“Sir, I came to pick up Ms. Tae In, but they absolutely wouldn’t let me in.”
At Kim’s words, Nok Hyun furrowed his brows.

It was partly what he had expected.

Tae In’s press conference had brought even bigger issues than expected.

He was sure that they would not put Tae In at risk again, as even the police, who failed to investigate properly, were being criticized.

But who could have imagined that they would confine Tae In in her house.

“I’ll handle it myself.”
After ending the call with Kim, Nok Hyun called Tae In.

But Tae In did not answer the phone.

He opened the app to check on Tae In’s situation, but the robot was lying on the bed, looking at the ceiling.

Nok Hyun immediately stood up, interrupting his work.

Without even thinking to call Lee Kyung, he drove directly to Tae In’s house.

Fortunately, it was not too far from the company, so he arrived quickly.

Thanks to having called his fatherinlaw in advance, he was able to enter without a hassle.

Nok Hyun forcibly suppressed his unusually anxious feelings.

If something had happened to Tae In, her fatherinlaw would not have let Nok Hyun into the house.

He thought it might be a trap, but he quickly dismissed the idea.

Jeong Gyu wasn’t stupid enough to do something reckless against HK.

Upon entering the mansion, a waiting staff member guided Nok Hyun to the reception room.

“It’s been a while since we’ve met.”
When Nok Hyun bowed, Jeong Gyu also rose and returned the polite greeting.

“It’s been a while. I believe this is the first time we’ve met since the funeral. Please, have a seat.”
As Nok Hyun sat at the table, tea and refreshments were immediately served.

Jeong Gyu responded with a much gentler smile than expected. Taegang was also within the top 10 in the business world, but it was not on par with HK.

“I noticed that security has been increased.”
“It’s a great blessing that our daughter has returned alive, but it also makes us worry that she might have another accident.”
Loathsome man, Nok Hyun thought to himself before bringing up the main point.

“I’m sorry to have caused you trouble with the press conference. I should have told you in advance, but as you know, there was a big issue at the company.”
“I understand. I heard that there was a custodial investigation.”
“Thank you for understanding.”
Jeong Gyu said he understood with a face that clearly didn’t, and Nok Hyun responded with a face that was clearly not thankful.

“Ah, there was something to congratulate you on. Congratulations on becoming the representative.”
At Jeong Gyu’s words, Nok Hyun forced a smile and then spoke.

“Thank you. That’s why I have something to say to you, about the merger and acquisition matter you mentioned at the beginning of our marriage.”
Nok Hyun elongated the end of his sentence leisurely.

“Are you talking about Taegang Fashion?”
Jeong Gyu lit up as if he had been waiting.

While trying to keep a calm face, all of Nok Hyun’s nerves were focused on Tae In, who would be somewhere in this house.

“I’d like to proceed with it soon. What do you think, fatherinlaw?”

The notion of resolving a problem as big as debt must have been puzzling for Junggyu.

“May I ask why?”
“Though we have to perform a reality check to determine the enterprise value, I have judged that it’s underpriced and its commercial viability is high. It could also be profitable if we collaborate with our department stores and dutyfree shops, and I believe that it could significantly help the currently struggling HK Apparel.”
Junggyu, who had been deep in thought, slowly opened his mouth.

“…I’m fine with it, but it’s all too sudden. Do you have any specific conditions you desire?”
“I would like Ms. Tae In to take over the management. She was also a contributor in reviving Taegang Fashion.”
Junggyu couldn’t answer immediately.

“As you know, our daughter isn’t doing well right now…”
“I am aware. Please consider it slowly and positively. We can discuss the business matters in due course. But for now, I’d like to meet my wife.”
Junggyu’s face revealed his difficulty.

He wasn’t sure yet that Tae In had lost her memory.

It was possible that the two had conspired and staged the entire ordeal. He had no idea what they could plan on a scale of holding a press conference.

Nok Hyun made a polite request, and Junggyu had the right to refuse.

However, Junggyu could not refuse.

He was the rightful successor of HK and had now become its representative.

The weight of the position had the power to turn even a polite request into an obligation.

“She will be in the room at the far left on the second floor. Mr. Jung, please lead the way.”
Nok Hyun followed the housekeeper, Jung, who had been waiting behind, up to the second floor.

He reached the room at the far left on the second floor, which was as spacious as the first floor.

The housekeeper knocked and after hearing Tae In’s response, he stepped back.

Nok Hyun entered the room.

When he turned on the light in the dark room, Tae In, who had been lying on the bed, sat up.