“I don’t regret my choice.”
With a shy, somewhat mischievous smile, Jae In captured Tae Seo’s gaze, who was unable to look away, and finally he let out a laugh mixed with a sigh.
“Ha….”
The first person. The first choice. Tae Seo felt his chest tighten with something swelling up inside.
Kang Tae Seo could never beat Yoon Jae In. Realizing this, Tae Seo nodded helplessly.
Whatever she wants, as Yoon Jae In wishes.
That was the most potent desire for the current Tae Seo.
“Okay. When would be good for you?”
“Now.”
“Now?”
“If it’s okay with you, Tae Seo.”
With determination, she waited quietly for Tae Seo’s response, then suddenly her eyes widened. She had caught sight of the clock behind Tae Seo.
“But Tae Seo, is it really okay for you not to go back to work? Oh, and your clothes…”
It wasn’t the suit he wore when they went to work together in the morning. Jae In looked at him quizzically, dressed as if for a pleasant Friday afternoon date.
“I was fired.”
“….What?”
“Put on standby, I guess.”
Jae In’s head tilted slightly, taking Tae Seo’s words for a joke.
“So I came to bother you at work.”
“….You’re joking, right?”
He meant it. He had even considered taking a yoga class. That’s why he stopped by home to change into clothes more suitable for working out, planning to spend the entire day by her side, watching her, then whisk her away the moment work was over.
He intended to hold her all weekend once they got home. They would shop together, cook delicious meals, and stay inseparable.
Even if he was currently unemployed, things were bound to get busy from next week once Ted arrived and work began in earnest.
Resolving to postpone his plans just a bit, Tae Seo stood up. Smiling, he reached out his hand, and a bewildered Jae In took it.
“Let’s go.”
“…Are you serious?”
“Since I did as you wanted, you’ll do as I say once we get home.”
“…What do you want to do?”
With a sly wink, Tae Seo smiled and led Jae In towards the changing room.
“Get dressed and come out. I’ll wait for you outside.”
A blushing Jae In looked up at him. After leaving a tender kiss on her forehead, Tae Seo left the yoga studio office.
How should he punish Jung Jae Hoon for disregarding his warning and frightening Jae In?
Tae Seo clenched his fist. He struggled to hide his murderous gaze from Jae In, who would be out soon, by closing his eyes tight. It was time to deal with trash that couldn’t be recycled.
“You really didn’t meet her?”
“She’s not there. Someone else lives there now.”
“No, I’m sure about that house! I confirmed it with Mr. Kim!”
How hard it had been to find that out. Jae Hoon scowled and massaged his forehead as Yu Ri added her irritated comment.
Jae Hoon disliked Yu Ri. When he first fell in love with Jae In at eighteen during a sponsorship event, it didn’t take long for him to realize that Yu Ri was bullying Jae In at school.
He couldn’t have had a favorable view of Yu Ri, who made life miserable for the person he liked. Yet, Jae Hoon just watched Yu Ri’s misdeeds. He liked the fact that Jae In was isolated at school because of Yu Ri’s actions.
Boys their age, captivated by Jae In, didn’t dare approach her because of Yu Ri. As Jae In attended an arts high school and Jae Hoon went to a different school, he felt relieved by the situation, which only fed his insecurity.
He wished to be the only one by her side. He wanted to be the only one she could turn to in a world of pity. That desire remained unchanged even now.
“I’ll take care of Jae In’s work. I appreciate the information, but I don’t welcome such visits to the company.”
“Do you think I’m happy to see you? I’m in a hurry!”
“I’m looking into it too. I’m considering.”
“Considering what? Be honest. You’re scared because it’s Kang Tae Seo, aren’t you? You used to act like you’d die if you didn’t see her for a day. Has the flame died over the years?”
“Jo Yu Ri, watch your words.”
“That’s a joke.”
Yu Ri sneered as she picked up a glass filled with ice water. She had always looked down on Jae Hoon, who had showered Jae In with gifts and fawned over her as if his life depended on it. Jae Hoon was aware of it.
“No matter what happens, I won’t lose that man to anyone. Especially not to Yoon Jae In. Kang Tae Seo is my man.”
“…Just go.”
“That’s why you need to use your strength! While you’re sitting back, think of what those two might be doing every night…!”
“I said stop it!”
Jae Hoon yelled, losing his patience with Yu Ri’s hysterical urging. Just then, the internal phone rang. He reached for it with an angry face.
“What is it?”
―A visitor has arrived.
“Isn’t it basic not to let in anyone who isn’t scheduled? Do I have to spell out everything?”
―Sorry, sir.
The new secretary didn’t flinch at Jae Hoon’s annoyed tone. Recently transferred to the secretary’s office as an experienced hire, she had seemed good at her job and was usually quiet.
Such a basic mistake was the last thing Jae Hoon needed when he was already in a bad mood, and he was ready to take his frustration out on her.
“Whoever it is, tell them I’m not here and send them away. Do I look idle enough to meet every Tom, Dick, and Harry?”
―It’s Yoon Jae In.
“…What, who?”
―Yoon Jae In, she said you would know.
Jae Hoon clenched his jaw at the unexpected visit. The Yoon Jae In he had been searching for was now coming to him, and the rush of blood was so intense it made his temples throb.
Finally gathering his wits, Jae Hoon stood up quickly.
“Quickly. Bring her in. And don’t disturb us from now on.”
Jae Hoon couldn’t hide his excitement, and his face reddened as he rubbed it several times.
“Why? Who’s coming?”
Yu Ri, glancing at him with wide eyes, stopped short when he gestured for her to leave, but he froze at the secretary’s next words.
―Yes. But she’s accompanied by someone.
“Accompanied? Who is it?”
―It’s Kang Tae Seo, the head of Kang Sun Construction. They arrived together.
Jae Hoon, unable to hang up, stood dumbfounded, processing the secretary’s words. As his large, double-lidded eyes blinked in confusion, the office door opened.
Jae Hoon and Yu Ri’s eyes filled with shock as they saw the two people who entered.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
