Why did one person’s contact feel unpleasant while the other’s caused her heart to flutter? Frustrated at not understanding the difference, she felt stifled.
A cold breeze from the open window blew through her hair, clearing her mind that had been clouded with thoughts of Yi-hyun.
Yura stared at the envelope Yi-hyun had given her.
“A contract marriage…”
Yi-hyun’s proposal was more tempting than she thought. If it were just because of Sejin, there was no need for such a drastic step, but the problem was the complexity of Yura’s situation.
Yura’s father was a patriarchal man with a strong preference for sons.
There was a time when she desperately sought her father’s approval, even delving into studies, and even rebelled briefly. But she soon realized nothing could change him.
Since then, Yura strived to live independently.
She hid the fact that she was a daughter of the JinHwa Group, except for those who unavoidably knew, and shunned gatherings of well-known families. Her serious conflict with her father began around her college graduation.
With dreams of becoming a concert planner and the full support of her brother, Yura even went abroad for studies. Just when she was ready to take the next step towards her goal, she faced her father’s strong opposition.
“Just quietly wait to get married. What business does a girl have with a company? Ts.”
Even in that grim moment, the one who stood firmly by Yura’s side and persuaded Kang-su was Yugeon.
“Getting a taste of social life, as much as you’ve learned, will help later when managing a household.”
It was a nonsensical and absurd response, but it was Yugeon’s compromise. It wasn’t the way Yura wanted, but it was a perfect appeasement without going against her father’s temper.
With that single statement, Yura moved towards the independence she desired. And it all completely soured after Sejin’s breakup and the ensuing accident.
“You should behave quietly until we find you a suitable marriage partner.”
Her father, uncaring of his daughter’s wounded heart, only thought of offloading her through marriage.
Yura knew what kind of person he was, but after that incident, she erased all feelings for Kang-su. She decided to live as if he didn’t exist and declared her independence from her father.
Kang-su, who threatened to disown her, screaming he would remove her from the family registry, never once reached out to her after that. The feeling was mutual for Yura. If there was a way, she would have removed herself from the family registry.
Recently, her father persistently tried to contact her.
Avoiding him as much as possible, the first thing her father said when they finally met wasn’t to ask how she was doing. Instead, he insisted she meet someone for marriage, and Yura firmly refused.
“If it’s Dongho Industries, you should be grateful. Where else could you find such a man?”
His scornful gaze seemed to mock her, as if her fate was already decided. Yura felt her blood run cold at her father’s words, which disregarded her worth.
Unless a clear reason is made, that marriage arrangement will eventually happen.
Who the son of Dongho Industries is didn’t matter to Yura. She detested having her opinion ignored in such arranged marriages. Perhaps she just hated her father’s coercion.
Yura thought of Dongho Industries and Baek I-hyun at the same time. Either option didn’t make much difference in the grand scheme. But one thing was clear: who held the upper hand.
“CH is on a different level than Dongho Industries.”
The top two corporations in the business world might seem similar, but in reality, there’s an enormous difference. In fact, no company could rival the unique standing of CH.
She disliked her value being determined by whom she marries. But if she had to, CH would certainly elevate her status more.
Being sold to Dongho Industries would mean following her father’s will, while tying with CH would be her own decision.
“Better to walk there on my own than being sold by my father’s hands, but either way, being sold feels disgusting.”
Choosing to walk into a situation on her own terms always looked better. Still, the underlying context remained distasteful.
Leaning against the window, Yura gazed at the pitch-black night sky.
Like her future, the utter darkness devoid of any stars accentuated her gloom. She turned away from the depressing sight to see Baek I-hyun’s face dominating the 9 o’clock news on TV.
Suddenly remembering the question I-hyun had asked her, she let out a hollow laugh.
“Acknowledgment, huh… Huh.”
Since turning her back on Kang-su, Yura had discarded any need for acknowledgment.
Such feelings had long been exhausted since the naive days of adolescence. Instead, Yura focused on how to use this opportunity, sharpening her realistic senses.
Currently, the only person who could stop her father’s autocratic actions was her brother, Yugeon. Her mother, sharing similar thoughts with her father, couldn’t be a support either.
Despite her clear declaration of independence, she was still unable to escape her father’s clutches and depending on her brother Yugeon was embarrassingly pathetic.
“It might not be so bad. I’ll have a more powerful backing.”
Marrying Baek I-hyun could at least distance her from her father’s meddling. Maybe, her father wouldn’t dare interfere in her affairs so easily. It was a perfect temporary solution.
“Plus, with Baek I-hyun’s support, surpassing Argon wouldn’t be a problem.”
Songnim, perpetually in second place in this industry, could overtake Argon with this move. If that happens, Yura could expand overseas independently, truly escaping her father’s influence.
The timing was incredibly precise, yet the need for someone else’s cooperation, rather than relying solely on her strength, was unsettling. Still, there were no better alternatives.
“And… Sejin too.”
This would be an excellent shield against the unpredictable Sejin. Yura, content with this well-fitting plan, suddenly remembered an overlooked fact – the owner of CH Group.
CH, being in a position to choose from various potential matches, was the key. The biggest issue was whether they would entertain an alliance with her, the third-ranking Jinwha Group’s daughter rumored to have severed ties with her family.
“But, can the sly Baek I-hyun persuade his parents?”
She had met them a few times through Yugeon, but without personal closeness or an idea of how they perceived her, the uncertainty was troubling.
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.
