Arianna was shocked to her bones. She thought as much. Yoo Na wouldn't act nice if they didn't want something from her. Well, too bad... she won't be able to give them what they want.
"Wait hold on a second" she said "You called me here ask for money which my mother left 'for me'?" Sounds like a statement, not a question.
"Of course " Do-hyun said.
"Well sorry, I can't do that...." She tried to sound sympathetic ".... because I told you a million times that I don't know where the bank books are"
"Don't lie to us, Arianna. We know you do" Do-hyun said, already frowning in anger.
"I don't" she said "If I do then why haven't l gone behind your back, withdrew the money with someone else's help and go to college? Why am I still in this dumb house receiving insults from you and your spoilt daughter?"
"Don't you dare speak ill of my child" Yoo Na warned.
"Mum, dad, you see what I'm saying? She's not suppose to be here " Rosalie cried.
"I can't believe my mother's would ask me to do this a million times." Arianna said with utmost disgusts.
"You mean my rival" Yoo Na corrected underneath her breath, but it was loud enough for Arianna to hear.
Rival? What does she mean by that?
" I'm tired and I need rest" Arianna stood up, walking away.
"Arianna, come back here!" Do-hyun yelled.
"I already told you I can't be of any help, so don't ask me again " she slammed her door.
Yoo Na tried to calm the anger erupting inside of her. This girl is of no use. She knows she has that bank book , why doesn't she just release it? What would she need 200 million won for?
"I'm off to bed" Rosalie said. Irked, she walked to her room.
"What are we going to do now?" Do-hyun said "I can't let my efforts go down the drain.
Just then, an idea hit Yoo Na, and with a grin she sat beside her husband. "How about we ask the CEO of Han group for funds?" she suggested. "I heard he likes investing in businesses"
"Do you think he would agree? People don't even know him"
"We could send a letter to the chairman. I'm sure he'll pass the message" Yoo Na said, grinning.
"That's a brilliant idea" he beamed " What would I do without you?"
Yoo Na chuckled "it's good you chose me instead of that b*tch".
"Okay, let's not bring that up" he said and kissed her cheek.
"But I still want that money" Yoo Na pouted her lips.
"Arianna wouldn't give in, you know that " Do-hyun said " So how do you intend to get it?"
A sly smirk appeared on her face "Just leave that to me"
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A WEEK LATER
Arianna was about to go the restaurant, when she saw everyone present at the dinning, eating the food she had made. Yoo Na's friend was also present as early as it is. Clearly, she's not invited.
"Good morning" she greeted in the coldest tone as she made her way to the door.
"Arianna, come her!" Yoo Na ordered.The last thing she wanted this morning was trouble, but they just wouldn't let her. She walked to the table with an expressionless face.
"Say hello to my friend" Yoo Na said.
Arianna feigned a smile "Hello" she said
"How are you?" the woman asked.
"I'm fine" she replied. Turning to Yoo Na, she said "I'll be going now" she made an attempt to leave
"Where are you going?" Do-hyun asked asked between meals.
"I'm heading to work" she replied. Doesn't he know where she goes everyday? Oh... She forgot they don't care about her at all.
"We are having visitors today, so you can't go anywhere" Yoo Na said. "Stay back and entertain them"
What?! Since when did she become an entertainer?
"I won't do that" Arianna said, not minding the consequences.
"What did you say?" Yoo Na asked, anger brewing inside of her.
"I said I won't do it" Arianna repeated. Yoo Na shot up from the chair, and a slap landed on Arianna's face, which sent her falling to the ground with a thud. Her hair covering parts of her face.
"Oh my! Yoo Na, you shouldn't have done that" the woman said, surprised at her actions.
Yoo Na threw dishes which contained rice at Arianna. " Hurry up to clear up this place" she yelled.
Meanwhile, Rosalie kept smiling by the side. She loves it when Arianna is treated this way. And she would always comply. But her next words shocked everyone.
"You have hands right? Do it yourself" she spoke curtly and stood up, heading for the door.
"Yah! Come back here you b*tch! What part of the bed did you wake up today?!" Yoo Na cursed. Arianna stormed out of the house, slamming into door behind her. She leaned against it, fighting the tears that brewed in her eyes, while she tidied her messy hair.
"Yoo Na, you shouldn't have slapped your daughter like that" the woman said. She clearly wasn't aware.
"She's not my daughter!" Yoo Na clarified through clenched teeth.
"Goodness!" Her hands went flying over her mouth "She's not? I thought she was because she look a little like your husband. Am I right, Mr. Baek?" she blurted.
Do-hyun choked on his food. This women here have very sharp observing eyes. He was expecting anyone to notice.
"What you saying?" Yoo Na snapped "She's my sister's daughter. Now watch your mouth and eat."
Arianna who was still leaning by the door heard what was said. What does she mean? How does she look like uncle Do-hyun? He's only related to her because he married her aunt. Then....how does she look like him? She could swear they had no physical features in common. So what was that woman saying? And....why would he choke on his food?
'He's close to you....not so far away. He's the least you'll ever expect to be your father ' those words came ringing in her ears. Arianna's eyes widened, her heart slamming against her chest. Sweat breaking on her forehead.
No! No....it can't be. It can't be.
She hurriedly rushed to the restaurant. Barging in an startling everyone.
Panting, she said "Aunt, can I talk to you? In private please"
So-hyeon was startled "What do you want to talk about?"
"You'll find out soon" Arianna replied. So-hyeon stared at her for a while, wondering what she wants to talk about.
"Alright, let's go" she directed Arianna to a quiet spot, waiting for her to speak. Arianna tried to calm herself down. The words felt heavy.