Tables Turned | JH

Chapter 10: Taste Of Your Own

The car ride is silent the entire time until we reach our first destination. Though, I'm definitely befuddled by the fact that it doesn't appear to be a business type of building of any sort.

"Choyeon? What are we doing here?" I ask softly as I get out of the car before shutting it behind us once she's out.

"Your suits are okay but they're not to the level at which they need to be with your status. You're higher than most everyone and better than them. You need to dress as such which is what we're here to fix." She answers calmly as she enters the tailors shop.

Blinking in pure confusion, I decide to remain silent and simply follow her inside. Looking around, I spot a girl who appears to be around our age as she approaches us.

"Cho! It's been so long since you've been here! It's good to see you, sweetheart!" The girl exclaims as she hurries over to us in her three inch heels, engulfing Choyeon in a hug.

"Oh? And who's this handsome young man? Cho, is there something you've been hiding from me?" The girl grins as she eyes me from where she's stood hugging Choyeon.

"The name's Jhope, Miss." I respond softly with a small smile, giving her a small bow as she releases Choyeon finally.

"Ooh, he's even got manners. Where'd you find this one?" The girl questions as she approaches me next.

"Kyung, calm down. You know I've been busy. He's a new recruit, handpicked as my associate." Choyeon answers all of her questions calmly with a small smile as she watches Kyung come over and pull me into a hug as well.

"And what can I do for the two of you?" Kyung asks as she turns back to Choyeon.

"He needs suits. At least a week and a half supply of day suits and one week for evening suits. You know my style and he needs to be able to match. Needs to have the same high class level. Everyone needs to know just by looking at him that he's better than them." Choyeon answers with a smirk.

"Oh, Cho! You know I love it when you let me play." Kyung grins before grabbing my wrist and nearly dragging me across the shop to a dressing room. Choyeon just follows and sits on the black sofa off to the side as Kyung begins measuring me up. She doesn't bother paying much attention from what I can tell, messing around and doing whatever on her phone.

"Ms. Kim, we're not going to be late to a meeting because of this, are we?" I ask, glancing over at her as Kyung continues taking measurements. Choyeon glances up at me with a raised eyebrow.

"I watch my time carefully, Hope. I wouldn't be foolish enough to bring us here first to handle this issue if we didn't have the time for it." She answers before looking back down to her phone.

After however much longer, we leave and we're off to the first meeting. The car ride there is completely silent once again. Occasionally, I glance over at the girl on the other end of the seat I'm on, though she seems completely lost in thought.

This definitely wasn't what I thought would be happening by now for this operation.

"What's the first meeting we're heading to for?" I ask curiously as I look back over at her.

"Profit updates and complaints from the drugs and prostitution rings in district seven." She answers without looking over at me. I bite my lip and nod, looking back out my window.

When we finally arrive at the building another fifteen minutes later, I'm surprised to see how professional and clean the building is. The outside of the building is covered from top to bottom in glass windows. Bulletproof, I would imagine.

Stepping out of the car, I close the door behind us once Choyeon is out. Following her to the door, I open it for her before following inside. As we walk through the people working in the offices on the first floor, it occurs to me how spoiled everyone must've always thought me to be. How spoiled they probably think Choyeon is as well. People bow as we pass by, but neither of us bow in return as I follow her straight through the people.

She's got a hold on my wrist as she drags me through the slightly crowded area, clearly wanting to make sure that I'll keep up with her. Though, I don't really mind. It gives me a chance to glance around as we go until we finally enter an elevator. Although, she still doesn't let go then either, soon stepping off onto the fifth floor and heading through another set of offices again.

"Well, well, well. Look what the cats dragging in today. Probably just another whore for her little productions, maybe even a toy for herself for once. Or is this another prize for the brother?" I hear a man comment as we walk past him. However, we only manage two steps past him before Choyeon is halting in her tracks, nearly making me bump into her. Though, I take a step back as her head snaps around to glare daggers at the man. Releasing my hand, she steps around me to stand directly in front of him. The surprise in his eyes is noticeable, and I can spot a hint of fear mixed with it as well.

I can't blame him, but he brought that one upon himself.

"I'm sorry, I don't think I heard you properly, Kwon. What bullshit were you mumbling this time?" Choyeon questions calmly as she glares up at the man.

"N-Nothing, Ms. Kim." Kwon stutters with wide eyes as he looks at the girl before him.

"Funny, I could've sworn you were making some bullshit comment about my brother being a slut for guys, or was it meant to be a jab at my own personal sexual activities?" Choyeon questions with a smirk, cocking an eyebrow at the now fearful man. However, surprisingly, it almost looks as though he's swallowed his fear as he stands up straighter.

Oh buddy. Big mistake.

"So what if I was? What're you gonna do about it, little princess? Go run to your daddy to punish me?" Kwon taunts.

How deep do you want your grave dug, my friend? Because your lookin at more than six feet at the rate you're going.

"I'm so glad this question was brought up, Kwon. You weren't originally meant to be part of the meeting, were you? We can add you in. There's lots for all of us to discuss. I was already planning punishments to begin with, this will just be one more. Though, I have to ask, Kwon. What right do you have to be making remarks about my sexual activities or my brothers sexuality, when you yourself have been making backhand deals with a one of our skins dealers to get a taste for your own lately? And if I'm not mistaken, you've been dipping from both the males and female pools we have offered." Choyeon retorts.

Even my eyes widen a slight bit at her response. Glancing back up at the man, I can see the color draining from his face. And rightfully so. Though, it would appear that we've gotten everyone's attention at this point as all eyes are on us.

"Come along, Kwon. You'll be joining us this morning. Jhope, we're still quite on time, correct?" She asks as she turns to me with a cold smile. Swallowing the lump in my throat, I nod my head.

"Good. Let's not be late then."