The Chaebol Family’s Youngest Daughter Doesn’t Hide Her Acting Skills - Chapter 60
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Episode 60
The commotion in the hall caused by Ju Sae-i’s appearance was only brief.
Ju Suyeon soon regained her composure. No, to be precise, she put on a shameless mask.
She led her close associates, the children of political and business circles, and blocked Sae-i’s path.
“Oh my, Sae-i. You came too?”
Ju Suyeon deliberately raised her voice. Her intention to draw the attention of people around was quite obvious.
“Suyeooon, do you know this girl?”
“Isn’t associating with someone like that too beneath your level?”
The children of political and business circles following behind Ju Suyeon giggled and laughed.
Since Sae-i had always lived apart from the Ju family, very few people recognized her. At most, only the adults who had encountered her at Chairman Joo’s birthday dinner parties recognized her inwardly.
“That’s strange. There definitely wasn’t an invitation sent for you.”
At those words, the group behind Ju Suyeon murmured among themselves.
“What, so she came without even being invited?”
“I was wondering who this unfamiliar face was. Shouldn’t we kick her out?”
Blatant stares poured down. Eyes filled with contempt looked over Sae-i’s body as if treating her like an invisible person or looking at an unwelcome guest.
This was clearly an act of humiliation. Ju Suyeon’s scheme to imprint that Ju Sae-i was thoroughly an outsider in the middle of this glamorous banquet hall.
Sae-i didn’t even blink and moved her lips to fight back. However, even faster than that…
“You there.”
Through the sound of people’s chatter, heavy footsteps could be heard.
The atmosphere in the hall changed in an instant. Through the crowd that parted like Moses’ miracle, tonight’s real protagonist was walking over.
It was Ryu Dokyung, the heir of Seohe Group.
A perfectly tailored black tuxedo. Slicked-back hair and sharp jawline. He approached Ju Suyeon’s group directly, emanating a breathtaking sense of overwhelming presence.
‘Do, Dokyung oppa?’
Color returned to Ju Suyeon’s face. She naturally mistook that he was coming to her. Just as she was about to step forward with a bright smile.
Ryu Dokyung’s gaze thoroughly ignored Ju Suyeon and fixed on Ju Sae-i, who was isolated behind her.
“I’ve been looking for you for a while.”
Ryu Dokyung reached out his hand without hesitation. His large, firm hand caught Sae-i’s wrist without hurting her.
“Uh…?”
“Follow me.”
As if Ju Suyeon and her kind weren’t even worth his attention, he pulled the dazed Sae-i firmly to his side.
In an instant, the distance between the two narrowed. People’s gazes focused on their clasped hands.
“Bear with it even if you don’t like it.”
Ryu Dokyung whispered low enough for only Sae-i to hear. Then he moved forward, conspicuously holding her hand tightly.
Treating the stunned Ju Suyeon and her group like extras, he headed to Chairman Ryu’s table where only the most distinguished guests could sit.
***
After escaping from Ju Suyeon’s group, Ryu Dokyung finally let go of the wrist he had been holding. No, instead of letting go, he naturally positioned Sae-i next to him.
Sae-i looked up at him with a bewildered expression.
“…Why did you interfere?”
“With what.”
“I could have handled it myself even if you left it alone. There was no need to step in and invite misunderstandings.”
Even at Sae-i’s reproach, Ryu Dokyung only indifferently adjusted his clothes.
“It seemed like you were being ignored.”
“So, why does that matter?”
“…”
“We’re not close enough to look out for each other like that.”
At Sae-i’s persistent questioning, Ryu Dokyung let out a dry laugh.
Is that so. Are we not that kind of relationship. After he muttered briefly, he replied curtly.
“I guess I can’t stand group bullying.”
“…”
“Just think of it that way. I did it because I was disgusted by the sight of them ganging up childishly.”
It was a ridiculous excuse.
Since when did the great Ryu Dokyung play the role of a champion of justice in other people’s fights.
He unnecessarily adjusted his tie and gestured to Sae-i with his chin.
“Don’t go anywhere else.”
“Pardon?”
“You never know when Ju Suyeon might come running to bite again.”
Ryu Dokyung took another step closer to Sae-i. It was close enough for their shoulders to touch.
“So stick right next to me. Don’t move away.”
Tonight, Ryu Dokyung was determined to be Ju Sae-i’s strongest shield.
***
The lighting in the event venue dimmed, and the main screen lit up.
It was the moment when the second half ambitious project of Seohe Electronics, representing Seohe Group, the ‘Lunatic’ series brand advertisement was about to begin.
Joo Jeong-hui put down her champagne glass and stared at the screen.
Honestly, she was skeptical. When Sae-i said she would act, she thought it was just a dream chosen by a young heart.
It wasn’t that she didn’t know the child’s talent, but the entertainment industry wasn’t one where you could succeed with talent alone. You needed buzz, star quality, and even luck to follow.
However, when the screen brightened and Sae-i’s face was shown in close-up.
Joo Jeong-hui drew in a breath.
[Grandfather, what should I do since I can’t come because I’m studying during the holidays? Don’t you miss seeing your granddaughter?]
[Is Kkamtol doing well?]
Sae-i on screen was holding a Lunatic series mobile phone and waving to the actor playing the grandfather beyond the screen.
Since it was an advertisement about family affection, the dialogue was extremely ordinary.
However, her eyes were impressive. As if she truly regarded the other person as family, the corners of her eyes curved gently and clear affection rippled in her pupils.
“Wow…”
That wasn’t acting. The warm warmth that disarmed even the viewers seemed genuine.
‘I should show this to Father.’
Joo Jeong-hui looked around and quietly took out her phone.
Copyright or whatever, she couldn’t bear it because she thought of her father who cherished Sae-i terribly right now.
Joo Jeong-hui carefully recorded the scene where Sae-i on screen said ‘You have to stay healthy for a long, long time, Grandfather’ while smiling brightly.
Soon she sent the file to her father, Chairman Joo Taeback.
Before long, Joo Jeong-hui’s phone vibrated loudly like a lie. It was a call from Chairman Joo.
Joo Jeong-hui hurriedly slipped away to a corner of the event hall and pressed the call button.
“Yes, Fath…”
-Hey, you damn kid!
A shout that seemed to tear eardrums burst from the receiver. When was the last time this old man shouted like this.
-Who, who is that bastard! Huh? Who’s that punk our granddaughter is acting cute with!
“…Calm down, Father. That’s an advertisement. It’s the other actor.”
-Who doesn’t know that! Which bastard dares to hear grandfather from my granddaughter?
Chairman Joo Taeback was uncharacteristically exploding with anger.
-Sae-i is whose granddaughter!
“No, that’s acting…”
-Even if it’s acting, it’s not allowed! That old man Chairman Ryu made her do it, right? Call Seohe Group right now. How long have I been waiting to hear those words, damn it…
Boom boom. His voice was so clear it made the phone speaker ring.
It was unbelievably vigorous for the voice of an old man who had collapsed recently and was recuperating.
Joo Jeong-hui held back the laughter that was leaking out and moved the phone away from her ear.
“Our father, hearing his voice, it seems he could return to work.”
-Shut up, you!
Click. Even the sound of hanging up the phone in exhaustion was energetic.
Joo Jeong-hui looked down at her phone and burst into giggles.
It seemed like just yesterday when the family atmosphere was like a funeral home at the news that he, the pillar of Dongwoo Group, had collapsed.
Seeing him jump around like that over one video of his granddaughter acting cute and calling someone grandfather, it seemed he would live healthily for another ten years.
Joo Jeong-hui looked at Sae-i standing next to Ryu Dokyung in the distance.
The child who was being introduced as an actress, receiving everyone’s attention and shining brilliantly.
‘Sae-i, you should do plenty of this kind of thing.’
Father, who had been grieving continuously after losing his sister, was ironically getting his blood pumping again thanks to his sister’s daughter.
‘Thanks to your charm, your grandfather will be able to live with a brighter face.’
Ju Sae-i, my niece.
I hope you’ll become the driving force that helps the pillars of Dongwoo Group endure for years to come.
Joo Jeong-hui smiled contentedly and swallowed her champagne again. The alcohol tasted especially sweet today.
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