In the fireplace, flames were crackling. The old man was sat in his wood armchair on the ground, in front of a large table on which different dishes were served. All around him, maids and butlers were silently busy pouring soju to everyone and putting other plates. No one dared to talk. It was the first family reunion ever since the younger and only son Yu Kwon has came back and it was Kim Arabeoji himself who has decided it. It seemed like he had something very important to tell them and like every time he had something very important to say, everyone was tensed. He was known for being never insulting or yelling but always firm and stubborn in his choices. Once the maids and all were gone, he cleared his throat. At the candlelights reflections, his advanced age looked harsher than in the full daylight. Maybe his liking for candlelights while important dinners were increasing the tension of each of his announcement. This old man really knew how to make a family go straight.

"First, please don't say a word before I finished. Well... As you may know I am very old. I know I don't have much time left in front of me. The doctors have confirmed me earlier. And this is why I have called you all here."

Towards his wishes, the whole family members remained speechless, looking at the old forefather, but their eyes still lowered in respect. None has began to eat nor drink yet, patiently waiting for him to tell them to start. They would do it even if, at the sound of what he said, no one really felt hungry. In reality, they were not that much. Yu Kwon, his mother and two cousins. His father has passed away last year from a lung cancer and now it was his beloved grandfather turn, his grandfather who, lately, has lost his whole faith in him. Even if he was feeling sorry about it, things were done and couldn't be undone, he knew it and had to deal with it. Life could be cruel sometimes...

"Soon I would have to name an inheritant for the enterprise. Since my son is dead, I had to take a decision. That decision was hard to take, trust me but I did my choice dutifully, as I think it would be best for our family."

Yu Kwon knew what he was going to say. It's going to be him, his cousin sitting on his right, the inheritant. After all, he had everything it took for the job. He was fianced with a beautiful girl from an extremely rich family, he had been to college and graduated from Seoul National University of Education and would soon become a famous international lawyer by entering in a prestigious office. His path was already drawn. And him, he was nothing worth anymore in the eyes of his grandfather... He was the black sheep of that family. Yu Kwon lowered his head even more, expecting Kim Arabeoji to say the other name.

"I know it's going to be surprising but I think that Yu Kwon, if he works hard for that, of course, has the best skills to rule this enterprise. He may have done his mistakes but we all are human, after all..."

This time, Yu Kwon couldn't help but rising his chin to look straight at his grandfather. Yes, that was a surprise and besides, everyone was staring at him in shock.

"Yes, I know what you're thinking. I have turned insane. But I am not. For Yu Kwon to get that inherit, I will fix up one special condition. If that is not filled in right on time, the inherit would be getting to his cousin..."

That old man... He sure wasn't insane at all. They should better have been wise. Kim Arabeoji was well-known for always having something on his mind.

"Yeah, Hyoyeonnie, this job will be perfect for you, trust me."

That were the words of her best friend Taeyeon when she gave her this address, not adding which kind of job it was. It has been fifteen minutes since she was here and have been told to wait for the Madame of the house and there still was nobody. In front of her, the hot tea she has been served was over... The whole tea set was made out of precious porcelain reminding celadons from Choseon era. The huge wooden table was covered with a silky tablecloth. At her feet, the carpet with vivid colors looked like made of velvet... In fact that whole house looked like an old palace like in the historical dramas. Hyoyeon never would have thought she would have a tea in such a place. And she would never have dreamed about trying to pursue a job - whatever it was - in such a place as well.

Nevertheless, years ago, back when she was Junsu's girlfriend, she has known what luxury was. The lover of her teenage was the son of a rich family which father was a lawyer and grandfather was the CEO of a department stores network know in all South Korea and even North Korea, Japan and China but the house in which they lived was not that big, that luxurious, that impressive. Out there, even if she has felt several times that she was not what Junsu's parents thought would fit their dear son, she was feeling quite... normal. Junsu never treated her like an inferior creature although she knew she was for anyone else in his entourage. But in this house, she was feeling a little disturbed, like out of her place. For this appointment, she was dressed in a black blazer with a black shirt matching a black skirt which stopped right above her knees and black high-heel shoes. Her dyed blond hair was loosen on her shoulders, falling into delicate curls which waved slowly as she moved. Her makeup was sober and yet, she was still feeling inappropriate. She was really curious to know what kind of job she could get...

Soon, finally, someone appeared at the door frame and asked her to follow her to the boudoir of Madame. Without a word, Hyoyeon got up and walked behind the maid. She really looked like those ladies in the palace with her tight bun and her severe black woman suit. Maybe that was to take her job she was here. To be a maid... That was not exactly what she wanted in life. To be at someone else's order... Taeyeon couldn't do that to her. She had a kindergarten teacher's degree after all. Alright, she did not ever taught anything in kindergarten and have tried many other jobs such dog-sitter, club dancer - yeah, stripper, that's another word - hostess, beautician... That was not a reason.

"Madame, Kim Hyoyeon-sshi is here..." The maid announced in front of another room, bowing in respect.

"Fine, let her in..."

The maid step aside and Hyoyeon immediately understood it was her turn to step on the scene. She had to admit she was feeling a little shy though it was a bit out of character. She walked slowly through the open space which was supposed to be used like a door, her two hands tight on her laps. A lady dressed in a luxurious colorful woman suit got up and smiled at her. Immediately, she knew she was the Madame she had to met and stopped her way to bow down in respect.

"I am Kim Hyoyeon. I am very nice to meet you."

"Me too, dear child. Don't stay standing, come on and sit in front of me." The lady said showing Hyoyeon a seat.

Still shy, she settled herself and made sure not to cross her leg in front of the Madame. There were things Hyoyeon has learned back when she was dating Junsu. Never look at the Madame straight into her eyes, never talking before she has said her whole phrase, never showing sign of irritation or boredom and never ever crossing your legs. Ladies put their legs elegantly on the side, laps stuck together. She might not come from a very rich family - the opposite, even - but she already knew a few little things. As she put her two hands on her thigh, she could feel the Madame was watching carefully at her. She was a lady in her mid thirties, with black hair and smart features. She still was very beautiful and very impressive, yet there was something warm coming out of her. Her brown eyes were delicately slanted, her nose was straight and soft, her lips were full and cherry-colored. She had fine long fingers and her manucure was simple but smart. Her pale skin looked like porcelain.

Hyoyeon didn't dare to say a word. She waited for the Madame to speak but couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed by the way she looked at her with such an attention.

"Do you know what kind of job you're here to pursue?" The Madame finally asked.

"To be quite honest... Not really." Hyoyeon answered with a charming smile.

"Maybe that's better this way..." She whispered in a mysterious way, making Hyoyeon frowned slightly. "I heard you were graduated for teaching at kindergarten. Why not pursuing?"

"I haven't find any kindergarten which wanted to hire me."

"Well, that's pity. Working with children is something very nice. I often do voluntary work in an orphenage, maybe your degree would help..."

"If that's what Madame wants me to do..." She answered, not sure to understand it all yet. "Is that what you need me for?"

"Not it's not. At least, if you accept the job, that would be a small part of it."

"First, you have to know if I could fit the job..."

"I'm sure you will."

That was strange. She meant, really strange. It looked like she was about to be hired to be bodyguard of a princess or some surperstars or maybe to become a spy for the governement's count. At the sight of how luxurious the house was, she would not be surprised.

"Do you want to know what am I expecting from you?"

"Sure, Madame..."

"Well, in fact I have a son. His name is Yu Kwon. He's around your age. He has been named by my stepfather to become the head of our enterprise. The only problem is that Yu Kwon... had troubles with the law, previously. He has went to jail for six months for having stolen a car and caused an accident in which, thankfully, no one has died but one has been severely wounded. My stepfather has put a condition to his appointment... Here is what you are here for."

It was supposed to be clearer. But it was absolutely not. Did Hyoyeon has been asked to keep a terrible child? She was graduated in kindergarten children, not in teenagers in the middle of a crisis! If that was the job, she was not sure of accepting it even if it was paid like the Prime Minister. She really had troubles dealing with teenagers, worst when it came to spoiled  stinking rich brat teenagers... But before saying anything else, respectful to what she knew about high society, she kept our mouth closed and waited for the Madame to explain. She might be wrong, after all...

"The condition is that Yu Kwon shows my stepfather he is ready to make endavors to prove he's worth the place of CEO. For that, he has to... get a fianced in the six next months..."

Now, Hyoyeon was afraid to understand.

"Do you mean... You would be ready to pay me to... act like your son's girlfriend?"

"That's what I mean. You would be introduced to my stepfather as the girl he would want to get married with. Your backgrounds don't matter, Arabeoji never asked for someone from a rich family. All he wants is to make sure Yu Kwon can be serious enough in any kind of matter to rule his enterprise. To be serious in love means take family matters seriously too. You would play that role for as long as the inheritant would take to be pronounced and after three months, you would be free to break your engagement."

It was... so unreal. Hyoyeon was feeling as if she has been trapped inside a movie. Real people never proposed a perfect stranger to play the fiancee of their son to make sure he would inherit a CEO position. She had read romantic novels and had seen dramas which plot was quite the same but she could just not believe it was really happening to her. Hyoyeon was so stunned she didn't even know what to answer the Madame. It was... just too unreal.

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After being obliged of editing this first chapter three times because of bad manipulations, I finally am able to publish it! The story is still mostly improvised though some part of the plots start to unleash inside my mind. You may notice the way I'm writing is a little different from "Beautiful Dirty Rich"... First thing because BDR was inspired by a French novel which language was really rude, secondly because BDR is first written in French then translated in English oppositely to this fanfiction which is written directly in English.

Hope you enjoyed!!^^ Thanks for your support through comments and thanks for reading. Love ya, guys ♥