Money Loving CEO's Detective Lover

Jina stirred in her sleep as the morning sun broke her sleep. She opened her eyes and yawned widely. Her dad and the Lady Cop were still sound asleep on either side. They were in such deep sleep, that they did not even move when Jina gently pushed both their hands away from her waist.     

"I'll just let them sleep more," she decided, yawning again. Quietly crawling out of the bed, she headed for the bathroom to freshen up and change into her school uniform. Ever since Gayoon had instructed her to do her own work, Jina had been learning to get ready for school all by herself. Nanny Kim had been a little apprehensive at first but Jina managed to appease her. She could even tie her own shoes now.     

When she came out of the bathroom, all dressed in her school uniform, they were still asleep.     

"Man, they're not morning people at all!" Jina frowned. "Are all grown ups like this?"     

She shook her head and left the room, thinking that she would live a healthier life than these two.     

Gayoon rolled in her sleep. Unconsciously, her hand touched something sturdy yet felt very comfortable. Still sleeping, she threw her arm and leg around it, embracing it tightly.      

Minho frowned as he felt something soft brushing against him, clutching onto his body like a pillow. He fluttered his eyes to see Gayoon's hazy figure cuddling against him like a child. He did not think much about it and hugged her back before falling asleep again.      

After an hour, Gayoon dimly heard her phone ringing. She tried to shut out the noise and continue to sleep but the wretched thing would not stop.     

"Son of a-" she mumbled and opened her eyes only for them to fall on someone's broad chest.      

"Eh?"      

Slowly her eyes darted up and she almost screamed. Minho! Hwang Minho! Why was he there?     

She tried to back out but his arms were caging her. For a guy who rarely used his muscles, he was strong! She could not even move an inch!     

"W-what is going on?" she squeaked. Wasn't I in Jina's room?     

She glanced around. Judging by the pink wallpapers and series of toys kept neatly on the shelves, there was no doubt that it was Jina's room. Then how did she end up sleeping with Hwang Minho?     

DId I jump on him in my sleep? She wondered. But she had stopped sleepwalking after losing her ghostly sight. Then how…     

Minho stirred and clutched her tighter. Gayoon was now completely trapped in his arms. She did not dare to wake up the sleeping dragon either. What if he exploded like a volcano?     

She was very still, thinking what to do . But the sleeping man made it impossible for her to think. Despite his icy demeanour, he looked very relaxed in his sleep. He even looked much younger than his age as the scowl on his face softened. His usually sleek hair which he kept brushed back had bangs which fell over his eyes. His almond like scent was very intoxicating and there was a comfortable warmth in his touch.     

"Who would say this man has a bad temper?" she muttered. "Even his cheeks look so smooth. I'm jealous…"     

She poked his silky cheeks. "That jaw can cut diamond," she sighed. "Why are some people born so lucky? If it wasn't for his temper, he would have been the perfect guy-"     

"Say that again and I'll make you pay rent for staying here."     

Gayoon nearly yelped as Minho's brown eyes met hers. "How long have you been awake?" She screeched, trying to get away from him but he only held on tighter.      

"I was awake the whole time," he yawned, closing his eyes again.     

"Don't go back to sleep!" Gayoon complained. "Let me go!"     

"I'm too lazy," he mumbled. "You're more comfortable than a pillow."     

"Y-you…"     

She was not able to win against this man at all! How come he was so shameless? Was he a natural playboy?     

I have to go to work! She thought in dismay but the money lover was refusing to let her go, No matter how much she poked him or tried to push him, he was as stubborn as a child! Sometimes, she wondered who was the real child in the mansion. Jina or him?     

"I have to go to work!" she exclaimed.     

"You're working here now," Minho yawned.     

Gayoon scowled at him. Then an idea hit her.     

"If you don't wake up," she began. "Then you'll be late to your office. If you're late, then your work will be delayed. If your work is delayed, then you'll earn less money."     

Her words worked like a charm. Minho's eyes flew open and he let her go. "My money!" he realized, scrambling out of the bed.     

Gayoon could not hold back her laughter as he dashed out of the room to prepare to head for office. She leaned over to pick up her phone. It was Jaein.     

Did she find something new? She wondered as she dialed the doctor's number.     

….     

Minho was at the table, having breakfast when Gayoon came running out of Jina's room, running as fast as lightning. He frowned as Gayoon almost stumbled on the stairs but shrugged it off and continued to run. He followed her outside only to find her on the pavement, desperately looking for a cab.     

"What happened?" he demanded. "Has there been another murder?"     

"No," she replied, pacing to and fro, trying to find a cab. "Jaein just called me. They found something strange!"     

"What did they find?" Minho asked. Gayoon bit her lip, unsure of what to tell him. He could not share intel about the case with outsiders but Minho was very much involved with this case. He needed to know.     

"The latest victim…" she began. "Her name is Nam Jiyeon. She's the daughter of doctor Nam Daewhi, who is currently in a coma at Mina's hospital."     

"So?" Minho frowned.     

"Doctor Nam has been in a coma for twenty years," Gayoon whispered. "For self operating on mysterious wounds."