19 The Rich Society (2/2)

Jaemin turned around to see the familiar face of his father's colleague, Mr. Seo. As an owner of a famous technology based retail brand, he was one of the Moon Group's biggest allies in the business world. As the Moon Group owned a technology manufacturing brand, they needed Mr. Seo to help sell their products.

”Mr. Seo, it is such a pleasure to see you,” Jaemin said with widened eyes. They shook hands. ”You must have great taste in art to be here.”

Mr. Seo chuckled, impressed by the young man's words. ”A smart man appreciates good art when he sees it.”

”A very smart saying,” Jaemin complimented. ”I wholeheartedly agree.”

”By the way, how has your Father been doing? I haven't had a meal with him in a while.”

As the two men talked, Yoona awkwardly stood beside Jaemin, unaware of what to do. She was good at business networking, but the problem was that this man was important to Jaemin's family business. She did not want to ruin any potential relationships.

With the passing time, she felt more lonely by the minute. Her hands itched to bring out her phone to keep her company but she felt as if it would be rude.

”Who's the lovely lady beside of you?” Mr. Seo asked.

Finally, she was acknowledged.

Jaemin placed his hands around her waist, bringing her body closer to his. ”She's my girlfriend Yoona.”

”Nice to meet you,” Yoona said with a little bow. They shook hands quickly afterwards.

Mr. Seo eyed her up and down, his wrinkles becoming prominent as his eyebrows furrowed. ”What family is she from? I don't recognize her face from anywhere.”

Yoona could feel Jaemin tense up.

”She's not part of the high-class society,” Jaemin answered with a nervous chuckle.

A knowing smile appeared on Mr. Seo's face. He walked up and patted Jaemin's back. ”Having a little fun I see? That's good to hear. It's always good to play with pretty girls before getting settled down to a worthy woman.”

Yoona tried to keep a smile on her face, but it quickly faltered by the old man's words. Playing around? What was he assuming she was, a gold-digger? She couldn't believe the audacity of this dude! If he wasn't an important partner for Jaemin, she would've definitely attacked him with retorts. And perhaps her fists.

Jaemin noticed the dark atmosphere surrounding his girlfriend. He squeezed her waist in reassurance.

”Thank you very much Mr. Seo,” he said. He looked down at his wrist watch. ”But time is quite pressing for me right now. Let us talk again soon?”

The old man nodded. ”Of course Jaemin.”

”By the way,” Mr. Seo continued. ”One day I must set you up with my grand daughter. She is around your age and a very bright and beautiful young girl.”

”Of course.”

As the two separated, Yoona felt like total shit. That old man was so rude. He had the decency to try to set her boyfriend up with his granddaughter in front of her face! The bad personalities of the high class truly astonished her. If it weren't for Jaeun and Jaemin, she would've thought all rich people had terrible personalities.

When they walked away, Jaemin leaned over to her ear. ”Sorry babe. I can't go against him since he's very important to the Moon Group.”

Although she was hurt, Yoona understood where he was coming from. She forgave him.

”It's okay.”

He planted a kiss on her cheek. ”You know you aren't a girl I would just throw around right?”

She nodded. ”Of course.”