Entering the mansion, when the staff opened the door, they greeted Taejun, saying that the young master had come after a long time. Taejun greeted each of the employees without missing anyone, exchanged pleasantries, and then moved into the dining room.
“Grandfather.”
“Yes, Inseok.”
When Jaepil, who had come earlier, spread his arms, Taejun approached his grandfather and hugged him as he had learned before.
“I said I wouldn’t call you for a while, so I was surprised not to hear from you at all.”
“Hello.”
“Hello, but because of the work you’ve stirred up in the U.S., I’ve become busy too. Grandpa isn’t being deceived, right?”
“If you plan to continue with Chris and Greenbrook, my suggestion is the best way. You will surely be satisfied.”
“Yeah. Since this grandpa went out of his way to accommodate you, you should also do me a favor. Now, you have to follow Grandpa a lot. It’s about time to chase after Grandpa a bit.”
Seokhwa looked at the two people exchanging work-related conversations and greetings with uneasy eyes.
It wasn’t easy to deal with these people who didn’t reveal their inner thoughts.
The night before, Seokhwa received additional photos of Han Soeun’s father, Han Honggyu, after learning that he was a K Electronics Central Headquarters employee. Looking at the photos, Seokhwa fell into thought.
When he visited Taejun’s apartment holding Chosun porcelain, there was a woman holding Taejun’s hand in the parking lot. Vaguely, it seemed like the woman with similar facial features in the photo. He couldn’t be sure it wasn’t Han Soeun.
No, after checking the photos, he felt convinced that it was Han Soeun.
Does Father know? Does he know that his grandson has met that little girl again?
No, does Father remember that little girl from back then?
Seokhwa sighed, unable to know what was inside.
Documents were coming in real-time from the U.S., so as soon as Taejun arrived at work, he had no time to spare for document organization. Moongyeong also assisted Taejun in the office, spending time together.
Fortunately, the work was completed without any incidents or accidents on time. Taejun sighed at the news from the U.S. law firm Chris and Greenbrook and the Korean law firm Yulgyu.
“Sir, thank you for your hard work.”
“Manager Song, thank you for your hard work too.”
“But, sir, do you have a moment to talk after work?”
After finishing the work and feeling relieved, Taejun was about to lean back on the chair’s backrest when Manager Song requested a meeting. Taejun immediately straightened up.
“Yes. Go ahead.”
“Is there anything I need to know about your personal affairs, sir? For example, something like a romantic relationship.”
It was a question that Manager Song had been eagerly waiting to ask. In fact, Moongyeong had no intention of bringing up the conversation until the end. However, last night, Kim Seokhwa, the CEO of K Electronics Home Appliances, contacted him and, during various discussions, the moment came. Moongyeong couldn’t say anything to introduce a woman to Taejun.
Taekjoon’s expression turned cold as he faced Moonkyung’s relaxed smile, as if he knew everything.
“Do you need to know, or are you asking about something you already know?”
However, Taekjoon didn’t deny the topics Moonkyung brought up.
Moonkyung, as a seasoned secretary, did not let a single expression falter. He noticed that this man was wary of him, so he had to approach the truth cautiously.
“Han Soeun, the team leader, is quite beautiful. I’ve never seen someone so upright and diligent.”
“…….”
“But you didn’t like it.”
He reached out a foot as if to say he would just be a friend. Teasing him about the past, like poking at an old wound.
Taekjoon’s pupils wavered as he properly confirmed what Moonkyung knew. He couldn’t expose the truth to someone who knew everything and asked about it. Under resigned eyelids, he lowered his gaze.
How should he say it?
A sigh burst out first, and then his voice followed.
“I didn’t like that she was too naive.”
“…….”
“But now, I like that she’s too nice.”
She was a woman who knew the value of love.
How could one not like such a lovely woman who constantly strove to be loved?
Even now, just thinking about her made the inside of his throat warm.
Taekjoon reluctantly confessed his feelings.
Moonkyung was slightly surprised by Taekjoon’s confession. He didn’t know he would open up so easily, and he didn’t know he was already so deeply involved.
At the same time, he felt pleased. Not long ago, he had asked how one would kill someone they wanted to, creating tension. Now, he was a man in love. It felt like confirming both sides of a person. He was grateful that Taekjoon had shared this secret with him.
“You’ll close your eyes, won’t you?”
Looking at Moonkyung, who smiled subtly, Taekjoon politely requested. Despite pretending to be relaxed, he seemed more earnest than ever.
“Sir, is that my job?”
Moonkyung replied confidently.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
