Chapter 1
So Yi Jung's cold eyes pierced through the glass sliding door as he stared outside. Seoul was beginning to snow and this year is particularly cold. But nothing can beat the coldness in his heart right now. It has been a week since his mother So Mi Kyung died, leaving the only So heir to carry the weight of his family business and reputation. Yi Jung sniggered, his mother wasn't very close to him but she was the only family member he had since his father died early and his mother was the ruling force and power of their company, So Electronics which have been conquering the market ever since it's establishment. So Mi Kyung didn't just died because of an illness or accident, she collapsed because she couldn't accept the fact that they were tricked to sell off major shareholding of So Electronics to their sole and main competitor, the Chus Corporation. Fatigue and stress which So Mi Kyung accumulated over the years made things even worse for her and eventually took her life.
"Mr So, we've found the information you need." Yi Jung's secretary Kang Ho informed him politely. Kang Ho had only been with the Sos for a year or so, but it was sufficient for him to understand the thoughts that were going through his boss' mind. He secretly sighed and sympathies with this young lady of the Chus Corporation.
Yi Jung starred coldly at the pictures and information about Chu Ga Eul, the only daughter and child of the Chus Corporation. He was determined to make the Chus pay for their ruthlessness and their dirty tricks.
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"Ga Eul yah…" Mrs Chu stroked her daughters hair as she sat on Ga Eul's bedside.
"Neh ommeoni, thanks for the soup, with your energy soup, I'm sure to get good results this semester," Ga Eul smiled cheekily. Ga Eul is currently in her second year doing her bachelors degree in Seoul University majoring in Mathematics.
Mrs Chu smiled, Ga Eul had always been a mature and understanding child ever since she was born. Although their family was rich and powerful, she remained as a simple girl leading a simple life, never asking for branded stuffs or status, declined her parents' offer to send her to an elite school only available for kids from the upper social class.
"Ommeoni, I saw on the news that appa had recently acquire some sort of competitor? Is that true? I hope to ask appa personally but I haven't seen appa a lot lately, has he been busy?" Ga Eul asked, there was quite some rumors going on.
Mrs Chu turned a bit pale, her daughter's question caught her off guard. "Ga Eul ahh, yes.. I'm not very sure but, let's leave your appa alone for the time being, let him sort things out first, then you ask him okay?" Mrs Chu was afraid actually, she was aware of her husband's business ethics but she couldn't do anything to stop him. She sincerely hoped that Ga Eul won't find out the whole picture of this recent event, Ga Eul always had a good impression of her appa and she will be very heartbroken knowing the truth.
"Neh ommeoni.." Ga Eul smiled as she hugged her mother's arms.
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Ga Eul stepped out of the exam hall, bidding her classmates goodbye and walked towards the courtyard garden for some fresh air. She smiled, "omma's energy soup definitely helped me,". Ga Eul sat on the bench and admired the scenery in front of her. The usually green and colorful courtyard was covered with white snow, and it was stunningly beautiful. She took out her sketchbook from her bag and started sketching when she felt someone approaching her.
"Your sketching is really good." Yi Jung smiled charmingly as he sat next to Ga Eul. Ga Eul was slightly frightened, this guy next to her is extremely charming and gentleman. "Tha…thanks…"
"May I know your name? I'm Yi Jung, third year engineering student here." Yi Jung faked his identity, this young lady of the Sos was a sweet and pretty lady, but his mind was set, he wanted a revenge.
"Nehh..I..er..I'm Ga Eul, Chu Ga Eul, second year arts student here." Ga Eul started to blush.
Yi Jung gently took Ga Eul's sketchbook and pencil from her hands and started adding on to her drawings, Ga Eul was shocked and puzzled at first but was amazed because Yi Jung's drawings were absolutely stunning. "Ga Eul shii, if only you added more tone and shade to this part, it will look nicer, see?" Yi Jung smiled and teased Ga Eul.
"Ahhh! Yi Jung shii you can really draw!" Ga Eul squeaked, "It's such a pity you did not do arts!"
"Yups I think so too, otherwise I would have become classmates with you, Ga Eul shii.." Yi Jung said as he starred intensely into Ga Eul's eyes and she blushed.
Ga Eul shii suddenly stood up from the bench, "I..I need to go now.." she was still blushing. "Ermm..see you Yi Jung shii.." Yi Jung smiled charmingly, "Ga Eul shii im sure we will meet again, see you.." Ga Eul smiled as she walk away, now knowing that Yi Jung's smile faded away and his eyes were starring sharply at Ga Eul. Chu Ga Eul, wait till you really know who I am…
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hola guys! im back.. =) trying something completely different with the SoEul couple..
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