225 Suspicions (1/2)

”Do whatever you want,” Yeo Ri replied indifferently. ”Is that all you want to talk about?”

”There is one more thing.” He paused and took a deep breath before continuing, ”Miss, your father is truly, sincerely trying to make it up to you. He has erred in the past, but right now he only has good intentions towards you. Please forgive him.”

”What?” Yeo Ri raised her eyebrows incredulously. She hadn't expected the man to bring up this matter again, especially after she had made such a 'passionate' speech about it previously.

He took out a smaller package from his pockets. It was a bankbook and a bank card. ”Your father has prepared this for you. He only asks that you do not reject it. For the sake of your safety, he has also prepared an apartment in a secure neighbourhood for you. You can just inform me whenever you want to move in. Please be assured, miss, as this property has been bought in your name.”

”...” Hearing his words, Yeo Ri closed her eyes, looking up and inhaling slowly. Putting aside how that man managed to do that without her consent, was her words just background music to these people? How did he even do that, when she was still a minor?

Opening her eyes and exhaling loudly, she stared down at the man with a cold look in her eyes, ”...You people, really... well, it was my fault for telling you to do whatever you want in the first place.”

Secretary Kwon's terse figure seemed to relax slightly, ”Please take it, miss. Even if you don't want to use it, at least keep it for emergencies.”

Yeo Ri made no move to take the things. She seemed to be weighting her options in her mind. Once she made her decision, she spoke up, ”You keep them for me, then. I'll look for you if I ever need it.”

”...” Secretary Kwon nodded. The girl neither accepted nor refused it, which meant that she was beginning to ease her heart. He pocketed the items within his pockets once again, his expression somewhat assured.

”Do you still have any business here? I'll take you home.” Secretary Kwon straightened his clothes as he headed for the door.

”...None. Thank you in advance, I suppose.” Did she even have a choice? Yeo Ri had a feeling that he was going to stick to her regardless of her opinions. Might as well use him well, she decided. Deep inside, she wondered why he was so obedient to Heo Woo Seung, and why he was so willing to follow her around. It was a mystery she couldn't figure out.

With her assent, Secretary Kwon held the door open for her.

Outside of the meeting room, Gun stood with his arms crossed, his brows furrowing in impatience. As soon as he saw his sister walk out, he immediately pulled her to his side as he sized the other man with a sharp gaze.

Not minding her brother's usual overprotective streak, Yeo Ri turned to Park Soo Yeon who had also been waiting for them outside alongside Gun, ”Auntie, since we're done here, I'd like to go home soon.”

Park Soo Yeon smiled graciously, ”Alright. Would you like a ride, Yeo Ri-ah?”