The reason for checking Jin-ho’s schedule and requesting the meeting was because of Yura’s whereabouts. Learning that she had skipped lunch and went to the hotel where Oh Se-jin was staying around 12 PM, Lee Hyun became increasingly irritable.
He supported Yura’s social life, but that didn’t include Oh Se-jin. Of course, he never showed this sentiment to her. Yura did not appreciate anyone encroaching on her domain.
There was no need to upset Yura just to remove an insignificant nuisance. A suitable excuse and a plausible reason were all that was needed. For this, Lee Hyun decided to use Jin-ho.
Accepting Se-jin’s request while knowing about his and Yura’s relationship indicated there was something more at play. Baek Jin-ho was not one to engage in a losing deal, nor did he let go of opportunities easily.
The obvious opportunity that Se-jin had, to either ruin it or play along with it, weighed on Lee Hyun’s mind as he got out of the car at his destination.
Arcanus, used as an excuse for a discreet meal, was a place where Lee Hyun met his undercover bodyguards assigned to Yura or discussed necessary matters like today. It was 100% reservation-based, allowing only ten groups per session.
It became a symbol of privilege and desire for the elite. As expected, many famous personalities visited, and word of mouth led to bookings being full for months ahead.
“If you were displeased, I apologize. We unified the thank-you gifts.”
“You are always consistent, Yura. That’s why I like you.”
Yura’s eyes turned cold at his ambiguous words.
Arriving early at Arcanus, Lee Hyun sensed that an important meeting had taken place there when he heard that Jin-ho had finished dining with other guests. Jin-ho’s supporters, who seemed lost after he was ousted from the headquarters, started to resurface as Songrim rose to the second position in the industry.
Jin-ho, while disliking this, didn’t dismiss them harshly. He stayed in his place, forcing a sly smile.
He was probably sorting out which cards to keep and discard for the moment he could seize the top position. Until then, his ability lay in using them to the fullest without getting caught.
And Baek Jin-ho was exceptionally talented at concealing his intentions. Foolishly, none of those present considered they could be the disposable ones.
So, a gathering at Arcanus was likely just another tiresome event, and that’s why Jin-ho would have welcomed Lee Hyun’s call eagerly.
“Wow, you look sour.”
Jin-ho’s joke, made with a smile, did not amuse Lee Hyun.
“You find joy in my expression?”
“Oh Se-jin?”
As soon as Lee Hyun sat down, Jin-ho brought up the name, causing Lee Hyun’s brows to furrow instantly.
Lee Hyun was displeased with Jin-ho’s insidious laughter, knowing why he had arranged this meeting and why he looked unhappy.
“What’s your scheme?”
Jin-ho sighed deeply at the direct question.
“Tch, I should’ve realized when you asked to have lunch.”
“Grandfather was furious that you chose Songrim over the headquarters.”
“Bringing that up now?”
Detecting Jin-ho’s motive in mentioning an old issue, Lee Hyun watched him sip his drink. Despite falling out of favor with his grandfather for choosing Songrim and forcing through his marriage, Jin-ho always appeared relaxed and, in a way, even more affable. But his eyes, slowly narrowing, were still as sharp as ever.
“Why did you waste your talent on someone like Oh Se-jin?”
“I just seized an opportunity.”
“What opportunity? To capture Argon?”
“Maybe.”
Jin-ho’s vague response gave Lee Hyun more certainty.
Jin-ho had accepted Se-jin’s request intending to catch Argon. With artists like Argon’s eyed talent choosing Songrim, it wouldn’t be hard to surpass Argon, considering the other artists they would collaborate with. Yet, the unsettling part was Se-jin’s exaggerated influence.
Lee Hyun thought of IF Management, to which Se-jin belonged. If Se-jin, now a solidly established figure, was so feared, there must be a bigger backing than IF Management.
“Any way to get rid of him?”
“Weren’t you already looking into that?”
Jin-ho’s indifferent reply, arms crossed over his chest, made Lee Hyun fiddle with his chin, hiding his frustration.
As Jin-ho said, as soon as Se-jin appeared, Lee Hyun dug into everything that could be considered his weakness.
Se-jin wasn’t as clean as he thought, gathering quite a bit of dirty information. Lee Hyun didn’t want to stir things up with such trivial matters, but it seemed Jin-ho wanted to keep his hands clean.
“So, you don’t want to get your hands dirty, huh.”
“If I personally take him down, my position becomes complicated. Especially now, with stock prices rising under the name of the Art Center associated with Oh Se-jin.”
Lee Hyun expected this, but he felt there was more to it.
Seeing Jin-ho unwilling to disclose more, Lee Hyun quickly revised his plan. He didn’t want to delay, especially not because of Jin Yura.
Having reached a conclusion, Lee Hyun stood up, indicating he had no further business. He didn’t forget to throw a jab at Jin-ho, revealing his displeasure.
“That’s why Yura calls Baek men foxes.”
Jin-ho, chuckling, looked up at the standing Lee Hyun and tilted his head slightly.
“Aren’t you going to eat?”
“I’ve lost my appetite.”
Jin-ho’s expression turned to mock disappointment, and just as Lee Hyun was about to open the door to leave, Jin-ho finally let slip the information he wanted.
“The person backing Oh Se-jin.”
Lee Hyun, focusing on Jin-ho’s incomplete statement, turned his head with a curious expression.
“It’s someone you know.”
Jin-ho added, with a placid smile,
“Joo Hyerim.”
Lee Hyun’s face twisted at the casually mentioned name.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
