Moon's Labyrinths

Chapter 220

Chapter 220


Chapter 220


A silence descended within the meeting room, which was broken by Jimin"s sonorous voice .


“Mr . Sungyoon cut right to the point . We have no plans on doing business with Daesung Energy . ”


“I heard there was a misunderstanding between Mr . Woo Sungyoon and my son, so Mr . Sungyoon"s reaction is understandable . However, it is surprising to hear such a statement from the president of a company . Is it because you"re still young? This is business . You have to think about profit and the interest of your company, and avoid making decisions based on personal feelings . ”


Hooyoung was barely maintaining a smile as he spoke . However, Jimin’s expression remained the same as she answered him .


“Jungb.u.m wasn’t established to do business . That"s why we don’t care about profit . ”


“Profit isn’t your goal? What nonsense . . . ! Then why are you running your company?”


Hooyoung’s words turned a little rough, but Sungyoon replied to them instead of Jimin .


“Raiding the Great Labyrinth . ”


It was a short phrase, yet everyone understood what he meant .


“That’s right . Ultimately, my company’s goal is to raid the Great Labyrinth . I’m sorry to say this here, but our moonstone business is only a means to replenish our resources for this goal . ”


Some were impressed by her bold words, while others were offended . However, one thing was certain . No one objected to what she had said .


“Look at what she is spouting! Do none of you have anything to say? This woman thinks running a business is a joke!”


Hooyoung had spoken forcefully in order to get others to agree with him . However, Jimin continued without blinking .


“You have no right to interfere with how I do my business . Even if others object to it, we will not bend our knee . We will do as we like . ”


No one spoke out against her . They neither took Jimin’s side nor sided with Hooyoung . The people in the meeting room took a wait and see approach .


The Connector companies hoped the Minister would accept Jimin’s stance as it would set precedence and strengthen their rights .


On the other hand, the moonstone processing companies were already in a tough spot because of the moonstone shortage . If they made the wrong move, they were at risk to lose access to the moonstones provided by Jungb.u.m . Therefore, they were worried about crossing her .


Hooyoung became very frustrated when there was no response in his favor . The situation had betrayed his expectations . Moreover, he had misjudged the goal of Jungb.u.m and Sungyoon .


This time Hooyoung turned to look at the Minister even though he knew the Minister wasn’t the answer to his problems .


In fact, the Minister was adamant about avoiding the feud .


‘If things go wrong, and he switches nationality . . . ’


Sungyoon was a 1st Gen capable of operating within the Great Labyrinth . On top of that, he was a hero to the whole world . His growth rate was astonis.h.i.+ng . Many countries wanted him; the main one being the US . The US was the world leader, and they were at the forefront of technology with enormous capital at their disposal .


He was also very popular in Britain . After the attack on London, Princess Grace had joined his party, and it had the effect of keeping his popularity high in her country .


Sungyoon’s party also had two natives from Canada .


Aside from these countries, many more wanted Sungyoon .


If Sungyoon declared his desire to change his nationality, these countries would bring everything to the table to entice him .


‘He hasn’t shown any desire to change his nationality, but it was said that he wouldn’t hesitate to change it if given a reason . ’


The Minister thought about the information he had about Sungyoon .


If he unnecessarily offended Sungyoon and the Connector changed his nationality, the Minister would lose his job . His political career would be put in jeopardy .


“Let’s end the meeting for today . I’ve heard all your concerns . When we meet next, we can work toward finding a solution that everyone can accept . ”


The Minister quickly ended the meeting, and everyone trickled out of the room . Sungyoon and Jimin stood up in order to leave .


“… Let’s go!”


Hooyoung glared at Sungyoon and Jimin one more time before departing with Jaeho in tow . Jaeho refused to meet Sungyoon’s eyes . He silently looked forward as he crossed the door .


***


“You dumb b.a.s.t.a.r.d!”


As soon as they got into the car, Hooyoung berated Jaeho .


Jaeho closed his eyes .


“Is this how you conduct your business? How did you let it get this bad?”


Hooyoung kept a public image that made him look magnanimous . However, it was only a mask . He was cold and heartless . It was apparent where Jaeho had gotten his personality from .


“We could barely lay down the foundation of our moonstone processing company, yet you dare ruin it like this!”


“It isn’t completely dead . ”


Jaeho tried to come up with an excuse .


“I hope so! If that isn"t the case, you can forget about becoming the successor . In fact, I might just disown you!”


Jaeho felt a chill run down his spine . Hooyoung didn"t speak any further, but Jaeho knew he couldn’t relax .


‘Father is serious . ’


The furious Hooyoung had given Jaeho a task and then shown zero interest . It meant that Hooyoung was really giving Jaeho his last chance .


‘I have to succeed somehow . ’


Hooyoung didn’t know about Jaeho"s investment into Gagarin·Yang city . Jaeho had lost everything in that investment .


"If he finds out about that . . . "


Jaeho’s body shook .


‘I have to pull this off somehow . Even if I can’t return the company to its former glory, I have to find a way to at least make it functional . . . ’


While an unpleasant silence deepened between the two, the car smoothly drove toward their destination .


***


Jaeho entered his office, took off his necktie, and violently threw it on the ground .


“f.u.c.k!”


His office that had felt like a throne to his kingdom in the past was basically his jail now . However, Jaeho soon centered himself .


‘It’s fine, Lee Jaeho! This is your final tribulation! If I pa.s.s this with flying colors, Father will see that I can manage a crisis! I’ll be one step closer to receiving the keys to the company . I’ll be ahead of my brothers . ’


Like the famous quote that went "in the midst of every crisis, lies a great opportunity", Jaeho was trying to spin his situation into a positive . But his thoughts were cut off by the ringing of his phone .


Jaeho frowned when he saw the name displayed on the phone . He was about to end the call, but he changed his decision at the last second .


“What is it?”


His poor mood was reflected in his voice . Those familiar with him would have ended the call if they heard his voice right now . However, the person on the other side of the phone had a thick skin . She wasn’t someone that would back off so easily .


- It’s me .


“What do you want again!”


Jaeho"s annoyance with her was revealed in his voice . He had just come back after being humiliated by Sungyoon, and Miyun’s voice made him think about Sungyoon again .


- I"m calling about my father’s company . Are you really going to end the contract?


“You are tiresome . Are you still talking about that?”


When it came to money, Miyu was tenacious .


“I’ll tell you this for the last time . Clean out your ears and listen! I have no intention of doing business with your b.i.t.c.h of a father! I will never form a contract with his s.h.i.+tty company! Get your head out of your a.s.s, and stop calling me! If you love money that much, go sell your body!”


Without waiting for a response, Jaeho ended the call .


“That b.i.t.c.h doesn’t know her place . ”


However, he felt a bit better after unloading his anger .


‘That piece of s.h.i.+t was useful for something . ’


With a calm mind, Jaeho started thinking about his future plans .


***


Ddoo! Ddoo! Ddoo!


The robotic disconnect tone hit her ears . Miyun kept her phone on her ear even though the call had ended . However, nothing changed, and she kept hearing the disconnect tone repeating itself .


Miyun finally ended the call . She had listened to Jaeho’s abuse and experienced being cut off, yet her expression was unexpectedly calm . She stood up and went to her desk . After taking out a key from her pocket, she opened the lowest drawer .


Her hands grabbed a thick stack of paper . Miyun then took out her phone and dialed a number . However, this number didn"t belong to Jaeho .


- What do you want?


The cold voice of a woman responded to the call as Miyun firmly bit her lips .


***


Miyun stood at the entrance of the cafe and looked at her surroundings . She soon found the people she was looking for . Her high heels clicked as she walked toward the table .


Tuhl-suhk!


She roughly threw her bag in the empty seat next to her and looked at the man and woman sitting in front of her .


“It seems you aren’t in a good mood . ”


The contents of these words expressed concern, but the tone of the voice made it clear that she was taunting her . Miyun did her best to avoid the ridicule on Jimin’s face .


“It"s none of your business . ”


“All right . Would you like a cup of coffee? I can buy you that . ”


“I don’t feel like drinking coffee with the two of you . ”


In the past, Miyun had an easygoing and impudent personality . However, all that was nowhere to be seen around the current Miyun . In fact, one could see her cold demeanor and a venomous air around her .


“As you’ve requested, Mr . Sungyoon didn’t speak to the media . We did that for free, so why are you in such a bad mood?”


Jimin continued to antagonize Miyun, but the latter remained silent . Miyun just took out an envelope from her handbag and threw it on the table .


“How much are you willing to give me for this?”


“Is this what I think it is?”


“Stop playing around . ”


Jimin was about to touch the doc.u.ments when Miyun s.n.a.t.c.hed it back .


“You have to give me the money first . ”


“We don’t know if it"s real, yet you want us to give you the money?”


“Please transfer the money first . Then I’ll hand it over right afterward . ”


Jimin looked at Miyun for a brief moment, then nodded .


“Alright . If it"s fake, I can just recover the money by suing you . How much?”


“Twenty million dollars . ”


It was an astronomical figure . Miyun expected Sungyoon and Jimin to reject the offer and was prepared to lower to figure if push came to shove .


However, their reactions were out of her expectations .


Sungyoon—who had crossed his arms and remained silent all this time—pressed a number on his phone . It connected him to his bank . After a short conversation with them, Sungyoon turned toward Miyun .


“I sent it . ”


“Really?”


Since the amount was so high, Miyun became suspicious . Sungyoon frowned at her reaction .


“Do you think I’m like you guys? If you"re suspicious, you can check your bank account . ”


Miyun opened her phone and did exactly that . Sungyoon was right, and she gulped when she saw the overwhelming figure of twenty million dollars in her bank account .


“I’ll take this now . ”


Jimin took the doc.u.ments, and Miyun didn’t stop her this time . After taking out the doc.u.ments, Jimin went over them with Sungyoon .


When Miyun looked at their faces that were right next to each other, a complicated expression appeared on her face . If she hadn’t betrayed Sungyoon, she would be the one sitting next to him . He was a man that could hand out twenty million dollars without blinking an eye .


She could imagine herself wearing designer clothes and carrying an expensive bag while standing next to Sungyoon with a pretentious smile on her face . However, that scene would only appear in her mind .


“It’s genuine . ”


Sungyoon had finished looking over the doc.u.ments . The paper was indeed a copy of the contract between him and Jaeho .


“I’ll be going now . ”


Miyun no longer wanted to converse with the two of them .


“Wait a moment . ”


Sungyoon stopped Miyun from getting up .


“There is something more important . ”


Sungyoon shook the envelope .


“What are you talking about?”


“Give me the waiver to disestablish maternity for s.h.i.+nhae . ”


‘I forgot about that . Maybe, I could string him along and extract more money from him using this?"


Miyun had to change her mind when she saw Sungyoon"s face .


“I will never budge on this . If you do anything stupid, you’ll be very sorry . ”


Even if they were monsters, Sungyoon’s job was to kill living creatures . The pushover from the past had vanished, and he had been replaced by a scary man .


If this had happened in the past, Miyun would have shamelessly walked out without giving in to his demands . However, she had gone through a lot recently, and it had tired her . She gulped as she opened her mouth .


“… I understand . ”


On that day, Miyun lost all her rights toward s.h.i.+nhae .