“His daughter is still unmarried. She stirred up the public with her plans to marry, only to break it off.”
“…..”
“Rather, it’s a good thing. With a flaw of that extent, even the chairman will have to lower his pride.”
Leaning deep into the back of the sofa, Nam Tae scratched under his chin. This was unexpected. Se Ah’s eyes rose.
“You’re scared now, aren’t you?”
“I came to express my intent to reject the recontract.”
In order to not be entangled with him any longer, she quickly conveyed her intentions. Leaning forward, Nam Tae laughed heartily.
“That’s not something you can decide.”
“Why can’t I decide?”
Se Ah asked calmly, looking clearly at Nam Tae.
“You want to back out now, after taking the money.”
“I never wanted the money. The contract was unilaterally demanded by you from the start.”
“Who would believe that?”
Nam Tae laughed scornfully and sat up.
“Already 500 million is in your account, and your signature is on the contract. Moreover, I did not apply any physical pressure on you. Did you already forget that you, as an adult, made this decision yourself?”
“Did you not force me to sign in the narrow space of a car, leveraging your power and my feelings for Kang Woo?”
A thud. The sound of hitting the armrest of the sofa resounded. Nam Tae’s gaze changed abruptly.
“There’s no way to prove that. In effect, I did not pressure you.”
She clenched her trembling legs hard. If she showed fear here, she would have to submit to Nam Tae again. She clenched her cold, sweating hands tightly.
“I’m planning to host a luncheon party at my house soon. I’ve invited the chairman’s daughter.”
Watching Se Ah bite her lower lip, Nam Tae smirked.
“She and our Kang Woo would make a good couple. What do you think?”
“I find it disgusting.”
She only looked at the ridge of Nam Tae’s nose, not wanting to face him, but then she raised her gaze.
“Whether it’s a contract or anything, having obtained a daughterinlaw and planning to pair your unmarried son with another woman from behind.”
“What did you say?”
Nam Tae’s brow furrowed viciously. His ominous hidden intentions seemed to be revealed on his face. Unconcerned, Se Ah pursed her lips slightly.
“I don’t want to say any more, considering your constant talk of manners and lineage.”
“It seems Kang Woo has feelings for you.”
Nam Tae snorted after licking his tongue.
“I focused on nurturing her from a young age, but now, it seems I regret making a nanny out of a foster care teacher.”
Nam Tae abruptly stood from his seat.
“Is the manager outside?”
The manager who had been waiting outside immediately entered. He held the contract she had seen before. As soon as Nam Tae reached out his hand, while keeping his eyes on Se Ah, the pen and paperwork were handed over.
Thud. Nam Tae placed the contract and pen on the table.
“Sign.”
Nam Tae fixed his gaze on Se Ah, who was clenching her lips. Nam Tae watched Se Ah, who was resisting, with a relaxed face.
“When the world was turned upside down because of the daughterinlaw of the conglomerate, there was a setback in the plan and I was tired.”
“…..”
“It’s a blessing in disguise. It’s an opportunity to catch two rabbits. I almost missed it.”
She thoroughly ignored his monologue.
“As soon as this contract is over, take the money and leave. Then you won’t have to face me again.”
Without replying, Se Ah suddenly picked up the pen. After carefully reviewing the contents of the contract, she signed.
“Even though nowadays 1.5 billion isn’t considered a lot of money, to a regular person it is. Especially at my age. I’ve suffered mental damage, so I should at least get some money.”
“You’re wise. There’s no point in coveting what’s overflowing, it only deepens despair.”
“If you have nothing more to say, I’ll leave. Please send the contract later.”
She did not want to stay here a moment longer. Se Ah rose from her seat and walked toward the door. But then…
“Don’t trust Kang Woo too much.”
The sharp voice that cut through like a needle halted me. Those smoldering, opaque eyes were staring at me.
“You are just a new goal to Kang Woo. Do you think he will still want you after he’s achieved his purpose? Men easily lose interest in what they’ve conquered. His heart will cool down in less than a year.”
The clickclack of heels elegantly resounded. Se Ah, standing straight in front of Nam Tae, looked down at him. From his seated position on the sofa, Nam Tae returned her gaze.
“Father, do you know why I signed? I wanted to shake Kang Woo once. I’ve also become curious about his sincerity, thanks to you, Father.”
“What a cunning brat.”
“There will come a day when you regret offering me the contract again today.”
With Nam Tae raising an eyebrow behind her, she opened the door to the study.
((()))((()))((()))
Se Ah sat at the dressing table, playing with her hair and applying a light lip balm with a red hue to her lips.
Lately, Kang Woo was leaving work on time, so it was about time he came home. She draped a lightweight cardigan over the black slip that her personal shopper brought last time.
She held the rectangular frame on the dressing table. It was their wedding photo. She stared at the face she missed no matter how many times she saw it, and ran her hand over it.
How had she come to like him? Was it because he was handsome? Smart?
Of course, that was part of it, but she just instantly liked him.
When other people found out she was an orphan, they suddenly pitied her or somehow felt uncomfortable. At times, she was easily suspected too.
Like when she was young, and a few classmates gave her suspicious looks when someone lost a wallet.
After that, she kept the fact that she lived in an orphanage a secret. Since she never revealed herself, she didn’t have a close friend.
But Kang Woo didn’t unnecessarily sympathize or treat her well. As silly as it sounds, that was why.
While loving him, had she become a fool? Even if she didn’t receive love back, she wanted to give her heart without reason, to look good. Looking back, love had made her a fool.
‘You are just a new goal. Do you think he will still want you after he’s achieved his purpose?’
Nam Tae’s sharp remark scratched at her heart. As always, Nam Tae relentlessly dug into her weaknesses today.
She knew Kang Woo wasn’t as petty as Nam Tae, but she was unsure of his feelings.
Why did he suddenly have feelings for me… isn’t this going to end too easily?
Still, the reason she boldly told Nam Tae not to regret was because she wanted to show him.
Even a cornered mouse will bite.
The wall clock pointed exactly at 8. Suddenly, the bedroom door opened, and Kang Woo’s towering figure was reflected in the mirror.
“What are you thinking about so hard? I think I knocked at least three times.”
“It’s nothing.”
As Se Ah passed by, Kang Woo grabbed her. Holding her slim wrist, their eyes met. His muscular upper body bent down as his deep, black eyes shimmered.
“I’ve missed you, all day long.”
To him, who seemed so sincere now.
Do you want me now? Do you love me? Does it have to be me? Instead of pouring out the words she had been suppressing.
“Let’s make a contract, you and me. I’m curious about how sincere you are, Kang Woo.”
His raised eyes narrowed slightly, and Kang Woo held Se Ah’s cheek with one hand.
As he pulled up her long, flowing hair, her white and slender neck and round shoulders were exposed. Sweet eyes poured out over her bare skin.
Soon, Kang Woo’s lips, looking into Se Ah’s eyes, slowly opened.
“Let’s follow the instructions.”
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
