Bound by a Ruthless Contract - Chapter 80
Since they’d heard Kwon Si-heon was strong with alcohol, they planned to mix in something – just enough to be safe – to seal the deal. Mom hadn’t explained in detail, but it was obvious what that something was.
Once Kwon Si-heon lost consciousness, they would let him sleep at the house, and she planned to enter his room.
In his unconscious state, he might mistake her for Gye Ga-eun at a glance.
Though it was an incredibly dangerous plan, they couldn’t think of any other way, knowing they would have neither time nor opportunity in the future.
High risk, high return, they’d said.
To get what you want, you have to take risks.
If successful, it would be like winning the lottery, and even if they failed, surely he wouldn’t kill someone who was to become his sister-in-law.
Though she hated to admit it, Kwon Si-heon seemed completely smitten with that illegitimate child.
“Mom.”
So-yeon called out, signaling with her eyes. Ji-hyang’s face showed sudden realization as she quickly rose to bring the prepared alcohol.
“We prepared this specially for our son-in-law. We heard you’re quite knowledgeable about alcohol and have a high tolerance, so we prepared something quite precious.”
Young-beom expressed his admiration with an “Ooh.”
“Preparing such precious alcohol… You must really cherish your son-in-law.”
“Oh, it’s nothing. Since this is quite strong, we’ve prepared different alcohol for others, so don’t worry. Besides, should our son-in-law be the only one to drink such expensive alcohol? Hoho.”
Ji-hyang laughed excessively as she placed a cup in front of Si-heon.
“You’ll need to bring another cup.”
“Oh my, what do you mean? We only have one son-in-law.”
“President Shim is one of the few people our Chairman trusts. He possesses both ability and character.”
At Si-heon’s words, Young-beom waved his hands as if embarrassed.
“Oh my, Director Kwon. This is embarrassing.”
“Becoming President Shim’s partner company could help Yuhan Trading Company regain its stability.”
Just as Young-cheol and Ji-hyang were mentally processing Si-heon’s words, not quite understanding their meaning…
“What I mean is, strengthening the relationship with President Shim is the only way to revive the company.”
“So, you mean…”
“I recall you clearly stating earlier. That your eldest daughter also has deep thoughts for family.”
The couple’s faces instantly transformed with shock.
“If it’s the best way to save the family, I believe your eldest daughter will naturally comply. Just like our Ga-eun.”
Right now, Kwon Si-heon was suggesting they marry their precious daughter to that middle-aged man.
So when he said “admirable” earlier about her taking bride lessons…
“Didn’t I tell you, President Shim? That both of them would gladly give permission. Including, of course, the bride herself.”
Finally, Kwon Si-heon’s gaze fell on her. But instead of being filled with joy and fantasy, So-yeon’s face turned ashen.
The bride herself? Is he talking about me?
“Ha ha, indeed. Well, Director Kwon’s words have never been wrong.”
So-yeon stiffly turned her head to look at Young-beom sitting beside her.
As their eyes met, the man around Uncle Yang Si-mon’s age smiled broadly.
“With more life experience, I’ll treat you well.”
“Ah, no, wait, hey…!”
“Now this is absolutely ridiculous!”
Just as Young-cheol and Ji-hyang were about to protest.
“Grandfather also deeply blesses this marriage. He said having two celebrations at once brings double the joy.”
Si-heon spoke with seemingly indifferent eyes, but his voice carried weight.
“Just for reference. Grandfather never forgives those who betray his expectations and disappoint him.”
“Never.”
“I think you all know whether that’s true or not. After all, he’s someone who rose from rock bottom to those heights on that alone.”
The media reports about Chairman Kwon Soon-yeol’s life story flashed through the Gye family’s minds.
Especially how cruel he had been during his reign as the king of the underworld…
“Conversely, he definitely rewards those who meet his expectations, so don’t worry too much.”
* * *
Ga-eun went alone to the entrance to see Si-heon off.
In the dining room, Young-beom was still drinking with his “future in-laws.”
It was all Si-heon’s plan.
“What’s going on here? Why such…”
“I told you it was a gift.”
He smirked at the bewildered Ga-eun.
“I just paid them back in kind. They shouldn’t have dared to touch what’s mine.”
