As the trial continued, Chairman Na’s health noticeably deteriorated. Eventually, he ended up in the hospital. Song Kang, who had to protect his father and Taesung, had no choice but to get up.
Song Kang, who unexpectedly left the company for a long time, was busy catching up with the piled-up work. In the midst of that, the news of Chief Prosecutor Pyeong’s arrest, delivered through Lawyer Cha Hae-in, was a surprising story for Song Kang as well.
“Is that possible?”
“I’ve seen cases where problems are raised from top to bottom, but it’s the first time I’ve seen an assistant prosecutor urgently arrest a chief prosecutor. Moreover, it’s now being prosecuted and under investigation. But it seems that the prosecution is being very cautious, even in the media.”
Knowing that Ryan was at the center of this case, Song Kang became serious. Although they rarely talked about work when they met, he never imagined that they would cause such a big problem.
Moreover, in such a busy situation that made it difficult for them to see each other, Song Kang was anxious about what might happen to Ryan.
“As for the handling prosecutor…”
“Ah, Senior Ryan is safe. It’s said that Chief Prosecutor Pyeong is firmly supporting her. In fact, without that support, the fight would be entirely impossible. Don’t worry too much.”
Only then could Song Kang feel relieved. Haein almost burst into her characteristic eye-smile when she saw Song Kang’s relieved expression. Song Kang glanced at Lawyer Cha Hae-in.
Even if you try to hide it, love is something that cannot be hidden. There was no face to show to Lawyer Cha Hae-in, who pretended not to know.
“Now, Senior Ryan’s case is the hottest issue among the students and alumni of the Korea Law School.”
“It’s understandable. The legal profession is as narrow as the business world, and the hierarchy among seniors and juniors is clear, isn’t it?”
“Also, I mentioned that Senior Ryan has two nicknames.”
She was called the Law School Goddess and the Law School Crazy.
“There’s a lot of interest in the case, and many phone calls are asking if the Law School Goddess is still single. They even ask if she’s still alone…”
In the rising jealousy and cunning intrigue, Song Kang gritted his teeth, straightened his forehead, and opened his eyes wide.
“So, what did you say?”
“I said it’s not true…”
Song Kang admitted inwardly that Lawyer Cha Hae-in was good at her job. Haein couldn’t stand it any longer and burst into her characteristic eye-smile.
“Oh, I checked the matter related to the head of the legal department as you mentioned.”
On the day of the accident, Song Kang received evidence from the head of the legal department and hurriedly left the office. Perhaps, this was also a trap that they had planned and set up in advance… He was suspicious.
“This will be revealed in the investigation of Chief Prosecutor Pyeong, but it seems that the head of the legal department has cut off contact with the Gold Morran side.”
“He might have found a way to survive. But I can’t help what I’ve already done.”
Song Kang looked at his wristwatch. Today, he had agreed to meet Ryan, and even if she was late, he didn’t want to be late himself.
“Let’s end it here for today. Thank you for your hard work.”
After Lawyer Cha Hae-in left the office, Song Kang also quickly headed towards Ryan.
As Song Kang approached the vicinity of the prosecutor’s office, his heart fluttered, but at the same time, he was worried. When Ryan got into the car, she immediately confronted Song Kang.
“Director! I told you to leave when I’m discharged…! Are you really going to do this?”
“Do you know how many days it’s been since I saw your face? You said you’ve done all the treatment, but did you have to wait until I finished the Joon Line investigation with the empty ring stuck in?”
At his words, Ryan coughed feebly. Still, it was too burdensome for him to discharge her alone.
“It’s really a discharge, right? You didn’t just come out because you were pushed by work or something like that?”
Song Kang smiled quietly and stepped on the accelerator. Throughout the journey back home, Ryan nagged beside him, not just lecturing. When Song Kang parked the car in front of the house, he turned his head sharply toward Ryan.
“Did you take the supplements I gave you?”
At those words, Line, who had been busy nagging all this time, tightly closed her mouth. Just then, Line’s phone made a short and loud notification sound.
“The prosecution won’t send it even if it’s from the Prosecution Office.”
“Ah~ No, it’s nothing.”
Checking the message, Line wasn’t interested in the content.
“Why do I keep getting calls from unknown numbers these days? Let’s go in quickly.”
Line unbuckled her seatbelt, but Song Kang remembered what Lawyer Cha Hae-in had said and stopped right there.
“Director, aren’t you going in?”
He couldn’t ask who the contact was from because of his dignity… and although he had heard the story from Lawyer Cha Hae-in… Song Kang was in a dilemma.
“Director, aren’t you going in?”
Once he got out of the car, he entered the house with Line. His uncomfortable feelings continued even during dinner.
“Director.”
Line waved her hand in front of Song Kang’s eyes.
“Director!”
“Ah… I’m sorry.”
“What are you thinking?”
“Nothing.”
She couldn’t believe that he meant nothing. Line opened her eyes faintly and looked at Song Kang.
“Deceive those who can be deceived.”
“I really didn’t want Joon Line to be in danger because of this case…”
“You didn’t want…”
Curious about what he was going to say next, Line put down the spoon and took a sip of water.
“I hate it even more that past connections are taking an interest in Prosecutor Joon Line.”
“What?”
Line rolled her eyes downward for a moment and then burst into laughter.
“Oh, is it because of those annoying calls these days? Director, did you secretly look at my phone?”
“How could that be?”
“Don’t worry about that. Past connections are up to whoever wants them. Just because someone formed a connection.”
Even with her indifferent reaction, Song Kang’s stern expression didn’t seem to loosen.
“The Prosecution organization is supposed to be closed, but it seems not.”
Line smiled sweetly and sat next to Song Kang. His gaze followed her smile. Line took out her phone and showed it to Song Kang while flipping through the message history.
“Look. Except for you, there isn’t a single reply sent.”
“Do you think I can’t trust Prosecutor Joon Line? I don’t trust those guys waiting for a reply that won’t come.”
He smoothly took the phone from Line’s hand and placed it on the dining table. His gaze was still fixed on Line’s face.
“More than that, now we should be entering a comfortable life.”
His earnest and meaningful words made Line’s heart flutter. In the situation where the verdict was not far away, both Line and Song Kang were worried about what might happen next.
“We’re almost there.”
Line reassured Song Kang with a calm voice, but in his eyes looking at Line, there was still full of concern.
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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