Mi Yeon’s brother had died in an accident while Seo Ah was in France, as she had read in the news. He was the successor to the second-largest conglomerate, KJ Group, so it had been a big issue.
“That’s why I get concerned when I see people living like my brother. I worry they might end up like him.”
What did she mean? Was the accident not really an accident? Or was it because he left the world without having truly enjoyed his life? Seo Ah’s mind was in turmoil.
“What am I saying…”
Mi Yeon gulped down the remaining wine and forced a smile.
“Anyway! That’s why Ha Joon has no friends. Everyone around him either wants to look good because he’s going to lead Tae Sung Group or is eager to bring him down. Half of them are just waiting for their chance.”
“…”
Seo Ah grew solemn at Mi Yeon’s seriousness.
“This world we live in is a lonely place. A place where those who seem to be entirely on your side can betray you at any time.”
“…”
So, did Ha Joon have someone to lean on during tough times?
Suddenly, Seo Ah remembered telling Ha Joon to smile. She realized that he wasn’t just not smiling around her, but he was inherently a person without smiles.
The thought that he might never have had a reason to smile so brightly made her heart ache.
“But luckily, it seems he made a good marriage.”
Seo Ah flinched at the seriousness of the situation.
“Ha Joon probably doesn’t know how to treat a woman since it’s his first time. Understand if he seems a bit clumsy.”
Wait, if that’s true, then Ha Joon is also inexperienced, but why is he so skillful? Even his kisses and in bed…
As Seo Ah suddenly blushed, Mi Yeon narrowed her eyes and spoke.
“Hmm, even if he’s skillful, that’s just a man’s instinct.”
“Wha, what?”
“Despite being flawless in every other aspect, it’s amazing he’s perfect in that too. He’s truly gifted. Even without experience, he’s skillful. Astonishing.”
Seo Ah’s eyes widened in surprise. How did Mi Yeon know what she was thinking? Was she reading her mind?!
Mi Yeon found her reaction adorable.
“And men have this thing, right? Wanting to shoulder everything for someone they cherish. It might seem like they’re hiding a lot, but it could be for you.”
Seo Ah couldn’t hide her confusion. It definitely seemed like mind-reading. How else could Mi Yeon know exactly how she felt about Ha Joon?
It seemed clear that Ha Joon was hiding something for her sake.
[Star Icon]Ha Joon carried a tipsy Seo Ah into the room.
He wasn’t in the best mood.
He was a bit hurt that Seo Ah, who had gone down to talk with Mi Yeon, didn’t pay him any attention and kept introducing her to people while following Mi Yeon.
But as he gently laid her on the bed, he couldn’t deny how pretty she looked.
With her glamorous makeup and dress, she looked different and evoked an unusual feeling.
‘Haah… What am I thinking.’
Ha Joon sighed deeply, trying to gather his thoughts, and went to the dressing room.
After changing out of his uncomfortable suit into sweatpants, he returned to the bedroom with cleansing wipes in hand.
Now he had to clean her up, but could he manage?
“Phew…”
Taking a deep breath, Ha Joon approached her.
First, he carefully wiped off her makeup with the cleansing wipes.
Every time she crinkled her nose in ticklishness, his breath seemed to stop.
Finally, he gently lifted her upper body to find the zipper on her back…
Seo Ah buried her face in Ha Joon’s neck and hugged him tightly.
“Umm…”
Feeling her soft lips and hot breath, Ha Joon shuddered, feeling a chill spread throughout his body, and heat gathering in his lower abdomen.
He had experienced her drinking habits in Jeju, but surely, it wouldn’t happen again?
Thankfully, she remained still, allowing him to carefully lower the zipper and unhook the clasp at the back of her neck.
After gently laying her back down, she finally released her grip from around his neck.
Amidst the unzipped dress slightly slipping off, Ha Joon’s eyes widened in shock.
Why isn’t she wearing undergarments…!
He had seen her undressed many times before, but why did he feel so flustered now?
The mere thought of what could have happened if the clasp at the back of her neck had come undone in public was dizzying.
[Star Icon]Suppressing his rising desire, Ha Joon bathed Seo Ah, then put her to bed and immediately went to the study.
He had something urgent to check.
Yeong Ju’s car black box memory.
As he waited for the laptop to boot up, his phone vibrated loudly with a text from Seok Hoon. Ignoring the message content, Ha Joon clicked on the accompanying voice file.
[Dash] “Look at this. Even a week before we came to Korea, they were like this. They say Kang Ha Joon is trying to take advantage of an innocent lady. Since he meets other women anyway, no one can say anything…” [Dash] “That would be good. I could get more alimony.”The cold voice of Seo Ah made Ha Joon’s heart ache. He couldn’t believe these words came from her.
Regaining his composure, he checked Seok Hoon’s text.
[Please check this voice file. It seems the madam also received the photo. We’re still confirming whether Choi Yeong Ju intended this or if she was also deceived by someone else.]Ha Joon was taken aback.
In fact, after Seo Ah left for France, Ha Joon consistently received photos of her mingling with men there.
Whether they were edited or not, he couldn’t confirm, but he didn’t care.
In Ha Joon’s world, even lies could be made to seem like truth.
With continuous checks and balances in his world, he didn’t believe anything unless he saw it with his own eyes.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
