Startled by Tae-jun’s question, So-eun stammered in response.
“Uh… Yes, yes. Of course, I can go by myself.”
“Alright then. See you tomorrow.(Get out now.)”
Once again, she sensed the language of parentheses. Hastily, So-eun unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the door.
“Thank you for the ride.”
Despite the awkwardness of having to thank him in such a situation, she nevertheless bowed deeply as the car door shut and the black car quickly drove away.
Our new director sure has a knack for making people uncomfortable.
Dropped off at an awkward spot, it seemed difficult to hail a taxi. And going back to the bus stop to wait for a bus seemed even more time-consuming.
So-eun found herself having to walk the awkward distance.
It was past 7 PM, yet the day was still hot and muggy. As she briskly walked, sweat formed on her forehead, trickling down her cheeks. Fortunately, the distance wasn’t too far. She reached the bar without being late. She saw Hee-wook waiting at the steps of the bar.
“Oppa!”
She ran towards him, delighted.
“Oppa, were you waiting for me?”
“Why did you come here?”
However, Hee-wook didn’t welcome her. Her previously bright expression quickly faded.
“Should I just go then?”
“No, you must be tired from coming all the way here. So, look at all that sweat.”
Hee-wook took a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat off So-eun’s face. The flowery pattern caught her eye.
“That’s a pretty handkerchief. Did you get it as a gift?”
“So-eun, I have something to ask you.”
Ignoring her question, Hee-wook changed the topic. His eyebrows drooped, signaling a serious conversation.
“Actually, I didn’t tell anyone that you donated your liver to my mom. No one at work knows.”
“……Huh?”
“We’re only grateful to you, but we don’t know how others would perceive it. Once it gets out, it’ll become a big deal. And in this small world, we can’t predict how the rumor might spread. It wouldn’t be good for you either.”
“…….?”
“You didn’t tell your workplace either. You said you went on a trip, right?”
That was because I was worried the company might disadvantage me for health reasons.
Feeling wronged but unable to retort, So-eun didn’t know how to respond.
“It would be troublesome if people started saying that Attorney Yang Hee-wook is marrying under duress because of his obligation. You wouldn’t want that either, right? You understand?”
It felt like he was urging her to understand. But she couldn’t show her displeasure.
Love isn’t about showing off.
It isn’t about expecting something in return after giving.
“……Yeah, I understand.”
“Thanks. Then I’ll leave it to you.”
Hee-wook, relieved by her understanding, hugged and wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
“Let’s go upstairs.”
The couple went up the stairs looking like happy lovers.
“So-eun!”
As soon as they entered the bar, a woman rushed to the entrance, calling out So-eun’s name.
“I’m Choi Hyun-ji! Nice to meet you!”
It was Attorney Choi Hyun-ji, the woman she had seen in pictures. Hyun-ji firmly held So-eun’s hand, shaking it up and down. She seemed a bit tipsy, but even that was charming.
“Hello, Attorney Choi.”
So-eun greeted her with a bow. Hyun-ji, still holding her hand, teased Hee-wook.
“Attorney Yang was so eager to greet his girlfriend.”
Hyun-ji’s tone was affectionate. Hee-wook just smiled awkwardly in response.
Knowing why Hee-wook waited for her at the bar, So-eun felt a bit down.
“Everyone! Attorney Yang Hee-wook’s girlfriend, Han So-eun, is here!”
Once at the table, Hyun-ji announced loudly. Three men cheered and clapped. Hee-wook introduced each of them to So-eun.
So-eun exchanged greetings with each person and sat next to Hee-wook. Hyun-ji also took a seat next to him.
Shortly after, Hyun-ji turned to the quietly seated So-eun.
“So-eun, what do you do?”
Hyun-ji leaned towards So-eun to strike a conversation, naturally leaning on Hee-wook in the process.
So-eun handed her business card to Hyun-ji, answering her question.
“I work at K Electronics Service.”
“Are you an AS engineer?”
“Yes.”
“So you can fix anything?”
“I specialize in mobile phones, but I know a bit about other machines too.”
“Wow! That’s amazing! Our refrigerator at home is a K Electronics product, but it’s not working well. Could you possibly visit my house to check it?”
Caught up in Hyun-ji’s request, So-eun nodded somewhat helplessly.
“I’ll have a look if you invite me sometime.”
“Yay! I need to set a date right away!”
Hyun-ji’s excitement was palpable, but she stumbled slightly, half-leaning on Hee-wook, who caught her.
“Aren’t you a bit too drunk, Choi?”
Hee-wook asked with a smile, helping Hyun-ji stand upright.
“Seriously. I’m so tired. Oh, I’m exhausted.”
Hyun-ji acknowledged her drunkenness with a laugh.
“Attorney Yang, I’ve really had a hard time lately. You know that, right?”
“I know, I’m fully aware.”
“You know you’ve been so busy because of your mom’s surgery. I’ve helped you out a lot.”
“That’s true. I’m really grateful for it.”
“Then you should repay me! Right?”
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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