How to Have a Baby Secretly-Chapter 67
Kang Jinwook stared quietly at Sunwoo, who was deep in thought. There was something Sunwoo didn’t know—Chairman Kang’s obsession with bloodlines and his insatiable desire for them was far more intense than anyone could imagine.
The founder of Taesung Group, the first chairman, had originally been a servant from a noble family, hiding his true identity as a dominant alpha. His desire to escape his humble roots had always been strong.
After the war that split the country into North and South, the first chairman felt an opportunity had finally arrived. He sold everything he could and accumulated a massive fortune. It was then that he revealed his alpha identity and proudly entered the ranks of the wealthy.
However, the first chairman could never shake off the feeling of inferiority about his origins. He had been a lowly servant under a noble family. That was his background.
This is why the first chairman focused intensely on marrying his children to noble heirs from prestigious families. His main goal was to combine his family with dominant alphas and high-ranking omega families.
The first chairman didn’t hesitate to bring in illegitimate children, so long as they came from a legally married couple, to secure dominant alphas or omega heirs.
Of course, these children hid their true origins and became part of the family’s official records, becoming tools to serve the family’s interests.
With the bloodline they had carefully cultivated, Taesung Construction grew to be a leader in civil engineering and construction during the rapid economic growth, eventually solidifying its position as a massive conglomerate.
This obsession with bloodlines had passed on directly to Kang Jinwook, the first chairman’s eldest son, and Kang Jinwook was equally fixated on bloodlines.
When he heard that his illegitimate son, Kang Jinwook, had manifested as an alpha, he brought him home. That was why Kang Jinwook wasn’t about to simply let Sunwoo go. He would soon figure out why their engagement was broken and, once he learned Sunwoo was pregnant, he would investigate whose child it was.
“Do you want to have the child taken from you right after giving birth?”
“No way. You really think the chairman would do that, not knowing whose child it is?”
“Still, you’re saying that?”
Kang Jinwook’s words struck deeper than anything else. Even though Sunwoo had suspected it, hearing it from Kang Jinwook made it all the more terrifying.
“Really? You’d go that far?”
Sunwoo couldn’t help but feel a pit in his stomach. Even if the situation was chaotic in the original story, hearing it like this was still too much to bear.
Wasn’t it obvious? He was going to take all the land Sunwoo had, just as the contract with Chairman Kang had explicitly stated.
“That doesn’t matter. Chairman Kang would try to drain your blood the moment he confirms the child’s existence, trying to figure out if it’s from his bloodline,” Kang Jinwook continued.
And he would use the child as leverage to strip Sunwoo of everything. Kang Jinwook didn’t spell it out, not wanting to shock Sunwoo more than necessary. After all, stress in the early stages of pregnancy wasn’t something to take lightly. He had planned to bring Sunwoo to Seoul for a checkup soon.
Despite knowing only a day ago that Sunwoo was pregnant, Kang Jinwook had already gone as far as to plan Sunwoo’s entire schedule.
“If I stay by your side, it will only cause more trouble. What if people misunderstand that the child is yours?” Sunwoo asked.
“I don’t care.”
Kang Jinwook’s response was indifferent as ever.
“You don’t care?” Sunwoo frowned deeply, clearly irritated by his nonchalance.
Kang Jinwook continued, unfazed by Sunwoo’s displeasure.
“You and I are engaged, aren’t we? So it doesn’t matter what rumors spread. And honestly, it might even work in your favor.”
“What do you mean?”
“I told you before. Chairman Kang has an unusual attachment to bloodlines. Once he learns you’re pregnant, he’ll want to confirm if the child is from his bloodline, whether it’s an alpha or omega. But because we’re engaged, he won’t act recklessly.”
Kang Jinwook wasn’t planning to tell Chairman Kang about Sunwoo’s pregnancy anytime soon. But he didn’t think it was necessary for Sunwoo to know all that yet. For now, it was up to Kang Jinwook to handle everything.
“Ah... That makes sense,” Sunwoo muttered, nodding, still feeling uneasy. He realized that with Kang Jinwook by his side, Chairman Kang would likely be kept at bay, at least for now.
Kang Jinwook, as the official successor of Taesung Group, would certainly be able to prevent Chairman Kang from meddling too much, even though Kang Jinwoo was still his son.
“How about we extend the contract?” Kang Jinwook suddenly suggested, as if waiting for Sunwoo to finish his thoughts.
“Extend it? For how long?”
“Until you give birth.”
“Wait, and what about after?”
Sunwoo’s concern was about after the baby was born. Before then, he needed to make sure Chairman Kang didn’t catch wind of the situation. But he also knew it was only a matter of time before Kang Jinwook found out.
“I’ll make sure you can go abroad after you give birth. You’ll leave without Chairman Kang knowing.”
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“Ah…”
Sunwoo was momentarily stunned by Kang Jinwook’s reply. Kang Jinwook seemed to think Sunwoo was worried and added more to reassure him.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure you won’t be uncomfortable once you’re there.”
But Sunwoo wasn’t surprised because of that.
“Why are you going to such lengths?”
That was what really puzzled him. No matter how much he thought about it, the conditions Kang Jinwook was offering didn’t align with the typical “conditions” of a deal. It seemed like everything he was doing was for Sunwoo’s sake.
‘Why?’
Sunwoo looked at Kang Jinwook, who was looking at him calmly, feeling an unfamiliar sense of realization.
At first, Kang Jinwook had been relentless about keeping Sunwoo from quitting his job, persistently chasing him. That was the Kang Jinwook Sunwoo had always known. Of course, he didn’t understand why Kang Jinwook wanted to keep him around so badly.
Now, it seemed that Kang Jinwook was doing everything to keep Sunwoo close. It felt as if he was making all these efforts to protect the child.
Sunwoo felt an overwhelming sense that there was something he didn’t know, something that had driven Kang Jinwook’s actions.
“Maybe you understand better than I do,” Kang Jinwook suddenly smiled bitterly, as if seeing through Sunwoo’s thoughts.
‘What is this, Kang Jinwook?’
This wasn’t just some business transaction. Sunwoo couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Why was Kang Jinwook smiling like that? He didn’t ask, though, as he focused on Kang Jinwook’s lips that were now silent.
“So, what’s your answer?”
After a brief silence, Kang Jinwook asked again. In truth, it was a good deal for Sunwoo. Kang Jinwook was offering to protect both the child and his assets, ensuring Chairman Kang couldn’t touch them.
It was an offer that would keep Sunwoo and the child safe.
Sunwoo thought about it, knowing that Kang Jinwook’s reasons for making such a proposal might become clearer over time. He still had time to think about it.
“Alright. We’ll do it your way,” Sunwoo finally said, giving his positive response.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Kang Jinwook flashed a brief, unreadable smile that quickly disappeared.
After everything was settled, Sunwoo expected Kang Jinwook to immediately suggest they return together.
“I’ll come pick you up tomorrow. Get some rest.”
But to his surprise, Kang Jinwook announced he would be leaving alone.
“Huh?”
Sunwoo turned his head in disbelief when he saw Kang Jinwook re-dressing his jacket and tidying himself up.
“It’s late. You should rest.”
“Uh, yeah, I guess.”
Sunwoo was taken aback by how willingly Kang Jinwook was leaving. He watched as Kang Jinwook gathered the empty lunchbox and headed toward the door.
“Get some rest. Sleep well.”
Before Kang Jinwook crossed the threshold, he bid Sunwoo goodbye, and that was when Sunwoo realized Kang Jinwook was really leaving.
“Uh… okay, see you tomorrow.”
Still feeling stunned, Sunwoo waved his hand absentmindedly. Kang Jinwook gave a brief nod and turned to leave.
It was late, and the streetlights seemed distant, casting long shadows over the yard as Kang Jinwook walked confidently without hesitation.
As he disappeared from view, Sunwoo slowly closed the door, still staring at the closed door for a while.
Meanwhile, as Kang Jinwook walked away, he glanced back at the faint glow coming from Sunwoo’s house. He suddenly stopped, narrowing his eyes. His heightened senses, as an extreme dominant alpha, detected an unfamiliar presence.
In a flash, Kang Jinwook moved like a bullet and grabbed a man hiding by the vacant house wall.
“Ahh!” The man screamed as Kang Jinwook’s strong grip tightened around his neck. The camera the man had awkwardly slung over his shoulder fell to the ground.
“Who sent you?” Kang Jinwook’s voice was cold and emotionless.
“Wh-what are you talking about…?”
“Vice President Kang? Chairman Kang?”
“O-Oh, it’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding…”
“Tell me.”
The man desperately denied, but Kang Jinwook didn’t back off. Instead, he applied more pressure on the man’s neck, cutting off his air.
Soon, the dangerous pheromones of the extreme dominant alpha filled the air, making the man realize his life was on the line.
“V-Vice President Kang…”
Unable to withstand the pressure, the man finally admitted who had ordered him. Kang Jinwook tightened his grip and briefly considered snapping the man’s neck.
“Jinwook…?”
But then he paused, hearing a voice not far away. It was Sunwoo calling his name.
