Chapter 17

“I understand,” I mumbled, looking away. He seldom stayed in the house, so he must have poured out his time to his wife. Maezy was still young and sexually active—to the extent of using the art of sex toys.

“What do you understand?” Mr. Kim turned to me, and I suddenly got dumbfounded. How could I tell him what was in my mind?

“That you are busy, of course. With so many companies to handle, how could you sleep well?”

“Really?” Kim gave out a teasing smile, and I almost fainted.

“That’s why I need you in my company,” he added, and I got relieved.

A click on his seatbelt diverted my attention, so I also unfastened mine. Before he could walk around to open the door for me, I stepped down from the car right away. I didn’t deserve any of his special treatment; he was soon becoming my boss.

He led me to a table at the corner, and an attendant came over as soon as we pulled out our seats.

“Good morning, sir, ma’am,” the attendant gree