A man approximately in his mid-30s came forward and stood beside Eun Yeong and kept his hands on her waist affectionately. He wore a black checked suit with a red tie. He had brown eyes, his eyebrows are thin as his lips, and fair skin.
He is Kwon Hwang-Kyu, Eun Yeong's fiance and one of the investors of Amuse Imperial. He was interested in Min Eun Yeong. When Eun Yeong's identity was revealed, he took that opportunity and put a marriage proposal before Grandpa Ryu. To save the reputation of the Ryu family, Grandpa Ryu agreed to his proposal and because he already agreed to it, Eun Yeong couldn't go back from the whole agreement.
There were many rumors that Kwon Hwang-Kyu had affairs with many other female superstars, but no one had any proof, and these kinds of rumors were common in the entertainment industry, so Grandpa Ryu ignored those rumors.
Kwon Hwang-Kyu's words caused an uproar, and immediately all the cameras were pointed toward the couple.
"Miss Min, is it true?"
"Miss Min, did Mr. Kwon propose to you?"
"Miss Min, did you plan to retreat from the Business World?"
"Miss Min, don't you think your investors and fans will be disappointed hearing the news of your retreat?"
"Miss Min, please say something".
However, before Eun Yeong could say something, Ryu Min-Hyuk came forward and announced: "It's true that my daughter Min Eun Yeong will marry Mister Kwon and I am proud to announce that both of them are going to engage tonight".
Ryu Yang Sun was very happy with this announcement because she knew Min Eun Yeong hated Kwon Hwang-Kyu and because of his nature, Eun Yeong never wanted to marry him.
Since Eun Yeong already know that this day would come sooner or later, therefore she was calm and composed. She had a smile on her face and didn't let anyone show her inner feeling.
Although reporters wanted to ask more questions, however, the celebration was going to start, so they had to rush inside the hotel.
However, Eun Yeong insisted that reporters should be presented at the party for her engagement and she would give an interview after her engagement. So no reporter wanted to skip this golden opportunity, after all, they were going to get highlights for their news.
Soon, the cake-cutting ceremony started, Grandpa Ryu cut the cake and gave the first bite to his son and his family. Eun Yeong was standing in the crowd a sadness appeared in her eyes. The word FAMILY was unfamiliar to her and her brother since their birth.
Even though the Ryu family announced her engagement with Mr. Kwon, they didn't invite her mother and brother. She was wondering whether her mother knew about her engagement or not. If she knew, how was Min Hwa Yeong who was the daughter of the Min household that only nowadays has the ancient glory remained, actually feeling?
After the cake-cutting ceremony, a video was played to show how did Amuse Imperial start? And how did it reach the top?
Everyone was mesmerized by the video and started to praise Ryu Min-Hyuk for his hard work. However, suddenly, the screen turned black and a new video started.
In a second an indescribable video started playing.
"Ahh…Ahh... Kwon-ssi. I want more"
"It's our fifth round and you are still energetic"
"Ohhh… Master Kwon, you are going to engage soon with that CEO Min, then you wouldn't come to me after that".
"What are you saying? Who told you that I am going to marry her?"
"Then?"
"It's just that I only wanted to taste her, but that bit*h didn't allow me to touch her. After I get enough taste of her, then I will break the engagement with her. Who wants to marry an illegitimate child?"
"Master Kwon, you are sure a naughty".
"And you don't have to worry, even if I get engaged with her I'll still come to you sometimes".
After the video finished, the screen turned off and the lightings were on. Park Seorin, who was missing from the party, came to the venue and stood beside Min Eun Yeong.
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Back to morning -----
Platinum Paradise
At the CEO's Office ~
"Eun Yeong, how can you go for tonight's celebration? you are looking tired... look at these eyebags, from the last five months, you didn't get a good rest with mental peace" Seorin was worried about Eun Yeong.
Eun Yeong was glad that at least her childhood friend cum personal assistant didn't change even after the truth of her being the illegitimate child was revealed.
"Don't Worry, Rinnie…Actually, I have been waiting for tonight's celebration" Eun Yeong showed her mysterious smile.
"Huh? What do mean by that Eun Yeong?"
Eun Yeong took out an envelope from her purse, and gave it to Seorin, "Play this".
Park Seorin confusingly took the envelope and put the pen drive in the laptop.
After seeing the same video, Seorin was enraged "How dare this Bas*** play with you? What did he think of himself? If your brother saw this he will devour this son of bit*h completely raw."
Seorin was very angry after seeing that video and she wanted to kill Kwon Hwang-Kyu, but Eun Yeong was calm, she already knew about his affairs but she was only waiting for getting prominent evidence in her hand.
"Rinnie…! I want you to play this video in tonight's celebration".
"Yes…Eunnie. Don't worry. I will handle all the things. Rest assured!"
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"Ohh My God, so the rumors of Mr. Kwon were true!".
"I feel pity for Miss Min".
"It's all Ryu Family's fault, I heard that Elder Ryu had decided on this engagement only to save his family name".
"How can they be so cruel?"
Soon all the reporters were starting to gather around Kwon Hwang-Kyu.
"Mr. Kwon, what do you want to say about this video?"
"Mr. Kwon, who was the lady with you in this video?"
Seeing the situation going out of hand, Ryu Min-Hyuk hinted at his assistant to get rid of the reporters. Soon, the hotel security team came into the hall and removed the media from the hall.
The Kwon Family members' faces turned pale, they all knew Kwon Hwang-Kyu's deeds. After the media and guests left the hall, only Kwon Family, Ryu Family, and Min Eun Yeong & Park Seorin were presented in the hall.
Everyone was silent, no one knew what to say because whatever happened was their fault.
After a while, when no one wanted to speak, Eun Yeong moved forward toward Elder Ryu "Grandfather, I agreed to this engagement only because of you, but I don't think I can continue in this relationship anymore. Sorry!"
Everyone was stunned, if this engagement got canceled, then it would mean that whatever video shown was true and in consequence, Kwon Family would lose their reputation and Ryu Family would lose one of the biggest investors.
Before Ryu Min-Hyuk stopped Eun Yeong to cancel this engagement, Elder Ryu stood up and commanded "Eun Yeong, it's your life and I have no right to make the decision about it if you are unwilling. Do whatever you want to, you have my support".
"Thank You Grandfather, then I shall take my leave" Eun Yeong bowed to him and turned to leave.
However, she halted in front of Kwon Hwang-Kyu and showed him a mischievous smirk, and then left the hall with Seorin.
Kwon Hwang-Kyu knew today's video was planned by Min Eun Yeong, but he couldn't do anything to her without lamenting his foolishness.
Eun Yeong and Seorin didn't leave the hotel rather they booked a room to celebrate Eun Yeong's success. This celebration was for got rid of that bas*** Kwon Hwang-Kyu. Currently, only Park Seorin was the one whom, Min Eun Yeong could rely on and trust.
Both of them were singing karaoke, which was the latest song and only Eun Yeong was allowed to drink, she usually got less chance for the celebration. So Seorin decided not to drink and handle Eun Yeong because whenever Eun Yeong got drunk, she didn't being in herself and that was enough reason to have a scandal or breaking news.
It was almost midnight when Eun Yeong and Seorin leave the room. Eun Yeong drank so much and wasn't able to balance herself, so of course, Seorin had to handle her.
"Rin…Rin…Rinnie…You know…I love you" Eun Yeong smirked and clapped her hands.
'Dear God, how can someone forget their sexual orientation?' Seorin thought to herself.
"Muumaa, Oppaaaa….I Loooovvvveee you, Rinnie" Eun Yeong shouted.
"Eunnie, don't say that so loud, what if somebody heard?" Seorin panicked and said while helping Eun Yeong to walk.
Eun Yeong stopped walking and narrowed her eyes and shouted again "Rinnie…. Why can't I say it out loud? Do you have someone else in your life? Rinnie… Are....are you cheating on me?... I don't want to go home" Eun Yeong sat on the floor and crossed her legs and started to cry.
"Ahhhh…. Rinnie … How much I loved you? How can you cheat me?.... Waaaahhhh"
Seorin felt like hitting her head on the wall. Why did she agree to accompany Eun Yeong? When she already knew that Eun Yeong wasn't being in herself after she got drunk.
"Yes…Yes… Eunnie, I love you too. Is just that I want to keep our love secret" Seorin tried to manage to Eun Yeong.
"Why?" Eun Yeong cried out.
Seorin could not help but feel a headache coming, how can she allow herself to say aloud that 'she was interested in women instead of men'?
"Because people will envy seeing our relationship and they will create misunderstanding between us and I am sure you don't want that, do you?"
"Yes…Yes…Rinnie, we don't have to reveal our relationship then" Eun Yeong agreed like a small child, who agreed to do anything because, in exchange for rewards, she would get her favorite chocolate.
"Good. Come let's go home" Seorin praised Eun Yeong like a mother and helped her to get up.
"Rinnie… I want to go to the washroom".
"Okay, let's go there first"
Seorin helped Eun Yeong to the washroom and told her to wait for her so that she go and arrange a driver.
However, Eun Yeong didn't wait for her and come out, after finishing her business. She tried to balance herself using the wall and shouting all the way "Rinnie… Where are you, My Love? I promise I will never tell anyone that you are my Love. Rinnie….My Love where.... are.... you?"
However, when Eun Yeong reached the end of the corridor, she slipped and was about to fall, then a big hand held her waist and prevent her from falling.
After a couple of minutes, Eun Yeong opened her eyes and saw a pair of black doe eyes, his eyebrow was thick, and he has an adorable pointed nose and cupid's bow-like lips with a small mole just beneath them. Eun Yeong blinked a few times and gazed at all the features of the man's face.
At that time, Seorin reached the washroom but found that Eun Yeong was not there. She hurriedly came out and searched for her when she reached the end of the corridor. She saw Eun Yeong in the embrace of a handsome man.
"Eunnie!!" Seorin called out.
The man came back to his senses and straighten Eun Yeong, however, Eun Yeong was still looking at him.
Seorin strode towards them and apologized "I'm sorry Mister" stretched Eun Yeong's hand and reprimanded her "Eunnie, What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to stay in the washroom? Come, let's go".
Seorin pulled Eun Yeong towards the elevator.
The man watched the slim figure go away and disappeared and the corner of his lips curved up
"Eun Yeong…It's been a long time. Good to see you again".