Married For Now-Chapter 73: POWER COUPLE

SOHEE enjoyed the shocked look on Choi Namgyu’s face because of his response.

It was true, though.

I wouldn’t have married Kim Heedo if we were both poor. How could I get married when I couldn’t even take care of myself back then?

But he could see how his words could be misinterpreted, and he wasn’t wrong.

"Wow. Now I feel bad for Kim Heedo," Choi Namgyu said, covering his mouth with one hand while grinning as if he hit the jackpot. "His husband only married him for his money."

"Dude, be for real and answer my question earlier," Sohee said, still calm. "Will you marry someone who can’t provide for you and your future family?"

"You’re cold, Park Sohee. Are you saying poor people don’t deserve to get married?"

"Being poor and being unable to be a good provider are two different things," Sohee said, not letting Choi Namgyu twist his words. "My deceased grandfather was poor, but he provided for our family until his last breath. On the other hand, my father was a deadbeat. He didn’t provide for our family and even became an alcoholic. I had to work early for the two of us to survive. That’s the difference I’m talking about."

He wasn’t embarrassed about his past, and he wasn’t bragging either.

I just don’t want people to misunderstand me.

"But, to be honest, don’t get married if you can’t even take care of yourself— you’ll only make your partner suffer. I’m speaking from experience here. I didn’t date when I was poor because I didn’t want to be unfair to my partner."

"So, you wouldn’t have married Kim Heedo if he were poor?"

"Why do you keep twisting Sohee Oppa’s words, Namgyu Sunbae-nim?" Woo Yuri complained. "We clearly get what Sohee Oppa is saying. I wouldn’t marry someone who couldn’t provide for me either. If I’m working hard to provide for myself, then my partner should be doing the same."

Fortunately, many people agreed with Sohee and Woo Yuri.

"That’s right. It’s fine if my partner can’t afford to make me a stay-at-home wife, but we should both have a job, at least."

"Right? Love alone can’t feed us."

"And if you want to have a child in the future, it’s your responsibility to choose a good partner. You’ll only make yourself and your children suffer if you marry a person who can’t provide for you."

"There’s no shame in marrying for convenience, to be honest. It’s easier to love someone who gives you a comfortable life than stay in love with a person who might become a burden to you later."

"Right? That’s why I wouldn’t judge Park Sohee-ssi even if he had married Kim Heedo-ssi for his money. But based on what I’ve seen tonight, that wasn’t the case. It’s actually my first time seeing Kim Heedo look so relaxed outside his usual clique."

That comment made Sohee smile.

Aww. They think I’m special to Kim Heedo.

"You can still marry for love, of course. Just make sure that you and your partner have the same determination and ambition to provide each other with a better quality of life. And even if you choose to marry for convenience, that’s also fine as long as you and your partner are aware of each other’s intentions. That’s what Park Sohee-ssi is saying, right? I don’t get why Choi Namgyu Sunbae-nim keeps putting words in Park Sohee-ssi’s mouth."

K.O.

Sohee smiled when Choi Namgyu’s face turned red as if he was embarrassed.

After all, most people started whispering among each other while talking shit behind Choi Namgyu’s back.

And, now, for the finale...

"Namgyu-ya, to answer your question earlier, yes— I would still marry Kim Heedo even if he were poor. Didn’t I say his money was only one of the reasons why I married him?" Sohee said, smiling. "Actually, the real reason I married Kim Heedo is because of his face."

Hong Sera suddenly burst out laughing while hitting Cho Euntak’s arm gently.

Is it that funny? I’m just being honest here.

"Even if Kim Heedo were poor, his face alone would inspire me to work harder to feed the two of us," Sohee said jokingly, earning laughter from people who got that he was just messing with Choi Namgyu now. "But, kidding aside, even if Kim Heedo were born poor, I think he would still be successful in life. Alphas are born superior to others, and that’s why most of them are on top of the food chain."

"Kim Heedo isn’t all that," Choi Namgyu said through gritted teeth. "He’s not even on the same level as my family’s wealth. Who knows? He might be lying about being a Dominant Alpha."

Pfft.

Sohee just smiled, and then he sipped his beer.

I want to see this prick’s face once he finds out that Kim Heedo is the grandson of the Ilsung Group.

"Are you laughing at me, you cheeky bastard?!"

Everything happened so fast.

Choi Namgyu got up and grabbed a big glass of beer, and then he poured the liquid over Sohee’s head.

For real?

Sohee suddenly remembered his promise to Kim Heedo.

He said he’d act like a damsel and not an adrenaline junkie.

Act like a damsel, my ass.

Sohee didn’t want to admit this, but he might really be an adrenaline junkie deep inside.

But, in my defense, I really tried to stay out of trouble!

It was just that...

The "drama" was too good to ignore!

"Choi Namgyu, have you lost your mind?!"

That was Hong Sera, screaming at Choi Namgyu in a cracked voice.

"H-Hyung, are you alright? No, of course, you’re not..."

That was Cho Euntak, wiping Sohee’s face with tissues since Sohee was drenched in beer.

Sohee cursed under his breath. "Should I kill that bastard?"

But before he could even act on his impulsive thoughts, Doh Allen had already gotten up and grabbed Choi Namgyu who tried to throw the glass at Sohee— causing Hong Sera and Woo Yuri to scream in horror.

Oh, shit.

I almost got hit in the face!

Sohee was about to throw hands at Choi Namgyu, but...

"Choi Namgyu, are you crazy?"

Oh.

Sohee scrunched his nose when Kim Heedo’s thick and suffocating pheromones hit his nose.

It didn’t smell that bad, but he could tell that it was different from his usual angry scent.

Kim Heedo is livid...

Sohee, a Dominant Omega, instantly got affected by Kim Heedo’s angry pheromones. He had to grab the table or else he would have fallen to his knees. After all, it felt like his body had lost its strength because of the Dominang Alpha’s heavy pheromones.

And he wasn’t the only one who got affected.

Choi Namgyu, the target of Kim Heedo’s anger, immediately fell to his knees while clutching his chest tight.

Unfortunately, even the other Alphas were affected.

Cho Euntak and Doh Allen both clutched their chests as if they couldn’t breathe.

On the other hand, most Omegas in the hall almost fainted and were now being attended to by the Betas. But even the Betas looked visibly uncomfortable as if they could sense Kim Heedo’s pheromones.

This is bad.

Sohee lifted his head and was about to tell Kim Heedo to control his pheromones, but he froze when he saw the murderous look on his husband’s face.

God, that look gave him the chills.

Oh.

Kim Heedo was mad mad.

For the first time in Sohee’s life, he felt genuine fear towards an Alpha.

So, this is what a furious Dominant Alpha looks like...

It was inappropriate, but Sohee thought Kim Heedo looked hotter than ever (since his husband’s anger wasn’t directed at him).

However, at this rate, they’d get hated by the affected Alphas and Omegas there.

"Heedo-ya," Sohee called his husband in a calm and clear voice. "Come here."

To be honest, he wasn’t sure if Kim Heedo heard him since his husband didn’t turn to him.

He didn’t even budge...

Not after a couple of seconds, at least.

"Jaewon, Gaon, take the trash out."

Kim Heedo’s cold voice echoed in the hall.

Yang Jaewon and Kwon Gaon quietly grabbed Choi Namgyu by the arms and dragged him away.

They’re not going to kill him, right?

"Heedo-ya, here’s the shirt you asked me to fetch for you," Han Raehyun said, handing a clean shirt in a Ziplock bag and a car key to Kim Heedo. "You can use the bathroom on the third floor. I already called the staff there— they’ll help you freshen up."

Kim Heedo just nodded.

Oh.

Sohee realized that Kim Heedo might have been watching the "drama" even before Choi Namgyu poured beer over him.

I didn’t notice his scent since the smell of meat, booze, and Choi Namgyu’s pheromones distracted him.

However...

Why did he only show up now?

Kim Heedo approached Sohee, extending his hand to him. "Hyung, let’s go."

Ah, he’s calm now.

All the other Alphas and Omegas in the hall were obviously relieved.

Of course, Sohee was also relieved after Kim Heedo’s angry pheromones were replaced by ones that smelled like vanilla— his most favorite scent in the world. "Alright," he said, grabbing Kim Heedo’s hand. "Heedo-ya, you’re acting like a fictional mafia boss."

Kim Heedo looked at Sohee in disbelief, and then he sighed and shook his head— a faint smile spreading across his face. "Hyung, you switched from being an adrenaline junkie to being a drama addict."

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