A/N: Hello! Happy New Year! (sorry super late). 
Sorry for the late update! It had taken me a while to figure out what I really wanted to do with this story. I don't want to completely follow the Web Novel so I had to rewrite my storyboard. I hope you enjoy! please excuse any grammar errors! 

 

Chapter 8

 

Upon returning home, both sets of husband and wife returned to their shared bedrooms to decompress. When Tiffany and Taeyeon were in the confines of their room, the young brunette quickly dropped his belongings and hugged Taeyeon from behind abruptly. 

 

Catching Taeyeon by surprised. He nearly dropped the items in his hands. He blinked before turning around to return the hug. Taeyeon’s heart began to beat erratically in his chest. He didn’t know what to do or say. 

 

“T-Tiffany are you okay?” Taeyeon couldn’t help but stutter. 

 

“Thank you Taeyeon,” she mumbled against his chest. 

 

Gulping, Taeyeon held her a little tighter. “For what my dear wife?”

“For believing in me. For making sure I did not make a fool of myself and for helping me get the respect from my family” she continued to say against him, as she took in the smell of Taeyeon’s natural scent. 

 

He couldn’t help but feel slightly jittery at this moment. Silently hoping his racing heart wouldn’t give away his true emotions. “You’re welcome my dear. I knew you can do it!” He cheered. 

 

There was a moment of silence as they stood in the middle of their shared bedroom in an embrace. Taeyeon snapping out of his daze, he cleared his throat. Tiffany quickly let go, heat rising to her cheeks. She quickly turned away to hide her coming blush. 

 

“I-It’s been a long and tiring day for me. I’m going to get ready for bed,” Tiffany broke the silence, quickly grabbing her pajamas before heading to the bathroom. 

 

“Alright dear,” Taeyeon smiled politely as he started to pull his beddings from the closet. 

 

When he heard the running water, he laid out his beddings before taking a seat at the desk chair. He pulled out his phone and sent a text to Jieun of Hotel Del Luna and Heechul. Both were his closest allies for his new life. He needed to treat them well. 

 

[To Heechul]
Do we have any connections to the Signiel hotel?
 

 

[From: Heechul] 

Kim family owns the hotel through the main congloromate.

[To: Heechul] 

Please book us a table. For you, me, and Jieun. Tomorrow night at 7

 

[From Heechul]
Right away sir!

 

[To: Jieun]
Please join me and Heechul for dinner at the Signiel at 7

When he heard the water stop running and the shower door shut, he closed out the messages and slipped his phone in his pocket. He got up from his seat and started grabbing a fresh set of pajamas for himself. It wasn’t long until Tiffany came out with her hair still wrapped in a towel. 

 

He knew very well Tiffany would be up a bit longer before she really got ready for bed. He took this time to quickly slip into the bathroom to take a quick shower. He was fast in his shower and brushing his teeth. By the time he was done, Tiffany had stepped inside to dry her hair and finish her nightly routine. 

 

Getting into his little bed, he laid comfortably as he browsed the internet. Looking at the news and his social media accounts. There was a lot of news regarding Kim family of the City taking over 11:11 Group. 11:11 was already a big established company that was top business in Seoul Hills. Adding 11:11 to the Kim Family portfolio would make the family net worth a bit more than Elon musk himself and just under Jeff Bezos. 

 

A lot of the articles were happy towards the acquisition. It meant more projects and opportunities for other businesses, while creating more jobs for the lower and middle class. Everyone really looked up to the Kim family and their capabilities and reach. However, there was an underlying fear towards them. The family was just super capable and super influential. People feared crossing them. It could easily make them or break them. 

 

Tiffany’s voice broke Taeyeon’s concentration. “Should I turn off the lights?” 

 

Looking above his phone, the image of Tiffany in her matching pajama set almost made Taeyeon’s eyes go wide. She was wearing her favorite baby pink PJ set, a short sleeve button down and a pair of short shorts. It revealed her legs quite well, especially from the view from where he was laying…. On the floor. 

 

“U-Uh sure!” He stuttered, mentally kicking himself for making a fool of himself. 

 

Not thinking too much of it, the brunette walked to the light switch and turned off the lights. The sound of Tiffany getting into bed had Taeyeon relax a bit more. He let out a quiet but long sigh of relief before returning his attention back to the articles. 

 

~ ~ ~

The following morning, Taeyeon woke up and his wife was already gone for work. The young lad stretched out in his bed before finally getting up to start his morning. His first task was to go to freshen up and get ready for the day. He was wearing his usual outfit; jeans, t-shirt, and a hoodie to tie it all together. 

 

As he headed to the kitchen, he could hear his in-laws arguing as always. He had to stop in the hall to compose himself. He took a deep breath to collect himself before walking around the corner into the kitchen. His mother in law was lecturing his father-in-law per usual. It was something he had gotten used to when he had joined the family. 

 

“Give me money!” Elissa yelled holding out her hand in front of her husband. 

 

Leo was seated at his usual spot at the table with an annoyed expression on his face. He was in the middle of eating his oatmeal. “Go away,” he grumbled softly. 

 

“Yah! You make no contributions to this family! Why are you keeping money to yourself. What could you possibly be spending your money on?!” 

 

“That’s for me to know and for you to not into,” he said waving her off. 

 

“Do you want me to look ugly in front of my friends!?” She wailed dramatically. 

 

Leo looked up at his wife with the same annoyed expression he had. He rolled his eyes and glared at her, “Elissa, all you do is spend the money we are supposed to be saving! You keep saying how you want to live well for our pension. Yet, look at you! Always asking for money every other day!” 

 

As Taeyeon went into the kitchen, he walked pass his in-laws to look in the fridge for something to make for himself. He was just about to let out a sigh of relief when his in-law didn’t say anything. 

 

“Taeyeon!” Elissa yelled, as she walked towards him. She had a sly look on her face. She batted her eyes in hopes to coax him to do what she wanted, “You have been living with our family for years without having to pay for anything. Give me some money so I can go get my hair done!” She ordered. 

 

The young lad clenched his jaw as he closed the refrigerator to look at his mother-in-law. All he could do was give him a small smile and shrug apologetically. “I’m sorry mom, but the money that Tiffany gives me is only enough to buy groceries for the family,”

“Liar!” She yelled jabbing her index finger in his chest. “I know my daughter treats you well, you definitely have more money than just grocery money” her eyes squinting at him. 

 

“Mom…” Taeyeon heaved a long sigh. “I really don’t have much money. I have to go to get groceries for the week. With current inflation, I’ll probably spend over one hundred dollars. I don’t have much left after that. Tiffany only gives me like $200 a week. And I am going to meet with some friends later”

Elissa’s face started to turn red in annoyance. “You’re going to spend the rest of the money my daughter gave you to have some fun?! I will not allow it! Give me your money now!”

Leo dropped his spoon with a loud thud. “You are in charge of our family money. How are you going to ask for money when you literally have the family savings in your hands!” 

 

Elissa walked towards Leo and was about to yell at him, but decided to keep shut. She was asking for money for a reason, and if she were to tell them the truth… she would be in so much trouble by her husband and from her daughter. “You guys really want me to look ugly. My ends are showing splits!” She whined. 

 

Taeyeon rolled his eyes before he grabbed himself a bowl to make cereal. Grabbing his favorite box of Coco Puffs, he poured himself some milk before he sat at his usual spot at the table. 

“Did you ask Tiffany for some money?” 

 

“Why would I ask my precious daughter for money?! Are you crazy?!” 

 

“Then, why are you asking for money? Shouldn’t we have some savings in the bank?” Leo asked squinting his eyes at his wife. “Show me the bank account now!” He demanded. 

 

Elissa’s face turned pale. Sweat was slowly forming on her forehead as she was thinking of excuses to come up with. How was she going to tell her husband that she had lost almost all of the money that they saved up. She had lost it in a scam over the past weekend. “Don’t worry about it! I’m leaving” she huffed before leaving her husband and son-in-law. 

 

When Elissa was out of ear shot, Leo let out a groan. “Do you think your mother-in-law spent all the family savings” 

 

Taeyeon could only shrug his shoulders. “I’m not sure dad… You know she would never admit to such. Especially if Tiffany would lecture her,” 

 

Leo leaned back and shook his head, “When is that lady ever going to learn?” 

 

“One day, she will have it coming to her. Just wait dad” 

 

“I hope so,” he sighed. 

 

As Taeyeon finished having his bowl of cereal, he got up to wash the dishes before starting his day. When he turned the corner, he was stopped by his mother-in-law, Elissa. She was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed and eyebrows furrowed in anger. Taeyeon couldn’t help but gulp. This was not how he wanted to start his day. 

 

“You. You’re coming with me. Let me go get my purse” she barked before abruptly walking to her bedroom to grab her necessities. 

 

The young lad just stood confused. Shrugging his shoulders, he went to his room to grab his wallet and keys before heading to the living room to wait for his mother in law. It didn’t take long for Elissa to come downstairs. 

 

Without any words, Elissa just walked out the door with Taeyeon jogging after her. With an eyebrow raised Taeyeon asked, “Where are we going?”

“You’re going to help me get my money back!” 

 

“Mom… what do you mean get your money back?”

Elissa scoffed and rolled her eyes before getting into the passenger seat of the family car. Taeyeon just stared at the middle aged woman in disbelief. How was he supposed to drive if he didn’t know where they were exactly going. 

 

Upon getting in the vehicle, he started the car. “Where am I driving to?”

“That new insurance building on 309 Street. Player Investments is what it’s called,” Elissa said looking out the window. Inside she was really angry. 

 

“Player Investment? What did you do with them?”

Elissa’s face turned a slight pale in color. But she quickly turned angry before she let out a grunt, “I was told that if I had invest half a million dollar, I would be seeing dividends by a month! It has been three months and I have not seen a single penny from this!” 

 

“Half a million dollars?! Isn’t that half of your savings mom?” Taeyeon said pretending to be worried for her. Internally, he was laughing at his mother-in-law’s stupidity. The name was already a dead giveaway that it seemed like a sketchy business. But he knew his mother-in-law well. She was dead set on making a lot of money, yet here she was losing money instead. 

 

“Do not tell my daughter or my pathetic husband either. This better stay between us or else you’ll regret doing so” she threatened, sending him daggers with her eyes. “I tried calling them multiple times asking to speak to a manager and the owner or whoever was in charge. No one would call me back or dare speak to me. This place scammed me!” She whined. 

 

“We shall try to get your money back. Your secret is safe with me,” Taeyeon said. 

 

The ride to the investment building was not a long drive. Truthfully, seeing the building made Taeyeon facepalm himself in his mind. The building was a sketchy building to begin with. It was in the bad part of town and it was in a run down strip mall. The only building that was open at the strip was the investment company. This would have been an initial red flag, but with the talks of making a profit… He sees why his mother-in-law was quick to jump on board. 

 

When he parked the car, he noticed other people protesting outside. All demanding that they get their money back as well. He groaned to himself before he hopped out of the car. Taeyeon watched his mother-in-law walk through the crowd of people to head straight to the front door. The lights were on but there was no one. 

 

“They went into hiding” huffed a middle aged man. 

 

“These pigs!” Spat Elissa before she started banging on the glass window. “Give us our money back you lying scammers!” 

 

Taeyeon stood behind the crowd as he watched his mother-in-law rile the crowd up. It didn’t take long for all the other middle-aged-men and women to start banging on the window too. They were all yelling to get their money back. 

 

“Taeyeon! Bang on the windows to get their attention. We need to get our money back!” Elissa demanded. 

 

Before anyone could make the next move, someone came out in the store front. A lot of people gasped at the sight of who they saw. It was no other than well known Underworld Boss, Don Lee. He was wearing his usual attire, a suit. He had the top two buttons of his button down showing off his thick gold chain. He had a tooth pick in his mouth as he looked at the crowd with a disdainful look. 

 

The crowd took a step back when they realized who it was. Only Elissa could careless on who that was. She continued to bang on the window angrily. “Why are you guys cowering away?! That man needs to give us our money back!” 

 

One of the middle aged men tried to pull her away from the glass window. He was in distressed, seeing who was in the store. “Ma’am please stop! You must not anger him!” He whispered sternly. He felt his heart racing. 

 

“Who does this man think he is?!”

A few gasps could be heard from the crowd. “You don’t know who he is?! He’s the fearless Mafia boss of Seoul Hills! His power stretches even up to the City!”

“Who?!” Elissa spat not caring as she crossed her arms. 

 

“That’s Don Lee!”

Taeyeon couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow in question. He pulled out his phone and quickly texted a few of his connections. 

 

[From: Taeyeon] 

Who is Don Lee? 

 

It didn’t take long until Taeyeon’s phone started ringing. It was no other than Song Seunghoon, his family’s main spokesperson and trusted assistant. Answering the phone, Taeyeon stepped away from the crowd to speak in private. 

 

“Young Master Kim!” Seunghoon greeted. 

 

“Do you know a Don Lee?” 

 

While he was on the phone he quickly saw Don Lee yelling at the crowd. Taeyeon couldn’t help but roll his eyes when he witnessed his mother-in-law yelling at the man. The crowd around them were all cowering behind each other, trying to not provoke the man further, but his mother-in-law was a tyrant. 

 

“Don Lee is the Mafia Boss of Seoul Hills, he has deep connections and respect here in the City. He actually has been trying to butter me up recently when he his subordinates accidentally hit my car last year. He has been trying to do some favors for me in hopes of getting him in connection with the Kim Family”

Taeyeon listened carefully and nodded his head. 

 

“Is young master in trouble?” Seunghoon quickly said. 

 

Taeyeon paused for a moment watching Elissa yell at the Mafia Boss with no shame. “I am unsure what is going on. But my mother-in-law was cheated of money for some investment company. I think he is part of the company. Hold on for a second, looks like she’s in trouble,”

Walking towards the crowd, Taeyeon squeezed through to stand beside his mother-in-law. 

 

“Give me back our money!” She spat. 

 

Don Lee looked at her dismissively. “Do you know who I am?”

“No. I don’t give a rats on who you are!” She continued to yell.

 

Don Lee quickly signaled for a few of his subordinates who quickly took hold of Elissa’s arms. Elissa was startled but kept her angry face. She tried all her might to break free.  Before Taeyeon could say anything, a large slap was heard causing everyone to go quiet. 

 

“Who dares to speak to me like this?!”

Elissa’s eyes were wide in surprise. Who does this man think he was laying her hand on her like that? 

 

“He just slapped my mother-in-law,” Taeyeon said on the phone. “What do you think you’re doing?” Taeyeon said to Don Lee. 

 

Don Lee raised an eyebrow. He let out a scoff, “Now who are you to tell me what am I doing? Clearly I am trying to teach this leech a lesson. Do you need to be taught a lesson too?” 

 

Taeyeon quickly hung up the phone without saying much to Seunghoon. “No, but I don’t think you want to do anything to my mother-in-law or myself,” Taeyeon said confidently. 

 

The crowd couldn’t help but gasp at Taeyeon’s courage. No one had ever spoke back to Don Lee. These two were definitely asking for trouble. And Don Lee was not someone you wanted to get involved with- EVER. 

 

“Take these two inside. We will give them the greatest lesson of all time,” ordered Don Lee. 

 

More men came out from the crowd and took hold of both Elissa and Taeyeon. They dragged the mother and son duo inside and away from the eyes of the public. Don Lee’s men were a little rough as they pushed and shoved them into the office space. 

 

“You two are just pawns. You will be taught a lesson today,” Don Lee spoke. 

 

Don Lee rolled up one of his sleeves as he walked towards Taeyeon grabbing him by the collar of his shirt. The Mafia boss clenched his fist and raised it, ready to throw a mighty punch at Taeyeon. Taeyeon just stared at him with a straight face, unfrightened. If he were to lay a hand on Taeyeon, it would only do him disservice. 

 

Just as Don Lee was about to land a blow on Taeyeon, his phone began ringing. It caught him off guard, causing him to step away from the young lad. He muttered a few curse words under his breath before answering his phone with anger. 

 

“What?!” 

 

It didn’t take long for Don Lee’s face to go from angry to frightened. Face pale like he saw a ghost. Taeyeon couldn’t help but stare at Don Lee with a smirk on his face. 

 

On the other line. “Is that how you treat me Don-Shi? It is me, Song Seunghoon. Do you know who you have captured at the moment?! It is my young master Kim Taeyeon. If you hurt him in anyway, you will be dead in the name of the Kim Family!” 

 

“S-Seunghoon-shi! I-I didn’t know! I-I am so sorry!” Don Lee quickly apologized. 

 

Even Don Lee’s men in the room were all shocked to see Don Lee so easily frightened. Don Lee was known to be ruthless and fearless. He was the leader for a reason, he was not afraid of anything and was not afraid to get his hands dirty. Everyone feared him, but Don Lee feared no one. This was the first for them to witness their boss in fear. 

 

Hanging up the phone, Don Lee quickly shoved his underlings away from Taeyeon. Don Lee himself quickly brushed Taeyeon’s clothes making sure there was no dust or dirty on the young lad.

 

Elissa who was still captured couldn’t help but furrow her eyebrows in confusion. What in the world just happened? Wasn’t this man just claiming that he was the fearless leader of some Mafia? Why was he just cowering away and just brushing her son-in-law. 

 

“M-Master Kim. I-I am so sorry for troubling you!” Don Lee quickly spoke; profusely bowing to Taeyeon. “What can I do for you M-Master Kim,” 

 

Elissa squinted at this Don Lee. “Did you just call him Master Kim?! Are you kidding me?! That’s my pathetic live-in son-in-law! Are you mistaking him for someone else. 

 

Don Lee’s face turned red in anger and turned around. “How dare you question my loyalty?! If he is Master Kim. He is MY Master Kim,” Don yelled. 

 

Quickly turning to Taeyeon, his demeanor went from angry to careful and respectful. “I am so sorry for troubling you Master Kim,” Don bowed, holding his position at a ninety degree angle “Please punish me as you see fit”

Don Lee’s men quickly saw him holding his position in a bow. They all quickly bowed in ninety degrees towards Taeyeon. They too did not want to disrespect Don Lee, but Taeyeon. The first man they had ever seen their boss be afraid of. 

 

Taeyeon smiled in amusement and pat Don Lee’s shoulder reassuringly. “You have not hurt me. But first let me thank you,” he whispered the last part, “I have always wanted to slap my mother-in-law, so thank you for doing so.”  Taeyeon chuckled softly. “Also, please keep my true identity to yourself. If you wish to be loyal to me and the Kim Family, please keep it quiet” 

 

Don Lee listened carefully and quickly shook his head in agreement. “I completely understand. I will do anything you ask of me,” Don reached into the inside pocket of his jacket and pulled out his business card and quickly handed it to Taeyeon. “If anyone causes you trouble, please do not hesitate to call me. This is my direct line” 

 

Don Lee’s men’s eyes widened in surprise. Not just anyone could get Don Lee’s direct line. Anyone who had to speak to Don Lee himself had to find Don Lee’s underboss. For Don Lee to personally give his direct phone number, meant that this man was untouchable. 

 

Everyone who worked for Don Lee must respect and basically kiss the feet of the person Don Lee worshipped. If anyone made Don Lee lose face, they were to feel the fearless ruler’s wrath and nobody wanted to experience that. 

 

Elissa could only stare at the scene before him. She couldn’t help but look at Don Lee then at Taeyeon as they continued their exchanges. Master Kim? What kind of messed up world is happening right now that this so called Mafia Boss is calling her pathetic son-in-law a master? Master of what? Patheticness??

 

“If you’re going to respect him, let me go!” Elissa spat trying to break free from the grasps of her captors. 

 

Don Lee looked at her in annoyance before looking at Taeyeon for instructions. Taeyeon could be seen rolling his eyes, but only to Don Lee. The middle aged man couldn’t help but chuckle. “You can let her go. And return her money and the promised dividends” he ordered with a sigh. 

 

“I will return everyone’s money!” Don Lee said bowing to Taeyeon. 

 

Taeyeon grasped Don Lee’s shoulder before saying, “I only need my mother-in-law’s money. I don’t really care what you do with everyone else’s money. Keep it for all I care,” Taeyeon said shrugging. 

 

The only reason why he was there was to “help” his mother-in-law. He had no connections or sympathy for the people out there. It was all their fault for falling for an investment scam. Truthfully, if he had a choice he wouldn’t have helped his mother-in-law either, but if his wife found out that her mother was careless with the family money… Well it would not be a good thing. He was saving his wife the worry, but also saving his mother-in-law’s face. 

 

“Yes sir!” Don Lee smiled happily. “We will return her money!”

“Very well. You can ask for her bank information or give her a check. I will see myself out,” Taeyeon announced before bidding the Mafia Boss goodbye and walking out of the office. 

 

When he walked out to the store front, there were gasps and whispers being heard. The crowd were all surprised that Taeyeon had walked out without any scratches or bruises. Before anyone could make a comment, Taeyeon had walked away and gotten into the family car. 

 

It didn’t take long before Elissa came running out to join him in the car. Elissa was being bombarded with a lot of questions if she got her money back or if anything. Elissa could just smirk and brag that Don Lee was kissing her son-in-law’s feet and gave her back her money. If they believed her or not, was up to the crowd. 

 

When the two started their drive home, the ride was quiet. It wasn’t until Taeyeon spoke up and said, “Let’s not mention anything that happened today to Tiffany and Dad,” 

 

Elissa who was staring at the check written out to her with wide eyes and a watering mouth. She snapped back into reality before looking at Taeyeon, “Of course not! Do you want Tiffany or my good for nothing husband to lecture me?!”

“Good. I thought we can save the headache by not telling them,”

The ride was short and as Taeyeon pulled into their driveway, Taeyeon said, “I will not be home for dinner. Some of my friends have asked to meet. I will be eating dinner with them,” 

 

“Then who is going to feed us?!”

Taeyeon let out a sigh and shook his head, “Mom, I think you can manage to make yourselves food tonight,” 

 

“Yah! Don’t you dare make a habit of running off on us now, okay?”

“I won’t mom,” Taeyeon sighed. 

 

x x x

 

Taeyeon had left home a little earlier than needed to get away from his mother-in-law and father-in-law bickering. The drive to Signiel Hotel was a bit of a drive of their house. It was in downtown Seoul Hills. The magnificent hotel that Seoul Hills boasted. 

 

The Taxi pulled up in from of the tall glass skyscraper that overlooked a small lake and Seoul Hills. It was luxurious from the outside, and upon walking in the lobby itself was quite beautiful and luxurious. Taeyeon walked into the lobby and headed towards the front desk to speak to the attendant. 

 

“Hello, I am a bit early, but there is a reservation under Kim Taeyeon for the Club Sui-“ 

 

Before Taeyeon could finish his sentence, someone had yelled his name out. “Taeyeon! What are you doing here?” Said a male voice. 

 

Rolling his eyes, he turned around in a huff. He knew exactly who it was. Of course, it was no other than his wife’s goodie too-shoes cousin, Siwon. 

 

“I am here to have dinner with a few friends,” Taeyeon said calmly. 

 

Siwon was walking over with Madam Hwang. Taeyeon couldn’t help but grumble to himself internally. Just the two people he wanted to meet with. What were they doing here? 

 

It was Siwon’s turn to scoff, “You? Having dinner here with friends? What kind of orphan child would be able to have dinner at Signiel Hotel?” 

 

Taeyeon took a deep breath, trying to keep himself calm. “That is none of your concerns, Siwon. What are you guys doing here?”

“We’re here booking a ballroom for the contract signing with 11:11 Group. We wanted to do it at Hotel Del Luna, but we thought 11:11 deserves better treatment” Madam Hwang said with an arrogant tone.

 

“I see,” 

 

Siwon looked at Taeyeon up and down, judging him for his attire. Compared to him, he was wearing a nicely tailored suit, while Taeyeon was wearing just a pair of jeans, a hoodie, a plain t-shirt, and worn out converse. Who does this man think he was walking into the luxurious Signiel in plain clothing. 

 

“I don’t think they’d allow such a person to come here and eat. Everyone in Seoul Hills knows you’re a nobody. Dirt poor and incredibly pathetic,” Siwon said arrogantly. 

 

Taeyeon chuckled to himself, “If I was not worthy of coming here. Why have they not kicked me out yet? And let me tell you, I have the club suite under my name,” he smirked. 

 

Siwon and Madam Hwang both rolled their eyes. “Yeah right, and I’m the president of Korea,” Madam Hwang mocked. 

 

Taeyeon shrugged, “If you don’t believe me, ask them yourself,” 

 

“Oh come on, do you really think I’d stoop low and embarrass myself?” Siwon argued. “C’mon let grandma and I walk you out. You’re a little delusional today aren’t you?” 

 

The young lad stood still, irritation slowly building. This is exactly why they are at the bottom of the pyramid. They were too arrogant and had no morals or proper values. It was always about the status of wealth and assets. That was what they used to make judgement of character. It was quite flawed. 

 

“Siwon… Hyung…” Taeyeon slightly cringed calling him hyung. He never quite respected him as a hyung, especially with all the bad treatment him and the family do towards him. “Do not be like this, especially in a public space. If you and Madam Hwang are done here, feel free to just leave, do not include me in anything,” Taeyeon said calmly. 

 

The taller of the two men squinted his eyes, jaws clenching in annoyance. “That’s why I said, let us walk you out so you don’t look stupid” 

 

“I legit have a reservation here tonight. So you guys go on ahead,” Taeyeon said before turning away to speak with the front desk attendant. 

 

Grandson and grandmother looked at Taeyeon with a look of disbelief. Did he just dismiss them like they were nothing? Siwon couldn’t help but scoff. He grabbed Taeyeon’s shoulder firmly before pulling him to face him. “Don’t be disrespectful. Don’t forget you’re living off your wife and the family that helps feed your pathetic family,”

Raising an eyebrow, Taeyeon looked at Siwon. “I am not trying to be disrespectful. I have told you multiple times today that I have a reservation here. You can save yourself the embarrassment and just leave” his voice was calm, but slowly became angry in annoyance. 

 

Siwon’s and Madam Hwang’s face started to turn red in anger. Madam Hwang raised her hand ready to hit Taeyeon when a voice came to speak, “Is there an issue over here?” 

 

All three heads turned to look at the newcomer. He was tall and quite the handsome young fellow. Even had Madam Hwang slightly drooling from attraction. 

 

“Hello, I’m the General Manager of Signiel…”