“I guess that’s the way. Do you know how strong the anti-stalking laws are?”
Even with Taerin’s threat, Dojun remained calm.
“I wonder if assault charges can be applied within the family.”
“What…”
Dojun, as Secretary Choi, who had come running after parking, listened with a low voice, said, “Secure the club CCTV. Especially at the entrance.”
“Yes, Chief.”
“Since it might be necessary for an assault charge arrest.”
Only then did Taerin discreetly hide the hand that had struck Taeyeon’s cheek behind her back.
“Is it common for sisters to fight and pull each other’s hair?”
“I wonder if that will hold true even in court.”
As if he had nothing more to say, Dojun wrapped his arms around Taeyeon’s shoulders and left the place.
Taeyeon couldn’t say anything in her remorse.
Following Dojun’s instructions, Secretary Choi disappeared into the club to secure the CCTV.
Taerin was exhaling with an air of disbelief.
Chanwoo, who had been watching the scene from a distance, approached her and asked, “Wasn’t that man just now Chief Dojun, the successor of KK Group?”
“Oh.”
Chanwoo, in shock, remained silent for a while.
“So, did our sister-in-law marry Chief Dojun from KK Group?”
Chanwoo sighed deeply, rolling his eyes.
“Wait a minute. Then, later on, will Chief Dojun be my brother-in-law?”
“What are you talking about?”
“If I marry you, that’s what happens, right?”
It was unclear how far he had imagined it on his own.
Taerin wrinkled her face at Chanwoo’s absurd words.
“Are you crazy? Why would I marry my brother?”
“I’ll do well, Taejin.”
“Are you crazy? Seriously. I’m going to be the owner of KK Group. Do you think someone like you will catch my eye?”
“What?”
Ignoring Chanwoo’s protests, Taerin waved her hand to a passing taxi.
As the taxi with Taerin inside disappeared, Chanwoo wore a perplexed expression.
And someone who had been watching all of this belatedly moved to another spot.
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Approaching the car that Secretary Choi had parked, Dojun opened the passenger door.
Taeyeon got into the car and casually fastened her seatbelt.
Without starting the car, Dojun turned his body towards Taeyeon.
“Let me see your face again.”
“I’m sorry, Mr. Dojun.”
“Why are you apologizing?”
“You came here without saying anything.”
Dojun, as if understanding everything, smiled kindly.
“I have no intention of reproaching Miss Jin Taeyeon for her actions. However,”
“…”
“If you get hurt like this without my permission.”
Dojun, still covering Taeyeon’s swollen cheek with his hand, whispered affectionately.
“I am deeply upset.”
“I’m sorry.”
“There’s no need to apologize for something like this.”
Dojun leaned over the driver’s seat, stretching his body.
Then, he kissed Taeyeon on the cheek. Feeling the soft touch, Taeyeon shrank her shoulders.
“I’m really okay.”
As Dojun subtly moved away, Taeyeon cautiously spoke.
“On the days when Taerin unnie goes to the club, someone always follows and takes pictures, sending them to her.”
Dojun listened to Taeyeon’s words without saying anything.
“If we reveal our relationship together, wouldn’t that person realize that the one who has been taking pictures all along is Taerin unnie? Then, they might not even threaten Dojun-ssi, don’t you think?”
“Did he ask us to go together?”
“Ah, more importantly.”
Taeyeon asked something she had momentarily forgotten.
“Weren’t we originally planning to come on Sunday?”
“Do you want me to go back? I came early.”
“No, it’s okay. I was just surprised.”
“I think I’m more surprised today.”
“I’m sorry…”
When Taeyeon apologized again, Dojun unexpectedly kissed her without warning.
Surprised, Taeyeon’s eyes widened slightly.
“From now on, whenever you apologize, I’ll stop your mouth like this.”
“Yes?”
“There’s no need to say it. I’m sorry, I apologize, I was wrong. Let’s not talk about those things.”
“What should we talk about then?”
“For example, you missed me? You liked seeing me early? If it’s something like that.”
Seeing Dojun’s serious expression, Taeyeon chuckled lightly.
“Sure. Honestly, when I saw Dojun’s face earlier, I felt so relieved.”
“Good to hear.”
“Because of that, it seems like unnie is even more jealous.”
“Jealous?”
“Yes. Actually, this marriage proposal wasn’t for me; it was for Cha Shin Yub.”
It was only now that Dojun remembered the words Taerin shouted.
What did that nonsense about making this marriage non-existent mean?
Could it be that he was having an unreasonable misconception that his seat next to her was originally his?
Dojun captured Taeyeon’s face, whom he loved so much, with his eyes filled to the brim.
Taeyeon, playing with her hands on her knees, continued speaking slowly as if she had become a sinner.
“Unnie can feel it well enough.”
Without mentioning the story of pushing her away after hearing the harsh rumors about Dojun, because he shouldn’t be hurt by hearing that.
Dojun reached out and grasped Taeyeon’s chin.
Turning her face to see it, he fixed his gaze in the air.
“Listen well, Miss Jin Taeyeon.”
“…”
“There is only one woman in the world that I love.”
Taeyeon’s light brown pupils trembled at Dojun’s serious gaze.
“The woman who stands by my side as my wife is also unique.”
“…”
“You are the only one.”
Taeyeon’s trembling gaze gradually turned dark.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
