CHAPTER 105: WALKING ON THIN ICE

SILENCE.

Garam was met with silence after he dropped the ’bomb’ on CEO Myung Hyesu.

Plus, his boss probably realized how serious he was since he called Song Sihyuk by his full name, without honorifics.

"Garam-ssi, how did you know?"

Oh.

Garam felt his heart drop to the floor.

To be honest, he was just bluffing.

He just wanted to catch Myung Hyesu off guard, so he acted like he had already secured evidence of Song Sihyuk sabotaging his career behind his back.

But he didn’t expect that the CEO would fall for his trick.

And now I’ve confirmed that the screenshots I received were real...

"Garam-ssi, are you still there?"

"Ma’am, Sihyuk Hyung doesn’t know that I already know about how he’s trying to destroy my career."

"What? Then how...?"

"And I’d like to keep it that way in the meantime," Garam said, ignoring his boss’ question. "So, please don’t tell Hyung that I already know what he does behind my back. It’s the least thing you can do for me, ma’am."

It took a while before Myung Hyesu responded.

"I understand, Garam-ssi."

"Let’s talk again later, ma’am— in person," Garam said, looking outside the window where he saw Song Sihyuk already on his way back to the car. "I’ll call you soon."

***

GARAM watched Song Sihyuk inspect the bottle of his "vitamins."

Those aren’t vitamins— those are actually the birth control pills that Dr. Seong prescribed to me. We’re passing it off as vitamins because I don’t want Sihyuk Hyung to know I’m taking birth control pills.

Because he knew that the Alpha wouldn’t like it.

I didn’t expect Hyung to be this strict, though.

After dinner, Song Sihyuk tucked Garam in bed when he said he wanted to rest.

Then when he said he wanted to take his vitamins before going to sleep...

... here we are now.

"Hyung, can you give it back to me?" Garam complained lightly, doing his best to hide his nervousness. "Why do you keep reading the label? Is it strange?"

"These vitamins are manufactured by Yuhan Pharma— Hanmi Chem’s biggest rival in the pharmaceutical world," Song Sihyuk said, still staring at the bottle. To be precise, he was looking at the "vitamins" inside. "You know Appa is an Omega, right?"

"Of course."

"Appa used to take these vitamins before. I remember because Abeoji used to ask me to buy this for Appa every time he was busy with work."

"Why did Abeoji ask you if he could have just sent your subordinates to do that for you?"

"It’s only natural for Alphas to be extra mindful of what their Omegas consume— especially if it’s medicine. I wouldn’t send a random staff member to buy my partner’s medicine either, so I understand why my Abeoji sent me on those errands before."

Okay, that made Garam nervous.

Why is Hyung so sharp?

"Hyung, I get that it’s natural for you to be overprotective. But it was Dr. Seong who prescribed those vitamins to me. Plus, you bought that personally. So, why are you being paranoid?"

"I know, right? I don’t know why I’m acting this way either," Song Sihyuk said, tilting his head to one side. "I just can feel that something is off. But I can’t pinpoint what it is."

Aigooya.

Garam was starting to get really nervous, but he tried not to show it.

Hence, he just didn’t react.

Fortunately, Song Sihyuk got distracted when his phone rang.

Whew.

It seemed like the Alpha received an important text message because his eyes were glued to the phone for a few seconds.

"Appa is asking when we’re moving into their house."

Ah, right.

While on their way home earlier, Song Sihyuk mentioned that his Omega father also suggested to him that they should consider moving to the Alpha’s family house in the meantime.

Come to think of it, I haven’t visited my in-laws’ house yet.

The only house he had visited was Chairman Song Sanggyu’s museum-like mansion.

"Should I tell Appa that we’re coming tomorrow? Or should we just surprise them?"

"It’s rude to come unannounced, and I’m sure Appa would want to prepare things for our arrival. In fact, it’s already rude that we’re coming on such short notice."

"Don’t sweat it. My parents adore you. They’ll prefer us moving soon rather than later," Song Sihyuk said. "Let me just reply to Appa quickly."

"Okay, Hyung. Can I take my vitamins now?"

Song Sihyuk just nodded, and then he handed the bottle back to Garam. "Just one pill, babe."

"I know, Hyung."

While Song Sihyuk was busy with his phone, Garam finally took one pill of his "vitamins."

I’m acting naturally, right?

To be fair, even though he knew that Song Sihyuk had betrayed him by trying to sabotage his career despite being his sponsor, he still couldn’t hate him the way he should have.

Or maybe I just haven’t absorbed everything yet.

"You look pretty down," Song Sihyuk said worriedly, touching Garam’s forehead with the back of his hand as if checking if he were sick. "Do you feel unwell? Should I call a doctor over?"

Ah, this is probably why I can’t get mad at Sihyuk Hyung yet.

Garam’s brain was telling him that he shouldn’t trust Song Sihyuk anymore.

And that was exactly why he asked for Dr. Seong Kyungmin’s help in secret.

But his heart...

I’m wavering every time Hyung is acting sweet to me.

"Garam-ah, you’re scaring me when you’re this quiet."

Ah, look at that face.

Song Sihyuk was looking at Garam with a genuine concern on his face, as if the Alpha was about to grab him and take him to the hospital.

Why did you do that to me, Hyung?

Well, to be honest, he had an idea.

It’s probably because Hyung hates seeing me interact with fans.

Garam had always known that Alphas were crazy possessive and obsessive over their partners, especially towards Omegas.

But he didn’t expect that Song Sihyuk would go as far as destroying his career.

What exactly is Hyung hoping for?

"Lim Garam, you’re spacing out— let’s go to the hospital. It’s not normal that you’re acting like your mind isn’t here."

"I’m fine, Hyung," Garam said, grabbing Song Sihyuk by the arm when the Alpha tried to scoop him up. "I’m just sleepy."

"Then go ahead and sleep now. You’ve already taken your vitamins."

"Are you not going to sleep yet, Hyung?"

"I’m gonna work out first," Song Sihyuk said. "Seong Kyungmin strongly advised that we shouldn’t be intimate for an entire month, so I should tire myself out first before sleeping next to you."

Aigooya.

But Garam was relieved that he didn’t have to make excuses not to sleep with his husband.

Dr. Seong, I don’t know how you convinced Sihyuk Hyung to follow your advice, but thank you so much.

"Wait, Hyung. Is that also the reason why you agreed to move in with your parents in the meantime?"

"Yeah. It’s going to be easier for me to get distracted if we’re at my parents’ house."

Aigooya.

"Plus, I need Appa and Abeoji to take care of you while I’m busy," Song Sihyuk said, gently pushing Garam down on the bed. Then he pulled the comforter up to Garam’s neck. "Good night, babe."

Garam nodded, and then he closed his eyes. "Good night, Hyung."

***

"WHAT?" Song Sihyuk stopped jogging and pressed the earbuds harder against his ear to hear Jung Han clearly. "That bitch will only get fined after attacking my wife?"

"It’s considered a simple assault because Lim Garam-nim wasn’t injured, sir. Hence, the light punishment. According to our legal representatives, we can push for a harsher sentence. But the maximum punishment we can get is to have Park Yoona-ssi imprisoned for a few months."

Haaah.

That’s too short for a punishment.

Song Sihyuk pressed the bridge of his nose while still listening to Jung Han’s report.

"We can’t claim that Lim Garam-nim was injured by the heat-inducing chemical because if we do, we have to reveal that Lim Garam-nim is an Omega, sir."

Ah, dammit.

It seemed like Park Yoona knew that she wouldn’t be heavily punished for attacking Lim Garam.

That bitch also refused to tell us anything about her connection to Cho Dongpyo.

If that woman was already useless, then...

"I need that bitch locked up," Song Sihyuk said coldly. "If assault isn’t enough for that, then dig deeper and find something that will put her in bigger trouble."

***

GARAM almost dropped the French toast that Song Sihyuk made for him while watching the morning news on his phone.

His attacker had made it to the social news segment and not the entertainment one!

The issue has become bigger than I expected...

"She’s a drug addict?" Garam whispered in disbelief. "She attacked me because she was high?"

That was what the news said.

He quickly checked his social media.

And that was how he found out that his company had released a statement saying the same thing last night.

Oh, CEO Myung emailed me about it.

He didn’t check because he was still upset with his boss.

"Babe, you’re not yet done eating? Do you not like your breakfast?"

Garam lifted his head and found Song Sihyuk, who had just finished his exercise.

It was amusing to see his husband in a tracksuit.

He was used to seeing the Alpha and formal, business clothes. But something as casual as a tracksuit also suited him just fine.

I guess it’s because Hyung is very handsome.

Wait, that wasn’t the right time to be distracted.

"Hyung, the news said my attacker is a drug addict," Garam said cautiously. "Is that true?"

He had to ask now because every time he asked about his attacker, his husband would just give him a vague answer.

"I suppose," Song Sihyuk said casually. "She won’t get locked up if she were innocent."

Oh.

Garam wasn’t convinced, but he had a feeling that he shouldn’t waste his time asking Song Sihyuk.

Because now I know that Sihyuk Hyung is a liar.

***

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