Pay With Your Heart

Chapter 378: Fuss.

Hei-Ran looked at the file before moving her gaze to Dan-Han. She was filled with doubt because this might mean nothing, and if Mr. Yang wasn’t responsible for forging the signatures, then they might make a mistake by speaking to him, as he might become aware of what was going on in the company and her family.

“Are you sure?” Hei-Ran was filled with skepticism. She couldn’t make a mistake at this point. It wouldn’t just affect her. It would affect her family, most especially her grandfather.

“Yes.” Dan-Han firmly affirmed. “You don’t have anything to worry about. I’ll speak to him myself.” He added, noticing the worried look on her face.

Hei-Ran weighed the Pros and cons of this decision in her mind, and she decided to go with his idea. She was in a tight spot, and at this point, she’d jump at any idea that might provide the slightest answers she needed.

“Okay,” She nodded.

“Good. I’ll find him and see if I can get anything that can help us.”

“Can I go with you?” Hei-Ran inquired.

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“It would be better if you’re not involved in this.” He advised, and Hei-Ran readily agreed. It was better she stayed away from this. If the man was truly involved, he might choose not to cooperate in her presence.

But on the contrary, Dan-Han had chosen not to get her involved, not because her presence might interfere with anything, but because he didn’t know how far he might go to get the needed answers. And for the answers, he needed them as soon as possible, so he could handle this issue and move unto the next and quickly marry that stubborn girl who was probably brooding in his sitting room.

“How soon do you think-”

“Tonight,” Dan-Han replied, knowing what her question would be.

“Tonight?” Hei-Ran was shocked. She didn’t think he’d want to go this fast. She looked at the time. It was pretty late.

She was about to protest, but she decided against it when she saw the look on Dan-Han’s face. She had heard rumors about how efficient he was and his method of handling issues.

She nodded at him. “Then I guess I should leave you to it.”

“I’ll inform you of my findings by morning.” He told her.

“Thank you for doing this. I’m grateful for your help.”

“This also involves my family, Ms. Su.”

Of course, it did. His cousin was the one receiving the money. Still, Hei-Ran thanked him again before taking her to leave. She met up with Eun-sun, who was surprisingly still obediently sitting in the dining room. She almost looked repentant, but Hei-Ran knew better. If Dan-Han pushed a bit further, his little bunny would flare up and torch him down with her fury. Her temper was a thing of legends, and there was only so much she could take.

“I’d like to see how he tames you into a pet, but I’ll wait for you to give me the recipe later.” She amusedly said before kissing Eun-sun goodnight.

“When I’m better, I’ll make you pay, Hei-Ran.” Eun-sun threatened, making her laugh on her way out.

Eun-sun sat upright the moment she saw Dan-Han approaching her. He briefly glanced at her and walked past. Eun-sun watched him ascend the stairs, and soon he returned dressed in casuals and ready to leave.

“Are you going out?”

“Yes.”

“To the office?”

“No.”

“Then where?” Eun-sun asked, wondering where else he could go other than the company and at such a time, and she hoped his next answer wasn’t going to be a monosyllabic one. But trust Dan-Han to be a torturer by nature.

“Somewhere.” He replied, making Eun-sun fume with anger, but she bit her lips to keep in her anger.

“What about me?”

“And what about you?” He cocked a brow at asked.

“Lee Dan-Han!” She snapped. “You’re not being fair. It’s just the sitting room, so what’s all the fuss about? Do you know how stuffy that room felt? It’s all I’ve seen in days. You won’t let me do anything, treating me like I’m maimed. I just came downstairs, and that’s why you’re giving me this silent treatment?!”

“You think I’m making a fuss?” He coldly asked.

“Yes!” Eun-sun firmly replied.

“Fine, I’m making a fuss. But is coming down here worth ripping your stitches over?” He asked.

“But there are not ripped.”

“Yet.”

“Dan-Han.”

“No! All I asked you to do was stay in bed, not because I enjoy seeing you there or because I’m exercising my authority over you, but because that’s all you need. Do you think I’m happy seeing you all banged up like this and indoors, knowing fully well this is all my fault?”

“It’s not your fault.” How many times did she have to tell him that?

“It’s easier for you to say than for me to convince myself that those words are true, but they’re not. I know you want to work and chase your dreams, and I’m at fault for putting you in this condition. All I asked was for you to get better so I can shed some of this guilt, but no, as always, all you care about is yourself and doing what you believe is right in that head of yours.”

“Dan-Han...” Eun-sun’s voice died down when she heard him say those words with such a clipped voice. She didn’t know what to say. His words reminded her of his mother, as that was exactly what she did – she did what she felt was right, but not for him.

He wryly sighed. “Park Eun-sun, I love you, but you’re too stubborn for your own good. If this sitting room is where you want to be, stay by all means. But if you as much as rip one stitch on your body, you better find a hole to hide before I return.” He drawled and stormed away, leaving her to watch him leave. He saw the wary look in her eyes, and he knew he was going too far, but this was the best way to get her in line. The woman he had chosen to spend forever with wasn’t an easy person, but with this, he was sure he’d return and find her obediently waiting on the couch, too scared to make another move, that he was sure of.