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Chapter 3

  • "I apologize for my sister," Lewis said once Celeste and him were left alone after Lia left and Liam went out to follow her. "She was expecting for a promotion not a new sister-in-law." Celeste sighed. "She thinks I'm a gold digger." "Don't worry about it that much," he assured her. "She thinks that on all his past girlfriends." "And do you? I mean, do you think I am a gold digger?" He shrugged. "Not so much. Liam and I might not see eye to eye but, there must be something in you he sees that made him put a ring on your finger." "He really didn't tell you two about us?" she asked. "Not even when he called you guys here?" "Lia thought she was getting a promotion, I thought I was getting fired. So no, he didn't even give us a clue," he answered. She sighed. "I see." "So, whose idea was it to call us over?" Lewis said after taking another sip off his mimosa. "Yours? I highly doubt that this is our grandma's idea. Nor Liam's." "I wanted to meet you two," she said. "And a little sibling rivalry shouldn't be something that'll get in the way of being a family." "I guess you were really lying when you said you've heard a lot about us," Lewis said chuckling. "'Coz if you did hear stories about my twin sister, you should've waited 'til the day of your marriage." - "What the actual fuck, Li?" Lia rolled her eyes before stopping on her tracks. "So that's the reason why you told me I can come back?" she said as she turned towards her brother. "After you banished me?" "Lia. You know I've always wanted you to be here—" "Cut the bullshit, Liam," she spat cutting him off. "We both know why you wanted me to be as far away as possible to the company. You already won. Since the day you were born, you're already the first pick for CEO. Why take it out on me? All I wanted was to help you out, not take your fucking position." "You know it wasn't my decision," he defended. "It was grandmother's. You know she's the one who pulls the reigns. Not me." "But you could've fought for me!" she argued. "You had all the right, Liam. You're the fucking CEO. Not her. She's retired, for fuck's sake! Just admit that you don't have any fucking balls even if you screw all the girls in this company." "Lia!" She ignored him and continued to walk away. But Liam followed her. "Lia, please. Hear me out—" "You wonder why I only call you for business. Why, did you even bother calling me to ask me about my day? How your eighteen-year old sister was doing away from her family? No. Because you didn't fucking care. At least Lewis calls me every other day." "Li, I'm sorry," Liam said genuinely. "I really am." This made Lia turn around to face him with her arms folded. She loves her brother. More than she chooses to admit. "That's why I called you back, Li. I want to fix things." Lia didn't say anything. A big part of her wants to have her big brother back. Sure, Lewis is a great brother but he's not really an "anchor". Being twins, they basically let each other do whatever the other wants. Even if it was world domination or something. Truthfully, they were really close. He was actually the reason why she took interest in business as she grew idolizing Liam who at the young age of eighteen, took over their father's company when he suddenly passed. For a fourteen-year-old, he was like a superhero. But it all changed when she interned for the company one summer. Who knew a young girl like her had a knack for business? And who knew a sixteen-year old can manipulate grown men into doing her bidding? So, after her 18th birthday, their grandmother sent her abroad to study. But also, help with acquisitions of international deals as well as branding. Basically, anything that would keep her away from Seoul. From the heart of the company. "I'm sorry I didn't protect you from our grandmother," he said as he placed his hands on my shoulders. "I'm sorry I wasn't able to do anything to get you back before. But it changes now. You're staying here for good." "What did you barter with grandmother for my head?" "She may or may have mentioned about a merger," he answered then sighed. "Jaeju Motors." "What?!" She blurted out. "That trash of a company? Oppa, as much as I appreciate the gesture but that company is a liability. If we take them in, they'll just feed off of our resources. It's not much of a smart move—" "I know, I know," he responded. "But it's nothing we can't fix. As long as I can have my baby sister back, I'm willing to do anything." Convinced of her brother's sincerity, Lia tackled him with a big hug. Way out of character. "Woah, is this real or am I just seeing things?" Jared Min—Liam's Executive Secretary, interjected. Looking polished in a suit, the guy turned towards his boss. "You're meeting for three pm has been rescheduled for tomorrow morning," he said. "The French investors' flight was delayed for a day because of a personal emergency on Mr. Smith's part. But you do have a 1 o'clock with the Hwang's." "I didn't expect you to be back so soon, Jared," the CEO said. "I thought you said you're taking a week off? It's been just three days." "Well, there was some unforeseen events that cut my vacation short," he said giving a quick glance towards Lia who snuck a wink right under her brother's nose. "Well since you're here, I'm personally inviting you to my engagement party this weekend. Black tie," Liam said then turned back to his sister. "I'll see you back at home, 'kay?" Lia nodded before he left. Then she faced Jared. "Shall I drive you home?" he asked. She smirked. "I'm always up for a little side trip."