Hyeju, blushing as if embarrassed, raised her hand to show the ring.
“Oh, this? You already saw it. It’s a couple ring.”
Although her voice was small, the surroundings instantly buzzed.
Myunghwan, sitting across from her, initiated the conversation.
“You mentioned earlier that your boyfriend gave you the aquarium, right? You claimed to be too busy to date, so where did you meet? My intuition says it’s an office romance. It seems like the colleagues next to me share the same thoughts based on their conversations.”
Myunghwan, with his loose tongue and cheap talk, was helpful in times like these.
The attention around her felt like it was gathering, one by one. Hyeju silently expressed her gratitude.
“Has the rumor spread that far? Is my dating such big news that it’s spreading even to the neighboring team?”
“Hyeju is quite famous these days. The issue with Taeyang Food is already significant, and receiving the Great Award in front of all employees. How long have you been dating? What does he do? Is he a company employee?”
“It hasn’t been that long. He works at a company.”
“Is it in the same IT field as us?”
“Yes.”
The guessing game began.
Some who had already concluded that Hyeju’s partner was Seungwon furrowed their brows disapprovingly, while others intrigued by the rumors participated in the conversation with eager faces.
Dahee sat quietly, gritting her teeth. She hadn’t expected Hyeju to talk about it so openly.
‘If it goes like this, the plan will be ruined.’
Hyeju didn’t know how to handle this situation, revealing the background of her breakup with Seungwon. She inwardly shouted, ‘Thank you,’ concentrating only on the responses.
“It feels awkward to suddenly receive attention like this. Why are you all so interested in a couple ring?”
“Hyeju, it’s the first time you’ve dated since you joined. How did you meet? Same age?”
“We’ve known each other since high school.”
Some who knew that Hyeju and Seungwon were high school classmates narrowed their eyes suspiciously. They were people influenced by Dahee’s one-sided claims and viewed Hyeju with disdain.
‘Talking boldly about a topic involving a friend’s boyfriend. Unbelievable to say that out loud!’
Hyeju deliberately met their gaze and casually added, “We’re not the same age. He’s older than me.”
Huh? Momentarily, the pupils of several people showed signs of cracking.
“He’s older than Hyeju?”
“Yes, he’s like an older brother to me.”
Those who had guessed from Dahee’s words that Hyeju’s partner was Seungwon were now confused.
They stared at Dahee as if asking for an explanation. When Dahee lowered her head and toyed with her soju glass, confusion spread among those present, and they began whispering to each other.
‘If they say a woman is between Kang Seungwon and Cheon Dahee, I naturally thought it was Oh Hyeju. Didn’t Dahee subtly imply that?’
Even if not heard, it was clear what they were talking about.
Hyeju sipped her beer quietly, waiting for someone with courage to speak up.
Eventually, someone unable to resist curiosity stopped the chatter.
“Oh my, everyone seems hesitant, so I guess I’ll speak up. So, Hyeju, the person you’re dating isn’t Seungwon, the team leader from the development team?”
“What?”
As if stunned, Hyeju widened her eyes.
“I thought you and Seungwon had something going on. Honestly, when Seungwon mentioned he was dating Dahee, I was wondering what was going on.”
“Absolutely not. What nonsense is this, knowing that Seungwon is dating Dahee…!”
“Those two broke up. It was because of a woman, of all things. Eventually, Seungwon found his place again. That’s what we thought.”
“Where on earth did you hear such a ridiculous rumor?”
“Who here doesn’t know that rumor?”
As if seeking approval, she looked around, and everyone subtly glanced at Dahee.
Dahee’s jaw muscles tightened firmly.
‘Let’s see how far you’ll go, Oh Hyeju.’
The lively company dinner had turned silent. All eyes were focused on Dahee and Hyeju.
‘One of them is lying.’
Looking at the confused team members with conflicting statements, Hyeju turned her body around. With enough groundwork laid, it was now showtime.
“Dahee, did you really say such a thing?”
Hyeju looked down at Dahee with a chilly gaze.
Dahee clenched her teeth.
‘Really, Oh Hyeju…’
She hadn’t anticipated the situation would unfold like this.
To create an excuse for meddling between Seungwon and the woman, Dahee had subtly leaked information. However, dragging this issue into the open wouldn’t be beneficial. Of course, the same went for Hyeju.
‘If it spreads that I’m dating Kang Seungwon while breaking up with Dahee due to a woman, it will be a disaster. Not to mention, revealing that I went back and forth between the two like a fool. Would Hyeju make such a choice?’
If she knew Hyeju well, she would keep quiet about this issue.
That’s why Dahee spread rumors freely from behind.
But to confront it like this?
‘Regardless of how you come out, I won’t be the only one in trouble. After all, even if you liked Kang Seungwon in the past…’
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
