Couples in Love (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 6
After the formal meeting between the families, the two months remaining until the wedding flew by for both Sunwoo and Green in the blink of an eye.
The unusual thing was that amidst both of their packed schedules, there simply hadn’t been any room for wedding preparations.
Sunwoo’s Development Business Division had become intensely busy ever since K1 Construction was officially chosen as the winning bidder for the private resort construction project in Marseille, France.
K1 Construction’s submission—a standalone hanok-style villa, each accompanied by its own beautifully unique Korean garden—had overwhelmingly outshone the competition.
When Sunwoo visited master carpenters he’d known for years, the notoriously prickly artisans immediately shoved drinks into his hands.
Between makgeolli and soju, for two whole months Sunwoo felt as though he’d been steeped in alcohol.
Green, too, had been completely absorbed in wrapping up a photoshoot she’d signed on for long ago.
The editorial shoot for Morgan, her second-biggest client after Jenny, was a project she cared about deeply.
Ever since she’d first met the 17-year-old Morgan at a modeling academy four years ago, Green had regarded her like a younger sister.
After Green took Morgan’s very first professional profile photos, Morgan’s modeling career skyrocketed, and she remained deeply reliant on Green—the one who’d recognized her potential during her awkward “ugly duckling” days.
Now, countless photographers lined up wanting to work with her, yet Morgan always ranked Green as her number-one choice.
“There’s an editorial shoot in Thailand—could you do it, noona? It’s a three-night, four-day schedule.”
The day after Green first met Sunwoo, Morgan proposed the Thailand photoshoot.
She was torn. She’d always turned down any assignment requiring more than two nights away because of her mother.
This was also why she’d never joined a famous studio or worked as an assistant to a renowned photographer.
But now, thinking she’d likely have to put her photography career on hold after marriage, she didn’t want to miss this opportunity.
“I’ll do it. Send me the schedule and the shoot concept.”
“Really? You can’t back out later!”
Although the editorial team wanted a more experienced photographer for such an important project, they couldn’t overcome Morgan’s insistence.
To avoid burdening Morgan, Green stayed up all night researching the shoot concept and threw herself into work with manic intensity from the moment she arrived in Thailand.
“Morgan! Only one concept left. Hang in there just a bit longer!”
On the fourth day of the trip, Morgan—who had just been showing off a sharp suit—was quickly transformed by a stylist’s expert hands into a sexy hippie.
Though she was unusually tall and excessively thin, her tiny face and long limbs made her look absolutely stunning through the camera lens.
“Amazing, Morgan. One more straight-on shot! Look directly at the camera. Okay.”
The moment Green shouted “That’s a wrap!” after pressing the final shutter, cheers and enthusiastic applause erupted from the crew. It was also the moment Green felt the greatest sense of accomplishment.
“Nuna Green, hurry up and get changed. Let’s go eat dinner.”
Morgan, clearly exhausted, wiped the beads of sweat from her forehead. Time was short—they were scheduled to fly back on a late-night flight to save costs.
Green stripped off the gray boxy T-shirt and cargo pants she’d worn all four days and changed into a blue dress—one she’d nearly forgotten in her suitcase and almost taken home unworn.
The place Morgan took her was a rooftop restaurant offering an unobstructed view of the sunset over the ocean.
“Wow, the view here is incredible.”
“The food tastes even better.”
Green watched as Morgan cheerfully ordered dish after dish. Though it wasn’t publicly known, Green was actually the CEO of a small company that supported model Morgan.
Of course, there was a real investor behind the scenes.
When Jang Hyun Soo—a real estate tycoon from Gangnam—approached Green with Morgan’s profile photos, asking to sponsor the rookie model, his one condition was that Green become the company’s public-facing CEO.
Since it benefited both herself and Morgan, she readily accepted Jang Hyun Soo’s proposal.
Thanks to this financial stability, 22-year-old Morgan had now become a rising star drawing the fashion industry’s attention.
“How’s your new apartment? Do you like it?”
“It’s practically a palace! Is the company really paying the rent?”
“Yep. The lease is even under the company’s name.”
Morgan popped a piece of steak into her mouth and chewed before asking,
“When do I get to meet Director Jang Hyun Soo?”
“What would you need to meet Director Jang for?”
“Well, he’s the one actually footing the bill, right? It’d be rude not to at least greet him.”
Caught off guard by Morgan’s question, Green darted her eyes around guiltily—as if she had something to hide. She realized it was only natural for Morgan to be curious since they’d never met.
“Director Jang is kind of a hikikomori—he absolutely hates meeting people.”
“Then how’d he make so much money?”
“He inherited multiple Gangnam buildings from his father, who ran a private loan business. He’s planning a big move—once you blow up, he’ll transfer you to a major agency and collect a hefty transfer fee. So don’t feel like you owe him anything; it’s all just business to him.”
Morgan, chewing slowly on roasted asparagus, turned serious and asked,
“Does he… like you?”
At Morgan’s unexpected question, Green nearly spat out her drink.
“What? No way! He’s totally into women!”
“Then he must have ulterior motives toward you, right?”
As Morgan kept pressing her suspicions, Green waved her hands frantically—until she finally burst out laughing.
“Hey, Director Jang is in his fifties—and he already has a girlfriend! He just has serious social anxiety, so he made me the figurehead CEO to handle all the people stuff. Honestly, it works out great for me—it’s like a second job.”
“Well, if that’s how it is, I guess it’s fine.”
Though not entirely convinced, Morgan seemed somewhat reassured and shoveled the rest of her food into her mouth.
Since Director Jang wanted his true identity kept secret from Morgan, Green quickly changed the subject before Morgan could pry further.
“Actually… I’m getting married next month.”
Morgan’s already-large eyes widened instantly. She looked genuinely shocked.
“To whom? You had a boyfriend?”
“It’s an arranged thing. He works at K1 Construction.”
“When’s the wedding? Should I be the MC? Or just collect the gift money?”
“I appreciate the offer, but it’s a small wedding—just family.”
“Huh? That feels off. Are you really getting married? Not just imagining it by yourself?”
“Hey!”
At Green’s snap, Morgan’s previously playful expression suddenly turned earnest.
“Do you… really like him? Enough to decide on marriage so suddenly?”
The question hit Green right in the gut. She instinctively recalled Sunwoo’s businesslike manner as he’d proposed marriage and drafted their contract.
Though there wasn’t the kind of affection Morgan expected between them, Green sensed something else—pity born of shared circumstance, and a stubborn camaraderie.
“Of course I do!”
That’s why she could answer without hesitation.
“Why do you like him?”
“He’s ridiculously handsome. His face is exactly my type.”
Only then did a smile finally bloom on Morgan’s face.
“I’m glad. Congratulations on your wedding, Nuna Green.”
Hearing Morgan’s words, Green suddenly realized this was the first time someone had genuinely congratulated her on this marriage—and her feelings turned oddly tender. Both Hanna and Jenny had expressed more worry than joy.
Though this wasn’t a typical wedding, Morgan’s warm wishes felt like support for her decision, and Green was happy.
“Thank you, Morgan.”
As Green beamed at Morgan, a deep red sunset settled heavily over the darkening sea.
“Hey! Isn’t that Morgan and the photographer over there?”
Just then, a few members of the editorial crew happened to come into the same restaurant for dinner and spotted them.
“You’re right. They really are close, huh? From here, the photographer looks pretty amazing too!”
“What are you talking about? Morgan’s face is way smaller!”
“Look who’s jealous again!”
The crew laughed as they teased each other.
Morgan and Green looked so lovely together that one of the older lighting crew members snapped a photo of them with the sunset behind them and posted it in their group chat:
『Morgan and the photographer are almost done eating. If you’re late, you’ll miss dinner and have to rush straight to the flight—hurry up!』
Ten minutes after that message, every single crew member gathered at the restaurant. Even those who’d been too tired to eat were drawn in by the breathtaking rooftop view.
Thus, Green’s first long-term business trip ended in resounding success.
*****
Even after returning from Thailand, Green was running around nonstop—searching for a special hospital room for her mother and settling overdue medical bills. She wanted to clear all debts before getting married.
Han Moon Taek, still as mysteriously busy as ever and rarely coming home lately, was someone Green secretly preferred not to see. Although he was her father, the whole scheme she and Sunwoo were plotting was essentially a betrayal behind his back—so avoiding him kept her conscience clear.
Before long, Green’s wedding day arrived. The night before, Jenny invited their friends over to her place.
To ease the disappointment of not being able to attend Green’s wedding and to give her unconventional marriage at least one beautiful memory, Jenny had prepared a modest bridal shower.
“A wedding in early August, right in the middle of the dog days—what a perfect date.”
“And scheduled for 3 p.m. on a Monday? That’s even funnier. Good thing they’re not inviting guests, or they’d get so much flak.”
“I really wanted to see Green in a wedding dress! It’s such a shame—I bet she’d look stunning.”
“Of course! She’s our girl, after all.”
Due to the contract she’d signed with her future in-laws, Green hadn’t been able to share the full details of her wedding with her friends.
She’d only told them that this marriage was happening under Han Moon Taek’s coercion, and that as a condition for the in-laws accepting it, no guests would be invited to the ceremony.
“If I reveal any clause of the contract, I’ll owe a 30-billion-won penalty.”
Even Hanna, who’d initially pressed hard for details, had to drop her curiosity at that statement.
Hanna had come to Jenny’s place early in the day and been tirelessly decorating the house, but the guest of honor—Green—only arrived late at night, dragging a huge suitcase and looking utterly wrecked.
“What? You said you’d come early—why so late?”
“The lighting acted up, so the photoshoot ran long. Then I had to visit my mom’s hospital—it’s already this late.”
Green collapsed onto the sofa as soon as she dropped her bag. Seeing this, Hanna immediately clicked her tongue.
“A bride-to-be this exhausted the day before her wedding! If strangers saw you like this, they’d totally think you and Seonwoo are spending every night ‘chasing dawn’ together!”
At Hanna’s teasing, Green, still lying down, let out a small laugh.
“I do love chasing dawn! We haven’t even glimpsed each other since the family meeting! What ‘glimpse’? We haven’t even talked on the phone once.”
“No way!”
Even Jenny, who rarely got shocked by anything, stared at Green in disbelief.
“You two are something else! It’s your wedding tomorrow—don’t you have even a shred of curiosity about each other?”
Forcing her heavy body upright, Green looked at her friends and said,
“I was busy, but Mr. Jin Sunwoo seemed incredibly busy too. In times like this, the best consideration is not to burden each other. I’ll just go freshen up.”
As soon as Green disappeared into the bathroom, Jenny and Hanna exchanged a knowing glance.
“Hanna, we need to change the bridal shower plan.”
“Yeah. Forget all the decorations—once Green comes out, we’ll give her an unlimited massage. She needs to look fresh for her makeup tomorrow.”
Hanna immediately jumped up and started tearing down the balloons and decorations she’d hung everywhere.
They instantly understood why Green had pushed herself to collapse on this very day—to shake off the anxiety about tomorrow’s wedding.
“As soon as she’s out, full-body massage first to loosen her muscles. Then straight to facial massage.”
Jenny and Hanna pulled out every skincare product, sheet mask, gua sha tool, and vibrating device they had.
They couldn’t erase all of Green’s fear and unease, but they desperately wanted her to face tomorrow feeling at least a little refreshed—and hoped that whenever timid, tender-hearted Green felt overwhelmed, she’d remember them.
When Green emerged from the shower, she took one look at her friends’ determined expressions, flinched, and timidly tried to back away—but it was no use.
“Lie down. We’re giving you a massage.”
“Wait—hold on! Guys, that hurts! Seriously, not there! Aaah!”
That night, Green had no choice but to surrender her body and face entirely to her overzealous friends until late into the night.
****
On the morning of her wedding day, Green left Jenny’s house around 10 a.m. and headed alone to K1 Hotel, the wedding venue.
Early August, 3 p.m. on a Monday—an undeniably odd weekday and an ambiguous time for a wedding. Though it had been unilaterally dictated by Sunwoo’s mother, Park In Young, Han Moon Taek hadn’t raised a single objection.
When Green arrived at the hotel, she was stunned by an unexpected sight: throngs of reporters with notepads and cameras, even cable news crews with full broadcast equipment, had gathered outside.
Among them, Han Moon Taek stood proudly giving interviews.
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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