Secretly Married to a Chaebol Alpha novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35: COHABITATION

THE NEXT thing Garam knew, he was already packing his bags.

Well, he didn’t have much to pack since he only brought clothes for a few days. After all, he wasn’t planning to stay long at his apartment and leave the kids in the dorm for too long.

But now...

"You don’t have to pack your things," Song Sihyuk said while watching Garam pack his things in the bedroom. "I told you that you already have everything you’ll need in my penthouse. Clothes, personal hygiene, and even snacks that you like. And, if you need something else that isn’t in my place, then I’ll buy it for you."

"That’s a waste of money, Hyung."

"I’m not familiar with that concept."

"I don’t need a reminder that you’re a chaebol, Hyung."

"No, that’s not what I meant. I’m just saying that every won I spend on you is money well spent."

"Hyung, you’re so cringe."

"What does it mean?"

Garam raised his head and shot Song Sihyuk a look of disbelief. "Is this what they call a generational gap, Hyung? I knew it— you’re too old for me."

Song Sihyuk rolled his eyes. "Yeah, yeah. It’s my fault for marrying a young wife."

"You know it’s wrong, and yet you still did it."

"Only I can tell what’s wrong and right for me."

"I wish I had the confidence and audacity of a classic Alpha."

"That’s a jab at me, right?"

"I’m sure Hyung doesn’t care."

"Damn right."

It was Garam’s turn to roll his eyes.

He just grabbed his backpack and was about to carry it on his shoulder, but Song Sihyuk suddenly snatched it away from him.

"Let’s go."

"Hyung, you have to keep your word, okay?" Garam said, grabbing Song Sihyuk by the sleeve of his jacket. "You’re not going to fire Geon Hyung anymore, right?"

"Garam-ah, I’m a jealous person," Song Sihyuk said, ’smiling.’ "If you continue acting that protective over Shin Geon, this hyung will get mad. It doesn’t matter even if you two only have a platonic relationship. I’ll still get pissed if you continue defending that bastard in front of me."

Tsk.

"Don’t pout, brat."

Garam covered his mouth with his hand.

So annoying.

"Stop cursing me with your eyes," Song Sihyuk said, scolding Garam while grabbing his face gently. "How can I stay upset with this cute face?"

"I’m handsome, Hyung."

"Whatever, handsome-cutie."

***

GARAM let out a soft gasp when he saw Shin Geon’s face.

It was obvious that his bodyguard had been beaten up.

When he turned to Song Sihyuk to demand an explanation, the Alpha just shrugged before going back to his phone call.

Tsk.

When Garam and Song Sihyuk left his apartment, the Alpha got a call that seemed important.

And the call seems to annoy Hyung.

So, when they got out of the elevator, Song Sihyuk stepped away while gesturing to his subordinates to take care of Garam.

That was when Jung Han and Shin Geon approached him.

Jung Han opened the door of the car’s backseat for him while Shin Geon greeted him.

"Geon Hyung, your face..." Garam trailed off, biting his lower lip. He didn’t have to ask who did that to his bodyguard. It was obvious that Shin Geon got beaten up as punishment for failing to protect him properly. And that made him feel guilty. "Hyung, I’m sorry—"

"Garam-nim, I apologize once again for failing to protect you," Shin Geon said, gently cutting Garam off. "Thank you for giving me a second chance to serve you. I will not make you regret your decision, sir."

Oh.

Garam wanted to comfort Shin Geon and assure him that he was grateful that he had protected him during the brawl that he started.

However, Song Sihyuk’s sharp gaze forced him to shut his mouth.

If it were just him, he could always fight back.

But Song Sihyuk might lash out at Shin Geon, so Garam kept quiet and decided to put Shin Geon at arm’s length for now.

An Alpha’s jealousy is seriously suffocating.

***

GARAM was born into a wealthy family.

Yes, he experienced hardships after his father died, but only for a short while.

When he found success as an idol, wealth also followed. Hence, in a way, he got back the comfortable lifestyle that he was used to.

However, setting foot in Song Sihyuk’s grand penthouse brought him back to reality.

Yep, I’m just a commoner.

"Hyung, this isn’t your old penthouse," Garam said while looking around, amazed because it was the first time he had been to a triplex penthouse. "This is my first time seeing a multi-level penthouse in person. It’s so posh. Well, it should be expected since this is the Astral Cheongdam— aka the home to the most successful people in the country."

"Do you like my place?"

"It’s hard not to."

"Then I’ll give it to you."

"Hyung, what will you do if I don’t play coy and just accept your offer?"

"I own Astral Cheongdam."

Astral Cheongdam— that very luxury residential complex located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul— was known as one of the top 3 residences in all of Korea. Moreover, it was where most of their country’s top celebrities and high-profile individuals lived.

Even my dongsaengs dream of buying an apartment here.

And Sihyuk Hyung owns Astral Cheongdam?

"Well, I can’t imagine how rich rich a chaebol is."

I can feel it in my bones.

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