“If it comes to it… even handle Ha Joon?”
Seo Ah’s heart sank. While Ha Joon was currently protecting Youngju and searching for the enemy, she hadn’t considered the possibility of him being in danger, especially if someone acted through a proxy, because of her family’s issues. Did this mean Ha Joon wouldn’t have to take such risks if not for her?
There had been something odd about it. Being part of the Taesung Group, she thought no one would dare attack her so blatantly. She hadn’t been interested in corporate affairs, so she had thought it was possible. Maybe not.
“Who said that?”
“Who knows? If those people find out I heard, they won’t leave me alone. I didn’t have time to confirm their faces.”
Seo Ah’s face turned pale as Ji Young struggled to hide her rising smile.
“You seem to care a lot for Ha Joon… For his sake, shouldn’t you let him go soon?”
[Star Icon]That night,
Ha Joon had said he was on a business trip and would be late, leaving Seo Ah alone, leaning against the bed’s headboard, lost in thought.
She was troubled by what Ji Young had said earlier. It seemed like Ji Young had heard something about Youngju being in danger, but Ji Young’s final words made it seem like she was trying to drive a wedge between her and Ha Joon with lies.
Still, the possibility of Ha Joon being in danger lingered in her mind.
She suddenly checked the time. It was already 11 PM, though Ha Joon said he would be home by 10 PM.
Worried, she called Ha Joon and then Seok Hoon, but neither answered.
‘Surely there’s been no accident? They would’ve contacted me from the hospital… No news is good news…’
Then, Ha Joon called.
Seo Ah quickly answered.
“Oppa!”
[Dash] Ah, Seo Ah. I was worried because I couldn’t contact you.“Nothing’s wrong, right?”
[Dash] Just in a meeting, couldn’t answer.
“Ah… Sorry.”
[Dash] It’s okay. I had it on silent. I would’ve texted during the meeting otherwise.Seo Ah sighed in relief internally.
[Dash] But I heard you met Ji Young this afternoon.“Ah… You heard from the bodyguard… It was nothing, don’t worry.”
[Dash] I’d still like to know, even if it’s nothing.“Let’s talk face-to-face. Are you leaving now?”
[Dash] Actually… Can I come up today? I have another meeting early tomorrow.“Ah…”
[Dash] You can sleep alone, right? Shall I call the housekeeper, or do you want to go to the main house?
“No, I’m fine… You must be tired… If I knew, I would’ve brought you tea and a diffuser…”
[Dash] Do you wish I hadn’t taken my medicine?“…”
Seo Ah’s thoughts became complicated. She wished he could sleep without the medication, but if he couldn’t, then he should at least take it, right?
[Dash] If Seo Ah tells me not to, I won’t.“What if you can’t sleep…”
[Dash] I’ll be fine for one day. Tomorrow I must hold our Seo Ah and sleep early.“Let’s not and just stay on the phone all night. Or, how about a video call?” [Dash] Uh? Uh… well… I have some documents to look at…
“Ah! Then quickly finish and go to sleep.”
[Dash] Alright. If you’re scared to sleep alone, call me again. Don’t worry about whatever Ji Young said.“Don’t worry!”
[Star Icon]At that moment, Ha Joon was in the hospital.
The bodyguards, who had been fighting with other organization members, managed to subdue them and save Ha Joon.
Ha Joon had been slightly cut near his collarbone and needed stitches.
He couldn’t face Seo Ah in such a state.
After hanging up the phone, Seok Hoon approached.
“Shall we go to the hotel?”
“Yes, I think that’s best. How’s the assailant?”
“He’s been securely escorted with additional security personnel.”
“How are you, Secretary Kim?”
“I’m okay, but… well, it feels a bit strange…”
Seok Hoon expressed guilt for not protecting his superior.
“Get a thorough examination once we’re back in Seoul.”
“Understood.”
[Star Icon]The next day,
Ji Young’s phone kept ringing incessantly since morning.
After showering, she laughed seeing twenty missed calls.
‘Seems like they already know I visited.’
The caller was Jong Won.
Panicked, Jae Hwan had confessed everything, considering the situation had escalated with Ha Joon taking the assailant.
Ji Young debated whether to call back, but when the phone rang again, it was Ha Joon.
‘Has Seo Ah already told him? She’s quite loose-lipped, isn’t she?’
Unaware that Ha Joon had assigned a bodyguard to Seo Ah, Ji Young couldn’t believe they were that close.
Despite not wanting to admit it, she quickly pressed the call button, desperate to hear Ha Joon’s voice.
“Hello?”
[Dash] What did you say to Seo Ah?Ji Young’s heart ached at his deep voice. Just hearing it, she could imagine Ha Joon on the other end of the line.
“……Why? You know already, don’t you?”
[Dash] I wouldn’t have called if I knew. Seo Ah doesn’t like causing trouble for others, especially me. She keeps things to herself.Ji Young’s eyes shook uncontrollably. She couldn’t believe he was defending Seo Ah and belittling her in the same breath, especially when he said “our Seo Ah.”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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