Chapter 269

"I'm aware," Mr Shima nodded. "That's why I want you to marry Haruto. That way, you can control the empire as well as keep my son in check."

Minho was stunned. "W-What?"

"I know you love my son, Minho," Mr Shima chuckled at Minho's flabbergasted expression. "I've seen the way you look at him. The way you take care of him. No one would stay by my crazy son's side his whole life if it wasn't love."

Minho immediately went down on his knees. "I'm sorry sir. I do not deserve-"

Mr Shima scoffed. "Oh shut up. Your father was my best friend. Ever since your parents passed away, I raised you as my own son. I have never discriminated between you and Haruto. You know that so don't talk about what you do not deserve. You have every right to succeed me as Haruto does. You know the ways of our business. Our deals, our connections, you know everything. On top of that, you are in love with my son. Instead of making him the heir, why not make you both proper equals by getting