Impure Wedding Night (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 5
“Haaah. That day, why on earth did I do that?”
Because of the first act of recklessness in my life, my mind had been unsettled these days.
“It was because I fell for that handsome face.”
As usual, arriving first at Executive Managing Director Mo’s secretary office, Ye Rin let out a deep sigh.
The good thing was that ever since spending the night with Lee Hyun, nothing else had occupied her thoughts besides him.
She had gotten into Lee Hyun’s arms that night precisely to achieve that purpose—so in a way, she’d succeeded. The problem was that even with her eyes closed, Lee Hyun’s face kept appearing before her, moving above her like a wild beast.
“He must have seen the note I left.”
It had been an unforgettable, intoxicating night, but it was safest to keep it as just a one-day indiscretion.
After all, Lee Hyun must have only intended to spend a single night as well; if she hadn’t left first, he surely would have slipped away himself.
Not wanting to wake alone in the morning and feel abandoned, she’d left the hotel right after seeing him fall asleep.
Though they belonged to different departments and wouldn’t normally cross paths at work, she still felt uneasy every time she came to the office.
“Anyway, that day I wore heavy makeup and a wig.”
Even if they ran into each other, the chance that Lee Hyun would recognize her was slim.
“Pfft. Would that busy man really look for a one-night stand?”
Countless women surrounded him—what made her so special that he’d care about someone he’d spent just one night with?
With that thought, Ye Rin greeted the other secretaries as they arrived one after another.
“Hey, you all know Executive Managing Director Mo got fired, right?”
“Yes, we heard.”
Ye Rin sat down and stared blankly at the empty office door.
Executive Managing Director Mo of Jiseok Electronics, whom Ye Rin had served, had been fired due to his inappropriate touching habits.
The staff in Mo’s secretary office all looked visibly relieved.
“He really should’ve stopped earlier.”
“It’s honestly a blessing he finally got caught.”
“Yeah. Anyway, we’ll probably be reassigned to different departments now.”
“I got used to working together—it’s kind of sad.”
“Let’s meet up often and catch up.”
“Oh, look—the reassignment notice just went up.”
Hearing that, Ye Rin logged into the company bulletin board.
With a desperate prayer that her next boss would at least be a decent person, she clicked open the announcement.
And froze in place.
“Wow, Secretary Han, you’re so lucky!”
“Yeah, isn’t he the boss everyone dreams of?”
“Exactly. Secretary Han, did you save a country in your past life or something?”
All the secretaries were looking at Ye Rin with envy.
“Secretary Han, why are you so stiff?”
“You probably can’t believe it. Serving him is said to be a heaven-sent opportunity!”
“Yeah, I wouldn’t believe it either if I were you. Seriously jealous, Secretary Han.”
“You get to see that handsome guy every day now! After staring at bald Director Mo, your eyes are in for some real pampering!”
Amid the excited chatter, Ye Rin blinked her eyes slowly.
“This can’t be real.”
Yet the announcement remained unchanged.
“This is seriously….”
Even a nightmare would be kinder.
The person Ye Rin would have to serve starting tomorrow was…
“Congrats, Miss Ye Rin. You’ve been assigned to Managing Director Cha I Hyun.”
It was Lee Hyun—the one person she absolutely should never meet again.
This truly was fate playing a cruel joke.
[This is the timeline separator]The morning she’d hoped would never come finally arrived.
Having to serve Lee Hyun from today on, Ye Rin’s steps into the office felt heavier than ever.
“Is this really fate’s idea of a joke?”
She and Lee Hyun had been completely unrelated people—
If not for this absurd reassignment order.
There were plenty of far more competent and senior secretaries at Jiseok Electronics besides her.
Especially since she’d heard the competition to join Lee Hyun’s secretary office was fierce due to high demand.
“Why me…?”
No matter how many sighs she let out, her frustration wouldn’t fade—because the situation wouldn’t change.
If they hadn’t run into each other at work, that night could have remained a perfectly sealed one-day affair.
But now she’d have to see his face every day, right beside him.
“He probably won’t recognize me. Come on, no way.”
She desperately wanted to believe in the power of Na Ri’s heavy makeup and wig.
Otherwise, she had no lifeline left to hold onto.
“Well… even if he did recognize me, so what?”
It wasn’t wrong for two consenting adults to spend a night together—but it was absolutely wrong when one of them was her new boss.
“He must not recognize me. Never.”
She’d hoped never to cross paths with him again for the rest of her life.
That was the one thing she’d wished for—but fate responded by handing her this reassignment, as if mocking her.
With a tightly knotted stomach, Ye Rin stepped into the secretary office of Managing Director of Jiseok Electronics Display Division.
“Hello.”
Seeing Ye Rin enter, Secretary Choi spread his arms wide to welcome her.
“Welcome.”
Secretary Choi guided Ye Rin to her seat and fussed over her with exaggerated kindness.
While she was exchanging greetings with Secretaries Kim and Shin, who also worked in the office, the firm click-clack of dress shoes echoed down the hallway.
Everyone immediately shut their mouths and returned to their places.
Secretary Choi lowered his voice and whispered,
“Managing Director Cha I Hyun will be coming in shortly.”
“Oh, okay.”
Ye Rin lowered her head deeply.
She desperately wanted to loosen her hair to cover her face, but that would have ruined her neat, professional appearance—so she couldn’t.
A moment later,
Lee Hyun entered the office.
Spotting the woman bowing deeply, he struggled not to laugh.
“Managing Director, this is Secretary Han Ye Rin, my replacement.”
Ye Rin lifted her head slightly and bowed at a sharp ninety-degree angle in an overly formal greeting.
It was such an exaggerated gesture that anyone might wonder why—but revealing her face was the last thing she wanted, so this was her only option.
Lee Hyun let out a soft chuckle, watching Ye Rin remain deeply bowed.
“Secretary Choi, make sure the handover is thorough.”
“Of course.”
After glancing once at Secretary Choi’s face, Lee Hyun issued his instructions, then quickly stepped into his office to take a call.
Watching the door close, Secretary Choi whispered softly to Ye Rin,
“The Managing Director is quite cold, but as long as your work is solid, you should get along fine without trouble.”
“Oh, I see.”
Secretary Choi kept adding that Lee Hyun wasn’t a bad person—just reserved—apparently bothered that Lee Hyun hadn’t properly greeted Ye Rin.
“Once you get used to him, he’s not that difficult to serve.”
But his face lacked conviction as he said it.
Curious why she’d been chosen for this assignment, Ye Rin asked Secretary Choi,
“But weren’t there many far more impressive candidates than me?”
“Well… that’s true.”
Secretary Choi leaned closer and whispered as if sharing a secret,
“The Managing Director personally picked you out.”
“What?”
Ye Rin blurted it out louder than intended, then quickly checked herself.
“Ah, sorry. I was just surprised.”
“Completely understandable. Even though your seniority is low, you’re famously known as an exceptionally capable secretary. I guess that’s why the Managing Director wanted you specifically?”
It was meant as a compliment—but she couldn’t feel happy about it.
‘Why did he specifically choose me?’
Could he possibly have recognized her?
If so, she’d need to hand in her resignation immediately.
She’d been working as a secretary for quite some time—but her whole body kept tensing up simply because her new boss was Lee Hyun.
Having a one-night stand with someone she’d now have to see countless times at work…
“Haaah.”
Just thinking about it made her sigh.
Seeing Ye Rin sigh, Secretary Choi quickly spoke up,
“I won’t completely step away right away, but from now on, you’ll be solely responsible for accompanying the Managing Director.”
“Understood.”
“Miss Ye Rin, the Managing Director tends to be a bit of a perfectionist.”
As if things weren’t uncomfortable enough already.
Lee Hyun apparently had zero tolerance for anything done half-heartedly in work matters.
“The initial period of syncing up with him might be a bit tough.”
While speaking, Secretary Choi kept glancing at Ye Rin’s expression.
Every secretary he’d recommended as his replacement so far had quit within a week, handing in resignation letters.
Worried Ye Rin might do the same, Secretary Choi was visibly anxious.
“I’m kind of nervous already.”
“I’ll do my best to cover for you during the handover period.”
“Thank you.”
Just then, the intercom on Ye Rin’s desk rang.
“Just answer it.”
The only person who could be calling her like this was Lee Hyun.
Forcing her trembling fingertips to stay steady, she picked up the receiver.
“Yes, Managing Director. This is Han Ye Rin.”
“Bring me the report from the Product Planning Team right now.”
The moment she hung up, Secretary Choi asked urgently what had been said.
“He asked me to bring the report from the Product Planning Team.”
“Oh, that one…”
Secretary Choi’s face turned even paler.
“It’s such a mess—if we hand it over like this, he’ll just get angry.”
The meeting with the Product Planning Team was clearly scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Why was he asking for the report for review right now, out of the blue?
Secretary Choi quickly fetched the printed report and briefly explained it to Ye Rin.
But then, as if realizing it wasn’t enough, he put on a determined expression.
“Let’s go in together today.”
Knock knock—
After Secretary Choi knocked, a low, calm voice from inside said, “Come in.”
Ye Rin stepped into the office, her hands tightly clasped together.
She truly felt like a rabbit entering a tiger’s den.
She was so unsettled, she wondered if she should just wear a mask to work from now on.
Fortunately, Lee Hyun’s eyes remained fixed on the documents he was reviewing.
Secretary Choi carefully approached the desk and placed the report on one side.
“Managing Director, this is the report submitted this time by the Product Planning Team.”
Only then did Lee Hyun slowly lift his head.
His gaze was strikingly rational—and icy cold.
It was so utterly unlike the eyes she’d seen that night in bed that she almost doubted they belonged to the same person.
“Secretary Choi, you may leave.”
“What? No, I’ll stay here with—”
“Miss Han Ye Rin.”
Lee Hyun finally shifted his gaze to Ye Rin for the first time.
His previously indifferent eyes flickered slightly as he looked at her face.
“Yes, Managing Director.”
Lee Hyun didn’t respond.
Tap… tap…
Only the steady sound of his index finger tapping the desk filled the office.
Slowly, Ye Rin straightened her back.
His cool eyes were fixed directly on her.
As if he had something he wanted to ask, Lee Hyun spoke without the slightest hesitation,
“Have we met somewhere before?”
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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