episode_0043

“Yuseolhee called you?”

Hyeyoon, who was digging my ears while I was lying on her lap, asked.

“Yeah. But he didn’t say anything special. He just asked if I was okay and hung up?”

“Hmm. Really?”

Hyeyoon, who carefully dug into my ears and wiped the earwax stuck in my ear pick with a tissue, didn’t say anything for a while.

“What do you think?”

When I asked, Hyeyoon, who was looking inside my ear while moving her head here and there, answered.

“You sent a message.”

“Message?”

“Yeah. Message.”

Hyeyoon put down her earplugs and pulled my head into her arms, then opened her mouth.

“Hwarang Group’s information network is awesome. Honestly, our organization is no match for Hwarang Group in the information war.”

“Really? Why?”

“Because Hwarang Group has a lot of money and it’s easy to legally entice people. Media outlets, intelligence agencies, courts… There’s no place where Hwarang Group isn’t involved. I guess Hwarang Group often knows things we don’t?”

“Then what is the message sent by Yoo Seol-hee…?”

“It probably means something important is going to happen on our side. But it’s probably information that Yoo Seol-hee can’t say directly… It’s likely that kind of information. Chairman Yoo Seon-ho probably told his daughter to keep it to herself.”

and……

I can read such meaning from just one meaningless phone call from Seol-hee to me.

As expected, it’s Hye-yoon. A mafia boss doesn’t do anything to anyone.

“What information do you think Hwarang Group has?”

When I asked out of curiosity, Hye-yoon looked down at me with her eyes wide open, smiled, and answered.

“I don’t know. I don’t know everything about the world, right?”

“That, right?”

Hyeyoon, who had been reaching out and caressing my face, turned her gaze out the window and continued speaking.

“Honestly, I didn’t like Yoo Seol-hee at first. She seemed like a rich girl who didn’t know anything about the world and was cosplaying as a bookworm. I could clearly see what she was thinking when she was talking.”

“Yeah. But?”

“I think it’s okay to stay close like this now. Asking for information like this… Even though that girl is a bit childish, she doesn’t have a bad personality.”

“Is that so?”

“Of course, that doesn’t change the fact that the girl is dangerous. She could hit me in the back of the head at any time. You have to think of that and treat her like that.”

Hyeyoon muttered as she got up from the sofa.

Now, I’m very used to seeing Hye-yoon walking around in a baggy t-shirt and panties.

“I want to work out. I think I’ve lost some muscle in my arms lately. You should work out too.”

After complaining like that, Hye-yoon walked towards a room full of exercise equipment, moving her attractive butt.

Ugh……..

Even though I’ve gotten used to Hye-yoon’s defenseless appearance, I put my head on Hye-yoon’s back and dug my ears while she was sitting underneath me wearing only panties…

I should go to my room, watch some porn, and have some time to myself…

Just then, an alarm went off on my phone telling me I had a message.

Huh? What is it?

I checked my phone.

It was a message from Alex.

-Your Majesty. I would like to see you tomorrow afternoon for something important. Could you spare some time? Please keep it a secret from your boss.

Why did this bespectacled secretary come to me?

Surely this guy isn’t planning to beat me up under the pretext of a test like Elin, is he?

Hey. No way. That’s what happened to Elin after doing that stupid thing……..

I guess I’ll have to meet the secretary who wears glasses.

***

The next afternoon.

I met Alex in the basement parking lot of the Black Emily Building.

“Is it okay for a secretary to do something like this? What is Hye-yoon doing?”

When I asked, Alex bowed his head politely and answered.

“There is an important executive meeting right now, so the boss is presiding over the meeting.”

“I see. But why did you bring me……”

Alex bowed his head politely again and then opened his mouth calmly.

“I would like to apologize for my rude behavior so far. I also apologize on behalf of Ellin for the rude and presumptuous behavior she committed. I am sorry.”

What the heck, this guy?

What are you talking about? Or are you just trying to tease me?

Why is the bespectacled secretary who used to sneer at me and act arrogantly whenever he saw me suddenly acting like this?

I looked at Alex with a suspicious look.

Alex stood up straight at attention and continued speaking.

“Master. Although Elin is a bit of a tomboy, she is a child who is strict about everything and cares for her boss more than anyone else. Even if she did something rude, I hope you understand that it was done out of loyalty to her boss.”

“Yes?”

“Elin is currently in shock from being excommunicated by the boss and is not even drinking a sip of water. If this continues, Ellin will die.”

aha…….

That’s what happened. I had forgotten about Elin’s existence for a moment… Somehow…

Alex, lifting his glasses with his fingers, continued speaking in an anxious voice.

“Elin is a child I love like a younger sister. We entered this organization at similar times and worked at the boss’ side through similar careers. This organization needs Elin. Although Elin was excommunicated due to the rude incident she committed against the master… I want to bring Elin back to Black Emily somehow.”

“Ah….. Yes……”

But why are you saying this to me?

I don’t understand.

Alex quickly added, perhaps nervously, as I made a dumbfounded expression.

“Master. Master, please speak to the boss and ask him to lift the ban on Elin. Please.”

“Yes?”

“This is something only you can do. Don’t say that I asked you to do it.”

“Why, why are you asking me to do that? How can I……. do that…….”

“The boss listens to you. You are the only one in this world who can move the boss’s heart. I have now acknowledged and accepted that fact.”

“Well, even so, why would I……..”

As I continued to hesitate, Alex suddenly knelt down on the spot and put his forehead on the floor.

What, what is it? Are you bowing? Dogeza jasende?

“Please, don’t do this. Mr. Alex. Why are you doing this? Get up. Quickly.”

As I panicked and panicked, Alex lay face down on the ground and whispered.

“Your Majesty. Please.”

eww…….

How on earth did my life turn out like this?

The mafia of a huge organization called Black Emily is kneeling in front of me and bowing her head.

I closed my eyes tightly, frowned, thought about it, and then answered.

“Yes. Okay. I’ll do it. I’m going to tell Hye-yoon, so get up now. Who’s watching?”

Then Alex stood up from his seat.

“Thank you, my lord. Please take good care of me.”

***

If I go to the office, I’ll be able to meet Hye-yoon, right?

I was waiting in the lobby, but I felt a little embarrassed, so I decided to take the elevator to the 7th floor where Hye-yoon’s office was.

Just then, Hye-yoon came down the stairs over there.

With a bunch of mafia bosses behind him…. ugh. It’s intimidating.

“Oh my? Seongwon? What brings you here today?”

When Hyeyoon saw me, she quickly came over with a happy expression on her face.

Then, the mafia bosses standing behind Hye-yoon all bowed their heads.

Did you bow your head when you saw me?

Just like Alex earlier, it’s a bit… that I, an outsider, am being treated like this…

When I averted my gaze with my face red, Hye-yoon pushed her face close to mine and asked.

“Huh- Okay. You came because you missed me. Right?”

Oh, no. That’s not it. Alex asked me to come see you… Um. What should I say?

“I was a little bored because I was just at home… I came here to get some fresh air and stopped by for a bit………”

“Yeah. You’re welcome. I was bored today, so this is good.”

“The people in suits behind you, step back a bit. Why are you bowing to me?”

“Ah? Our organization executives?”

Hyeyoon turned her head and gestured for him to go away.

Then the mafia bosses all bowed their heads once more and dispersed from the place.

“I had an important meeting today. As the business grows by the day… I have more meetings these days. Since money management is important, I have to listen to what the executives say.”

Hyeyoon took my hand and guided me to a table in the spacious lobby.

I sat at a small table facing Hye-yoon.

“I was already thinking of taking a walk and having a cup of coffee……. Welcome.”

Hyeyoon smiled brightly, as if she was really happy to see me come to her without even contacting her.

Um… how do I bring up the favor I received from Alex?

I hesitated for a moment and then opened my mouth carefully.

“That……. There’s Ms. Elin.”

“Elin?”

Hyeyoon tilted her head, wondering if something unexpected had come up.

“Yeah. I thought about it. No matter what, it’s a bit…….” that someone who has worked for this organization for a long time is losing their job because of me.

“Why did he lose his job because of you? He brought it upon himself.”

“No. No. Even so, Ms. Elin has been working here for a long time. She did a good job, right?”

Hyeyoon, who had a thoughtful expression on her face for a moment, nodded.

“That’s right. He did a good job.”

“Right? Then… can’t you forgive me? I’m just feeling uncomfortable. The bruise on my face will heal quickly. It’s not like I was seriously hurt.”

“No. That kid disrespected the above. He’ll pay the price.”

“Hye-yoon-ah. Then you’ll be lonely.”

“What?”

“If there’s someone who truly cares about you, keep them by your side. Otherwise, they’ll become your enemy.”

Earnest and sincere persuasion.

Hyeyoon listened to what I said and made a thoughtful expression.

Then Hye-yoon looked at me sharply and asked.

“Did anyone ask you a favor? Regarding Elin?”

“Oh, no. Who asked me to do that? I’m just saying that because I’m not feeling well.”

Hyeyoon didn’t realize that what I said was a lie.

Perhaps it was because I also wanted to clear up the ripples that Elin had experienced. To be honest, it wasn’t a lie.

Hyeyoon, who had been thinking with her legs crossed, closed her eyes, nodded slightly, and answered.

“Well, since you say that, I’ll think about it. I’m not usually that merciful, though.”

“Yeah. I thought about it well. It’s not good if people are too strict. Then they lose popularity.”

“Popularity? Popularity…….”

Hyeyoon covered her mouth and kicked and laughed.

“Why are you laughing?”

“No. I wonder what that means to a mafia boss.”

“Aren’t all leaders the same, whether they’re mafia bosses or club presidents? This is just general advice.”

Hyeyoon checked her phone and stood up.

“I should probably go to the office soon. I should go and do some work. Do you want to come with me?”

“Me? No. What am I going to do there? I’ll go home.”

“No. Let’s go together. Give me someone to talk to. Okay?”

It seems like Hyeyoon is acting more and more like a child these days.

Well… Since you gave a positive answer regarding Ms. Elin, should I make a small concession?

I took the elevator with Hye-yoon.

“What’s for dinner tonight?”

Hyeyoon asked while pressing the elevator button.

“We’re having seaweed soup for dinner tonight.”

“I don’t like seaweed soup. I’d rather eat budaejjigae.”

You’re a mafia boss and you’re complaining about side dishes. Ego.

***

That night.

Han Hyeon-ho’s mansion.

Han Hyun-ho’s spacious room had been a mess for a long time.

Han Hyun-ho, who had gulped down the soju, slammed the bottle down and muttered to himself.

◦ Fuck ….. I will kill you.

Han Hyun-ho was completely ruined by the incident involving Bin Hye-yoon.

He was clearly labeled as a problem child within the group and was stripped of all his positions. Naturally, he was officially excluded from the line of succession, and now his uncle Han Pil-chan does not even pay attention to Han Hyun-ho. He said he will no longer take care of his nephew.

It got to the point where there was even talk of completely removing Han Hyeon-ho from the family register.

What the hell… was I that wrong? What did I do wrong?

Why is that little brat Uncle so mean? He beats me up with a golf club.

Bin Hye-yoon is that arrogant? Huh? How great do you think you are?

Han Hyun-ho’s cheeks trembled with anger.

Bin Hye-yoon and Woo Sung-won won’t leave me alone.

At that moment, Han Hyun-ho’s phone rang.

Huh? Who is it?

Han Hyun-ho frowned as he checked his phone with trembling, drunken hands.

What is this number…….?

Han Hyun-ho quickly answered the phone.

“Are you having a hard time these days?”

The person who called said this right away.

A voice that was very dignified but showed no emotion.

“Who, who are you?”

When Han Hyun-ho, who had a rough beard from not shaving for several days due to being drunk, asked in surprise, the person on the phone answered calmly.

“Excluded from inheritance, ignored in the family, no one recognizes your abilities…. So you’re suffering, right?”

“Fuck……. Who are you!!”

Han Hyun-ho shouted, his anger exploding.

The person on the phone laughed bitterly and continued talking.

“A person related to the elderly.”

Elder??

If you are an elderly person…….?

Han Hyun-ho was also a son of a wealthy family, so he knew who the nickname “Elder” was.

Could that be… a big shot in politics?

When he heard the word ‘elder’, Han Hyeon-ho sobered up completely.

He jumped up and answered the phone properly.

“Uh, uh, what did you do to me, sir……..”

“I’m saying this because I think Mr. Han Hyun-ho is really suffering these days.”

The caller still spoke in a dry, emotionless tone.

“I’m so sick of it these days……”

Han Hyeon-ho cried like that.

The person who called responded leisurely.

“The elder will give Mr. Han Hyun-ho a chance to restore his honor. If he does this well, Mr. Han Hyun-ho will be able to ride the elder’s line. What do you think?”

“Yes??”

When Han Hyun-ho reacted in surprise, the person on the phone smiled and said.

“Let’s meet and talk.”

“Huh? What’s going on…….”

“If you do this well, Mr. Han Hyun-ho may be able to take over the group. Since you have an elder.”

Han Hyun-ho thought, clenching his fists.

I don’t know what’s going on, but this is a chance to restore your honor.

He bit his lips hard and answered.

“Okay. Where should we meet?”