The Wife Is a Superstar 2

Chapter 351 - Bodyguard Mistress

"How stunning!"

"Jennie Kim looks even more beautiful in person than on TV."

"Look at that dress! Oh, that hidden slit is just ingenious! I need to ask her later who designed it."

Jennie walked in together with Donghwi and Hoyeon. The ease and confidence of her movements looked graceful and elegant. With her extraordinary beauty and statement dress, it was no wonder that she caught everyone's attention as soon as she arrived.

As the heir of the Kim family, Donghwi was used to being the centre of attention in events like this. However, this was the first time that he experienced literally everyone looking at him with so much interest. Well, technically, it was his sister they were looking at, but he could still feel their eyes on him just because he was together with his sister.

Hoyeon's already straight back became even straighter and her expression reverted to her neutral, emotionless bodyguard expression. She could feel the curious and judging eyes of the people around her. It was an extremely uncomfortable feeling. She wanted to go home to his son, but steeled herself to stay for Donghwi.

'Calm down. Ruby is here,' she told herself.

The three passed through the whispering crowd, headed to Jihoon so that they could greet him a happy birthday.

"Who's that woman beside Young Master Donghwi?"

"Wow. Look at that body. You don't see muscled women like that often."

"So unfeminine! She looks even more masculine than most men. Who would want a woman like that?"

"Hmm. She looks familiar. I think I've seen her before... Oh! I know! She's Jennie's bodyguard! You can see photos of her with Jennie on the internet taken by fans and paparazzi. So is she here to accompany Jennie as a bodyguard?"

"Wait a minute. Did you forget Jennie's speech during the music awards? She mentioned that her bodyguard is the mother of her godson. And we now know that her godson is also her nephew, Young Master Donghwi's illegitimate son. So that woman must be his mistress!"

"What? Is that true? He brought his mistress to a formal event like this? How audacious!"

"If I were a member of the Kim family, I would feel extremely ashamed that our heir brought his mistress who's a mere bodyguard and even presents her to everyone as if he plans on making her into the next madam. Now we know the reason why Donghwi and Eunchae broke up. A third party destroyed such a perfect pairing."

Hoyeon's steps faltered when she caught some of the things they were saying about her. She almost bolted out of the place. Donghwi clasped their hands together. He squeezed her hand, trying to reassure her. The murmurings became louder when they saw the two holding hands in front of everyone.

With her great ears, Jennie heard almost all of their words. Her eyes turned cold. However, she had developed enough affection for Jihoon to not ruin his birthday party by creating a scene. So she flipped her hair and gave everyone a bright smile. Her smile bedazzled all of the people, effectively diverting their attention from Hoyeon back to her.

Finally, they reached Jihoon and the others.

"Happy Birthday, Father," Jennie and Donghwi greeted him.

Jihoon nodded, pleased that all of his children were present for his birthday. He was especially delighted that his youngest daughter still came, even though she already informed him that she wouldn't be attending. Despite his joyful feelings, his expression remained cold and strict.

Then Donghwi pulled Hoyeon closer to him. "Father, let me introduce Hoyeon. She is the mother of your grandson, my son Jun. Yeon, this is my father, Jihoon Kim."

Hoyeon bowed her head in respect. "It's an honour to meet you, Sir. Please accept my birthday wishes. Happy birthday, sir!"

"Hmm." Jihoon nodded. "I believe we've met before."

"Y-yes, sir," she replied in an awkward manner.

Indeed, they had met before. She was Donghwi's former bodyguard. She would follow him around as part of her duty, so it was inevitable that she encountered Jihoon who was Hwi's father.

"Well, do enjoy yourself tonight," Jihoon told her.

"Thank you, sir."

Jihoon turned to Jennie. "So your fiancé didn't come."

"He's at home taking care of the kids—I mean the cats...and Little Jun, too," she replied.

His mouth twitched, trying to imagine Lisa babysitting two cats and a toddler but couldn't. The President-CEO of Manoban Corporation, the number 1 company in the country, acting like a househusband? It was too unbelievable that his brain couldn't imagine it.

He was once again impressed by his youngest daughter's capability. Only she could make a formidable man like Lisa Manoban listen to her and stay at home like a good housewife—COUGH COUGH—husband.

"Even though my fiancé couldn't attend tonight, he sends his birthday greetings to you, Father," Jennie added.

"Tell him my thanks and send my regards to him," he replied.

"Yes, Father. I'll tell him."

He nodded. Then he told the three, "Go greet the elders quickly and then return here. I want you beside me to greet the rest of the guests."

The three obeyed. Hoyeon paled. Beads of cold sweat formed on her temples.

"Are you alright?" Donghwi asked her in a whisper.

"Are you stupid? Of course she's not alright. Look at her. Does she look okay to you?" Jennie told him in a matter of fact tone.

"I...I'm alright. I'll be alright," Hoyeon told them.

"Sorry, Yeon. Please bear with it for tonight. Just ignore them. Focus on us, our son, our family. Okay?"

Hoyeon forced a faint smile and then nodded at him.

The three headed to the elders and greeted them. Jufang and Meng looked disapprovingly at them, especially at Hoyeon.

"Since your father appears to have accepted your bodyguard mistress as his guest tonight, I will not contradict his decision," Jufang told Donghwi. "However, I hope you realize that your actions are very disgraceful and shameful. Bringing this woman and parading her in front of our important guests? As the heir of our Kim family, you are turning all of us into a joke!"

Hoyeon paled even more. She avoided looking directly at the elders. Her neutral expression cracked. She even looked like she was going to faint.