Secretly Married to a Chaebol Alpha novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75: UPS AND DOWNS

"GARAM-SSI, you must be feeling like you’ve been blindsided."

Oh.

Garam didn’t expect that CEO Myung Hyesu would bring that up after his boss invited him to her office.

To be honest, he thought the meeting was over.

He didn’t remember what exactly was discussed, though.

I was out of it the moment they said the big changes in my solo debut.

"If you’re not happy with the changes, then I suggest talking to Song Sihyuk-nim."

Garam flinched when he heard his chaebol husband’s name.

"I know that Song Sihyuk-nim is your sponsor, but I want you to understand one thing, Garam-ssi," CEO Myung Hyesu said carefully. "It’s true that Song Sihyuk-nim bought this company. But that doesn’t mean he’s the sole owner. He can’t run this company on his own, and that’s why he picked me and put me in this position. But I’m not the only one he brought here. This company has other shareholders."

Oh, right.

Of course.

How did I almost forget how a company runs?

"That wasn’t always the case, though," the CEO continued with her explanation. "At the beginning, when the agency was still small and you just had your debut, Song Sihyuk-nim had complete control over the company. But when our company grew with your group, more investors and shareholders came pouring in. That means less influence for Song Sihyuk-nim as well."

Ah, that made sense.

Garam felt ashamed of himself when the realization hit him, though.

I was disappointed because I thought Sihyuk Hyung had let me down without considering the fact that he isn’t the only one who runs this company.

CEO Myung Hyesu obviously saw my reaction and understood why I reacted that way.

And that made him embarrassed because he acted like a total sugar baby just now.

What was I thinking of doing after this? Whine to Sihyuk Hyung?

After that, then what?

Am I expecting Sihyuk Hyung to use his power to get me what I want?

Garam felt incredibly ashamed of himself for having those thoughts.

I mean, I did rely on Sihyuk Hyung heavily at the beginning of my career. But now that I’ve reached this far, asking for his help means I’ve never really grown as an artist. Although it’s Hyung’s duty to provide for me, I still should pull my weight.

"Having said that, we both know that Song Sihyuk-nim could get what you want if he pulls some strings."

Ouch.

Garam’s pride was hurt after hearing that.

Even CEO Myung is expecting me to rely on Sihyuk Hyung again.

He would lie if he said the thought didn’t cross his mind.

But before that...

"Ma’am, may I know why the company decided to change my debut plan?"

"Are you sure you want to hear the reason?"

"Please."

CEO Myung Hyesu heaved a deep sigh before spilling the beans: "Garam-ssi, most of our investors and shareholders don’t have that much faith that you’ll succeed as a solo artist. After all, you’re the least popular member of your group. They wanted to make sure that they wouldn’t lose too much money in case your solo debut failed. Hence, the decision to cut the budget for your album preparations and promotions."

Ouch.

Garam thought he was prepared to hear the truth, but he didn’t expect it would still hurt.

I guess I got so used to Sihyuk Hyung’s support that I forgot not all businessmen will gamble on an artist they don’t see as profitable.

And that exactly what he was— the weakest link among his group.

The only reason I bagged solo endorsements and brand deals recently was because of Sihyuk Hyung.

Oh, god.

Garam suddenly felt so pathetic.

I really am nothing without Sihyuk Hyung.

***

"DAMN, SONG SIHYUK. Your grandfather will be elated if he sees your new chart."

"Is it enough for Grandfather to die from happiness?"

"Yah. Don’t talk like that. Chairman Song is still healthy and strong."

Song Sihyuk just smirked.

Right now, he was in Seong Kyungmin’s office after he got a pheromone check-up.

As its name suggested, the check-up was to check the level of his pheromones. As a Dominant Alpha, it was the kind of test that he couldn’t miss because the amount of dosage he needed for his suppressants depended heavily on his pheromone level.

"Alphas are classified in three categories, depending on their pheromone level," Seong Kyungmin said, his eyes sparkling while showing him the chart on his computer. "Recessive Alphas have C-Grade level of pheromones, regular Alphas are in B-Grade level, and Dominant Alphas are in A-Grade level."

And Song Sihyuk didn’t belong to any of those three categories.

I’m above an average Dominant Alpha, of course.

"Your old chart shows you’re above Dominant Alphas, but your pheromone level is not high enough to reach a new class officially," Seong Kyungmin said, and it was the first time Song Sihyuk had seen the doctor that excited. Well, Seong Kyungmin’s face remained stoic, but his voice was a little higher-pitched than normal. "Look, Sihyuk-ah. Your pheromone level has skyrocketed— just a little bit, and it will hit the roof that will make you an S-Grade Alpha. Do you know what that means? It means you can now be recognized as a Hyper-Dominant Alpha officially."

Pfft.

It was funny how the usually calm and collected Seong Kyungmin was acting this excited.

But Song Sihyuk couldn’t blame the doctor for that reaction.

Hyper-Dominant Alphas are only a myth before— but I’m about to become a living proof that they exist.

"I finally had sex with Lim Garam."

Seong Kyungmin, who was already used to hearing about his patients’ sex lives, remained indifferent. In fact, he even put on his ’professional look’ as if he were ready to talk about serious business now. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

***

<’SIR, I’ve followed the script you prepared. I explained to Lim Garam-ssi how you don’t have complete power over the company now.’>

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