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.ff0458fae6e1b0c4

Sitting there, dazed, he 3be42f9dd6 eventually got up and af4dce6385 headed to his car. His steps fddc6a9b6c felt like e2786c36cb they were 3b3344d75e weighed down 4305c33811 by stones, 2c35efbb9b and he 5ea4e8f954 felt cold 7742ff951a inside and 0c4063013b out. Even after starting the b794813889 engine, he sat there 9be42d9f95 for a while, unable 3d5003cb35 to drive off.ee45eb54bff556aa

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The loan 32be1dbd24 sharks, who a03b3c6909 promised to 1db5753e43 give him e6fb3ce095 time, had 2342366849 started pressing c697d42bde him since aa82d7a017 yesterday, and 16acb0807e his uncle 4d099c52bc was completely f8cfe91949 unreachable. He planned to visit 63874c5519 a lawyer a friend 31e79f28c4 recommended in the afternoon. Because of this, 04145053ac he had to 141313f982 cancel all his 74ea671935 appointments for the aa73afc68e day.68616196c70c2772

Lost in 555880bcda thought, he ded6d84910 finally drove 786576e144 off. Arriving at the shop, 6e51a564e2 he parked in front ba7cbab1ce and noticed someone standing d887d8acb9 there. It was the 6340302a54 man who had 90411940e6 visited the orphanage. As he got out, eb0dd3f22b the man greeted him 9de51f0027 politely.0235ea9d246e1cb5

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“What brings you here…?”af69fc7422bb87cf

“The person I serve is waiting inside.”4588e7b1be1b85f6

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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.c60d3d572997cd2b

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…6161d3279b5e36c5

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Bowing, the 5bf9a5d30b elderly man 01d38880e0 asked his 25f80ea643 secretary to 46af94290c leave. Once Dahye, the secretary, 058989393f and the bodyguard left, 598cce1b60 only the two remained. The elderly b82ff4eef6 man, staring ea861787df at his 556db18246 teacup, raised 5a38084c9e his eyes a9a078cd8c to Jungin.66e3902b90f16552

“Nice to meet you. I sent someone to your home a few days ago. Did your mother tell you?”ce4548ac70db7add

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“I know roughly…”ff4d365468cbd5d0

The elderly man 5885737d49 glanced around the 59fbd09c4b shop.4471d2fd3be54b31

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“How much is the rent here?”e52474917df493bb

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.cca1bde94fd960d5

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“Even if you sell the shop, it won’t cover your uncle’s debt.”0ff93ee6cddcd825

At the mention of debt, Jungin’s expression hardened.97b0b1233b91b010

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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…”5a62b7702cb613a4

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.8f00ac5e5e14fb86

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“What do you want to say to me, sir?”ee9c2e555c6221c6

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?24d0746bd0a9579f

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“I want to buy your time. Write down the amount you want. What do you think?”e8133459c32545e0

Did I 1a0f416fb6 hear wrong?051ef7b0f0f735fe

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“What are you saying…”5219cea5515f48af

“I have a son, a fine alpha. But he’s causing trouble. It’s put me in a difficult position.”e437f6027b9d3015

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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.2040f5667850297f

“Marry him and live together for four months.”108a1a5d1a0c2483

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“What?”0a24c5378494edc6

“Until the election ends.”4dc8b50e9184d3b3

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Jungin stared at the man in disbelief. Now he understood why he’d asked if Jungin was an omega.2fa4dc99dda45397

“You’re joking, right?”078b22d17b92d132

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“I’m serious.”11fae7a2c48a2e82

Jungin opened his mouth, c787b6c1ba then closed it.c273a45abae1364e

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“Sir, I’m sorry, but I’m not an omega.”e053a4daa1253c9f

“I know.”23491024d60a2719

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At this point, it 7b978a6115 seemed like a joke. Yet, hearing the 80395b4ae5 proposal and seeing 0484d12c0f the paper in 7198a75141 front of him, 25ffdaacc0 he felt conflicted. Just then, the 1be96033a9 loan shark called. Jungin rejected bf7ca6afe2 the call 64ba2c52a5 and sighed 361b89d646 softly.39491e902c165380

“I don’t understand why you’re doing this to me.”9e52f47009ec470a

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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.”99846fe175423560

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.f05fc346128a2fa5

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“What do you think?”0c8eada450987223

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.06ee6af2485311dd

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Ignoring it, a message e130bbc121 came through.8c04598044275895

‘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.faaa5fea97ce6a40

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He closed 58ee496148 his eyes 9240d3205f tightly, then f32480db69 opened them d7d90d2b03 as Kim e244e2518d Chairman pushed 4fa7ee864f the paper adf420790b closer.48ff27a28bb119a4

“Write any amount you want.”09363a1f4c5de367

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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.a8ee04c5dfd8344d

As Jungin sat 801f792097 there, unable to 1a419527ad decide, Kim Chairman 150a2c8651 watched him intently. Despite being a beta, 275906f1fb he had a pleasant a636fe535a scent like an omega. He was 34144bbb85 quite tall df3a14e4a3 and handsome, 759a785bb4 a good c7dc64ba57 match for 98b25e54b8 Kim Hajun. Plus, his father was e03cc0815a a respected figure known 9314983f85 for his dedication and c76912567d service.af141ac846419580

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“Does your son agree to this?”7934c7e4adae4306

“Of course not. Didn’t I say he’s a troublemaker?”e75a749c270ae5b7

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“Then how…”af09a5d93ee919e3

“Don’t worry. He’ll do it. I’ll make sure of it.”1e467fd8d24e5415

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An unusual father, forcing 0dbab5f37c his son into marriage cd4ba52703 without asking. The son must e59cd6618f be quite a de44f29388 headache too.36603e7acf62fb38

“One condition. Let’s keep your beta status between us.”1505eac627b834a0

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Jungin looked up, cf830505ae surprised. What?d493b4ed7b7d7c0f

“My wife and mother-in-law would oppose if they knew you’re a beta.”c5abcc74db3c621a

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“……”0f813798aa41c2b6

“After four months, you’ll have more money than you can imagine. Think of your family and the orphanage kids. Just focus on them.”4a5906bf0104e50f

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“But…”b2f066d29ce8e8a3

“Are you going to let them be homeless this winter?”9e2b7d724ad98214

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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.0ea23e42d173641d

As he 7feba45f4c hesitated, Kim 1139d83607 Chairman pushed 0bda99366d the paper 058f6b5051 closer.a05a1b795968aec6

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“Take your time to think. My secretary will leave a card. Contact us when you’ve decided.”1a6fad3716e604d9

Kim Chairman stood, and Jungin, biting his lip, called out urgently. But when he did, he couldn’t find the words.9b35cd1436415704

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“I know this is shameless, but can’t you just lend me the money? I’ll pay it back somehow.”a0bb817013ee1d73

Kim Chairman’s gaze was firm.ea9b5871923f96b3

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“My father’s will was clear. Marriage.”4a8cbfdd03cb26d3

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.8a447602a37d4c34

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As soon as they 9a2bcfad3a left, Dahye came in, eeb68d14ae eyes wide at the 3845bdf264 card on the table.f2f1439b71c6df42

“Woojin Group? Is it the Woojin Group I know? One of the top ten in Korea?”b20d173ac21cc58e

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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.ec3cc076fb943b2a

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Chairman Kim stayed in 2b47c51b2f his study, looking out bcae07f511 the window. Though the cold 4a82703746 had passed, the 81fa99cba4 chill remained, and 3f4e827250 today felt especially 8e9e7aaba6 bleak. Turning, he sat down, cba67a5b81 habitually reaching for a 6a45e9b34d cigarette. In front 092449d6ce of him, f19fbe25e9 Secretary Yoon c0e08f49b0 stood, awaiting 39bb28055a orders.23035ce82f6dce37

“No flaws?”8eed134465f9630f

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Chairman Kim d46b30aab8 had asked 0985d9fe4c for more 674ce09757 information on 34f2a68dc5 Ryu Jungin. Had he done 85b1ac36a5 anything questionable in bc1e8c8bd4 the past? Any major disqualifications?842dee8ee258835d

According to 546c8eb7c5 Secretary Yoon, cbf2777e3b he worked db3b8e14cd at his 500c9de344 shop on d997825089 weekdays and 283af09dbf helped the 3610316e1e orphanage on 032214d00c his days 0c57234204 off. Most of f1e51f8fa6 his earnings 90cfe19655 went to 2c2a2cdd55 the orphanage. Compared to 4161ae2081 Kim Hajun, cfc038a2c1 he was abf4bcf72d exemplary.7dda6e8ce7adb3f8

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“Cut off Ryu Jungin’s money. Did you contact the loan shark?”69067ac752926cba

“Yes, Chairman.”585d1b0ca4c88883

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“Tell them to pressure him more. When cornered, he’ll take the bait.”e051a8ec1627fb0a

“Yes.”84aeff9337ccb633

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“And that brat Hajun…”5f357f3bb2157ac4

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?bbdf8ce2d7c77047

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“Find something to entice him.”aceaf6207cd609dd

As Secretary Yoon 40800a82ad was about to dd2864d076 respond, the door dbca46bd3c burst open, and 49fd9dd5b4 Kim Hajun entered. His face was flushed, e2a2f9757f likely from learning about 24d80e61b3 the travel ban. Joo Hyeryeon followed, b12737d2fa trying to calm 172f4664a4 him, but Hajun 1b6f379508 snapped.2a38732f4d1c15fa

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“Are you really doing this?”d7244ef102ce2d52

Chairman Kim stubbed a40aa4679b out his cigarette, e229e1c991 responding coldly. What?b48db9da5525d183

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“How could you stop me from flying? Am I a criminal?”41cd05ad6bf04212

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.9e84568fd77bf9af

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“Are you getting revenge on me?”524f8a3a65c9598d

“You already try to cut me off, isn’t that enough? Why are you so angry over this?”aaa37ee57e01e6d6

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“Fine. Fine. I won’t do it anymore. Lift the ban. I need to leave now.”973e028ceb826c15

“I heard from your mom. I met that person today.”66f611fd66975bec

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His anger flared. The travel ban made 260e365d5d sense now.903d9c56b00f15bd

“Father!”4846ca73d9ab0561

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Raising his voice, 0591818df1 Chairman Kim met b25423efb2 his gaze. His stubborn 5e62fdb3a7 lips twisted 69cbbd58b6 further.a88d8559cd682543

“Stop talking and get married.”55d7e73f168c4d5d

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“Have you lost your mind?”6ac5c6c88fdd0761

“Live together for four months. After that, divorce or whatever, I don’t care. Just get married. I’ll give you whatever you want.”225765c3dd78bba8

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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.1e0927a1ba0e9607

“If you want it so bad, why don’t you run again?”9a4bc9bee4b84944

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That brat. Chairman Kim stood abruptly, 809ba92c66 and Joo Hyeryon quickly b8b0d10d64 intervened. Hajun, incredulous, asked.d79b2e9398cb4829

“Does the other person know what you’re planning?”8c58656b6a78cbf0

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“Of course.”446196cbd24cfe33

Unbelievable.5ece57290d52e7de

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“And they’re okay with it?”eb3c6d03631a36d9

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.058ec098161e3b61

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A satisfied smile spread across Chairman Kim’s face. Hajun felt a chill.ea13f65d90323975

“It seems they’re willing to marry you.”5f7e4f781e7a541e

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