Was he teasing her again?
Ye Seul felt Si Heon’s lips were uncomfortably close.
The sight of his moist lips reminded her of what had happened earlier.
“That would be difficult.”
Ye Seul pushed Si Heon away, exerting strength into her palm.
Si Heon moved away compliantly but seemed to have no intention of increasing the distance between them.
The lack of physical distance or personal space with Si Heon was probably due to his experience with many women.
So, it’s possible that the kiss earlier meant nothing to him.
Ye Seul pressed her lower lip with her upper lip.
“I live in Paris. I like working at the chateau too.”
Ye Seul thought of the family at the chateau and Sebastian.
“I’ll repay you in a different way.”
“What do you plan to repay me with?”
Si Heon’s eyes sparkled and he smiled, lifting the corners of his lips.
Despite his smiling face, Si Heon, who knew the reason why she wanted to return to Paris, was uncomfortable.
“Umm… I mean, I could make chocolates for you.”
“I’m looking forward to it.”
As Si Heon stood up from his seat, a breeze brushed against Ye Seul’s skin, making her shudder.
“It’s late, you should rest. We have to open early tomorrow.”
Si Heon bid Ye Seul goodbye and walked into the dressing room.
Swooosh.
The hot stream of water from the shower flowed down Si Heon’s body.
Rubbing his wet face with his hand, he ruminated over the conversation they had had.
Why did he ask to stay with her, even if it was a joke?
The chateau. The place where Sebastian is. His heart sank heavily.
At first, he thought of the utilitarian value, then he was spiteful.
And now, what did he want?
A darkness like an abyss seeped into Si Heon’s dark pupils.
He hoped that by the time she returned to that man after three months, her debts to him would increase.
That way, the steps of her return would weigh as heavily as those debts.
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“Big sister. Your brotherinlaw looks very bright, but the house is all black. Moreover, it seems quite empty.”
Hyun Joo looked up at the ceiling while rolling on the black sheet.
“It doesn’t match him, right?”
“Well, I thought it was very like Mr. Si Heon.”
He is not as affectionate, warm, and bright as everyone thinks.
Perhaps she was the only one who knew that.
“The person dating him would know better.”
Hyun Joo stretched out and turned her body towards Ye Seul.
“By the way, big sister, how far have you gone with my brotherinlaw? You’re living together even though you haven’t been dating for long……”
“There is nothing you won’t say!”
Ye Seul rolled her eyes and slapped Hyun Joo’s thigh.
“Ah. Sis. I know what I should know! I’m not a child anymore.”
“Just imagine whatever you want.”
Ye Seul pulled the blanket with her reddened face.
“Wow! She’s embarrassed.”
Hyun Ju propped herself up halfway and chuckled while looking down at Ye Seul.
“Sis, you’re so lucky. If you go on like this and get married, won’t you be able to spend money as much as you want for your whole life? You’re like the rich mother in that drama. Then, introduce some of your brotherinlaw’s friends to me.”
“Aren’t Mr. Si Heon’s friends all old men to you?”
“But if they’re my brotherinlaw’s friends, they must have money. I don’t have to worry about that.”
Hyun Ju recalled her family’s financial situation which had dramatically worsened since her grandmother’s passing.
“Plus, your brotherinlaw is handsome. So, his friends must be handsome too, don’t they?”
“Do you like that kind of style?”
Ye Seul asked, puckering her lips.
“Even at dinner earlier, he filled your glass when it was empty, pushed the side dishes towards us…… And he listens to your stories well. Our dad always says I’m noisy when I talk.”
Hyun Ju added, hugging her pillow.
“Moreover, I’ve never seen a man who helps me with my coat!”
Ye Seul, who usually had Sebastian pull out her chair or help her with her coat when she went out to eat, hadn’t paid special attention to Si Heon’s behavior.
“I was so thrilled by the way he stands behind you, watching your movements carefully. You’re really lucky, sis.”
Hyun Ju rolled on the bed, hugging her pillow and kicking her legs.
“He has a lot of money…… Ah! But didn’t you give money to our dad again?”
Hyun Ju asked with a serious face, turning her body.
“Ah? Um……. He came last week.”
Ye Seul recalled Chun Ho’s visit when he was ranting about Si Heon and ended up talking about needing money.
“Hu. Our dad keeps borrowing money from others, and even scary men came to look for him. It’s been quiet these days…….”
“Is your family having a hard time?”
Ye Seul was worried that Chun Ho’s situation was worse than she thought.
She wanted to help as much as she could, since her grandmother had entrusted Chun Ho to her.
“After your study abroad, he strangely spent money like water……. And then scary men came. After being fired from the workshop, he’s not working properly, so he seems to be asking you for more money.”
Hyun Ju’s voice trailed off.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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