CHAPTER 29
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"Great work stalling, Secretary Jeon," Astrid said as opened the passport holder to inspect her brother's belongings.
Secretary Jeon then removed his cap and fixed his hair. Who knew CEO Jung was such a fast runner? But if all that cardio meant his sister would be happy, then it's all worth it.
"Mission accomplished," Miss Manoban said grinning from ear to ear. Then took what seems to be a black card from one of the passport holder's pockets. "This calls for a celebration. A shopping celebration. I heard the new Birkin's here. If we go now, I can beat Veronica Kim from getting it. I'll get you a new suit too. Gucci has some good one. What do you think about a pink one? No?"
She waved the card.
"I don't think your brother would appreciate you taking his credit card, Miss Manoban."
She rolled her eyes.
"My brother wouldn't mind me swiping his card when I helped him swipe the girl, would he?"
Without another word, she turned around and walked—briskly, away. More like escaping.
He chuckled before followed her retreating figure. But before they disappeared in the crowd, he took a quick glance back towards his sister and Mr. Jung. He smiled.
They'll deal with the dating rumors later.
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A loud scream made Kevin run up the stairs in a matter of seconds and barge into Miss Kim's bedroom.
"Miss Kim!" he exclaimed. Is there anything wrong—"
"Asher oppa!" she screeched. "Asher oppa!"
She pointed at her phone. Confused, he walked closer to his boss and took the device.
[BREAKING] JHS Entertainment's former CEO was seen early this morning at Incheon Airport with an unknown female kissing. According to some eye-witness, the two were engaged in an argument before said woman kissed the young chaebol. JHS Entertainment is yet to comment on this issue. Below are some clips of the scene.
He was lost for words. Clearly, Mr. Jung knew the woman and held strong emotions for her. It could be seen in the way he hugged her that he care for her more than an average person should. And he didn't push her away when she kissed him. Instead, he kissed back.
He then turned to a teary-eyes Miss Kim. She ha loved Mr. Jung for as long as he could remember. And from her father's stories, Miss Kim grew up with only Mr. Jung as the apple of her eye. He knows it's true since whenever she sees him, it's like CEO Jung hung the moon and the stars.
He can't imagine how hurt she is right now.
"Miss Kim—"
"How can they do this to me?!" she yelled. "Asher oppa... how can he do this?!"
Kevin crouched down a bit to see Miss Kim's face clearly. Her eyes were red and she had tears falling on her puffy cheeks. Her hair was a mess too and the silk eye cover that matched her silk pajamas was used as a headband.
"Miss Kim, it's okay. There's a much better match for you aside from Mr. Jung—"
"It's unfair!" she blurted out.
"Miss Kim, all's fair in love and war—"
Miss Kim shot him a deadly glare. But her glare wasn't scary at all. She looked like a dumpling. And no one dies because of a dumpling.
"But he's unfair! That poor girl clearly loved her but he broke her heart! He's so unfair to her!"
His mouth flew wide open.
What?
She then started to cry.
"The girl... clearly loved him... she ran with no shoes... and... and... it's like in those dramas, the guy thinks he's doing the right thing but he's being stupid. Asher oppa is stupid! I'm gonna tell him how stupid he is the next time I see him!"
The video he just watched did have audio. And their conversation was clear enough for the viewers to understand.
He couldn't help himself from letting out his suppressed chuckle. Was he just worried for nothing?
He stood up and smiled at his boss.
"Would you like to have your breakfast in bed, Miss Kim?" he asked.
Miss Kim looked up at him. "I want eggs, bacon, and some pancakes, please. And I'm eating in the garden. I need to update my i********:. It's been like... twelve hours since I updated."
"As you wish, Miss Kim."
He was worried for nothing.
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Veronica heaved a heavy sigh as soon as Secretary Kim walked out of her bedroom. Her gaze landed back towards her phone as she scrolled back to the image of Asher and the girl.
So she's the one he's been seeing in that pub. She's the girl that made him change his mind about getting treatment. And yes, she knew all about his cancer and was the first person to push him to go abroad to get help. But he didn't want to because he said it was too much trouble. That he'd rather live his life normally than live a borrowed life full of treatments and doctor's appointments.
She let her tears flow freely. She's hurt, yes, but if this girl is what it takes to make Asher give life a second chance, she'll be fine. As long as he's happy and healthy, it doesn't matter if it's with her or not.
She glanced at her bedside table where a framed picture of her and Asher was. It was taken during her graduation day. Even in his busiest, he still made it. Even if her parents couldn't, it was still the happiest day in her life because of him.
"I'll be fine," she said to herself as she wiped off her tears. "I'm Veronica Kim. Korea's It-Girl. It's his loss, not mine."
She smiled—tried to. She watched her reflection on the mirror of her vanity table. She's Veronica Kim. She's beautiful, smart and rich. A total package. But it seems like she's still not good enough for the only man she'd ever loved.
She buried her face into her pillow and cried for a good ten minutes. Then she heard soft knocks on her door.
"Miss Kim? Your breakfast is ready out in the garden."
She let out a sigh before glancing back towards her reflection, wiping off her tears and forcing a smile. She didn't want Secretary Kim to see her sad. She didn't want anyone to see her cry over a man. She cleared her throat before opening the door.
"Ugh! It's exhausting to be this beautiful."
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