Chapter 14.1

Chapter 14.1

At my mother-in-law’s words, Grandfather put down his chopsticks and asked,

“What do you mean?”

“Earlier, I tried to show Yena a potential match. He’s the second son of the Prosecutor General. Very promising. It’s a match that was hard to arrange, but Yena, well, she lied.”

I calmly put down my chopsticks, took a sip of water, and looked at my mother-in-law with a smile.

“How do you know it’s a lie?”

“Do I not know you? You’re not seeing anyone.”

“So how can you be so sure?”

“Of course,” she scoffed. “I had someone follow…!”

My mother-in-law’s face turned pale as she realized her slip of the tongue. Grandfather looked at everyone with a frightening gaze and said,

“If you had someone follow Yena, make sure they withdraw immediately. Anyone who disregards my warning will not only lose their shares but also their management rights.”

Everyone fell silent. My mother-in-law and my husband lowered their heads and avoided eye contact. But my father-in-law… looked strange. His expression subtly hardened, but he pretended otherwise.

Had he also had someone follow Miss Yena? It was understandable for my mother-in-law, but my father-in-law too? Was it because of the shares? A chill ran down my spine.

The tense dinner ended after awhile. After finishing the meal, I escorted Grandfather to the main building.

“Come in.”

Following Grandfather’s words, I entered the room with him. As I sat on the sofa, Grandfather asked,

“Do you really have someone?”

“What?”

“Is it a lie?”

“No. There really is someone. But it’s at a stage where it’s hard to talk about it yet.”

Grandfather squinted his eyes and spoke.

“Is it Jang Do-ha?”

I was truly shocked. Was he guessing? Or had Miss Yena told him something? It was hard to gauge. Grandfather, looking at me, chuckled.

“Now that you’ve recovered, there’s no reason not to meet. You said you liked him. Go ahead and push forward.”

I felt sweat trickling down my back. It seemed Miss Yena could talk about anything with Grandfather. I blinked. Miss Yena really had her eyes on President Jang.

What should I do now? My mouth felt dry.

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Back in my room, I was in a daze. I have no interest in men. That man, Namgung Muyeol, was more than enough for me in this lifetime.

At this rate, wouldn’t I end up having dinner with President Jang’s parents as he mentioned? It was a serious problem. Then I recalled my father-in-law’s expression at the dinner table.

I’m quick-witted. In the ten years I’ve lived in this house, I’ve learned to read the room and hide my emotions. My father-in-law’s expression bothered me. Although no one else could notice, I could.

Why did he have someone follow Miss Yena? He used to be more lenient towards her compared to my mother-in-law and husband. Come to think of it, he didn’t even visit me once during my funeral.

“There’s something….”

This unsettling feeling was definitely not just a hunch. At that moment, I heard a knock.

“Yes.”

“Miss. The Chairman is looking for you.”

When I opened the door, there stood the Housekeeper Ahn.

“Uncle?”

“Yes. He sent a message for you to come to the study on the second floor.”

“Okay.”

I picked up my phone and headed to the study on the second floor. After knocking and entering, I found my father-in-law, now uncle, at his desk.

“You called for me?”

He gestured for me to sit. Once I was seated on the sofa, he sat in a single armchair and spoke.

“Who is he?”

“What?”

“The person you’re seeing. If he’s just an ordinary guy, meet the prosecutor I arranged for you. It’s time for you to fulfill your obligations as a member of this family.”

I looked at my father-in-law. He was different from my impulsive and emotional mother-in-law. He currently commands MK and is someone known for his meticulous planning and emotional restraint. He never treated me harshly but was always harder to deal with than my mother-in-law.

“Are you saying I should marry out of duty to the family?”

“Yes. Fortunately, he thinks well of you. His father is currently the Prosecutor General but will soon be appointed as the Minister of Justice. It wouldn’t hurt to have a Minister of Justice in the family.”

I understood his intentions. But I had no intention of complying. Direct confrontation wouldn’t work with him. I needed a different approach than the one I used with my mother-in-law.

“The truth is, I am seeing someone.”

“If he’s just some ordinary guy, it’s not worth considering.”

I smiled and spoke softly.

“I didn’t know I needed Uncle’s permission to get married.”