Inside the office:
Tae-hyun stayed by Nicheal's side disobeying his order.
"Tae-hyun why are you disobeying my order " Nicheal asked still closing his eyes ".
Tae-hyun remained silent while calmly scanning Nicheal's expression before saying briefly" young master I was born and raised to be by your side when sick or healthy, all to protect you ".
"Young master my main priority is to stay by your side no matter the circumstances or danger". He continued.
Nicheal smiled warmly at him "thank you" he said softly almost a whisper.
As his word fell , Nicheal immediately felt a pang in his head, his face changing from calm to distressed.
Tae-hyun was quick to notice the sudden change in Nicheal's expression .
He quickly took out the box of medication from locker , trying to remain calm he called softly" young master " but there no response from the other party .
Finally he found his drug, he rushed to get water from the fridge .
Standing next to his boss , Tae-hyun bowed slightly before lifting Nicheal's head slightly.
Nicheal opened his mouth cooperatively .
After taking Nicheal felt the pain in his head go away.
Opening his eye, he looked at Tae-hyun who was calmly putting away his medications.
"Let go" Nicheal ordered regaining his calm demeanor.
Inside the meeting room
The shareholders were waiting for Nicheal, with some furiously throwing tantrums.
"Where the hell is the young master " one shouted .
"Because he is the new head of the family, doesn't give him the right to keep us waiting" another followed .
Nicheal stepped inside the meeting room calmly not caring about how late he was .
The noisy immediately turned quite at nicheal's arrival.
Nicheal sat comfortablely on his chair with Tae-hyun standing by his side.
Seeing Tae-hyun standing next to Nicheal infuriated miss rani , but she remained calm not showing a sign of displeasure.
"Nicheal you can not keep your elders waiting and walk in like it is nothing without apologizing " old man min said calmly trying to portray a fatherly figure.
Nicheal didn't spare him a glance" it has come to my notice that someone has been sharing company secrets to our rival company" he said calmly .
" What who will dare share company secrets , Nicheal my boy don't worry I will do a thorough search on all the employees in the company to see who will dare betray the company "old man min confidently showing his closeness with him making some of the other shareholders jealous.
"It seems like old man min and the young master are very close, I doubt that the young master will suspect him" one of the shareholders whispered .
" Hmm I agree old man min is the closest to the old man than any of us here so that means he naturally close to the young master" another chimmed in.
Nicheal waited patiently for their conversation to stop before he continued.
"Old man min you don't have to bother yourself with the employees , the culprit is here in this room ".
" What ..which one of you has the audacity to share company secrets " old man min said hitting his hands on the hand looking fiercely at all the shareholders in the room , not giving Nicheal the chance to continue.
" Old man min the young master clearly said it could be any one here including you so what gives you the right to question us" one of the shareholders said clearly disgusted by the old man's hypocrisy.
When Nicheal was not in the room he and his gang could insult and curse him but now Nicheal is in the room he is acting like a saint.
"What exactly do you mean out of all you here am the most loyal to the company, my loyalty can not be measured but I can't say the same for some of you" old man min clearly referring to Mr moon.
" Ahh I see old man min since you are the most loyal out of everyone here how about you be out test subject, then maybe the culprit will show himself , what do you think old man min". Nicheal said with a smirk playing on his lips.
Beads of sweat could be seen on old man min's forehead " what... d..o .... mean ..by. .. test. subject" .
"Are what are you scared aren't you the most loyal person here " he looked at old man min with a mocking smile " Tae-hyun my tool".
Old man min watched in terror , Tae-hyun handing Nicheal a small pocket knife.
The other shareholders who were working with old man min felt a shiver in their spine.
" Do you think he is going to stab Mr min " one of them asked with a Shakey voice. " Honestly I don't know , the young master is a mad man he can do anything I don't want end up like the last person that betrayed him".
Old man min was almost losing his mind what does he want to do to him " Nic..heal ..I mean young master you cannot do this " .
Nicheal finally locked eyes with him " and why can't I " .
" Because this is illegal threatening someone is illegal and besides what will your grand father think of this " old man min finally gained courage .
"Old man min you don't have to worry so much all my methods are hundred percent legal beside am just an average citizen and since your are so concerned about my grand father's let call him " . Nicheal said calmly playing with the pocket knife.
Tae-hyun reacted quickly calling the old man .
" Hello Nicheal what is wrong " the old man said joyfully from the other end .
After successfully connecting the phone to the big plasma television, Nicheal smiled warmly while pointing his knife towards old man min direction" he is wrong ".
" Mr min what have you done " the old man said furiously.
Nicheal glanced at old man min before looking at his grandfather" it seems like your friend is unable to answer so let me help him out".
The old man was waiting for Mr Kim to say something but he kept quiet seeing everyone in the meeting room all quiet and scared it was obvious that Nicheal was angry " what is going on ".
"Someone one or rather some group of people from our beloved Shareholders has been sharing company secrets to our rival company and old man min here quoted that he is the most loyal person out of everyone so am just testing his loyalty " Nicheal stated calmly waiting for his grandfather's response.
Old man Kim was at loss for words how could they betray him, everyone single person from the shareholders board were all his childhood friends how they betray him like that .
"Why am I the only one being threatened what about Mr choi and Mr baek why am the only being threatened like this , they also shared company secrets " old man min shouted furiously .
This unfair so unfair.
Nicheal was amused by the old man min outburst not only did he sell himself out he also told him the names of the other culprit, bravo old man min.
Nicheal couldn't help but chuckle " wow thank you old man min you saved me the stress of having to get the information from everyone one by one".
Realization suddenly hit old man min , he because sold himself out but atleast if he goes down his team goes down with him . Mr baek and Mr choi glared at old man min but he didn't even looked at them .
" Grandpa" Nicheal called out softly noticing the serious change in his grandfather expression " how could you three betray me , selling company secrets is how you repay for your years of friendship" the old man said with a heavy heart .
"We been friends for how many years but you let this spoilt brat take over the company and give me orders without paying me , what is bad in sharing some secrets to earn some extra cash ". Old man min defended himself.
Nicheal looked at his grandfather who was silently looking at old man min but he could tell how angry he must be" don't worry grandpa I will handle it ".
That statement made mr baek shiver, seeing that the old man nodding his head, he felt like running away but there no place to run to .
After getting his grandfather approval Nicheal smirked , jis demeanor changing drastically " Mr min with all due respect can you repeat what you said about not being paid".
" Because if I remember correctly all your family expenses is being paid by the company".
Old man min couldn't bring himself to answer his question, is was all his family expenses were being paid off by the company because of his friendship with the old man.
Tae-hyun noticed Nicheal was slowly getting pale , he glanced at the old man who also noticed it.
" young master" Tae-hyun tapped his shoulder slightly. Nicheal immediately understood Tae-hyun signal .
He gave some orders to miss rani before leaving the meeting room.
" Old master Kim if I may end the call" miss rani said calmly bowing almost ninety degree.
" Hmm" he said gesturing for her to end it.
After ending the call miss Rani turned around her expression turning serious as she slammed the documents on the table " sign it".
" What do you mean sign it" the old man min shouted finally regaining his courage as soon as Nicheal left .
Miss Rani took some deep breath trying to calm herself " it is an order from the young master that the three of you should sign this contract ".
Mr baek wanted to retaliate but a bodyguard immediately pinned him down .
With the oppression from the body guard the three signed the contract.
" Good now that the contract is signed you three are no longer part of the shareholders and is no longer allowed into any region owned by hancorp " miss rani said calmly as she collected the signed contract from them.
" And the young master said that your debts must be paid if not you will definitely be punished but for now enjoy your house arrest" with that miss Rani left the hall heading to Nicheal's office.
Meanwhile in Nicheal's office
min-ji was waiting patiently for Nicheal, as soon Nicheal entered the office she ran to hug him" Nicheal I missed you ".
Nicheal felt annoyed he had no time to deal with this shameless girl, he pushed her slightly breaking free from her hug.
" What are you doing here".
" Nicheal I know you are married but I also know you don't love her, you love me but unfortunately you were forced to get married to her when I was not around but now am here to take you back" min-ji said softly stepping closer to Nicheal but was held back by Tae-hyun.
Miss Rani entered inside the office , seeing Tae-hyun holding a girl who looked like she was ready to pounce on Nicheal's any second.
Miss rani handed the contract to Nicheal smiling" the information was passed on to them ".
She bowed and was about to leave when Nicheal stopped her " please take her with you and also tell the guards and receptionist never to let her enter the the company again.
With that miss Rani left while almost dragging min-ji with her.
Tae-hyun went over to sit on the couch
" Hmm I think I should tell the young mistress about your crush maybe she will be jealous" .
" Stop talking nonsense and wake me up by eight pm okay, I need to sleep a little "Nicheal said while laying down on the couch opposite to Tae-hyun' s.
" Are you you able to sleep ".
"I will try now shush". With that Nicheal closed his eyes trying to sleep.
In the library
Emily woke up after sleeping for one hour, she smiled softly when she saw all of them were also asleep" how long did u sleep ". Emily said to herself checking her watch.
" What time is almost eleven, guys wake up " Emily said trying her best to wake them up.
" Hmm" Hani opened her eyes drowsily.
Emily let out a long sigh" we have only ten minutes before registration closes let go"
Hani and Naomi immediately stood up their drowsiness gone.
Damian and Gina also woke up when they sensed movements.
"Let go"
They Ran into the registration hall as fast as they could luckily it was not far from the library.
" Sorry can we still register " Emily said while trying to catch her breath.
" You are the last set what took guys so long" the registration lady scolded them .
" Am sorry we slept off " Naomi said apologetically.
" Gina and Damian you two wait here " Emily ordered before going inside.
Waiting room:
"Thank goodness there are still people waiting for their turn" Hani said while thanking her lucky stars.
"Ahh Emily you are the last person to audition aren't you scared" Naomi said looking at Emily's number which was number fifty and registration just closed.
Emily glanced at the card on her hand which had her number on it " no am not ".
The trio sat down patiently waiting for their turn , often looking at the students that came out of the audition room , some of them came out crying while few came out happy which made Hani and Naomi feel anxious.
"Don't worry trust yourself and you will pass " Emily encouraged them while looking at the bus television which showed what was going on inside the audition room, meaning they could see the students that are auditioning dance.
" That's not fair she did amazing how could fail " Naomi said furiously pointing to screen the girl that judge finished her dance and all the judges criticized her automatically failing her .
The girl ran out of the room crying.
"Actually I agree with the judges, dancing not all about moving it also about timing which she is not very good at " Emily explained patiently to them.
Hani nodded shifting her focus back to the tv.
" Her what about her " Naomi pointed to the girl who also being criticized too.
" Well it is also timing , Hani and Naomi you are next after that girl sure to dance at perfect timing". Emily said going into deep thoughts , hmm the girls movement were clean and also the mess up in timing was barely visible that means the legendary Cha-min was there.
Next number forty eight please make your way to the audition room.
Naomi got up preparing herself for what was about to happen.
" Hani you are next don't mess up your timing" Emily warned her again.
After few minutes the same person announced again Number forty nine please make your way to the audition room .
Hani went in on her way she saw Naomi who wished her good luck.
" How was it " Emily asked staring intensively at the tv .
" I was so so nervous but I did my best and the judges complimented me I passed" Naomi said excitedly.
" Now it is remaining Hani "
"Aren't you worried about me" Emily asked still looking at the tv .
" You are Emily is there anything you can't do" Naomi said smiling.
After few minutes Hani came out of the room .
" What did they say" Naomi asked excitedly.
Hani smiled brightly going to hug Emily " thank you so much , they said I performance was good but I should work on my facial expressions".
" Next number fifty please make your way to the audition room" the announcer voice rang out for the last.
As soon as Emily left Hani and Naomi sat down staring at the screen like their lives depended on it.
Inside the audition room:
Emily made her to the audition room, standing in front of the judges, she bowed slightly before introducing herself " hello am Kim Emily".
"So what song are you performing to " one of the judges asked.
Emily glanced at the lady talking smiling warmly" the swan by diamond girls ".
One of the judges let a cold scoff " are you can't dance it it be realistic girl " Cha-min said with scarasm written allover her face.
" I hate to say this but judge Cha-min is right are you sure you can dance it , do you know how hard it is to execute it perfectly even the artist couldn't execute it perfectly " another judge added.