MIS 11
by KANThe main 2049e53eb6 house, surrounded 0b8e036faf by high 20152f7fdf walls, was 4bbc8092fa quiet, as e814f95cdb if cut 6427d492c5 off from 8348f9837f the noisy a1b48b4466 outside world.9992391bbd5293a2
The sprawling mansion, f48e04962d lush garden and b0da46a344 abundant sunlight added 5fdb6a4c59 to the tranquil e9b72eed0e atmosphere. b370ab6ca3e4543c
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Watching the staff 02f1e9fa4f move about in 394deca072 an orderly fashion, 262f7bb1bb it felt like 3822c22ca5 a small kingdom.3b72d51fcfcde7d9
“Welcome, Managing Director.”b9b1061759b6e527
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“Yes.”2fecc82a9c4362b3
Butler Kim, his 65f6732384 hair streaked with 9dd3c5994e grey, greeted Tae-jun. He had cc8176059e worked in ff7b71b94a the main 70bf5f0dc5 house of bcbea2487a the Jeya 3ac4fe88c2 Group all ce5d39a113 his life. The two c53e298ffa of them 4a27036653 walked along 0d30a9f2ef the stone a16c5a4629 path in 9f90585d3d the garden.210efc0e5fa9aaec
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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.”4ca58776d5700e3e
Butler Kim asked. Tae-jun, watching the busy staff, replied, “It feels even more crowded today.”5ab1c3e1cfa727b4
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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.”89834c56617534fa
“I suppose so.”82e782f6b0998b99
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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.c7cc2b4edce4f0e9
“Young master Yoon-woo said he would be late.”96e2cba91dca23e0
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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.3b184daf9670ac5a
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.3354d65169acb955
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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.b576ac2df3c71413
The butler remembered Tae-jun’s late mother and slowly shook his head.0ddcbc7ba1ed9c1d
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‘Growing up in that environment, it’s understandable that he has such an indifferent personality. Sometimes he seems so lonely.’6f31df2edcfa9ad6
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.736c342635fa7855
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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.ffa0dd59ae8df4e3
“Butler Kim.”9a585cb34a9e4f09
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“Yes?”d952c7e7e3e2dbaa
“Do you have anything to say?”f22539eaf3fac6b4
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“Oh, no sir.”0647dc0dbf13b801
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.96e1042b746c2376
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Only after he had 0fd0429bcc led Tae-jun into the d2284b7a45 dining room did the 49281b225d butler straighten his stooped 569c9c5e93 shoulders.fa583496b7429e27
5 o’clock sharp.b49a5527ca43a812
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Tae-jun entered the bec0e1c9ed dining room. Chairman Kang smiled 90c4d3e565 when he saw 144b0fda83 Tae-jun arriving on bec3f226aa time.ec837bc629dd5d2d
“You heartless boy. Would the world end if you came early?”73e11b210dac4d7a
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“Is Tae-jun here?”9f158c7829bda387
Tae-jun’s aunt Mi-jin was also there.176a8f8b5bb8851f
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“It’s been a while.”dc8979d3c11aba39
Tae-jun bowed slightly 2658ab35bc to the elders 0760d80620 and took a 0e4f8fe12d seat.a9360fef935909e7
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“Our nephew has become even more handsome.”08dfc510493df171
Mi-jin greeted Tae-jun warmly.212aa2ad4a7ca3fe
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“Tae-jun is so much like his father. Like father, like son.”e43a71f21c8c9a5a
“It’s not just his face. He’s just as good at his job as his father.”a37810ff8f3603e9
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Chairman Kang and 20424db4e8 Mi-jin smiled at 62ecdac587 Tae-jun.fb6379c4734cba91
“Come to think of it, Yoon-woo doesn’t resemble his father at all. And he doesn’t seem to resemble his mother either.”65890a09c67c97c1
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Eun-hye, who had 6d1dc2f4ab watched with displeasure 059b1821a3 as the attention 9658a30989 was focused on b95b3ea0df Tae-jun, spoke up.bbf49735ac1dc214
“Young lady, what are you trying to say?”b5d10dd2febb893e
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“Excuse me?”b9d86b52b8437537
“Are you implying that our Yoon-woo is a child of a second wife?”5a9228f9fc93348b
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Eun-hye fanned b4eb8589d0 herself with 3d5f035201 her hand, bd8e198b44 her face e3f2e7c3b4 flushed.719a696ce3ab3f55
“Are you saying that Yoon-woo isn’t a son of this family? Why would you say such a thing all of a sudden?”b08fc8ccc85bdd8b
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Mi-jin was dumbfounded.f361d99f0de1531f
“What are you talking about, sister? When did I say that? Why are you making such a fuss?”0c2d0b365546d486
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A cough 006311ee84 from Chairman 58e005f1d2 Kang, who 9d7a4cefbf cleared his c6e40f4646 throat in beb82eb3f6 warning, finally ec9245fdb0 put an 28619d2c70 end to 6a50968df4 their subtle 05db269615 power struggle. Chairman Kang brought 44aa7e4ed3 up the subject ad86a55146 of the company.84563ca05532c70d
“What about the resort you’re building on Jeju Island?”95402a9dfbfb7dd6
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“Approval will be granted by the end of this month.”afb293cf9813fa48
Eun-hye looked a2f092f5d6 for a 86b415d378 way to 385e55737c change the 015e8ae766 subject.53867c8c7efb1f44
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If the topics on 5a8121b9c0 the table were all 121769bc2c about the company, there a0c3995a4d would be no room fc46461b00 for Yoon-woo, who would eca37473d2 be at the table ce8ab29363 later.5bde8e69592c2a08
“Father, Yoon-woo will be a little late. He’s so passionate about his restaurant that he even works on Saturdays.”3d36e8fdcf8513bf
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“I don’t understand why Yoon-woo runs a restaurant.”dffd9cdcea013d69
When Chairman Kang expressed 07498d1445 his disapproval, Eun-hye was 59117ad1e1 quick to respond.c1b732ab5a1b1bfb
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“It’s a hobby, father.”0bdc4bd10aa5ce60
“What kind of man has such a hobby?”8daae3abd5eb92dc
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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?”7ec4d39c4a95ad8e
“Well, he’s the one who always video calls us, even when he’s abroad.”35e86ae9bdf7de65
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“How much he must miss his grandfather to do that while studying abroad.”840e99d96add50c2
Chairman Kang smiled slightly, thinking of Yoon-woo. Yoon-woo was definitely a grandson he couldn’t help but be fond of.ab8be874395a5e7f
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Chairman Kang liked to 5e009e435d rank his children according 4d5e08ecd8 to their work performance 8d4c5712f8 and his grandchildren according 34cc9b8a00 to their school grades e0a4bc12f6 every holiday.08d9fc3fb25ef7ad
As a result, 9e6725e05d no one felt ee130eb716 comfortable around him.91bf832231b9dfaa
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But Eun-hye and a4d71b23e0 Yoon-woo were different. Unlike Tae-jun, who was f57802f2bf indifferent by nature, Eun-hye 1a361d1dd6 and Yoon-woo were incredibly 0ac0bbfa69 affectionate.b426f0d64898be89
“Speaking of Yoon-woo, father.”5a379d77504c932a
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A well-prepared Korean ebef8d8aa4 meal was placed b8e47f71e3 on the table.47d74606e69fd0f0
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?”477f54c75f15f0ba
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“His own will is important.”141b3f1c6d3280ce
“He will do well. Yoon-woo likes challenges. Just like when he was younger.”3d86168fc5d06cea
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Chairman Kang 11e76e7f7f just took 0701ceead4 a bite f02d257388 of the b0dfb17a43 abalone without 85c820425a answering.d27162540ae477fe
Eun-hye began to 868a0e4dad feel anxious.ac9adc951e7ff7e6
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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.ff545b45b9ec0f43
There was no reason why her son couldn’t take Tae-jun’s position.f36688b5eedd8cd3
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“I have no doubt that you will guide Yoon-woo well, father.”1efe729941092fa6
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.e2ae7e871d2b696a
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“Grandpa!”e84c1cddfb21c854
Chairman Kang’s eyes widened as if he witnessed a miraculous reunion.a0f67b3f6b0eed59
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“Yoon-woo!”42776681c8848dc6
“Did you miss me a lot?”f2ba525fdedfc87c
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A smile spread across Chairman Kang’s wrinkled face. Tae-jun also looked towards the door.090fffe8800fdfd0
It was their 3071f51bfd first meeting in e066829692 six years. During that time, the 3c779cb97c two men had completely b6b1d5cf49 ignored each other.e39026d26f9acdd1
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“You rascal, do you like being abroad so much? Enough to not want to come back for so long?”3a9228e053c58c5f
“I like Korea more, where my family is.”9fe36f8487aab380
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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.19263ed5ab374b05
Their gazes a53a2e7546 locked intensely 3f6750d726 in the 72789938a9 air. There was caution, hostility 2b77bb1d68 and a touch of 3441c5b248 longing in their eyes.085978b2714cb10d
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“Hyung. It’s been a while.”407f7036f9d14051
Tae-jun didn’t react to the greeting. He just stared at Yoon-woo with a blank expression.081d0efbdf27eee5
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Despite the six-year gap, the two men realized that they hadn’t changed at all.048a85350f1ad719
Tae-jun thought that Yoon-woo had finally lost his boyishness and Yoon-woo thought that Tae-jun’s arrogance had remained the same.843f656eeaf4906b
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Chairman Kang asked, “How’s your restaurant hobby going?”79fd66f9aae42f78
“It hasn’t even been a week since it opened.”bf50da527b5eefb6
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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.”92273f801042a27f
“Is that so? Stay in Korea for good this time.”b537a7a88b1971a0
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“Of course. I’ll never leave again.”cba4b543b0147218
Eun-hye asked, pleased by Yoon-woo’s firm tone, “Was there a reason for you to leave before?”5fc395988ae97440
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“There was.”391d0465f792ceaa
“What was it?”10216b467b96e64a
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“A youthful indiscretion, I suppose.”b041bcfda4e9dc11
Chairman Kang 23db8a4870 chuckled at 15cdebf1f3 his playful 5e4c583b07 tone and aca970a295 scolded him.9ac7d84d2ef31c13
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“You rascal, you’re still young!”39c5770702d85114
“I’m an adult now, Grandpa.”20154d54cc6fe44c
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Chairman Kang’s lips twitched as Yoon-woo smiled brightly.41862d34916a9ea5
Now the topic 53392cb04f of conversation at 4941273e4b the dinner table 92331b4f3b shifted completely to 0cd1bccd8a Yoon-woo. From his culinary 5a3d318894 training in Paris c3b27fa4dd to his passion b7196a3cd4 for scuba diving, 5b6da4ba6d Yoon-woo spoke freely 08fcc9e9b7 and Eun-hye responded 687735c065 enthusiastically.815c344bda2badad
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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.c9987487fc713d8f
When the pleasant dinner 5935e7fb9d came to an end, edc78ca292 Tae-jun was the first 689bf8cc2e to get up.250e09439665881d
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“I’m leaving now.”6e5987a9960ec849
“Already? You haven’t seen Yoon-woo for a while. Why don’t you stay longer?”1aa94480c1ee445e
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“I have to go back to the office.”fe691d5901b0fce4
“Then go ahead.”470d270400423aa8
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When he 412b8bfe84 said he b1fc041ed1 was going 7f7de4fc02 to the d32a64f667 company, Chairman 26ecb46163 Kang sent 4ef0588dd6 Tae-jun off 094758a8f2 without saying 49813490b0 a word.e97988087b8ce2cb
“I’ll see Hyung off.”ca37d4ec12fa3b8d
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Yoon-woo followed 9b85210fb8 Tae-jun out.5d000a8302d43fee
Silence fell 505a28d6a4 between the 6a74207394 two as d532e15026 they walked 8b471594cc through the 9f9a8352ec garden after 5f8ec21c73 leaving the d0d7b1658f mansion.8da868412d2f661e
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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.d03c9179ce6e9703
“Hyung.”608968b1299bd720
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“….”abce58d8c88d85bd
“How have you been?”a5f2f7b9a06827b0
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Tae-jun felt Yoon-woo’s gaze linger on his back, but he ignored it.0ebc9f189a4ef8e5
“Why are you wary of me?”407e110b40e10be5
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The word‘wary’immediately provoked Tae-jun. Tae-jun stopped walking and af0b9eb4ea turned around.d055518d99e9259e
“Are you even worth being wary of?”d10d220ede030d30
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The pitch black eyes he met were so sharp that Yon-woo’s eyes trembled.fde70759e30724e7
“Is it because of what I said to Mom that day?”426e606ced038a81
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“… .”10512fe5ab873887
“I’ve been thinking about that for six years. Why did Hyung do that to Seo-hee and me?”5eb01044421afbe8
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Yoon-woo stared at c65afe1709 Tae-jun and spoke 55bd54493c with trembling lips.2700d5e8a55763e5