I Possessed a Terminally Ill Omega - Episode 180
I Possessed a Terminally Ill Omega – Episode 180
Gwon Gi-jun, who had been listening to Jin Seon-yoo’s words, reached out his hand. Jin Seon-yoo placed what he was holding into it without any ulterior motive. The pocket watch necklace passed into Gwon Gi-jun’s large palm.
As Gwon Gi-jun looked down at the pocket watch necklace, Jin Seon-yoo explained very kindly. Pressing the button on the side opens the cover, allowing you to check the time, and you can even put a photo inside. It seemed he was doing his utmost not to miss Gwon Gi-jun, who was suddenly showing great interest in the pocket watch necklace.
Gwon Gi-jun’s question in response to that long explanation was extremely simple.
“Where did you get this?”
As he asked, Gwon Gi-jun’s gaze briefly touched on Seo I-Kyung. It also lingered on Seo I-Kyung’s arm in a cast before moving to Jin Seon-yoo. Just as Jin Seon-yoo was about to speak, leaning his upper body forward:
“It was purchased at an auction,” Seo I-Kyung said.
The two turned their gazes to Seo I-Kyung at his words. Jin Seon-yoo seemed to be trying to say something with his eyes, but Seo I-Kyung, while understanding his intention, casually added:
“Actually, it was won at auction for 2 billion won, but it’s okay if we don’t get that much. Is there anyone who might buy it for even half that price?”
Seo I-Kyung needed to raise money somehow. He couldn’t keep relying on Jin Seon-yoo indefinitely. Moreover, judging by Gwon Gi-jun’s attitude, it didn’t seem like he would buy it.
Because of this, Seo I-Kyung changed his approach to telling the truth and asking for help. Unaware of this, Jin Seon-yoo tapped the table and said to Gwon Gi-jun:
“The time is very accurate too. It would be really useful to carry around. Don’t you believe me?”
“……”
Gwon Gi-jun was silent for a moment, then turned his head and spoke to Seo I-Kyung. It seemed easier to talk to Seo I-Kyung than the insensitive Jin Seon-yoo.
“I know someone who might buy this watch.”
For a moment, Seo I-Kyung felt his vision brighten. Jin Seon-yoo showed curiosity.
“Who? Your brother?”
Gwon Gi-jun was the second son of Mirae Steel. He slowly turned his head and calmly looked at Jin Seon-yoo.
“No. But I’m not sure if he’ll meet me. I’ll go and try talking to him.”
“That’s a relief, I-Kyung. Now you can eat with a peace of mind.”
Jin Seon-yoo gestured towards Seo I-Kyung. As he did so, he picked up his chopsticks as if he too had been relieved of a burden. Suddenly, Seo I-Kyung looked at Gwon Gi-jun sitting across from him. He slowly put the pocket watch necklace down on the table.
Seo I-Kyung felt somewhat uneasy. The antique watch was close to an item with diminished utility value. Yet Gwon Gi-jun had mentioned so easily that there was someone who might buy it.
He didn’t even ask anything more. The more this happened, the more complicated Seo I-Kyung’s thoughts became. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Gwon Gi-jun, but had he somehow become similar to Han Seung-jae while being with him?
‘My thoughts went too far.’
Even Gwon Gi-jun said he wasn’t sure if that person would meet him, so it was premature to assume the person he mentioned would buy it. So for now, all he could do was believe.
***
Butler Do, who had left the dining room, hurriedly moved with a tray of teacups. He had just seen Secretary Park entering the reception room.
“Secretary Park.”
Secretary Park, sitting on the sofa in the reception room, turned his head. He put his mobile phone in his inner pocket. Butler Do set the teacups on the table and began:
“Is the Young Master really alright?”
Butler Do asked the question he had wanted to ask the day before but couldn’t due to lack of opportunity.
“I’m just so worried. The way he looked before leaving the house keeps haunting me. His complexion wasn’t good when I saw him in the morning. Are you sure he’s at his friend’s house?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
Butler Do greatly wanted to hear more about Seo I-Kyung’s current physical condition. He approached with concern about that aspect. However, as Secretary Park stood up, he couldn’t ask. Butler Do turned around to see Han Seung-jae walking.
His cold features seemed to reveal his discomfort. Han Seung-jae’s cold eyes allowed no room for gaps. His coat draped long over his broad shoulders.
Secretary Park hurriedly approached his side and murmured:
“It seems he received treatment for his arm at the emergency room at dawn.”
Han Seung-jae seemed to stop walking and turned to look at Secretary Park. Secretary Park continued speaking steadily:
“From what I’ve confirmed, it appears his arm is fractured. Would you like to see the photos? He’s currently in a cast.”
Secretary Park took out his mobile phone from his inner pocket. Han Seung-jae was someone who trusted what he could see more than words. However, Han Seung-jae turned his gaze and continued his halted steps. He crossed the garden and got into the sedan.
After closing the back door, Secretary Park opened the passenger door and sat down. As the car started, Secretary Park turned his head back and continued reporting to Han Seung-jae:
“We’re currently investigating how he got injured, but since it happened at Managing Director Jin Tae-won’s house, we can’t confirm immediately. However, according to the doctor who treated him, he needs to wear a cast for about 8 weeks due to the fracture in his arm, so we’ll investigate more thoroughly.”
Secretary Park judged that Han Seung-jae would undoubtedly question the truth of this matter without reservation, since Seo I-Kyung had been injured at that house. Moreover, it was by no means a minor injury. Seo I-Kyung was even carrying Han Seung-jae’s child.
Because of this, Secretary Park continued speaking earnestly:
“It could have been an incident where both of them got hurt. So I’ll directly ask and confirm this situation with Managing Director Jin Tae-won.”
Han Seung-jae, who had been quietly listening to Secretary Park, opened his mouth indifferently:
“I did it.”
“Pardon?”
Secretary Park couldn’t hear clearly because Han Seung-jae’s voice was too low. Han Seung-jae looked coldly ahead and said:
“I grabbed him like that.”
Because I didn’t want to let go. Han Seung-jae recalled Seo I-Kyung’s arm wrapped in his grip. He had applied so much force with his hand that Seo I-Kyung’s arm couldn’t have been unscathed.
“……”
Secretary Park understood Han Seung-jae’s words a little late. He turned his head forward to look ahead and then took out his mobile phone from his inner pocket. Looking at the photo of Seo I-Kyung leaving Seju Hospital with a cast on his left hand, he seemed to remember one more thing and said:
“He also had a meal with Director Gwon this morning.”
Having said that, Secretary Park immediately turned back. There was a strange light in Han Seung-jae’s eyes. Secretary Park quickly added:
“It wasn’t just the two of them; Jin Seon-yoo was also present.”
As Secretary Park continued the conversation, the sedan stopped in front of Myeongjun Financial Group. Secretary Park got out of the passenger seat and opened the back door. Long legs emerged from the car first. Walking alongside Han Seung-jae as he moved, Secretary Park said:
“I’ll find out what conversation took place as well.”
Perhaps they had just had a simple breakfast meeting because of Jin Seon-yoo. However, Secretary Park had dealt with Han Seung-jae for many years. He couldn’t easily make such assumptions. That was just Secretary Park’s thoughts, wasn’t it? Saying such things to Han Seung-jae would be meaningless. It never got through to him.
Han Seung-jae exited the elevator first. As he walked, he looked straight ahead. He looked at Gwon Gi-jun standing in front of the door and brushed his cold lips.
“I can just ask directly.”
Han Seung-jae entered, took off his coat, and sat in the main seat of the sofa. Shadows formed on his elegant suit.
As Gwon Gi-jun sat down, an employee came in and set teacups in front of the two. Then he closed the door and left.
Han Seung-jae turned his head slightly and said to Gwon Gi-jun:
“I was just about to send Secretary Park to you.”
Gwon Gi-jun met his gaze.
“I thought you wouldn’t meet me, but it seems you already know why I came.”
The reason for his visit was not unrelated to Han Seung-jae’s words.
“What did you talk about? What did he say about me?”
Gwon Gi-jun put his hand in his inner pocket. A long chain dangled from his fingers. Gwon Gi-jun placed the pocket watch necklace on the table and answered:
“He asked me to buy this watch.”
Han Seung-jae looked down at the pocket watch necklace on the coffee table. It was at that moment he thought he had seen it somewhere before.
Han Seung-jae recalled the pocket watch necklace he had given to Seo I-Kyung. He seemed to remember buying this at an auction hosted by Art Klee and putting it in Seo I-Kyung’s studio.
But he hadn’t thought Seo I-Kyung would take this with him.
No, it didn’t matter to him if Seo I-Kyung had taken it. Everything in the studio had been given to Seo I-Kyung. Including the studio itself.