‘What does Secretary Choi plan to do by meeting Narri?’
She felt uneasy, knowing too well what kind of conversation would follow.
Secretary Choi then stood up and spoke to Yerin.
“Secretary Han, I have an urgent place to go right now.”
“Where… are we going?”
“We have to handle a matter that the Director is very concerned about lately.”
Following Secretary Choi, Yerin clenched her hands tightly.
Unaware of Yerin’s turmoil, Secretary Choi briefly explained recent events.
The story unfolded of how Ihyeon met a woman at the after-party of the Brand Cheto charity bazaar and has been obsessed with finding her ever since.
“Why is the Director looking for that woman?”
“It seems like he fell for her at first sight that day.”
“What?”
Yerin was shocked.
Secretary Choi sighed as if the reaction was expected.
“If she could bewitch a man who never spared a glance at women his entire life, she must be incredibly beautiful.”
Yerin bit her lip in silence.
Hearing the absurd story that Ihyeon had fallen for her at first sight made her break into a cold sweat.
‘Don’t find me! It was just one night, why is he going to such lengths…’
Yerin tentatively voiced her opinion.
“It seems that the woman might not want to be found by the Director.”
Secretary Choi nodded slightly.
“I’ve told the Director that many times, but…”
“But?”
“He just keeps repeating to find her.”
Secretary Choi let out a deep sigh.
Meanwhile, the door of the Director’s office swung open, revealing a stoic-faced Ihyeon.
“Director, we were just about to leave.”
“I’m coming too.”
“Director, you too? But there’s a meeting soon…”
“Cancel it.”
Ihyeon walked out of the office briskly, not caring about the meeting.
Following him, Yerin cautiously asked Secretary Choi.
“So, we’re going to meet the CEO of Cheto Brand now?”
“Yes. We’re going to get the list of attendees from the after-party that day.”
“…”
It was a situation that made Yerin want to scream in frustration.
She had to prevent her name from appearing on the party’s attendance list at all costs.
Quickly pulling out her phone, Yerin sent a message to Narri.
[Narri, I’m on my way to your company. Don’t acknowledge me if you see me.]Sitting in the car, Yerin glanced at Secretary Choi, who was focused on driving, and typed another message quickly.
[Also, a man will ask for the after-party attendance list later. Do not include my name under any circumstances. Got it?]Right after sending the message, Narri called Yerin. Unable to answer here, she quickly switched her phone to silent mode.
If she had known a single night of deviation would cause such a stir, she wouldn’t have slept with Ihyeon that night.
‘Did I know it would turn out like this?’
Trying to hide her anxiousness, Yerin gazed out the window.
Ihyeon, sitting in the back seat, called her softly.
“Secretary Han.”
“Yes, Director.”
“Secretary Choi isn’t very talented in finding people.”
Ihyeon leaned back in his seat and looked at Yerin’s back with a cool gaze.
“I was hoping you’d be different.”
“To be honest, I’ve never done anything like finding someone before…”
“You’ll have to.”
“Excuse me?”
Before she could hear more, the car driven by Secretary Choi arrived at Cheto Corporation.
Ihyeon, seemingly in a hurry, quickly got out of the car and disappeared inside.
It was a moment Yerin desperately wanted to escape.
Forcing her reluctant feet, Yerin entered the Cheto Corporation building.
The large conference room was empty, as if they had been informed of Ihyeon’s arrival.
“Welcome.”
Narri, seeing Yerin appear alongside Ihyeon, couldn’t hide her surprise.
Standing behind Ihyeon, Yerin quickly shook her head.
‘Please, if you have any sense, don’t acknowledge me.’
Luckily, Narri seemed to understand Yerin’s silent plea and quickly resumed her professional demeanor, greeting them.
“What would you like to drink?”
“It’s fine. More importantly, I’m looking for someone.”
Ihyeon immediately went straight to the point.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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