"She's someone in the past." Naomi exhales rough. "I used to live in Incheon. I thought by moving to Seoul I can live my life quietly without their shadows. But in fact, they're like parasites that always trouble me wherever I am."
Seung Jo, who understands Naomi's direction of the conversation said, "I'd be warier if she'd come again, I'm sure this isn't the first and last time she's done something to you."
"Huh! Calm down, Nao. Next time she comes again, I'm going to kick her ass with my foot." Choi Ye Bin who works at this place as a cashier said it fieryly.
"Are you brave?" she joked to Ye Bin.
Ye Bin just smiled broadly until her teeth showed. They laughed.
She's the founder of this restaurant. But she is a very humble woman. It's not even uncommon to help the chef in the kitchen or deliver orders when the restaurant is crowded. She always asks to be treated the same as everyone else or behaved like a friend. Even when there is a mistake,
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Naomi re-enters VIP room 3 after receiving this call from her customers. Ah, looks like they've finished their business. "Here's your bill, Mr. Leonard." Naomi returned a transaction note along with a credit card to Enrico.She saw them standing up then grabbed the suit they had previously put on and worn it. Mr. Alberto took a wallet out of his pants pocket, then took out some dollar bills to her. "Here's a tip for you, Miss Lee. Please accept. I'm so happy with your service, thank you." Naomi leaned forward as a form of politeness. "Thank you, Senor Alberto. Your satisfaction is our greatest achievement." "Is this restaurant yours?" Mr. Alberto asked. Her eyes are rounded. Quite surprised that Eneas Alberto was able to guess that she is the founder of this restaurant. She said, "Why would you think that, Senor?" The Spaniard man smiled. "This restaurant has a Spanish-Mediterranean nuance, but the Korean i
Enrico returns to his office after dropping off Mr. Alberto at the hotel where he staying while in Korea. Actually, this company belongs to his grandfather who recently passed away. Initially, the CEO position fell to his uncle because his grandfather only had two children, namely his uncle, and mother. His mother has lived in America since she got married, it is his uncle who has been helping his grandfather manage the company. When his grandfather died, the voting results of the company board of directors meeting fell to Jang Seok Ha, his uncle. But last year his uncle was involved in corruption and an illegal land dispute that led to him go to prison. His mother didn't want the company to be abandoned, so she sent her eldest son, Enrico Leonard, to take care of the company temporarily. Six of the ten members of the board of directors are close relatives of the grandfather, Jang Seok Ha's name has already been damaged so they want Jang Nara
Naomi came home late at night. Rarely does she drive her car, usually Clara uses it because of her habit of waking up late. But today was different, her younger sister said that she was going to college with her boyfriend. When she was about to open the door handle, her phone vibrated again. Naomi sighs as soon as she sees the name of the caller's contact who has not stopped calling her since. Reluctantly, she picked up the phone. "Annyeong," she greeted someone on the other side. "I heard from Ga Eun you pranked her with shrimp until her allergy relapsed. You know what? You shouldn't have done that to her," said the caller without further ado. "I didn't do anything to her! I even just came in when she was made a fuss at the restaurant. I-" "No need for an alibi, I know you've always hated her for a long time." Her emotions began to rise, she didn't accept the slander presented to her. "I hate her, but I'm not that bad at mixing shrimp
Lou felt a change in his boss. Usually, someone who wants Enrico to investigate is a business rival who he thinks is quite annoying. But this time ... looks like it's about women. Looks like he's in a romantic relationship. Having previously he was told to hire a detective to investigate a Korean woman of Spanish descent named Naomi Lee, he's now being asked to investigate a young doctor named Liam Hwang. Really, what had he missed? In the past few weeks, Lou has been in the city of Gwangju managing land acquisition projects at the behest of his boss. This project isn't derived from the grandfather's company that Enrico currently manages, but rather the Enrico-owned company he is developing in Korea. In Lou's eyes, Enrico Leonard was a brilliant businessman. Like diving, while drinking, when he was asked by his mother to temporarily take care while his grandfather's company which is engaged in fashion and jewelry, he also expanded his business
Sunday's filled by Naomi by practicing figure skating. The international Olympics will be held at the beginning of the following winter in December. Actually, it's still a long time because it's just spring, but the club is too enthusiastic because many athletes are registered to take part in the selection of athletes who will advance to the Olympics later. Music's playing, girl group Aespa's song-The Next, started playing along with Naomi, who was now dragging her figure skating shoes around the arena. She danced, her hands forming a dance and her body arched backward. She started the maneuver by rapidly accelerating her blade then spinning through the air and landing perfectly on the ice. Enrico who is watching's amazed. Naomi looks very beautiful with nude stockings, a knee-length pleated skirt, and a long-sleeved top, and her hair is rolled up, making her slender neck perfectly exposed with slightly messy hair. Currently, he is accompanied by Mr. Park, wh
Looking at Naomi who was again kept quiet by him, Enrico chuckled softly. Gosh! This innocent blinking face is so adorable. Naomi turned her face away, letting the hand slip from her chin. "Why do you always talk about that night? It's like I have given a virgin first experience." Enrico's face turned flat. "You're right, you're my first woman." "W-what?!" Naomi's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets in shock. "You must be joking," she said, shaking her head slowly. Enrico a virgin? This is hard to believe! "You think I'm that cheap?" His eyes narrowed with an expression of displeasure. "Look, I do live in a free country. But that doesn't make me want to sell my body to many women just for lust. My body is too precious to be touched by any woman." Naomi tried to regulate her heart which suddenly beats fast. Her jaw nearly dropped from the shock
"Oppa, Uhm... are you forgetting something?" she asked with a feeling that was starting to fall apart. "Did I forget something?" Her boyfriend threw the question back at her instead. Naomi tightened her grip on her phone. As she expected, again Liam forgot her promise. "Ah, it's okay. Did you read my message?" Liam on the other end said, "Baby ... I'm sorry, I'm really busy right now." It turned out that Liam had not read her message either. "Okay. Don't push your body too much, take care of your health. See you, bye!" Naomi disconnected the phone unilaterally. Her slow steps led her to the student who was holding a 'small concert' east of the bustling center of Hongdae. Jonghyun's song "End Of A Day" played melodiously as Naomi drew closer. She sat on one of the top steps to the east. The man was standing in the middle of the street with a standing mic in front of him. People watching surrounded him, many also sitting on the s
"Tsk!" She chuckled. Then enter first. Enrico with his pushy nature! She picked up her favorite Honey Butter Chips and other types of snacks that lined the shelves. She also took a few packets of extra spicy Samyang noodles. "Take your own. I don't like spicy," says Enrico, who is crouching down for a cold drink on the cooling rack. Naomi rolled her eyes slowly. "Don't roll your eyes, Naomi. I know it even though I don't see it." She put everything he brought into his basket. "As a man, you talk a lot." Enrico carried his basket to the counter. The employee who served as the cashier seemed to steal Enrico's attention, Naomi's admitted that the man was very handsome even though he looked so casual. "I'll wait outside," Naomi told him. He looked like he was going to stop her, but Naomi immediately said, "Don't worry, I'm not running away!" "Alright." From inside he saw Naomi approaching a roadside bakery,
Ga Eun arrives in front of her eternal enemy, Naomi. "You bitch! How dare you come here and mess around here," Ga Eun said then grabbed the coffee on the tray her assistant had brought and splashed it on Naomi's shirt. Naomi reflexively stood up while wiping the front of her shirt which was wet with coffee due to Ga Eun's actions. Naomi's gaze turned cold. "You've exhausted my stock of patience, Ga Eun." "You're the one causing trouble here, Naomi!" Lee Jong In already raised his palm, about to throw a slap at Naomi. Then, someone came along in the midst of the increasingly heated situation. "Looks like I just missed a show." Lee Jong In's hand stopped in midair and everyone turned their heads towards the door in unison. Enrico enters the room in a gray suit with Lou behind him who appears to be carrying a briefcase with a pile of files. Ga Eun suddenly turned around while swallowing hard saliva. Unlucky! Her spontaneou
Naomi straightened her formal clothes for a moment before finally getting out of the car. She walked with a pounding heart rhythm because it was undeniable that it took great strength to attend today's board of directors meeting. It will never be easy to face Lee Jong In alone even though the old man is her own father. So that's why she was desperate to make a deal with Enrico Leonard to be his sex partner because only Enrico can help her face her father. Armed with a file detailing the data of the people who entered the board of directors of shareholders that she got from Enrico, Naomi was able to enter the office building without having to be evicted at the entrance. "Tsk! This must be Ga Eun's doing," she mumbled softly as he entered the elevator with the two bodyguards Enrico ordered to guard her while the man hadn't arrived. Naomi was absolutely sure, her name was on the blacklist of the security team at the entrance on Lee Ga Eun's orders. She m
Naomi is finally back in Enrico's luxury penthouse in Hannam-Dong. She only brought one suitcase containing only important items, which was currently being carried by one of the bodyguards who had come to pick her up. Her footsteps suddenly stopped when she saw the man suddenly stop, for a moment Enrico's eyes swept around and then looked back, at Lou who now seemed to have stopped and stood obediently behind them. "Have you prepared the bedroom yet?" he asked his assistant. Lou bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, My Lord. The Walk-In Closet has also been rearranged and added clothes and all the necessities for Miss Lee." "Good." "E-Enrico, you don't have to ..." Naomi was about to speak but the man seemed reluctant to listen. The man again continued his steps until he entered the super-majestic bedroom that would be occupied by the two of them. When he turned around again, the woman was already standing behind him with an uncom
-IN REVISION STAGE- Please don't open this chapter until revision's complete. Thank you :)Enrico was on his way to the mall where Naomi was shopping as soon as it was five in the afternoon. His work hours were over, his work in the office was almost done, some of which he had brought to work later after the launch party was over.A few hours after Naomi called, Lou suddenly called her, then reported that Naomi was involved in an argument at her jewelry store with Lee Ga Eun.Lou even recorded and sent the video to him. He even had time to hear in the argument Naomi said that she would ask her man to come.Enrico didn't know why, but it seemed to trigger him. He got up from his seat, then grabbed his coat draped on the back of the chair and packed his things.When he reached the lobby, he remembered something and called Lou."Make sure there are no visitors other than Naomi and Lee Ga Eun in the shop. Either way, kick them out and close the
-IN REVISION STAGE- Please don't open this chapter until revision's complete. Thank you :)Naomi smirked slightly when she saw the store manager talking on a pillar a few meters away from the shop entrance, appearing to be talking to someone. Even though Naomi couldn't see his face, she knew that it was Lou who was talking to the manager.Lou seemed to have cleared up the customers when he heard he was going to ask Enrico to come. Even though they are just partners in bed, they are not really in a romantic relationship, things will be complicated if the public finds out about their togetherness.Ga Eun also didn't seem to notice, seeing her face that looked shocked when she saw that the surroundings were empty. It seemed that he was too curious to be busy hearing Naomi calling his man, making him unaware that the manager and shop assistant had closed the jewelry shop."Tell me, in whose name is the black card?!" Ga Eun impatiently aske
-REVISION STAGE-It seems that Ga Eun doesn't care about it all. He provokes Naomi even more, Ga Eun always wants to humiliate Naomi wherever they meet."Oh, I heard that you are a rich man's mistress. No wonder you can shop for all kinds of branded things." Ga Eun flashed her devilish smile. Then, he looked around, at the customers who came to the shop, it was getting busier in the afternoon. "Don't you know her? She's Naomi Lee, our proud figure skating athlete. Don't you know that this woman has an affair with one of her club sponsors?"This time, Ga Eun managed to provoke him. Unlucky! People are now starting to whisper about it.He looked at the waiter behind the display case with an angry face. "Do you want to take care of the transaction or not? I can look at another store.""Okay, miss. I'll-"Ga Eun quickly interrupted. "Hey! I told you I'd buy it. Don't you know who I am? I'm closely related to Enrico Le
-REVISION STAGE-Ga Eun is shopping to beautify her appearance at tonight's party. As his father ordered, he had to get Enrico's attention and pull him to his bed.He was sure that Enrico was actually just holding back for the sake of his ego as a high-class man who shouldn't be too easily swayed by women.While walking around, his gaze stopped at a jewelry store with a sign with a famous Korean brand on it.Ah, doesn't that brand belong to the jewelry company of Enrico's late grandfather who will be throwing his newest product launch party tonight? Holding a luxurious party because the product launched this time in collaboration with an international fashion brand from Italy.Yes, Enrico is indeed a very great businessman. So naturally, apart from saving their company from falling into Enrico's hands, his father was so obsessed with making him his son-in-law, because his work in the business world could not be underestimated.
-Revision stage-It seems that Naomi used Enrico's black card well, as seen from the many shopping bags with various well-known brands that Lou brought, so the bald-headed man looked so overwhelmed.Naomi stopped walking then, Lou behind her reflexively stopped his steps."I told you, I can do it myself. Look, you're in so much trouble."Naomi continued to grumble. He doesn't like company, it's awkward. But Lou insists on accompanying him, because Enrico has given orders for him to accompany and look after Naomi while shopping.At first she did not intend to spend a lot, because she is not the type of woman who likes to shop and she will only buy what she needs. But instead of making Lou give up because he was tired and bored from being invited to go around the mall for hours, the man instead recommended various shops so that Naomi would shop more. In fact, Naomi herself was tired after a long day of shopping and going through every s
-IN REVISION STAGE- Please don't open this chapter until revision's complete :) Naomi smirked slightly when she saw the store manager talking on a pillar a few meters away from the shop entrance, appearing to be talking to someone. Even though Naomi couldn't see his face, she knew that it was Lou who was talking to the manager. Lou seemed to have cleared up the customers when he heard he was going to ask Enrico to come. Even though they are just partners in bed, they are not really in a romantic relationship, things will be complicated if the public finds out about their togetherness. Ga Eun also didn't seem to notice, seeing her face that looked shocked when she saw that the surroundings were empty. It seemed that he was too curious to be busy hearing Naomi calling his man, making him unaware that the manager and shop assistant had closed the jewelry shop. "Tell me, in whose name is the black card?!" Ga Eun impatiently asked the sh