In Dojun’s home office, a chilly air circulated.
“Hyung’s here, won’t you even offer a cup of tea?”
“I didn’t come here for coffee. Let’s handle the matter quickly, and you can leave. I’m busy.”
In this place where Dojun felt uncomfortable, unlike him, Hajun seemed genuinely joyful.
“But there’s a secret between you and Jisoo at the company, she says.”
“What?”
“I heard it from Jisoo. It’s not some dubious relationship, but she says it’s a secret…”
Worried that Hajun might say something unnecessary, Dojun quickly interjected, “Our Taeyeon wanted it that way.”
“Did Jisoo request it first?”
“Yeah.”
“Interesting.”
Hajun, stroking his chin with one hand, leaned forward with a satisfied expression.
“So, you easily agreed to it just because she suggested it?”
“We have to accommodate each other. That’s what marriage is about.”
Dojun, tilting his head, spoke as if chewing on his words.
“Oh, you wouldn’t understand since you haven’t been married.”
Smirking at Dojun’s comment, Hajun slowly brushed his hair aside.
“Not married, but I understand women better than you.”
“I’m not setting aside time to hear such boasting from my brother.”
Hajun, with one hand on his chin, stared fixedly at Dojun.
“How can you live not knowing women like that?”
Dojun chuckled at the absurd concern.
“Anyway, in my life, there’s only one woman, Jintae-yeon.”
“Seriously? Are you sincere with your wife?”
“Yeah.”
“Hahaha.”
Hajun laughed, tilting his head back.
Tears welled up in his eyes, whether from finding the situation genuinely amusing or another reason.
“Did you even confess your feelings?”
“Saying I love my wife is not a problem, is it?”
With a serious yet firm gaze, Hajun’s laughter gradually subsided.
“Oh, it’s complicated.”
“Tell me so I can understand.”
“Trusting people too much isn’t good. It’s absurd when someone you thought you knew well does something like this.”
Hajun stood up, seemingly done with the matter, and slapped his pants.
“She must be quite charming. So, Dojun, you got caught up, and you can’t figure out what to do…”
Dojun took a step closer, sending an intimidating glare.
“Taeyeon, stop it.”
Dojun stared sharply at Hajun.
“Today should be the last day you come here unexpectedly and cause trouble for my wife.”
He sent a sharp gaze, as if ready to confront the person standing in front of him at any moment.
“Even if you’re my brother, I won’t tolerate anyone provoking my wife.”
Stepping back, Dojun called Secretary Choi through the intercom.
“I have a guest. Please escort him out.”
When Secretary Choi opened the door and entered, Hajun greeted Dojun with a sly smile.
“I wonder how long you can pretend to be so indifferent.”
The conversation with the insipid Hajun had given Dojun a headache.
And he was worried about Taeyeon, who had been with him until a little while ago.
Dojun immediately picked up the phone and dialed Taeyeon’s extension.
“Manager Jin, it’s me.”
“Bring any document and come to my office right now.”
“The document is just an excuse. I just really want to see you now.”
Only the sound of Taeyeon’s breath, sounding perplexed, came through the receiver.
Dojun quickly hung up, worried that Taeyeon might refuse.
Will she come or not?
Using his position in such a way in the company was a first for him.
“Oh, it’s not the first time.”
In matters related to Taeyeon, it felt like he had wielded the title of a director at will.
Regardless of what it was, for now, he concentrated on when Taeyeon would come.
The tightly closed door showed no signs of opening anytime soon.
“I should have just gone and brought her here.”
No, I should just move Taeyeon’s seat into my office altogether.
While contemplating countless thoughts, a knock was heard.
Dojun abruptly stood up, instructing the person outside to come in.
Opening the door, as Taeyeon’s face appeared, Dojun burst into a hearty smile.
Taeyeon closed the door tightly and asked cautiously, “Director, are you okay?”
“I’m not the director; I called you here as your husband.”
“Oh, this is the office.”
“I know.”
Dojun gestured for her to come closer.
Unable to refuse, Taeyeon closed the distance. In her hand, she held a thick file.
Watching her, he couldn’t help but laugh.
“Why are you laughing?”
“You listen well, Ms. Jintae-yeon.”
“If I came empty-handed, others might wonder.”
“Well done. I should give you a reward.”
At the mention of a reward, Taeyeon unintentionally took a step back.
“Why that expression?”
“Director, I won’t engage in any physical contact at work.”
“Physical contact?”
Then, Dojun, understanding Taeyeon’s intention, chuckled softly.
“Ah, did Ms. Jintae-yeon think I would agree to compromise?”
“No?”
Dojun couldn’t hold back his laughter, smiling gently.
“Really not.”
“…”
With a sincere expression, Dojun passed by Taeyeon.
Then, he opened the refrigerator tucked in the corner.
“No, what’s in the fridge…”
Inside the fridge, there were no drinks, water, or food—only chocolates.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
