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After the press conference, Taeyeon took Tiffany and Bo-ah back to Hyatt Regency.

"Help mom freshen up while I prepare some food for the two of you." Taeyeon gently patted Tiffany's head and warned, "Today, I'll let you cry...but, only today."

Tiffany nodded her head and pulled Bo-ah towards her wardrobe, "Mom, you can wear my clothes for now."

Bo-ah scanned her eyes across the couple's home. It was such a huge villa, yet it did not feel cold and empty. Even though only two people lived in it, it gave one the feeling that it was thoughtfully put together.

As she looked at a photo of the couple, Bo-ah calmed down and praised, "Fany ah, you and Taeyeon match each other very well."

"By the way, why is he the one that is cooking?"

"He makes dinner whenever he's not too busy. Plus, he doesn't like to see me enter the kitchen because he wants to protect my legs." Tiffany pulled out a set of home clothes and handed them to Bo-ah, "If you like it here, you should move over."

"This is your home, how could I intrude? Plus, I already have somewhere I can stay anyway..." Bo-ah sighed as she held onto Tiffany's hand. "My daughter is so capable and she has an adoring husband. Mom has no other wish except to lay eyes on some grandchildren in this lifetime..."

"They will come eventually," Tiffany smiled as she replied. "Go have a bath. After you're done, come out and eat; Taeyeon cooks really well."

"I never imagined, the almighty CEO of Crown Empire - a person that is cold and serious - would actually be so domesticated."

"Behind all that facade, he is but an ordinary man that requires the warmth of home," Tiffany giggled. "Stay here tonight. I'll sleep with you."

"What about Taeyeon?"

"He can sleep by himself..."

"Why do I feel like my daughter is bullying 'someone'?"

"Since I have 'someone' in this lifetime that I am allowed to bully, I should make good use of the opportunity." After speaking, Tiffany pushed her mother into the bathroom, "Mom, no matter what you decide to do, I will support you and stay by your side. But, don't push yourself too hard."

"I know," Bo-ah entered the bathroom and took a deep breath as she cheered for herself.

Regardless of everything else, at least Tiffany was once again by her side...

She now had a daughter and a son-in-law...

After her mother entered the bathroom, Tiffany headed downstairs. She quietly tiptoed behind Taeyeon and wrapped her arms around his waist, "Today sure has been a mess."

"Still upset?" Taeyeon asked as he continued to prepare dinner; his movement not restricted by her hug.

"I have the most important people by my side, how could I be upset?" Tiffany replied with a raspy voice as a tear rolled out of her eye and seeped into Taeyeon's shirt. "But, for some reason, I want to cry. I think it's because you've always stayed by my side and stuck with me through thick and thin, so...I feel touched!"

"I've already gotten used to it..." Taeyeon replied.

"TaeTae...hug me for a little longer."

"Come to the front," Taeyeon pulled Tiffany to the front of his body and hugged her from behind as he rested his head on her shoulder. "Is this better?"

"Much better," Tiffany nodded her head as the corners of her lips curved upwards, "I feel nice and warm..."

After freshening up, Bo-ah originally wanted to ask Tiffany where the hairdryer was. But, as she stood in the doorway of the kitchen looking at the cute couple, she kept her mouth shut and decided not to disturb them...

How could anyone disturb such a beautiful sight?

Half an hour later, some simple but tasty dishes were placed on the dining table.

Bo-ah looked at the dishes and smiled, "It seems Taeyeon has put a lot of effort into learning how to cook for your sake."

"He's always known how to cook..." Tiffany pulled her mother over to sit down, but of course, she didn't forget to emphasize her innocence, "His cooking simply improved after we got married. Here mom, try some."

Bo-ah nodded her head. Although she had always thought of Taeyeon as a cold and unapproachable person, after seeing the way the couple interacted, she suddenly understood that Taeyeon only acted that way in front of other people. In front of family, he was a true man that took good care of Tiffany.

"What do you think?"

"It's delicious!" Bo-ah praised. "But, as a wife, you need to take note of Taeyeon's difficulties. Look at him. He has to manage a business, he has to manage you and..." she suddenly stopped. Laughing at herself, she continued, "What I'm trying to say is, make sure to be thoughtful towards him."

"She is a good wife."

"Look, he even said it."

Bo-ah was speechless, but it had been decades since she experienced such happiness. Today, she was able to eat dinner with her daughter and son-in-law and she was able to have a casual conversation with loved ones.

Thinking of this, Bo-ah wanted to cry again. But Tiffany held onto her hand and said, "Since you've made your decision, don't ever regret it. The road ahead may not be worse than the road behind."

"OK. Hurry and eat, we still have a meeting with the Hwang Family later tonight."

Needless to say, Bo-ah intended to get a divorce with Hwang Junsu (for the second time). But of course, this time she was going to leave with some of the Hwang Family shares...

"Don't worry, I've already booked the meeting place and notified the Hwang Family."

Bo-ah nodded her head. Taeyeon was indeed a capable person who did everythingeffectively.

"Hurry and eat.."

"After dinner, you don't need to keep me company. Go do what you need to do. I will wander around on my own."

Tiffany smiled and did not force her.

Meanwhile, Bo-ah was still in shock. She had originally thought that the almighty CEO of Crown Empire would have a house full of servants. But, instead she was treated to a simple homecooked meal.

After dinner, Bo-ah wandered down to the garden for some fresh air while Taeyeon returned to the study room to work and Tiffany sat on the sofa reading her script.

With her mother around, Tiffany's determination to act well in 'WH' increased.

Her mother had sacrificed herself so she could have freedom to be an actress. At the same time, Taeyeon also sacrificed a lot for her.

For the sake of the people she loved, she was going to prove herself and become a top actress.

As for Hwang Na-ri, she had suffered too much damage today...

She had always thought of herself as high and mighty; so high that no one could reach her. But, it was not until everything happened that she realized she was like mud that got stepped all over!

As Tiffany thought of the jewelry box her mother gave her, she guessed that her mother had definitely considered giving up on everything...

It was just like the moment she discovered Nichkhun and Hyuna cheating. In the spur of the moment, she had once considered ending her own life. But, she quickly realized that she shouldn't waste her precious life on people that weren't worth it!

That night, she couldn't wait to see the expression on Hwang Na-ri's face. But, could Hwang Na-ri be so ashamed that she wouldn't even have the courage to show up?

It was a rainy night.

Taeyeon organized a luxury car for the mother and daughter to arrive at the hotel.

After shedding herself of the sadness and having Tiffany by her side, Bo-ah appeared a lot brighter than before.

The mother and daughter had arrived at a 5 star hotel; a place frequented by celebrities. But, they still attracted everyone's attention.

Bo-ah was a woman that was brave enough to expose her husband and protect her daughter, so there was an aura glowing from her body that no one could ignore.

"Mom, why don't you just debut as an actress with me? Look at how many people are looking at you," Tiffany couldn't help but laugh.

"Have you forgotten how old I am? How could you joke about that?" Bo-ah couldn't help but smile as she looked around, "Where's Taeyeon?"

"He has other things to do deal with first. Your son-in-law won't get lost," Tiffany finally had her mother by her side so she was happier than usual, "Don't worry, he will arrive later..."

"Stop making him work so hard. Otherwise, the Kim Family will be heartbroken."

"My heart is already broken," Tiffany hooked her arm around her mother's arm and led her to the elevator. Then, with the guidance of the waiter, they headed to the private room they had booked.

"This way please. The other guests have already arrived."

Bo-ah retrieved her smile and looked ahead with a prepared confidence. Seeing this, Tiffany's expression also became serious.

A moment later, the door to the room flew open. The first person to appear in sight was Elder Hwang who was sitting at the head of the table. His expression was powerful but not angry.

Next to him sat Hwang Junsu, leaning back on his chair in a defeated position with a lifeless gaze. It seemed, he still had not recovered from the events earlier that day.

Meanwhile, Hwang Bora and Min-ho whispered amongst themselves as Hwang Na-ri glared at the mother and daughter without blinking her eyes. Her gaze was cold and sharp like thorns...

Bo-ah sneered and sat down with Tiffany as she tried her best not to look at her husband.

"Bo-ah..." Elder Hwang cried with a deep aged voice; it sounded empty and distant, like it came from the depths of the valley, "...I never imagined that you had to keep such a big secret for so many years. You have suffered."

"Father...I hope you won't blame me for ruining the Hwang Family's reputation. I gave fair warning, but 'someone' did not control themselves, so I had no choice but to do this. After all, no one likes being forced into a dead end..." Bo-ah replied in a low and firm voice; she knew she had to remain strong to protect Tiffany.

Elder Hwang nodded his head. After remaining silent for a while, he replied, "Since the whole family is present today, let's sit down and discuss things clearly. We should plan out what to do from now on. Bo-ah, you are the victim, let me know what you think and I'll try my best to satisfy you..."

"Grandfather..." Hwang Na-ri cried, "Are you just going to trust that woman?"

"Right now the entire world knows that I am your father's legitimate wife. Why can't you accept the truth? Hwang Na-ri, I warned you before that I would make you regret."

"Bo-ah, feel free to speak." Elder Hwang stopped Hwang Na-ri from talking as he waved his hand at Bo-ah.

"I want to get a divorce with Hwang Junsu. So, I simply want an even split of our assets and I want to take with me the shares I currently hold for Tiffany. Our shares combined will be equivalent to father's amount. Apart from this, I want nothing else because I have also done something I should be sorry about; I've made it hard for the other two children to hold their heads high. However, I do want to know how you plan on dealing with Hwang Na-ri?" Bo-ah asked in a strict and serious tone.

After hearing the word divorce, Hwang Junsu finally had a reaction.

He looked at Bo-ah in disbelief; at the wife that was suddenly so strong...

Elder Hwang listened to Bo-ah's response and lowered his head in careful thought.

After quite some time, he finally replied, "Bo-ah, are you still angry? I am happy to transfer shares to you under my name. But, you've already spent half a lifetime with this jerk, are you sure you want to get a divorce?"

Bo-ah felt moved, but still replied firmly, "As long as Hwang Na-ri exists in the household, my daughter and I will not stay around."

"I've already dismissed Hwang Na-ri from the position of Acting President. From now on, I will no longer let her step foot into the family business. Is that not enough to make you stay?"

"Grandfather..." Hwang Na-ri screamed as she jumped up from her seat, "I am your granddaughter, I have the Hwang Family blood coursing through my veins!"

"You are but a daughter of a mistress," Bo-ah used the same words Hwang Na-ri had once said to Tiffany. "Your existence is Illegitimate, Hwang Na-ri."

"If you put it that way, then Sister Two is also..."

"Bora is different. She is kind, but you are evil! You should really thank your siblings. If not for them, I would have revealed the truth a long time ago and not allowed you to enjoy so many years of glory." Bo-ah smiled, "Both you and I know what happened with Tiffany. Luckily, Tiffany was fine this time. Otherwise, I would not have let you off so easily."

After saying these words, Bo-ah looked at Elder Hwang and said with a childish impulse, "Father, if you want me to return home, it's possible. But, if I go in, Hwang Na-ri will have to come out. After all her wrongdoings, doesn't she deserve to be punished? Or will you continue to protect her and spoil her until she does something even worse?"

"Previously, the way that Tiffany left..."

"...I want Hwang Na-ri to leave in the same way..."

"Tiffany got to where she is today without support from the Hwang Family. Since Hwang Na-ri thinks she is so great, she should go out into the world and give it a try. Let's see how the Big Miss of the Hwang Family fares up under the same conditions."

Elder Hwang once again sat in deep thought. But, because he did not reject the suggestion, Hwang Na-ri began to panic.

"Grandfather...you can't possibly be thinking..."

"OK," Elder Hwang agreed straightforwardly. "Since the incident this time was caused by Hwang Na-ri, she will of course need to face the consequences. It's reasonable for her to be kicked out of the household."

"If you make it happen, then I will return. But... Junsu and I will solve our own problem, please don't get involved..."

"OK, I won't," Elder Hwang nodded.

"Grandfather...you can't be so cruel. I'm your granddaughter!" Hwang Na-ri knelt in front of Elder Hwang in a panic, "You can't do this to me."

"Tiffany faced the world on her own at 17. I still remember how you were cheering on the day that she left. Now that it's your turn, you finally feel scared?" Elder Hwang said.

"I've been well aware of the filthy things you've done, but I've given you plenty of chances to change. Not only did you not come to self realization, you continued to push your limits."

"Hwang Na-ri, you're already 29-years-old, not 19. If you want to be in a position of power, then you need to get out there and test your capabilities."

"The Hwang Family...has no place for you..."

"You even schemed against your own sister..."

"If one day, I do something you're not pleased with, will you also try to kill me?"

"Go..."

After hearing Elder Hwang's last word, Hwang Na-ri finally stood up, "All of you want me to die, don't you?"

"Your life is your own... If you still plan on threatening me with your life, then go ahead!" Elder Hwang's voice was cold.

Hwang Na-ri looked at the composed Tiffany who was sipping her tea and looked at her siblings as she sneered, "Even you guys are on Tiffany's side?"

"We simply want a peaceful and harmonious family, not one filled with competition and fighting. Plus, Sister Two and I can clearly see that Sister Three has no interest in the Hwang Family business, yet you continuously try to provoke her. You even planned out an entire accident to hurt her. Big Sister, you really aren't as great as you think you are..."

"The only talent you dominate in, is the talent of jealousy," Min-ho said calmly. "Since you're already married, you should focus on your family. Stop causing trouble and making things difficult for everyone."

"By the way, have you not noticed that Sister Three has been holding back on you all along? She's been able to beat down so many people to get to where she is today in the entertainment industry. Did you think your schemes hold any weight in comparison? She's simply been going easy on you..."

"So, you can think whatever you want, Sister Two and I don't care. Because we think that the current result is best for everyone."

After speaking, Min-ho sat back down in his seat. It was obvious to see that he and Bora had long been unhappy with Hwang Na-ri.

They always knew deep down, the kind of person Hwang Na-ri really was...

After hearing Min-ho's words, Hwang Na-ri nodded her head in sadness. In this moment, the entire family had turned their backs on her; no one wanted to side with her...

So they say, 'an unjust cause finds no support'. The scene playing out before Hwang Na-ri's eyes, was the perfect example.

"There's no point discussing this any further. As soon as we get home, pack your belongings and go!" Elder Hwang said before turning to look at his son.

"On another note, there is still one more person in the family that deserves punishment. I never imagined, my son, who is a lifesaving doctor, would do something so disgusting."

"Father...all these years, I have also been living in torment," Hwang Junsu said in a dull voice, "I've always felt sorry towards Bo-ah. But...I couldn't gather the courage to step out and admit to what I had done."

"I...I should also leave. I should be kicked out on my own like Hwang Na-ri."

"OK!"

"An adulterer deserves this fate," Elder Hwang exclaimed. "From today onwards, the Hwang Family no longer has a Hwang Na-ri or Hwang Junsu!"

"I am satisfied with this result."

After speaking, Elder Hwang stood up. A dazed look appeared on his aged face, "I'm old and was almost blinded by lies... Fany ah could you help walk grandfather out?"

Tiffany looked at her grandfather and nodded her head. She then stood up from her seat and walked over to Elder Hwang.

The grandfather and granddaughter headed downstairs together. Much like the scene that had happened not too long ago, it was once again raining and they were once again facing each other inside a car.

Elder Hwang looked at Tiffany and asked in a gentle voice, "Grandfather wants to ask you one more time. Don't you want to take over the family business?"

Tiffany looked at her grandfather and shook her head, "Grandfather, everyone is born with a purpose and a path they must lead. So, to your offer, I can only say sorry."

"What is there to be sorry about?" Elder Hwang asked. "From a young age, you already went out into the world and experienced the good and bad side of human nature. Grandfather should have known he couldn't force you into something like this. So, forget it..."

"To be honest grandfather, my mom is a trustworthy helper."

"Little brat! Trying to sway my focus towards your mother?" Elder Hwang laughed and scolded, but nodded his head, "If one day, both your grandfather and mother can't move anymore, can I hand the Hwang Family over to you?"

It wasn't for certain how far in the future he was referring to...

Tiffany remained silent for a few minutes and couldn't bear

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