[Are you getting ready?] “……”
[You must keep today’s promise. It’s important to both you and me.] “Yes. I understand.”
[Alright.] The conversation between the wealthy was short and concise. Seeing his father’s attitude of calling and confirming twice, it was clear that today’s promise was indeed one that had to be kept.

He trudged toward the bathroom. With a look like a grade school student forced to do unwanted homework, he started to shower. He really wanted to rest today.

He wanted to water the plants, go to the flower garden to bring a new one, enjoy a cup of coffee, and read the novel that he hadn’t been able to for a long time……

After the shower, he picked out his clothes and styled his hair. Standing in front of the mirror, he was the embodiment of perfection.

His appearance was dazzlingly handsome.

His tall stature, broad shoulders accentuated his fit, and his black eyes full of brilliance sparkled unusually.

He grabbed the car keys and headed for the front door. Standing in front of the elevator, he stealthily glanced at So Myung’s front door while waiting for the elevator. The front door was firmly closed.

‘Is she doing well?’
Cha Do Ha kept remembering So Myung’s sad face, stained with tears. Shaking his head, he got into the justarrived elevator and descended to the underground parking lot.

He sat in the driver’s seat and started to drive to his family home.

Upon arriving at his family home, he entered. Various dishes were already arranged on the large dining table, and Chairman Cha was sitting at the table. As Do Ha entered, Chairman Cha looked at him and spoke.

“Come on in.”
“Where’s mother?”
“She’ll be out soon.”
Do Ha sat at the table. Chairman Cha looked him up and down and spoke.

“You don’t look bad. Is it good living out on your own?”
Do Ha looked at Chairman Cha and spoke confidently.

“Yes.”
“You’re of age now, you should think about getting married.”
“I haven’t thought about it yet.”
“Since you don’t think about it, I, as your father, have made arrangements.”
“Pardon?”
That’s when Do Ha’s mother entered.

“Do Ha, you’re here? Why have you lost so much weight?”

Cha Do Ha’s mother, Eun Young, possessed a beauty that made it hard to believe she was a mother. Even though she was middleaged, she only looked as young as Do Ha’s older sister.

Her long wavy hair made her look even more elegant, and the dress she wore on her wellexercised body accentuated her figure.

In fact, Chairman Cha was remarried to Eun Young. He had met Eun Young during a time of aimless wandering after the death of his first wife. He fell in love with her, captivated by Eun Young’s bright and cheerful energy.

Eun Young, too, fell for the Chairman’s mature, kind, and gentle charm and opened her heart to him.

However, the marriage with Eun Young, who was just a college student at the time, faced opposition from the family.

Despite the fierce opposition, the will of the two was strong, and between them, Do Ha was born.

When Chairman Cha had a child at a late age, he raised Do Ha with utmost love and care.

Had it been just the three of them, there would have been no issue, but Do Ha, who watched his mother subtly ignored by the relatives time and again due to their opposition to her marriage, felt heartbroken for his mother.

The trouble his mother had to endure for the love of his father was too great.

Do Ha felt a strong repulsion towards marriage, due to the subtle arrogance and contempt of the chaebol family.

Eun Young sincerely wished for her son, Do Ha, to get married and live happily.

However, she was very worried about her son, who became angry whenever the topic of marriage was brought up.

“Do Ha, why don’t you use a housekeeper? You must have a lot of work. How do you plan on doing the cleaning and housework? Why are you so stubborn? You’re upsetting your mother.”
“Ah, Mom, just…”
“But it’s so nice to see our son. Do you know how much I’ve missed you?”
“That’s why I came.”
“Good. Wait a little longer. It’s almost ready. Honey, when are these Chairman’s family coming?”
“They will be here soon.”
“Okay.”
“Father, who are the Chairman’s family?”
“Your father invited them to introduce you today. I heard that Seo Bin returned from studying abroad.”

“Haah, I’ve made it clear that I don’t like it. Why aren’t the two of you helping me?”
“Do Ha, your father won’t tolerate behavior that crosses the line.”
Despite cherishing and loving Do Ha, Chairman Cha gave a stern warning when he saw Do Ha overstepping.

Left with no choice, Do Ha sat in his place with a stoic face.

It was so hard to sit here right now. Eventually, Chairman Lee’s family arrived. Chairman Cha stood up from his seat and welcomed Chairman Lee with a smile, while Eun Young warmly greeted Mrs. Oh and Seo Bin who followed.

“Welcome.”
As Chairman Lee’s family took their seats, a cheerful dining atmosphere was created.

Everyone was laughing and chatting, but Do Ha was focusing solely on his meal with his head bowed down.