Haeyeon gazed deeply at her thin trench coat, with a light blouse embellished with pearl shirring and a body-hugging red skirt. On anyone else, the intense colors might have looked cheap, but on Sooryeon, they appeared enchanting and elegant.
“Let’s go this way.”
Sooryeon said, leading Doha and his group past. Unrecognized by Doha, he walked with a middle-aged gentleman in the opposite direction. Sooryeon’s coral-colored lips curled into a gentle arc as she walked ahead. Haeyeon caught sight of her.
Sooryeon subtly turned her head to the left, making eye contact.
Despite Doha being engaged in conversation with the middle-aged man, Sooryeon seemed to flaunt the situation.
“We should invite Dohee next time.”
Joo-a snapped Haeyeon out of her thoughts. Haeyeon struggled to concentrate, even when Joo-a spoke to her. She wanted to separate Doha and Sooryeon immediately, but lacked a valid reason. Plus, Doha was unaware of Sooryeon’s true nature and what she had done to Haeyeon.
Was there any point in stepping into a trap laid out by Sooryeon?
Acting rashly might make Doha or Joo-a suspicious.
“Min Haeyeon. What’s up? You’re not responding to anything.”
Haeyeon turned around with a soft curl in her eyes. Still, her mind raced with logical reasons not to approach Doha.
“Joo-a.”
“Yeah?”
But then[Dash].
“Sorry, I saw someone I know. I’ll just go say hi and come back.”
“Okay, go ahead.”
Unable to find a reason to simply watch Sooryeon’s provocation and Doha’s seduction, Haeyeon stood up.
She willingly headed towards the stage set by Sooryeon. As she walked, Haeyeon’s steps showed no hesitation. Her clear eyes shone intelligently. Her presence was captivating enough to draw the attention of everyone in the pub, yet her approach was resolute.
Sooryeon’s lips, partially hidden by a glass, curved into a profound smile. Her gaze landed on Min Haeyeon, approaching from across the large hall.
“Looks like it’s just married people here. Being single would be so lonely, right?”
Sooryeon, now without her mocking smile, fondled her glass while complaining to Professor Park and Doha. Her words were purposeful, but Professor Park, unaware of her intent, responded accordingly.
“Aren’t you still alone, Sooryeon?”
Sooryeon was adept at changing her expressions. Surprised by Professor Park’s question, she responded with a quiet smile. Interpreting her expression, Professor Park clicked his tongue sympathetically.
“I always thought Doha and you, Sooryeon, were a good match.”
His tone was wistful, but Professor Park held back the rest of his thoughts. Doha, always reserved with his emotions, just silently drank in response to Professor Park’s words.
“Wait, Sooryeon, you’re not dating because…”
Suddenly, Professor Park’s phone vibrated on the table.
“Oh, I have a call.”
“Excuse me for a moment,” he said, leaving the table. As soon as he was gone, Sooryeon slowly took Doha’s drink. Doha furrowed his brow, finally meeting her gaze. Sooryeon leaned in closer, whispering.
“Aren’t you curious about what the professor was going to say next?”
Doha’s expression slightly contorted. Sooryeon elegantly curved her eyes, extending one slender leg slightly under the table. The table for three was cramped. Without a reservation, they had no choice but a small spot, but Sooryeon took advantage of the tight space to be more provocative.
Extending her left leg a bit, Sooryeon brushed it gently against Doha’s calf. His eyes sharpened, but she didn’t care, as Min Haeyeon was slowly closing in on them.
Suddenly, Sooryeon leaned in closer, almost touching Doha’s face with hers. From a distance, it looked like they were about to kiss.
“It’s just a joke. Don’t look so angry.”
“…….”
“You’re scaring me.”
Sooryeon withdrew her face after speaking, her playful smile lingering on her lips, briefly touching the picturesque lips of Doha. She felt a tickle in her stomach, unable to contain the excitement. Yet, she was surprised. Even after a reunion of four years, her desire to possess Doha surged without a hint of change from the past.
She was resolute: she had to have him.
“It’s Sooryeon.”
Amidst the changing music, Doha’s low voice mingled in the noise, his gaze fixed on Sooryeon as he spoke coolly.
“You’re taking the joke too far.”
Doha said this with a smile, but it carried a hint of coldness. Sooryeon tried to curve her eyes in a playful arch.
“I’m married now. Avoid such jokes in the future.”
“…….”
Sooryeon bit her lip involuntarily but did not lose her spirit. Tempting Doha was just the beginning. She regained her composure and soon heard a voice.
“Doha.”
Min Haeyeon’s voice turned Sooryeon’s head. Contrary to expectations, Haeyeon greeted her with a graceful smile. This caught Sooryeon off guard. Doha, surprised at first, soon smiled warmly.
“Are you here with Joo-a?”
Doha’s affectionate smile made it hard for Sooryeon to maintain her composure. Doha, who rarely showed such smiles even to his sister Dohee, was now displaying it because of Haeyeon. Sooryeon’s mouth turned bitter.
“Yes. We came early.”
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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