The mention of a conversation related to Cha Doha made Ye-eun pause in contemplation.
Should she listen?
According to her research, Cha Doha and Cha In-woo were cousins with a seemingly good relationship, at least on the surface.
While it’s not unusual for cousins three years apart to get along, their relationship was a bit more complex.
Unlike the somewhat average and model student Cha In-woo, Cha Doha was an exceptional genius.
He entered elementary school early and graduated from high school ahead of time, contrasting starkly with Cha In-woo, who had to repeat a year.
Eventually, despite the three-year age difference, Cha In-woo and Cha Doha entered college in the same year.
Wouldn’t Cha In-woo have felt threatened by Doha, especially considering their rivalry in the succession of the group?
Even in the choice of colleges and majors, a semblance of rivalry was apparent, so it seemed right for them to be cautious of each other.
Chairman Cha Ji-seop’s ambiguous attitude towards the two also must have been a factor.
Then, six years ago, everything got settled when Cha Kang, a prominent political figure and potential presidential candidate, died in a car accident.
As Cha Hyun said, Chairman Cha Ji-seop wanted to erase Cha Kang’s traces from the Hanju Group, starting by ostracizing Cha Doha.
Hence, a sort of forced peace treaty had been in effect between the two cousins for the past six years.
However, this peace treaty ended six months ago.
What might be hidden behind Cha In-woo’s seemingly calm face?
Discussing Cha Doha and Cha In-woo, what exactly and why?
“Director, I am…”
Just then, her phone inside her bag vibrated noisily, more than usual.
The band she received from the Lotus Hotel concierge, kept in a metal case, was in her bag alongside the phone, causing the noise as they collided.
“Sorry about that.”
Embarrassed by the loud noise, Ye-eun quickly apologized and reached for her phone to dismiss the call.
However, she hesitated to press the reject button when she saw the message on the screen.
She hadn’t saved the number, but it seemed to be an official call from a government office, showing the caller’s information automatically.
Seocho Police Station?
Her heart sent a flutter of anxiety.
“Sorry, Director. I need to take this call.”
Cha In-woo gestured for her to proceed with a nod.
Bowing slightly in gratitude, Ye-eun answered the call.
“Hello?”
“Yes, I’m his sister.”
Seo In-tae at the police station? Without any news of him?
“I’ll be right there.”
After hanging up, Ye-eun looked not at Cha In-woo but towards the study door where Cha Doha was.
He told her to wait, not to drink, to see how far they could go while sober, to gauge each other.
But now…
As she stood perplexed, thinking of Cha Doha inside the study, Jin Yu-hee entered the study with Cha Hyun.
The briefly opened door let light spill out, and she glimpsed Cha Doha rising to greet his future wife, Jin Yu-hee, who entered gracefully.
A scene so perfect, it resembled a fine painting.
[We kissed soberly, and I want to enjoy it soberly, so you don’t drink tonight either. It’s only fair that way.]Ye-eun, recalling Cha Doha’s words about wanting to enjoy himself, let out a bitter smile.
In her world, where she dared not even step foot, Ye-eun was only given the crumbs of pleasure Cha Doha would enjoy, along with a thick envelope.
She bit her lip as she glanced into her open bag.
“Director.”
Regaining her composure, Ye-eun lifted her head to look at Cha In-woo.
“I have an urgent matter at home and need to leave.”
There was no hint of reluctance in Ye-eun’s eyes. Her greatest strength, as Cha Hyun said, was her ability to understand her place very well.
“Could you please convey a message to Director Cha Doha?”
She considered apologizing but decided against it. She wasn’t sorry. Not at all.
After placing her phone back in her bag, Ye-eun didn’t wait for Cha In-woo’s response and turned to leave.
The conversation in the study was tedious, mostly about the impact of the biotech industry on the global economy and praises for Jin Yu-hee, who had taken over ST Chemical.
There was talk about how much Hanju Bio, which hadn’t progressed until now, would grow by joining hands with ST Chemical.
Up to that point, Doha could tolerate it.
“But when will the engagement ceremony be…”
The moment Jin Chairman broached the topic of engagement, Doha’s patience reached its limit.
Jin Chairman’s elongated speech was met with everyone’s gaze turning to Doha, especially Chairman Cha Ji-seop’s, which was the most displeasing.
From the moment that Ye-eun sided with him, Chairman Cha Ji-seop had been smug, intoxicated with a lazy sense of victory.
Responding with a sneer, Doha stood up.
“Rushing to an engagement ceremony after just one meeting? You’re quite eager, Chairman.”
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
