Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom novel Chapter 398

398 Father and son at the hotel 

The intruders were caught off guard at first but a moment later, they found cover and also started shooting at the bed. 

Pink moved away from the bed and also sought cover as the shooting continued. 

Behind the floor–to–ceiling window, one–of Nancy’s right–hand men, Death, who was known for his brutality, pulled out the safety pin of the blast ball he was holding and threw it into the room. The ball produced a white foam of tear gas, which not only debilitated Pink, but the others too. 

Pink’s throat, eyes, and nose took in the impact of the tear gas immediately as it spread inside the room. Even so, she was determined to fight against the irritating, pepperish, and painful effect before she was shot by Death with a tranquilizer, in her neck. 

Pink pointed her gun at the window while she was feeling dizzy. Before she could aim at the tall man who was walking towards her, she swayed and fell to the floor. 

The next morning… 

The family of three sat at the dining table, eating breakfast as usual. Brian was rushing over his meal because of the date he has and also, he wanted to drop by the hotel to see Pink. 

Hwang Min on the other hand, also wanted to leave early to see Alex. As for Nancy, she was quietly picking one meal after another in an unconcerned manner. 

They were almost done eating, yet Nancy didn’t make the atmosphere awkward for was the first time. 

anyone, which 

Hwang Min glanced at her, she looked peaceful and proud like always but today, there seems to be something different about her that he couldn’t place his fingers on. Although he knew something was not right, he didn’t ask her, nor alert her, but decided to watch her closely. 

Brian got up after he was done eating and left the table without speaking to anyone. 

“Son?” Nancy looked up at Brian. Catching his attention, she continued, “Don’t keep your date waiting, it won’t speak well of us,” she smiled with her lips sealed. 

Brian ignored her and walked out. 

A few minutes later, Hwang Min also left the table. After they departed the house, Nancy stopped eating and grabbed her phone to make a call. 

“Is she awake?” she inquired. 

“No, ma’am,” came the reply. 

“I’ll be there soon.” 

On his way, Brian called Pink a couple of times but she wouldn’t pick up, which was unlike her. For some reason, he felt uncomfortable, so he ordered his chauffeur to speed up. 

At the hotel, Brian checked in with the receptionist who told him Pink was still in her room and hadn’t left her chamber or asked for room service. 

The staff of the hotel don’t go to Pink’s room unless she asks for someone or something. 

Brian took the elevator to the top floor. Standing in front of the door, he rang the doorbell and knocked on the door numerous times, yet she didn’t open up. At this moment, Brian couldn’t relax anymore and then he went back to the receptionist. 

“My friend seems to be unwell, I need the spare key to her room.” 

“I’m sorry, it’s against our company’s policy,” the beautiful receptionist said regrettably. 

“Get your manager down here,” Brian said with a frown. 

“Brian?” 

Brian looked behind him and saw his father standing by the door of the hotel. 

“Dad?” 

The receptionist froze when she heard their exchange. The actor, Brian is the Young Master of the Hwang family? How is that possible?! She thought as she looked from the father to the son. Indeed they look alike! How did no one ever think about that?! 

Maybe it was because no one thought that the Young Master of THE SIN would ever ‘stoop so low‘ and choose to become an entertainer instead of sitting down to be worshiped and catered for. 

“What are you doing here? I thought you had a date?” his father asked. 

“I’m here for my friend… you? Why are you here?” 

“I have a business meeting,” he lied. 

“Oh… ok, I shouldn’t keep you waiting.” Brian looked towards the receptionist. This time, she gave no excuse and immediately handed the room key to him. 

At the same time, she gave Mr. Hwang the keycard to the room opposite Pink’s without him asking. 

“It seems we are heading to the same floor, why don’t we go together?” Mr. Hwang Min suggested. 

Brian nodded and went along with his Father. 

Behind them, Venom took a step to stand in front of the receptionist and placed his gun on the counter, then said with a lowered voice; 

“If a word about my Young Master’s identity get’s out, I’ll look for you and seal your mouth forever. Do I make myself clear?” 

The fearful receptionist immediately nodded. She wouldn’t dare to seek death even though she wasn’t warned. 

It is the family of THE SIN they are talking about! THE SIN!! 

The guard nodded before he followed his masters. 

Inside the elevator… 

“Son, hold on for a little while, I’ll resolve your issue and help you get married to the woman you love.” 

17.07 

Brian stayed silent for a moment before he nodded. 

“You don’t trust me,” the man said. 

Brian glanced at him, “Dad, it’s fine, I’ll take care of it.” 

The man looked down and took a deep breath. “I’m sorry for being a bad Dad to you.” 

The young man shook his head, “No Dad, you’ve been the best and I’m proud to be your son.” 

“But…” 

Brian chuckled sadly, “A man who marries a woman like Mom is bound to be helpless. I understand that you are like this because you are protecting me… but Dad, why is Mom this way?” 

“She…” 

“Ding!” The elevator dinged and stopped at the top floor. 

Brian smiled, “We are here.” 

The man tapped Brian’s shoulder and proposed, “We should go out sometimes.” 

“Hm,” Brian nodded and walked out of the elevator. 

Mr. Hwang also followed, but because his door was closer to the elevator, he got there first. While sliding the key card, he wasted a lot of time just so he could see his son go into Pink’s room.