“What…? Clearly an unmarried mother who doesn’t even know the father.”

Hae Jun had a puzzled expression.

‘The child looks decent but a bit… It’s our daughter-in-law, so it’s difficult to point out flaws…’

Madam Hwang spoke to Hae Jun’s mother, trailing off awkwardly.

‘Raising a child alone without knowing who the father is, her life must be difficult. So she must be grateful for this opportunity. If we even offer to send the child abroad to study, she won’t dare mention divorce for the rest of her life, given her situation.’

Han Bo Mi, who was said to have caused trouble by liking men too much, was exactly Sim Hae Jun’s type in terms of appearance. He thought she would be easy, but she unexpectedly played hard to get, and now even a supposed father has appeared?

“Shouldn’t she not come to a meeting like this if she has a man?”

Hae Jun felt wronged, as if he had been scammed.

“Of course not.”

Jae Kyung continued, glancing at Bo Mi.

“Do you have hard feelings towards me?”

Bo Mi could only hang her head, unable to meet Jae Kyung’s eyes.

“How did Jae Kyung… come here.”

“I was surprised it was a matchmaking meeting.”

Jae Kyung’s voice was gentle yet cold, making Bo Mi’s shoulders shrink.

Why does coming to a matchmaking meeting feel so wrong?

With this level of commotion, the staff should have come to quietly intervene, but instead the cafe manager who recognized Jae Kyung instructed the other customers to leave.

“Dad…”

Yeo Reum looked at Jae Kyung with moved eyes. So he really was Dad!

“Jae Kyung. This is…”

Bo Mi tried to explain but swallowed her words. What kind of relationship did she have with Do Jae Kyung…

Above all, she was worried that this situation might cause trouble for Director Hwang Min Jun. If things got complicated, it would tarnish the face of Director Hwang Min Jun who had introduced her to this meeting.

What should I do?

At that moment, Yeo Reum’s small head bumped against Bo Mi’s thigh.

Ah!

The most important thing wasn’t Director Hwang Min Jun. The priority was to protect Yeo Reum from that rude man right away.

Bo Mi took a small deep breath.

Embracing Yeo Reum’s small body, she looked straight at Hae Jun.

“Since… since family has come to find us, I’ll be leaving now.”

Bo Mi lifted Yeo Reum into her arms, tensing her muscles. Yeo Reum hugged Bo Mi’s neck tightly and glared at Hae Jun. The small hands touching her nape were damp with tension.

To take Yeo Reum somewhere safe…

“How dare a woman like you reject me? If you do this, I can’t give good news to Director Hwang Min Jun.”

“Watch your language in front of the child.”

“Ha. As if you care about the child. Like you said, aren’t you here because you have something to gain too? Know your place.”

Hae Jun reached out to grab Bo Mi, but Jae Kyung was already in place between them.

“Get out of the way!”

Hae Jun threw a punch at Jae Kyung.

“Jae Kyung!”

“Dad!”

Jae Kyung easily dodged and grabbed Hae Jun by the collar, pulling him close.

“Let go of me, you bastard!”

“Shut your mouth.”

“Did I say anything wrong? Huh? You’re not exactly an upright guy either, are you?”

“I said shut your mouth.”

Jae Kyung’s expression turned menacing. He had the customers cleared out since it didn’t seem like things would be settled quietly, but this wasn’t a side of himself he particularly wanted to show in front of Bo Mi and Yeo Reum.

“Let go! Don’t order me around!”

Hae Jun twisted his body trying to break free, but Jae Kyung’s strength pushed him back against a pillar, leaving him unable to move.

Hae Jun glared at Jae Kyung resentfully. He was reminded anew how tall and strong Jae Kyung was – the type he hated most. He didn’t like Jae Kyung’s pale, weed-like face either.

“If you’re not lacking, why are you coming back now after playing around and discarding her?”

“Stop it. The child is listening.”

Seeing Yeo Reum’s frightened face, Jae Kyung felt his anger rising. Just because she was a child didn’t mean she couldn’t understand adults’ words.

The slander about his father, the criticism of his mother, the ridiculous “truths” that reporters had chased after in his childhood – the malice that surrounding adults had let slip still remained as painful memories for Jae Kyung.

“So what if the kid hears? The kid should know too. That her mom came here to lobby Hwang Construction by selling her body.”

Where did they find such trash to match with Bo Mi?

Jae Kyung’s hostility towards Director Hwang Min Jun only deepened.

“Bo Mi. Take Yeo Reum and leave.”

Jae Kyung turned his head to speak to Bo Mi while restraining Hae Jun.

“You son of a bitch! Let go of me!”

Hae Jun flexed his muscles, his face red with anger, but Jae Kyung didn’t budge an inch.

“Hey! You bastard! I’ll-”

Just as Hae Jun was about to use all his strength to break free and charge, Jae Kyung’s grip suddenly loosened. Hae Jun fell to the ground from his own momentum.

“You… I’ll sue you!”

“Sue? Do you have any evidence?”

Jae Kyung dusted off his hands as he looked down.

“From the moment I grabbed your collar, what happened here is only known to you and me.”

“Wh… What?”

Only then did Hae Jun notice how desolate his surroundings had become. When did the cafe get so quiet? Only upbeat music played at a high volume, and men in black suits surrounded him.

“Now there’s no one else to worry about.”

Jae Kyung’s voice sent chills down Hae Jun’s spine. Feeling a chill, Hae Jun took a step back with a frightened expression. Had this man always been so intimidating?

Hae Jun looked for Han Bo Mi, but she was nowhere to be seen.

“Try saying that again.”

“You… Who the hell are you?”

“I already told you.”

The corners of Jae Kyung’s mouth turned up loosely, creating deep dimples.

“The child’s father, Han Bo Mi’s man.”

Hae Jun squeezed his eyes shut, feeling that the sight of Jae Kyung smiling gently was far too incongruous.

Ga Jin witnessed Jae Kyung taking out his phone and contacting someone as soon as Yeo Reum ran into the cafe.

A man in a black suit appeared like a shadow and entered the cafe.

In less than a few minutes, customers inside the cafe started coming out one by one.

And following them, a group of men in black suits poured into the cafe like an army.

Finally they’ve appeared. Do Jae Kyung’s personal guard.

The cafe interior was cleared out in an instant, as if they were used to it.

Even if Chairman Do was bedridden, Do Jae Kyung wasn’t just the crown prince of Do Won Group in name only.

Although Lee Hae Young was hostile towards Do Jae Kyung, she thoroughly managed things to ensure there would be no incidents that could tarnish Do Won Group’s image publicly. The fact that Jae Kyung hadn’t had a single scandal until now was also thanks to the capable people around him who handled things well.

Ga Jin watched the personal guard move in perfect unison as if observing a scene from a movie.

It’s a bit… enviable.

It was a different life from his own, where every mistake was reported to his uncle, resulting in exile.

The cafe was cleared out, Sim Hae Jun was thrashing about cluelessly, and watching a fight was the most entertaining thing in the world.

It took about 5 minutes for the cafe to become Do Jae Kyung’s private space.

Ga Jin’s gaze settled on Bo Mi, who was holding Yeo Reum with a pale face.

The now-impossible relationship with Bo Mi made his heart ache for no reason.

By the way, that bastard Sim Hae Jun is running his mouth recklessly just because he can.

“Bo Mi. Take Yeo Reum and leave.”

Jae Kyung, who was cruelly gripping Hae Jun’s collar, shouted to Bo Mi. Bo Mi couldn’t move, either out of concern for Jae Kyung or feeling intimidated by the somehow twisted Sim Hae Jun.

Even in that moment, Bo Mi tried to cover Yeo Reum’s ears and hide her in her arms.

People curious about what was happening inside the cafe approached with a commotion, but were soon blocked by men in black suits.

Sigh… If anyone leaks footage of this, Jae Kyung’s mother Sung Yeon Hee will take action immediately.

Ga Jin clicked his tongue at people’s futile curiosity.

It was better not to risk getting sued and thoroughly defeated by Do Won Group’s army of lawyers who knew no defeat.

Ga Jin thought his role in this mess was to escort Bo Mi out.

“Let’s go. If we stay here, Do Jae Kyung can’t do his job.”

“Ga Jin oppa.”

Bo Mi looked at him as if just noticing Ga Jin’s presence.

“Jae Kyung is in danger because of me…”

Who? Do Jae Kyung? Ga Jin shook his head at Bo Mi’s needless worry.

“What can you do while holding the kid? Can’t you see the situation? Do Jae Kyung said you’re a bother.”

“…”

Bo Mi knew she needed to leave quickly, if only for Yeo Reum’s sake.

Will Jae Kyung be okay?

Bo Mi recalled the chilling sensation she felt when Hae Jun grabbed her wrist. She was scared she wouldn’t be able to properly protect Yeo Reum, who suddenly appeared in front of this man named Sim Hae Jun.

Jae Kyung’s presence, appearing at that moment when she was afraid to face it alone, reassured Bo Mi.

More than feeling embarrassed that Jae Kyung had discovered her messy situation, she felt excited that he had come.

Her heart was still pounding rapidly.

Han Bo Mi… what are you going to do?

Bo Mi unconsciously tightened her grip on Yeo Reum.

“Ouch. Mom. It’s too tight.”

Yeo Reum squirmed, patting Bo Mi’s shoulder.

“Sorry…”

Bo Mi stroked Yeo Reum’s back with a bitter smile. Thank goodness. That nothing happened to Yeo Reum.

Under Ga Jin’s guidance, the two safely escaped to the hotel lobby.

“Mister, will our dad get hurt?”

“These days, hurting Do Jae Kyung is the hardest thing to do in Korea.”

The fact that he rarely went out alone after the accident also played a part.

“Give me the kid.”

Ga Jin reached out, worried about Bo Mi who looked unsteady.

“It’s fine.”

Bo Mi pulled back, hugging Yeo Reum tightly.

“Ha. What, am I going to eat your kid or something? I was just trying to help, but you’re being prickly.”

“Oppa!”

There was irritation mixed in Bo Mi’s wary voice towards Ga Jin. Ga Jin wasn’t enjoying this situation either. Ah… this stubborn girl. You have to give her credit for her stubbornness.

Han Bo Mi has always ignored people’s good intentions.

“Kid. You couldn’t buy the Gigaton goods earlier, right? Come to uncle and I’ll buy them for you.”

“Oh… really?”

“Han Yeo Reum!”

At Bo Mi’s stern call, Yeo Reum’s brightened expression immediately darkened.

“That mister… is a good mister…”

While Ga Jin was someone to avoid for Bo Mi, it was different for Yeo Reum.

He was the mister who found mom when she was lost and scared alone in Seoul. Plus, today he told dad that mom was going to marry a man who looked like the lizard chimera from the Gigaton robot, allowing him to protect mom.

Moreover, unlike dad who only wore achromatic clothes, his bright brown hair like a foreigner and flamboyant clothes looked cool to young Yeo Reum, like a character from the Gigaton robot.

“Unlike mom, the kid knows something.”

“Mom. Put me down. I want to go to the mister.”

“Don’t ask him to buy you things.”

Bo Mi sighed.

“Okay…”

As she put Yeo Reum down, the pain in her arm where Sim Hae Jun had grabbed her came throbbing back. A dark bruise was forming from how tightly he had gripped her.

“Oppa. Don’t hug her.”

At Bo Mi’s warning, Ga Jin was about to get angry.

“Ha… fine.”

Seeing Bo Mi’s exhausted face, looking completely worn out, he swallowed what he was about to say and spoke to Yeo Reum instead.

“I seem too old to be called mister, right? Call me uncle, okay? Then I’ll buy you the Gigaton special goods.”

“Okay! Uncle.”

Yeo Reum had always been fond of adult men.

‘The child shows she grew up without a father. She likes any adult man she sees. So why don’t you start thinking about remarrying? This man may be small, but he owns a building.’

Winter aunt showed Bo Mi, who looked pitiful alone, a photo of a bachelor in the neighborhood. The words that she followed adult men more because she didn’t have a father made Bo Mi needlessly feel Nakwon’s absence.

“Great. Pick whatever you want.”

As soon as Ga Jin finished speaking, Yeo Reum busily looked around the store.

“Oppa!”

“It’s a promise I made with the kid. You should take care of yourself. Look at your face. You’re so pale you look like you haven’t eaten in days.”

“Haa…”

Bo Mi pressed her eyes as if she didn’t even have the energy to get angry.

“Director Hwang Min Jun must be disappointed in me, right? I shouldn’t have ended things like this…”

Bo Mi carefully asked Ga Jin in a subdued voice. As part of Hwang Do Resort’s operations team, Ga Jin would likely know about Hwang Do Construction’s green belt project.

“Who are you to say that?”

Ga Jin asked back in an irritated tone.

“Huh?”

At Ga Jin’s sharp words, Bo Mi hesitated and looked at him.