The sun was already high in the sky by the time Han Jihyun finally stumbled downstairs. Still in silk pajamas, hair a mess, he plopped lazily onto the dining chair as if he owned the house .
"Breakfast," he said casually, ignoring the obvious fact it was already lunchtime.
Mrs. Han glared from across the table, her tone sharp.
"Breakfast? Do you even know what time it is? Normal people call this lunch. Do you even remember what normal people are, Jihyun?"
Jihyun yawned, stretching his arms. "I'm not normal. I'm rich."
"You're pathetic."
"Look at your brother Minjoon. Do you ever see him wasting his life drinking and sleeping until noon? He's already back from meetings, working hard like a proper human. You? You live like some prince"
But Jihyun only smiled while picking at his food like a child "Hyung is Hyung. I'm me. Where is Dad and Hyung anyway? Shouldn't they be here too?"
At that, Mrs. Han nearly lost her composure. "They've been working since morning! They have real responsibilities. Unlike you, who wakes up to demand breakfast when the day's already over!"
Still, Jihyun ate . "Tsk. Why so serious mom?"
(Evening came.)
Jihyun returned home after wandering around with his friends,tossing his jacket carelessly onto the couch. His family was already seated at the dining table.
Halfway through the meal, Chairman Han spoke.
"We finalized the partnership deal with kang group"
Jihyun raised an eyebrow. "Another business deal? Dad, you're seriously still working to feed my lavish lifestyle? I should thank you."
"You will be paying it back. In full."
"What?" Jihyun blinked.
Minjoon, without lifting his gaze from his meal, answered flatly.
"You're getting married."
Silence.
"What?!"
"Me? Married? Why? I don't want to! Hyung is single too! Why not him first?!"
"Because I'm not the one ruining this family's reputation every night."
Mrs. Han placed down her cup with finality. "Enough, Jihyun. The decision is made."
"You can't force me"
"Oh, but we can." Chairman Han's words were final.
"Your brother cleaned up your mess too many times. I've been hiding your debts all the time. If you refuse this marriage, I'll expose every ounce of dirt you've left behind. You'll lose your precious reputation, your social circle, and every single luxury you live for."
"You're blackmailing me dad?"
"No. I'm parenting you, at last."
His father's cold tone left no room for argument.
"You either marry Kang Taewon, or you ruin yourself with your own hands."
Minjoon added
"Be grateful it's Kang Taewon. At least he's patient."
"I can't believe this"
"Oh, you better start believing. You're getting married in two weeks"
Huh dad !
Chairman Han added.
"We're visiting the Kang family tomorrow. Don't embarrass me. Kang Taewon's father is my best friend. If you so much as try to ruin my reputation there, I'll cut off your pocket money for the entire month, block every one of your credit cards, and sell those precious cars you love so much."
Huh!