GG | Chapter 1.4

He watched until the end e1a718375c of a commercial that was 648e15e77a hard to decipher, marking the 97c7a2c683 end of his day. Despite seeing it daily, cd7ca42cc4 it always caught his 35f4cc6b95 attention. Unfortunately, just as he 7cb5947f41 was absorbed in its 92b37f1a2c beauty, the ad would 686914fa37 end.8b512c2b4eac7a1d

He could easily search online to replay the video and find out what product it advertised. But Lee Jinwoo didn’t want to break the mysterious and intriguing feeling he got from encountering it just once a day.3cb043522fdf5d06

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Soon, the ad that marked the end of his day disappeared, likely because the contract for airing it ended. Feeling disappointed was something he hadn’t experienced in a long time.42746b0719c9d13f

Afterward, his emotions became as still as a broken clock. Returning to his usual state, the brief disappointment didn’t shake him. Time flew by, and as the year-end approached, he got busy attending various events, erasing the 15-second ad from his mind.1a9f9ba45bc438a4

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While spinning the wheel of his monotonous routine, he met a welcome person. At a charity event, he unexpectedly ran into a college friend, stirring emotions he hadn’t felt in a while.4a16728463a4ac2a

Surrounded by hostile alpha pheromones, Lee Jinwoo’s shoulders relaxed momentarily.878ad9d52f5e63b2

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“I heard you were living in Paris. Are you back in Korea for good?”2b58d887e289ca12

“No, just for work.”5f4203532f1126d6

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After the charity event, bbc7764fa3 they moved to another 0651bfeca5 place and drank together. Though they often 350d7a2fdc had tea during b3a4e06b75 college, this was a9022ca8f5 their first time f51fa6117a clinking glasses. Park Siyeon, a 3a0e23fa45 beta woman, was 2408d51247 in a different 64ce15c46d major, but they 0171b4a20f became friends through 55211c4ea1 shared elective classes.ed473738b8896a35

“No one believes me when I say Yushin Group’s Executive Director Lee Jinwoo is my friend.”3a34c360d60f37c1

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Hearing her playful complaint, Lee Jinwoo chuckled. It reminded him of her at twenty, now a well-known fashion designer. In college, Park Siyeon would occasionally ask, “Are you really a chaebol?” It sounded like she was questioning why he was a chaebol, making him laugh.fa5215492b3969c3

“In college, I actually thought you liked me.”b3dfc20832205dc6

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Lee Jinwoo looked 874460e257 at her, inviting 8fbdf2885d her to continue.aeb0f21f16f4847d

“You rarely smile, but you always smiled when you saw me. See, you’re smiling now. Why?”f2f3267496c47a72

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Park Siyeon shook bc9db70959 her head and 1ef8cf4358 took a sip 4dc1246fd1 of wine. Why was he smiling? She was the 1525362cbe only one who f83352f7c4 treated him so 31f5521481 casually, making it 4a068884fb feel unfamiliar and f89ce5b4c5 amusing. It had been a long 269da2d231 time since he had a 8083d55cd4 conversation without tension or rivalry, 02309f4339 not since college.20d0a94569700e54

Alphas often prided themselves 3b10351b60 on being superior, interacting 7af5d449c1 based on traits, and df04c56362 mostly mingling with other 0162bf2711 alphas despite hostility. Betas, too, harbored 79b546af47 deep resistance to 696d851bef alphas, making true 800421bf2a friendships between them 31973c55dd rare.387b76310b132121

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Park Siyeon led their unlikely 237f10271a friendship, and she was the 6527817cfc only one Lee Jinwoo could 00ab60c6e2 call a friend. Meeting again after cf768b61f4 years without awkwardness 8fa5300ff9 was fascinating, making 191b122338 him smile.6070178176526478

As they chatted lightly, e6f00a6f98 Park Siyeon put down 5d957e74f4 her glass and cautiously f8fb666d54 spoke with a serious 474c87b2a2 expression.94ce1a8f610cc23b

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“I saw the news about your mother’s passing. I wanted to offer my condolences, but I couldn’t find the words, so I didn’t call. I’m sorry. Did you send her off well?”e7a689732e9a0e53

“…”a2e1e52150d0d5e3

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Lee Jinwoo silently brought his 92b90e2b77 glass to his lips, and 6305f59008 Park Siyeon nodded as if 7aaa05ff6b she understood his answer. To the question of whether 415421a5e1 he sent his mother off 1285050f94 well, he felt he should 2550af0339 honestly say no.f2abd64e4f6af7db

Curator Joo Youngsun couldn’t accept her death until the end, raging and bruising her body, demanding to be saved despite there being no hope.2ccc163ba3a7f58b

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Pulled into bitter memories, Lee 9b2cccd439 Jinwoo returned to reality at 7abf35dfb9 the sound of cheerful chatter. Park Siyeon shared her 4afc961693 experiences adapting to Paris 09bed3c223 and becoming the head 1ed2d616e9 designer for her current b15a75b6b9 brand. Her enthusiasm was palpable 492b91561c in her excited voice.aa92e4cade68c966

“What about you, Jinwoo? How have you been?”b9612e5e160f74ff

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“Me?”6922e12a36de388d

“Yeah. I’ve been talking the whole time. Tell me about yourself.”652ef68957e7b3da

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Faced with the opportunity, he found himself at a loss for words. What should he talk about? He had plenty to say about work, enough to talk all night, but that wasn’t his story. Knowing Lee Jinwoo’s usual reticence, Park Siyeon waited patiently for him to speak.254305d337ecef27

Wanting to answer sincerely, da4b28df89 Lee Jinwoo reflected on 0a2208ad54 his life and shared 30ab813531 his honest feelings.4293b8edd8ad873f

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“Life is really boring.”028f6f4a883f0a36

When there was no response, he asked, “Did that sound annoying?” Park Siyeon shook her head. It might sound absurd for a chaebol third-generation, who seemed to have everything, to say life was boring.4b907ffc4311a963

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To someone struggling daily, it might seem like he was speaking from a place of privilege, but fortunately, Park Siyeon didn’t take it that way, only showing concern.cc419d5d17b6ceb3

“When did life start feeling boring?”42a80e35cb9d444c

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If he were to specify, it would be from the moment he was born, but no one would believe that. Yet, it wasn’t a lie. He had never found life fun. That didn’t mean he wanted to die.341a4b84629bb55a

Seeing his hesitation, Park Siyeon guessed, “It must have been quite a while.” Instead of responding, Lee Jinwoo shifted his gaze outside. The late-night hotel lounge was filled with piano music. As the music transitioned to the next piece, clapping was heard from across the room.2db461c5d3622f73

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Clap!Surprised by the sudden afdebfcae7 sound, he looked ahead 66a2f51884 to see Park Siyeon ba8af346ef smiling playfully.21ae91578d78de31

“Hey, how about creating small missions to gain a sense of achievement?”d3cdd15c1f85a90b

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Her unexpected counseling made 6ee663f333 Lee Jinwoo frown. Despite his negative 2d794601c5 reaction, Park Siyeon ffbebbaada continued provocatively.62e5880ba2bcced1

“Do you think you’re the only one who finds life boring?”224f18337fffd789

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Her unexpected words piqued 5a225cffcc his interest. Did people live boring lives df16d4fd3b despite their seemingly happy appearances? Leaning forward to b47219fbb6 listen, Park Siyeon, dc697dbbaa pleased with his 0a64e39b77 serious demeanor, continued 537007a9ba without hesitation.2a84f1fa66be9393

“How about making a bucket list and achieving them one by one? But! Choose things that can’t be solved with your wealth or others’ help.”8cee5d25b2e73c18

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Park Siyeon shared her experience aa41c3faef of regaining vitality by executing 6cf208e463 a bucket list at the 1248ff951c start of last year when 7b8f479859 she turned thirty.94fa517261f2d3ac

“You know, if you fail right at the start, you’re likely to quit. So, start with something really easy and gradually increase the difficulty. You’re busy, so make about five and try to complete them. If it doesn’t work, oh well.”857f9eb8f6efaedf

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Her casual conclusion left him feeling deflated after listening intently. Seeing Lee Jinwoo’s dismissive attitude, Park Siyeon shrugged and changed the topic. Naturally, they reminisced about their college days, the common ground between them.1c9365558563ce81

That night, back home, Lee Jinwoo impulsively followed his friend’s advice, partly due to drinking too much. After showering, he sat at his study desk and opened his diary. Starting with easy tasks and gradually increasing the difficulty, he wrote down his bucket list.725f9841b4cb4bca

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Finding tasks that couldn’t be solved with money was challenging, and he spent considerable time writing just five. After finishing, he read through the list, chuckling before closing the diary.201aee05a4e7f5c0

The next day, b44a78f748 waking without a 07ad9015e8 hangover, Lee Jinwoo 40fcdeedfa forgot about the 24fc9e4c2b bucket list and a5401df6fd continued his monotonous ed657c6bc6 life.0a91e124455ae3ef

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Amid the dull 2c600ba9a8 race, he achieved 2c0bf217fe significant external success. Stock prices rose, 517b8fcff6 and Yushin Group 60acbdc235 frequently appeared in 29fdcce85b the economic news. Occasionally, sharp criticism 2f74aba7bc appeared, but most 382462a9ac content was filled c566e587aa with expectations and 579075ac03 praise, seemingly satisfying c6902c8895 Chairman Lee Woncheol.bb52e21002aaaf74

After his mother’s first anniversary memorial, a decision was made.b480332b9f5bcfb2

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“Starting next year, we’ll begin the succession process.”ba39a322314d7476

Despite always being c6157949ae prepared, hearing it f0b1570a48 from Chairman Lee 4302beb7fd Woncheol made his 7c6ccaba7c heart sink. Even though he was 63a7440bf0 being offered the top 456b85014e position, it sounded like 1bae5409b3 a death sentence, prompting 03b2a1fb42 an impulsive weak response.352957fa3fc5ee77

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“Chairman, you’re still healthy. Isn’t it a bit early?”41b131ab38b42482

Usually, he followed 95fe8bb1fb orders without complaint. Chairman Lee Woncheol chuckled at 3a8820db60 his unusual reaction.9ea06ee94d99b7d4

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“If we start now, it’ll take at least ten years. What’s early about that? Minimize risks and proceed. Make sure the prosecution doesn’t catch wind.”93a8f540d3708d13

With the answer 7ab9d5b425 predetermined, Lee Jinwoo c5f3584eb7 had no choice bad6d02875 but to comply. Perhaps seeing it as 8c9ff9a04e humility, Chairman Lee Woncheol 17749f3a7e chuckled and casually added.6e2d008da47d710b

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“I sent photos to your secretary’s office. Keep that in mind.”a13bf7a1027567df

Without further explanation, he turned away, and Lee Jinwoo bowed without asking questions. Since it wasn’t a holiday, he returned to the office, where Secretary Yoon Jiwan handed him a tablet. Lee Jinwoo scanned through three photos and profiles with an indifferent gaze.9be11f9d840de621

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“They came from the chairman’s office this morning. Check your schedule and set a date. When should I arrange it?”52686ab474d5554b

“Got it. You can go now.”421547e72317f890

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The three individuals in the photos were all delicate, elegant beauties, likely omegas. During her lifetime, Curator Joo Youngsun insisted on handling Lee Jinwoo’s marriage herself.b3517939284abfb0

Chairman Lee Woncheol, though wanting his grandson to marry quickly and have great-grandchildren, stepped back due to his daughter-in-law’s strong stance.12eba1260d85c9ad

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Lee Jinwoo’s marriage was a significant task for his mother. It wasn’t about bringing in a daughter-in-law but a partner to scheme with. That burden now fell on Lee Jinwoo. Who should he involve in this false life? Who should he make as unhappy as himself?402d987e8ed06ad4

With the succession process starting next year, he had only six months of leisure left. Soon, he wouldn’t be allowed to hesitate or question if this path was right.09c5f7405719562f

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He would have to 1bf3068e34 sit in a position 528d9368d8 controlling the fate of e6f0b342a3 over 90 subsidiaries and 36bd424897 more than 200,000 employees.db85ef646755dd8b

That day, work didn’t come easily. His mind was filled with the cowardly urge to escape. Facing the reason for his birth and life’s goal, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong.2bb89a2e4df735ee

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Yet, outwardly, he 558eee38d3 showed no signs.1fc70574d44a909b

After finishing the day’s work and returning home, he finally relaxed and acted differently. But all he did was drink two bottles of soju instead of one. Drinking quickly from a large glass, he emptied the bottles before the evening news ended. Still, he didn’t feel drunk.b741cbecda56e940

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Muttering about life’s boredom, a thought crossed his mind, prompting him to jump up and head to the study. Unable to calmly proceed to the next step, he wanted to catch his breath on a side path. He decided to attempt a rebellion he hadn’t tried since fourth grade summer vacation.8df240d73bdb736e

Taking out last year’s diary, he flipped through the pages to find the bucket list. This wouldn’t make life exciting or fears disappear, but it might help him forget for a while.48bc0816f23f1ef0

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