Pay With Your Heart

Chapter 52: Arranged Marriage

Chairman Choi couldn’t stay still and let the opportunity of accessing the Lee’s enormous wealth slip through his hands. He has his eyes fixed on them for decades, but all his schemes always fell through. Mi-Ok was his last resort. And thank God that daughter of his has finally come to her senses, and has decided to develop some greed.

“Have you confirmed if he’s there?” Chairman Lee asked his personal assistant Jin-Ho.

“Yes sir” Jin-Ho replied from the passenger’s seat.

“Then hurry up” He coldly said to his driver.

“I’ve endured that old fox for so long. This is my last chance to get what I want. Jin-Ho you must keep an eye on my daughter so she doesn’t mess up again. If it means locking her up in her room, then do it” He said fiercely. Chairman Choi was being careful, he didn’t wait for so long just for his daughter to mess things up. She might have come around, but he wasn’t ready to accommodate any mishaps.

“Yes sir” Jin-Ho robotically nodded. Jin-Ho has been by the Chairman’s side for a long time, so he was aware of Chairman Choi’s schemes to acquire the Lee’s fortune. He was his underdog, who did all the dirty job for him.

Soon they arrived at a private golf course. This was Chairman Lee favorite spot where he comes to relax since he retired and they have to visit him, or more like play a game, since that was what it would seem.

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“Old friend?” Chairman Choi called in a surprised and friendly tone.

“Ha, if it isn’t the chairman himself. Why are you here?” Chairman Lee asked with a pleasant smile when he saw who it was.

” I heard about this place, so I thought I’d give it a try. You still play?” Chairman Choi asked.

“Yes I do. I need to flex my bones, it’s one of the benefits of retirement” He replied with a short laugh.

“Sure that’s good and that’s why I’m here. I mean to flex my bones. Not all of us are wealthy enough or have a son to take over from us. Come on let’s swing” Chairman Choi said taking the club from Jin-Ho.

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One hour later.

“I never knew Chairman Lee was good at this” Chairman Choi praised after an hour of intense game.

“Haha...You’re being too modest” Chairman Lee replied taking off his gloves.

“Now I see where President Lee gets his capabilities from”

“That rascal is indeed capable. He is even more capable than I am” Chairman Lee added proudly. He always felt proud when he heard people speak well of his son. Dan-Han was his pride in life.

“He sure is. That’s why my daughter can’t stop talking about him. She keeps ranting about him all day. I seem incapable in the present of my own daughter” 𝗳𝘳𝐞e𝙬𝙚𝚋𝗻𝚘𝚟𝗲l.𝑐𝑜ｍ

“Haha...She does? That rascal always leave a good impression on others”

“Of course. She didn’t stop talking about him even after their date.”

“She must like him a lot then” Chairman Lee said.

“She likes him just too much. Sometimes I feel jealous, I know I can’t compete with your son. Your son has stolen my daughter from me. But what to do that’s how life is. The father’s treasure will someday be stolen from him” Chairman Choi said with faking a sad smile.

“That’s true.” He nodded affirmatively. “And that’s why we must leave them alone with their issues, else they would think we’re inteferring with them.”

“You’re right. I just can’t wait to get that brat off my hands”

“You can push her over to us. Above all we Lee’s never get tired of our own. And your daughter is a good girl, so we’ll definitely take her in” Chairman Lee said as they burst into laughter, but Chairman Choi’s eyes held a mischievious glint oblivious to Chairman Lee.

“We would become great in-law’s when they get married” Chairman Choi quickly added.

“I think so too”

“Maybe we can do something for them to help speed things up. After all we’re both getting old and I’m sure Chairman Lee would love some grandchildren too” Chairman Lee’s eyes lit up at the mention of grand children. Of course, he wanted some. Some granchildren he could spoil silly would be a dream come true, if only Dan-Han would give it a try.

He was fully aware of Dan-Han’s problem, but could he still call it a problem, if Dan-Han was already fine and was just unwilling? They won’t know till he tries right?

“Of course. But what do you think we can do for them?” Chairman Lee asked curiously. Chairman Choi was happy with the way things were turning out.

“We know how busy your son president Lee is, so settling down might take a while. He wouldn’t even have the time ti court a lady. So what if we get them engaged?” He suggested.

“Engaged? Without their consent?” Chairman Lee cocked a brow.

“A Surprise engagement” He chirped. “That’ll help them speed things up faster and bring the grandchildren quicker” He said emphasizing on the word grandchildren.

“That might be good. But I doubt if that punk will agree. He has a mind of his own” Chairman Lee said thoughtfully, which made Chairman Choi anxious.

“Well we can only try. What do we old bones know. We only want the best for our children.”

“True. But Dan-Han is not your average man. I doubt if he’ll ever show up for such a thing” Chairman Lee doubted it.

“I’ll leave it in your hands then. Let’s work towards having beautiful grandchildren, especially a pretty granddaughter.” He said looking at Chairman Lee. Who didn’t know the man has always wanted a daughter. He was just playing to his conscience.

“It’s been a long day. I must run along now” He said when he noticed how deep Chairman Lee was contemplating on the idea.

“Okay” Chairman Lee said before stretching his hand for a handshake.

“I’ll take my leave” Chairman Choi said before leaving with Jin-Ho. Leaving Chairman Lee to his thoughts.

“Sir do you think Chairman Lee will buy your idea, of an arranged marriage?” Jin-Ho asked as they got into the car.

“we’ll have to see. Dan-Han is indeed different from other men out there. He won’t be easy to convince, but I won’t give up. If only that brat was capable of making a man want her, then I wouldn’t be working this hard” He sighed deeply, he added “She can only cause trouble for the media to write about. You must prevent that in the coming days” He reminded him again.

“Yes Chairman” Jin-Ho replied.

Marrying into the Lee family was something he’d do in this life time. The wealth, power, affluence that union would bring was something he couldn’t let go of.