[2] The Second Love || PJ&RP

CHAPTER 349: A wise man

The inside of Beauty was in a commotion due to everything that suddenly took everyone by surprise. Not only in the audience, but also in the back as Rosè Han's design team and assistant stood in front of the many monitor screens.

Each person could not help but smile proudly at the screen of their beautiful boss.

They had long waited for this day to come. Even if they did not win first place. As long as the world knows who De L'amour's designer is that is all that matters.

Jeon Jungkook chokes a sob and wipes away the tears that have yet to shed. He had been with Rosè Han since the start of her path to become a fashion designer. At first, he did not understand why she wanted to keep her identity hidden, but now he does. It was indeed for a moment like this.

"Wow Jeon Jungkook. You're already a grown man, how can you cry at a time like this?"

From the side, Hoshi jokingly spoke. Of course, he would not tell anyone that he only did so because he needed to distract himself from shedding his own tears. Luckily, he saw the assistant's teary eyes.

"Hmmf. I am a grown man."

Jungkook snorts at the man and wipes his other eye of any tears. Crossing his arms over his chest, he stuck his chest out.

"But, it takes a real grown man to shed these magical tears."

"...."

Hoshi and the rest of everyone in the room were struck dumbfounded. Was that really something to be proud of? Then again, it is Jungkook.

On the opposite side of De L'amour, Shin Yuna's expression wasn't so good. Her face darkened and turned uglier by the second.

"Is Shin Yuna alright?"

"I don't know, but if she doesn't want words to spread about her, she should hide that look on her face."

Two female models of ML couldn't help but whisper to each other. This was their first time working together and they thought the rookie was very professional. However, seeing her face now, doubt rose inside them.

Maybe Shin Yuna isn't as sweet and kind as they had thought.

As a professional model, one should never express their true feelings in the eyes of others if they wish to keep a good image.

"Both of you shut up!"

Shin Yuna glares viciously at both models. She had heard their conversation just as much as anyone else in the same room.

So what if her innocent image is ripped off. As of right now, she cannot contain her anger and no one else matters.

"If both of you still want to remain in this industry, I suggest you keep your both shut and scram!"

"..."

Both models were rendered speechless at Shin Yuna's change of attitude towards them. Neither could refute a word to the tiny rookie as if she were of higher superiority.

Which was the truth. Their popularity as models was higher than Shin Yuna's, but when it came to family background, theirs was inferior. One word from the rookie and her brother can destroy their career in seconds.

Afraid of what might happen, both women quickly shut their mouth and turn to leave.

Shin Yuna scuffs at the two models before turning back to look at the screen. Seeing Rosè Han smiling happily on the stage, she clench her fists tightly.

Not only did Rosè Han stole her spotlight, the slut even stole her man. The one standing next to Park Jimin should have been her, not Rosè Han!

Oblivious to the feelings of those in the back, Mark Tuan smiles to the audience, then he looks at Rosè Han.

"Miss Han, your sudden appearance tonight not only shocked the world, but with you publicizing as De L'amour's designer, it has also taken everyone by surprise. Can I ask why the sudden reveal after so many years?"

Saying this, he moves the microphone towards her as the audience seemed to lean forward to hear her answer.

Met with the many curious eyes on her, Rosè Han sighs inside with a soft smile. She had already suspected this to happen and was prepared for it.

"Before I explain my sudden reveal, I would like to thank everyone for taking their time in joining tonight's event. For those who are unaware, I am Rosè Han and I apologize for shocking some of you with this news. However, after tonight, I hope everyone becomes familiar with not only the brand, but also with who it's designer is."

As her words finished, what she did not know was that, it was not some who were shocked, but it was all. Every person sitting in the audience had millions of questions that they wanted to ask, but before anyone could voice their thoughts, Mark Tuan quickly spoke.

"Miss Han, as your reveal as De L'amour's designer, what are your thoughts about your competitor being Moonlight?"

Mark Tuan's sudden question quickly caught everyone's attention. The same question was asked to Chen Mina and they heard her response, so how does Rosè Han feel about this?

Hearing the question, Rosè Han did not hesitate to answer. Her eyes scan the faces of the people below and smiles.

"I am truly thankful to Moonlight for representing De L'amour these past years. For the effort they put in the past, I am grateful and will remember."

Saying this, she turns to face Chen Mina with a polite smile. One that makes others think of her as a woman who considers Chen Mina a close friend.

"As they decided to represent their own designs this year, I, myself decided to represent my own."

As Rosè Han's words of generosity sounds inside Beauty, everyone nods their head in understanding. However, only Chen Mina's face drained of all colors.

The model's smile was indeed that of no threat, but only she knows the real meaning behind those words.

It was Rosè Han's hidden warning to her. As she (Chen Mina) was the one who forced Moonlight into breaching their contract, so now she must pay the price.

Chen Mina dug her nails painfully into her palms as she clench her fists tightly. However, due to the camera's still recording and her being in front of many prestige families in Seoul, her only choice left was to maintain her composure and smile.

By chance, Mark Tuan  was able to get a quick glance of Chen Mina's expression and he sneers inside. Serves the woman for trying to have a big head.

"What about first place? What does Miss Han think about De L'amour's chances of winning this year's award?"

He couldn't help but ask another question he had asked Chen Mina. He has long known about Rosè Han identity as a designer since she was still a model, but he does not know how she feels about winning or losing. Even he is curious to hear her response.

Glancing over to the gray hair man, Rosè Han kept her smile. She does not answer right away but turns to look at the audience.

Until her bluish green eyes landed on a certain person amongst the many people, her entire being softens.

It was her yeye. He sat up front and center with a proud look on his face.

For a quick second, her eyes turned moist as a smile of heart throbbing pain replaces the smile on her. However, it appeared so quickly that before anyone could notice, it already disappeared.

"A wise man once told me. Life is like a continuous battlefield. Whether you win or lose, you will always learn to keep going. Instead of aiming to win, remember to embrace the hardship you shared in the battle with those who were with you in that moment."

Her last word fell and she moves her eyes away from her yeye as her words continue.

"So, whether De L'amour wins tonight or not, I am and will forever be grateful."

Down in the audience, Grandfather Ji did not show a change in his stern and strong expression. However, if one were to look very closely, one can see his lower lip trembling.

Never did he think she would remember those words to this day. As they were the exact words, he once said to her when she first started pursuing her dream of becoming a fashion designer.