―I heard you’re the one who made us end up like this. Is that right?
“Thank you for the compliment, but I only fanned the flames on a collapsing tower.”
―…….
“Since we’re not going to talk for long, state your conditions.”
Although Tae-seo wasn’t sure exactly what had happened, it seemed that Ji Seung-hee had completely turned away from Cho Dae-hoon. For Tae-seo, who had been watching the complete rift between them, this was very welcome news.
Selling a considerable amount of stocks wouldn’t be easy with the nation’s attention focused on the situation. Moreover, the current stock price of Hyunyang Construction was hitting rock bottom. It was much better to liquidate it, hand it over to Tae-seo, and take what could be taken.
―I’m not asking for much. Just let me take the money my mother left me. I am a victim. I will hand over all the relevant documents.
It seemed ridiculous that she believed herself to be a victim, but she was obstinately clinging to that belief. Tae-seo frowned at Seung-hee’s shamelessness, spouting off her self-pity.
―I’m desperate right now. I don’t have any other intentions, so understand.
“Let me think about it and get back to you.”
―Yoon Jae-in knows what that child wants from me.
Sensing Tae-seo’s urgency to end the call, Ji Seung-hee quickly added, but she couldn’t help herself from continuing.
―I admit that I did something unforgivable to a child who became like that because of meeting the wrong parents. Actually, looking at it closely, I know that child is a victim too. Born into the world with no fault of their own, I failed to embrace them. I feel sorry.
“……. ”
The apology was entirely self-centered. Perhaps she was so shameless. Tae-seo suppressed the anger that began to surge fiercely within him in the palm of his clenched fist.
Meeting the wrong parents, insulting Yoon Saena, who showered love on Jae-in, was her wrongs. Moreover, the statement that being born into the world was a sin was absurd to the point of disbelief.
For Kang Tae-seo, her being born into the world was an infinite blessing.
Every morning, Tae-seo embraced her and thanked all the gods she had never believed in before. The happiness she had never felt in her life was solely because of Yoon Jae-in.
It felt like using up all the luck granted to me.
At some point, this luck might run out, causing anxiety. She relentlessly imprinted herself within her hands, endlessly carving her within to prevent her growing desires from swallowing her.
Seung-hee continued to treat this person she cherished so much as a little rascal to the end. What should I do? I wanted to go see her right away and drop her into a deeper abyss. Tae-seo gritted his teeth.
―What that child wants from me is probably an apology for not warmly welcoming them in their early days. I’ll do it. Before Korea rises, I will meet that child.
Kneeling and pleading, it was impossible to tolerate the pitiful and helpless plea anymore. After carefully choosing his words, Tae-seo spoke.
“I said I would think about it and get back to you, but since you’re putting it that way, I should respond right away.”
―Sure. Then…
“How dare you talk about an apology.”
―…What?
“What kind of apology is trying to make someone feel comfortable?”
The voice, soaked with anger, sounded bitter.
“Try apologizing a hundred or a thousand times. I won’t consider forgiving you.”
Even if kind-hearted Yoon Jae-in forgives, I can’t forgive them. Those who inflicted wounds on young Jae-in and shattered her hopes cannot be absolved with just a few words. Besides, it wasn’t sincere; it was just bowing their heads reluctantly due to the circumstances.
“No need for the stock transfer.”
―…
“Embrace it all the way to hell.”
Ending the call unilaterally, Tae-seo turned back with eyes full of disillusionment. On the TV, news was flowing about a high-intensity prosecution investigation into corruption within Hyunyang Construction and the Hyunyang Foundation.
Tae-seo, who had confidently entered the prosecutor’s office to confront Jo Dae-hoon, picked up his work phone again. Finding the prosecutor who had provided information related to this case, he swiftly moved his fingers without hesitation.
The prosecution had not been deceived by some ridiculous trickery. It was just that capturing Jo Dae-hoon was more urgent, so Seung-hee’s investigation was temporarily postponed.
“Kang Tae-seop.”
Now was the time. As a couple known for their harmony in the business world, where the husband goes, the wife cannot be absent. Tae-seo’s lips, which portrayed the two falling into hell together in front of the nation, were adorned with a sardonic smile.
“Sorry for the arbitrary decision.”
“Tae-seo.”
Jae-in firmly nodded.
“It wouldn’t have been difficult to resolve things a bit more easily if you had accepted the proposal. It became difficult because of me. I’m sorry.”
“It’s not because of Jae-in. Don’t ever think that. I did it because I wanted to.”
“Then, Tae-seo, don’t feel sorry either. I’d rather praise you.”
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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