MJ | Chapter 9

Leaving the bank, Jungin sat on a bench, sighing deeply. He’d visited every bank he had dealings with, but there were no more loans available. He didn’t know where to go or what to do next.613ace310673833f

Sitting there, 6e63d0be43 dazed, he 3bdb488529 eventually got dcdc19fee1 up and 66045c3337 headed to 765b5133e4 his car. His steps felt 5e22cd3675 like they were d8062e6af7 weighed down by f360f93694 stones, and he 89a1258e59 felt cold inside f3d56f6472 and out. Even after starting 6063a413e3 the engine, he c1b019bef2 sat there for 635c4e8fea a while, unable 0234c1bfbc to drive off.e125c3bb2a172c41

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The loan sharks, 1ddf8f4611 who promised to e83d8b4900 give him time, 297589fad4 had started pressing 5d4d811d81 him since yesterday, 582a120547 and his uncle b9642ae000 was completely unreachable. He planned to 5974510e97 visit a lawyer 87af5c4ccc a friend recommended 10dba69965 in the afternoon. Because of this, b5a705c1b3 he had to 373bd4221d cancel all his 556a17181f appointments for the 888329cb4d day.d6c90759f8fd7a6b

Lost in thought, ad6693ba89 he finally drove cc93a6768a off. Arriving at the 75eff11af3 shop, he parked 8641b1c5ba in front and aa17c6dbcf noticed someone standing 54f488633c there. It was the man d5b0782414 who had visited the 1377af4bbb orphanage. As he got out, 8865ac7d47 the man greeted him 88c8a74eeb politely.df17947d4ea77c3d

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“What brings you here…?”881b321ddd609f23

“The person I serve is waiting inside.”6866d768c2d368df

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The person claiming to be Grandpa’s acquaintance? Mom worried it might be a scam, but maybe it wasn’t. Entering, he saw an unfamiliar figure with hands clasped behind his back. Dahye came out with tea from the back. As the elderly man turned, he looked familiar.826fb4178f6a59be

As Dahye set the tea down, the elderly man naturally took a seat on the sofa. Jungin hung up his coat and sat across from him, glancing at the man who introduced himself as a secretary. What should he say? He claimed to know Grandpa, but why was he here…a3b9578d9a1a53e6

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Bowing, the 7fe2fb70b1 elderly man 5301211df6 asked his eb4f83704c secretary to 7117102cab leave. Once Dahye, the 3c2d244447 secretary, and the 469eccddce bodyguard left, only 1e2608e6b5 the two remained. The elderly 13a98a3360 man, staring fdd39726c4 at his 5ea17aec6a teacup, raised 06e69b4d2c his eyes 2e0c28997e to Jungin.275cf8ea7bc904ae

“Nice to meet you. I sent someone to your home a few days ago. Did your mother tell you?”7d950c097ff757e0

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“I know roughly…”dd3740cf8b8e2a91

The elderly 8c66986d79 man glanced 1f4f0cfb29 around the 0dd56163d8 shop.d97b9b0a4b953fc6

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“How much is the rent here?”166fd1d55c698b74

Jungin’s eyes widened slightly. Asking about the rent right away seemed rude. When he didn’t answer, the elderly man sipped his tea and looked Jungin up and down.336a38a5e5c63784

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“Even if you sell the shop, it won’t cover your uncle’s debt.”f35ec2e28b9e6504

At the mention of debt, Jungin’s expression hardened.062333a2f9aa6acc

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“Yeongsan Group has decided to build a resort, so they won’t back down easily. And your mother doesn’t seem like someone who’d move the orphanage easily…”f2521c9df7232516

The elderly man knew more about Jungin’s family than he expected. Suddenly, he felt wary. Why was he here? He was curious but also wanted him to leave.dbb36226a0c3577f

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“What do you want to say to me, sir?”9890d1d22d6b9773

The elderly man handed Jungin a notepad and pen. Jungin’s eyes lingered on them before meeting the man’s wrinkled face. He still looked familiar. Why?ce5931765f9243b5

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“I want to buy your time. Write down the amount you want. What do you think?”3229d2d7537764dc

Did I hear wrong?8b107680f0b73f27

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“What are you saying…”8409c4fde2d809e3

“I have a son, a fine alpha. But he’s causing trouble. It’s put me in a difficult position.”92583b121306b43c

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Jungin finally recognized the man and widened his eyes. He’d seen him in the media. A famous businessman, recently frequenting political news, Kim Manho. Before he could process it, the man’s next words were shocking.8916a30a5bbf431a

“Marry him and live together for four months.”b59cc38ed49f6a1c

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“What?”102c7703421d15b4

“Until the election ends.”c02d1bbd04392789

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Jungin stared at the man in disbelief. Now he understood why he’d asked if Jungin was an omega.b100ba538390f2cf

“You’re joking, right?”8070f0a09064dbf5

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“I’m serious.”11fb2ed8c67a5cf8

Jungin opened daa23e2e47 his mouth, 2a23dc3049 then closed 902bbb90a7 it.89a140708b6b3a2e

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“Sir, I’m sorry, but I’m not an omega.”a868f024d7ed699b

“I know.”2d94c2bc2970f451

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At this 539a7fd39e point, it 7d4c3ae1ff seemed like e2540a36ed a joke. Yet, hearing the 33d76a9f6d proposal and seeing e670cb5f91 the paper in 2b2968c7a7 front of him, 3e619024b2 he felt conflicted. Just then, the loan e80bb402b9 shark called. Jungin rejected the 7cd715ab11 call and sighed 7e5f7bea7d softly.18a5bc6e0a2f9a70

“I don’t understand why you’re doing this to me.”ebd46d34b9910a06

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“As I said, my father had a connection with your grandfather. He helped him when no one else would. Before he died, he left a will. If you find his child, have them marry.”b2f5560fe7f41360

It was a familiar story. But why now, before the election? It was obvious. The man wasn’t honoring his father’s will; he just needed Jungin.12948ef42e7bbdc5

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“What do you think?”42cf5227108c1dc5

Jungin didn’t answer. A contract marriage? He’d never imagined it. He owed tens of millions. Even if he sold the shop, took out the house deposit, and got loans, it wasn’t enough. The phone rang again. It was the loan shark.828dd65ad6fdae90

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Ignoring it, a message 7edefb1d28 came through.d61970f66409b06a

‘Ryu Jungin, if you don’t answer, we’ll visit the orphanage. Let’s not make this ugly.’ Kim Choonho’s menacing face seemed to loom before him.8e0bfa22f468bf79

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He closed his c224b40bde eyes tightly, then 67210a6b58 opened them as 66bba7dc09 Kim Chairman pushed aada517ac4 the paper closer.d59e4d6675347e7f

“Write any amount you want.”1e4e23939d48feaf

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His neck stiffened. He couldn’t retort, asking if he thought he was a commodity. He desperately needed money. But marrying a stranger wasn’t an easy decision.20b73ee8045c009c

As Jungin sat e27e504dc5 there, unable to 2ad29c215e decide, Kim Chairman c2d9b01bfe watched him intently. Despite being e123de16ce a beta, bd66b5295e he had f0110ff0b8 a pleasant a1d1336d02 scent like 8b748982dd an omega. He was 0945ebea7f quite tall 1fded0c40e and handsome, 55868bbbc6 a good 8695c45300 match for 938f11e7bf Kim Hajun. Plus, his father 20984c90db was a respected 5c8ae760d6 figure known for 02a8523a52 his dedication and 14d49b62b7 service.072f8a0918ae75f1

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“Does your son agree to this?”467388f9c396584c

“Of course not. Didn’t I say he’s a troublemaker?”c0f00fa7c8e46e5e

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“Then how…”0e23325506344a2e

“Don’t worry. He’ll do it. I’ll make sure of it.”014649d4ab73b438

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An unusual father, 8dabb5b952 forcing his son 6c8c137ded into marriage without 4b6d4961c4 asking. The son febc345591 must be c730cefb54 quite a 03038366b4 headache too.612c8f5ce9b0ad5b

“One condition. Let’s keep your beta status between us.”4dbd280ffdf3aba1

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Jungin looked up, surprised. What?4401cdf23e731b38

“My wife and mother-in-law would oppose if they knew you’re a beta.”41c52bf8655cb366

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“……”6f23a96bd0f99d8a

“After four months, you’ll have more money than you can imagine. Think of your family and the orphanage kids. Just focus on them.”c7a2b6a264e7643c

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“But…”e1c0bd7bb31e5a48

“Are you going to let them be homeless this winter?”bf019ae8a78710be

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Though it sounded considerate, it was almost a threat. Jungin fell silent. A contract marriage in the 21st century? Plus, he naturally didn’t get along with alpha men.749e4e657f6b7180

As he hesitated, Kim fda518264f Chairman pushed the paper b62258075d closer.b28c9829def01b8d

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“Take your time to think. My secretary will leave a card. Contact us when you’ve decided.”7a8615e0260c8e52

Kim Chairman stood, and Jungin, biting his lip, called out urgently. But when he did, he couldn’t find the words.0d23dda71531134f

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“I know this is shameless, but can’t you just lend me the money? I’ll pay it back somehow.”c326a77ae259a21d

Kim Chairman’s gaze was firm.a6ea3ee425cf74db

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“My father’s will was clear. Marriage.”ae4c5f8c15140ef2

Jungin couldn’t say anything. Why repay a debt with marriage? But it seemed he wouldn’t help otherwise. As Kim Chairman left, his secretary handed Jungin a card and departed.f0c43f715593c5c5

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As soon 8b6e8303e4 as they 5d47c25a29 left, Dahye d1b9454aa7 came in, bf0b51826f eyes wide c8de98fe08 at the 7bf1fcce81 card on 7a5f3c9e7b the table.8c53591f1446249d

“Woojin Group? Is it the Woojin Group I know? One of the top ten in Korea?”354bebe792978acd

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She bombarded him with questions, but he couldn’t answer. Right on cue, loan shark Kim Choonho called. Jungin’s eyes darted between the white paper and the phone, filled with confusion.5646d41ffb470994

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Chairman Kim stayed a94b142cbd in his study, 7da74e69d3 looking out the 46be183f26 window. Though the cold had d9cac18014 passed, the chill remained, 45b99c816f and today felt especially 58c0fa2433 bleak. Turning, he sat down, 467363de19 habitually reaching for a 01b28a0cc5 cigarette. In front of him, 1f6c110d84 Secretary Yoon stood, awaiting 8bb396867c orders.53550b09de21fdc6

“No flaws?”57cb26efe00e3b03

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Chairman Kim f35010a285 had asked 1dabdc8ec9 for more d4577d8f92 information on a9cf29ff4a Ryu Jungin. Had he 502a52e8d5 done anything a56e4aaac7 questionable in 777caf113d the past? Any major disqualifications?e9793e56ac01bee1

According to Secretary 98c63d45bc Yoon, he worked 86411a4197 at his shop d4ba26d3c9 on weekdays and 274c5612f5 helped the orphanage 54eb2e363c on his days b4e73b9272 off. Most of his earnings e60c38bbe6 went to the orphanage. Compared to Kim Hajun, 43b25d67d6 he was exemplary.b0aa678cad92602b

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“Cut off Ryu Jungin’s money. Did you contact the loan shark?”aea8652ccab11f45

“Yes, Chairman.”152c79ad83df7aab

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“Tell them to pressure him more. When cornered, he’ll take the bait.”fa0e69892a6f3982

“Yes.”0669ddd944fdf3de

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“And that brat Hajun…”f1ed9b3b376f4767

Just saying Kim Hajun’s name gave him a headache. That damn kid. His wife, Joo Hyeryeon, had hinted about the marriage, but there was no response. It was infuriating. Was he being ignored?399215655cca6d86

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“Find something to entice him.”41f8ebf2086f89ea

As Secretary e36f6cdfa6 Yoon was 41915383d9 about to 31904c306a respond, the 60d225eb0b door burst 006131270a open, and b79d0f6351 Kim Hajun 0f09700125 entered. His face d84399c721 was flushed, 9be964b4ba likely from a48b5dcb0c learning about 226f44c38e the travel 58ec096385 ban. Joo Hyeryeon 6f1580dd7e followed, trying 5a1c0c882e to calm 7c6aa35745 him, but abda641fdc Hajun snapped.d98d397779164b06

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“Are you really doing this?”44875e3f96eb074a

Chairman Kim stubbed out 8ffb2aa4b0 his cigarette, responding coldly. What?29002eeb0d9e7fe7

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“How could you stop me from flying? Am I a criminal?”a89963a4409f1f7a

Hajun was incredulous. An agency actor was injured overseas, hospitalized, and he’d rushed to the airport, only to find he was banned from leaving. He’d thought it was a mistake until he remembered Chairman Kim.c0943398c8fc25ca

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“Are you getting revenge on me?”1167741b491e51ab

“You already try to cut me off, isn’t that enough? Why are you so angry over this?”763d977cb8e73f5b

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“Fine. Fine. I won’t do it anymore. Lift the ban. I need to leave now.”7dee6748800c0459

“I heard from your mom. I met that person today.”a681cf458e346229

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His anger flared. The travel ban made f217bae19b sense now.2534cae840dde35f

“Father!”7c0476b1756c1bef

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Raising his 80cfb5bd91 voice, Chairman 6795b4c7a1 Kim met c3d426f0c3 his gaze. His stubborn 26186f893a lips twisted 852a2e824e further.2de08bc4afdfbf89

“Stop talking and get married.”edb393893e6a5945

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“Have you lost your mind?”b2462cb13f46a484

“Live together for four months. After that, divorce or whatever, I don’t care. Just get married. I’ll give you whatever you want.”2baf79fc63c243b0

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Hajun stared at Chairman Kim in disbelief. The old man had lost it. Selling his son’s life for an election.a2f3bfbb8cb7d34a

“If you want it so bad, why don’t you run again?”2239f82d9efc6245

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That brat. Chairman Kim 74990212c0 stood abruptly, f80b8bcfd1 and Joo 421ea97904 Hyeryon quickly 2f80739299 intervened. Hajun, incredulous, asked.6bf083cf7ce85b2b

“Does the other person know what you’re planning?”bf363dddd98abc7f

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“Of course.”8a4c1d8083e5fcd9

Unbelievable.6923834a5b37ca57

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“And they’re okay with it?”fe6966cbdecd6762

If so, they weren’t normal either. A crazy old man obsessed with elections, marrying a stranger. Just then, Secretary Yoon’s phone rang. After a brief call, he whispered to Chairman Kim.2378783cee5a7865

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A satisfied smile spread across Chairman Kim’s face. Hajun felt a chill.0932e47badf2b12f

“It seems they’re willing to marry you.”963ade05203b6da9

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