“Absolutely not.”
Cha-hyeon vehemently denied and shook her head.
“He’s a kid who sharpened his knives while watching his mother suffer. He won’t miss this opportunity.”
Yeo-eun would also not miss such an opportunity.
But Cha Do-ha seemed to have no interest in seizing it, not even bothering to look at her portfolio.
That implied he didn’t like the trainer.
Changing trainers might give him a chance.
“Why insist on me? If training is the precondition, find a trainer that suits the director’s taste.”
“I told you. Because of your exceptional skills.”
“Others in the industry have similar skills. Why specifically me? Please tell me the reason.”
Cha-hyeon had targeted Yeo-eun from the start.
If his womanizing was that serious, a male trainer would suffice.
Why her specifically?
At Yeo-eun’s question, Cha-hyeon’s expression subtly changed.
Her lips twisted into a sly smile.
“Our Do-ha.”
Her voice lowered, sounding secretive.
“What about him as a man? Doesn’t he attract you?”
Caught off guard by the blunt question, Yeo-eun clenched her lips tightly.
It felt like a punch to the gut.
Cha-hyeon’s smile widened.
“You’re not denying it.”
She laughed, appreciating Yeo-eun’s honesty.
“Don’t look so troubled. Do-ha will be attracted to you anyway.”
“……?”
“You’re pretty, Yeo-eun. Charming. Especially your delicate, slender figure and the straight neck like a ballerina, subtly stirring desire.”
With a serious tone, Cha-hyeon continued.
“Seemingly fragile yet firm, makes one want to break it, doesn’t it? And those eyes of yours, Yeo-eun. Full of stories yet somewhat indifferent?”
Gazing intently, Cha-hyeon showed a cool smile, then leaned back in her chair leisurely.
“Do-ha will go crazy for you. He’ll find himself in your eyes.”
Yeo-eun, facing Cha-hyeon, swallowed hard.
It felt like her mouth was filled with gritty sand.
“Isn’t that more problematic? If Director Cha Do-ha takes a liking to me, wouldn’t that complicate things…”
“But you, Yeo-eun, know your place.”
Her sharp black eyes glinted.
“I know you won’t cross the line.”
That’s why Yeo-eun is perfect for the job.
“Just maintain that line.”
Cha-hyeon’s soft voice heavily weighed on Yeo-eun’s heart.
If she kept to the line, astronomical surgery fees and the earliest possible surgery schedule would be provided, along with all the necessary specialized care facilities from Hanju Group.
Not only would Yeo-eun’s father’s debts be written off, but her personal problems would also be resolved.
“Mom.”
I got a strange proposal today.
To seduce a man, but never cross the line.
“Is it hard to breathe?”
Yeo-eun, concealing her turmoil, touched her mother So-jung’s forehead, worried she might have a fever.
“Does your chest feel tight?”
So-jung weakly shook her head, breathing heavily.
“N-no.”
A lie. Her eyes were so dark underneath.
So-jung suffered from a rare disease affecting her heart and lungs, leading to other organs gradually failing.
Her kidneys began to malfunction, and the vicious cycle continued.
Yeo-eun and her brother had to shoulder significant debts due to their father’s misdeeds and So-jung’s medical expenses.
That’s why Yeo-eun joined ‘Persona,’ despite being offered a lecturer position at Korea University’s Psychology Department – she needed money, a lot of it.
She devoted her life to whitewashing the images of despicable people, as they paid well.
But now, even such money wasn’t enough.
Without immediate heart surgery, treatment would be futile.
She couldn’t get a schedule for the operation until the end of the year, but Hanju Group offered a trade, seizing on Yeo-eun’s vulnerability.
“The surgery date might be moved up.”
Her response, her competence, would determine everything.
“Maybe as early as next month.”
At Yeo-eun’s words, So-jung’s eyes flickered.
Then, struggling, she spoke.
“The surgery… it’s expensive. A lot of money.”
“Don’t worry.”
Yeo-eun gently held So-jung’s hand.
“I’m handling a project now…”
Her throat suddenly felt constricted.
Swallowing dryly, Yeo-eun continued, not forgetting to smile warmly.
“There’s a project I’m handling. If it goes well, we’ll have a substantial amount.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Hanju Group, you know? I’ve been assigned to their project.”
The mention of Hanju Group made So-jung’s eyes widen.
Hanju Group, one of the top three conglomerates in the country, was an overwhelming entity just by its name alone.
“The amount is so large that I can pay not only for the surgery but also all our debts.”
But then, So-jung unexpectedly asked a question.
“…Is it a dangerous job?”
“Huh?”
“You know. When they give you that much money, there must be some kind of risk involved.”
Cough, cough.
So-jung started to cough, preventing her from continuing. Even a slight cough brings an overload for So-jung, whose body isn’t functioning normally.
The medical team rushed in, and she had to leave the room.
Standing outside the ward, watching the emergency treatment, Yeo-eun clenched her fists tightly.
These situations, now a part of her daily life, hurt a little.
And she remembered So-jung’s question.
[Is it a dangerous job?]Yes, it is a dangerous job.
[There must be some kind of risk involved when they give you that much money.]It was an accurate description.
An incentive beyond imagination, but with a high risk involved.
To move the heart of Cha Do-ha.
Perhaps it’s an impossible task.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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