A Billionaire's Lost Love novel Chapter 1

"Mother, how many times must we discuss this?" Jinho groaned as he shuffled important papers on his desk.

"You can't blame me for constantly bringing up this topic, dear," his mother replied over the speakerphone. "You've done nothing but drown yourself in work. Your father and I aren't getting any younger."

"But I'm not the one who's responsible for continuing your bloodline," Jinho stopped as he looked at the phone. "In matters such as this, you should discuss this with Taeyoung."

His mother sighed and said, "Your brother still has a long way to go. You're the eldest and you're already set in your career. It's high time that you find a bride for yourself and settle down."

"Can't I decide that for myself?" he asked as someone lightly knocked on his door. It creaked open and his assistant, Kim Hyeongu, peeped through the small opening.

"I already agreed to that and look at where we are now," she replied. Jinho gestured for his assistant to enter as she continued, "You always ask for more time. Yet, it's been seven years since you said that. Still, you're on the top of the most eligible bachelors in our city." She added, "We already gave you enough time. Don't force us to do it for you."

"I know I asked for time. And I still do. My business has attracted more partners and expansion is inevitable. At this point, settling down is out of my priorities," he argued as Hyeongu arranged the new arrivals. Accidentally, Jinho bumped the other palets that Hyeongu carried. His eyes widened as the files scattered all over the floor. He offered to help but Hyeongu declined and started to pick up the papers.

"Until when will your business be your priority?" his mother answered. Jinho watched as Hyeongu collected the scattered files. But his world stopped when he saw a specific file.

"Jinho? Are you listening to me?" his mother raised her voice as it came out of fade.

"Oh, un, yes, Mother," he replied as he snapped back to reality. "Mother, can I call you back? I need to do something important."

His mother sighed. "Will you be joining us for dinner?"

"I'll let you know."

"Okay. Don't work too much."

"Yes. Bye." Jinho quickly turned off the speakerphone. He turned to his assistant and said, "Hyeongu, may I see that resume?"

Hyeongu's brows furrowed. He skimmed through his files and pulled out the first resume that he saw. He then showed it to his boss.

Jinho nodded eagerly and Hyeongu immediately handed it to him. Jinho read the resume and asked, "What's this for?"

"We currently have an opening for our production floors. She's one of the passed applicants," Hyeongu explained.

Jinho smiled and asked another, "Do we have a job opening here on our floor?"

Hyeongu thought carefully before he answered, "The only opening we have is the secretarial position. Miss Park has sent in her resignation letter and it was effective immediately."

Jinho nodded as he finished the resume. He handed it over to him and said, "Give the position to this applicant. Her credentials seem to be proper for the job."

As they headed to the elevator, Jinho couldn't help but allow a slight grin to appear on his face. He just couldn't believe that after such a long time, he found her at last. And to be able to have her as his secretary, he finally felt that it was his time to catch up with everything.

And throughout the night, only one name played over and over in his mind.

Ryuk Mingyu.

"For today's weather forecast, it will be a warm, sunny day from morning until the afternoon. But do remember to bring your umbrellas along as scattered rainfall is to be expected across the country…"

The radio newscaster faded into the background as I reviewed the job offer sent to me. It was sent via e-mail. But I took it upon myself to have it as print-outs so I could bring it everywhere.

My heart pounded and my hands shook as I read the job description. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I expect to be given such a high position at such a prestigious company. I was already thankful when I passed the evaluation as a regular employee. But when I was told that I was given the secretarial position, I was over the moon.

"First day at a new job?"

My head shot up as I saw the driver's eyes through the rearview mirror.

"Oh, um, yes," I replied with a nervous chuckle. My grip on the files tightened as I was reminded of the new territory I was about to enter.

The driver nodded and continued, "I'm sure you'll be just fine. You seem to be a person with a credible background. Where are you headed?"