Tae-joon received the photos and video files from the counselor.

Before leaving the country, at the airport, Hee-wook and Hyun-ji, who seemed to be maintaining a distance, were seen walking arm in arm to the hotel immediately after finishing their business in Japan and parting with the headhunter. The next day, they kissed in front of the hotel while checking out.

Everything was going as planned.

Now, all Tae-joon had to do was anonymously send these files to Han So-eun. He had even thought of the message to include: the files were taken by a man who had been secretly in love with Choi Hyun-ji, who had been keeping an eye on her and Hee-wook.

Though So-eun is a tough and foolish woman who only stands her ground with Tae-joon, and not her boyfriend, this would be too much for her to bear.

Tae-joon had everything planned in his mind, but pressing the email send button wasn’t easy.

He imagined the truth So-eun would learn, the heartache she would suffer, and the shock she would receive, and it left a bitter taste in his mouth.

But could he just stand by and do nothing?

That wasn’t an option.

While driving to the airport, Tae-joon contemplated the perfect timing to send the email to So-eun. En route, he received a notification from the headhunter in Japan that the recruitment effort had failed. This, too, was part of his calculations. Now, he just had to meet Hee-wook and Hyun-ji at the airport, cancel the contract, and settle the business trip expenses.

Arriving at the airport, Tae-joon walked briskly. The arrival of Hee-wook and Hyun-ji’s flight was displayed on the board. Tae-joon took out his phone to contact Hee-wook.

But just before he could make the call, he unexpectedly spotted Han So-eun at the arrivals hall.

Tae-joon’s finger froze. He put his phone back in his pocket.

He contacted the law firm Yulgyu, and a duty officer informed him of Hee-wook’s return schedule. So-eun, who had gone to the airport to match the arrival time of Hee-wook’s flight from Tokyo, was waiting for him in the arrivals hall.

While constantly checking the flight information, So-eun’s hands trembled with nervousness.

She had to know whether Hee-wook was aware of his sister’s blood type, whether he knew and still pushed So-eun to donate her organ.

Of course, Hee-wook could deny knowing the truth. If he claimed ignorance, So-eun was ready to confront Hee-jin and demand the truth. It was her right as the woman he was going to marry.

But what if he admitted knowing?

Should she demand compensation for breaking up? Could she really break up and win a legal battle against a lawyer?

She felt uncertain. A few days ago, she overheard a conversation between Hee-wook and Mal-hee in the hospital room.

“All those pretty and smart girls around you. Their parents are healthy, and they come from good families.”

“Girls from such families wouldn’t donate an organ to my mom.”

“My mom’s the sinner. She got an organ for herself, risking our son’s bright future…”

Remembering this made her feel nauseous.

If everything was a scheme by the Yang Hee-wook family, what about her? What should she do now?

She was scared and considered turning back.

‘No, I need to rectify what’s wrong.’

She couldn’t get back the organ she donated, but she had to protect her dignity.

Thinking about the future, she decided to act wisely. She wouldn’t dwell on what she had already given but focus on improving her life. She would demand a proper apology, forgive them, and become a person who is treated right after marriage. She would assert her rights.

That seemed like the best course of action.

As So-eun was about to turn back, the automatic doors of the arrivals hall opened. Hee-wook and Hyun-ji, arms linked, appeared vividly before her eyes.

It seemed like they made eye contact with Hyun-ji.

Suddenly, Hyun-ji grabbed Hee-wook’s arm. Hee-wook turned his head towards her with a smile, and seizing the moment, Hyun-ji kissed him.

“Really, in front of everyone.”

Hee-wook joked in a tone that didn’t quite match his dignified voice.

“So, you don’t like it?”

“No. I always like it.”
Trying to appease the sulking Hyun-ji, Hee-wook affectionately responded. Pleased with his answer, Hyun-ji smiled and asked,

“So, when are you going to break up with Han So-eun?”

Her voice was quite loud.

“Oppa, I’m serious. Give me a proper answer.”

“In a week. I’ll sort everything out within a week.”

Pressured by Hyun-ji, Hee-wook promptly replied. Satisfied with his response, Hyun-ji tiptoed to peck Hee-wook’s cheek. Hee-wook reciprocated with a kiss on her cheek.

A few steps away.

From a position where Hyun-ji faced Hee-wook and couldn’t see So-eun.

So-eun trembled in shock and anger. Her fists clenched white, and veins in her eyes visibly pulsed.

Tae-joon alternated his gaze between So-eun and Hee-wook and Hyun-ji a few steps away.

Thanks to Hyun-ji’s performance even at the airport, the plan had unfolded smoothly. It seemed they had progressed significantly in Japan.