Chapter 129: GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
MIJA’S offer sounded tempting.
Of course, Garam had no intention of turning it down.
However, he was worried about one thing.
"Can we run away from the SG Group, Mija-ya? Unfortunately, I’m not rich and powerful enough to hide from them. The chaebols control this country. They can easily find an insignificant person like me," Garam said, and then he gently placed a hand on his stomach. "Especially since Chairman Song needs my baby."
"I already talked to Grandfather Chairman," Mija assured him confidently. "I came here to tell you that whatever the chairman tells you to do, just nod your head. If he makes you sign a contract, just sign it without asking questions. You have to act obedient even if you don’t like the chairman’s demands, Oppa."
The child sounded so serious that Garam had no choice but to take it seriously as well.
After all, he had a feeling that his fate relied on the kid shaman now.
"What will I get if I follow your advice, Mija-ya?"
"Freedom— I’ll hide you not only from Song Sihyuk Ahjussi but from his entire family as well."
Now the offer had become more tempting.
Just one more thing.
"You serve the Song Clan, Mija-ya. So, why are you helping me?"
"I’m helping you because I serve the Song Clan. If the Song Clan falls, I’ll lose my divine power. I don’t want that to happen," Mija said, and then she pointed at Garam’s stomach. "You won’t be able to give birth to the child who is destined to preserve the fortune of the clan I serve if you stay here. The current family isn’t good for you, so I need to hide you. I don’t agree with how Chairman Song is planning to ’protect’ you. That’s why I’m resorting to this."
Oh.
I guess Chairman Song will summon me later.
"Oppa, it’s not true that you don’t have the power to hide from SG Group— you have me, after all," Mija said, pointing at herself. "Don’t underestimate the shamans of the chaebols in this country. They wouldn’t have followed us if our divine power wasn’t legit in the first place."
Actually, I think most chaebols are just gullible.
Anyway...
"I’ll trust you, Mija-ya," Garam said. Between the SG Group and the kid shaman, he’d rather place his trust in the child. "I’ll follow your plan."
***
AS EXPECTED, Garam met Chairman Song Sanggyu after his quick meeting with Mija.
But he wasn’t summoned to the chairman’s office— it was the chairman who visited him in the VIP Room of the hospital where he was still confined.
"I believe you already heard everything from Mija."
"Yes, Grandfather," Garam answered politely. "She said I need to hide from Sihyuk Hyung."
Chairman Song nodded. "According to Mija, you’ll lose the baby if you stay with my grandson. Now that my grandson has lost his memories, we don’t know how he’ll treat you. As you already know, Song Sihyuk isn’t a good person."
Aigoo.
Sihyuk Hyung’s entire family knows that Sihyuk Hyung is a bad person, and yet no one has succeeded in turning him into a decent adult.
Not even Lee Wonjae who was a good person.
I guess Sihyuk Hyung is a hopeless case.
"That’s why I agreed when Mija suggested that we hide you from Sihyuk until you give birth to my great-grandson."
Oh.
Now Garam understood why Mija didn’t like the chairman’s plan.
Chairman Song only plans to ’protect’ me until I give birth to his great-grandson. But once I give birth to my baby, it’s obvious that he’s going to throw me away. Or, at least, he’d stop caring whatever Sihyuk Hyung does to me.
Haaah.
That made Garam angry, but he endured and simply clenched his hands tight.
"I prepared a villa for you on a private island that I own," Chairman Song said. "Sihyuk doesn’t remember you, so I doubt he’d look for you. But we don’t know when his memories will return. So, to be safe, your location will be kept a secret. Don’t worry. Lee Wonjae has access to the island this time. My Omega son-in-law insists that he has to be involved in this."
Aww.
Garam was touched by Lee Wonjae’s loyalty to him.
Appa really cares about me, not just because I carry his grandson in my womb— but also because he cares about me as a person.
"Lim Garam."
"Yes, Grandfather?"
"Now that Sihyuk has lost his memories, there’s a possibility that he might ask for divorce," Chairman Song said. "After everything that has happened recently, I’m sure you’ll accept the divorce without hesitation."
Garam just kept his mouth shut— neither confirming nor denying it.
It’s better to shut up since I don’t know how Chairman Song will react.
"I won’t force you to stay married to my grandson. But I want an assurance that my great-grandson will belong to the Song Clan," Chairman Song Sanggyu said. Although his tone was cordial, it was obvious that the chairman wouldn’t take a ’no’ for an answer. "So, I want you to sign a contract that says you’ll give up your right as my great-grandson’s mother."
Ah.
Garam suddenly felt the strong urge to throw hands, but he held back.
So, this is the chairman’s plan that Mija didn’t like.
He didn’t like it either.
"You didn’t want the child in the first place. That was why my grandson tricked you just to get you pregnant," Chairman Song said as if it weren’t a big deal. "Lim Garam, you don’t mind giving up your right as my great-grandson’s mother, do you?"
I mind, you old fart.
It was true that Garam didn’t want a child because he wasn’t ready yet.
But he fell in love with his baby the first time he ’met’ him in a dream.
However, he didn’t tell the truth to the chairman.
Mija said I should act obediently.
"Yes, Chairman Song. I’ll give up my rights as my son’s mother," Garam said calmly even though he was fuming inside. "I’ll sign the contract."
Chairman Song instantly beamed. "Very well. Don’t worry, Lim Garam. If Sihyuk divorces you, you’ll get alimony. And once you sign the contract, you’ll receive compensation that I’m sure you’d love."
Garam was angry, but he just forced himself to smile and nod.
Bastard— you’ll get your bad karma soon.
***
"GARAM-AH, you signed the contract that Father-in-law asked you to sign?"
"I have no choice, Appa," Garam said, smiling sadly at his Omega father-in-law. "I have to get on Chairman Song’s good side."
After Chairman Song Sanggyu’s visit, it was Lee Wonjae who came to check on him.
And his Omega father-in-law came with Mija.
"You did well."
"Huh?"
"Oh, I’m not saying that I’m happy you signed that stupid contract," Lee Wonjae said while shaking his head. "But Mija has already shared her true plan with me."
Ah, that was a relief.
But Garam already had a feeling that his Omega father-in-law was somehow involved in Mija’s plan.
After all, he’s the only ally I have in this family.
"Don’t worry, Garam-ah. I’ll make sure my father-in-law will ’lose’ that contract later," Lee Wonjae assured him. "My father-in-law still trusts me even though I always side with you. I just have to pretend that I’m only doing that to ensure that you won’t get rid of my grandson."
Aww.
"Thank you, Appa."
"Uncle Wonjae will also help us with our real escape, but we’re not yet done finalizing our plan," Mija added while eating strawberries. "But you should still start packing now, Oppa."
"I’ll do that once I get discharged from the hospital."
"I have some good news for you, Garam-ah."
"What is it, Appa?"
"I personally went to your agency yesterday and talked to Song Donghwa," Lee Wonjae said in a serious tone. "I didn’t leave until he processed the termination of your contract with the company. Of course, including your group members’ contracts."
Garam gasped, pleasantly surprised. "Appa..."
"I paid the termination fee for all of your contracts, so you don’t have to worry about that either."
"Appa, we’ll pay you back..."
"Please don’t. This is the least thing I could do for you. After all, my son deliberately hired Song Donghwa to ruin your career."
Ah, so Garam’s hunch was right.
I mean, it’s pretty obvious to anyone who knows Sihyuk Hyung.
"Thank you, Appa."
"You’re welcome," Lee Wonjae said, offering Garam an apologetic smile. "I also made sure that this won’t get leaked to the media yet. But I can’t stop them for talking for so long. So, before you leave, it’s better for you and your group members to release a statement first."
Garam nodded. "I’ll talk to them later, Appa."
***
GARAM was waiting for his group members.
It was his last day in the hospital, but he decided to hold that meeting there.
Actually, I just don’t want to go home to Sihyuk Hyung’s penthouse yet.
Unfortunately, most of his important stuff was there.
I didn’t bring them when I went to the temple with Mija and Appa since they said I shouldn’t bring my work while recuperating.
Garam’s thought was interrupted when the door suddenly opened.
"You’re here..."
Oh.
He trailed off when he realized that it wasn’t his group members.
"You’re my wife?"
Garam glared at Song Sihyuk who entered his room without knocking, and was now looking at him as if he were disgusted. "Yes, but I wish I weren’t married to you, Song Sihyuk-ssi."
***
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