In Search of Our Destiny - Chapter 207

Just like in her dream, Su-Jin was momentarily hit by an intense sense of familiarity. That feeling became particularly strong when she looked at the boy’s eyes. They were penetrating and magnetic. Like a pair of black holes, they seemed to be able to suck people’s souls with just one glance.

Despite the boy’s young age, Su-Jin could almost imagine how attractive he would look when he grew older. When that time came, the inky black of those pupils would surely be able to hypnotize everyone who looked into them.

“Just like him.” Su-Jin sucked in a deep breath. “Those eyes… they almost look like… like… Director Kang’s eyes.”

Saying this out loud almost caused Su-Jin’s brain to malfunction. Her heart rate spiked, reaching the point where Su-Jin thought her heart might jump out of her chest.

She immediately shook her head, trying to get a grip on her emotions. It was madness to think in that direction. After all, how could she have a picture of Director Kang when he was young? And one with his mother no less!

That boy who gave her the handkerchief and lost the photograph couldn’t be the young Kang Ji-Won. He simply couldn’t be!

Soon, though, Su-Jin pushed this matter out of her thoughts. Whether they were really Director Kang’s or not could wait until after they finished submitting their project. Then, she will show him the picture and ask him outright whether it was him or not.

Casting another apprehensive glance at the photograph, Su-Jin finally noticed something odd about the background.

Looming behind the two people was a traditional two-story building. The massive construction was made entirely of wood, with a hip-and-gable roof style and upturned eaves.

In the upper left corner of the photograph Su-Jin could see the name plaque, hanging high above the building’s entrance.

Su-Jin speechlessly gaped at it.

No matter how many times she read it, the neat carving clearly said ‘Summer Triangle Villa’.

“So this picture was taken in Eunpyeong Hanok Village?” Su-Jin concluded.

She breathed out slowly.

Yet, just when she believed nothing could surprise her anymore, Su-Jin’s eyes accidentally landed on a spot behind the boy.

The silhouette of a little girl had been captured while running in the opposite direction from the two people in front. The little girl could be seen right on the edge of the photograph, appearing as though with just one leap forward she could somehow step outside the picture.

That little girl was the seven or eight year old Su-Jin. Her clothes were the same ones she had worn on the Chilseok festival.

“This is getting weirder and weirder. First the dreams, now seeing the objects and even remembering how I got them in the first place. And not to mention suspecting Director Kang of being the little boy I met in the past. None of this makes any sense to me.”

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Inside the study at Kang Estate, Ji-Su was sitting at the mahogany desk. His posture was rather relaxed, with his back leaned into the large chair and a glass of whiskey in front of him.

A man dressed in a black suit was standing in front of him. This person had a proper stance, with his back straight, while still appearing very polite. Based on his clothes and the rather spiffy appearance he seemed to be an assistant or a secretary.

“I have the information you required, young master Ji-Su.”

As he said that, the man stepped forward and placed a white, and rather large envelope on the table. Afterwards, he retreated back to his original spot and crossed his hands behind his back.

“You have everything here, including several pictures.”

“I see. Good work, assistant Han.” Ji-Su nodded.

He glanced at the envelope but didn’t move to pick it up. Instead, he shifted his eyes back on the man in front of him.

“You can pull your men back for now. Tell them to be on standby. Also, have her moved to a different ward and ask someone to keep watch just in case. If anything out of the ordinary happens, you have to let me know immediately.”

“Understood, young master.” Assistant Han gave a small bow.

He was just about to turn around and leave, when Ji-Su suddenly stopped him.

“Oh, and one more thing. From now on, I will be the one dealing with this matter, so you don’t need to bother my mother anymore.”

Assistant Han’s eyes widened in surprise. Under normal circumstances he wouldn’t have questioned an order. But right now he wanted to make sure that he understood correctly, so he decided to bite the bullet and ask.

“Young master, does this mean I don’t need to report this matter to Madam Kang anymore?”

“Mh, I’ll talk to her myself.”

Assistant Han fell silent for a short moment, looking as though he was analyzing the situation.

Despite being originally Madam Kang’s assistant, right now, he worked as a double agent for both mother and son. For any other person, this position would have represented a risky one, like getting in between a Mother Queen and her Crown Prince. Other assistants and servants would have probably tried to avoid being in that situation at all costs. But for someone like him, it was merely a chance to flaunt his natural skills.

The young and rather intelligent Han Bo-Min had initially started as nothing more than a helper to their butler. However, due to his smart brain, as well as the ability to quickly read the situation, he quickly rose through the ranks. Due to having won Madam Kang’s trust, being her personal assistant, and now Ji-Su’s, he was feared and respected by all the servants in the household.

Being such an intelligent man, Han Bo-Min knew that the saying ‘Out with the old, in with the new’ could also signify the change in reign. If Kang Ji-Su dared to act like this it was clear that he had his father’s backing, or at least something powerful that could support his claim in the long run.

So, instead of debating too long on the matter, Assistant Han quickly confirmed his loyalty and services to this young master.

“Understood, sir. I’ll do as you instructed.”

Ji-Su waved a hand in dismissal.

“Very well. You may go now, Assistant Han.”

Following that, Assistant Han bowed and silently walked out of the study.