“What is this?”
Thud. Inside the brown paper envelope that Jaeik threw onto the table, there were decadent photos of men enjoying pleasure in host bars and clubs, which Gangan had been indulging in.
“Is this the behavior of a representative of a law firm, threatening and extorting his former fiancee?”
“It’s not a threat or extortion, but rather a warning that if you want to attack someone, you should be prepared to expose your own weaknesses.”
“We’re not even married yet. And even if we were, you should know that illegally obtained information has no evidential value.”
“Don’t worry. In a legal battle between married couples, even adultery charges have disappeared, so I have no intention of wasting time in court.”
Ha. Jaeik, who had hoped for a hint of betrayal because she met another man, couldn’t hide her displeasure.
“Why are you suddenly acting like this?”
She had known for a long time that he had no interest in marriage, but this open hostility was quite bewildering to Jaeik, who had maintained a harmonious relationship until now.
“You’re not going to say things you shouldn’t say as an adult in front of my son. The employees are talking as if I committed adultery and called off the engagement.”
“What am I supposed to do about what the employees think?”
“Unless you wanted it to turn out this way, please correct it immediately. The Committee of Inquiries will be convened soon, just before the 50th anniversary of the founding.”
“…!”
Gyo Hwan, as if questioning why he hesitated, leaned in closer, lowering his upper body.
“If it’s not true, there’s no reason why you can’t fix it right away, isn’t there? The Committee of Inquiries must be very curious about why we called off the engagement. Surely you don’t expect me to explain it to them personally?”
“…!”
“While it may not be a legal issue, if these photos are exposed, they can be a big problem for anyone whose face becomes known.”
Jaeik’s pupils trembled as she stared at Gyo Hwan, who was hesitating.
“Is that really all? Why is it coming out like this?”
“Of course, make sure that you and your family never again act indecently in front of my son and my family.”
Gyo Hwan, staring at Jaeik with determination in his eyes, twisted his lips in cold anger.
Not yet. He wanted to obliterate the face of the man who killed his father and grandfather, but before that, he had to gather solid evidence.
To keep Jaeik off guard, he followed her instructions and even got engaged to Gangan.
He couldn’t let his carefully laid plans go up in smoke because he couldn’t control his emotions now.
“Then I trust that you will explain it well, so please leave now.”
Gyo Hwan remained calm to the end and sent the hostile Jaeik away coldly.
That evening.
“I’m back, Mother.”
Hyo Jin, who had entrusted her grandmother to a professional caregiver and returned to the main house, first went to the annex and greeted Ji Hyun.
“Grandmother, did the surgery go well?”
“Yes, thanks to you.”
“Is Cha Do here?”
“Yes, he is. For now.”
“Yul still has some time before he comes back from school. Would you like a cup of tea?”
“Oh, yes.”
What else did you want to talk about that you had to call me down like this? I thought you were going to tell me to go down immediately.
Hyo Jin felt it would be impolite to refuse the favor, so she glanced at him and sat down.
“It’s nothing important.”
“…?”
“You know Dr. Lee Sang Myeong, right? He’s our family’s attending physician.”
“Oh, yes.”
Jahyeon, who usually blew cold wind, was unusually gentle.
“That family’s son finished his residency at the university hospital this year and opened a pediatric clinic. He said he’s coming out to do a rotation and teach Yul. He seemed very interested, saying his ideal type is an elementary school teacher.”
“Oh, really?”
So he called me to tell me this.
“Well, Grandma is not feeling well. How comforting and good it would be to have a doctor in the house, right? And besides, you know Dr. Lee Sang Myeong, right? You know how excellent his character is. He has been called the Huh Joon of Family Medicine since our father’s time.”
“Yes, he seemed like a really nice person. Thank you for your concern. It’s a position that’s too much for me, being a doctor.”
It was clear why he called her. But now she was Gyo Hwan’s mother. Hyo Jin had no choice but to be cautious in her tone and behavior, for fear that she might be disliked.
“So, what do you think? Shall I call Dr. Lee Sang Myeong and arrange a meeting?”
Encouraged, Jahyeon smiled slyly and picked up the phone as if to say, “Take the opportunity while the iron is hot.”
“Dr. Bong, I have someone I want you to meet.”
Hyo Jin, who had been standing there with a blank expression, her lips sealed and unable to say anything, shivered at the cold voice that came from behind.
“Oh my.”
Not only Hyo Jin but Jahyeon also looked back, surprised. He didn’t expect Gyo Hwan, with his wrinkled forehead from working, to leave work and come in earlier than usual.
“Why are you so surprised?”
Dr. Bong said he has someone he’s dating.
“Dr. Bong, is that true?”
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
