Okhee wanted to respond that she couldn’t say goodbye because of them. But there were too many eyes watching. Both store employees and a gossip-loving couple from the neighborhood. She couldn’t let the elegant and sophisticated image she had built up until now collapse because of those two.
So, Okhee gently asked in a low tone.
“Long time no see, but what brings you here?”
“What else? I came to buy bags and shoes.”
So audacious, so full of herself.
While Okhee suppressed the irritation that had risen to her throat, Taehee greeted the woman with a nod.
“Hello, Mrs. Jaehee. How have you been?”
Unlike what she did to Okhee, she smiled brightly and slightly bowed to the woman.
“Oh, Taehee, it’s been so long. Why are you so pretty? With your specs and height, you could participate in Miss Korea. Huh?”
Despite the polite response, sincerity could be felt in the woman’s voice.
Feeling annoyed again, Okhee ground her teeth.
When seeing our Yeonseo, you must be worried since she still looks like a child, they said, but now she’s talking about Miss Korea?
But once again, Okhee smiled without showing any signs of her annoyance, maintaining a gentle demeanor.
“You too. You’re 29 already, what’s this about Miss Korea?”
“Last year’s Miss Korea was also 29… Well, I guess it’s a bit late.”
Seeing Okhee glaring at her, the quick-witted woman closed her mouth.
Only then did Okhee look at the manager.
How could he do this, treating a VIP like me like this? If it were in line with my temper, I would have slapped the manager countless times by now. But now, she was elegant and noble Kim Okhee.
The daughter-in-law of Songhyun Electronics and the daughter of the famous regional oil mill, Kim Okhee.
In such a situation, she had to show her noblesse oblige, Okhee thought to herself.
“I’m feeling a bit annoyed. How should I understand the current situation?”
Standing upright, the manager calmly explained the situation with an apologetic expression.
“We followed the department store’s rules and assisted with the reservation for VVIP customers like you. Even if there is a waiting list on the same day, we prioritize reservations for VIP customers. Oh, you don’t need to worry. I, as your manager, will assist you as usual. The staff can also take care of you on behalf of VVIP customers.”
After hearing that, Okhee couldn’t express even a small amount of irritation.
All because of that guy showing the true meaning of noblesse oblige.
And he claims to be a VVIP in this department store? The guy who has never been here for sure?
“They graciously allowed VVIP customers to proceed with reservations at the same time, so we didn’t contact you separately. Ah, you said it’s fine for the staff to take care of you instead of me, as a VVIP customer.”
Saying so, Okhee found it hard to be even a bit annoyed.
All because of that guy showing the true meaning of noblesse oblige.
It’s not like those beggars are VVIPs. Kang Sajun claims to be VVIP at this department store?
She has never been here, that’s for sure.
“Not bad. Let’s proceed with the VVIP reservation.”
Following the manager’s words, the store staff immediately led Okhee and Taehee to the reserved area.
The woman who called herself Jaehee smirked, and Okhee glanced at her with a composed smile.
Jun, who had been quietly observing the situation from a distance, approached Taehee.
“Min Taehee, I’ll take care of Mother, so you go shopping and come back. You said shopping is more comfortable alone.”
Jun casually said, taking out his wallet from the back pocket of his pants. Given the strict issuance conditions, most people might have one, but Jun’s wallet was filled with black cards from various credit card companies.
Internally surprised, Okhee didn’t show it. Seems like credit card companies care more about quantity than quality these days. To think that guy, a club owner and the son of a manager, is throwing around black cards.
When Jun took out a card and handed it to Taehee, she accepted it as if it were familiar.
“Well, you have a better eye for these things than I do. Please take care of our mother.”
Passing by Okhee and Seontae, Taehee was about to leave the store when Jun called her again.
“Min Taehee.”
Turning around as if asking why she’s being called, Taehee calmly added,
“Our grandfather prefers a sophisticated style over a feminine one. He likes pants over skirts. Just keep that in mind.”
Acknowledging it, Taehee left the store. At the same time, Seontae approached Jun.
“Jun, is our Taehee going to meet our grandfather or something?”
Okhee’s eyes narrowed at the mention of “our” Taehee.
That guy is unbelievable.
“I already greeted Mother, so I should also introduce Taehee to Grandfather.”
Casually responding, Jun turned his gaze to Hyeseok, who was sitting on the velvet sofa, unable to breathe properly.
Looking through the shelves absentmindedly, Jun picked up a pair of comfortable design mid-heel mules, checked the size, and approached the sofa.
“Mother, would you like to try these on?”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
