15 Liam Min
Aubrey typed something on the laptop, he was hoping that his friend would read the mail soon. Although they had never met each other directly, they were once paired up as partners to complete an assignment on their course.
Although being confined, Aubrey could still have access to the internet and informations. And being the young master of Lee family, the information he gained was unlimited and it was rarely wrong.
He learned some programming and hacking when he was locked up in his room. He tried to hide it from that man, but he received a punishment for not being honest. He was tied up in a rope and was beaten until his body turned blue.
He was splashed with cold water and his bruises were left untreated for the next two days.. he almost died back then.. recalling how he was tied up and not being able to move an inch for two whole days, with an infected wound all over his body.
Aubrey shook his head. He didn't want to remember the hell he had to go through in that house. He was only sixteen during that time.
He clicked the 'send' button and then his tense body started to relax. He leaned on the chair, trying to figure things out from here on. The mail was sent to one address, minliam09@g****.com.
Aubrey knew he could trust this man, because when he got the full background check on the man, he knew this man could help him.
•••
Lucy finished her report on Aubrey. It was of course, the unofficial one but she saved it in her drive as if it was the most important thing. She smiled in satisfaction.
The report was based on the overall mental condition of Aubrey, the scale of his illness, type of illness, source of trauma, and daily report.
Lucy will be keeping a daily report for Aubrey for each day of his stay. She was serious when she said she would become his doctor. Now she was actually one, not just acting like one.
Name: Aubrey Lee
Age: 25
Gender: male
Occupation: none (?)
Studies: Business Administration's Master
Health data analysis: Severe PTSD (Overall)
Details: .....
Occurrence: ....
Chronology: ...
Caused: .....
"Hm.. what else should I put here..?", Lucy tilted her head, she felt like writing a diary instead of a report.
The reports made for her patients were all done by her nurses or psychiatrist. She never got to do it once before. Her job was reading it or correcting it whenever there were some problems in the report.
Lucy then faced the ceiling, she was surprised to find herself taking the case seriously. Her job was everything to her. But now, she wondered why she felt like doing this was not because of her job. Instead, it was something else. Something she couldn't understand.
She closed her eyes, thinking about the first time she saw Aubrey in her lawn. He was having a near-death experience at the time. Her thoughts went to the moment she tried to calm him down. He was broken, and she wanted to comfort him.
His eyes told a thousand stories, but none were able to come out of his mouth. She remembered his face clearly now, how his bangs were perfectly cut, his fine nose and sharp jawline. And his jet black hair that was a definition of nothing but darkness.
'I'll do it. I'll change him. I'll be the one.', she opened her eyes again. This time, she was confident.
Many of her patients were cured though it was not easy. Some even took months and years, but some were never able to. But she didn't give up. Her job was something she treasured, though she first took it as a way to run away.
Her family was full of doctors, and she was told to become one when she was just a five year old kid. She didn't like it when someone forged the path for her. She rather walked on her road by herself. No one should decide things for her. But she never really had a choice back then. And she was now glad to say that becoming a doctor was not a mistake.
•••
A man sat on the couch, playing with his cat while his eyes were on the laptop. He was doing some work. Though he never once made an appearance at the office, his great work was recognized due to its successful business plan and his way of securing multi-billion contract.
He was a laid back kind of person, not caring about pressing details and troublesome things. The way he did things was also peculiar but it was in fact, effective.
"Milky.. don't bite.", he caressed the silver bengal cat and the cat purred. She liked to be caressed softly by her master. And she stopped biting the man's shirt.
One mail got through his mailbox. But he didn't recognize the sender's address. Thinking it as a scam prank, he didn't bother opening it. Milky suddenly jumped on him and it made him surprised.
"Hey! What's wrong cutie?", he faced the cat that was now lying on the carpet.
He faced his laptop again, wanting to continue doing his job. But he saw that the mail was opened.
'I must have pressed it on mistake..', he thought, blaming the cat for the things he had done himself.
'Hm?'
He read the mail. His eyes went big and round as if he was an owl.
"Aubrey Lee?!"
How was his mail address different? Was this a new account? He read it thoroughly. And he came to the conclusion that Aubrey needed his help.
'I should purchase a condo near here for him to stay..', he thought.
If Aubrey could do the background check on him, then he could also do the same. He knew Aubrey was someone very important when the report on him came but not a single data was found. Even his face was unknown.
The only thing he knew was that Aubrey had a connection with Lee Group. A giant conglomerate which was one of the top leading companies and had a great deal of history since a hundred years ago. The connection ran deep within Lee Group. Where all the other branches reached the Europe and America.
"Hey Liam! Don't just sit there doing nothing, come help me pick out a dress for mom. The ball's tomorrow!", Olivia Min stepped into the living room, only to find her brother lazing around with his laptop on his thigh.
The man named Liam didn't respond. He instead took his phone and dialed a number. His personal secretary's number. His secretary was the only one who had seen him working despite not going to the office.
"It's me, purchase a condo for me at SereneHeights. The most expensive unit at the top floor.", he hung up the call.
Olivia's mouth went agape, her brother just purchased a penthouse that was worth hundreds of millions?!
"Hey Liam, are you moving out for good?", Olivia asked.
She was surprised that her shut-in brother decided to buy a house. He rarely stepped outside of the Min mansion. He only did so when he wanted to go hiking or car racing. Or when there were some important events or meetings.
His circle of friends was wide with him being the heir of Min Corporation, but he only befriended those who shared the same hobby as him, be it hiking or cars.
"Why must I move out when everything I have and want are here?", he said. The mansion was now his safe haven, or exactly, his nest. He must love the mansion so much.
"What do you have here?", Olivia asked, rolling her eyes.
"My own private garage.", he said in a matter-of-fact tone.
It was true though, his private garage was underground, and it stored many of his precious sports cars, lining up to perfection. Including his Porsche Boxster, Chevrolet Corvette, and Lamborghini Huracan EVO. The list continued on..
"Then why did you buy the house? To store your mistress?", Olivia said, teasing her brother who was older only by three years.
"Oh shut it. I don't have a mistress. Pick the light blue one, for mom's dress.", Liam said, he turned to his laptop again, ignoring his sister.
"Why not the yellow tuscany?", Olivia raised her brow. Not understanding her brother's taste in dresses.
"Just do as I said.", he went quiet again, concentrating on the screen.
Olivia clicked her tongue, she didn't like how her brother was able to choose the prettiest dress for their mother despite not laying a glance on it. Her brother had a keen taste and their mother always heed to his advice.
Being ignored didn't sound good to her, so Olivia went away immediately. She was excited to meet Lucy at the ball. She planned to ask her to dance with her brother. Not because she wanted Lucy to be her sister in law, but she wanted her brother to dispel the rumors surrounding him that his preference lied elsewhere..
