ВойтиWilla stared at the words. She was the only one who could see it, but funny enough, the system had already chosen a side.“So, even you want me dead?” she hissed. “Too bad. Not you or them can bring me down.”Willa glanced over at the dining section where Mr. Kang was sorting out some documents with the late-night guest, who was none other than Kim Min-jun. He was the family’s attorney, but his heart and soul were entangled with Seori and their daughter Yuna.Ji-ah had long found out about their little secret, and the fact that they were married and no one knew only made it worse. Kim Seori and Kim Min-jun shared the same surname, so no one would have guessed.Willa’s lips pressed together as she reached for her juice and quietly sipped it.Revealing her identity at such a crucial moment would make everything fall apart. Seori and Min-jun would forge the signature of Mr. Kang, kill the servants and Ji-ah, then everything would go to them.“No,” Willa thought. “I can’t let that happen.
By nightfall, all was in place. Hani had to return to ensure the other souls played their part well, and now someone new had come to the house.The doorbell of the Kang mansion went off, and a staff member hurried to answer.“Mame Kim,” the staff member smiled, ushering the night guest inside.Everyone was already ready for bed, and as they descended the stairs in their nightwear, they froze seeing the august guest.“Seori!” Mrs. Kang’s lips spread as she rushed forward into the arms of her best friend. “Finally, you’ve decided to come back,” she teased, and Seori could only laugh.“How have you been, and how is my girl?” Kim Seori asked, glancing over to the stairs.“Ji, ”“There you are!” Kim Seori slightly pushed her friend as she made space for the little devil who ran into her arms.“I’ve missed you so much, Aunt,” Yuna whispered as tears swelled, and soon she broke down in little sobs.Mrs. Kang could only roll her eyes. One thing Yuna was known for was her extravagance, but so
Ji-ah did not linger longer; she stormed her way out, and Yuna couldn’t be more pissed.“Wow… so the system’s pet now has some guts,” a voice resounded behind her. Aria’s fist folded as she turned, and it was none other than Laura.“We have to get rid of her,” Aria whispered. “But how?” Laura sighed, sitting down. “She appears to know too much, and honestly, I see her becoming the true heiress if we do not act now.”Laura whispered, “If only I could get married to Elias before the truth comes out, then even with the DNA, nothing can be done. I will be the legal wife of Elias and inherit everything, and the Kangs can have their precious daughter.”Laura thought for a while; they needed the best plan, one that wouldn’t fail.“And what do I get?” she asked, and instantly Aria’s face darkened.“What do you mean by what do you get?” she snapped. “I am your friend. I’ve always shared everything with you. You should do this for me, for our friendship,” she hissed.Laura’s lips curled.“I a
After Yuna stormed to her room, the environment was suddenly too quiet and uncomfortable. Hani’s eyes dug into her plate as she continued eating as if nothing had happened. Mrs. Kang’s lips stretched, but her hands vibrated as she struggled to be steady, while Mr. Kang just stared at the young lady before him. In a way he couldn’t understand, his closeness and affection towards Ji-ah confused him. He was not a man who didn’t cherish his home. On the contrary, he was the type to do anything for his wife and daughter, and extra-marital affairs were out of it, but Ji-ah… he could pick parts of himself in her. Her love for medicine, softness of heart, and even her excellence in physics were everything like him.Yuna wasn’t wrong when she said he created time for Ji-ah, because weirdly, he could not bring himself to be absent. Every time he watched her get congratulated, receive awards, and even praise, he wanted to scream and tell the world, “That’s my girl.” But how could he? Ji-ah was
“I know… but Yuna is so young. I can’t believe by this time next year she won’t be home with us,” he lamented.Yuna rushed into her father’s arms. “I love you, Dad,” she murmured.Mr. Kang softly brushed her hair and placed a kiss on her forehead. “I love you more,” he whispered back.“Come, it’s time to eat,” Mrs. Kang led them to the table as Ji-ah and the other servants served breakfast. As expected, Hani soon joined the family.“Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Kang,” she smiled happily.“Good morning, Hani. Hope you had a great time with your friend.” Mrs. Kang asked, and Hani smiled like a roasted frog.“Certainly, Mrs. Kang. Yuna is always fun to be around.”“Let’s eat,” Mr. Kang said, and they all focused on their dishes. For some reason, he was not so much of a fan of Hani. The young lady rubbed him the wrong way, always demanding, dragging Yuna to the wrong crowds, and not even once had Yuna ever presented something gifted by her. But in some twisted way, their daughter always see
The sun beamed on the beautiful Kang mansion; birds chirped, and servants went about their duties, some with smiles, others with soft, pressed lips and tired eyes. But someone had woken up on the wrong side of the bed.Yuna had retired within the early hours of dawn. She had hurried to her room, where Hani waited for her all night, and worst of all, her friend did not look at her the same. Hani had so much to say, too many questions to ask, but Yuna dismissed her, claiming tiredness. Yet when she climbed on the bed, sleep was the last thing to come.Within Yuna’s room, Hani yawned and then stirred on the bed tiredly as her eyes flickered open.“Good morning,” she groaned, but Yuna did not answer; the young miss was already ready for God knows what.“About yesterday,” Hani began.“What happened yesterday?” Yuna shot back.“I give you everything, even those you do not deserve, and now you want to join them?”Hani was quick to her feet. “No… You know I would never betray you,” she whispe