The woman who was not chosen

Chapter 11

Suddenly, a sound so familiar, yet so painfully new was heard. It was throaty, warm, and filled with life.

Startled at the sound, Bom Kwon was quickly pulled back from her thoughts in shock. She thought her ears were playing tricks on her when she heard the sound of his laughter. It wasn't the taunting and cold one he uses on his enemy; it was a genuine one — a sound she hadn't heard in a very long time.

The last time she heard it was right before he left to attend some prestigious school overseas. As a matter of fact, the last time she heard such a sound was right before he boarded the airplane and Dara was a sobbing mess. He had laughed at how foolish she looked, but he ended up comforting her and it was the first time he publicly showed affection for the child.

Bom Kwon wanted to know if the sound she heard was real or not, so she took a few steps back to peer into Dara's room.

Standing in the room, Kwon Jiyong had laughed at something Dara Park said or did. She was smiling, completely unaware of the astonished eyes staring at them. She was so oblivious to the fact that he only seemed to smile and laugh around her. From her point of view, this was how carefree Kwon Jiyong had always been around her.

Bom Kwon felt the struggle in her mind settle down. Maybe, just maybe, having those two together wouldn't be a bad idea...Her Dara had not been this happy in a very long time, even while she was engaged to that scum of a person. The smile she had on her face wasn't the insincere and feigned smile that Bom couldn't properly decipher to be real or not at times.

Breathing in deeply, she decided to support them on when they finally decide to make it official...

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"You brought me the limited-edition topokki from Myeongdong? Thank you, Bom!" Dara Park squealed in glee at the gift box in her hand, pulling Bom Kwon into a tight hug.

"And you say I'm a glutton." Bom Kwon giggled at Dara's bright excitement that resembled a child opening her Christmas gift. The gift box wasn't that expensive, but it was the thought that counted. It was very rare for a person to get their hands on these Topokki because the store only made ten boxes per day. It would take a very long time just to reserve a spot. Despite its rarity, it wasn't very expensive and was actually moderately priced.

Kwon Jiyong sat at the couch, eyeing the box in confusion. He had given her priceless gifts, each worth million and something that the average people could never dream of seeing or touching. Jewels, accessories, a limited-edition purse, and even a luxurious penthouse, yet this woman became ecstatic at a gift that anyone could buy?

He blinked at her strange behavior. It was just...food. What was so special about it for her to become so excited?

He felt bitter at the fact that his little sister was getting so much attention and praise for a simple gift while he racked his head for something to give her. Yet, here she was, smiling and squealing over a simple box of Topokki.

Kwon Jiyong's eyes narrowed onto the store name branded onto the box and picked up his phone to text Chen Xie. She wanted Topokki? He'll buy out the entire store!

His eyes flashed with a mischievous glint as he had just found a winning present for their ongoing gift war. She better smiles and tightly hug him just like she did with his sister!

He didn't know why the Topokki held so much significance in her heart, but he was willing to go above and beyond expectations just to make her happy. It was just Topokki, but this astute businesswoman acted as if she was rewarded with the majority of the company shares.

'This girl is really weird...' He thought to himself when he took into account her bright eyes as she opened more boxes. His eyes widened a bit when he saw it was all food? He quickly scanned over the boxes and once again, neither of them looked expensive or hand-crafted by a professional Michelin-star pastry chef!