The Omega Is Pregnant-Chapter 90

“I’d like to hear exactly what that rumor was... What was our Tae-seo thinking?”

Cornered, as if escape was no longer an option, Tae-seo let out a quiet sigh while still staring out the window.

“There was talk going around that I’m trying to steal hyung away from Seo Da-rae.”

“Seo Da-rae?”

At the sudden mention of the name, Kang Se-heon furrowed his brow. Tae-seo nodded.

“Something like, I’m harassing Seo Da-rae to take Kang Se-heon away from him? Unfortunately, there was that time I really did give Seo Da-rae a hard time over Kang In-hyuk, so a lot of people believe it.”

Since there was already a precedent, people found it easy to believe.

“Even if I came forward and said it wasn’t true, I doubt many people would take my word for it. And there’s already so much on my plate... I don’t know. I guess I just feel wronged?”

Once the words started coming, he found himself rambling without even realizing it. All the while, he kept an eye on Se-heon’s expression. Hoping he’d say something like, “Tae-seo really worries about stuff like that, huh?”

But Se-heon’s lips remained firmly sealed. As even the atmosphere around him grew heavier, Tae-seo, now more awkward than before, shifted his gaze uneasily.

“Hyung and Seo Da-rae have nothing to do with each other... right?”

Only now did Se-heon realize what kind of warning his grandfather had been trying to give him. The worry Tae-seo carried was no bigger than a speck of dust, but who could say how much it might grow?

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The next morning, Kang Se-heon stopped by the Chairman’s office for tea as soon as he arrived at work. The affectionate man who had sat across from the Chairman at dinner yesterday was nowhere to be seen; in his place was the sharply composed Executive VP of KH Group.

“You came to report in person?”

“Someone else is probably doing that already.”

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When Se-heon gave a short reply and looked down at his tablet, the displeasure on the Chairman’s face only deepened.

Normally, this brat wouldn’t show up unless summoned. But here he was, sitting like it was his rightful place first thing in the morning. He’d even brought the tea himself and sent the secretary away. Acting all spoiled, something he hadn’t even done as a kid.

“How long do you plan to keep this up?”

“Until I get the answer I want, I guess.”

“Out with it, then.”

“I intend to.”

Se-heon acted like he didn’t have a single regret. But inside, it was a different story. He had spent the entire night replaying Tae-seo’s words in his head.

Tae-seo had mentioned Seo Da-rae and exposed his own anxiety, but something about it felt off. If it was just about Da-rae, it could’ve been cleared up like last time. But Yoon Tae-seo had used Seo Da-rae as a cover to hide himself.

Thinking about why led to a clear conclusion.

Tae-seo—at least the Yoon Tae-seo he knew—wasn’t someone who would be easily shaken just because he was being criticized for something he’d done wrong. In fact, he’d probably scoff and say, “Isn’t it weirder that no one said anything when I was acting like that?” That’s who he was. So for someone like Tae-seo to feel wronged enough to go public with their relationship just didn’t add up.

“Was I the reason for Tae-seo’s worry?”

When he re-centered his focus on himself, all the pieces fit perfectly.

Se-heon turned to Chairman Kang Hak-jung and demanded the truth. The Chairman clicked his tongue as he looked at his grandson’s face.

“So you didn’t come out of curiosity, but to confirm it.”

Chairman Kang leaned back in his chair.

“That kid... he’s bold, but there are delicate parts to him. Even when he’s completely covered in mud, he still smiles—yet he won’t let a single speck of dirt touch the things he treasures.”

Recalling the Tae-seo he’d seen so far, Chairman Kang let out a low sigh. When it comes to jewels, the mud would wash away easily in flowing water anyway.

“That’s how he shows love, that kid.”

That was Tae-seo’s way of loving.

“So I had him do the interview. I wanted to reshape the image that had been pinned on him. Tae-seo thought it’d be enough to just calm the rumors at school, but that wasn’t good enough for me.”

Since the kid was looking after his foolish grandson, Chairman Kang wanted to take care of him in return.

“Are we done? If you’ve asked all your questions, go back downstairs.”

Even with the Chairman’s dismissal, Kang Se-heon didn’t get up. He could set aside the matter of Tae-seo for now—there was still one question left.

“Are you going to keep turning a blind eye to what’s going on inside the company?”

“I’m not sure what you’re referring to.”

“I think you know exactly what I mean.”

“You’re talking about putting In-hyuk in as an intern, aren’t you?”

Chairman Kang brushed it off like it was no big deal, but Se-heon had no intention of letting it slide.

“He said he wanted to learn on-site. What’s the problem with that?”

“If that’s the case, he should’ve gone through the proper hiring process.”

“Just think of it as a rolling recruitment.”

“You know that kind of management will cause problems, don’t you?”

“Do as you see fit. I’ll do things my way.”

Chairman Kang Hak-jung concealed his intentions, as if he intended to take a completely different path from Kang Se-heon.

“What do you mean by that?”

“Just like you said, I’ve been holding on to my son too tightly all this time. I know that well... but letting go isn’t easy.”

At the uncharacteristically soft reply, Se-heon furrowed his brow. Until now, the Chairman had never run the company with such leniency. He was suddenly defending his son—Se-heon couldn’t help but wonder why.

“Uncle has joined hands with Wona Group. The product coming out from their side could destroy our project.”

“No matter who wins, I don’t stand to lose. If things go well for you, the company stock price rises. If Wona succeeds, Su-hak profits. Isn’t that a win either way?”

“Are you using this as a trial?”

“They’re the ones who want to rise. What am I supposed to do? You just take good care of In-hyuk.”

“Are you saying you’re fine with me cutting him off at my level?”

“That’s up to whoever’s in charge.”

With Chairman Kang making it clear he’d be stepping back, Se-heon rose from his seat as if there was nothing more to say. The moment he stepped out of the Chairman’s office, his secretary followed closely beside him.

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“What should we do about intern Kang In-hyuk?”

“Leave him be.”

“People are going to talk.”

“They probably already have. The moment In-hyuk came in as an intern.”

When Se-heon gave him a look that said “Don’t you agree?” the secretary fell silent. Just as he said, word had spread all throughout the company that the Chairman’s grandson had entered. A single rumor about the Executive VP’s hand-picked TF team wouldn’t change anything now.

“Find out everything you can.”

“Do you really need to go through your secretary for that? You could just ask me directly.”

A man interrupted with a voice that came out of nowhere. The moment Se-heon confirmed it was Kang In-hyuk, the secretary tactfully stepped aside, leaving the two of them alone.

“Didn’t know you were so interested in the company. If you were, you should’ve come to learn during your school breaks.”

“What kind of college student, busy partying, would be interested in that?”

At In-hyuk’s defiant smirk, Se-heon turned to face him.

“Sounds like you’re still not interested, even now.”

“You’re right. My eyes are on something else.”

“How long do you think you’ll last with that kind of attitude?”

In-hyuk had been wearing a crooked smile this whole time, but as Se-heon’s overbearing gaze bore into him, he finally dropped the act. The hostile glint in his eyes stared straight at Se-heon, as if he wanted to break him in half right then and there.

“You think I can’t?”

The moment In-hyuk stepped forward, the distance between them closed in an instant.

“My father’s grinding his teeth trying to bring hyung down. He’s my dad, sure, but damn, he’s greedy as hell, right?”

Whether or not he was expecting Se-heon to agree, In-hyuk kept rambling.

“But as you know, in this world, you never know what’ll happen. If my dad comes out on top, the whole successor situation could change.”

“And if that doesn’t happen?”

“Then I’m on your side, aren’t I? I’ve got a foot in both camps—how can I lose? We’ve decided to come at you head-on, so let’s see how well you defend.”

In-hyuk was the one to step back from Se-heon first. After all the times he’d been pushed around by him, it felt like something finally loosened in his chest. Like a cool breeze was passing through—it made him smile without even realizing it.

“In-hyuk.”

At Se-heon’s low voice calling his name, In-hyuk stopped walking.

“Charging forward like that is good and all, but don’t you think you’re being a little reckless?”

In-hyuk’s smile slowly receded, swallowed back inside.