Chapter 23: He's Crazy

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Jennie heard all sorts of dark, terrifying rumors surrounding the infamous Lisa Manoban. He was a ruthlessly merciless man who wouldn't blink at the idea of murder, torture, and ending an entire family's legacy that have lived for centuries to come.

His connection to the Underground was a fearsome thing that no one could ever trifle with. One flick of his wrist was enough to send the people onto their knees begging for mercy.

When Somi warned her of the things her brother could do, Jennie was prepared for his harshest blow. She expected a hit on her head, an assassination attempt, a significant drop in the Kwon Corporation stocks, or waking up in the middle of nowhere.

But never in a billion years would she expect the box she had received this morning. Early in the morning, she got a black box with the infamous CH logo on it. And when she opened the box, her heart dropped to her stomach.

Instead of a bomb, there was something completely different. Sitting on a velvet cloth was a nearly unattainable black purse that was sold for hundreds of millions. Just because one had money, it didn't mean they could buy this purse. There was only five ever made and all of the owners were anonymous.

Jennie felt her throat dry at the highly expensive and prestigious gift.

Picking up the purse, she turned it around and stared at it in bewilderment. Why did he send a purse and not a bomb?

Wasn't he infuriated at what she did to him? Why was he so nice enough to send a gift, especially one as priceless as this?

She checked the address label of the box and blew out an annoyed breath. Of course, the return label was blank.

Gritting her teeth, she picked up her phone to call Somi and within the second ring, she picked up.

"Your brother is crazy." Was the first thing Jennie said.

"Huh?" Somi's felt her eyebrows tug together in confusion. She was currently getting ready for another photo shoot and her stylists were currently attempting to work with her bed hair.

"He sends me the Platinum Edition CH purse." Jennie seethed, running a hand through her hair.

"Wait, he gave that to you?! I've been begging him to get me that for the past month!" Somi wanted to angrily slam her hand onto the table, but a manicurist was working on her other hand.

Was he even her biological brother?!

She begged him on multiple occasions for the purse, because she knew his connections could easily get her one. There was only one left in the world and she desperately wanted it! But he outright rejected her offer, claiming she was already spoiled enough!

"Somi, did you brother eat the wrong medicine? I was expecting some sort of self-explosive in the box, not this damn purse." Jennie glared at the purse on her coffee table.

The sunlight beamed onto the beautiful jewel-encrusted purse, making it shine like the stars. Sure, the purse was beyond beautiful and women would kill for it, but Jennie was not going to accept it as compensation.

What did he think she was? A charity cases?

All she wanted was an apology from him, not a purse worth millions!

"I don't know why he would send you a gift as well. In all honesty, I was expecting to pick up this call to hear the news that you're in the hospital under 'mysterious' circumstances." Somi sighed, switching the phone to her other hand so that the manicurist can work on the untouched hand.

"I'm glad we think alike. I was expecting to wake up in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by sharks and man-eating fishes." Jennie also assumed the worst.

"Well, what are you doing to do Jenjen? Are you going to keep the purse, because if not, I know a very happy girl who would love it as an early birthday present..." Somi trailed off, her voice high and filled with hope.

Jennie chuckled. "An early birthday gift ten months in advance? I think not." She mused, crossing her arms.

Somi pouted, despite the fact that Jennie couldn't see it.

"Besides, I'm not going to keep it or gift it you. I'm going to return it to him." Jennie said with a light twinkle in her eyes.

Somi raised a curious brow. "Return it to him? How?"

Not anyone could easily get in contact with Lisa. It was hard for CEOs of other reputable companies to reach him. In order to personally see him, it would take months of booking.

"Well I was thinking—"

"Ah there's my muse! The photo shoot is starting. Come, come, we don't have much time!" A voice screamed from Somi's phone.

Jennie cringed and held her phone a bit further away from her ears.

There was a slight commotion in the background and then Somi spoke up again. "I'm really sorry Jenjen, but the photoshoot is about to start. I promise I'll call you back after I'm done."

"It's fine. Don't worry about it. Good luck on your photoshoot, Somi!" Jennie said, hanging up with a shake of her head. She understood how busy Somi must've been.

Fashion Week was starting soon and many companies were approaching her for photo shoots. Her schedule was jam packed and Somi's strict manager would not let her catch a break.

After hanging up the phone, Jennie picked up her phone to text an old acquaintance. A coy, low smile spread on Jennie's lips when she thought about her brilliant plan.

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