Soocheol was deeply moved by Changjeong’s derogatory remarks about Yusoong, his life and pride. Yet, he had to acknowledge Changjeong’s words.
“Then, did you know that Dahyun was Kim Jaehee’s daughter from the beginning…”
“Did you think I allowed the marriage without any conditions? Of course, it led Mina’s son to grow even further. He changed his mind to return to Korea and settle down.”
“You knew everything, yet you acted like an indifferent spectator.”
“That’s right. I’m not the protagonist here. So, I just watched as an onlooker.”
Soocheol’s pride was severely hurt. He couldn’t shake off the feeling of being played by Changjeong.
Even though he might have known what would happen in the future, he pretended not to know anything and just watched as if he knew nothing. Soocheol’s lips twisted coldly at Changjeong’s words.
“Then why are you still watching? Why are you doing this now?”
“I saw what I wanted to know through Sae-ah.”
Changjeong’s answer was concise. Soocheol didn’t like it.
“So, this is your way of repaying.”
Soocheol found it difficult to understand what Changjeong was saying.
“It’s fortunate that I found out before I go. I have no regrets now that I know everything I was curious about during my life.”
His eyes looked empty, like they were hollow. Soocheol tightened his grip on his hands at the dried blood around Changjeong’s lips.
Soocheol realized that even if he begged and pleaded for Changjeong to stop revealing more, he wouldn’t. Understanding Changjeong’s intention, he needed to forcefully stop here.
When he entered Changjeong’s hospital room and sat on a chair, he hadn’t planned to go this far. Soocheol’s palms were sweaty.
No, I must regain my composure.
His heart pounded, and it felt like Changjeong could hear it. He couldn’t act emotionally. Otherwise, instead of being dragged to the police station by the security guards waiting outside, he might lose his life.
Soocheol realized he couldn’t continue and stood up. If he stayed any longer, a significant accident seemed imminent.
“Chairman, take care of your health. You need to correct it. You have to see your grandson. Isn’t that right?”
“You’re saying words even against your will.”
Changjeong scoffed as Soocheol uttered words he didn’t mean from his heart.
“Do you think I wouldn’t know what fleeting thoughts crossed your mind? Afraid of being seen by many eyes and the numerous CCTV cameras everywhere, aren’t you?”
Soocheol, who had raised his head respectfully to Changjeong, was taken aback. Then he quickly changed his attitude and let his lips sag.
Nevertheless, the old man who received his death sentence continued to dig into his lungs.
“…I’ll go.”
Soocheol turned and left the hospital room.
Changjeong stared fixedly at Soocheol’s back, then lifted his head from the headrest and stood up.
“Cough, cough.”
He stood up to go to the bathroom, but strangely, dizziness hit him. Changjeong, wearing slippers, took slow steps.
“Cough, cough.”
He thought the dizziness would subside soon, but it continued, making his legs wobble.
Belatedly, when he tried to call a security guard, his voice didn’t have the strength.
“Cough, cough.”
Without stopping, the coughing persisted, and blood dropped to the floor. With his ankle folding, his body tilted to the side.
Ah, is this the last page of my life?
Thinking about it now, my life was truly pitiful. In the next life, I’d rather be born as a lively guy like Jaehee, even if I don’t hold anything. Soon, that guy will come to meet me. No, should I go out to meet him?
There was a time when I was too busy living that I even forgot my own existence. I might not come out to meet because I find myself so repulsive.
Still, it would be nice if you came out to meet me.
Jaehui, I am a selfish person to the end.
On the last journey, I hope Jaehui, whom I missed the most, will guide me.
“Chairman! You said to quit smoking. If you continue like this, you will regret it later.”
Yes, your words are right. I regret it.
Even so, this guy, I let your daughter know about your agony and your existence. So, don’t resent me anymore.
“Thank you, Chairman.”
Yes, that’s right. I’m not a person who is particularly considerate even to my own children, but I stood up for you.
“I will serve you for the rest of my life, Chairman.”
That’s right. You should serve me for the rest of your life.
Changjeong felt his body stiffening and closed his eyelids.
In fact, he already knew his body’s limitations. But knowing that Soocheol would come, he somehow endured it.
That’s why he even bit his secretary, who always stayed by his side.
I wanted my end to be as quiet as possible. I didn’t want to hear someone grieving.
Now, it’s really the end. My role is over.
Soon, the sound of a ‘thud’ echoed in the hospital room.
The blood-stained lips formed a more peaceful smile than ever before.
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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