Nok Hyun gazed at Je Ha’s hand and let out a frosty chuckle.
“What’s this?”
“I’m risking my life on this job, so I want to be certain.”
“What do you want, money? Or a position?”
Nok Hyun asked directly.
Je Ha took out a business card from the inner pocket of his suit, wrote down a bank account number, and handed it to Nok Hyun.
Nok Hyun slightly tilted his head upon seeing the account holder’s name.
“It’s for my younger brother. I have three siblings. We don’t have parents who can work. If I die, please deposit it to my brother’s account. 10 billion.”
“That’s the price for your life, Woo Je Ha?”
“Too little? Then add another 5 billion.”
“Seems more beneficial to keep you alive and make use of you.”
Usually, such a conversation would evoke sympathy, but perhaps due to the large sum or Nok Hyun’s own lack of emotion, he showed little reaction. As Je Ha’s resolve wavered, Nok Hyun quickly grabbed the USB.
He’s extraordinary indeed.
“Thank you for the coffee.”
Nok Hyun, who hadn’t even bothered to look at the tepid coffee, spoke brazenly and stood up.
“By the way, are you planning to meet Tae In Seo?”
“Why do you ask?”
“Just that Tae In Seo is on a business trip.”
Nok Hyun looked surprised, as if he was wondering how Je Ha knew this. Je Ha spoke again.
“I ran into her on my way to work.”
Although meant to prevent any misunderstanding, Nok Hyun appeared to be harboring unnecessary suspicions.
Could it really be?
Given his reaction last night, and considering this was supposedly just a strategic marriage, Nok Hyun’s behavior was peculiar.
He seemed like a husband deeply in love.
Or perhaps, a bit possessive.
Hyung Seong was on her way to an event.
Having gained a stylist and numerous sponsorships since her debut, she reminded herself to stay vigilant.
‘More caution is needed at times like this.’
Many colleagues had fallen due to reckless actions. Arrogance led to complacency, and complacency to mistakes.
Thus, she always needed to remain humble, regardless of who was watching.
As she was about to enter the event hall after a last-minute restroom stop, she bumped shoulders with someone, causing her bag to fall.
“Oh no, the bag is ruined. How are you going to compensate?”
The person she bumped into was Tae In.
Neatly dressed with her hair tied back, Tae In shone effortlessly, slightly irking Hyung Seong.
Tae In smiled gently. Seeing this, Hyung Seong was convinced it was a deliberate act.
“Sending a food truck yesterday and a shoulder bump today? What’s your angle?”
Hyung Seong had been restless the previous night, curious about Tae In’s intentions.
‘She might still be suffering from her injury.’
Instead of responding, Tae In began gathering the items from Hyung Seong’s bag.
“Give it back.”
“Sorry. The strap might break. Let’s use mine for now.”
Tae In willingly swapped their bags.
Hyung Seong was intrigued by Tae In’s intentions. It seemed like a coincidence that they met at the event, but doubts lingered.
“Fine, just return my bag.”
“This one is better for you.”
Hyung Seong, tired of arguing, complied with Tae In’s suggestion.
“You really are insane, you know?”
“Oh, look who’s talking.”
Tae In retorted playfully. Hyung Seong clenched her jaw, unable to express her annoyance at his cheerful demeanor.
‘I don’t have time for this, I’ll just let it go. No point wasting time here.’
Hyung Seong entered the event hall, maintaining a composed façade.
Tae In, watching Hyung Seong’s retreating figure, called Yeong Won.
“Did it work?”
“It seems so. Any issues with the stock?”
“No problems with the stock, traffic, or the articles. Let’s stop worrying.”
Despite Yeong Won’s reassurances, Tae In remained uneasy.
“Tae In Seo?”
Hearing a familiar voice, Tae In turned around.
Just as Tae In emerged from the elevator, Se Ji scrutinized her from head to toe, as if questioning her presence.
So you’ve finally arrived.
On the other hand, Tae In had anticipated Se Ji’s visit, having heard about it from Je Ha.
Se Ji, leaving her secretary and employees behind, approached Tae In.
“What brings you here?”
“Just meeting a friend. And you?”
“I’m here on business.”
Se Ji’s expression showed displeasure.
“You’ve attached something strange to me. You should be more concerned about Se Young Unni, not me.”
She was referring to Je Ha and Jeong Ri. Se Ji furrowed her brows, not responding.
“You know well that family can be scarier than strangers, right?”
Tae In smiled slyly and whispered to Se Ji.
Se Ji also smiled as she responded.
“Indeed, I know best. So be careful. After all, we’re still family.”
The word ‘family’ brought a bitter taste to Tae In’s mouth. She tried not to show it, but her face had already hardened. Seeing Tae In’s expression, Se Ji seemed satisfied.
“Se Young Unni said she needed money. Asked if she could borrow some from her husband.”
This time, Se Ji’s face gradually hardened.
Tae In, with a faint smile, continued.
“I wonder why Se Young Unni needs money?”
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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