Yeoshin and Ten kept on glancing at each other as they waited for Aeyoung to reappear, but only Kun came into view.

He looked distressed as he joined their table, the emcee had begun chatting up the crowd again, trying to mask what just happened.

“What was that?” Yeoshin spoke to him, Doyoung glanced at him.

“She went to the house, can you check on her?” Kun replied, Ten and the girl stood up. Yeoshin grabbed the two bottles of wine from the table before following Ten.

“Ya, what happened? Aeyoung…was really angry.” Taeyong spoke, Kun shook his head.

“Her father’s work shed, Kim Jiwook transformed it into a garage for his sports car, Aeyoung…got angry.”

“And he also touched their father’s study, he converted into a music room.” Kun grabbed his champagne and finished it in one go.

Hendery’s eyes went to his cousin then at Anqi, the girl had gone awfully quiet and was only observing his cousin.

And his cousin?

Kun was already being thrown off the tracks because of Aeyoung being back.

“Meiyin, Meiyin, Meiyin. Qian’s Meiyin.” Hendery whispered to himself.

“Well, this wont be good for him,” Mina added as she put her fork down, she watched as miss Jing came back on the stage to thank the guests and asked them to excuse her daughter, she claimed that Aeyoung had a little too much to drink.

“Kun,”

Kun glanced to his left, Anqi was looking back at him.

“Can we go home? I don’t feel so good.”

Doyoung and Taeyong turned to her, the latter tilted his head briefly.

“Right now?” Kun asked, he glanced at the house again just as a black Corvette sped away from the garage, he saw Ten jogging after the vehicle, his forehead creased.

Doyoung looked at his friend, his eyes narrowing, anticipating his next move. But Anqi was already standing up, she grabbed her purse.

“Kun, come on.” She spoke again, her tone still soft and measured, Mina looked on with interest.

Kun turned to her again, he gave her a small nod before standing up, he bid his friends goodbye before following the girl back to his car.

“Hmm, a complication, yes?” Mina nudged Hendery, the younger male nodded.

“A big one.”

“Kun has always been the calm one, he almost never panics and knows how to deal with things without breaking a sweat, but when it comes to Aeyoung,” Doyoung glanced at the house again and he smiled.

“He’ll always be a little lost and jittery.”

Aeyoung smiled as she slid down from the car, Ten and Yeoshin were both eyeing her warily.

“Wow, you were out the whole night, and now you want to meet for breakfast. Great, you don’t even answer our calls.” Yeoshin demanded as the three walked in the house.

“You look like a hot mess.” Ten commented at her disheveled lock, Aeyoung didn’t come home last night at all. Her mother even sent the police to search for her, but they couldn’t find her at all. And now, she was having breakfast at Yeoshin’s place.

“But, we’re good friends, so we have clothes for you upstairs.” Yeoshin said, the girl rolled her eyes.

“Wash up and I’ll have the food ready. Go.” Ten told her, and the girl faced the two.

“You know what I found out last night. I mean, from Kun.”

“What? You two getting back together?” Yeoshin said dryly, Ten sent her a look.

“No. Ew. But, Kim Jiwook, asides from being a fraud, he was married beforehand.”

The two paused, Yeoshin put her phone down and turned to her.

“So, last night, I called up some friends.”

“Oh dear.” Ten murmured under his breath.

“I asked for his wife’s name and address. I’ll probably get it soon; those things aren’t difficult for me.” She announced proudly, and that was when Yeoshin noticed it.

The look in her eyes.

Aeyoung was not just angry.

She was raging.

And poor Kim Jiwook is the target of all that rage.

“Who did you call?” Ten continued, Aeyoung smiled.

“Oppa.” She hummed before going up to the guestroom to wash, Yeoshin and the male looked at each other.

“Well,”

“We help her.” Ten shrugged, Yeoshin grinned at him.

“We help her take him down, not hide a body.” Ten clarified, Yeoshin snorted.

Jeno stepped in the dining room and saw his mother and Kim Jiwook already eating, his forehead creased and he tugged on his backpack. He passed by the living room and noticed a construction truck outside and a couple of men walking around their lawn, he approached the window and noticed they were taking down Jiwook’s garage.

“The young master Qian sent them, sir. They are to rebuild the shed.” The butler informed him in a quiet voice, Jeno’s brows went up.

“Kun ge?”

“Yes, sir.” He nodded before leaving him, Jeno tilted his head and smiled to himself.

“Of course, what Aeyoung wants, Kun will give.” The youngest Lee whispered to himself as he walked towards the dining room.

“Jeno, come join us.”

He walked towards the table, picked up a toast and a croissant.

“Jeno, please.”

He met his mother’s gaze.

“Please?” He repeated, Kim Jiwook paused and set his utensils down.

“You want me to have breakfast with you and act as if nothing happened? As if you didn’t let this stranger touch pa’s things?”

The family butler discreetly left the room, Jeno tossed the bread on his plate and shook his head.

“Jeno, your father has left us years ago, I thought you and your sister would not mind~”

“Well, we do, ma. Because, we have a say in this family too, right? Or you changed that too? Is he going to be the head of the family now? Should I also hand over my trust fund to him?” Jeno shot back, the elder stood up and slammed her palms on the table.

“Sit down, young man. You will not disrespect my fiancé!”

“Hey, it’s fine. I’m at fault too.” Kim Jiwook reached for her hand. Jeno looked away, his forehead creasing.

“I know I make you and your sister uncomfortable, so, I can move out if that’s what it takes to fix things.” He offered, the whites of Jeno’s eyes appeared.

“No, no. My children are so spoiled and they need to learn to respect me, their mother.”

Jeno shook his head and simply turned away from them.

“Jeno! Stay right there!”

“No, ma, have fun with your new family. Because, at this rate, he’s the only one you have left.” He said before exiting the house.

Kim Jiwook’s lips quirked up briefly before facing the lady beside him.

“I’m sorry, dear. I know I’m causing you problems with your children, but I can really move~”

“No. Those two need to learn, don’t mind them. Let’s continue our meal.” She patted his cheek before taking her seat.

Aeyoung slid down from her car and she was welcomed by the JingXi directors and other higher-ups.

“Welcome, vice president.”

“Thank you for being here, director Song. I see my mother couldn’t make it.” She said conversationally as she walked with the male, the rest followed behind them.

The male nodded back, not knowing what to say.

“It’s fine, I wasn’t expecting to see her. She doesn’t like how I see things, and that’s fine.”

“Yes, vice president.”

“But,”

Director Song paused and leaned in as the girl spoke.

“I don’t trust him, the man my mother’s with. I just want everyone to be clear with that.”

“Of course, vice president. We are on your side on that matter.”

Aeyoung smiled and nodded, her secretary held the elevator doors for her and she walked in, the girl exhaled as soon as the doors closed.

“Did you check on it?”

“Yes, your cousin’s office has emailed me, vice president. We already have the name of his previous wife, but it’s quite hard to find her.”

“Good, keep me posted. What do I have for this morning?”

The doors pinged open, and she saw Kim Jiwook standing outside. Aeyoung’s brows rose, amused, the male was about to step in the machine but she pressed on the close buttons.

“Aeyoung~”

The doors closed on his face and Aeyoung grinned at her pettiness.

“You have a meeting with general manager Lee and director Heo for the expansion, JingXi Oil wants to connect you via a video call for their conference this afternoon as well, ma’am.”

The doors opened and the two stepped out, Aeyoung was about to head to her office when her phone buzzed.

She took it out and opened the text message.

They’ve already started putting up the walls again.

Enjoy your first day at work, Meiyin – Kun

Her lips quirked up before replying.

Thanks, Qian. What would I do without you?

The airline heir replied after a few seconds.

You have probably committed murder by now. Anyway, if you need anything call me.

I mean it. – Kun

Aeyoung smiled before putting her phone back in her purse. She stepped inside her office and put her Hermes purse down, she looked around before letting out a small sigh.

“Now, it’s time to purge out the pest.”

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