My Line (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 11
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Back at home, Ra In also took out a bottle of water from the fridge and drank it. To cool her heated emotions, she gulped down the cold water.
Then her eyes lingered on her wrist, which he had gripped tightly. The sensation of his burning grasp intertwined with the icy chill, etching a strange, tingling feeling into her mind.
But why… was she trembling?
She needed to calm down—perhaps the recent ordeal had left her weaker than she thought.
It was nearly impossible that Director Na Song Gang of Taesung Group would deceive her.
If anything, she wished he’d spent that time managing the company’s stock price instead; it was even less likely he’d gone to such lengths just to get back at her.
Could it be a scheme to retaliate for the unpleasant emotions he’d felt during the investigation? He didn’t seem like he had that kind of leisure time.
Then, should she accept his words at face value?
She found herself reluctantly agreeing with his claim—that both of them, burdened by wrongful accusations, genuinely needed each other. Perhaps it wasn’t a matter of understanding, but simply reality.
Yet the idea of becoming partners with Director Na Song Gang weighed heavily on her mind.
Ra In knew herself well. Deep inside, she harbored a vulnerable side, and to hide it, she often stood so rigidly upright that people called her stubborn.
But now, she realized clinging to pride would only ruin everything.
She drew a line: this would be nothing more than a transaction—a mutually beneficial deal with a clear end, where she’d take only what she needed.
Just a means to return to the prosecution—if he acted his way and she acted hers, wasn’t that enough to clear their names?
Just then, the doorbell rang, cutting through Ra In’s tangled thoughts.
Joo Hyuk had come.
“Senior.”
“You haven’t eaten dinner yet, right?”
In his hand was a whole pizza.
Seeing Ra In’s attire, Joo Hyuk realized she’d just returned from going out.
“Where did you go?”
“Oh… yeah, I had something to take care of.”
Joo Hyuk wanted to press further, but knowing Ra In wouldn’t answer even if he did, he set aside his curiosity and spread the pizza out on the dining table.
“You must be hungry. Let’s just eat dinner.”
“I’ll just have beer.”
As Ra In turned toward the fridge, Joo Hyuk gently held her shoulder and guided her to sit at the table.
“Still drinking beer right after drinking earlier?”
Led by his hand, Ra In sat down.
Joo Hyuk pulled out a small plate and a fork with practiced ease, then placed a still-warm slice of pizza in front of her.
“I added extra black olives—the topping you like. Eat up.”
“Thank you.”
Ra In picked up the fork and carefully speared a black olive with its tip—the height of her peculiar pickiness.
“But don’t just eat the olives~ Try some shrimp from the top too. Wouldn’t it be nice to just take a big bite?”
Despite Joo Hyuk’s earnest wish, Ra In didn’t touch anything on the pizza except the black olives.
“Senior, I’m thirsty.”
Ra In said it with a blank expression—not actually asking for water. Joo Hyuk understood the hidden meaning.
“Alright…”
As Ra In started to get up, Joo Hyuk stood first and fetched two cold cans of beer from the fridge.
Ever since becoming a prosecutor, Ra In had usually been offered hospitality wherever she went, but she always declined. Yet somehow, she’d grown accustomed to accepting Joo Hyuk’s kindness.
Joo Hyuk opened a can, wiped the rim with a tissue, and handed it to her. Just hearing the sound of the can opening made Ra In feel as if a weight lifted from her chest.
After taking a sip of beer, she finally felt like she could breathe again—only to quickly grow dazed, as thoughts of Director Na Song Gang’s proposal kept resurfacing.
Na Song Gang wasn’t someone frivolous, and his proposal wasn’t a joke—that’s exactly why it troubled her so deeply.
Moreover, getting involved with him would inevitably entangle her with other people from Taesung, and that prospect alone made her sick to her stomach.
Most of all, the idea of entering a relationship with him where she’d clearly be in the subordinate position left a bitter taste in her mouth. Unconsciously, her eyes hardened, and her body stiffened.
“Ra In, what are you thinking so hard about~?”
Joo Hyuk had already sensed something was off, but he knew asking would get him nowhere—and might even push her away—so he kept his doubts unspoken, though they still showed clearly on his face.
“Senior, are you going to keep looking at me like you’re staring at a defendant?”
Joo Hyuk dropped his suspicious gaze and awkwardly took a swig of beer.
“Seriously, you’re way too sharp for your own good.”
“I’m just overthinking. Don’t worry about it.”
Joo Hyuk averted his eyes from her and stuffed a bite of pizza into his mouth.
She’d always discussed and decided on important matters with Joo Hyuk, so it frustrated her deeply that she couldn’t even confide in her closest senior about this particular dilemma. Ra In took another bitter gulp of beer.
“About the Director Na Song Gang case…”
“Pfft!”
Seeing Ra In nearly spit out her beer, Joo Hyuk quickly grabbed a tissue and handed it to her.
“You okay?”
“Oh, I’m fine.”
Ra In’s eyes widened as she took the tissue, then struggled to calm herself with a deep breath.
“What on earth were you thinking to get that startled?”
Joo Hyuk asked with a troubled expression.
“Oh, it’s not that. I’m not a prosecutor anymore, and I don’t even belong to the prosecution now… so talking about the case is a bit…”
“You saying that hurts my feelings. Are we really going to stand on ceremony like this with each other?”
Truthfully, it gnawed at her conscience—using Joo Hyuk, who didn’t know about her deal with Song Kang, to gather updates on his investigation felt just like stealing.
She couldn’t possibly let his words go in one ear and out the other. If anything, she’d listen and memorize every detail as if hammering nails into her ears.
“Anyway…”
Joo Hyuk took it to mean Ra In absolutely didn’t want to hear anything about the prosecution anymore. He told himself this much self-comfort was necessary—otherwise, it would hurt too much to think she was pushing him away.
Just then, Ra In’s phone buzzed sharply with a message. Normally slow to respond to messages, she paid it no mind and kept drinking her beer.
“Senior… I can’t help but wonder. If I’d used every possible means to hold on within the prosecution, would things have turned out differently?”
Her vulnerability slipped out.
“No.”
Joo Hyuk’s reply was firmer than she expected.
“You know how this organization works, right?
They’ll harass you into quitting, and if that fails, they’ll discipline you. If you still resist, they’ll prosecute you with aggravated charges. Even if you held out till the very end, the outcome would’ve been the same.”
“Ha…”
Ra In’s chest tightened painfully. She let out a deep sigh, then swallowed hard as tears threatened to well up.
“Then what?! So there’s really no way?! Even if I’m right?! Even if they’re wrong?!”
Her vulnerability quickly turned into desperate anger.
Joo Hyuk actually felt relieved seeing Ra In vent her frustration aloud, even shouting.
“You know as well as I do—the only way is to gain greater power. But do you really want to fight that battle?”
She did want to fight it. She wanted that power. Resolute, Ra In picked up her phone.
And then—she saw he’d already messaged her. That he’d even preserved her pride like this made her softened heart melt like spring snow.
Joo Hyuk watched Ra In stare blankly at her phone, hesitating, and thought it was utterly strange—this expression and behavior were completely new to him.
“Jin Ra In.”
“Yes?”
Snapped back to attention by Joo Hyuk’s call, Ra In turned to him and set her phone down, abandoning her reply.
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That night, though Song Kang’s heart was anxious, he received no reply. As soon as he arrived at work the next morning, he called Attorney Cha Hae In into his office.
Hae In, too, was curious about the meeting between Director Na Song Gang and Prosecutor Jin Ra In—and what happened afterward.
Both were formidable individuals, but considering he’d spent the night refining the contract, the situation seemed to have progressed more smoothly than expected.
“Director, were you alright yesterday?”
“Well… is there any reason I shouldn’t have been?”
Song Kang replied nonchalantly.
Just then, his phone vibrated. He checked it, hoping it might be a reply from Ra In.
But it was merely a work-related message—nothing he was waiting for—so he postponed his reply and let out a long sigh.
Hae In tensed at the sound of his sigh.
“Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize I’d sighed—I was just lost in thought for a moment.”
Song Kang gave the contract with Ra In one final look. He’d reviewed every detail meticulously, yet something still left him unsatisfied.
“Attorney Cha, I don’t think money alone can compel Prosecutor Jin Ra In. What’s your opinion?”
Hae In nodded in agreement.
“I don’t believe anything can truly force her… But if there’s a cause she believes in—a just cause—wouldn’t that make a difference? I know she’s the type who would stake her life for something she believes is right.”
Song Kang thought the same. Then the surest card he could offer Ra In was restoring her honor as a prosecutor—and her reinstatement.
“Attorney Cha Hae In, would you represent Prosecutor Jin Ra In?”
Hae In’s face clearly showed her surprise.
“Attorneys from Taesung’s legal department aren’t permitted to take on cases unrelated to company business…”
“Are you really citing company regulations to me right now? Who’s the one who rewrites those regulations every year?”
It was Song Kang himself.
Hae In tilted her head slightly, avoiding his gaze. Even she realized how feeble her excuse had sounded.
“If you face any disadvantages due to violating those regulations, I’ll protect you. But I can’t force you to represent her—that’s why I’m asking for your understanding. Of course, this won’t be pro bono; you’ll receive appropriate compensation.”
Song Kang wanted a quick answer, but Hae In hesitated, clearly struggling to decide.
“Director… I…”
“Speak freely.”
Hae In couldn’t easily find the words.
“Do you really think Prosecutor Jin Ra In would accept my representation? Her legal reasoning is surely far stronger than mine.”
“No matter how capable she is, she can’t possibly stand alone in court without counsel. Don’t worry about that—her pride alone would prevent her from borrowing someone else’s legal voice.”
Even with Song Kang’s reassurance, Hae In already worried about how to handle a client so clearly more skilled than herself.
“Prosecutor Jin Ra In’s abilities are exceptional—but I also trust the abilities of the attorney I choose.”
His words of trust moved her. The more she dealt with Director Na Song Gang, the more she understood why he never failed in negotiations—not only did he hold excellent cards, but there was sincerity behind them.
“Yes, I understand. I’ll do it. I’ll represent her.”
Thus, another layer of trust was built.
Song Kang found himself hoping Ra In would realize just how hard he was working for her. But as with any meal laid out before her, what mattered most was making her want to pick up her spoon—so he knew he must remain cautious until the very end.
Just then, his phone buzzed sharply again. He picked it up without much hope and checked the message—and his eyes sharpened as he finally saw the reply he’d been waiting for, from Ra In.
— Yes.
It was the answer he’d wanted, yet it left him feeling utterly hollow. Just how long had he waited for this single word?
“Ha, Attorney Cha Hae In—could we possibly add a clause about communication to the contract?”
“You mean… regarding delayed replies?”
Ever since starting to communicate with Ra In, Song Kang realized he’d become far too tethered to his phone—and it frustrated him.
“Never mind. My thinking was short-sighted. Prosecutor Jin Ra In would never sign a contract like that. A verbal agreement is still an agreement. We’ll just have to find a compromise—through communication, replies… ha.”
He’d never been someone so anxious over a simple response, and it left him simply bewildered.
“But really… are you seriously planning to bring Prosecutor Jin Ra In into Taesung?”
That, too, would ultimately depend on Jin Ra In’s own choice.
“If she says she needs it, then that’s what we’ll do.”
“The Head of Legal Affairs probably won’t stay quiet about this.”
At Hae In’s concern, Song Kang laughed.
“Shouldn’t they be grateful that I’m even holding back right now?”
Despite the laughter, his voice carried firm resolve. He could have already replaced the Head of Legal Affairs ten times over—but he was biding his time. Even he was surprised at his own patience.
Hae In sensed many things in his tone. She couldn’t look away, even if she wanted to—she had to witness the fate of those who’d stabbed Director Na Song Gang in the back…
And once again, she couldn’t help but be impressed by his character—someone who, despite wielding immense power, always valued trust above all.
After seeing Hae In out, Song Kang reviewed the finalized contract one last time. He’d drafted countless contracts before, but never one he’d worried over so intensely.
It was a crucial pledge—meant to save each other from the greatest crisis of their lives.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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