"And let's see how this is not going to happen. Either you let me start seeing my daughter, or I take my daughter back. You will have to choose, or we will see each other in court." Park Seo Yeon said angrily and smirked at Lee Ho Joon, who walked slowly toward Park Seo Yeon, his hands tugging in his pocket.
He stopped right in front of Park Seo Yeon.
"Do you know you have no idea what I feel like doing to you right now?" Lee Ho Joon said coldly as his eyes bore into Park Seo Yeon in disgust.
"I don't care what you feel like doing; just don't try me. You have no idea what I'm capable of doing to have my daughter." Park Seo Yeon said angrily.
"Your threats can't make me change my mind. Now, get the hell out of my office before I call security to drag you out myself." Lee Ho Joon said coldly and turned back to his desk.
"I promise you will regret this." Park Seo Yeon said angrily. She turned and stomped out of Lee Ho Joon's office.
Lee Ho Joon walked back to his chair and sat down to return to his work. He had a bunch of files to sign, so it was a busy day for him that was just ruined by Park Seo Yeon.
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New York City…
"Doctor Hyesun should perform the surgery. It's been four months since she became an assistant surgeon, so I believe she can do this." The primary surgeon said softly.
"Are you sure, Mr. James? We know Ms. Hyesun is also the best in her work, but this is going to be her first time leading the operating room, and the surgery is one of the hardest operations that anyone can attempt. You know a slight mistake can cost the patient's life." One of the surgeons in the room said softly, urging them to choose wisely who should perform the next surgery, which is difficult for any surgeon to do except for the pros who have years of experience.
Mr. James, a popular surgeon in the state and an older man who adores Hyesun like a daughter, smiled and glanced at the doctor who just spoke.
"It's okay, Mr. Brian, I know Ms. Hyesun can do this too. I believe in her and assure you all she can do it. And don't worry, I will be by her side to assist her. How about that?" Surgeon James said softly. They all agreed because Surgeon James isn't just a popular surgeon but has been one for years and has performed many successful operations.
Next month, he is retiring, and he has studied Hyesun. He knew how great she would be at her work; she was also his most reliable assistant since the day she started working in the hospital.
Now, he is assuring everyone she can do this one time, and they have no choice but to agree before preparing for the operation, all dressed in their surgical gowns, gloves, and the other things they need to operate.
Three hours later, the operation was successful, and everyone clapped, amazed by Hyesun's performance in the surgery.
Her work was neat, with no traces of mistakes, showing calmness and confidence while operating. She exceeded everyone's expectations, including Surgeon James'.
Looking at her, she seemed like a pro who had been a surgeon for years.
They moved the patient to another room while everyone cheered for their successful operation, which is difficult and rare to perform successfully with the patient alive and without the slightest mistakes.
Since her first successful operation, the hospital began to have Hyesun perform most of the hardest surgeries, especially since Mr. James was going to retire very soon.
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"What about the report I asked for about JL Corporation?" Lee Ho Joon asked his personal assistant, who submitted a file on the table.
"I forwarded it to your email, sir," the assistant said softly and bowed before leaving.
Lee Ho Joon checked the files as he went through them, and a slight smile formed on his lips.
He knew this was crazy and unbelievable for him to be spying on Hyesun, but since she left his villa and flew abroad, he had sent a spy to report everything Hyesun was doing over there in New York, and he was impressed when he learned that she had started working at her aunt's hospital in New York.
But what put a smile on his face while checking the submitted files were the pictures in the paper envelope; they were of Hyesun, her face stern yet beautiful, looking great in her white doctor's coat.
While checking the pictures, a call came through to his phone. He sluggishly picked up the phone, but immediately he saw who it was, he answered the call, cleared his throat, and a soft, tiny voice spoke; it was Hyesun.
"Hello, Mr. Lee Ho," Hyesun said softly on the other end of the phone.
"Yes, Ms. Hyesun," Lee Ho Joon replied softly while holding his phone closer to his mouth.
"Uh, I hope I'm not disturbing you. I just want to tell you I will be back in Korea tomorrow, and I'd love to see little Aera again," Hyesun said softly on the other end of the phone.
"Oh, you're really coming? You should have told me beforehand. I mean—never mind," Lee Ho Joon softly said as he felt nervous, not knowing he could say such a thing.
Hyesun chuckled on the phone, causing Lee Ho Joon to frown as if he could see her through the phone.
"I just called to let you know, and I'm staying at an LJ hotel," Hyesun said again when Lee Ho Joon didn't say anything.
"Why did you choose to stay in the hotel? You can just stay in my villa since Aera would want to be with you when you get back." Lee Ho Joon said, a slight frown forming on his lips.
"I'm fine staying in the hotel; you have done so much for me. Umm, I gotta go now, bye." Hyesun said and hung up before Lee Ho Joon could say anything.
Lee Ho didn't know what kind of feeling he was having right now after hearing Hyesun was coming back to Korea tomorrow.
It's been a year, even though they have been in touch with each other for the sake of little Aera, who always disturbed him, wanting to talk to Hyesun.
But he didn't understand himself anymore. Was it because of Aera, his daughter, that he was happy to hear Hyesun was coming back, or was there something else he still hadn't figured out?
He couldn't continue his work as he dialed a number.
"Arrange a top VIP suite for tomorrow; I have a guest coming, and I will forward the guest's information so you will know when she gets there," Lee Ho Joon said to the LJ hotel manager on the phone.
"Okay, President Lee," the manager replied, and Lee Ho Joon hung up the call before getting up from his desk and exiting his office.
LJ Hotel is Lee Hotel, which is under his name. The hotel is popular, having been built three years ago, and has risen to be one of the best hotels in Korea.
Lee Ho Joon has many companies under him, which keeps him always busy and makes him a well-known young heir of the Lee family, with his own wealth.
The Kim family…
It's already been a year since Hyesun died, and the Kim and Hwang families have picked a date for Yeri and Hwang Seung-min's engagement—five days from now.
"I'm so happy we can finally get engaged, with you calling me your fiancée, and soon we will be married," Yeri said seductively as she snuggled up to Seung Min, who chuckled and held her waist.
"Of course, I'm so happy too. Having such a beautiful woman like you as my wife is what I have dreamt of," Seung Min said and gave a quick kiss on Yeri's small nose.
Yeri giggled and pouted.
"We would have been a married couple by now if you had chosen me instead of that messy girl," Yeri said, pouting her lips cutely, earning a chuckle from Seung Min, who pinched her lips softly.
"I was blind, but we've taken her out of the picture now, and it's been a year since she died, so let's forget that and move on," Hwang Seung Min said, kissing Yeri on the forehead while they rested against each other.
Mr. Kim walked into the sitting room while his wife followed after calling Yeri and Hwang Seung Min in Yeri's room to come to the sitting room to discuss with them.
Mr. Kim sat beside his wife while Yeri and Hwang Seung Min walked side by side into the sitting room and took their seats.
"Hello, father," Seung Min greeted Mr. Kim, bowing slightly.
"How are you doing, Seung Min?" Mr. Kim asked, and Seung Min smiled and replied,
"I'm good, sir, thank you for asking. I hope you're good too."
"Yes. Well, I have asked my wife to call you both to discuss how you're preparing for your engagement that is coming in five days," Mr. Kim said softly with a smiling face.