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January of that year, the sun shone brightly, unlike any other winter. The noon sunlight was dazzling.
 
Tae-Ha turned to peer out the car’s window and narrowed his eyes. His younger sister, Tae-Ri, was standing in front of the backdoor of a building, waving at him. Her flamboyant outfit popped out even from afar, which made it embarrassing to even pretend to know her.
 
Then he caught sight of the woman standing beside Tae-Ri. Her white face looked almost transparent above her scarf, her hair was long and shiny in the sunshine, and the sweater she wore under her short coat was a shimmering cream-colour. Her skirt was of a reasonable length, unlike Tae-Ri’s, and the legs that stretched out beneath it were so thin that they looked as if they would break. 
 
Han Seo-Yoon, the granddaughter and heiress to Han Seo Holdings, a big enterprise that had a strong presence in Korea. She had never failed to get first place ever since she attended an international middle school. Being admitted into Korea’s top university, having a reputation for impeccable social conduct, and even her appearance was hard to find lacking. 
 
As Tae-Ri started towards the car, Kwon Tae-Kyung, sitting next to him, clicked his tongue and lowered the window. He had a piece of plastic in his hand. 
 
“Oh, brother! Thank you! Oh, I didn’t think my credit card would be suspended just because of a few delays! Oh, hello, Tae-Ha!” 
 
Kwon Tae-Ri took the card and made idle, chatty remarks to her half-brother. Over Kwon Tae-Kyung’s shoulder, who was nagging Tae-Ri, he could see Han Seo-Yoon. When their eyes met, she seemed surprised. From a distance, Han Seo-Yoon politely bowed her head. 
 
They were neither strangers nor friends. She had lived with them in New York for over a month in the past, and they ran into each other at Tae-Ri’s high school graduation last year. They hadn’t seen each other in ten years, but she didn’t seem to pay it any attention. Since then, he had only seen her at a variety of grandiose events. 
 
That soft look in her eyes remained unchanged. Even if it wasn’t Tae-Ri who had disclosed it to her, his complex genealogy was well known thanks to the many rumours that circulated. Like any other family, the members of the JB family were pretty extraordinary. 
 
How could he describe that look? It had always been the same, ever since graduation. It was like there was a uniform duplicity about her. Beyond her impeccable politeness and courtesy, there was an unconcealed look of caution and rejection.
 
Would people trust a pseudo-religious person that had been spouting nonsense if they encountered them on the street? The helplessness and contempt they’d feel when they’re unable to single-handedly refuse their unreasonable and excessive request would leave them in a state of awkwardness. 
 
Han Seo-Yoon was far from being ignorant and immature. In this obscene and disgusting world, it was rare to see a person who lived however they wanted. It was either because they were too young and naive, or because they were born and raised that way.
 
She always gave a warm, friendly smile to the laborers, part-timers and cleaners in the banqueting and event halls. It wasn’t even a mask of feigned dignity. However, no one could deceive him. 
 
His natural sense contributed to his rise to this position. Should I say that it’s a sense of seeing what’s inside and inside of a person? Businesses, surprisingly, often had such feelings more than bag straps. In the words of false smarts who have only long bag strings, they always end up poking miserably.
 
This sixth sense helped him to rise his position. He could say that he could see through a person’s mind. Business workers could even be compared to bag straps. The foolish ones with longer straps ended up with a stiff back, among the few smart people.  
 
It was impossible to ignore the fact that his sixth sense had contributed to his rise in position. He had a sense for the nature of humans and their inner feelings. 
 
Business workers could even be compared to bag straps; the foolish ones with longer straps would end up with a staff back among the few wise people.
 
Businesses unexpectedly preferred workers that possessed this gut feeling/ sixth sense as opposed to good education. According to those well-educated people, they usually end up miserably inferior.
 
But, why would a young lady with such a great personality and mindset not even make an effort to hide the feelings of disgust she held toward him? Either she can’t or she simply does not try. 
 
“Hey Kwon Tae-Ri, if you’re finished with your business, hurry up and go. Tae-ha and I aren’t here to be your errand boys.”
 
Tae-Kyung waved his hand, telling her to get away from the window. The scent of her perfume, which managed to reach him from such a distance, was gradually becoming nauseating to smell.
 
“And you, don’t skip your lectures just because it’s a seasonal semester. It feels like you’re taking advantage of your status as a special case student. In my opinion, Seo-Yoon is like an angel without wings. She hangs out with you but she’s also motivated enough to achieve her goals. Anyways, when it comes to credits, you’re on your own.”
 
“What?! No, I was admitted as a special case student because father donated. What advantage am I taking? It’s not brother’s money, it’s father’s money!”
 
“Tae-Ha and I were given full scholarships. Wherever you’re going, don’t misbehave just because you’re a junior.” 
 
“Hah, I hate you! I’m working extra hard in this cold weather because they say you can take a semester off when you start the seasonal term! Still, thanks for this, hehe.”
 
Tae-Ri pretended to be indignant, but smiled brightly when she noticed the card was in her hands. She walked away, ignoring Tae-Kyung’s complaints, half-skipping back to her friend. 
 
Their eyes met again. Tae-Ha fixed his calm gaze on Han Seo-Yoon, her eyes clearly visible from afar. This time she didn’t falter like before. She nodded her head politely and Tae-Ha was able to see that disgusted look again. Pfft, a sudden burst of laughter escaped his lips. 
 
Before she could see him laugh, Tae-Ri dragged Han Seo-Yoon to the campus. In some aspects it was an amazing talent; to be able to make his head spin with just one glance.
 
She was so impeccably polite that even Tae-Ha, who had received the same look from her, never noticed. It wasn’t that she was conscious of it. She just had too much of a cold-blooded personality.
 
‘Arrogant girl, can’t even remember that I saved her life… she should do something about that shitty memory.’
 
“By the way, if Tae-Ri hears about this, she will be very worried because she’s stuck with their granddaughter.”
 
When the driver started the engine again, Tae-kyung, who was sitting next to him, suddenly came to a realisation. Tae-Ha remained silent for a while, then asked.
 
“Why?”
 
 “Hanseo Holdings is not doing well. You might fall for their ruse if you don’t pay it any attention. I don’t think the granddaughter knows yet. She’s an heiress that has been raised well by her parents, who are probably struggling to keep it a secret so she doesn’t get involved.”
 
“Is the deficit enough for them to be on the verge of bankruptcy? The money must have been cut off, right?”
 
What should he do if that house’s bastard keeps causing accidents, blocking mortgage loans, getting involved in international frauds and embezzlement? How many times will he help him? That bastard doesn’t know how to live the right way. Now, he’s on the verge of starving. Chairman Han is easygoing, but his family members are like sticky straws stuck to his back… if he gives up now, his old age won’t be any easier.
 
The illegitimate son of Chairman Han who was almost not even acknowledged in the past, was like a disease in business. Chairman Han kept supporting him and ended up wasting money.
 
“Is it that person? Han joonhyuk’s wife wasn’t smart enough, so she created an issue with that redevelopment case some years back, the lawsuit is still ongoing.”
 
“What the h*ll…Such a thing happened?” 
 
“A few years ago, Chairman Han sold the land with his brother’s campaign funds to raise the funds for his nephew’s business. Han Joon-Hyuk said he’d give it to me. But, why would he give it to me? His wife, who is blinded by money, will seek legal rights and get compensation for the land. Even if half, he’s still my dad, and he, my cousin, but when it comes to money, I’m no different from crushed soybeans. It would have been good if he won the elections but he invested in his nephew’s business and went bankrupt.”
 
“You know a lot about them, don’t you?”
 
Tae-Ha smiled and Tae-Kyung looked into his cell phone and returned the smile.
 
“How can I not know when my junior is in charge of the lawsuit? Anyways, the family is about to fall. Seo-Yoon’s parents, who were quite useful, died in an accident. She’s smart, but she’s weak… That mourning half-uncle must be exhausted too.”
 
Tae-Kyung glanced at Tae-Ha and smiled.
 
“Just between us, but isn’t their bastard so different? The complete opposite from us.”
 
ah ah
 
A sudden realization occurred to him.
 
Maybe that was the reason Han Seo-Yoon had said that.
 
Tae-Ha’s mouth recovered its smile. There wasn’t as much joy in it as before.
 
Because he was an illegitimate child, she would put him on the same boat as her half-brother. How dared she? Han Joon-Hyuk, who couldn’t even compare to an idiot, was on the same level as a baby.
 
The girl was deeply infatuated with a sense of superiority, a bird that pretended to be noble and was not conscious of itself. The superiority complex came from belonging to a higher class family with firm roots, having borne brilliant members each generation, with every member being either a famous professor or author. That so-called pride was the reason why she looked down on him.
 
So, he wanted to see it one time. His blood was boiled with intense desire. The low and calm response of his older brother sounded.
 
“But, Tae-Ha. Didn’t you owe Seo-Yoon’s parents a while back in New York? The days when Lee Hye-ran was trying to pick you up.”
 
“I did, but…”
 
Tae-Ha’s eyes narrowed.
 
“I can’t remember. It was a long time ago.”
 
He kept his gaze trained on the road and changed the subject.
 
“Anyways, if  they’re suffering from a loss, they can go on a corporate recovery or get a mortgage. I’ve been holding out as a trusted mid-sized company.”
 
Kwon Tae-Kyung shook his head, skeptical after hearing his brother’s words.
 
“She’s Tae-Ri’s best friend, so I was thinking of helping out… but I just put it aside. It’ll be a headache if we buy the whole line. Well, even if it’s not us who help her, she will still have a helping hand here and there.”
 
“I suppose so. If it’s urgent, I’ll go for an M&amp;A.” (Mergers &amp; Acquisitions)
 
He had an urge to see her elegant and arrogant face being humiliated. Even if her proud features were ruined, he still wanted to see her defeated.
 
“They still have a chance of recovery, if there’s a merger or acquisition proposal. Since we are close friends, why don’t we apply for corporate rehabilitation through YP Group’s Y Bookstore? If it’s not a large platform that’s well established, it’ll be just a little bit worthless. Of course, the title Hanseo will disappear.”
 
Tae-Ha kept silent after listening to his brother’s words. As the traffic eased a little, the car started to accelerate.
 
And if he’s lucky… No.
 
Tae-Ha shook his head. There was no way he wouldn’t be lucky. God was always on his side, that is, if there was a god.
 
Maybe you can put something more on that distorted face.
 
Perhaps he could add more to her distorted face.
 
There might be something else underneath that twisted face. 
 
“How about we take it all over? Wouldn’t that be more fun?”
 
At his younger brother’s words, Tae-Kyung looked at him, as if asking what he was talking about.
 
“We? I don’t know. Do you have to? JB has branches all over the place, not just in finance… Is it worth our time?”
 
For example, if she appeared just after he finished ejaculating. How fun would it be if he could spurt it all out on her face, neck and naked body.
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