Illiana's POV
Flashback: I fainted after my boss visited
Unknown memories came rushing into my head, people I spent time with, my schoo-
Oh, wait, these aren't mine, they are hers, her life...her memories!
It was extremely difficult to adjust with the new memories, because now I knew that the huge box in the wall was a tv She had a car accident. umm she has a crush on the company's CEO????
WTH.
More importanty it is a headache with all the memories and all, but it seems like my body has forgotten all etiquette....
'all my hard work'
and my speaking mannerisms started altering as well...
Soon, I started talking with the doctors (like a normal human, = with out yelling) in the mental clinic. Within 2 months, they shifted me back to the hospital
But it was still difficult, and the treatment I received from the hospital staff wasn't the best...but since my memories, I realised,
I was Jenna Teal, an orphan.
a person with no social backing, no notable achievements, just someone who keeps on existing.
Fighting makes it worse....
Was this how my maids felt...?
'haah...I was....horrible'
I stayed in the hospital for 3 more months receiving psychiatric help.
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Present
As her life flashed into my head, my surroundings made more sense. The people I saw came to mind, and more importantly....
"I'D HAVE TO PAY THE HOSPITAL BILLS!!!"
Where does the money come from? She has a fairly good salary, since her sick leave had a salary cut off...bloody fuck!
From my memories, it is clear that I had a car accident...she doesn't feel like the type to drive recklessly... plus, do I have money?
Today was the day I leave the hospital. which also means now I am on my own....which is really scary since I don't know how this world works....ugh.... this is so confusing!
"Excuse me, miss" This man walked into the room...
"Yes?" I looked at him, questioning
"I am the secretary of Mr Kim. Your car was crashed into our car"
"Oh, WH-" so all of this was because of this moron and his boss
"We wanted to compensate you, so we paid all your hospital bills, which will be more than 30 million won. You have been continuously staying here for 1 year...in exchange..."
"You want my silence. Done"
'Meh, pretty easy guess...dad would've done the same'
'Now I know I could negotiate more out of this man, but considering how we have been here for a year...and received well, not that gentle, but still...care....and the fact that Jenna is broke and won't be able to afford the hospital bills....plus her salary for the past three months is cut off....I can't ask for more, not that I am not a greedy bitch.... I'd ask for a diamond necklace if I were in a better financial situation....
But uh! There was this small thing called pride in me and this fragile thing called ego inside Jenna, now with that combined...'
"I would like to thank Mr Kim for his generosity. I will repay the full amount in one year," I said 'I can do that with my salary'
Surprised, he said, "That is not necess-"
"It is, I insist....I assure you I won't cause you trouble"
'Don't joke with me...This body flinched the moment "Mr Kim" was brought up, according to my memories, he is the young heir to the "Serria", the large group of corporate construction companies and our rival company, that man is known for his ruthlessness, he does not give favours for free, and I am not dumb enough to accept them for free'
"In that case, why don't you work for us? Mr Kim needs a personal assistant," he mused.
"I decline."
'So that was your intention, all those years of crownprincess training didn't go to waste, sorry, but I won't be walking into your trap'
He laughed. Really laughed
"Miss Jenny, I don't think you are in a position to decline", he smirked
"Hmm...let me guess, did my vehicle crash into yours? Since I lost my memories, it would be hard to remember, but..." I said respectfully,
'Jenny is terrified of speed, so she drives very carefully...considering that, Thank you, Lady Manon, for your useful lessons'
"I won't be believing a single word you said...unless you have proof", I completed.
The secretary was silent for a while...
until he handed me a card.
"The bank details are on this card...I will meet you in the coffee shop opposite this building after a week at 3, then we can discuss the repayment and interest," He said coolly.
"Okay", I said as I suddenly felt nervous; something was coming.
I schooled my face as I remembered the words of my mentor, Marchoness Manon :
"In society, you will meet a variety of people. Those who hide their actual nature—wolves masquerading as gentle sheep—are the most deadly; every word spoken before them bears weight and must be carefully chosen. As a result, we must always maintain our composure, particularly while working with such people."