The Wife Is a Superstar 2

Chapter 367 - No Medicine For Regret

The news about the real identity of Jennie's fiancé as Sir Jian's grandson continued to be reported in the next few days. Surprisingly, however, it didn't generate as much interest nor trust in its credibility among the general public.

It failed to become a hot topic and many even questioned the major news outlet for reporting such a story. Most of the public treated it as a regular rumour. Besides, it didn't excite them because they didn't know who Jiyong was. They knew Jian Kwon but not his grandson.

In addition to this, the Taennie shippers absolutely rejected the possibility that their Boss was engaged to another man other than their Prince. They still staunchly held the belief that Jennie was engaged to V.

The guests who attended Jihoon's birthday party didn't elaborate any further about what they witnessed. Oh, they were happy to describe the entire thing to their family and friends but certainly not to the media. They didn't want to offend such an important figure as Sir Jian. Even though they also belonged to high society, the Kwons were on a completely another level compared to them in terms of wealth and power alone.

While this story gradually died down from the entertainment news, the business news featured the break-up between the Kims and the Wus. All the business partnerships between the two of them were dissolved in a matter of days.

It was by far the most expensive termination of partnerships in the country's business world since the year started. The loss of hundreds of millions suffered by both parties was widely reported in the news. Stock prices dipped to dangerous levels. The investors and employees of both companies were troubled about their futures.

The Wus released an official statement first. They said:

"...We regret that our long-time friendship to the Kim family and all of our business partnerships with Kim Industries had to end in such a tragic manner. The conflict arose from a petty quarrel which would have been resolved if the Kim family only accepted our offer of reconciliation. Unfortunately, our gesture of goodwill was rejected. We are tremendously heartbroken by this outcome...

Based on this "heart-rending" statement, the Wus indirectly placed the blame of the business break-up to the Kims.

A couple of hours later, the Kims released their own official statement as well. They said:

"...The conflict between us, the Kim family, and the Wu family was NOT a mere 'petty quarrel'. It was a serious clash of different values and visions. We also like to clarify that it was the Wu family who initiated the dissolution of our business partnerships first. They should stand by their own decision and not push the blame on us..."

Based on the delivery of the statements, the people sympathized with the Wus more than the Kims. It felt more emotional compared to the cold and indifferent stance the Kims decided to take.

The various competitors of Kim Industries started reaching out to the Wus to make offers of similar business partnerships. Of course, this delighted the Wu family to no end.

"Hahaha! Take that, Jihoon! While Kim Industries is struggling to recover from their massive loss, we, the Wus, will be rising again with a new partner. And we get to choose the best deal out of all of these offers!" Sir Wu celebrated.

"Oh, this is wonderful! Make sure to choose the Kim's worst business rival and ask for the best deal from them," Madam Wu suggested.

"Wife, we are of the same mind. That's what I'm actually planning on doing!"

While the Wu couple celebrated their "victory", Sir Wu's phone started ringing. His eyes lit up. It was one of the companies that made an offer to him. He was already thinking of negotiating a better deal than what was offered. He answered the call with an excited look but after just a few seconds, his expression turned ugly. He hung up with a curse.