Jin had just finished an executive meeting that discussed measures to handle the current crisis at Park Bank when his phone rang. He saw his mother's name flashing on the screen and reluctantly picked up the call.
"Mum," he greeted, trying to mask his irritation.
"Jin, is that girl kissing Noran Kingston in the video really Shuri?" Aera's anxious voice cut through the line.
Jin frowned, pressing his lips together as he thought back to last night. He had witnessed Shuri and Noran kissing passionately, and this morning, videos and photos of the incident were all over the internet, further annoying him.
He had been trying to block out the public spectacle, but his mother's call brought it all rushing back.
"Hello? Why aren't you answering me? Did you hear what I just asked?" Aera demanded.
"Yes, I heard you," Jin reluctantly replied, "It's indeed Shuri."
"H-How... How could this have happened?" Aera was in disbelief.
