THE POWER of money is both amusing and appalling.
That was Sohee's thoughts while sitting on a bench inside the police station. He was sitting next to Kim Heedo who was busy playing a game on his phone.
Of course, the Dominant Alphas' two victims were also there.
The students— now patched up after a trip to the emergency room— were sitting on the bench next to them.
Those kids are supposed to be Alphas as well, but they can't even look at Kim Heedo.
It wasn't just the students.
The victims' mothers— both Alpha women— arrived at the police station fuming.
Sohee was nervous at first because the Alpha women looked like the bad type of "boy mom," aka mothers who believed their precious baby boys were perfect little angels who couldn't do wrong.
He was right because the two Alpha women started berating Sohee and Kim Heedo.
But they shut up as soon as Kim Heedo's lawyer arrived and introduced himself as the legal representative of Ilsung Group.
It was a sight to behold when the Alpha women realized that Kim Heedo was a chaebol.
They're the type of Alphas who are strong against the weak, and weak against the strong.
Now the Alpha women looked docile while talking to Kim Heedo's lawyer for the settlement.
Just like that, the problem was solved.
Legally, at least.
Sohee turned to the two students who were acting as meek as their mothers. "Hey, kids."
The two students flinched before turning to Sohee, their expressions looked awkward.
It looks like they're resentful of us when they should be feeling remorseful.
But when Kim Heedo raised his head, the two students immediately lowered their heads.
"Betas have eyes, too," Sohee said, flashing his business smile at the two kids who flinched. "Just because you're Alphas doesn't automatically mean you're attractive. If I were Kosmos' Jamie, I wouldn't even glance at your stupid faces even if you pay me."
The students blushed as if they were embarrassed.
Good.
"And get your head out of the gutter— just because you are Alphas doesn't mean Betas and Omegas are dying to have sex with you," Sohee said, still smiling. The more he was pissed, the more he smiled. It was a condition he developed after working in the service industry since he was a teen. "You know what? As an Omega, I think my face alone could pull more idols than the two of you could ever will."
The students, this time, looked like they were about to explode from embarrassment.
It didn't help that Kim Heedo suddenly burst out laughing.
Does Kim Heedo find it funny that an Omega is competing with Alphas when it comes to rizzing up people?
Well, whatever.
"Hey, you probably think you're on the top of the food chain just because you were born Alphas," Kim Heedo said, sneering at the two younger Alphas who were already shaking in fear. "But, just so you know, there will always be an Alpha who's stronger and more dominant than you— remember that if you want to survive in this world. That's my precious advice to you as an older Alpha."
Oho?
Sohee turned to Kim Heedo, slightly impressed. "You sound like a grown-up just now, Kim Heedo."
Kim Heedo raised an eyebrow. "I am an adult, Hyung."
Yep, this kid is already big.
In every sense of the word, Sohee would find out later.
***
"HYUNG, we need to talk."
Right.
Sohee wasn't surprised when Kim Heedo followed him after the two of them were finally allowed to leave the police station.
Yep, everything had been settled already.
Kim Heedo was unscathed by the incident.
Money really talks.
"Let's talk here," Sohee said, sitting on the curb of the police station's parking lot. "I feel safe since we're literally in front of a police station. I can just scream if you try to hurt me."
"You're hurting my feelings, Hyung," Kim Heedo complained lightly, sitting next to Sohee— leaving a decent space between them, thankfully. "I know that I left a bad impression when I resorted to violence earlier, but I'm already reflecting on it. Do I still look scary to you?"
"Nothing is scarier than a rich, powerful Alpha who doesn't hesitate to resort to violence— all because he knows he won't face consequences for his actions."
"Ah," Kim Heedo said, scratching his cheek as if he was embarrassed. "I'll be more careful from now on."
"I know I'm acting like a hypocrite for scolding you after I talked shit to the students to humble them, but let me still say this, Kim Heedo: you overdid it," Sohee said, sighing while shaking his head. "But I'm letting it slide since I know why you reacted that way. Kosmos' Jamie is your boyfriend, right?"
"Ex."
"Huh?"
"We broke up a long time ago."
"I see."
"Hyung, you reacted as if it was none of your business."
"Because it is none of my business?"
"Aren't you frustrated?" Kim Heedo asked curiously. "You turned down my grandfather's request to marry me, and you even said you'd root for me and Lee Junsu. But we broke up just a few months after that. My grandfather laughed at my face when he found out."
"Well, your grandfather is a horrible person."
"We recently discovered that Grandfather has a brain tumor, Hyung."
"Brain tumor sucks, but that doesn't change the fact that your grandfather is a horrible person."
Kim Heedo blinked as if he was surprised. "I know I should feel upset since you're insulting my grandfather, but why do I feel healed?"
"Because you agree with me," Sohee said, suddenly wishing that he had a cigarette with him. "Were you looking for me because your grandfather's bad karma had finally caught up with him?"
"It's not just my grandfather who has experienced terrible luck recently. My mother, father, and twin younger siblings also got hurt the past two weeks. Now the whole family is convinced that the shaman isn't a fraud."
"So, you asked me to marry you?"
"Did you regret turning down my grandfather's offer years ago, Hyung?"
"I do," Sohee answered without hesitation, looking straight into Kim Heedo's eyes. "That's why I won't turn down your marriage proposal this time, Kim Heedo. I'm done being poor— I want to live my life without worrying about money again."
"Good choice, Hyung."
"Won't you regret asking me to marry you?"
"I will probably regret it in the future," Kim Heedo said bluntly. "But I need to marry you for now, Hyung."
"It's a good thing that we have divorce in this country. You'll pay alimony, right?"
"Look at us— already talking about divorce when we aren't married yet."
"But that's where our marriage is headed anyway, so it's better for us to talk about it now before we get married," Sohee said, clapping when he remembered something. "I don't believe in verbal agreement, so let's put everything in a contract."
"Sure, if that's what Hyung wants."
"Let's finish this conversation tomorrow."
"Why wait for tomorrow when we're already talking about it?"
"I need to gather my thoughts and list down all the terms that I want in the contract."
"Ah, that makes sense."
"And I'm giving you a few more hours to think about this arrangement again, Kim Heedo," Sohee said in a serious tone. "Both of our frontal lobes aren't fully developed yet, so we're probably committing the biggest mistake of our life here. Having said that, I'm not changing my mind since I don't want to be devoured by a certain loan shark."
"Uh-huh."
"However, you're not as desperate as I am, so you're allowed to change your mind. If that happens, you can just give me money again like you did a few years ago."
"Hyung, you're stupidly kind. If I suddenly change my mind, you're going to regret this again."
"I know, right? I'm stupid. I can't believe I'm giving you a chance to reconsider this whole thing when I'm supposed to be begging you to marry me."
"Don't worry, Hyung— I won't change my mind."
"Again, I don't believe in verbal promises."
"Don't leave your house, Hyung," Kim Heedo said, giving Sohee a small reassuring smile. "I'll visit you with my lawyer— let's finalize our contract and register our marriage tomorrow. After that, I'll deal with the loan sharks chasing you."
Of course, this kid already knows I'm being chased by loan sharks.
As expected of a chaebol.
They like running background checks on people.
"Alright," Sohee said, nodding. "I'll be waiting for you then, Kim Heedo."
***
["I HEARD Kosmos' company is trash— the CEO accepts private bookings from wealthy clients."]
Kim Heedo pressed his temples.
He clearly heard what the student Alpha said at the convenience store earlier.
I stayed away from all news related to Lee Junsu in an attempt to move on from him. But how can I ignore him when he might be in a dangerous situation?
"Ahjussi."
Shin Kang— Heedo's personal secretary-slash-driver-slash-bodyguard in his early forties— glanced at Heedo in the rearview mirror briefly before focusing on the road again while driving. "Yes, Young Master?"
"Please investigate Planet Entertainment," Heedo said in a serious tone. "I want you to find out if that shitty company is forcing Kosmos members to accept sponsorship— and please focus on Lee Junsu in particular."
"Yes, Young Master," Shin Kang said politely. "I'll look into it."
"Thank you."
After a few more minutes, they finally arrived at the restaurant where Heedo was supposed to meet Yang Jaewon.
He was working with his friend to catch the stalker who attacked his former hook-ups.
But that bastard is good at running and hiding.
Heedo's thinking process was only interrupted when he got a call from Yang Jaewon. He picked it up after greeting the restaurant staff who opened the door for him. "I'm already here."
<"Ah, is that so? I'm sorry, but I'm gonna be a little late, Heedo-ya.">
"I'll leave if you're not yet here in ten minutes."
<"Yah. Don't be too cold-hearted…">
BOOM!
Heedo didn't get to hear what Yang Jaewon was yapping about because of the loud explosion.
Yes, an explosion.
Dammit!
***
KIM HEEDO probably changed his mind.
Sohee waited for Kim Heedo for the entire day.
But it was already 10PM, and there was still no sign of the Dominant Alpha showing.
He definitely changed his mind.
Sohee wanted to beat himself up for letting his golden goose slip away from his grasp once again.
Stupid, stupid! Haven't you already learned your lesson three years ago?!
He was seriously about to pull his hair until he became bald when he heard the doorbell rang.
Those loan sharks don't ring the bell, so it must be my golden goose!
Sohee immediately got up from the floor and ran towards the door, opening it without even checking the peephole first.
Yep, stupid.
"Park Sohee, are you that excited to see me?"
Platinum blond buzzcut hair.
A prominent scar on the left eyebrow.
Lethal face card.
Tall, as in 200cm tall.
Built like a refrigerator.
This man dressed in a simple black suit was Jin Taejoon— the leader of the loan sharks that Sohee's father owned.
Shit.
"I'm here to collect you, Park Sohee," Jin Taejoon said, grabbing Park Sohee by his waist. "I'll erase your debt if you give birth to my child."
Oh, I'm fucked.
No— it was more like Sohee was about to be fucked violently.
***
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