Chairman Ban clenched his fist tightly, recalling what Jung Yeosa had said.
The VAN Group originated from Seodo Corporation, founded by Jung Yeosa’s grandfather.
Despite going through Jung Yeosa’s father and now being led by Chairman Ban as her husband at the pinnacle of power, the influence that started with her grandfather remained formidable within the company.
“These people treat me like an old man in the back room. They mock me?”
Alone, Jung Yeosa was insufficient, but she gathered executives and shareholders sympathetic to her cause and convened an interim shareholders’ meeting to demand Chairman Ban’s resignation.
Chairman Ban snorted.
Started from Seodo Corporation, the Seodo Group was merely a frog in a well. Although he was older and couldn’t do as much as before, Chairman Ban was the man who turned the VAN Group into a globally recognized company beyond South Korea.
“They claim the uncertainty of the group due to the deterioration of the chairman’s health, rendering him unable to participate in management. It seems they are aiming for now, when Vice Chairman’s influence has not been firmly established.”
Chairman Ban was not unaware that all of this was part of Jung Yeosa’s actions to drive him out of the VAN Group.
If he were ousted, Jaehyuk’s support within the company would inevitably waver.
That was precisely what Jung Yeosa aimed for.
“Who are these people siding with you?”
Chairman Ban sharply questioned with a gaze full of anger.
“That…,”
He urged Director Kim, who hesitated to answer.
“Director Kim, Manager Jung, and Executive Choi, and Director Yoon…”
“Well, everyone has joined forces, it seems.”
At the names coming out of Director Kim’s mouth, Chairman Ban’s face twisted mercilessly.
Among them were not only those he thought were Jung Yeosa’s people but also those he believed were his close aides.
“Those…those scoundrels.”
With that statement, Chairman Ban lost consciousness.
“Chairman! Call the nurse, the nurse!”
Director Kim’s scream echoed like an echo in the VIP room.
The day after the L&M Group’s invitation party.
Arin headed to the promised meeting place to meet Euna.
“Here we are. Please get off.”
A manager arrived at the promised location and escorted Arin off first.
“Thank you.”
“I’ll be by your side. If anything happens, please call me immediately.”
“Yes.”
Arin left the manager behind and entered the building through the glass door.
As she entered, Euna greeted her with a warm handshake.
“Welcome, Arin.”
“Hello.”
“Let’s go inside.”
Euna took Arin’s hand and went up the golden staircase.
The restaurant had large windows, allowing a panoramic view of the elegant and sophisticated buildings in New York.
The stylish interior decoration gave a feeling of ‘this is New York.’
“For the first time, it might be good to order the 6-course meal.”
“Yes, I’m fine with anything.”
Euna smiled gently.
‘Wow, she’s beautiful.’
Starting from the appetizer, the presented dishes were all as beautiful as paintings.
Moreover, they tasted delicious.
Arin recalled “Memoria” as she looked at the food. Her heart felt heavy when thinking about that place.
It was a place she had created because she wanted to share the emotions she had healed with delicious desserts. It was also a place that served as a dream and purpose in life.
“It’s okay. I had no choice; it was for Memoria.”
Because she loved Memoria so much, she couldn’t ruin it. Since the day she walked out, Memoria became Arin’s painful memory.
“Arin, is something wrong?”
Euna spoke to Arin, who had lowered her head while looking at the food.
“Oh, no. It’s just so beautiful.”
Arin quickly composed herself, raised her head, and smiled.
“Okay. Let’s eat.”
Euna smiled, but she fixed her gaze on Arin’s trembling lips for a while.
Arin found the time spent with Euna strangely enjoyable. Although she belonged to the age group of mothers, Euna was open and generous, and there was never a moment of awkward silence.
“Do you come to a place like this often?”
“Yes. My husband and I come here often.”
“I see.”
It would be nice if this person were my mother, Arin thought, daring to harbor expectations as she looked at Euna.
Then curiosity suddenly overwhelmed her.
“She talks only about her husband, not about her child, maybe because it’s unnecessary for me to know, or she just talks about her husband and avoids mentioning her child.”
Arin pondered while looking at Euna.
“I wonder if she doesn’t have a child.”
A person so wonderful would likely be affectionate to a child.
If this person were my mother, I would be truly happy…
Lost in her fantasies, Arin hesitated but eventually asked a question.
“If it’s not too intrusive, may I ask you one thing?”
“It’s okay; go ahead.”
Euna looked at Arin with eyes that said anything was fine.
“About your children…”
Before Arin could finish her sentence, Euna sighed softly.
“Oh…”
Realizing Euna’s reaction, Arin hastily changed her words.
“I’m sorry; I must have asked something unnecessary.”
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
