An Unbearable Marriage (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 42

He, who was in charge of the company’s finances, was most sensitive to one thing—money. Tae Sang had never once wasted even a single penny, nor had he ever been generous to anyone.

He had no idea how to respond to words he’d heard for the very first time in his life. Lightly pressing his forehead with his fingertips, he heard a clear, melodic voice ringing in his ears.

“This one—I’d like the Nasi Goreng. Just this is plenty.”

Da Jung firmly pointed to the center of the menu and declared it crisply.

He, on the other hand, felt overwhelmed with things he desperately wanted to give her, yet she remained utterly indifferent and unassuming.

A quiet sigh slipped out from Tae Sang’s lips.

“Couldn’t you try taking a little more advantage of me?”

“Taking advantage… of you?”

“Just use me up a bit more.”

Intentional advances, or ulterior motives masked as kindness—Tae Sang was accustomed to such a life, largely thanks to the label “third-generation heir of Hyoseong,” which he heard far more often than his own name.

At first, Tae Sang couldn’t distinguish people’s true intentions when they approached him. But, as with most things, with time he gradually developed a knack for it.

He became adept at instantly reading through people’s deceitful intentions, and when necessary, even turned their intentions against them.

Yet here he was, saying such words himself. Tae Sang let out a bitter smile as he looked at Da Jung.

“I think… I’d be okay with it—if it were you taking advantage of me.”

“So… you mean you’ll grant me anything I ask for?”

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