The person who called out to Do Hyuk was a beauty exuding a serene aura, with skin as white as snow and long hair gracefully cascading down.
Upon seeing her, Do Hyuk’s face quickly turned cold.
“I’m Yoon Se Jung. You remember me, right?”
“Yes.”
“The world is truly small. Who would’ve thought we’d meet here? Is it destiny?”
Se Jung, smiling radiantly, subtly inquired upon seeing Jae In awkwardly standing in front of Do Hyuk.
“Who is the lady next to you? Perhaps… your girlfriend?”
“She’s a company employee. We’re on a business trip.”
Do Hyuk replied nonchalantly.
Se Jung then gave a knowing smile, her eyes saying ‘I see’.
“I see. Hello.”
“Ah, hello. Team Leader, I’ll head to the car first.”
Jae In, startled by the unexpected situation, quickly walked to Do Hyuk’s car parked nearby.
From behind the car window, she sneaked a glance at Do Hyuk and Se Jung.
‘Her name was Yoon Se Jung, wasn’t it? That name sounds familiar… Ah!’
It was the name Do Hyuk mentioned during his call with Manager Kim when she was hiding in his bathroom.
Chairman Cha’s recommended Se Jinmul Corp’s Yoon Se Jung.
Who would’ve imagined such an innocent and beautiful person had that name?
She saw Se Jung gazing up at Do Hyuk with a smile from over his broad back.
Even to someone as oblivious as Jae In, it was clear Se Jung had a fondness for Do Hyuk.
Jae In felt suffocated by the way Do Hyuk had straightforwardly introduced her as just a company employee in front of Se Jung.
‘He’s right, an employee. We’re on a business trip. Everything he said was true, so why do I feel this way?’
For a moment, Jae In felt a stinging sensation in a corner of her heart.
Subsequently, an overwhelming sense of emptiness engulfed her.
In an attempt to brush off those undesired feelings, Jae In muttered to herself.
“They’re a perfect match! Chairman Cha truly has an excellent eye.”
She then shoved two walnut pastries into her mouth, munching away while continuously watching the two outside.
Meanwhile, Do Hyuk was taken aback by Se Jung’s unexpected appearance.
‘I hope Grandfather doesn’t hear any unnecessary rumors. It’s not the right time…’
He wanted to keep Jae In’s existence hidden from Chairman Cha.
If Chairman Cha found out, it wouldn’t just be a minor issue.
Unbeknownst to Do Hyuk’s internal turmoil, Se Jung continued with a cheerful tone.
“I had an arrangement to meet you, but it was canceled. I’m on my way to Namhae with a friend. I heard you were busy and suggested meeting another time. I guess it was because of the business trip.”
“Did Grandfather mention that?”
Come to think of it, during the call with Manager Kim, Grandfather had arbitrarily scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, which was today.
‘He said we’d meet some other time? Grandfather hasn’t given up yet.’
Even after he had expressed his disinterest.
A deep crease formed between Do Hyuk’s brows.
“Actually, I was looking forward to meeting you. It was a little disappointing when it was postponed. But seeing you here, I guess people destined to meet will always find a way.”
Se Jung said with an excited expression, and Do Hyuk responded.
“Ms. Yoon Se Jung,”
“Yes?”
“As I mentioned before, I have no intention of marrying. I’m sorry, but please convey my refusal to Grandfather.”
“……”
Se Jung’s face momentarily lost its cheerfulness, but she quickly returned to her usual smile.
“Alright. But I have one condition.”
“What is it?”
Do Hyuk asked, narrowing his eyes.
“If you buy me a cup of coffee, I’ll consider it.”
“Ms. Yoon Se Jung, that might be difficult…”
Before Do Hyuk could refuse further, Se Jung handed him her business card.
“I was stood up twice. Couldn’t you at least do that much for me? It’s just a cup of coffee. No strings attached.”
Se Jung still held out her business card, unwavering.
Out of politeness, Do Hyuk reluctantly took it.
“Well then, please contact me. If you wish to change Chairman Cha’s mind.”
After saying her piece, Se Jung, with a fresh smile, got into her car.
Do Hyuk casually stuffed the business card into his coat pocket and turned around.
‘Oh? It seems they’re done.’
From inside the car, Jae In, who had been observing them all along, hurriedly bowed her head.
Although she hadn’t done anything wrong, her heart pounded heavily.
A thought that incessantly occupied her mind resurfaced once more.
‘What’s their relationship?’
She addressed him warmly as ‘Do Hyuk’ and even mentioned destiny.
It was evident they had met before.
‘Did Team Leader see her during that period?’
He had outright refused Manager Kim, saying he’d never meet her.
A wave of unease washed over Jae In in an instant.
‘Whether or not the Team Leader is seeing someone, why do I care? I have no relation to him.’
Jae In felt perplexed by her own emotional turmoil.
Suddenly, she remembered the tense night from two days ago.
The fervent gaze of Do Hyuk, as if he wanted to engulf her, came to mind.
What would’ve happened if their lips had met again, driven by pure instinct?
It could’ve been an irreversible moment.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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