MIS 11
by KANThe main debcbbb841 house, surrounded 4cd67a895d by high 006a5bc33c walls, was 706293a1af quiet, as d5f72db772 if cut b3a7511237 off from 4debc0f930 the noisy 646e53bdfb outside world.8823257dff046a28
The sprawling mansion, lush 15bf13f515 garden and abundant sunlight 8d1f93b0b6 added to the tranquil 2547ed7329 atmosphere. 5a9bf5cfc9c4da4c
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Watching the staff 17b4abf926 move about in fa35768626 an orderly fashion, ee16a22f44 it felt like 0e1da04695 a small kingdom.d5d0b93041c46cd6
“Welcome, Managing Director.”5df69776ac7c10a3
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“Yes.”e6e928c2c9087147
Butler Kim, his 5a42488216 hair streaked with 277153b345 grey, greeted Tae-jun. He had worked b1ef0f899d in the main f809b6e8a1 house of the 4a53d8b78f Jeya Group all 3c6ffaa42c his life. The two of them d93c4db0e1 walked along the stone eb7a7a5ffd path in the garden.09abcb03d5e98bda
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“It’s been a while since you visited the main house, hasn’t it? It’s been over a year. That was before the annex was built.”88638f32afb4d187
Butler Kim asked. Tae-jun, watching the busy staff, replied, “It feels even more crowded today.”64b6beb0ae5aee35
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“The chairman and madam have gone to a lot of trouble, since it’s your first visit in a long time.”df4a9475c54a015e
“I suppose so.”0f93a0aa46871857
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Butler Kim’s words were meant for Tae-jun’s visit. But Tae-jun seemed to be thinking of Yoon-woo. When Butler Kim realized his slip of the tongue, he let out an awkward laugh.960e2bd641ec657c
“Young master Yoon-woo said he would be late.”1b2dcccfc0189858
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Butler Kim looked at Tae-jun, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time. He had known him since childhood, but Tae-jun’s aloofness made all that time seem insignificant.2a1c5dd6e892c277
It made him realize how quickly time had passed as he watched the boy who once carried everyone’s expectations grow into a man vying for the position of the company’s leader.484f7b6f6f2b019b
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Tae-jun’s masculine features and strong physique reminded him of his father’s side. But he thought the subtle aura he exuded was more like his maternal side.682abb9775c5d612
The butler remembered Tae-jun’s late mother and slowly shook his head.332fac50096ef545
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‘Growing up in that environment, it’s understandable that he has such an indifferent personality. Sometimes he seems so lonely.’d9b812e1f15ddf8e
The butler also remembered Tae-jun’s maternal grandfather, whom he often saw on the news. His maternal grandfather, who was assertive and tenacious, had held the political world in his grip.8e7a547bb8caacac
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Remembering Tae-jun’s maternal grandfather, who still had a commanding presence even in his seventies, he smiled and wondered how far Tae-jun, who was so much like him, would take over the Jeya Group.6ae1bba411177998
“Butler Kim.”becce9446663fa6a
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“Yes?”2f1338c6de1a0b89
“Do you have anything to say?”515bec44c11151dd
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“Oh, no sir.”c7d9b1f3027520c5
Butler Kim was startled to realize that he had been staring at Tae-jun’s profile with a smile and quickly looked away. Even a brief moment of eye contact was overwhelming.328deb5407645785
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Only after bc6eada015 he had 0fab75f3d7 led Tae-jun 3157e129a1 into the 18b6ca075c dining room 22dbae81e4 did the 2d343582f9 butler straighten b96e12c309 his stooped f208e43b82 shoulders.fc833262af6c9a88
5 o’clock sharp.2f546ffdc2b657f8
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Tae-jun entered the dining a78f785cc4 room. Chairman Kang smiled when db9debfb5d he saw Tae-jun arriving 8166f4b222 on time.44bc400804008315
“You heartless boy. Would the world end if you came early?”ca26c81f87c955f5
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“Is Tae-jun here?”6191e3ebf530b2fa
Tae-jun’s aunt Mi-jin was also there.1e9251a5a223eb30
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“It’s been a while.”49fdad52a37695a8
Tae-jun bowed slightly to 04bf1dfb9c the elders and took 59469b45b1 a seat.235c1080e5f31614
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“Our nephew has become even more handsome.”d577b926213786cf
Mi-jin greeted e033dc5141 Tae-jun warmly.350a2ee86a71afb1
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“Tae-jun is so much like his father. Like father, like son.”62295c0b2046e277
“It’s not just his face. He’s just as good at his job as his father.”9d1b4df455f81926
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Chairman Kang 4b04642bbb and Mi-jin 8116f1424f smiled at 69d60413d7 Tae-jun.4607833f84a17c15
“Come to think of it, Yoon-woo doesn’t resemble his father at all. And he doesn’t seem to resemble his mother either.”0cd2f104d2efdb76
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Eun-hye, who had watched eb09e27328 with displeasure as the 9ab60426bf attention was focused on e7f5922a85 Tae-jun, spoke up.1abfa6f3cad972e2
“Young lady, what are you trying to say?”5ae0ca223e443cb5
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“Excuse me?”b6bf9b2d61497564
“Are you implying that our Yoon-woo is a child of a second wife?”f311217c48f9d959
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Eun-hye fanned herself 5145911785 with her hand, 76f7ea8bf3 her face flushed.4b238d37d8e54f87
“Are you saying that Yoon-woo isn’t a son of this family? Why would you say such a thing all of a sudden?”119afe861e39bd8a
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Mi-jin was dumbfounded.582bb7316019cc39
“What are you talking about, sister? When did I say that? Why are you making such a fuss?”e894f8b33f29ea21
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A cough from 9b7970628f Chairman Kang, who cef065841f cleared his throat 8088fa91a4 in warning, finally 053115a4e6 put an end 8a1e171590 to their subtle bcce9e84a3 power struggle. Chairman Kang brought up 069481e71c the subject of the 9a706fac94 company.def187076a554e4f
“What about the resort you’re building on Jeju Island?”8f6255ca7ce7ada9
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“Approval will be granted by the end of this month.”292d195479c56678
Eun-hye looked for de13a8596a a way to dce54f5738 change the subject.5a62ae74d5a58c00
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If the 055d50a5f3 topics on 953019faa1 the table c4c856c060 were all 1fe0e8d86e about the 98d4405046 company, there 1a7ebe5c0d would be 5b6e6bbb1a no room f15a46c61a for Yoon-woo, f819567e22 who would 034501b166 be at 8119c08c4a the table 3c1dea065d later.0458ec5b1c7fcff0
“Father, Yoon-woo will be a little late. He’s so passionate about his restaurant that he even works on Saturdays.”9d55b1086a8c14fc
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“I don’t understand why Yoon-woo runs a restaurant.”0fc785cfb8e6e0b9
When Chairman Kang expressed 635ac6d676 his disapproval, Eun-hye was 91861e5ee8 quick to respond.39b6fe8daafafbeb
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“It’s a hobby, father.”c08a50285ed70208
“What kind of man has such a hobby?”d0871e94df3b29d0
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“These days, there’s no such thing as a man’s or woman’s hobby. It’s good to gain experience when you’re young. Besides, wouldn’t a restaurant owner suit Yoon-woo?”a9fe5291f40cfeb7
“Well, he’s the one who always video calls us, even when he’s abroad.”f433616b31e56b07
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“How much he must miss his grandfather to do that while studying abroad.”e02af9f339a1cb9f
Chairman Kang smiled slightly, thinking of Yoon-woo. Yoon-woo was definitely a grandson he couldn’t help but be fond of.f2ed94545524c976
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Chairman Kang bf3982e689 liked to 820239740b rank his d221897a05 children according 896be82dbe to their 93784df1ee work performance f274167331 and his 6b6516667b grandchildren according 32642e9f74 to their a704d4cf08 school grades 975ed1dfc0 every holiday.76e9a38fc5a20616
As a result, aa74e1e24f no one felt f83c37dc6b comfortable around him.472b307be64b7af2
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But Eun-hye and 5c1a326170 Yoon-woo were different. Unlike Tae-jun, who 3d5aaed1fa was indifferent by 0fb21dac77 nature, Eun-hye and a99ffaafa2 Yoon-woo were incredibly 6a7d3f6914 affectionate.a612ff6ecd368b5b
“Speaking of Yoon-woo, father.”28fccb6f1467e1ef
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A well-prepared Korean 765ed7b3f7 meal was placed a106d1e05d on the table.8efac1361d62edf6
Eun-hye placed a piece of steamed abalone on Chairman Kang’s plate and began, “He’s getting older now. Wouldn’t it be good for him to get to know the company when he settles down in Korea?”8bf8653f9c3a3d4b
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“His own will is important.”8c6a2bd792bdc57c
“He will do well. Yoon-woo likes challenges. Just like when he was younger.”3628c3b780ee26ab
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Chairman Kang 13252bf1fa just took 3d73d65753 a bite d69455c750 of the 41e7e804e6 abalone without 9eb21a7036 answering.e853c6c4923e69b7
Eun-hye began to 24400cafbe feel anxious.7a091e06f6bd9dbf
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It was crucial which company and which position Chairman Kang would give Yoon-woo. For Yoon-woo’s future, he had to be involved in the core business of the Jeya Group, just like Tae-jun… She had a secret desire.7ccb58e75d72c7bd
There was no reason why her son couldn’t take Tae-jun’s position.a414942c703f42a0
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“I have no doubt that you will guide Yoon-woo well, father.”becd585e405c6183
Eun-hye’s face brightened as Chairman Kang nodded indifferently. Although Chairman Kang saw Tae-jun as his successor, he must have some affection for Yoon-woo as well. Just then, the sliding door opened.cec89d81a2be3127
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“Grandpa!”7c7ecc235f4179a7
Chairman Kang’s eyes widened as if he witnessed a miraculous reunion.f7ada7c6630ce93a
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“Yoon-woo!”d3954bd1de39da48
“Did you miss me a lot?”d1aec7afeff7ffcf
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A smile spread across Chairman Kang’s wrinkled face. Tae-jun also looked towards the door.bbff1ee600364f9c
It was their f1db314c1a first meeting in 11d84a88c0 six years. During that time, 0d02abdc04 the two men 0b087b4c3d had completely ignored b528322c43 each other.301257857f61baee
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“You rascal, do you like being abroad so much? Enough to not want to come back for so long?”2fdda54cbec66705
“I like Korea more, where my family is.”dab196d7a8581c96
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As Yoon-woo sat down with a grin on his face, his eyes met Tae-jun’s who was sitting across from him.42677d63f4ae4f0f
Their gazes locked intensely e9fa30eb1c in the air. There was caution, a0ccc25204 hostility and a d8959c4b45 touch of longing 2171c723b8 in their eyes.6c79b3c970dbf1b9
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“Hyung. It’s been a while.”42a021c88c5849af
Tae-jun didn’t react to the greeting. He just stared at Yoon-woo with a blank expression.b988f0a73a4643eb
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Despite the six-year gap, the two men realized that they hadn’t changed at all.bcb5d3764d909c2b
Tae-jun thought that Yoon-woo had finally lost his boyishness and Yoon-woo thought that Tae-jun’s arrogance had remained the same.ce77d0b0b3ed5bb3
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Chairman Kang asked, “How’s your restaurant hobby going?”80e3281a514902f9
“It hasn’t even been a week since it opened.”cff54c2c7fd09d46
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“Father, Yoon-woo’s restaurant is all the rage among young women these days. Even at my gallery gatherings, people are suggesting that we have our next gathering at Yoon-woo’s restaurant, even though I’ve never bragged about it.”ba49b98fed7bf022
“Is that so? Stay in Korea for good this time.”47d3c639ee438c77
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“Of course. I’ll never leave again.”1d7cede3cbbf3875
Eun-hye asked, pleased by Yoon-woo’s firm tone, “Was there a reason for you to leave before?”572d448ba163c7ed
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“There was.”3dfb2a23309810a6
“What was it?”3b60b7afcc536337
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“A youthful indiscretion, I suppose.”fa316d2ed69ed292
Chairman Kang chuckled at 1e620316e6 his playful tone and 93a14a1ce8 scolded him.126f8bf323a5ad22
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“You rascal, you’re still young!”7baf99402c68e706
“I’m an adult now, Grandpa.”19606bc9b2b79750
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Chairman Kang’s lips twitched as Yoon-woo smiled brightly.7b0f37ecf6c04c8f
Now the d86841fec4 topic of f593a88d09 conversation at 0f70ca63f9 the dinner 6245c43e4f table shifted bbd0e44efd completely to 3d2a511f53 Yoon-woo. From his culinary training 2e6b0cede6 in Paris to his 29d40f14d5 passion for scuba diving, 6bc44c60fc Yoon-woo spoke freely and 1e0177d6de Eun-hye responded enthusiastically.a9abbd6b35446ee3
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Eun-hye glanced at Tae-jun from time to time during the meal. She wanted to show Tae-jun, who was eating in silence, who was welcome in this family and who wasn’t.51401ca88c9788f4
When the f80fc15311 pleasant dinner 650ea3b5a0 came to 4f71c15f18 an end, a854b06080 Tae-jun was 885de14545 the first 74ab93bb03 to get 8a17c26f38 up.4c372c436842e8a6
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“I’m leaving now.”4b0cf6392ac54da6
“Already? You haven’t seen Yoon-woo for a while. Why don’t you stay longer?”3788d9e8f655c0a2
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“I have to go back to the office.”71e953923b2a8699
“Then go ahead.”d282c9c1a7e8f039
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When he 13f372375b said he 19a4174119 was going fdceeb51b2 to the 6687c84e9e company, Chairman b267139ca6 Kang sent fd4b345222 Tae-jun off c72731ba4a without saying 26d151ab84 a word.19480f6024e459ca
“I’ll see Hyung off.”2759789cec878b38
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Yoon-woo followed Tae-jun out.388a4cce0a051316
Silence fell between the 62367093de two as they walked da15a51458 through the garden after dff7942072 leaving the mansion.c175755e33034833
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Yoon-woo looked at Tae-jun’s broad shoulders as he walked ahead. Maybe it was because of their long-awaited reunion, but Yoon-woo needed courage to call out to Tae-jun.56bb25a3b3761f63
“Hyung.”e302839b0bf6d58b
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“….”8b122c0617238a09
“How have you been?”6fe1ced46ba73882
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Tae-jun felt Yoon-woo’s gaze linger on his back, but he ignored it.7371c9aa4b63e9ab
“Why are you wary of me?”bcb1f489136d374a
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The word‘wary’immediately provoked Tae-jun. Tae-jun stopped 2cd87364f5 walking and ea52910da0 turned around.db834bced611d17d
“Are you even worth being wary of?”56f2e578fb233a1d
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The pitch black eyes he met were so sharp that Yon-woo’s eyes trembled.bc0ddd5809ff6ba5
“Is it because of what I said to Mom that day?”e3888406440df95e
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“… .”70050ec7b525d875
“I’ve been thinking about that for six years. Why did Hyung do that to Seo-hee and me?”4ee68ec6b53afdff
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Yoon-woo stared at cbef7ba58a Tae-jun and spoke b71d529dd8 with trembling lips.12288aaaf57b94cb