“Vanessa.” Ginney hissed as she pulled her friend away, afraid that she would offend the Cho family and their friends. It was practically suicide to do that, and it would be quite contrary to what Vanessa wanted to achieve with that night.“Very well.” Stephen said, laughing at his fiance’s request he never expected her to stand up for the friend that had so badly offended them in their past few meetings. The guests were all shocked when the man they had perceived to be quite stubborn submitted to this woman. Many couldn’t help but wonder if Malcolm Reyes carried a torch for Vanessa Ty. It was not surprising to the people around if a man like Malcolm Reyes liked Vanessa, not only had she also captured the attention of other rich young masters, but she was quite amazing in her own right.She was not just beautiful, but intelligent as well. She had her own career and came from a decent family.“Miss Ty is truly very fortunate.” One of the bystanders said. “She has not only has a man
“Where are you?” Vanessa asked over the call as she spoke to Stephen.“At Cho Mansion, grandpa wanted to talk after I dropped Amalia off at home.” Stephen said knowing that by now the Ty family would be well aware that they were coming after Emilia Ty and her side of the family.“Grandpa and my dad are in hysterics!” Vanessa exclaimed over the phone. “They want us to come home.”“Your family has never wanted anything to do with me, Vanessa.” Stephen reminded her.“I know, but I think they want you to come over because of your connection to Cho Industries. Alona has also been called home too, he isn’t happy.” Vanessa complained to Stephen. “I know you are behind this.”“And what if I’m not?” Stephen asked. He didn’t want to lie to Vanessa, but it seemed this time he might just have to. He needed to protect both Vanessa and the Cho family, and Emilia Cho’s offense to Amalia was not something that he could easily overlook.The Cho family must never look like they could be easily bullie
“Are you stupid?” Stephen asked, directly insulting Vanessa’s family for the first time. “Do you really think this is the Cho family’s style?” “Wha- what do you mean?” Lynn asked in a shaky voice. “If the Cho family went after you, you wouldn’t even know till it was too late.” Stephen hissed. “If it were really the Cho family after you, there would be no collateral damage. Clearly this is someone else.” Lynn was about to say something but was stopped by her daughter. “If not the Cho family, then who?” Vanessa asked, worried about the answer she was about to get. She was well aware of how powerful Stephen could be if he took advantage of his resources, but that was the thing about Stephen, he didn’t like making too much noise. Stephen frowned as he looked at his fiance, he tried to gauge if she would be mad, but as usual, she kept a calm demeanor around her family. “The Chos have a guest in the city now.” Stephen told them as he looked at Vanessa. “I heard about him from som
When Vanessa had calmed down, Stephen drove them home. That night she slept soundly in his arms, but when she woke the next day it was as if the whole world around her had gone crazy. “What’s wrong?” Stephen asked as he noticed her staring blankly at her phone. “Your people have already started?” Vanessa asked as she looked at him. Stephen placed a hand on her back and gently stroked her, trying to calm her down. “They have, I wanted this to be done as quickly as possible.” Stephen explained. “Are you mad?” Stephen had considered that there was a chance that Vanessa would hate him for what he had done. Emilia was still family, and he had gone after hers, something he had long sworn never to do. “No.” She answered, surprising Stephen. “Emilia deserved it, and you are in a way, saving my family from its members that would leech off of them.” Stephen nodded as he understood her answer. “Ginny sent me a message, she’s worried. So is Kimberly.” Vanessa explained. “They heard ab
When Stephen returned to the office people were smiling and greeting him as he headed up to his office.Andrew had arrived just as he had and quickly squeezed in to the same elevator he was on.“Good morning, boss.” Andrew greeted, smiling at Stephen.Stephen glared at him and shook his head. John had reported that Andrew passed the loyalty test with flying colors and that Stephen had nothing to worry about.“Why are you so cranky?” Andrew asked as he rolled his eyes at his boss.“Too early.” Stephen said as people began to leave the elevator, getting off at their respective floors.When they were finally alone, Stephen sighed and shook his head.“What’s going on?” Stephen asked as he looked at Andrew. “Everyone is smiling and greeting me as if I’ve gotten the biggest promotion of the year.”“Well, you are about to get the biggest promotion of the year.” Andrew shrugged.“What are you talking about?” Stephen asked, looking at the man as if he was crazy.Andrew shook his head and laugh
In another part of Philip Tower, the headquarters of Cho Industries. Stephen was waiting for his coffee. “Did you hear?” Someone next to him gossiped. “Hear what?” A woman asked, clearly annoyed that her friend left her hanging without even giving her context on what she was going to say.“There was a team given an impossible task and according to rumors, they’ve cracked it!” The first person exclaimed as Stephen paid for his drink.Stephen was so focused on listening to what the people in line were gossiping about, that he didn’t notice that Michael Ho had passed him with a panicked expression.Michael was in a rush, but he noticed Stephen and pulled him away.“What the hell, Micahel?!” He asked as he looked at his staff.Michael didn’t say a word, he continued to pull Stephen away from his initial path as he kept glancing back. “Michael! I’m not into men, don’t drag me into this mess!” Stephen tried to tease, but to no avai. It seemed that Michael needed Stephen to get away from
“Dad, you have to go!” Amalia pointed towards the hallway as she looked directly into her father’s eyes, her expression burning with anger.She hated him for what he did to her mother, she hated the fact that he had chosen Liam over her, and she hated that he could be her brother’s killer.It hurt her that it didn’t even sound that crazy that Vincent Cho could have killed his own son.“I’m a vice president of Cho Industries! I have every right to be here.” Vincent Cho grabbed his daughter by the arm and spoke to her in a stern tone. “Don’t you forget your place, Amalia.”Amalia was furious, but before she could answer or fight back someone joined them, someone that made Amalia worry even more.“Brother, what are you doing here?” William Cho was practically laughing when he entered the area which Stephen’s team worked from. “Amalia? I didn’t think your grandfather would put you in a department as miserable as this one.”Amalia could see the confusion in her uncle’s eyes. She would have
Vincent Cho slammed the door to his office as soon as he arrived, he was furious that Andrew Wong could get away with punching him.“That fucking bastard!” Vincent Cho hissed as Cookie Ye came running into his office with a nurse carrying an ice pack.“Vincent, babe, I was so worried when I heard you were hurt!” She cried out as she waved for the nurse to check on Vincent Cho.The nurse tilted his head back and leaned forward, giving Vincent a good view of the woman’s anatomy. It was clear that she was there to not just give him first aid, but to calm his anger as well.“It was your fucking son that did this!” Vincent hissed. “I’m guessing my dad wants him and Amalia to become friends, if not lovers, that’s why he placed her there.” Vincent had already considered that as the reason why Amalia was placed in that team. He knew how much damage Andrew Wong could inflict on Cookie Ye, and having him as Amalia’s ally was dangerous. She could use him in order to distract both Cookie and Li