Aeyoung stepped in the dealership and glanced behind her, Kun was still on the phone, speaking with someone from work.

She looked around her and started to wander around the building’s showroom.

“There’s something I need to tell you,” Kun spoke as he reached her.

“No. We are not getting back together.” She said jokingly, Kun ignored her comment and gently steered her away from the other customers.

“I got something about Kim Jiwook.” Kun explained, he unconsciously reached out touch to remove their locks of her hair sticking on her cheek.

“What is it now? Is he part of the Cullen coven too?” She asked dryly.

“You know, bloodsucking leeches and~”

“Aeyoung-ah, he was married once. This won’t be his first wedding.” Kun told her, she paused.

“His first wife? Where is she?” She asked, Kun shrugged.

“I’m still trying to look for her. I just wanted you to know. Give you a heads up before you go crazy again.” He said with a small smile as he led her forward.

“See anything you like?” Kun asked her, Aeyoung was already pointing towards a G-Class Wagon, he nodded and walked after her.

“Right, I have to tell you something.” She blurted out, and then she blinked.

Kun leaned down to check the car’s front wheel, Aeyoung puffed her cheeks and crouched down beside him as well.

“I got a job today.” She whispered, Kun glanced at her and he sighed. He pulled her up with him and gestured for her to fix her skirt.

“A job?” He repeated, Aeyoung nodded back, proud.

“Ma gave my position to her vampire, so, I played my cards.”

“Your cards as in, you threw a tantrum so, auntie Jing had to give in?” Kun said, a sales associate approached them. Aeyoung beamed at him.

“I have to protect what’s mine, Qian.”

“Aeyoung-ah, he seems dangerous. He has a fake diploma, I mean, we aren’t even sure what else isn’t real with him.” Kun said softly, Aeyoung’s forehead creased.

“You doing that, what if he gets back at you? We don’t know him.” Kun reasoned, but she rolled her eyes.

“He can’t touch me, Qian.”

“You live under the same roof, Meiyin.” He sighed and held on to her arm.

“I just think..you should watch out, alright?”

“You two, now you got me all confused.” Another voice joined, they both glanced up. Kun dropped his hand and Aeyoung grinned.

“Doyoung-ah,” She greeted him with a quick hug.

“I heard that you were in the market for a car, although, I don’t understand why. Your Corvette is perfect.” Doyoung said to her.

“I need something…less show for work. Because, I have a feeling I have to extend my stay.” She explained, Doyoung’s brows rose.

“So, my guess was right. You don’t like your mother’s fiancé.”

“No. I hate him. Do you think you could get me truck so I could ram it up his~”

“Okay, Meiyin here wants the G-Class in white.” Kun nudged her, Doyoung chuckled in amusement. Seeing the two interact was really interesting, it was like being transported back to their younger years. He had met the couple during his exchange program in China, and he had gotten along with them since.

“Can I have it by tomorrow?” She asked him.

“Of course, I’ll drop it off myself.” Doyoung patted her shoulder, Kun paused when he noticed a familiar figure walking towards them.

“Qian,” Aeyoung tugged on the sleeve of his coat.

“How about we get something to~”

“Your mother said I would find you here.”

Aeyoung turned her head, Doyoung’s eyes widened and he glanced at his friend.

“Anqi, hey.” Kun was surprised to see her, the girl smiled and hooked arms with him. Aeyoung blinked, her brows going up.

“I…I should go, thanks for the help, Qian.”

“Is she your friend?” Anqi’s eyes went to Aeyoung, as if sizing her up, but the girl was looking elsewhere.

“Y—yes, Anqi this is Meiyin. She’s a childhood friend of mine.” Kun said carefully, Aeyoung smiled and stretched her hand to the girl.

“And Meiying, this is Anqi.”

“It’s actually Aeyoung.” She spoke, Anqi returned her smile.

“Anqi. Nice to meet you, Meiyin.”

“Well, I gotta go.” Aeyoung switched to Korean, Kun nodded at her, still unsure what else to say.

“Aeyoung~”

“I’ll call you if something comes up. Thanks for today, Qian.” She mused before walking towards the exit. The three watched as the girl stepped out of the building, a black Mercedes Benz sedan pulled over and she got in the car.

“I need to use the restroom.” Anqi patted his hand before stepping away from the two males.

“Really? This is Anqi? Just Anqi?” Doyoung questioned, Kun exhaled and looked away.

“Doyoung~”

“Aeyoung doesn’t know, huh? That you’re engaged.” He started to shake his head in amusement.

“I never got the chance to tell her.” Kun murmured.

“Sure, I’ll buy that for now.” Doyoung buried his hands in his pockets before walking away from his friend, his lips curled up as he murmured to himself,

“She’s got you all confused now. Why am I not surprised?”

Kim Jiwook looked up from his desk as his secretary walked in, the male was carrying a folder with him.

“Sir,” He spoke as he placed the folder on his desk, the other male’s lips quirked up and opened it.

“Just as you asked, I checked on the young miss’s circle. Her close friends and the people she usually hangs out with.” He said carefully, there was a little hint of skepticism in his tone that made Jiwook look at him.

“What is it?”

“Sir, it’s just that…I really advise you to be careful, the young miss, is not someone you really want to mess with.”

Jiwook browsed through her files, a photo of Kun made him paused.

“Her ex-boyfriend. The airline heir. Another friend of hers, the Lotte princess.” He hummed, the male nodded back.

“I know all you can see is how powerful she is, but she’s weak when it comes to her mother. I have the upper hand here.”

The male remained silent.

“I mean, look at her. This girl grew up in Shanghai, she’s in my territory. She won’t win.” He smirked before putting the file away.

“Then, there will be a BOD meeting this afternoon, sir. It starts at two, sir.” He said before excusing himself, Jiwook nodded back and leaned back on his seat.

“She doesn’t know what’s coming for her.” He said to himself, and then he heard the double doors swing open.

He smiled and stood up from his seat.

“Are you busy? Let’s get lunch together.” Miss Jing said as she walked towards him.

“Yes, let’s go.” He smiled and took her hand.

“Everything’s already set for this weekend. Are you excited?” She asked as they stepped out of the office together.

“I’m worried, your kids aren’t…exactly warming up to the idea yet.” He said softly.

“Don’t worry, with the engagement party coming up, I’m sure they’ll be fine.”

Jeno looked around the conference room, a little confused. He was pulled out of class due to his sister’s orders and now he was gathered with JingXi’s board of directors, chewed on his lower lip.

Noona’s plan is in action.

They all stood up when his mother arrived, and then Aeyoung walked in the room. The directors started to smile to greet her.

“It’s been a while,” Aeyoung spoke, her tone warm and honey-like.

Kim Jiwook looked up from his seat, seeing Aeyoung inside the room surprised him.

“I am sorry for calling this meeting in such short notice, but there is something I must tell everyone.” Miss Jing spoke from her seat in a clear manner, Jeno’s eyes went to his sister.

Aeyoung was sitting on her chair, her legs crossed comfortably as she checked her nailbeds.

“My daughter, Meiyin, has finally decided to join us.” She announced, that earned a positive murmur from the group.

“Starting tomorrow, she will be taking over JingXi Asia Pacific and will be JingXi Korea’s vice president.”

The directors started to congratulate the girl and she thanked them graciously, Jeno grinned from his seat as he looked at Kim Jiwook’s confused face.

Aeyoung took over the microphone and gave the group a small smile.

“Well, seeing how nobody stopped my mother from saying that, I’d like to thank everyone for welcoming me here. I’m sorry I took too long before joining everyone here, and I seek your guidance.” She said with a polite bow before going back to her seat.

Aeyoung caught the stunned look on Jiwook’s face and then her lips quirked up. She raised her brows at him and gave him one of her mildest shrugs.

Jeno looked at his sister again and he shook his head, impressed.

Aeyoung just took two positions, one was Jiwook’s current title at the company, the other one was supposed to be his promotion.

“Noona, I need to head back to class. But, can you pick me up later?” Jeno asked as they stepped out of the elevator.

“Okay. Do you want me to buy you something to eat?”

“No, it’s fine.” Jeno gave her a small wave before jogging across the lobby, Aeyoung watched as her brother got inside the waiting car and it sped off.

She exhaled, she heard her sectreary walking after her.

“Took you a while getting here, how are things in New York?” She spoke to him, the male shook his head.

“I’ve already arranged all your things to be sent here, young miss~ I mean, vice president.”

“It’s like a cesspool here, I’m glad you’ve finally arrived.” Aeyoung spoke to him, the male smiled.

“I see that you have made quite an impression with your mother’s fiancé.”

“Don’t start. I just want to~”

“Aeyoung-ah,”

The two paused and watched as Kim Jiwook crossed the lobby, there was look in his eyes that amused Aeyoung.

The look of disbelief and annoyance.

“I don’t think I ever allowed you to call me by name.” Aeyoung spoke, her secretary stood behind her.

“How could you do this to your mother? Use her love for you just so you could~”

“Use? You mean, how could I remind her of my birthright?” Aeyoung retorted, Kim Jiwook shook his head.

“You are unbelievable, you’re doing all this, just so you could prove a point. Don’t you want her to be happy?”

“Oh, so it’s about her now? Not because, you’re mad she gave me the position you’ve been wanting.” She mused, Kim Jiwook paled.

“You’re not even supposed to be here. I don’t even know why you were allowed to be at the BOD meeting.” She laughed, the employees passing by froze and stared at the commotion.

“You’re just a petty spoiled~”

“Before you go there, I just want to let you know, I am aware that you’ve been sporting fake diplomas for the past few years now. So, if I were you, I’d be careful.” She winked at him, the male’s eyes widened.

“I could always go to the media about this, or my mother, or hmmm, how about the board?” She clasped her palms together, Kim Jiwook hissed and he grabbed her by the collar.

Aeyoung’s secretary was stunned.

“You little , you’re willing to go all the way just to stop your mother’s~”

Jiwook winced and his grip on Aeyoung faltered, the girl blinked and her eyes went past the male’s shoulder.

“You should be careful with your hands. You might lose them someday.” Kun said, his tone arctic, he had a firm hold on Jiwook’s arm as he twisted it harshly.

"Laying your hands on a lady, you really should lose them."

Jiwook tried to turn around to face him, but the younger male yanked him sideways and let him go, almost causing him to trip.

Jiwook finally saw the male, his eyes widened as he recognized the Qian heir. He nursed his aching arm as he stood straightly.

“I don’t think you need to be reminded whom you’re talking to.” Kun spoke, Jiwook tried to move again, but the other male just blocked him.

“This is a family matter, mind your own business.” Jiwook told him, Kun’s lips quirked up.

“Since when did you become a Jing?” He smirked, Jiwook was about to reply when he noticed Kun’s security detail making small steps towards him.

“You will regret this.” Kim Jiwook spat, his eyes were on Aeyoung.

“I probably won’t.” She called out, Kun turned to her as the male left. The guards backed away and let the two be.

“Hmm, thanks for the save. But I had that under control.” She murmured as she righted the collar of her blouse.

“Really?” Kun replied, his tone dry. His eyes went to her neck; he saw how red marks were starting to form where Jiwook’s fist had pressed on her skin. His jaw clenched and unclenched before burying his hands in his pockets.

“What brings you here? Not that you’re not welcome.” She said, Kun sighed, he loosened his tie before gesturing the girl to walk with him.

“Qian?” She nudged him, Kun’s eyes went to her briefly.

“I had a feeling that I should be checking on you,”

“How sweet of you.” She mused at him, Kun shook his head and offered his arm to her.

“Walk with me?” He asked, Aeyoung blinked and nodded.

“I knew something was up when you told me you got a job.” Kun stated as they stepped out of the building. He glanced over his shoulders, his two guards were looking back at him.

His forehead creased and he gave them both a small nod.

The two made their way towards the elevator and disappeared.

“Will you be coming to the engagement party?”

“Yes, and Aeyoung, if he ever confronts you again, don’t let him put his hands on you.” Kun sighed as they reached the café across the building.

“Look, Meiyin, he willingly grabbed you by the collar. That says a lot about him. And that worries me.” Kun faced her, Aeyoung chewed on her lower lip.

“I have to get rid of him, Kun. Now, you know why I have to.” She told him, Kun ran his fingers through his hair.

“It’s going to be fine, you said you have my back.” She said with a small sheepish smile.

“Of course, I do.” Kun replied, giving up. He gently reached out to cup the side of her neck briefly.

“I’ll get us something to eat. Take a seat.” He said before walking away from her, he took out his phone as he queued at the counter.

“I want to check if he has criminal records as well. Make sure we get everything now.”

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