Author's Pov
Yoon Jeonghan's phone buzzed on his nightstand, shrill ringing piercing the midnight silence.
He groggily reached over, squinting at the screen.
"Jeonghan, get downstairs now." Mr. Yoon's voice was laced with urgency and anger.
Jeonghan rubbed the sleep from his eyes, wondering what he'd done this time.
He tossed on a
pair of sweatpants and a T-shirt, stumbling downstairs.
The grand foyer was dimly lit, the chandelier above casting long shadows. Mr. Yoon paced near
the sweeping staircase.
"What's the emergency?" Jeonghan asked, feigning interest.
Mr. Yoon's face reddened.
"You know exactly why I'm furious. The office scandal! You brought
shame to our family and embarrassed me in front of our business partners."
Jeonghan raised an eyebrow.
"Scandal? You mean the one where you forced me to attend and I
just brought some guests ..... What is the big deal? "
Mr. Yoon's eyes bulged. "Guests? They were strippers!"
"Jeonghan you humiliated me in front of potential investors. And to make matters worse, this
is the first time I've brought you to the company, hoping you'd finally take interest."
Mr. Yoon's voice trembled. "I built this empire from scratch, and I want you to take over as CEO.
Is that too much to ask?"
Jeonghan's gaze turned icy.
"You want me to inherit the fruits of your labor? The same labor
that consumed you, turning you into a soulless monster?"
He leaned forward, his voice dripping venom. "And , another thing , don't call yourself my
father.
You lost that right 13 years ago. Secondly, I'd rather burn your precious company to
the ground than become its CEO."
Mr. Yoon's face paled. "How dare you! I'm your family, your-"
Jeonghan cut him off, his words slicing through the tension.
"You're the man who killed my
mother, leaving me with a void that can never be filled. Don't pretend to care about me .
You care only about your legacy."
With a scathing look, Jeonghan stood and turned to leave.
Mr. Yoon's voice stopped him. "You'll regret this, Jeonghan. Mark my words."
Jeonghan's smile was cold. "I'm already regretting being born into this family."
He strode upstairs, leaving his father's anger and disappointment swirling in his wake.
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Jessica's Pov
I dragged myself out of bed, the weight of yesterday's discovery still crushing me and my own
helplessness.
At the café, every customer's smile seemed forced, every conversation superficial.
My mind wandered to Arin's surgery, the staggering cost.
As the lunch rush subsided, Rachel praised my work, but I knew I was just going through the
motions.
After finishing my shift, I headed to the club, dreading the night ahead.
"Saturday nights are the worst," Mike warned, as I changed into my uniform.
The club pulsed with energy, the crowd rowdy. I took a deep breath and began serving.
That's when I saw - a VIP customer, smiling smugly.
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Guarded Hearts || Yoon Jeonghan ||
FanfictionYoon Jeonghan, heir to a powerful empire, harbors deep-seated resentment toward his father, fueled by a dark family secret. His rebellious nature earns him a reputation as untamable. When his father appoints Jessica Young, an inexperienced security...
