''There is a saying that, 'if you meet a jerk in a day, that's just bad luck. If you meet two in a day, that's just coincidence but if you meet three in a day, then you are the jerk', that is exactly my story.''
''I am Lee Ana or Ana Lee, whichever way you want to call me and I… I am 29, going thirty in a few months'. I am the youngest PR Director at Glow up Magazine. I grew up in a loving family. I went to school. Studied hard, made my parents proud. I got to take over the family business and at the age of 29, I am well on my way to becoming the first female Director of Glow up.''
''Aye, fancy me, right? If only all of that was true?''
Ana laughs.
''But, I didn't tell you all lies. I am indeed 29 and yes I am also the PR Director of Glow up Magazine. I did study hard but, I don't come from a loving family. In fact, I am the black sheep of the family.''
''So, who exactly is Lee Ana?''
''Well, let's just say that she is someone born to bring torment to a perfect family. Let's go into why I am saying this.''
''Before that… you might be wondering why I made that first statement, right? That is because I just became a jerk!''
….
Glow up Magazine.
Photoshoot area.
''Move the table to that side. Yes, the flowers, place them in the middle. It will make the pictures livelier.'' Ana ordered the workers.
''Miss Ana, what do we do? The model refused to come out. He said that he will only do the photoshoot if you agree to his conditions.'' Vivian, Ana's assistant rushed over saying.
''What conditions?'' Ana asked. She exhaled deeply feeling and impending headache.
''He insist on wearing a mask over his face. I tried to talk him out of it, but he said that is the only condition.'' Vivian had beams of sweat over her forehead as she spoke.
Ana sighed. ''What mask over his face? Does he think he is BTS's V?'' Ana let out a sarcastic chuckle.
''Miss Ana, what should we do now? The photographer will be here soon. You know he is also another quick-tempered man.'' Vivian said worriedly.
''Vivian, help them put the place together. I will go and meet him.'' Ana replied.
''Alright!'' Vivian said gratefully.
''Wait! What is his name again?'' Ana turned and asked after getting to the door.
''He is the youngest son of the Yu family. He is known as the Prince of Xing City. Let me warn you, he is extremely difficult to deal with. You have to be careful with your words.'' Vivian added before going away.
''Prince of Xing City? Why haven't I heard of him before? The youngest son of the Yu family?'' The name suddenly rang a bell in her ears. She shook her head and muttered. ''Let's see if he is also a jerk!''
Ana removed her phone to Google the details of the man and a call came through. Her face distorted a little before she faked a smile and answered the phone.
''Hello, dear elder brother, what can I do for you?'' Ana revealed a fake smile.
''Hey, Ana. Do you like the surprise I prepared for you today? Let me tell you, I specially made a request to the Yu family and based on our past relationship, they decided to allow their youngest son to be our model. Yu Lin Shen is the hottest right now. Make sure you treat him well and don't mess things up.''
''I understand!'' Ana rolled her eyes.
''Little sister, don't be too angry. After all, you are only paying for breaking my family apart.''
''I won't mess things up!'' Ana yelled into the phone and hung up.
Ana took a deep breath as she reminisced back on what happened a few days ago at the office.
.....
A few days ago…
Chairman's office.
''Chairman, I already made arrangements and the model will arrive in Xing City by tomorrow.'' Ana said to the man in front of her.
''Ana, don't argue with me over this. The model you recruited is expensive and has high demands. Let me tell you, our family have good relationships with the Yu family. The youngest son of the Yu family just came back from Europe. He is very suitable for this job. The Yu family will not be against it if we want Yu Lin Shen.'' Andrew argued.
''The Yu family have been friends with father for a long time, but getting their youngest son to be the issue for next month magazine is not suitable. He doesn't have the qualifications. Elder brother, can you let go of the Yu family for once?'' Ana said, trying to remain calm as she mentioned the name of the Yu family.
''Hey! Just because you called off your engagement with the Yu family doesn't mean we can't still do business together.'' Andrew had had enough of Ana's antics and yelled back at her.
''Andrew!'' Lee Guhan snapped.
''I'm sorry, I said the wrong thing.'' Andrew apologized, more to his father and not Ana.
''Are you certain that you can get Yu Lin Shen to be the model for our next month issue?'' Guhan asked.
''Yes, father. I am good friends with Yu Shiao and Lin Shen listens to Shiao. He will definitely agree to it.'' Andrew replied confidently as he glanced at Ana.
''Father…'' Ana clenched her fists tightly.
''Ana, getting Yu Lin Shen to be the cover face for our next month issue isn't that bad. He is marketable and a lot of people will be drawn to him. You just have to prepare the right questions for him to answer. I heard he is going to be signed to Shiao's company. We can get exclusive news on that.'' Lee Guhan interrupted Ana.
''But father…'' Ana sighed helplessly.
''That's enough. Don't argue with me on this, Ana. Let's go with your brother's idea.''
''Alright!'' Ana nodded her head. After all, their father had the final say.
''You can leave now.'' Guhan dismissed them.
''Yes, father!'' Andrew looked at Ana and smirked.
Ana stood up and walked out first. She entered her office and banged the door.
After a while, Andrew entered the office with a satisfied smile on his face.
''Little sister…''
''Don't you think it's rude to enter someone's office without knocking?'' Ana asked. It was obvious she wasn't pleased seeing him.
Andrew smiled and went back to the door. He knocked at it before returning to the couch to take a seat.
''Little sister, don't be so angry with me. I tell you all the time, your face is always betraying you. You can't hide your disgust, and hatred. Basically whatever you are feeling on the inside is always shown on your face. If you continue to live that way, you will always give yourself away.''