Chapter 556 – Rebellion (4)
I am stunned by the unexpected appearance of a big man.
Future Group.
Undisputed No. 1 in the Korean business world.
I never would have guessed that Naeun was the daughter of the Lim family who leads the future group.
“… “Excuse me, but what is your relationship with Naeun?”
Vice President Lim Ji-hoon smiles bitterly at my question.
“This…, Looks like he didn’t talk about his family often.”
Yes.
Naeun was particularly reluctant to talk about his family.
They said they came from a strict family, so I thought it was because I didn’t have very good memories of that time, but I guess that wasn’t necessarily true.
I don’t feel betrayed for being deceived.
To put it bluntly, even if I were Naeun, I would have hidden it.
Even if you are the daughter of an ordinary chaebol, there will be hundreds of flies that will land on her. If it is revealed that she is the daughter of Mirae Group, what kind of uproar will there be? It is easy to see even without looking.
He continues.
“This is my brother. “First brother.”
“First…”
Imagine the family relationship of the future group that is known to the public.
I think I heard that the Chairman of Mirae Group has three sons…
This is why we couldn’t deduce that she was the daughter of the future group.
“Uhm…, That’s strange. As far as I know, the chairman of Mirae Group had three sons, right?”
Lim Cheol-ho, Chairman of Mirae Group.
It is officially known that he has three sons.
But then, out of nowhere, Naeun is Chairman Lim’s daughter.
There is a good reason why they hide their daughter, who is in her early 20s and is a successful A-level hunter.
“Isn’t there something that can’t be avoided in every family?”
Lim Ji-hoon answers with an embarrassed tone.
It’s an unavoidable situation.
A rough picture is drawn.
In the first place, there is only one reason why chaebol families hide the existence of their children.
There is a high probability that Naeun was born out of wedlock.
It’s not that important in this situation.
Whether Naeun was born out of wedlock.
“Going back to what we were talking about a little while ago… “You are requesting termination of Naeun’s contract.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Cancel the contract.
I ask while looking at Lim Ji-hoon’s face, who has a smile similar to Naeun’s on his mouth.
“Why are you suddenly requesting termination of the contract?”
“This is the Chairman’s will.”
Chairman Lim Cheol-ho directly ordered Naeun’s contract to be terminated?
As if he sensed the doubt in my gaze, he added an explanation.
“As a father, you don’t want your daughter to engage in dangerous work.”
“Is that so?”
It doesn’t quite ring true.
I have to believe that he cared so much for an extramarital child whose existence was not even known to the outside world.
“You seem to be misunderstanding something.”
He read my indifferent attitude and opened his mouth again.
“Although Naeun’s existence was hidden due to unavoidable circumstances, the Chairman truly cares for Naeun. That goes for me and my younger brother as well. Even though she has a different mother, we never once considered Naeun as someone else.”
“…”
The sincerity can be felt in the calm words and facial expressions.
Of course, even if you know what’s going on in the water, you can’t know what’s inside a person’s heart, so only you will know if it’s an act or sincerity.
At least to me, the current appearance didn’t seem fake.
“Please.”
He bows his head.
“Please consider the feelings of the family. Of course, I will pay any amount of penalty.”
I feel strange.
The words are clearly an earnest request, but why does it sound like a subtle threat?
“I understand how your family feels.”
It’s quite common.
Conflict between children who want to become hunters and parents who do not want this.
Hunter is definitely an attractive job.
If things go well, you can win not only money and fame, but even power.
But this is only if everything goes well.
The number of hunters who reach that point is infinitely small.
So what happens to the rest?
It’s obvious.
Die or retire due to injury.
In particular, haven’t parents lived through more confusing times than now?
That’s why he doesn’t want my son or his daughter’s life to die in vain.
A common argument that can easily occur in any family.
That’s why it gets on my nerves.
To be exact, time.
Why have you been quiet until now?
If she really didn’t want her daughter to be a hunter, she should have made her quit right away.
“But I don’t think it will be an easy decision.”
He shook his head as if he understood my answer.
“I guess so. Losing members from a few elite guilds would be a huge blow.”
“No. “I’m not worried about that.”
This guy, you’re misunderstanding something.
“It is undoubtedly true that Na-eun is an important member of our guild.”
That cannot be denied.
After being given sufficient preparation time, Naeun is literally invincible.
When all kinds of magic are packed into the characteristic ‘bubble’ and fired at once, the instantaneous firepower is such that not even I can match it.
However, it is not easy to decide to terminate the contract because of the lack of ability.
To what extent can I hesitate in making a decision?
“I’m putting it off because I don’t know how much of Naeun’s will is involved in terminating the contract.”
This is it.
Discord with family members who do not like hunter work?
Request for termination of contract?
You can understand it.
However, it must be something Naeun personally decides.
“I would like to have a chat with Naeun before terminating the contract, so please make a space for me.”
When I make that request, the other person’s face hardens slightly.
“I’m sorry, but that might be a bit difficult.”
“Difficult?”
“The Chairman does not want Naeun to be tied to past relationships any longer.”
It’s a relationship from the past.
I’m starting to get irritated.
It seems like the chairman is trying to subtly pressure me with every answer he gives.
You picked the wrong person, kid.
“If that’s the case, I won’t be able to cancel the contract either.”
“…”
“I think that in order to reach an amicable agreement, we need to take a step back, but Mr. Vice President, you are only talking nice words, but you are not giving in on anything?”
He says he wants to end things amicably, but in action, he wants me to give in and give up everything.
If this isn’t a sign of a thief, what is it?
Yes.
I know too.
When it comes to financial resources or power, such as those of Future Group, it is easier to receive than to give up.
But you also have to do that while looking at the other person.
“Cancel a contract? If you want, you should do it. There is no need for a penalty. Instead.”
I definitely took a step back.
Cancellation of contract?
I will do it, this is it.
There is no penalty.
But you are the one requesting cancellation.
“Please bring the contracting parties. “If the person concerned just asks to cancel, we will do it right away.”
Bring Lim Na-eun, you bastard.
* * *
The conversation with Kim Do-jin gave Lim Ji-hoon a very unfamiliar experience.
He was always the absolute best.
A polite tone and request are nothing more than respect and consideration to get the other person to bow their head with less pride.
It was no different now.
Like asking for a favor, like asking me to consider your feelings.
Although that was said, in reality it was a notice.
When I say something nice, it’s like telling me to give you what I want.
However, the other party rejected it.
“… “It’s fun.”
It was fresh.
Maybe it’s because I’m young.
Or maybe it’s because I rose to a fairly high position at a young age.
“Full of spirit, yes.”
I didn’t feel bad.
Just say something.
Should I say that it feels like a big dog growling while trying to force you around the neighborhood?
So it was funnier and more enjoyable.
Because in his eyes, he’s just a cute puppy.
He left work immediately and went home and knocked on the door of the study on the second floor used by his father, Chairman Lim Cheol-ho.
Knock!
“Come in.”
Rattling!
When she opens the door and goes in, a middle-aged man is sitting in front of a large desk with his back straight.
Lim Cheol-ho.
The head of the future group.
He asked.
“What are the results?”
“I won’t cancel the contract until Na-eun says it herself.”
His whitish eyebrows twitch.
“Insolent guy.”
After expressing his feelings for Kim Do-jin, he asked again.
“What should I do?”
“I plan to do whatever you want.”
“Something annoying may happen.”
“I know. But it’s better than removing it.”
After hearing his answer, Lim Cheol-ho’s eyes sparkle.
“Are you that outstanding?”
“What…, Not to that extent.”
It’s not difficult to remove.
However, there was a problem after that.
“There is a lot of interest.”
“Hmm…, That’s also true.”
“Well, don’t worry too much. I will talk to you carefully and bring you back.”
“Okay. “I trust you will take care of it without any problems.”
“Yes.”
“Just go out and see.”
After leaving the study, he went straight through the fourth floor and stood in front of the iron gate blocking the stairs leading to the top, the fifth floor.
[User authentication begins.]
A mechanical sound is heard.
Place your eye and index finger in turn on the terminal installed next to the door.
[Verified.]
[Welcome.]
Eventually the door opens.
Slam!
As you walk up, the lights turn on one by one, and the view of the 5th floor slowly comes into view.
The scenery itself is not much different from other floors.
It’s just that what’s stored inside is different.
He headed towards the door, which was closely guarded by a man.
“Please open the door.”
“Yes, Vice President.”
He bows his head politely, then immediately turns around, opens the tightly locked door, and steps aside.
Lim Ji-hoon enters the room.
The owner of the room is sitting on a bed beautifully decorated with white lace.
“This guy, if my brother is here, I should at least pretend to know him.”
Even though she clearly heard the sound of her door opening, he gently scolded her as she stared out the window.
Only then does her head turn.
Blank eyes with no sense of motivation at all.
When he finally faced her younger sister, he opened his mouth.
“Let’s go out with my brother for a little bit tomorrow.”
“… Going out?”
“Okay. “Your guild leader, we couldn’t communicate well.”
While saying that, he approached and whispered into my sister’s ear as her body was shaking slightly.
“So, try to convince me yourself.”
“… Okay.”
All she could do was nod her head helplessly.
