episode 2

Aha. " Namjoon replies with a scoff that goes unnoticed, the guy is too busy in his sob story.

" It pains my heart when people lie about such things, blaming me of such horrendous activities. " He shakes his head.

" Are you talking about the property in Gangnam? " Joon asks.

" Correct! " Taeho brightens up, " These people are creating unnecessary obstacles for the masterpiece I'm about to build. It's going to be a new world for people who love shopping. "

Namjoon clears his throat, " That property was passed in the Lee family for generations. "

The bright expression on Taeho's face dulls, his eyes narrowing, " What do you mean? "

" I've had great relations with the Lees. I know it's their family property, don't try to fool me. " Namjoon replied with a fake smile.

The smile on Taeho's face completely wipes off.

" That property belongs to me. " The guy says sternly.

" Legally, no. Illegally, yes. " Namjoon raises his eyebrow.

" What's the difference? It's on a very busy part of the city and it's good for business. I liked it. So it's mine. But I'm not here to discuss it's ownership. "

Namjoon laughed out in irony. Taeho chose to ignore it, " I want you to get that family off my property and remove all police cases from my name after you come into power. You'll have my undying loyalty and support. "

Namjoon began to stand up, his father be damned.

He wasn't going to stay here and listen to anymore of this sh*t, " The only thing I'll do for you after coming into power is put you behind bars. Where you belong. "

A few heads had turned to them during their conversation and Joon held his breath when he saw his father stand up.

Ah, youngsters in this line of work are always this righteous. But believe me Mr. Kim. This attitude will ruin you. Don't make enemies out of the wrong people. " Taeho gulped his drink.

From the corner of his eyes, he saw his dad approach and grab his arm.

" Come with me, son. Gentleman, enjoy your dinner. I'm going to have a word with my son. " With that he was dragged away from there and outside the restaurant where his secretary was waiting.

Namjoon felt the sting on his cheek from his father's slap the moment they stopped.

" How many times have I taught you the way this world works, the right way to success but no, my only heir must act like his goody two shoes mother and try to be righteous. " His father snapped before grabbing his jaw.

" I don't care what you do with your life, but if you want to have a political career like you desire, you have to follow my rules. Being righteous isn't going to get you anywhere. "

So you want me to bow before them and let them trample on my self respect and morals. "

His father huffed out a laugh, " Yes. Exactly. In this like of work, there's no self respect, no morals. The only objective is success and you must do anything and everything to get it. "

His father rubbed his forehead, " Now I have to convince him again. You ruined everything. "

Namjoon gulped down the despair he felt after his father's words, ' No morals, no self respect ', it made him shiver.

He couldn't hear what his father was saying to his secretary, but he knew it was going to be something against his wishes. His wishes didn't matter.

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