Secretly Married to a Chaebol Alpha novel Chapter 1

Chapter 1: A CLASSIC TROPE

"YOU COULD sell your body for a pretty high price— if only you were an Omega, kid." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Was that something an adult should be saying to a high schooler, who was still wearing his school uniform, at that?

Of course, it wasn’t.

Lim Garam wouldn’t say that he was surprised, though.

It was something he’d expect to hear from a gangster.

Yeah, prejudice is a scary thing.

Anyway, it was on Garam for coming to a loan shark’s office. He wasn’t dragged there— he came to that place willingly.

In his defense, he was expecting someone else to be there.

Not this handsome but creepy hyung.

"You must be expecting Kang Byungho," the good-looking gangster said while leaning against the seat that belonged to Kang Byungho— the loan shark that Garam was looking for. "Sorry to disappoint you, kid. Kang Byungho is on vacation. While he’s away, I’m the one in-charge of this place."

’Vacation?’

Loan sharks go on vacations?

"Byungho-ssi is still alive, right?"

"Why do you care? Is Kang Byungho your sugar daddy or something?"

"Must you say something vulgar every ten seconds, Hyung?" Garam asked sarcastically while rummaging through his backpack. When he found the breath mist spray that he was looking for, he put it on the table. "Here. Use this, please."

The handsome gangster picked up the small bottle, then he lifted his head and raised an eyebrow at Garam. "Why are you lending me this breath mist spray, kid?"

"Because you have a filthy mouth, Hyung."

The handsome gangster visibly froze.

For a moment, Garam feared for his life.

Me and my big mouth.

He got nervous because he realized that only the two of them were in that shabby office.

But, then again, it wasn’t like the other gangsters outside would help him if the handsome but creepy hyung started beating him up.

Can I fight? I’m pretty toned compared to my peers since I work out regularly...

But just one once-over at the handsome but creepy hyung, and it already made Garam realize that he was being ridiculous.

That hyung is built like a fridge.

The handsome gangster hadn’t gotten up from his seat ever since Garam got there, but he could tell that he was tall.

Plus, this hyung is fit.

In fact, he was starting to feel bad for the buttons that kept the handsome gangster’s tight white dress shirt intact under his black suit.

I can imagine those buttons flying because his chest is too wide for that tight shirt.

Garam’s train of thought was interrupted when the handsome but creepy hyung suddenly laughed out loud.

"Kid, if you were ugly, I would have punched you in the face already."

Whew.

Thank goodness for my parents’ beauty genes.

"You’re funny, kid."

"I’m not a kid— I’m already eighteen years old, and I’ll be an adult this coming January."

And once the New Year arrived, he’d be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages.

Then, after that, I’ll be a college freshman in a few months.

"What’s your name, Mr. I’m-not-a-kid Beta?"

"It’s Lim Garam. And you are?"

"Song Sihyuk."

"I see."

"Too bad you’re a Beta," Song Sihyuk said, putting Garam’s breath mist spray in the inner pocket of his suit. "If you were an Omega, I would have already hit on you."

This isn’t you hitting on me?

Anyway...

"Omega this, Omega that," Garam complained lightly. "Hyung, are you obsessed with Omegas? They’re all you talk about."

"Aren’t most Alphas obsessed with Omegas?"

Oh.

"You’re an Alpha? That explains the obsession, then."

"Kid, you’re hurting my pride," Song Sihyuk complained. And then he pointed at his face. "Most people look at me once and can already tell that I’m an Alpha."

Well, that was true.

This hyung gives off Alpha vibes since most Alphas are handsome and big.

"You must be a dumb kid, then."

Okay, now my pride as a Beta is hurt.

Garam knew it wasn’t wise to provoke an Alpha, but he couldn’t help it. "Hyung, do you think only Alphas are born handsome and tall? There are Betas like that, too."

"Oh, really?"

This jerk doesn’t believe me.

Garam pointed at his face. "Most people look at me and assume I’m an Alpha."

He wasn’t bluffing— it was the truth.

I’m more handsome, taller, and fitter than most Betas my age.

But, of course, standing next to an Alpha like Song Sihyuk would make him look average.

Tsk.

"You’re actually right— you’re quite attractive for a Beta."

"What a backhanded compliment. You could have just said I was attractive without adding the ’for a Beta’ bits."

Song Sihyuk shrugged unapologetically. "I usually prefer cute and petite Omegas. But I’m tempted to make an exception for you."

"Please don’t."

"Hey, you should be taking advantage of what little interest I have in you," Song Sihyuk said, raising an eyebrow. "Your family is in debt, you know? If you suck up to me, then who knows? Maybe I’ll consider your debt paid. So, wanna play with me?"

Hmm.

This story is very familiar.

"Hyung, have you seen that 10 million-viewer film from ten years ago?" Garam asked curiously. "The one titled ’Illusion of Choice.’"

"The Illusion of Choice is about a poor Omega who’s drowning in debt. His father used his name to borrow a huge amount of money from an infamous Alpha loan shark. But since he’s just a high school sophomore, he has no means to pay off his father’s debt. Well, he works as a part-timer in a convenience store. But his income is only enough for his daily needs."

Song Sihyuk chuckled as if it had nothing to do with him. "Kid, what are you trying to say to me?"

"Hyung, you’re like that loan shark. So, I guess people your age don’t find you attractive because they know better. And that’s why you’re messing with a poor kid like me. After all, the power imbalance between us gives you the upper hand in what would be a toxic relationship," Garam said, scoffing again. "That’s pretty pathetic, don’t you think?"

I just wanted to insult you.

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