I Need A Queen?!

Chapter XIV: "I Killed My Son... He's Long Dead..."

HYUNBYUL'S POV

"As you all know, my father, the Prime Minister, is running again to keep his position and along with him is most of his party in the upcoming elections next month. Therefore, it has been suggested that he should host a party in order to inaugurate the start of his campaign this week. Following the attack on the Blue House and the attempted assassination of the King, holding such a party in a hotel or other such public place would increase the security risks so, it was decided to have it at our estate at Anyang instead and we would like your company to handle the entire event."

"B-but... why us?... Your Highness?" I asked.

"Well, my father and I were equally impressed by how the ball last Friday was handled of course, we didn't expect the attack but still, we were really impressed. Besides, I had been looking through your company's past events and all had good reviews and evaluations!"

"Oh... I see... thank you... for that um, when would this party be?"

"Tomorrow night! Hahaha! So, that means you all have a lot to take care of for today!"

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"And His Royal Highness told me that he would like it if you were the one in charge of the event itself." My supervisor, Mr. Seo said.

"W-WHAT?! But, why me?!"

"Because I know I can trust you! Will you accept it, Hyunbyul-ah?" Hoseok asked me with a smile.

HYUNBYUL-AH?

I HAVE A NICKNAME FROM HIM NOW???!!!

"The other team leaders have agreed to such a proposal and all our people are ready to move." Mr. Seo told me. "Actually, I have given orders for them to move already; you are to go to the Duke's Estate right away to survey the area and then come back here in the afternoon."

"I wanted to go with you there but, I still have some things to take care of. I'll join you as soon as I'm finished. Okay?"

"Um... okay?..."

"Good to hear that! I'm very happy to work with you and I'm sure the party would be a success!" Hoseok said as he stood up, making me and Mr. Seo to stand up as well; he shook hands with him and then with me. "Thank you again and I will see you later!"

"Please escort His Highness towards the elevator." Mr. Seo told me.

Not wishing to be seen as disobedient, I had to obey him and escorted Hoseok out of the room, where every one bowed as he passed until we got out into the hallway.

"Your Highness, before you go, can I talk to you for a second?"

"Sure. Guys, go on ahead. I'll be down soon."

His guards obeyed and left us alone. I led him away from the door of our office and stopped at the end of the hallway.

"Forgive me for saying this Your Highness but, why are you doing this? Are you doing this to torture me after finding out I was one of your fans that mobbed you back then?"

He suddenly laughed (I always wished to see him laugh up close!), looked at me and said, "Why the heck should I torture someone like you? Hahaha! Ever since last Friday, I've been thinking of you! You did get home safe last Friday night, right? I'm sure your parents were worried!"

"Please don't worry, Your Highness, yes, I did get home safe and yes, my parents were worried but I assured them that I was fine and alright since..."

"...I protected you?"

"Yes... that. They were very much surprised when I told them what happened and asked me to thread carefully if we meet again so..."

"Hyunbyul-ah, please, don't worry. I don't intend to hurt or humiliate you or anything like that. I just want to, get to know you more, okay? Now, I must go and, like what I said earlier, see you again later!"