In the weeks that followed Kyungsoo winning the Golden Quill, Haneul's life became a frenzy of dinner parties and events, lavish gowns and pictures taken for glossy society magazines. it seemed that Jung Kyungsoo was a big deal and she, had just taken one of Seoul’s most eligible bachelors off the market. Hated was too mild a word to describe the looks and comments thrown her way but Haneul took it on the chin because she had what they wanted. Kyungsoo in her arms at the end of every long day and he always said two things to her, “I love you and hold on to me.” so she did. Every day, she glided along in this fantasy world and only came down to earth when he grabbed her hand, anchoring her. 

There was just one thing...

Haneul could never get used to living in a hotel. Kyungsoo had lived in the hotel since high school. As disciplined as he was, his parents didn’t have anything to worry about, but she wondered if this was an environment she could raise their children in. 

Sure, the perks were great. 24 hour room service, dry cleaning, a personal stylist, the suite was bigger than her apartment, and there were days she didn’t even see Taeyoon. Still...she yearned for a family home. A place to make her own…

“What is that?” 

Kyungsoo and Suho stepped out onto the balcony with that mischievous self-satisfied look she recognised by now to mean they were plotting something and were awfully pleased with themselves. 

A butler cleared away her breakfast, “I was so not finished.” Kyungsoo snatched the toast from and popped it in his. “Show her…” he was excited. 

Suho spread out the plans. Haneul immediately knew what it was. This was her industry after all. “Lee Corp has just approved these plans.” Suho told her, “They will start remodelling the Jung Estate next month.” 

“What about your grandparents? Your parents too? Won’t they want to eventually move onto the estate?” 

Kyungsoo pulled up a chair and looked at the plans, “Here, we plan to tear the entire east wing down and convert it into a workspace for you. It will also have a conservatory - here…” 

“And over here a secret passage, which will lead into a secret garden…” Suho got excited and took over, “And over here, we plan to build a Consortium High Counsel room for the official meetings…”  

Kyungsoo nodded at Suho and he left them, closing the doors of the balcony to give them complete privacy. Kyungsoo stood and stared out at the view of the Finite gardens, “My ancestors built this brick by brick. It is in my blood but I don’t want to live in a hotel for the rest of my life. I want to finish work and come home to a family. My father was an amazing President and mentor and despite how busy he was, he was ever-present in our lives, more so than my mother,  but besides the happiness he received from his friendship with