At first, it was fun to make money.
After getting Ha-yeon back, I could never forgive them for what they did, so I set out to get revenge. The days were like a war, but I had time to catch my breath after organizing Dok-go-jeong and Dok-go-eul.
Dokgojin was prying at our backs, but now I have subordinates who move on their own even if I don’t move myself.
‘I have a lot of people.’
After receiving the stock cheat, my life changed. I am happier now than ever.
‘It would be perfect if I just organize the union now.’
He invited Benjamin Chung, Han Seong-min, and Choi Ji-hoon to the study.
***
They say that even an earthworm wriggles when stepped on, but what if you touch a snake’s tail? It was clear that he would go into a fit and run for a bite.
So, we decided to take a temporary truce.
‘I’d better not touch it for a while.’
Even without manipulating public opinion, the media was still highlighting Dokgo Group. Even if left alone for a while, it seemed that public interest would not drastically diminish.
If you don’t touch it, the enemy’s attack speed will slow down, so in the meantime, you plan to call the forces.
Collecting information about the coalition was entrusted to Benjamin Chung. We will be flexible because we have given you the authority to hire staff within your budget.
Seo Kang-jae and Choi Ji-hoon were instructed to support him, and Han Sung-min was asked to find victims related to the chaebol group and defend them.
‘Because a person with a good image can enter the political world at any time.’
A common people lawyer who catches chaebol. what a good title
It was clear that if I properly beat Dokgo Group, Han Seong-min would become my person in name and reality. Because he had a grudge against Dokgo Group.
‘Even if it’s not the case, Dokgo Jin must be eliminated someday.’
Even if they are quiet now, since they put their two sons in prison, it was clear that they would strike back sooner or later.
But it was better to move my body when I was worried. Since he had given instructions to the remaining staff to identify the enemy, it was clear that they would be able to receive good information sooner or later.
So I decided to focus on my work.
Suddenly, the building where Brayden Harper’s office is located caught my eye. Because he was a professional investor, he did not have to own a large building. Instead, it has an office on the 67th floor of a state-of-the-art building with a view overlooking Central Park.
Upon entering, the spacious lobby with Christmas decorations caught my eye. The hallway decorated with sparkling crystals created an atmosphere as if you were in the middle of a Christmas festival.
After staring in awe for a while, I headed to the information desk. This was because in order to go to places other than the lobby of the building, they had to obtain permission to enter.
A woman with neatly tied hair asked in a kind tone.
“(Welcome. What are you here for?)”
“(This is Kim Jae-gu, who made an appointment with Brayden Harper. And these are my bodyguards.)”
“(Yes. Could you wait a moment?)”
She typed something into the computer and picked up the phone.
“(Hello. Boss. The visitor wants two more bodyguards to enter. Yes. Yes. I understand.)”
The woman hung up and held out three cards.
“(Tag the elevator to go directly to the 67th floor.)”
“(Thank you.)”
I liked that it was managed so that no one could enter. When I tagged the card, an elevator came down from the 30th floor to the first floor in no time.
‘It’s so fast.’
The rise was as fast as the descent. However, the movement was stable, so I didn’t feel dizzy.
As soon as the door opened, Brayden Harper’s office was revealed.
‘My taste remains the same.’
Like the house I visited after being invited to a party before, the floor was made of dark marble and antique furniture was placed. The sofa that appeared to be the waiting area for the visitors was a red velvet sofa, and the handle was made of finely crafted wood, which was quite nice.
Ivy vines were growing along the walls, and I thought it was cool because it seemed to show the years he stayed there.
“(The representative is waiting for you.)”
At the information desk stood a large man wearing a titanium security badge. Jaffrey and he met eyes and bowed very slightly in greeting.
As he guided me into the office, Brayden Harper, who had been burying his face in the monitor, jumped up from his seat.
“(Mr. Jaegu. God of stocks. Welcome.)”
Her face was a bit more pale than before.
“(God. That’s an overstatement. This is a gift.)”
He handed over a 38-year-old Royal Salute as a gift.
“(Thank you. For giving me all these things…)”
“(It’s worthwhile to prepare a present.)”
“(You said you’re not allergic to sushi, right?)”
“(yes.)”
A large box of sushi was placed on the reception table. At Brayden Harper’s command, the bodyguards opened the lids of the boxes.
Along with the colorful sushi, the vegetables that were beautifully cut and decorated with nest boxes caught my eye.
‘Is this an eclipse? Is it lunch?’
It seemed like a fusion style.
“(Please eat. The sushi here is very fresh.)”
Brayden Harper casually picked up the chopsticks. I thought it would be great if Korean food would become as famous as Japanese food spread among Americans.
“(thank you for this food.)”
“(Would you like a drink too?)”
“(Good.)”
“(Something good just arrived.)”
He opened the lid of Royal Salute 38 Year Old.
“(I really like this decoration.)”
He rubbed his hand over the golden decoration. I picked it because I remembered that I had decorated my house with gold leaf, and I was fortunate that it suited my taste.
“(Let’s get a drink.)”
Eating high-quality sushi with 38-year-old Royal Salute was a perfect match. Suddenly, I wondered what it would be like to eat it with gimbap.
“(How were you?)”
“(Thanks to you.)”
“(I really had some fun thanks to you.)”
It seemed like he was telling me about the sport.
“(Uni is delicious. Try the uni too.)”
“(All right.)”
I picked up the sushi topped with fresh uni and put it in my mouth. The smell of the sea filled my mouth.
“(I hear Della Foster’s music video is coming out next week.)”
“(Cheup.)”
I was about to be caught off guard. Thoughts crossed my mind that I had shot a music video for no reason, but I decided to be grateful that it could be a subject for conversation.
‘I also obtained the Della Poster pass.’
I drank a glass of water and cleared my throat.
“(I enjoyed the teaser video.)”
Are you eating it on purpose?
But there was no malice in Brayden Harper’s expression.
‘Looks like it’s just a greeting.’
“(Thank you.)”
“(Later, I’ll have to ask him to appear.)”
“(Probably welcome.)”
I already knew Brayden Harper liked Deli posters. He smiled bitterly as if he was envious.
‘cheer up. casa.’
It was an expression that made me want to cheer for some reason. He smiled and turned the material around.
“(What else did you ask to see?)”
“(I’m here to seek investment advice.)”
“(What advice can I give Mr. Jaegu, the god of stocks? Rather, I have to learn.)”
“(Have you ever invested in a startup?)”
Brayden Harper’s eyes lit up, and a smile spread across his face.
“(Of course. Are you interested in startups?)”
“(yes.)”
“(If that’s the case, I think I can help. What field are you looking for?)”
Brayden Harper’s face was full of joy. I never thought he would make that face because he thought he could be of help to me.
‘I think it’s too good even if the stock recommendation effect is good.’
It was an active attitude to the point of feeling sorry for choosing stocks with low returns and small edible pies.
“(What kind of place is going well these days?)”
“(Of course, it’s IT. Since we talked about it, would you like to take a look around Silicon Valley with me the day after tomorrow?)”
“(Isn’t the day after tomorrow a Saturday?)”
He smiled and straightened up and sat down.
“(Silicon Valley entrepreneurs don’t know about weekends.)”
did you remember me?
Brayden Harper, who readily brought up the idea of going to Silicon Valley, gasped and shut his mouth. His expression darkened.
“(I forgot, this weekend Della Foster invited us to take a trip to Bali.)”
“(Yes. I was invited too.)”
“(hahahaha. I forgot about it. It’s a long-awaited opportunity to go out together, but it’s a waste to miss it. Would a visit to Silicon Valley be okay after you’ve been to Bali?)”
“(Sure.)”
I was wondering if I should bring it up first, but I’m glad Brayden Harper recalled the memory. He repeated over and over again, ‘If I had blinked, I would have been in trouble.’
‘It’s an invitation from a girl I like, so I can’t forget it.’
It was clear that he had vacated his schedule to go on a trip with Della Foster. I thought that it would be nice if something good could happen between the two of us on this trip.
‘I’m going one step further.’
Elisa and Hayeon decided to travel to Bali together. I thought it would be nice if the two could get to know each other on this trip.
Brayden Harper cleared his throat.
“(Mr. Jaegu, are you going to spend time with the woman you were with last time?)”
Even though he was an expert in investing, it was clear that he was not in love. It was an open question, but it didn’t make me feel bad.
Because I had Elisha.
“(Yes. Thanks to you, my muscles are still tight from working out a few days ago.)”
You have to build your body to wear a swimsuit. She had to do her best not to be pushed aside by Elisa, who still maintains her model-like body.
I felt like I was going to be pushed though.
“(I’m also working out hard these days. But I don’t think it will work for Mr. Jaegu.)”
Brayden Harper chuckled. It definitely seemed like she had gained more weight and had a bigger physique than before. He must have worked out to impress Della Foster.
‘Because there are many men with good bodies around her.’
Because it was the entertainment industry where many talented people gathered. Brayden Harper reached out.
“(Then let’s play fair.)”
It was clear that I was nervous because Della Foster was liking me. took his hand
“(great.)”
***
Friday evening.
I picked up Ha-yeon and set off to pick up Elisa. When told that it was Della Foster’s party, she decided to take Monday off to attend.
Since it took almost 20 hours from New York to Bali, I decided to sleep on a private plane.
When I arrived at the place to meet with Elisha, Elisha spotted me and smiled brightly and waved.
“(Mr. Jaegu!)”
The trench coat suited me very well.
I stopped the car in front of her and she hurriedly got in. Elisa smiled brightly when she saw Ha-yeon and waved her hand.
“Ha Yeon-ah, how are you?”
In the meantime, my pronunciation got better. It seems that the fact that I looked at my pronunciation every time I ended a phone call had some effect.
“hello.”
When Ha-yeon greeted Elisha while sitting down, Elisha responded with a smile.
“cute.”
“yes?”
Ha-yeon’s face turned red.
“Your sister is pretty too.”
My sister… How will you react if you find out that you will become a stepmom later? I just hoped that I wouldn’t suddenly say no.
On this trip, I thought I should push the two of them.
When we arrived at Gonggogong, Della Foster’s messenger was waiting for us. Following her, Della Foster’s private plane was waiting.
“Wow! It’s another small plane. Do you take this too?”
Ha Yeon-i looked up at me with twinkling eyes.
“uh.”
“exciting!”
Ha-yeon jumped up and down in place to see if she liked her private jet, but when she saw Elisa smiling and staring at her, she hid behind me.
“why?”
“I’m ashamed.”
It was embarrassing, but seeing that he kept glancing at Elisha, it was clear that he didn’t hate it. Elisa’s appearance was so glamorous that she could have been embarrassed enough.
She was looking at Ha-yeon with a smile as if she liked Ha-yeon.
“(Ha-yeon must be afraid of me.)”
“(No. I’m shy.)”
“(How can I get to know you?)”
“(Time will solve it.)”
It is natural for people to become acquainted with strangers. The idea was to bring the distance closer by creating time for the two of them to spend together.
“(Mr. Jaegu!)”
Brayden Harper came over waving. Della Foster was nowhere to be seen and it was strange that he was waiting.
“(Mr. Harper! What about Della Foster?)”
“(Mr. Della is talking to customers inside. You can go up this way.)”