The Secret Bride's
Episode 9: Larry the news anchor

Larry looked at the woman in front of him, he smiled considering how to finally give up on this woman, Back then, if Valerei did not directly reject her then he would be stuck in a false hope of no brim. Their limited relationships will become more limited.

At least the relationship that has been established is not interrupted just because of his selfishness to have. He thought back, it was not impossible that Larry forced Valerei to accept his feelings, but what was it that could hold on and make Valerei stay silent and not refuse? If that was so possible he would lose more than he wanted and their friendship would be even more confusing.

Luckily Valerei was quicker to decide. Larry you always say that there's a price to pay when we hurt someone. You know very well, that way you won't hurt anyone. You told me yourself, when you do business you have absolute terms that can not be contested, I also have conditions and I can not go without it, you can choose.

The words always made him realize that there were things he could not disturb even if he could. Now he feels more comfortable. Their friendship felt more real than back then and there were no regrets nor Valerei. Might as well.

He often said that his sister was the standard in choosing a woman, it was also not a lie, for him Ji Hyo was a perfect woman who had some traits like Valerei. He could have called Valerei but calling Valerei's name the standard of choosing women would have been misunderstood by many and more importantly he didn't want it to make Valerei uncomfortable.

Larry also remembered it wasn't just him who liked Valerei back then. Frederick, his best friend also liked Valerei, only Frederick did not express feelings like himself. Valerei is not a very beautiful woman according to many people but for these two men a woman like Valerei has its own charm.

The story of how he and Valerei ended up being friends was very ordinary. His sister, Ji Hyo is a classmate of Valerei, they are familiar because Valerei often comes to visit the money residence. Unlike Frederick who has a special story in private meeting with Valerei. He was suddenly envious when he remembered the past.

"Your plan, you're not gonna say it, are you?" Larry became curious as to what this friend of his would surprise

"You like surprises, not better if you don't know" said Valerei

"When curious, fine. Let's see how you handle this matter" Valerei shook his head at Larry's overly dramatic tone. Larry fell silent after his words, he wanted to ask Valerei but was disinclined.

After a few minutes Larry had finished his meal he called valerei. "Vi"

"Hemm, why?" Valerei looked at Larry with raised eyebrows

"Do you think I can find a woman who loves me? You know, I've never thought of this before but seeing you makes me wonder" she asked Valerei

"You doubt God, Larry. No one knows the future, we just try to live it every day well. I don't know what you think of a soul mate. But for me, it's like a mirror because every day we have to improve ourselves towards the better so may the Almighty give the best of his side. If you believe in God, then pray as you are taught." Valerei was clearly at his best.

Larry smiled at Valerei's words. He's still the way he used to be, "Thank you, I wish you all the best" Larry said.

"For you too" said Valerei

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Elsewhere there was a woman proudly preparing for her wedding, The smile never faded, everyone could see how lucky this woman was. Jesica Kim, the woman who will marry Rey. She had been waiting for her title as the great mistress of Rey's house for a long time.

"I want everything to be perfect, no one to miss, understand!?" his orders arrogantly. Jesica looked over the dress she was going to wear on her wedding day, she walked past some servants

Whisperers

"You know the man who's getting married?" said one of the store staff

"Who is that?" said another officer

"He's Mr. Rey, this building is one of his. I heard the woman (pointing jesica) snatched the master from his wife. Until now the whereabouts of his wife is unknown, some say that the wife of the master was killed by the woman, some say that the master expelled his wife because of the snake woman's incitement." The other officer who heard it creeped out. He had also heard of the gossip but he thought it was just stories with no origin. If the news is true, he does not think there are evil women in this beautiful world.

"Just look at this woman looking evil, a person like master could be fooled meaning this woman was really cunning. Just look at how he commands, haughty!" said one officer with dislike

"Where do you know?" said an employee who just joined

Jesica who heard that was so angry that she called the store manager

"Fired them!” he insisted on the manager of the store while pointing at the employees who were whispering.

Wisely the manager saluted and said, "Sorry, if you may know what they did to make you angry?"

Jessica's face flushed in anger, "You don't know who I am? If I say fire ya fire."

"We evaluate every employee every month, the company will act decisively in case of violations. But if not, we also have rules to defend the employee who is blamed without clarity" said the manager once again. Jesica was very angry and then came out of the building.You will see soon I will be a big lady.

The servants did not even lower their heads, they just stood up as usual, nor did they appear agitated. "Go back to work" the manager told employees.

Jessica was upset, she went back to the car.

"Bad, how dare they! Tell Rey I want to change my wedding dress designer immediately" Jessica got angry and threw a drink at the employee Rey hired.

They're already in the car. Jesica was so angry.

"I don't think it's a good idea, miss, you must be unhappy" she said calmly.

Jessica was silent, she knew full well that she couldn't make Rey angry. True too, if Rey to cancel the marriage can be serious.

"If you want I can tell you about you…."

"No need, it's better not to upset Rey" Jessica said quickly before the female employee surnamed Yoon finished her sentence.

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Darren Lee Mansion

"Han, where's my wife?" ask Lee Seok Hoon

"Madam, just arrived, is now resting in his room Mister." Han had just wanted to report to his boss but Hoon preceded him asking.

Hoon, who had been in his study and went to see his wife, opened the main room door and saw his wife busy typing on a laptop.

"You're at work?" Darren sat on the sofa opposite the small work desk that Valerei had just placed in the master room, Valerei looked up at the source of the voice Then nodded

"Va" called Seok Hoon in a firm but not loud voice

"Hmm?" he said it again, then covered his mouth with a palm. She just remembered her husband dislikes it if his question is answered with just a nod or a mutter.

"Yes" Valerei replied at last.

Seok Hoon let out a short breath. "We talk" he ordered

"Is this about Rey?" valerei said, then sat down in front of her husband

"Larry's always quick to find allies, isn't he?" Seok Hoon had thought that one of his best friends would definitely contact his wife. He just guessed the first person to come was Larry.

Hearing that Valerei laughed, "Larry just wanted to talk, instead of him going to the club."

"What are you gonna do, you guys planning something?" Seok Hoon knows that meeting his wife and Larry can't be just a story. He knew Larry was the one who disliked Jessica the most, they must have been up to something.

Valerei looked at the man in front of her, there's no way I can keep this a secret. "What if I kept this a secret you'd be mad? Can I keep it a secret until it's all over?"

"If I want you to tell me a story? Can you tell me everything?" Seok Hoon asked back and did not answer Valerei's question

"I can't possibly refuse." The story of the meeting with Larry and the plan Valerei had put together.

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