CHAPTER 110: AN ALPHA’S WRATH

"ABEOJI, have you heard from Appa?"

Song Sihyuk, a grown man, wouldn’t have dropped by his Alpha father’s hotel suite had he not needed to ask about it.

At almost 3AM, at that.

It’s afternoon in Korea, though.

Anyway, Song Sihyuk could have just called.

But his Alpha father would often ignore calls because he didn’t like talking on the phone.

You have to text Abeoji first if you want him to pick up your call.

So, going straight to his Alpha father’s hotel suite was faster than waiting for him to pick up his phone.

I knew Abeoji would be awake anyway at this hour because of jet lag.

"I talked to your appa one hour ago," his Alpha father said. "He’s already in the golf club with Lim Garam. Why?"

"That’s also the last message I got from my wife," Song Sihyuk said, frowning. "Lim Garam wasn’t picking up my phone either."

"Son, why would your wife pick up your call if he was busy playing golf with your appa?"

"But his bodyguard wasn’t picking up my call either."

"He must be busy carrying your wife’s stuff. The golf club has several courses. So, they might be wandering around."

Tsk.

Song Sihyuk knew that his Alpha father was right.

But he couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was wrong.

And my gut feeling is almost never wrong.

"Can I just go home, Abeoji?"

"Don’t be ridiculous, Song Sihyuk," his Alpha father said, scoffing. "You’ve been promoted as SG Telecom’s CEO after we successfully launched the 5G network in 13 cities throughout Korea. SG Telecom started the world’s first 5G commercial service, so all eyes are on us at the moment."

Yeah, SG Telecom achieved such a huge milestone recently.

All three South Korean mobile carriers— with SG Telecom in the lead— are now offering 5G service to consumers and businesses. Plus, Ilsung Electronics also launched their new 5G-enabled smartphones.

In short, their business was doing great.

And the world is paying attention to South Korea at the moment.

That was exactly why Song Sihyuk and his Alpha father, along with other executives from SG Group and SG Telecom, were in the Silicon Valley at the moment.

SG Telecom was holding a tech summit there.

We hosted a gathering with tech companies here in Silicon Valley to take a lead role in nurturing more tech startups.

"Son, you’ll be SG Group’s Vice Chairman next year," his Alpha reminded him. "You’ll be the youngest person to reach that position in the company. You realize that you’ve bypassed your aunt and uncles, don’t you? Don’t make your grandfather regret his decision."

Tsk.

Song Sihyuk still wanted to argue, but he stopped when he finally got a text message from Shin Geon.

"Sir, apologize for the late response. We had to bring Lim Garam-nim to the infirmary because he suffered a light injury. Lim Garam-nim lost his footing and got a sprained ankle as a result. But the doctor assured that Lim Garam-nim is fine."

"Tsk. How can someone who dances around like he has no bones be clumsy at golf?"

"What’s wrong, son?"

"Shin Geon finally got back to me. He said Lim Garam lost his footing while playing golf."

"Ah. It’s a common injury for beginners. How is my son-in-law?"

"He suffered a sprained ankle, but Shin Geon said my wife is fine," Song Sihyuk said, and then he clicked his tongue. "I’m just annoyed that Lim Garam didn’t tell me."

"Isn’t it obvious that my son-in-law didn’t tell you because he knew he’d overreact?" His Alpha father sighed while shaking his head. "Son, it’s just a sprained ankle. Don’t worry too much."

"I’ll go back to my suite now, Abeoji," Song Sihyuk said, ignoring what his Alpha father just said. "See you at the conference later."

After leaving his Alpha father’s suite, he immediately called Lim Garam.

Fortunately, this time, his wife finally answered.

"Is everything alright, babe?"

"Hyung, I just got a sprained ankle. You probably heard already, right?"

"You should have called me right away."

"Hyung, I’m not going to die from a sprained ankle. Plus, even if I called you, what could you have done? You’re in the U.S."

Tsk.

"Even so, I don’t like it when you hide your injuries from me."

"Alright. I’m sorry."

"Don’t do it again, okay?"

"Yes, Hyung. But why are you still up? Isn’t it, like, 3AM there or something?"

"Because you weren’t picking up my call."

"Aigooya. Go to sleep, Hyung. Appa and I are still on a ’date.’"

"Don’t play golf for now."

"We’re just having tea. Don’t worry too much."

"Alright. I’ll call again later. Pick it up, okay?"

"Yes, Hyung. Good night."

"Yeah. Let’s video call later. Take care."

After the call ended, the nagging feeling in Song Sihyuk still didn’t disappear.

Something was wrong.

Is my wife hiding something from me?

He didn’t want to resort to spying, but...

Yeah, let’s do it.

Song Sihyuk called the ’spy’ that he planted in his Appa’s security team.

***

"GEON HYUNG, I’m sorry for making you lie to Sihyuk Hyung," Garam said, his heart heavy because he had to drag Shin Geon into his problem with his Alpha husband. "Don’t worry. I’ll do my best to protect you."

"It’s alright, Lim Garam-nim," Shin Geon said calmly. "It’s my choice to take your side. I’ll accept the consequences and not blame you for it, sir."

"You won’t be punished, I swear."

"Sir, you don’t have to protect me."

"But I want to," Garam said, gently patting Shin Geon’s shoulder. "I’ll protect you and Junho Hyung."

Shin Geon just gave him a small smile.

It’s already a huge feat since Geon Hyung rarely smiles.

"Garam-ah, let’s go."

Lee Wonjae returned to the infirmary after taking care of some stuff as the club president.

Now they were ready to go home.

We still have a lot of things to talk about.

Garam got up from his seat...

... and then he suddenly stumbled.

"Garam-ah."

"Sir."

Both Lee Wonjae and Shin Geon grabbed Garam by his arms.

Hence, he didn’t fall to the floor.

"I’m okay," Garam assured the two because it was obvious that he made them worry. "I just suddenly feel dizzy..."

He trailed off when he noticed how his Omega father-in-law and his bodyguard were looking at him.

They’re half-worried and half-confused?

And Shin Geon looked a bit uncomfortable.

"What’s wrong?"

"I’m sorry, sir," Shin Geon said, slightly flustered, before dropping Garam’s arm. "Your scent..."

"My scent?"

"Dear, I think you’ll get your first natural heat soon."

Garam’s eyes widened a bit. "My heat cycle is coming?"

’Natural’ heat cycle, to be precise.

The first one was induced by an illegal chemical, after all.

To be honest, Garam still couldn’t believe it.

But Appa is an Omega, so he would know.

"Let’s head to the hospital first, Garam-ah," Lee Wonjae said, holding Garam’s hand. "Let’s get you some heat suppressants."

Garam nodded, suddenly worried about his condition.

I thought birth control pills stop suppressants...

***

"YES, your pheromone level suggests you’re about to get your heat cycle, Garam-ssi."

Oh.

Garam suddenly felt nervous after Dr. Seong Kyungmin confirmed that he was about to go into heat.

Fortunately, he wasn’t alone.

"Kyungmin-ah, will my son-in-law be alright?" Lee Wonjae asked worriedly. "Garam just had a forced heat recently."

"Garam-ssi will be fine, Uncle Wonjae," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said. "But since this is technically Garam-ssi’s second heat cycle already, heat suppressants may not be enough. This time, I recommend spending his heat with Song Sihyuk."

Oh.

The suggestion made Garam flinch.

Do I want to sleep with Sihyuk Hyung after everything I’ve found out?

"Is there something wrong, Garam-ssi?" Dr. Seong Kyungmin asked worriedly. "Please don’t hesitate to tell me what you’re feeling at the moment."

"Doc, I don’t want to spend my heat with Sihyuk Hyung..."

"Alright. We’ll find an alternative, then. Song Sihyuk won’t be back anytime soon anyway."

Garam blinked, surprised by Dr. Seong Kyungmin’s reaction once again. "Are you not going to ask why, Doc?"

Seong Kyungmin gave Garam a small smile. "Like I’ve said before, you don’t have to explain everything to me, Garam-ssi."

Oh, right.

Dr. Seong did say something like that.

"I assume you want to keep this a secret from Song Sihyuk?"

"Yes, Doc," Garam said nervously. "Can you keep this a secret from Hyung?"

"Of course," Dr. Seong Kyungmin assured Garam. "Plus, doctor-patient confidentiality exists."

Whew.

I’m relieved.

"We can trust Kyungmin, dear," Lee Wonjae said. "Out of all my son’s friends, he’s the only one I really like."

Garam nodded in agreement. "I can see why you like Dr. Seong, Appa."

***

SONG SIHYUK almost threw the phone in his hand while checking the pictures that were sent to him.

First, it was a picture of his Uncle Song Sangwook handing a business card to Lim Garam.

Second, it was a picture of Cho Dongpyo talking to Lim Garam in the same place.

And, finally...

That bastard Cho Dongpyo cut my wife’s face?

Unforgivable.

Seeing the picture of Lim Garam’s face with a bleeding cut on his face was enough to make Song Sihyuk livid.

Those people have a death wish, huh?

"Son, your pheromones," his Alpha father said sternly while they were in the elevator headed to the conference. "What happened? Why are you so angry?"

"Abeoji, do you still have affection for Uncle Sangwook since he’s your older brother?"

"Why are you suddenly bringing up your Uncle Sangwook?"

"I’m going to send Uncle Sangwook to jail."

"What?"

"And be prepared to have a sour relationship with Hanmi Chem from now on."

"Song Sihyuk, what are you saying?" his Alpha father asked nervously. "What are you planning to do this time?"

"I’m sorry, Abeoji," Song Sihyuk said coldly. "I’m going back to Korea now."

***

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