What Jaein could see was only Chairman Kang Sin-jae’s hand.
Due to Taeseo’s large body blocking the view, Jaein barely saw Chairman Kang Sin-jae’s large hand trembling as he held the teacup. Witnessing this, Jaein’s own body trembled.
It was not just surprising and fearful; it was more than that. She couldn’t bear the rising anger. Her chest swelled with intense anger, even more than when she faced Jo Dae-hoon, who tried to use her.
A little earlier, Jaein had witnessed Chairman Kang Sin-jae attempting to strike Taeseo with the teacup.
There was no hint of remorse on Chairman Kang Sin-jae’s face as he reached out towards his son. Jaein’s heart raced at the sight of the imminent violence.
Based on Taeseo’s words, it seemed that Chairman Kang Sin-jae had engaged in acts of violence not just once or twice. It angered her immensely.
“Why. Why did you do this to someone so precious. What do you think you’re doing?”
“Just as you have no son, now I have no father.”
“…….”
“Aren’t you pleased? The tiresome act is finally over.”
Jaein could imagine Taeseo’s face, speaking calmly while blocking her, as she uttered these words. Just the thought of him smiling bitterly made her heart ache.
Therefore, Jaein stepped aside. Standing side by side with Taeseo, she faced the man who had tormented him for so long.
When she first saw him, she thought he resembled Taeseo even more than when she saw him on TV. It was as if she could see the Taeseo of thirty years in the future.
But not anymore. She realized that the eyes filled with resentment, the stubbornness, and arrogance were entirely different from Taeseo.
Taeseo, noticing Jaein’s movement, tried to twist his body to shield her again, but Jaein grabbed Taeseo’s arm first, preventing him. After checking if he was okay, Jaein stared at Chairman Kang Sin-jae with a determined gaze.
“I have something to say.”
Chairman Kang Sin-jae, shrugging his shoulders, looked down at Jaein with a disdainful gaze. It seemed like he was annoyed at having his accumulated anger interrupted.
“Taeseo-ssi should wipe the tea off.”
“No, it’s fine.”
“I want to talk to the chairman. Can you give us 5 minutes?”
Although Taeseo vehemently shook his head, Jaein did not step back. Chairman Kang Sin-jae, perhaps finding Jaein’s boldness in wanting to talk alone impressive, smirked slightly and took a step back.
“Well, it’s better to talk a bit more with Mr. Yoon Jae-in than with Director Kang. How about we go to my study? It’s a bit messy here.”
“No, we’ll talk here.”
The damp sofa, soaked with spilled tea, was not a concern. Right now, Jaein’s only concern was Taeseo, who must have been emotionally wounded by the mixture of strong alcohol in the tea. Just as he protected her, Jaein felt the need to protect him now.
“Don’t worry.”
“But…….”
“Come on. Let’s wash it out before it gets into your eyes. Huh? I’m fine.”
Jaein forcibly pushed Taeseo away. She must be well aware that Chairman Kang Sin-jae’s violence was directed solely at Kang Taeseo. Jaein nodded slightly and turned away from Taeseo.
“Sit down.”
“Ha……”
Whether Jaein, who suggested sitting first, seemed amusing, Chairman Kang Sin-jae returned to his seat with a wry smile.
Jaein also sat down and waited for Taeseo to move away. After confirming that he was heading to the guest bathroom on the first floor, Jaein opened her mouth.
“I think you have something you want.”
“Hmm. Why do you think so?”
“Otherwise, there’s no reason for you to call me along. I wouldn’t have come unless you had something to ask of me.”
Chairman Kang Sin-jae, who had been gazing at Jaein with a sneer, sat up, leaning on the back of the sofa.
“You want something. And Miss Yoon Jaein can listen to what I want.”
“Please tell me.”
“Miss Yoon Jaein is smarter than I thought.”
When Chairman Kang coughed and raised his gaze, a secretary hurriedly approached from the kitchen and offered a glass of water. After taking a sip, he seemed to regain some composure.
“Right now, you might think we’re special to each other, but we’re not. The idea that we are everything to each other is an illusion. It’s just a mirage that comes to everyone at least once.”
Jaein stared at Chairman Kang Sin-jae without blinking, listening to his unexpectedly honest words.
“In fact, I think Chairman Kang can meet anyone. It doesn’t matter who I meet, as long as I’m not unhappy.”
“…….”
“Where in the world can you find a father like this?”
“Yes.”
“If I were to answer that question……. I have never thought of Chairman Kang as my son.”
Despite the evasive answer, Jaein’s expression remained unchanged.
“Chairman Kang and I are fated. Even though we can’t be together, that child wishes we could be.”
After taking another sip of water, Chairman Kang Sin-jae closed his eyes. As if dizzy from the alcohol, he buried his body deep into the sofa again. The story he brought up was from more than thirty years ago.
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
