From my office, I have a sweeping view of Gangnam, but I can’t see Ms. Yoon Jae In’s yoga studio building. Have you thought about moving the yoga studio to a higher location?”
―Are you calling to brag about the nice view from your office?
Tae Seo chuckled with a low laughter and shook his head. It was a joke he made on purpose, as he had to broach a difficult topic. He was thankful for Jae In’s sassy yet comfortable response.
“Ms. Yoon Jae In.”
―Yes?
“I’m leaving for a business trip at dawn tomorrow.”
―I know. That’s why I sent you a message.
“I’m going to Chicago…….”
―Oh, really?
“I will be thinking about only one person the entire time there.”
―Um…….
“That’s why I’m saying.”
Tae Seo hoped that what he was about to say would not be a burden to Jae In. With a sigh, he steadied his breath and began speaking with difficulty.
“Have you thought about having a bodyguard by your side?”
―Pardon?
“While I’m in Chicago, so I can think of you without worry, that’s why I’m suggesting it. For me.”
―…….
“I know it might be inconvenient for you, but I would appreciate it if you’d consider my request.”
―Why?
Yoon Jae In was a smart woman. So, she needed an explanation for the sudden need for a bodyguard. Tae Seo hadn’t broached this subject without prior thought.
Tae Seo could not yet reveal that he knew everything about Jae In, as she still had much she was hiding. He didn’t want to burden her with this in such a way unless she decided to open up on her own.
Moreover, it was crucial to him that Jae In would be less hurt as they moved towards the relationship Tae Seo desired.
“I mentioned before about a woman who goes around claiming to be my fiancée.”
―……Yes.
“I’m worried she might bother you.”
―It has nothing to do with me; if Tae Seo dislikes that woman, just cut her off.
That had been Tae Seo’s intention all along. However, he had refrained from doing so immediately so as not to shock his suddenly ill grandmother and had been biding his time to get back at Chairman Jo Dae Hoon.
In fact, Tae Seo ultimately wanted her permission for a plan he had recently decided upon.
But he could not tell Jae In just yet. He wished to keep her out of anything related to Jo Dae Hoon or Jeong Jae Hoon, unless she approached Tae Seo first.
“I’m waiting for the right time.”
―Um…….
“Until the time we agreed to meet, on Saturday.”
Jae In remained silent, and Tae Seo whispered gently to her.
“You just go on as usual. There won’t be any inconvenience. You won’t even notice someone is there.”
A brief silence followed. Tae Seo gazed earnestly in the direction where the yoga studio would be.
―I’ll do that. But.
“Go ahead.”
―If I end up dating Kang Tae Seo, does having such a person by my side become a norm?
At Jae In’s bold question, Tae Seo burst into laughter.
“Do I need to answer this carefully?”
―Yes.
“Not regularly, but sometimes. As needed?”
―Um…….
“You’ll think it was a good decision to meet me, even with that inconvenience.”
―What’s with that confidence?
“Exactly that, I’m confident. So make your decision quickly.”
Jae In’s quiet laughter made Tae Seo’s expression brighten. He quietly opened the office door and signaled to Manager Jang who was waiting.
Understanding the cue, Manager Jang quickly grabbed his work phone. Tae Seo closed the office door again. His eyes remained fixed in the direction of the yoga studio.
“If you’re not busy tomorrow or the day after.”
―Yes?
“Would you think of me?”
Focusing on Jae In’s laughter, Tae Seo closed his eyes. His clear lips softly curved.
“It’s already time to go to Anyang.”
Director Lim Hong Jin, reviewing the schedule for the second half of the exhibitions, spoke up and glanced over. Through his reading glasses, he saw his son, Chairman Kang Shin Jae, sitting on the sofa, but the son seemed not to acknowledge.
“……Tae Seo’s mother is innocent. Even if you pour all your resentment on me…….”
“The tea is getting cold.”
Shin Jae expressed his lack of interest in a conversation with a single sentence and set down his empty teacup. There was no reading his expression as he reached for the teapot on the tray.
“Chairman Kang.”
“Yes, Director.”
Despite being father and son, there was no affectionate form of address between them. The silence stretched between the two, using only their business titles, as the clear sound of tea dripping filled the room.
Director Lim gazed at his son, who was now nearing sixty. Frost had settled even on the son’s hair, which had not escaped the passage of time.
Yet the robust physique and sharp features that so resembled his deceased husband, Kang Sun Il, were still present. It almost felt like seeing the future of his grandson, Tae Seo.
How could they resemble each other so much and yet be so………..
“We should visit together at least once.”
“…….”
Bringing up a visit to the memorial park in Anyang wasn’t easy for Director Lim either. But Shin Jae gave no response.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
