Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Incheon Airport terminal.

Yi-hyeon and Lee Seung-uk reserved Korean Air business class. Because not only Yi-hyeon but Lee Seung-uk also has large height so economy class is inconvenient.

What, it is not that there is no money.

Calculating time generously and departing there is a little time left until boarding time.

“Let’s look around the duty-free shop.”

“Yes.”

Said counted among the world’s airport duty-free shops and sure enough worth looking around. Yi-hyeon bought loafers to wear comfortably at BALLY and ivory-colored denim pants at D&G, and cashmere sweater at Versace.

Looking at Lee Seung-uk blankly looking at the displayed bottles in front of the liquor shop Yi-hyeon said.

“If there is something you want to eat buy one or two bottles. Drinking at the hotel will do.”

“Yes.”

Lee Seung-uk chose two bottles of whiskey and Yi-hyeon paid with the card. Lee Seung-uk also has a card in his own name but such expenses of course Yi-hyeon has to pay.

When Yi-hyeon and Lee Seung-uk boarded the plane the eyes of the business class flight attendants began to shine. They see such young and handsome Korean passengers after a long time. Moreover the two people are also wearing clothes well.

“What kind of man would he be? Doesn’t seem an idol.”

“Well, age looks young like a student, but seeing the attitude looks very skilled.”

“But, what is the passenger beside? Though dressed well, the impression was rough.”

“Completely, there is comparison. Kikik.”

The flight attendants a little excited and whispering the purser looked smiling.

‘You guys when doing so.’

Even without that the excellent business class service became even more perfect on this day. Sharp-eyed Lee Seung-uk gradually swept the flight attendants and said one word to Yi-hyeon.

“Representative, that flight attendant seems interested in the representative. Keeping hovering around. Shall I receive the contact? When arriving in New York the representative contact directly.”

“Noisy.”

Did this kid go crazy? Why does he step forward and receive the contact?

So, that flight attendant··· hmm the face looks young but the chest is large. Ait, let’s just sleep.

The flight attendant Lee Seung-uk mentioned succeeded in giving her business card to Yi-hyeon for sure. Serving a drink to Yi-hyeon and inserting her business card under the tissue.

When Yi-hyeon who was about to unfold and use the tissue discovered that business card and was puzzled the flight attendant who was looking at Yi-hyeon in front of the galley a little apart slightly bowed her head and smiled.

Sharp-eyed Lee Seung-uk beside turns his head and smiles.

- That woman has favor toward Yi-hyeon. Now the probability that if Yi-hyeon only extends his hand she will fall is 99 percent.

‘Does Sion not even sleep?’

Anyway the two people arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Meeting Congressman McGregor is priority, but he in Washington had said to Yi-hyeon when calling a few days ago.

“Come to New York, Yi-hyeon. Anyway the law firm is also in New York. In the US too money is in New York. Haha.”

“Understood. Let’s go to New York.”

The two people rode a taxi and went to the hotel. The hotel Yi-hyeon had Lee Seung-uk reserve is The Plaza.

Needless to say the highest grade hotel across Central Park, and Columbus Circle where shops one can shop are lined is also close. Though first-class hotels such as Aman or Ritz-Carlton are lined around, Yi-hyeon chose here. Because he thought The Plaza Hotel has value exceeding the quality of facilities and service.

But the facilities··· honestly very worn. Cost-performance crash!

Reservation also in cases like Christmas season is full from 1 year ago they say, but whether Lee Seung-uk used some residual skill he reserved cleanly. Whether because Christmas season has not started yet is unknown.

But, when coming to New York one has to stay at Plaza or Waldorf Astoria!

New York is the first since 5 years ago when visiting to hold the parents’ funeral. Now here Yi-hyeon starts full-scale business.

“Representative, isn’t this too expensive a hotel?”

Lee Seung-uk who got off the taxi said to Yi-hyeon looking at the hotel’s exterior. The antique exterior even at first glance in a position facing Central Park made Lee Seung-uk intimidated.

“To do expensive business one has to stay at a good hotel. We will become first-class businessmen from now on so have to stay at a good hotel from the beginning.”

“Yes.”

Entering the hotel lobby Lee Seung-uk checking in Yi-hyeon’s phone vibrated brrr. Someone contacted the roaming phone.

“Yi-hyeon, Yi-hyeon! Where are you? That, Plaza Hotel? I will go right away. Don’t move and wait.”

Amy McGregor who said she entered the journalism doctoral course at Princeton again. The one who called him and confirmed the schedule from a few days before Yi-hyeon departed from Korea.

Now already evening so when she comes have to eat or something. There are a few decent restaurants here. Champagne Bar, The Palm Court···

When Yi-hyeon and Lee Seung-uk washed in each room and came down in comfortable attire coincidentally Amy arrived. She in a large luggage bag and winter rain coat and boots attire ran to Yi-hyeon with a brightly shining face.

“Kyaak! Yi-hyeon, Yi-hyeon. How long has it been?”

“Haha, Amy. Became prettier.”

Barely detached Amy who was embracing Yi-hyeon and pouring kisses madly in The Plaza Hotel lobby.

A bit embarrassing. With people all watching like this··· eh? Coming to senses and looking around there are no gazes looking at the two people. Just everyone busy doing their own work.

As expected here is New York!

“Since time has come first let’s eat. Oh, here is Mister Lee. My secretary.”

Amy only then saw Lee Seung-uk and smiled brightly and greeted.

“Hi, I’m Amy.”

“Nice to meet you Mam. I’m Seung wook Lee.”

Yi-hyeon once hit the back of Lee Seung-uk who tensed tightly in front of the blue-eyed beauty and asked Amy.

“First let’s eat?”

“Good! Hmm··· there would be a restaurant worth eating in this hotel.”

“Ah, when I looked there is ‘The Palm Court’ and ‘The Champagne Bar’.”

“Let’s go to the Champagne Bar. I have eaten there before.”

Amy chose the Champagne Bar without two words.

At first what meal at a bar? but Yi-hyeon who sat in the seat nodded looking at the course coming out straight according to Amy’s order.

Comes out well according to formality. Lee Seung-uk sitting beside is eating properly using fork and knife without a bit of deviation.

Looking at his stiff appearance Yi-hyeon smirked. It seems he mastered dining etiquette before coming to the US.

“Eat comfortably. Not even seeing an interview.”

“Yes.”

Round circular table.

Three people are sitting, looking at Yi-hyeon taking care of Lee Seung-uk Amy began to have interest.

“Mister Lee right? You seem not a simple secretary of Yi-hyeon.”

Amy’s words are correct. If a secretary one does not eat together with the boss. But Lee Seung-uk already became a special existence to Yi-hyeon.

The speed of learning the work of taking care of investment-related materials etc. that Yi-hyeon instructed is also outstanding but the loyalty to Yi-hyeon is almost the level of a fanatic treating the cult leader so Yi-hyeon also began to take care of him specially.

“Secretary and guard. Miss McGregor.”

At those words Amy just laughed. She also hangs escorts behind because of status, but does not eat at one table with the escort.

But understood. Because it is what Yi-hyeon does.

Meanwhile Lee Seung-uk became a feeling of sitting on a needle cushion now. Because the representative said to eat together he sat at the same table as the guest without any thought.

Such a mistake!

Moreover that blue-eyed beauty does not take her gaze off the representative for even a moment. An appearance exactly fallen in love no matter who sees so continuing to see that appearance from beside is also a little··· hard.

Regardless of such Lee Seung-uk’s inner thoughts Yi-hyeon continued the conversation with Amy.

“When does Congressman McGregor come to New York?”

“Hmm, said it will be around the afternoon the day after tomorrow. Said there is a schedule of visiting the White House together with the House speaker.”

Yes, since a big shot level congressman of the House he goes to the White House and meets the US president too.

“So tomorrow go to the law firm with me. Father said to help Yi-hyeon’s work.”

Yi-hyeon nodded. That does not matter. Since a law firm the McGregor family has shares in Amy going together will also do.

That way around the time the meal was ending someone approached Yi-hyeon’s table. Large height and belly a little out, but wore a neat suit and neatly combed back silver hair.

“Miss McGregor?”

“Oh! Mister Sinclair. Really long time no see.”

Amy who became a glad expression stood up from the seat and lightly embraced the old gentleman.

“Is Congressman McGregor healthy? These days almost not coming to New York.”

When the gentleman smiled calmly and said Amy laughed largely.

“Haha. Mister Sinclair, father says the complicated New York is uncomfortable. So if no special matter just stays at the Washington house.”

At Amy’s words the gentleman opened his mouth largely and laughed.

“Hahat. The congressman would have half of New York’s money but such words. This is disappointing.”

“I will definitely convey those words to father.”

Amy received the words winking and then soon turned to Yi-hyeon and said.

“Mister Sinclair, here is Yi-hyeon who came from Korea. Mister Yi-hyeon Song. Also my guest and also father’s guest. To meet this person father decided to come to New York the day after tomorrow.”

Amy who once greatly raised Yi-hyeon. Then introduces the gentleman toward Yi-hyeon.

“Yi-hyeon this person, Mister Sinclair is the general manager of this hotel.”

The gentleman named Sinclair was listening carefully to Amy’s words and then immediately handed his prepared business card to Yi-hyeon and greeted politely.

“Edward Sinclair. Just call me Eddie. Mister Song.”

“Song Yi-hyeon. I have not prepared a name card yet.”

Sinclair holding the hand Yi-hyeon held out said.

“What does that matter, since the guest of Congressman McGregor and Miss McGregor. When coming to this hotel from now on please contact me in advance. I will serve well.”

Quite exceptional and excessive reception. If the general manager of this The Plaza that status is not easy.

By custom the hotel’s general manager exercises full authority regarding the hotel’s operation. Not only personnel of hotel internal employees and executive officers but also at the peak of almost all work such as arrangement of businesses and operation policy.

Such a person is politely greeting Yi-hyeon regardless of age.

In fact he received a report from a subordinate as soon as Amy entered the hotel. Since the young lady of the McGregor family second to none in the US the general manager himself has to take care directly. So around the time the group’s meal was ending he went and greeted politely. But what, isn’t Amy taking care of this young Easterner in front very carefully.

So Sinclair cannot help but become polite to Yi-hyeon too.

Yi-hyeon looking at such him thought inwardly.

Probably minding more the words of being Congressman McGregor’s guest.

Anyway trees are shade and people are names. Have to earn a lot of money and succeed too.

* * *

Next day Yi-hyeon and Lee Seung-uk, Amy rode Amy’s car and went to the law firm.

McGregor & Sunnyside Law Firm.

The law firm’s building near Lincoln Center was majestic and modern. Already over 40 years since established, and has branches in San Francisco and Houston Chicago etc. of the US and also has branches in London and Frankfurt Paris. The number of lawyers and patent attorneys, accountants who signed formal employment contracts excluding temporary contract workers exceeds 15,000 truly a legal empire.

When getting off the car Amy’s escort drives, a few people came out to the building entrance and were waiting. All whether waited outside quite a bit the nose tips are red.

“Welcome, Miss McGregor.”

“Thank you. But the name···?”

When Amy asked the middle-aged man who opened the door, he quickly answered.

“Harry Growson. Received contact from the congressman.”

“Yes, Mister Growson. Since we have no time, let’s process the work quickly.”

Amy’s attitude was confident and unhindered.

Indeed since the daughter of a world-class wealthy person and the substantial owner of this law firm.

In the luxurious and majestic office Yi-hyeon met several lawyers. Today Yi-hyeon unlike yesterday’s casual attire wore a navy color suit well. No matter how much the US lawyers in work are picky about attire.

Because the customers they deal with are all not easy figures so they do not show a bit of lax appearance.

They the same for the dealing Yi-hyeon. Wearing a suit like this and tightening the tie and firming the competitive spirit.

“The funds I am operating in the US are currently about 2.5 billion dollars. An amount unreasonable for an individual to operate, first if your company has a legal and rational operation plan, I want to hear that first.”

“Heuheum.”

“Krum.”

The lawyers sitting facing in the conference room opened their mouths wide.

This young Easterner has that much funds? Looking no way received someone’s investment funds at a young age. Perhaps a figure about the famous Korea’s chaebol third generation?

Even Amy sitting beside is surprised.

“Oh, Yi-hyeon was that rich?”

Yi-hyeon just smiled slightly to Amy who was looking blankly at him and asking and ended.

Because now is the time to concentrate on work.

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