Chapter 53 - The truth [2] (1/2)

”So, Noona, what are you telling me that is I am the Prince of this Red Clan and currently, there are some people after my life?” he questioned.

Oh Chaeyoung was seated beside Oh Sookyung, and the two of them were inside the lobby of the hotel. There were bȧrėly any staffs in sight, and other than the two of them, there was no one present at there.

Chaeyoung had a tense expression upon her face while she nodded her head and said, ”Yes, that's how it is. Since that girl is sent to you, my time to protect you is up, and it is her duty to do so. Sookyung-ah, don't make any reckless decision in this.”

”You are sending someone like that girl to protect me? Are you actually kidding me?” he scoffed before adding, ”Whatever this position is, I am fine with it. That's why, don't force me into it, Noona.”

Extending her hand towards Sookyung, Chaeyoung placed her palm on top of the back of his hand in order to provide him with comfort.

Giving him a small smile, she said, ”Noona knows that this is difficult for you to accept and even might feel overwhelming for you. But this is your destiny. You are fated to be the King, and the King can't escape from his position.

There are lots of person hoping for you to be the next King. Watching you grow up, I never wanted you to go after this lifestyle, but this can not be helped. However, this is unavoidable. I hope you deal mȧturėly with this.”

Oh Sookyung fell silent. A distant look settled in his eyes while he stared down at his knee. Raising her hand, Chaeyoung patted on his shoulder softly.

”I believe in you, Sookyung-ah,” Chaeyoung verbalised.

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The appetizing scent of the food attracted her attention and put her into a better mood. Last night's ordeal made her skip the dinner, and patting on her stomach, she walked towards the living room.

On the glass table was various kinds of food, and seeing the food packaging, it appeared that they have been ordered. The brand did not seem familiar to Jiwoo.

Nonetheless, not minding that, she stared at Sookyung, who was eating his stir-fried noodles, and said, ”Wow! I did not expect you to spend money on this.”

Bending her knees, she sat on the ground and picked up her chopsticks. Although Jiwoo liked being slim, this body was too skinny for her liking, and Jiwoo believed that she would be looking better if she fattened up slightly.

Staring at the hearty breakfast before her, she could not stop herself from starting. Raising some noodles with her chopsticks, she placed it inside her mouth.

”It's absurd of you to think that I have used my money. When did I turn that generous? The money is obviously from you,” he stated.

”Wow! You are really a thief,” she voiced out, ”You better compensate me handsomely for all the trouble I am going through.”

”Is that why you are protecting me?” he questioned, raising one of his eyebrows.

”Of course! That Weird Being told me that I will be getting wealthy after I protect you,” she said, ”Although the entire thing is troublesome, it will be over soon, and I can enjoy a lavish lifestyle.”

Curving his lips to form a smile, he vocalised, ”Then, you treat me better. After all, if you end up upsetting me, I might not compensate you.”

”I will kill you if you don't,” she stated, ”Do you know all the troubles I am going through to keep your weak ȧss protected?”

She shot a glare at him before going back to devouring the food.

Recalling about something, Jiwoo raised her head and vocalised, ”Oh right! That Minnie mentioned to me about this person I need to search for. You will be helping me search for that person. After all, it is because of you I need that person.”

Making no retort to those words, Sookyung asked, ”Aren't I the Prince? If that's the case, should not I be having some magical powers?”

”Right? You should have them; that would be taking away half of my responsibilities, and I can easily abandon you. But that damned Minnie did not say anything about this,” she voiced out, ”So, I guess you are powerless now.”

”Who was that man from yesterday then? He seemed way more skilled than you,” Sookyung teased, emphasising the word 'skilled'.