No striking resemblance

It was only then that Yeri nodded, he must be the 'big cockroach' to Shin Keir. "Okay, continue."

"Anyway, do you know how scared I felt?! I asked the people working there but they didn't take me seriously, saying you should blame yourself for being a wasted fool..."

The wasted fool "..."

"Fortunately, the security team finally agreed for me to check their CCTV after I mentioned my grandpa. I watched Brother Jj carry you out from the dance floor and that was it...you should have told me he would be there so I didn't get scared for nothing." Nina indignantly narrated.

Nina's grandpa was the Minister of Finance but that wasn't the shocking part, she actually mistook Shin Keir for her cousin?!

Jj Zhi is also tall and handsome but there is no striking resemblance between the two.

It turns out she wasn't the only drunk person that night or maybe Nina has bad eyesight!

'Why don't you eat more carrots!'

Regardless, Yeri felt relieved.

At the very least she didn't have to explain her disappearance last night.

"By the way, did you make up your mind to date Liam? Although he has some good points appearance-wise, the way he was whining to his friends last night was so embarrassing! I asked him to help me find you but he was so unreliable. If Brother Jj can easily mess him up like that then won't he abandon you if an unfavorable situation arises? What if you're falsely wronged, threatened, or blackmailed?"

"Hmm, you're right...I won't contact him anymore." Yeri absent-mindedly assured Nina.

Putting Shin Keir's words and Nina's narration, she's even more certain that Shin Keir's accusation of being forced was a big lie!

No wonder he didn't go into detail on how she got into the hotel with him after their incident in the hallway, he went to find her on purpose!

"What's wrong?" Nina patted her arm noticing her silence.

"I still have a hangover..." Yeri sighed heavily suppressing the frustration in her heart.

Minutes ago she had thoughts of returning the black card but now she can't wait to swipe it immediately!

The two talked for a while and Yeri promised Nina a meal as an apology, although she was sleepy, Yeri still tidied up her room when Nina left.

The dormitories alone demonstrate the student's status and their parent's ability to squander money for the convenience of their children.

Dormitories were either multi-shared, double, or single rooms, of course, the latter's fee is the most exorbitant.

When Yeri first entered high school, she shared a room with 3 other people but she never got along with them. They were messy and often stayed late at night chatting and drinking making it difficult for her to rest.

On the other hand, they complained of Yeri being conceited and suffering from a contagious disease.

Yeri's parents were disheartened and afraid she would be bullied again so they immediately moved her to a single room.

The 40 sqm single room was considerably spacious, it has a double bed, mini kitchen, study area, modest lounge, and bathroom with a bathtub.

After cleaning, Yeri took a bath and just slumped on her bed when she felt an indescribable pain down there, could it be her body's delayed reaction after the intercourse?

With nowhere to vent her hatred, she can only curse the person in her heart.

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Amidst the bustling and towering establishments of Sin City is an elite gated estate of nature haven and tranquillity, Sin Mille Estate.

Inside are four large uniquely designed private villas, with heated indoor and outdoor infinity pools, landscaped gardens, a helipad, and all other state-of-the-art amenities.

Sitting in the middle of this estate is a massive, deep pond with gazebos and wooden bridges surrounded by colorful lush trees and plants.

Saeki Jie, the owner of one of the villas leisurely headed to the estate clubhouse.

Nowadays, it is rare for him to have idle time and play with his friends.

He established his own company and is now the CEO of SJ Entertainment, the nation's top talent agency and media network.

"You guys are here on a Monday, did someone die?"

Tristan Felan casually threw a pool stick to Saeki Jie urging him to play pool.

Both men were so good-looking that they would have no doubt attracted a crowd had they played outside.

"You suddenly asked me to come over, I thought you invited some naked models." Saeki looked around and caught Shin Keir quietly sitting in a distant lounge.

Tristan chuckled, "If you want to burn the entire estate go ahead and invite your naked models."

"What's wrong with my dear older brother, is he sick?" Saeki couldn't hide his confusion with Shin Keir still wearing his night robe.

The Shin Keir he knew of had an internal clock that was set a little earlier than roosters screaming at sunrise, even if he chose to stay at home he would still be working.

"Yeah, it's called heartache."

Three days ago, Tristan was already expecting Shin to trouble him after the latter unwillingly replaced him in handling the organization's gathering at Gaia but the next day, Shin said something unbelievable.

Birthday gift for a woman?

Tristan has always been a rational man but at that time he was almost convinced Shin Keir was possessed.

However, Shin Keir himself contacted renowned physicians and therapists for diagnosis and there was no anomaly.

"Heartache? That sounds like a trashy film title but...are you saying he has some heart problem?"

Tristan shrugged his shoulders and playfully said, "Would you believe me if I said he finally graduated from celibacy?"

Saeki laughed thinking Tristan was humoring him, they had been friends since college including Zahn Neri who is currently out of the country and there was never a time Shin Keir showed any interest in women.

Anyone can say that they are chaste but the only person who can convince him otherwise is Shin Keir.

Until now they don't lack women from all walks of life and no matter what preference or standards Shin Keir has for women, they could've introduced one but unfortunately, he's not willing.

While the two were playing pool, the clubhouse door slammed open and a flashy man in his mid-twenties strutted inside.

"Oh, I thought it was a peacock." Tristan mockingly uttered.

Saeki nodded in agreement sizing the man, "If you have any thoughts of entering the entertainment industry just let me know so I can immediately notify the recruitment department to reject you."

Hadi Keir viciously glared at them and the veins in his forehead protruded, he was already in a bad mood since earlier, and being mocked made it worse.

"If it's not the bastards of the Jie and Keir family, no wait- you don't even have the Keir's surname! Which gutter did 'Felan' come from?"

Tristan nonchalantly grinned, the thing of the past no longer bothered him. "Not good enough, try another?"

Hadi Keir didn't hide his contempt but he had a different reason for coming there, upon seeing Shin Keir, his expression turned even more vicious as he approached him.

"You! I only agreed to work in the North branch for 2 years how did it turn permanent? You think you can run amok in the company just because you're the CEO, I'd like to see you explain this with Grandma!"

It's a pity that Shin Keir didn't even spare him a glance, still tapping on his phone despite the yelling.

"Hadi, it was a unanimous decision from the Board of Directors, the past couple of years were your chance to redeem yourself from all the trouble you brought to the company but how can you explain the continued decline in monthly sales reports and employee complaints? You want to run to another branch and expect another person to clean up your trash, so incompetent?" Tristan answered instead.

Hadi's face turned red from humiliation feeling Tristan's scolding stabbed through his pride and ego.

"Board of directors? They're just a bunch of old geezers while I'm a Keir!"

"I didn't say you're not..." Tristan chuckled, "But how long do you think you can continue to be proud with lousy ability?"

In Caelum Country, there's a hierarchical system for the upper class.

The third-tier families were the lowest elite, then the mid-second, and belonging to the first-tier or the 'billionaires tier' were the wealthiest of the wealthy, among them were four families with dynasties of wealth and authority: Jie, Neri, Song, and Keir.

Although Hadi Keir was held from the branch family, the surname alone gave him the privilege and honor that others can only imagine.

"Why should I listen to an outsider like you? You sound so good but look at you bastards slacking at this hour!"

Tristan simply shook his head not wanting to waste his time arguing with a fool.

Hadi caught Saeki Jie with a scornful look and his anger rose, "Saeki Jie if you have something to say just say it!"

"Sure! Where did you lose your brain let me pick it up for you?" Saeki derided.