"Speaking of b*tches, there's a particular annoying one who keeps on following Big Brother around. She's always popping up wherever Big Brother goes. Hmph! Like I don't know that she also wants to seduce my BOYFRIEND like so many of the other sl*ts."

"Oooh. I think I know who you're talking about. Is it that pop singer?"

"Yeah. Jennie Kim, that's her name." Jieun produced some vomiting sounds which sent the two of them into another fit of giggles.

'They're drunk,' Lisa thought. Shrugging, he moved to leave but stopped again after hearing Jieun's next words.

"Trying to steal Jieun's man is a big crime! Big Brother is mine. We belong together! I'm gonna teach that Jennie a lesson. I heard the b*tch went clubbing tonight. So I asked someone to mess with her car. Let's see if she can still prance her disgusting a** in front of Big Brotherl after this."

The cousins laughed like it was the funniest thing ever.