MTLNOVEL Chapter 15: THE FINAL STRAW
"AND THAT's the story."
Garam raised an eyebrow after listening to Song Sihyuk's story about how his family dealt with the HMG Group.
He still couldn't wrap his head around it.
But I realized his family loves this hyung if his father was willing to give up on a billion-won contract just to clean up after his mess.
Song Sihyuk's father even allowed him to get married to a Beta temporarily.
However…
"So, what's the 'little experiment?'" Garam asked, knitting his eyebrows. "Tell me."
Song Sihyuk raised an eyebrow before finally giving him a proper response. "Let me change you into an Omega, Lim Garam."
Ah, this hyung must have lost his mind.
But Song Sihyuk also looked serious.
Wait, is it even possible to change a Beta into an Omega?
"I know it sounds crazy, but I want to test how special my pheromones are," Song Sihyuk said. "I have friends who are currently making pills that could potentially turn Betas into Omegas."
Oh.
"The experiment won't start right away, but I need your answer now since I'll be leaving for New York next week," Song Sihyuk said. "I don't want to rush you, but I don't have much time left here. If you accept my offer, then I'll accept yours— I'll buy your crappy idol agency, clear you off the debt under your name, and support your debut. Even though I won't be here for the next five years, I'll make sure there are people who will help you become a successful idol."
Okay, the offer was really tempting.
But there were things he needed to clear first.
"You'll still allow me to debut even after I sign a marriage contract with you?"
"Our marriage will be secret. My grandfather will be furious if he finds out I married a Beta," Song Sihyuk explained. "Only my parents would know about our secret marriage. But, don't worry— they won't require you to act like a proper son-in-law to them."
That was a relief.
And, damn, the offer had just become more tempting.
But can I really live as an Omega once my body changes?
"I'll give you three days to decide," Song Sihyuk said. "For now, go home and rest."
Garam could only nod, couldn't find the right words to say at that moment.
This Hyung is really weird…
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TO BE FAIR, Song Sihyuk's offer wasn't that bad.
It's not like I'm attached to my life as a Beta.
That was all Garam could think while in the backseat of the car that Jung Han— Song Sihyuk's secretary— was driving.
I mean, I don't even have a strong will to live.
He wouldn't have slit his throat if he was that determined to stay alive.
So, being an Omega wouldn't bother me. Probably. It would be annoying if I start smelling pheromones, and Alpha would probably flock to me since I'm good-looking.
But, this time, the pros outweighed the cons.
Suhyuk Hyung will clear my debt, and he'll even help me succeed as an idol.
The scary part was the experiment.
They're going to make me take drugs, won't they? I don't want to be an addict, so I better ask more about it later with Sihyuk Hyung later.
"Garam-ssi, we're here."
Argh.
Garam really didn't want to face his stepmother and stepbrother.
They didn't even send me a single text message when I was away for more than a week.
Plus, that bastard Seo Minwoo sold him to those Alphas.
I better confront that stupid stepbrother of mine.
Hence, Garam dragged himself out of the car…
… only to be greeted by his suitcase, backpacks, and personal belongings that were scattered around the garden.
What the hell?
"Garam-ah, is that you?"
Oh.
It was the ahjumma who would come once a week to wash his stepmother's clothes because his stepmother couldn't trust Garam with the laundry.
She's the only employee that my stepmother can afford.
"Ahjumma, why are my things here?" Garam asked, confused. Well, at the back of his head, he already knew the answer. But he still wanted a confirmation. "Where is Minwoo Hyung? And my stepmother."
"Dear, your stepmother and stepbrother have already fled to another country," the ahjumma said worriedly. "They also sold this house to someone else— and the new owner asked me to wait here and let you know that they want you gone the soonest."
What the fuck?
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