“Your mom was really nice, and so pretty too. She doesn’t look a day over thirty!” Vanessa exclaimed as she and Stephen ate lunch the next day.They had been so exhausted from their visit to Cho Mansion the day before that they collapsed in bed and didn’t wake up till late the next morning.“My mom isn’t normally that nice.” Stephen chuckled. “She’s only nice to the people she likes and respects. She’s been through way too much to be nice to everyone.”“So she likes me?” Vanessa asked, worried that Stephen’s family was just being nice to her for Stephen’s sake.“You’re asking silly questions, my mom, sister, and grandfather would take your side if we ever got into a fight.” Stephen laughed at the look of shock on Vanessa’s face. “Yes, they love you.”Before Vanessa could complain, Stephen’s phone began to ring and he had to excuse himself.“Boss!” It was John, his right hand man in the mafia, calling him. “Boss you know I wouldn’t bother you while you are here, but there are many matt
Stephen drummed his fingers on the table.“Leave me.” Stephen told John as he dismissed his right hand man.John knew that Stephen would ask to be alone if it weren’t for an important reason. He quickly stood and left, bringing with him the documents that they had slowly gathered on the gangs.“John, I want everything in three days.” Stephen said in a cold tone as his right hand man nodded and closed the door behind him.Stephen quickly called his grandfather, anxious as he waited for the old man to pick up.“Stephen?” Eldrich Cho asked, surprised that his grandson would call on a Sunday and at this time
“You tricked me.” Amalia grumbled as she crossed her arms on her chest and glared at her soon to be sister-in-law. “You told me we would be having a fun night out and you invited these three idiots.” “She hasn’t acted this childish in years, it’s a miracle.” Robert Ke chuckled as he pointed at Amalia.“Ever since your fake death, Amalia has been cold, distant, and well, too mature for her own sake.” Edward Hao explained to his friend as he smiled. “They aren’t that bad.” Vanessa reasoned with Amalia. “Plus, Stephen said we can go to a bar. That will be fun.”“You both have work tomorrow, I doubt we can stay out that late.” Amalia grumbled.“We don’t have to stay out too late to have fun.” Stephen pointed out. “Plus, isn’t tomorrow your first day at Cho Industries as well?” Amalia frowned at the reminder, but nodded nonetheless.“I’m the Chairman’s daughter, no one will complain if I’m late.” Amalia tried her best to defend her initial declaration that it would not be a fun night.
After having a fruitful weekend, Stephen returned to the office, excited to finally complete the project they had been working on.“Stephen, good morning.” Andrew greeted, as they bumped into each other at the basement parking lot of Philip Tower.“Good morning, let’s get this project done and completed, I don’t want to end up cramming anything.” Stephen announced as they got into the elevator. Initially it was only Stephen, Andrew, and one more employee of Cho Industries, but when they got to the ground floor, several people squeezed in pushing Stephen and Andrew to the back.“Quite an eventful day for the Cho family, isn’t it.” A girl giggled as she gossiped with her friend.“Why did something new happen?” Her friend asked, seemingly oblivious to whatever rumors circulated. “The young lady of the Cho family starts work today, Amalia Cho.” The first woman said in a low voice. Since they were in a cramped space, whispering was useless and everyone on the elevator heard what she had
“Did you ask grandpa to put you in my team?” Stephen asked as he leaned back on his seat, glaring at his sister.Amalia looked at her brother and smiled.At that moment he exuded everything that a CEO would be like. His presence was intimidating and it demanded Amalia’s attention.Despite his simple identity at the moment, it was clear to Amalia that her brother was born to rule the business world. “Amalia, I asked you a question.” Stephen said in a stern tone. “Must I repeat myself?” “No.” Amalia said, shaking her head as she snapped out of her trance.“No, what?” He asked.“No I didn’t ask grandpa to put me in your team, I was shocked when he told me that I would be in your team. In all honesty I think it’s too much of a risk.” Amalia said with a frown as she worried about offending her brother.Stephen sighed and shook his head.“There is nothing we can do then. I trust grandpa’s decisions.” Stephen said in surrender.“You do?” Amalia asked, shocked that her brother was not going
Stephen and the rest of his team were seated in the cafeteria with Amalia. “Did we really have to eat here?” Andrew grumbled as he ate a spoonful of his lunch. “Everyone is staring.”“I told the Chairman that she would be treated like an ordinary employee, so we are eating here.” Stephen shrugged as he continued to ignore the people that were staring and whispering.“I’m sorry for making you all uncomfortable.” Amalia said as she frowned. “It’s not your fault, Amalia.” Carissa said as she looked around and glared at a group of women who quickly turned away. “Some people are just intense gossips.”“Shouldn’t they be afraid of her or something?” Isabelle asked. “If she was Stephen Cho then they would be.” Andrew answered. “But since Amalia is a woman, they aren’t quite sure how much power she has in the family.”“I can have them fired if I wanted to.” Amalia answered a little too loudly, earning her a look from Stephen. She knew that he was scolding her. “But I’m not like that, it
“What the fuck do you think you are doing, Amalia?” Stephen hissed as he pulled his sister to a secluded area that people rarely went to.“Oh please, don’t pretend you didn’t want to slap that bitch in the face, Stephen.” Amalia replied, pushing her brother away. “We both know you want to confront her about your death.”“This is not the time or place, Amalia.” Stephen said in a stern tone. “You know I would never scold you, but that was pushing it too far. Grandpa sent you to my team to learn, not to make a mess.”“A mess?! A mess?!” Amalia wasn’t shouting but her tone was quite powerful. “We both know that those people are at fault, you lost six fucking years
“Miss Amalia! Stephen! Andrew! Are you three alright?” Isabelle asked in a worried tone as soon as they arrived back from the Executive floor.“We’re fine, Isabelle.” Stephen said as he smiled, trying to show the woman that nothing was wrong.“We were so worried that the Vice President fired you and Andrew.” Natalia said as she carried a worried expression for the two men.“Awww, Natalia, do you actually care about us now?” Andrew teased, making Natalia roll her eyes at him.“Don’t get used to it.” Natalia scoffed, making everyone laugh.“It was a family affair. The person in charge is still my grandfather.” Amalia said in a stern tone. “If anyone is at fault if was Cookie Ye. She shouldn’t air our dirty laundry in public.”“So none of you were fired?” Michael asked as he looked worriedly at them.“Nope, relax kid.” Andrew said as she laughed at Michael. “Let’s just get back to work.” Stephen told them as he walked into his office.To his surprise Andrew followed him in and shut the