“Director, it’s been quite a while. Should we file a complaint with the prosecution?”
When Line, who had left her seat without showing up, didn’t appear, a puzzled Haein spoke to Song Kang.
“Let’s wait.”
Song Kang calmly waited for her to return. What discomfort was making her not show herself with her sharp temperament? Song Kang also needed some time to calm his complicated thoughts.
Then, the door opened, and Line came in.
Haein stood up and greeted her. However, due to the long wait, she couldn’t greet as brightly as before.
“Hello.”
The unenthusiastic Line did not receive the greeting and sat down. Haein’s wish, which she hoped they could get along comfortably despite their past, had become a distant memory.
Seeing Line’s bruised face, Haein almost turned her head toward Song Kang. It was a face that looked worn out, regardless of the injuries.
Song Kang’s complexion was the same. The two people, reflected in Haein’s eyes, seemed exhausted to the point of death.
Song Kang was also observing Line cautiously. All of her attitudes seemed to have returned to how they were before they met.
If only she could live casually as she did before she knew herself well… Why did she appear in such an uncomfortable state? It hurt Haein’s heart.
Line did not give any attention to him and kept her gaze fixed on her laptop.
“Mr. Na Song Kang, is it you?”
Line’s actions, following the usual procedure, were not surprising, but Haein had no choice but to observe Song Kang’s reactions.
“We should confirm the face.”
Song Kang spoke, meaning for her to look at him. Upon his words, Line hesitated for a moment before continuing with the next procedure.
“Please, confirm it yourself.”
Song Kang didn’t give in to her gestures. Line, after a brief pause, continued and tried to proceed with the next steps.
“Confirm it directly.”
Song Kang did not yield to her actions. Only then did Line raise her head to look at him. There was resentment in her eyes as she stared at him.
“Mr. Na Song Kang… it’s you.”
After how long did their gazes meet again…
Line felt dizzy with the emotions rushing in. She closed her eyes.
“Let me rest for a moment…”
“I’ve waited long enough. Let’s start.”
To stop Line from escaping, he leaned toward her.
Line couldn’t control her unresolved emotions. After taking a deep breath, she looked at Cha Haein, the defense attorney.
“Attorney, could you please step aside for a moment? Tell the prosecution outside to take a break, turn off all recording devices, and clear the room.”
After Haein left the room, an almost palpable silence fell between the two.
“Do you summon me without the confidence to look me in the eyes?”
Song Kang spoke first. Line closed her eyes for a moment, then looked at him directly.
“Ha…”
Line burst into tears along with a sigh. As she collapsed weakly, Song Kang applied pressure to his forehead.
Being able to make his heart feel sentimental in such a short time was also her ability. Line quickly turned her head, blinking her eyes.
“What are you curious about? Why did you summon me, what’s the reason?”
In response to his question, Line rummaged through the documents, stopped her hand, and stared at him again.
“That day, why did you come to rescue me?”
There was no deep resentment, no deep-seated grudge. It sounded like, “Just let me die!” though.
“When was it.”
Amidst the surging complex emotions, Song Kang spoke with an effort to maintain a calm voice. In confusion again due to his feigned ignorance, she fell into chaos once more.
Distracted by trying to suppress the bursting tears, she was restless, and her eyes blinked rapidly. Song Kang’s chest tightened at her appearance.
What’s that guy Choi Juhyeok doing… He should at least take care of her and apply some medicine. Song Kang was too concerned that the scars on Line’s face might remain like wounds.
Well, even if he took care of her, this person wouldn’t just apply the medicine straightforwardly… It was fortunate enough that she returned to the prosecution instead of enduring and resisting death.
With tears filling her eyes, Line looked at him again with her gaze focused.
“That day, the day I was kidnapped…! And the day when I felt like I would die if I didn’t see you… Why did you leave me… behind?”
Line tried to hold back her tears, giving her all, but she couldn’t help the overflowing tears.
“If you’re going to pretend not to know like this, either commit a perfect crime! Why did you leave the coat!”
Song Kang’s eyes shook roughly. He couldn’t maintain his poker face any longer.
“Sigh…”
After taking a deep breath, Line, trembling all over, stood up from her seat.
“We need to reschedule today’s investigation. You can go back.”
The moment Line tried to step away, Song Kang stood up and grabbed her wrist. If she crossed that door, he felt like he wouldn’t be able to catch her again.
And if he let go of this connection so weakly, it seemed like he couldn’t live. He, who always prioritized logical judgment, completely crumbled in front of her.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
