He Returned to Claim: What Was His.
chap1 : RETURN
Author!
I did delete this and wrote it in novel. Then again, I am gonna write in chatstory.
Author!
As I think I am more good at chatstory.
Announcements echoed overhead, blending into a dull, constant hum. Suitcases rolled across polished floors, footsteps overlapping, voices rising and falling in hurried conversations.
The moment Haoran step in, he should have felt familiar.
People
Hey, this trip is hit.
People
As she poked to her friends, “look at him”
People
(So handsome and pretty)
Someone was dressed in black from head to toe, his presence cut cleanly through the chaos—sharp, composed, untouchable. His coat fell perfectly against his frame, every detail deliberate, every movement controlled.
The moment he stepped past the arrival gate, something shifted.
Not in the world— But around him.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
But he didn’t stop walking.
People
But his pheromones are suffocated…
People
Really?? Said by beta friend.
As he walked people noticed that he hold something powerful pheromones like no one dared to approached.
There was something about him— Something cold. Or aura like DONT come near.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
His dark eyes moved once across the crowd.
It wasn’t for searching, nor curiosity. It was just observing.
Seventeen years.
He had been gone for seventeen years.
And yet— Not a single emotion surfaced. Not nostalgia. Not longing. Nothing.
Remy (Assistant | B)
"President Li, welcome back to Korea."
The voice came from his right—careful, respectful, practiced. It was his assistant.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Haoran didn't look at him immediately.
For a brief second— Then, His gaze shifted beyond the glass walls of the airport.
The sky was pale. Clouded. Unremarkable.
And yet— A fragment of something flickered in his mind.
A memory it was Soft, distant, unwanted.
A boy laughing. Bright eyes. Warm hands grabbing his sleeve.
"Haoran, when we grow up—"
A pause.
"—let's stay together, okay?"
The memory ended abruptly. Like a film burned mid-scene.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
He blinked.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
As he was already siting inside the car.
His expression reminds unchanged.
The city passed by in blurred lights and familiar structures, but Haoran didn't bother to look for long. Seoul was exactly as he remembered—
Just then, his phone 📱 vibrated.
💬 it was a text message from Kang family.
“Kang Family has agreed to the proposal.”
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
His thumb hovered—almost as if he would respond. But He didn't.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Instead, he leaned back against the seat, gaze unfocused.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
“Kang Seohyun.”
The name slipped out quietly.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
His lips craved up little bit.
As even his beta assistant felt something indifferent air after ‘Kang Seohyun’ slip out of his boss.
It wasn’t softly nor gently. But not entirely indifferent either.
As if there is something unfinished and unresolved.
Remy (Assistant | B)
His assistant spoke carefully. "Shall I arrange a meeting before the engagement?"
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
What it is?
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
(Feels chills)
chap2: ARRANGEMENT
Remy (Assistant | B)
[His assistant spoke carefully.]
Remy (Assistant | B)
Shall I arrange a meeting before the engagement?
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
(Haoran didn't answer right away.)
The word was immediate and decisive.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I’ll see him then.
As he thought, anything earlier would be unnecessary.
Author!
This was the image when I started writing this chat story. Like pretty-handsome more like ethereally handsome.
Li Haoran
Age: 30
Type: Enigma (known as Dominant Alpha)
Occupation: CEO of SS – Luxury Fashion House
Cold, controlled, and unreadable. Haoran speaks little and reveals less, yet holds quiet authority over every space he enters. He doesn’t seek control— it follows him.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[Looking at the busy area while waiting for someone.]
Remy (Assistant | B)
Sir, Mr.kang has arrived.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
[entered the VIP room.]
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
How are you li?
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[He bow as respect/greeting]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I am fine, Mr.kang.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
It’s fine, you can call me uncle.
Then, there was silence brief for a second.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
So, what’s the point of meeting here?
The atmosphere in the room shifted instantly.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
You haven’t changed uncle.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Am I? *As he shrugged*
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
You sent email for meeting, all of suddenly when you just got here.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
And with this—
He was referring to the pheromones in the room.
As the room was filled with almost aggressive.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[controlled it]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I wasn’t trying to offend you, uncle.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
And the reason, I came here because I wanna marry your eldest son.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
[startled]
As he was caught off guard.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Yeah, you have heard it right.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
*chuckle*
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
You haven’t changed as you still making jokes as you used to do.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I am not.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[he said with serious look]
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
If you are serious, you should have brought your parents.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Where are the Mr.li and Mrs.li?
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
I was expecting them when I saw the email.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I don’t think you can meet them.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
They died in car accident.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
[before he asked when, there was a his instinct that he shouldn’t ask him anymore.]
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
I’m sorry to hear that.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
So, Do you agree or not?
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
About what?
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Marriage proposal.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
(Just when Seo-hyun agreed to meet his blind date this week)
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
I don’t think that’s possible.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Why not? You can have another strong support company by your side when you want.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
What do you mean?
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Do you take me for someone who would use my son to secure business support?
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
That wasn’t my intention.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I may have phrased it poorly. I’m not entirely fluent.
He compromised to keep the deal intact, assuming the Kang family would agree immediately.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Oh right, you haven’t been here since your childhood.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
It’s fine.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Yes, I apologize again.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
No no, it’s fine.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
But as I know you are also dominant alpha now.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Well, you used to be cute, pretty. Thought you could be omega.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Was I? [acting clueless]
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Seohyun is also dominant alpha.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Do you still think that you want—
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Why? Do you like my son?
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I do like him.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
[Reading his face]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[Serious]
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
(I can’t tell what’s he thinking.)
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Let’s meet at my house next time.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
I will let this word to seohyun.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Thank you, sir.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
[as he left]
Author!
() = thoughts/ talking to themselves.
Author!
I think I am back to my old self, that writing chapter without noticing the words.
Shall I write chapter this long or shorter?
chap3 : An arranged meeting.
The Kang residence stood exactly as expected. Imposing. Elegant. Untouched by time. The kind of place where everything had a purpose—And nothing existed without meaning.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[Haoran stepped out of the car without hesitation.]
The moment his shoes touched the ground, the atmosphere shifted again.
People
“President li” Formal greetings followed by servant.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[as he entered]
Yet— his gazed moved in search of someone.
Then— It stopped. Across the hall.
Near the tall windows where evening light filtered softly through— Someone stood. Still. Composed. Unaffected.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[He was relaxed until then—]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[He stepped forward slowly, each movement unhurried, controlled. He stopped at a proper distance.]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
Welcome back. [he said, It was simple, polite, neutral.]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[he looked at him.]
[His gaze traced over familiar features that had matured, sharpened with time—but still carried that same quiet steadiness.]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
You have grown.
It wasn't praise. It wasn't affection. It was a statement.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[Seo-hyun didn't react. Not even slightly]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
I assume the same applies to you.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[He looked at him.]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[As he looked back.]
The atmosphere them shifted—quiet, but heavy.
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
Seohyunaa~
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
Oh- coming.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
I think you should come too.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[as he followed him.]
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
Oh~ haorann. You were with seohyun.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[as he nodded.]
Kang seoyeon |seohyun’s twin sis| (DA)
Oh, you have grown up. [as she sits]
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
You have grown quite too~
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
He was like this as well.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[quietly looking at him.]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[was already looking at him.]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[Startled]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[looks away.]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[as he felt satisfied.]
Kang seoyeon |seohyun’s twin sis| (DA)
Haoran, you know… the moment he heard about your marriage proposal, Seo-hyun agreed instantly.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[raised his eyebrows as he look at seohyun]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
Yeonn!!! [he said that as he felt frustrated.]
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
Don’t teach your brother.
Kang seoyeon |seohyun’s twin sis| (DA)
Fine fine.
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Between where is seojun?
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
I did text him. But he isn’t responding.
Kang seojun |seohyun’s brother| (DA)
[meanwhile— at Harin house.]
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Don’t forget about our new family member.
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
Oh- how is the food? Haoran?
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
It’s good, uncle.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Thanks for inviting me today.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[as he smiles]
Everyone was mesmerized by his smile that time.
As the time passed, they arranged the engagement date.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
(Why isn’t he talking to me? Like he used to do..)
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
(He is only talking to dad and father about the business)
[he felt a clenched to his heart that time.]
Kang seoyeon |seohyun’s twin sis| (DA)
[already went to her room.]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[this is why I didn’t joined dad company.]
Kang Seo-hyun
Age: 31
Type: Dominant Alpha
Occupation: Art Curator
Refined and quietly handsome, Seo-hyun carries a calm, steady presence. Observant and composed, he avoids conflict yet maintains subtle control. Well-loved and grounded.
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
I will have to take my leave now.
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
Really? Can’t you stay here?
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
Yeah, you can stay here.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
We have guest room. [he adds his sentence]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[stops at his sentence]
Lee Mirae |seohyun’s father| (DO)
*pulls his husband*
Kang Deaseong |seohyun’s dad| (DA)
(Agh, I wanted to hear their conv)
Then- they were left alone.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
(Why isn’t he saying anything.)
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
[his gaze settling on Seo-hyun.]
LI HAORAN (DA?!)
Do you really think that would be appropriate?
His tone was calm, but something beneath it pressed quiet.
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
[His expression remains composed, but his fingers curl slightly at his side.]
KANG SEOHYUN (DA)
(Why does it feel like I’m being tested…?)
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