“I’m not asking you to bring any secret ledgers or anything.”
The enormity of what he shared was overwhelming. Rajin nodded outwardly to maintain composure, but her heart pounded inside.
“There’s no need to go to great lengths since only evidence obtained through legal means will be considered.”
“Then what exactly…”
She hesitated, interrupting herself. Although she had known Kim Yoo-jun for a long time, business matters were always beyond her interest. What could he possibly expect from her?
“I’d like to know about the transactions between Kim Yoo-jun and your agency.”
“My agency?”
“I understand if it’s difficult.”
His reference to her ‘family company’ hit Rajin hard.
‘Will I be in trouble if the company is in danger?’
Ever since she earned the title of an actress, her work had always been with Oh Jong-hyuk. It’s true that their once modest company flourished after meeting Kim Yoo-jun.
But that belonged to Oh Jong-hyuk, not her.
A huge wave of realization hit her; how much they had been exploiting the name of a hollow family.
“Understanding Kim Yoo-jun’s financial ties to you would aid the investigation.”
“…”
“Does that feel burdensome?”
A subject she wouldn’t have even considered if Prosecutor Kang Jiho hadn’t mentioned it.
Why hadn’t she thought of breaking free from Oh Jong-hyuk, even when she despaired over her reality when visiting her mother at the hospital? A hollow laugh almost escaped Rajin. Such an option had existed all along.
But thinking and reality were different.
Frequent seizures of her mother, Oh Jong-hyuk being the only one who could handle them – how could she act rashly when her mother’s well-being was at stake? Rajin shook her head slightly.
“I’m not sure.”
“I know it’s sudden.”
“It’s not that… I just really don’t know what’s right.”
Rajin felt as if she had been struck on the head, her vision turning dark.
“I’ll give you time to think.”
“How much time?”
“Honestly, not much.”
His words weighed on her like heavy stones on her shoulders.
The goodwill for the victims.
That’s a kind of talk only someone with a bit of leisure in their heart can entertain. With a sick mother and a stepbrother who pressures like a debt collector, what more could she do in this situation? Lacking confidence, Rajin lowered her head.
“I… I just.”
She bit her lip nervously.
“I’m sorry. It seems too difficult for me.”
Rajin uttered her apology and refusal in one breath.
Prosecutor Kang Jiho didn’t say he understood. He just nodded, his expression unchanging, with a fleeting hint of disappointment.
“Let’s pretend today’s conversation never happened.”
Suppressing her turbulent emotions, Rajin took a shallow breath.
“Shall we leave?”
“If you change your mind, you can…”
“I’ll contact you.”
With a light smile, Rajin offered the most neutral response she could muster.
In the private room of a high-end shop in Cheongdam-dong.
Rajin gazed into the mirror, her face shadowed with gloom.
Ever since hearing Prosecutor Kang Jiho’s request, she hadn’t been able to sleep properly.
His words about giving her time to think echoed in her head every night. When sleep eluded her, she found herself searching articles on the fraudulent fund, the special investigation, and the detailed stories of the victims.
Was it guilt, or the regretful look in his eyes that caused her head to ache twelve times a day?
‘I can barely stand Kim Yoo-jun’s voice. How can I help someone in my situation?’
‘I can’t do it! It’s impossible!’ she repeated to herself, her brow furrowing as it was right now.
“Doesn’t today’s wave style suit your taste?”
“No, it’s just that I’m a bit dizzy.”
The style didn’t matter.
Whether her hair was tied up or down, whether her makeup was on point or not, everything looked the same to Rajin.
“Should I get you some headache medicine?”
“Would you? And could you call my coordinator too?”
With her hair and makeup finished, a staff member nodded and quickly left.
Rajin wanted to dismiss everyone around her and escape these torturous thoughts. If it weren’t for the drama press conference today, she wouldn’t have stepped out of her house at all.
“Manager.”
“Yes, Miss Rajin.”
The staff, busy arranging scattered brushes, leaned forward.
“Could you get me a cup of hot tea? I think I might be catching a cold.”
“Of course, I’ll bring it right away.”
Rajin offered a gentle smile as she spoke.
The door clicked shut, and Rajin’s reflection in the large mirror instantly stiffened.
“Ah, I want to go home.”
She imagined blaring her favorite music and sitting in a warm bathtub, pressing her temples to ease the tension.
“Unnie.”
Turning slowly, Rajin saw Ha-eun, her stylist and close younger friend, enter.
“Are you okay? You look pale.”
“You know my chronic issue.”
“Don’t suffer in silence. Here’s your medicine.”
Rajin’s head throbbed even more as she swallowed the pill Ha-eun offered without water. She then took a sip of the ginger tea Ha-eun brought, finally clearing her vision.
“Let’s change while the staff are out.”
Ha-eun walked to the door, locking it. She then removed a designer-labeled dress cover from the hanger.
Zip. As the zipper opened, a water-colored dress twinkled under the lights.
Rajin took off her robe, holding it loosely so as not to ruin her hair.
“Unnie, step in here.”
Rajin carefully stepped into the sleeveless dress, like a precious gift being wrapped.
“This season’s new arrival looks amazing.”
“Is my underwear not showing?”
“Not at all.”
Rajin held her breath as the zipper tightened around her body.
Was it the late-night snack with Prosecutor Kang Jiho two days ago? To think her comfort would be compromised by a one-time indulgence. Yet, she fondly recalled the savory and
“No, I’m okay now.”
Exhaling a stifled breath, Rajin responded.
“Unnie, you know…”
“Yes?”
“The venue for today’s event… it’s been changed to Hotel HS.”
“What?”
The Hotel HS, where Kim Yoo-jun’s fiancée and Haesung Group’s Director Lee Jae-in works. The idea of holding it there left Rajin so astonished that she clasped her head in disbelief.
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.
