Eagerly started? Counterattack? Yura couldn’t comprehend. Jinho, who stood up from his seat, came around the desk toward Yura. With a relaxed smile, Jinho sat on the edge of the desk, aligning his eyes with Yura’s.
“That… What does that mean?”
“The articles came out, and since then, he hasn’t slept a wink. Issuing search warrants, requesting interviews, searching for hospital records… It was quite a commotion.”
Ihyun was in the study all night. Yura knew he was busy handling the aftermath of the article, but she never thought he would be so busy devising such a plan.
As expected, when it came to the situation, Ihyun just told her not to worry and didn’t add anything more.
“He didn’t say… anything.”
“He was just too preoccupied for that. It was only this morning that all the evidence was secured and everything exploded.”
The image of Ihyun, who had been serious until this morning, came to Yura’s mind. She thought he didn’t believe in herself and turned away from her.
I thought we were going to divorce soon, so I just thought of keeping my distance in advance, but was that not the case? Then, what does it mean to say that I will receive compensation for damages? The more I think about it, the more something doesn’t add up.
Between Yura’s heavily furrowed brows, Jinho pressed with his fingertips.
“Today, just go in. It’s all chaotic because these articles are coming out.”
Although Jinho ordered her to leave, Yura, who had seen the situation starting with the articles before even starting work in the office, didn’t feel like going this way. Whether he sensed her inner thoughts or not, Jinho stood behind Yura, grabbed her shoulders, and pushed her toward the door.
“Stop worrying about work. Just take a break.”
Yura only smirked and was chased out of the CEO’s office. Yura’s awkward gaze went back and forth among the secretaries. Then, Manager Kwon, who received Jinho’s instructions, held the elevator for Yura, urging her.
“Since you have your bag, just leave directly. I’ll contact the office separately. Well then, be careful when you go in.”
“Uh, okay.”
“Everything will be fine, so don’t worry too much, Manager Jin.”
Following Manager Kwon’s awkward response and encouraging words, Yura nodded gracefully.
As soon as Yura got in the car, she changed the destination to CH Group. While calling Ihyun during her way to him, the phone remained switched off, and only the mechanical voice was heard.
Yura thought about going straight to the office, but it seemed like she would cause a commotion from the entrance. After getting married, Yura had never visited CH Group even once. Unexpectedly visiting as the vice president’s wife might make the employees uncomfortable.
While contemplating what to do, CH Group’s headquarters came into view. Yura asked the secretary for a brief stop on the side and called.
“Secretary Ahn, this is Manager Jinyura.”
-Yes, ma’am.
“My brother didn’t answer the call.”
-The vice president is currently in a meeting.
Yura felt lucky that she hadn’t entered without knowing it was the case.
“Then, please tell him that I’ll wait in front of the company.”
-Are you in front of the company right now?
“Yes, please tell him like that.”
Yura ended the call without mentioning the purpose of her visit.
It would take some time if they were in a meeting. While considering whether to send the car and wait at a nearby cafe, she noticed the CH Group building. Rather than the cafe, she was worried that she might cause a stir from the entrance if she went in without notice.
She searched the surroundings, wondering what to do. However, she couldn’t help but notice the reporters wandering around CH Group’s headquarters.
Most media outlets seemed to be staking out in front of the hotel where Oh Sejin stayed, as if he were holding a press conference. The media outlets were quickly spreading reports related to Sejin, who was staying there.
In addition, there were quite a few reporters gathered at Songlim, so she thought there wouldn’t be any at CH Group. Mocking her naive thoughts, there were reporters here as well.
Entering the car seemed daunting. At that moment, someone tapped on the car window.
Tap, tap.
Outside the window, Secretary Ahn, slightly bowing, gestured as if telling to lower the window.
“Hello?”
“Hello, Secretary Ahn.”
“He’s waiting in the home office.”
Thinking she had to wait until the end of the meeting, Yura was surprised to receive the message in the middle. Feeling like she had taken away a busy person’s time, Yura smiled awkwardly.
“I’m sorry. I must have bothered you.”
“No, it’s fine. As you can see, there are reporters near the company, so it’s not suitable to go straight in. Please come to the underground parking lot. Secretary Kim Ayoung will be waiting there.”
“I don’t know who that is.”
“It’s okay because Secretary Kim recognizes the madam’s face.”
“Oh.”
“Then, I’ll see you soon.”
As soon as Secretary Ahn turned around, the car smoothly moved to the underground parking lot of the company building. When the car stopped in front of the elevator, a secretary with an elegant appearance opened the door for Yura.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Kim Ayoung, who serves Vice President Baek Ihyun.”
“Pleased to meet you. I’m Jin Yura.”
“Come this way.”
“I’m sorry to trouble you.”
“No, don’t worry about it.”
Guided by Secretary Kim, Yura entered Ihyun’s home office.
Refusing the secretary who brought the car, Yura quietly looked around Ihyun’s unfamiliar home office.
It was a bleak space, typical of Baek Ihyun, without a single plant. Approaching the desk near the sunny window, she saw a wedding photo on it.
“I didn’t know they had this kind of thing.”
Awkwardly making a fist and leaning against Ihyun’s shoulders, it was a photo of Yura with her face pressed against Ihyun’s like a malfunctioning mannequin. Both of their faces showed fatigue and annoyance. Suddenly, that moment came to mind, and Yura’s mouth involuntarily lifted.
How awkwardly they must have expressed themselves at the photographer’s request for a more affectionate pose; this was just one of the awkward photos among them. Just as she was about to mock why such a photo was posted, the office door creaked open.
Yura, surprised as if caught doing something she shouldn’t, took a step back in that spot.
The person who entered the office without hesitation was Ihyun. As soon as he entered, he turned his head towards the reception sofa, then found Yura and turned his gaze back inside. As their eyes met, Yura awkwardly smiled.
Ihyun’s face approaching briskly seemed pale and lifeless, as if the flush had disappeared from his already fair face. Puzzled, Yura lifted her head, and in the meantime, Ihyun grabbed her shoulders, breathing heavily, and stared at her again inside.
“Ha, Jin Yura, what’s wrong? What happened? Did someone say something strange again? Did you meet reporters? Or did your father-in-law come? What is it, Jin Yura, you have to tell me. Huh?”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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