Chapter 94: Why Won’t You Acknowledge Me?

Both Ji-Su's earlier words, as well as Su-Jin's response to them caused Ji-Won's lips to twitch in irritation.

When he finally saw her leave, Ji-Won let out a small sigh of relief. He didn't understand exactly why he was feeling like this, but the fact of the matter was that, the moment he saw Su-Jin getting close to Ji-Su, he felt an uncomfortable sensation inside his stomach. In a sudden burst of hot rage, his body reacted instinctively and he pulled her away from the other man. 

Maybe that was because he knew her situation, or perhaps it was because he simply hated Ji-Su with all his might. Either way, he disliked seeing her so close to Ji-Su.

The latter, though, was unsuspectingly staring at him with wide eyes.

While Ji-Won was having mixed feelings about his interference, Ji-Su was eyeing his brother attentively. Even through the night that surrounded them, he could still see the bubbling fury that flashed inside Ji-Won's dark eyes. 

He let out a deep sigh.

'Why does he hate me so much? Why is it that, no matter what I do or say, I can never reach him? What should I do so he will finally see me and look at me with something other than loathing? Ji-Won, I just want you to be my big brother… Is that really so much to ask?'

As these strands of thoughts kept swirling inside his mind, Ji-Su unexpectedly felt his eyes watering. 

Despite being held by the neck, almost strangled by his own brother, Ji-Su didn't feel anger. What he felt was sadness. A deep wretchedness was slowly taking hold of his mind, blinding him for a moment. 

In this self-absorbed state of mind, Ji-Su didn't even realize when Ji-Won finally let him go.  When he heard the other man's voice, though, he immediately snapped out of his thoughts and tried to focus his attention on his brother.

"What are you doing here?" Ji-Won asked coldly.

"I…" Ji-Su hesitated, feeling his mind still hazy from the earlier thoughts. "I… I work for Kangji Tourism too, Ji-Won. So, I have a right to be here as much as you do." he finished, sounding slightly more confident.

"You missed the first day of the event, so why come here at all? If you wanted to continue playing around like always, you should have stayed away until the very end. What's the use in coming when everything is almost over, only to say that you have a right to it." Ji-Won spat with disdain.

"I may have been late, but I am here now." Ji-Su retorted stubbornly, crossing his arms. "As a member of the Administration Department, I have to be here, at least for the last day of the event. And besides…" 

Ji-Su paused. His brother's previous words caused a small frown to appear on his forehead. 

"My role may not have been so big, nor important, but I also helped in organizing this Sports Day." he said grudgingly. 

"As if!" Ji-Won scoffed quietly, then added coldly. "But then again, I am sure that being father's favorite you won't be punished for showing up late or even held accountable if something goes wrong." 

As Ji-Won finished, he looked away from the younger man.

Ji-Su's fingers clenched into fists, a deep low breath escaping through his lips. His expression quivered for a moment between sorrow and vexation.

'Don't underestimate me, brother. I am not what you think.' He warned in silent indignation.

Sure, he liked goofing around and he rarely came into the office, but when he did, Ji-Wu always took his work seriously. 

Even with this Sports Day, he had helped make the reservations to the hotel. He also made sure the supplier would send the vests on time. Ji-Su did his part and, though it wasn't much, he still felt like he had a right to be proud.

Therefore, hearing Ji-Won's derisive tone made him feel crossed and upset with his brother.

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On the other hand, Ji-Won looked like he couldn't care less about Ji-Su's feelings. He avoided even looking him in the eye. 

Although Ji-Won's posture was less offensive than before, his entire body still radiated with annoyance. All he wanted to do was to leave and be rid of Ji-Su's presence. He feared that, if he were to spend one more minute there, he might not be able to refrain from punching the younger man to the ground. 

But if that were to happen and their father learned of it, Ji-Won's life at Kangji Tourism might become unbearable. Consequently, he tried his best to keep his impulses in check.

After a short moment of silence, Ji-Won finally addressed Ji-Su again in a cold manner.

"It's your business what you do and how you live your life. Whether you arrive late or even show up at work in the first place, it's none of my concern." 

Ji-Won paused, eying Ji-Su's fingers. The silver necklace was still tangled between the younger man's fingertips. 

Suddenly displaying a resolute attitude, Ji-Won reached out a hand, turning over his palm.

"Give me the necklace you have found and let's end this conversation here. I've had enough of you for one day." 

"And why should I give it to you?" Ji-Su asked, raising his eyebrows in curious astonishment.

For a moment, he had forgotten all about the piece of jewelry he was currently holding onto. 

At Ji-Won's reminder, Ji-Su slowly brought the necklace up at eye level. Then he fell silent, his gaze shifting between the ring and Ji-Won's face.

"Why? That's because…" Ji-Won hesitated, frantically searching for the right words. "Because Miss Park is my employee and that necklace belongs to her." he eventually said, sounding certain of every word being true and to the point.

"Is that so?" Ji-Su contemplated quietly. He stared intently at Ji-Won, trying to peer behind his brother's expression.

"Yes. Though I do not see how this is any of your business." Ji-Won finally snapped. 

He took a step forward and, before Ji-Su could react, he snatched the necklace from between the other man's fingers.

The silver thread slid away from the younger man's hold and landed inside Ji-Won's palm.

Without even looking at it, Ji-Won closed his fingers around the necklace and placed it in one of his pockets.

"I'll see you tomorrow. That is, if you deign to show up." he said with contempt.

"Don't worry. I will be here." Ji-Su replied confidently.

As he watched Ji-Won walk away, a sudden thought occurred to Ji-Su. 

It was strange to see his brother act like that in front of others. Normally, he would have ignored Ji-Su entirely. Yet, this time, he came up to him and even interrupted in his conversation with Su-Jin. 

At that moment, Ji-Su couldn't be sure of what all this could mean, but he made a resolution in finding out nonetheless.. For that purpose, it appeared that he would have to stay near Su-Jin, see if there was something going on between Ji-Won and her, something that perhaps might help him get closer to his brother.

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