Chapter 113 - Fittest survive

"I'd admit if I was wrong, Grandfather. But what did I do this time? I simply wanted to eat some instant noodles since I haven't had them for a long time.

However, mother did not like the idea of that and threw away the pot on her own. If you don't believe me, you can check mother's hand and see if it is scalded or not. 

Worried that it might cause more pain to mother or leave a ugly scar, I poured cool water on them since the hot water was splashed all over their body." Jinhee sobbed at the end.

All the maids and butlers present heard their words clearly, and if Youngchul treated Jinhee unfairly, then it will be gossiped by all servants. 

Not much time is taken for the gossips to reach the outsiders' ears, and since Minjoon's spot as the next heir is not confirmed, it will not be in their favour to create more trouble.

"Go to your room," Lee Youngchul ordered whilst staring at Jinhee sternly. 

Nodding docilely, Jinhee wiped the tears from her eyes and walked out of the kitchen. Before leaving the kitchen, she stopped beside Jinkyung for a second.

"Do I need to recommend a plastic surgeon for you?" Jinhee whispered into her ear. Joy could be deciphered from her voice.

After that, Jinhee took a step forward when Jinkyung turned towards Jinhee with an angered expression. 

"What do you mean!?" Jinkyung questioned— her tone showed how curious she was at this moment.

Once again, halting in her movements, Jinhee tilted her head to look at Jinkyung. Her countenance immediately turned nervous and concerned.

"Jinkyung, I don't know how to say it," Jinhee voiced out, "But your clothes have become see through and uhm...But if you prefer it this way, I won't say anything."

Many of the male servants were ogling at Jinkyung's body, and some of them had their cheeks coloured in red. 

Noticing that, Jinkyung's eyes widened in horror, and crossing her arms over her chest, she immediately sat down. This was the most humiliating day of her life! 

"What are you doing? Bring a towel for my sister and mother!" Jinhee ordered to the maid, and the maid immediately rushed to bring them.

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Stepping into her room, a satisfied smile came over Jinhee's face, and she let out a yawn. The mother and daughter duo became a joke in front of all the servants' eyes today.

As Jinhee closed the door, the cold air from outside blew in, and Jinhee shivered. Turning back, she noticed that the door to the veranda was wide open.

"Strange, I remember closing it before going outside," Jinhee mumbled as she walked towards the veranda.

Shuddering after a wave of cool breeze, Jinhee voiced out, "I should change into something warmer."

As Jinhee was about to close the door, her eyes widened when she noticed something, and she took a step back.

The lock to the veranda was broken, meaning someone had sneaked into her room. There was only one name that came into Jinhee's mind— Kwon Youngmi.

Hastily, going to her desk, Jinhee searched through the things on it messily. Jinhee started to panic, and nervousness was visible on her expressions.

"Where could it be? Where is it?" Anxiety could be perceivable in Jinhee's tone.

That's when, a book fell down on the ground, and noticing that, Jinhee leaned down. Her hands trembled and eyes showed how frightened she was at this moment.

As Jinhee picked up the book by holding its backbone, a small note fell down. Putting down the book on the floor, Jinhee fell down on the ground.

Horror was noticeable on her features as she stared at the piece of paper. Slowly, Jinhee moved her hand towards the direction of the paper.

Holding the paper tightly in her hand, Jinhee dreaded to open it. All her nightmares and pains became vivid to her, as she gradually proceeded to open it.

Her heart started pulsating faster, and   Jinhee felt as if her heart would burst out of her chest. Her breathing rate increased as she skimmed her eyes over the contents of the note.

"Let's have a fun time together, alright?" The note read, and there was a smiley face attached to it.

It was her, Kwon Youngmi, and even this time, she remained unsuccessful in avoiding her eyes. This was definitely what she needed to confirm everything.

In her last life, Youngmi left a note in the same style before the torture had started, and unlike this time, Jinhee noticed it much later in her last life.

Patting her hand over her chest, Jinhee voiced out, "Calm down, Jinhee. Calm down! You won't be beaten by Kwon Youngmi this time around. You have grown smarter. Calm down, Jinhee. Calm down."

Since Kwon Youngmi had chosen Jinhee as her target, her life could no longer be threatened by the Lee family for Youngmi preferred to kill her targets by herself.

Her grandfather Dowon was almost powerless against Kwon Youngmi, who was the president's daughter, and she did not want to get him in trouble by getting him involved. 

Han Taeho— He was the only option left to her in the end. 

For the sake of succeeding in this life, she had to seek for Han Taeho's help, and she had to strengthen up against the fact that he had murdered her in her previous life.

She wouldn't be forgiving him. After all he did, it was impossible for her to do so. Nonetheless, she'll be using him to her benefits.

After all, only the fittest survive.