Taesang’s gaze hardened as he confirmed the phrase ‘Daesung Daily.’
Since the accident, Daesung Group had been keeping a close eye on Taesang’s every move. Of course, each time this happened, Taesang and Hyosung generously overlooked it.
Considering that Taesang was the one who ended the engagement, it wasn’t unreasonable for Daesung to be displeased.
Moreover, Daesung had never crossed the line, only leaking articles that seemed to lightly poke at them. This was because there was nothing good to gain from mutual hostility, and the relationship between the chairmen was deep.
In short, it felt like expressing and receiving resentment appropriately.
However, the articles coming out of Daesung recently were a bit different. They were one-sided, emotional, and even aggressive.
The source was probably that person.
Taesang thought of Daesung’s eldest son, who lacked both skills and emotional control. His already frustrated heart felt even more stifled.
“Again, it’s Daesung.”
Secretary Kim, who had been glancing at the rearview mirror, finally spoke. Lost in thought, Taesang remained silent.
As the signal changed, and the car smoothly started moving.
“Secretary Kim.”
Taesang took a light breath and broke the short silence.
“Yes, please speak.”
“First, check the source of the article. Not only the journalist’s name but also the individuals behind it.”
“Yes.”
“And we will thoroughly review whether there is any truth in the mentioned content from now on. No subcontractors, no partner companies. Please organize and submit data on everything related to our company’s operation, including work schedules, unit prices, and labor.”
“Yes, understood.”
Secretary Kim diligently transcribed Taesang’s words onto the notebook she had prepared in advance.
“And immediately convene an emergency action meeting. Turn the car back to the company.”
“Yes.”
As the car made a U-turn, the scenery in front of his eyes changed abruptly. Taesang, exhaling a long sigh, looked out the window. The place where Dajeong was gradually moved away.
At the time when portal site search keywords were flooded with ‘Air Korea.’
Having belatedly read the article, Dajeong was surprised and remained silent for a while. Each post, complete with accurate data, had an unmistakable malicious intent.
Anger, frustration, and worry surged simultaneously. Dajeong quickly brought up the call screen.
As she was about to press the connect button, her fingertips paused for a moment.
‘He must be busy…’
Not to mention answering the call, there might not even be time to check a single message.
Dajeong stared at her phone in silence, then brought up the message screen.
‘I saw the article. Are you okay? If you’re busy, don’t worry about replying. Youngjin can wait until another day.’
Although she wanted to spend more time with Taesang, she didn’t want to put him in an awkward position.
Dajeong pressed the send button, and at that moment, Subin approached, lowering her head.
“What’s wrong?”
He held a takeout coffee cup in both hands, his face a mix of curiosity and concern.
“Yes? Ah… It’s nothing. About the accident you mentioned earlier, it became a news article.”
Dajeong switched the screen to the news page she had seen a while ago and casually tilted her phone to show.
“Hmm… must be busy.”
Subin threw an inexplicable remark, slightly furrowing her eyebrows. Then, holding the coffee in one hand, she extended it towards Dajeong.
A little while ago, even though she had built a solid wall, it seemed unyielding. Bold or calm, Dajeong couldn’t tell the difference from before. Subin, while nonchalantly stirring her coffee, emitted a sweet fragrance. At that moment, Youngjin lightly approached.
“Nuna, I’m going for a rehearsal.”
“Sure. Practice well. I’ll come to see your performance later.”
“Yeah, got it. But…”
Youngjin hesitated without waiting for a response. Somehow, Dajeong felt she knew what was hidden behind his words.
“Why isn’t Hyung coming?”
“That’s…”
“Hyung?”
Subin, who was sipping her coffee, asked with a puzzled expression.
“He’s my sister’s boyfriend. He promised to come see my performance today.”
“…”
Subin slowly removed the coffee cup from her lips. Exhaling a breath, she seemed to spit out the held breath lightly.
Dajeong hesitated for a moment and then opened her mouth slowly.
“Youngjin, it’s not certain yet, but… my sister’s boyfriend might not be able to come today.”
“Oh? Well, what can you do? It can’t be helped.”
Youngjin put on his usual composed expression. However, it seemed like he was avoiding direct eye contact.
Suddenly, a feeling of sorry and regret welled up. Youngjin always said that when sitting on stage, the audience looked really good. People usually think only the stage looks good, but surprisingly, the audience looks really good from the stage.
Certainly, sitting alone among the lively families, his figure would stand out. Dajeong couldn’t hide the bitter expression on her face.
“Then I’ll go instead. It’s better to fill up the audience, right?”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
