episode_0047

A quiet beach road.

Fortunately, the road was quiet since the holiday season was over. Of course, that was also because Seol-hee had cleverly found a road where other cars didn’t travel.

We drove in an open car.

Of course, the car I was riding in was a sports car driven by Seol-hee. How many sports cars does this kid have?

The car Seol-hee was driving now was a bright red Lamborghini convertible.

“Do you remember the last time we drove?”

Seol-hee smiled and asked while holding the steering wheel.

Are you talking about the last time you went for a drive with Seol-hee for the first time?

I nodded, adjusting my seat belt.

“I remember. It was not long after I first met you.”

“Right? At that time, I had a lot of worries because of Bin Hye-yoon. Even now, I have a lot of worries because of that woman.”

I closed my eyes and felt the refreshing wind blowing in front of me.

Hmm… This is what it feels like to drive an open car. It’s refreshing.

Seol-hee slowed down the car and glanced at me before opening her mouth again.

“Yeah. Bin Hye-yoon is a great woman. Do you remember what your father said earlier?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Your father said he wished Bin Hye-yoon was his daughter.”

Oh, that’s right.

Why is that chairman talking nonsense in front of his daughter? Tsk.

When I didn’t answer, Seol-hee continued talking on her own.

“Yes. I admit it. Bin Hye-yoon is a better woman than me.”

“Huh? What did you say?”

“You honestly thought the same thing, didn’t you?”

Seol-hee glanced at me again and asked in a slightly cold tone.

Um… What should I say? Honestly, I’ve never thought about it that way and I don’t want to.

“That’s the funniest shit I’ve heard all year. I never thought of it like that.”

“You’re so kind, Seongwon. But you know what? It’s okay to be honest with me.”

Seol-hee smiled a little gloomily.

When I turned my head and stared at Seol-hee’s face, Seol-hee pursed her lips slightly and continued speaking with a melancholy smile.

“Ever since I was little, there was no one better than me among my peers. Everyone was uglier than me, less intelligent than me, and less rich than me. I thought I was the best in the world. Wherever I went, I was always the main character.”

“……”

“But when I got to know Bin Hye-yoon… The world where I was the main character completely fell apart. Bin Hye-yoon is prettier, smarter, and more wealthy than me. Honestly, do you think so too?”

Why would Seol-hee say something like that? Is it because she feels victimized?

Anyway, I told you earlier that the chairman said something unnecessary.

“I don’t really think so. Hyeyoon is a mafia.”

I had no choice but to answer like that.

Seol-hee smiled brightly.

“Yeah. Bin Hye-yoon is a mafia? Thanks for saying that.”

Seol-hee answered like that and reached out and grabbed my hand.

Huh? What is this skinship?

“Can I hold your hand while driving?”

Seol-hee asked without taking her eyes off the front.

Uhm… Well. It’s not like we’re kissing, just holding hands or something.

I didn’t answer. Instead, I nodded.

“What warm hands.”

When Seol-hee said that, I felt like joking.

“I have cold hands and feet?”

“Don’t joke.”

The car, which had been running for a while, stopped at the beach.

We walked along the beach where the waves were crashing and talked for a while.

Hmm… the atmosphere is a bit strange.

Could this be… a date??

No. I thought I was just going for a quick drive? Could it be that Seol-hee suddenly came up to me?

Hey. No way. Seol-hee is a friend. A friend.

How could I have thought that if I didn’t have prince syndrome… Ahem.

“I wanted to ask you something……. Can you answer me?”

Seol-hee looked at me, smiled, and asked.

“What question?”

“When you were at the daycare center. Why did you take such good care of Bin Hye-yoon?”

It seems like a question of reproach, but also a question of curiosity.

I thought about it.

Why did I take such good care of Hye-yoon back then? Everyone else treated Hye-yoon like a swindler and a fool.

“Just… because I felt bad for him.”

In the end, I could only give such an obvious answer. No other answer came to mind.

“You felt bad for Bin Hye-yoon?”

“Yeah. You don’t know what kind of child Hye-yoon was at the orphanage. At that time, Hye-yoon was…….”

The image of little Hye-yoon, small and shabby, flashed vividly before my eyes.

“……. At that time, Hye-yoon was a very miserable and lonely child. I don’t want to talk more about it, but that’s how it was. I don’t really want to talk about those days.”

“It’s painful and lonely……”

Seol-hee turned her gaze towards the sea and answered calmly.

“I’m like that these days too?”

“Huh?”

“No. Nothing.”

Seol-hee looked at me and asked innocently.

“Want to rest for a bit at the motel?”

……For a moment, my eyes were drawn to the black stockings Seol-hee was wearing. Her pretty legs……

Oops. You can’t fall for this provocation here.

This is just a joke to me.

“Don’t make ridiculous jokes. Have you ever been to a motel?”

“Oh my. Seongwon is also secretly sharp. That’s right. I’ve never been to a motel.”

Seol-hee answered with a big smile.

“I’ve never been to a hotel that costs less than a million won a night. I can’t have my first experience at a cheap motel.”

“Huh? First time??”

Seol-hee smiled sadly again and whispered in a charming voice.

“Just kidding.”

***

That night.

I was watching TV and eating a banana at home alone when the doorbell rang.

-Ding dong! Ding dong!

Um… Hye-yoon is in Russia right now? Who came to this house?

I woke up with a start and checked the intercom, a little surprised.

Ellen?

Why is Elin here? At this hour?

I was so surprised that I quickly opened the front door.

When I opened the door, Elin, who had taken off the bandage on her head but was still on crutches, was looking at me with a glum expression.

Why is this happening? Why is Elin looking at me like this?

“…….A hooligan.”

Elin opened her mouth like that with a dull expression.

Me, a hooligan? What is this older sister talking about?

Ellen came in with a staggering gait, walking on crutches, and sat down on the sofa, glaring at me with a look of contempt.

What, what crime do you think I committed? Why are you looking at me like this?

Ellen stared at me, then cleared her throat and opened her mouth.

“Since Boss and Alex are doing important work in Russia, I was worried that something might happen to you in the meantime, so I put you under surveillance.”

What, what?

Elin looked at me again with contempt and added:

“I never would have thought that the young master, who seemed innocent and ignorant of the ways of the world, would be two-timing……”

Hey, both legs?

Did you see me driving with Seol-hee today??

“Hey, two-timing! That’s ridiculous! Who two-timing?”

“Who would that be? It must be you. As soon as the boss went to Russia, didn’t he go on a date with Hwarang Group’s youngest daughter, Yoo Seol-hee?”

“A date?”

Okay, wait a minute. A date?

Yeah. It could have seemed like that. Ugh… How do I get through this crisis? I can’t let Hye-yoon find out?

This won’t work. I have to counterattack.

“You’re keeping tabs on me? By what right? Did Hye-yoon give you permission?”

“You may not want to believe it, but you are Black Emily’s VIP. Of course, you need to check on your safety from time to time. But……. How can a human be like this? Aren’t you ashamed in front of your boss?”

“Oh, no. We didn’t go on a date. I had dinner with Hwarang Group Chairman Yoo Seon-ho today because something important had happened. After that, I went out for a bit with Yoo Seol-hee to help with digestion.”

“Outing?”

Elin opened her eyes squintingly and looked at me with more contempt.

“Oh my god… There’s no boss but you, Master… How can you be like this? Huh?”

“No,. Yoo Seol-hee and I are definitely not like that. We weren’t even in a relationship. Really.”

Ugh…….. This is so unfair.

Originally, I was planning to just finish eating with Chairman Yoo Seon-ho and come home… But Seol-hee suggested we go for a drive, so there was this misunderstanding…

Elin stared at me and answered.

“When the boss comes back, I’ll report everything. I can’t just ignore the fact that the young master is looking at another woman.”

Oh. Well, then… Ellin hasn’t reported to Hye-yoon yet.

Phew. That’s a relief.

I almost sighed in relief.

It’s not too late. Let’s somehow fix this.

“Uh, Uh. Ms. Elin. You see, really, Yoo Seol-hee and I are not that kind of relationship. If you report something like that, Hye-yoon will be angry at Ms. Elin instead? It’s obvious that Hye-yoon will be angry that you’re slandering me with a strange report. Don’t you remember me saving you when Ms. Elin was excommunicated? Yes? ”

When that story came up, Ellen’s expression changed slightly.

Yeah, Ellen definitely owed me a lot.

Ellen cleared her throat and answered.

“Well, thanks to you, Master, I’ve regained some of my boss’ trust. But how can I just ask about this and move on-”

“No, really. Look into my eyes, Ellen. Do I look like a panting puppy to another woman? Yes?”

Oh man. I’m going crazy. And I was desperate.

Ellen looked into my eyes and answered as if she had lost.

“Yes. I guess what you said is right. But it’s strange. In the photo my subordinate sent, the two of them definitely looked like they were in love…… Hmm…….”

“No, really. Seolhee, that guy is really good at showing off his skills. In Ellin’s eyes, I looked like someone who would be swayed by temptation. I’m disappointed. Really.”

Ugh… Seolhee. I’m sorry.

In order to overcome this crisis, I have no choice but to follow you.

When I came out a little louder, Ellen covered her mouth with her hand again, coughed, and said.

“What…… Let’s just ask this first. Your Majesty. You are no longer an ordinary person. Please act so as not to be misunderstood.”

“Yes, let’s do that.”

Phew – I really need to be careful from now on.

I never would have guessed that Ellen would be keeping an eye on me.

Ellen tried to stand up again, using her cane.

“Then I will go back now. Your Majesty, please rest comfortably-”

At that moment, the cane Elin was holding slipped on the wooden floor. Elin lost her balance for a moment.

Oh my.

I quickly went over and tried to catch Elin safely.

So touching~

uh?

What is this feeling?

While trying to support Elin from behind, one of my hands went into Elin’s bust…….

“Gyaaah!”

……..Fuck.

***

That moment.

A shady underground parking lot.

There, Han Hyeon-ho met someone.

A killer with amazing skills. Han Hyun-ho was barely able to find him and make contact.

Hoo Jae-goo was a contract killer with quite a reputation in the industry.

Han Hyeon-ho was so overwhelmed by the atmosphere when he encountered Hoo Jae-goo that he hesitated and took a step back.

A human whose body smells like blood.

A person who truly considers murder as a karma for living.

Just by meeting Hoo Jae-goo’s gaze, Han Hyun-ho felt a fear he had never felt from any other human being.

“Do you want to get rid of Bin Hye-yoon?”

After hearing that, Hoo Jae-gu laughed to himself for a long time.

“What a really fun idea. Hey. Master. Do you know who Bin Hye-yoon is?”

“I know. Mr. Hoo Jae-gu? You don’t have to worry about that. I have a lot of connections.”

“Ah. The politicians ordered it. Just looking at it.”

Han Hyun-ho was so surprised that he couldn’t answer.

You noticed that even though I didn’t say anything.

After laughing to himself for a while, Hoo Jae-gu opened his mouth again.

“Okay. It’ll be fun for me too. But Bin Hye-yoon is a huge deal. You’ll have to give her at least hundreds of millions of won, right?”

“I’ll give you ten billion.”

“Ah. Blowing the head off Black Emily Boss. It won’t even work. You’ll have to give me at least three billion, right?”

Ugh……. It’s more expensive than I thought.

Well, if you don’t have enough money, your elders will support you.

“Okay, let’s do that. I’ll give you as much money as you want. But there’s a condition.”

“Condition?”

“Please also kill the guy named Woo Sung-won who is next to Bin Hye-yoon.”

“Woo Sung-won? Who is he? Is he Bin Hye-yoon’s subordinate?”

When Han Hyeon-ho did not respond, Hoo Jae-gu raised his little finger and continued speaking.

“Ah. It’s Bin Hye-yoon. Well, if you give me the money properly, I can get rid of one more as a service. Of course.”

Only then did Han Hyeon-ho catch his breath.

Phew… Bin Hye-yoon, Woo Sung-won. You guys are finished now too.

Hoo Jae-gu spoke decisively, smoking a cigarette.

“It’s very difficult to kill a Black Emily boss. I know this because I once worked for the mafia. It’s impossible for an outsider who doesn’t know anything to successfully assassinate her. The security and guards are tight.”

“Huh? Well, then……?”

Hoo Jae-goo answered after lighting a cigarette with a lighter.

“I need an assistant inside Black Emily. I absolutely need one. I have to find an assistant first.”