Kyle tried to calm his simmering anger with a glass of whiskey.
But his mood refused to settle.
The man who had brazenly pushed past him into Sehee’s space was irritating him intensely.
A cold aura emanated from Kyle’s deep eyes.
The man, who was of above-average build for an Asian, had shown a rather friendly attitude towards Sehee.
His gentle, smiling eyes looking at Sehee sharply provoked Kyle.
“It’s annoying.”
He downed the whiskey, where the ice had melted, but couldn’t feel any coolness.
Something was burning too hot inside him.
The minute hand of his wristwatch was moving towards the agreed time.
Only five minutes left.
Despite the shortness of the period, Kyle felt he couldn’t wait completely.
He anxiously kept his eyes on the watch.
“Your guest has arrived.”
Just then, with a knock, the voice of the chief manager came.
Kyle looked at the door with expectant eyes.
The door of the private room slowly opened.
“Did I keep the time precisely?”
Sehee entered with a bright expression.
Her white dress accentuated her frail appearance, making her look even more innocent.
Just her presence in his space.
Just facing her.
Kyle distinctly felt the previously tormenting heat in his heart slowly ebbing away.
“Sit down.”
But Kyle spoke in a dry, emotionless voice.
Sehee, who slowly took a seat opposite Kyle, glanced at him anxiously.
“What is it?”
Kyle, uncomfortable with Sehee’s demeanor, couldn’t hold back and asked first.
“…I thought maybe I caused some trouble that I must remember.”
Sehee asked cautiously.
Kyle’s eyebrows twitched momentarily.
Was that the reason for her anxiety?
He let out a small snort.
“If you caused trouble, then naturally…”
Sehee trailed off, hesitating.
“Naturally?”
Kyle asked playfully, as if amused.
“…I will take responsibility.”
Sehee answered firmly, with a determined expression.
“Take responsibility? How?”
Kyle’s expression turned meaningful as he asked slowly.
Sehee found it hard to interpret the meaning behind his question.
Monetary compensation?
It seemed unlikely for a man who appeared to need nothing of the sort.
Surely not something physical, right?
That also seemed impossible.
After all, he was the man who had been wary of her when they were trapped together.
What should she say?
Sehee’s eyes widened as her mind became muddled.
“…Well, it depends on what kind of trouble it was. I’m really sorry, but I don’t remember much from yesterday.”
Sehee said with an embarrassed expression.
She truly couldn’t recall anything.
Only that her vision had blacked out after two glasses of vodka.
“So… you’ll pretend you don’t know?”
A smirk formed on one side of Kyle’s mouth.
The only ‘crime’ she had committed was falling asleep drunk.
But Kyle, enjoying the fun of teasing her, didn’t want to reveal the truth so easily.
He didn’t dislike her flustered and troubled look, bound to him.
Surprisingly, his entire attention was focused on this woman sitting before him, who seemed like a small, white bird.
“No, not that. I mean, I will take responsibility. I am known in my company for being diligent and responsible. I will definitely take appropriate responsibility.”
Sehee exclaimed, as if protesting her innocence.
“But… about last night… my memory is a bit hazy… I’m really sorry if I offended you.”
Sehee bowed her head.
Even though she couldn’t remember, if a sensitive man like him had come out like this, it must have been something significant.
She was truly at a loss.
Then, the chief manager’s voice was heard as the door opened.
“Excuse me.”
He politely greeted and set various dishes on the table.
An array of soups and stews were beautifully arranged.
Finally, a small bowl of plain rice porridge was placed closest to Sehee.
The chief manager left with a kind smile after a courteous farewell.
“Eat something first.”
The dishes were specially prepared by Kyle for Sehee.
The array of exotic soups and stews, evidently chosen with great care, showed off their best.
Kyle’s arrogantly proud gaze landed on Sehee, who looked at the food in surprise.
He expected her lips, now charmingly parted, to soon overflow with words of awe.
As he predicted, Sehee looked up at him slowly, her face full of something to say.
“…Mr. Graham.”
Her voice, softly calling his name, was pleasing to hear.
Kyle was ready to accept her praises with a proud expression.
What would she say? He was even curious to hear her words.
“I noticed that you’re a VVIP customer of this cruise.”
Kyle’s proud expression slightly faltered at Sehee’s words, accompanied by a deep sigh.
“These dishes… they don’t seem like they’re from the menu… What are you doing? Even if you’re a VVIP customer, this is too much.”
Sehee crossed her arms, her expression serious.
“This is exactly what power abuse looks like. Power abuse! Do you want to be labeled as a problematic customer?”
Sehee scolded him.
As if struck by something, Kyle was visibly shocked and soon held his forehead.
Biting his lip, he closed his eyes tightly.
He mustn’t laugh.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
