Worried about upsetting Sung-Hyuk, Beom-Jun hastily ended the call and left for his room.
“Hey.”
Young-In, who was about to quietly walk to her room, stopped and turned around, meeting Arim’s venomous gaze.
“If you flirt with Sung-Hyuk brother, I won’t let you off. I’ll kill you.”
“There won’t be a need for that.”
“Get lost.”
Arim watched Young-In walk to the stairs in silence, her gaze filled with animosity.
What Arim hated most about Chae Young-In was her calm expression and serene eyes. Listening to her composed tone made Arim feel petty and infuriated.
A few months ago, during a family dinner, their father had asked Young-In about her company. She remembered Young-In mentioning that her company might be sold.
The sale of Hyeseong had been in progress for several months, and SL hadn’t only acquired Hyeseong, so there was nothing strange about it.
But why it felt so ominous was beyond her understanding.
Young-In lay in bed after showering. About 30 minutes had passed since she came upstairs.
As she picked up her phone to set the alarm, it started vibrating. Young-In stared at the screen for a while before answering.
“Hello.”
His voice, never tiring to her ears, filled her head.
“None.”
She closed her eyes, his voice seeming clearer.
“About to sleep.”
Curious about what he was going to say, Young-In slightly opened her eyes.
“How?”
“I don’t want to.”
“Empty promises are easily caught.”
Silently smiling, Young-In listened as Sung-Hyuk continued.
She wasn’t typically sentimental, but suddenly her nose tingled.
“I should sleep now.”
“I might have a nightmare.”
Her response was light, ending their conversation for the night.
“I’m afraid I might have a nightmare.”
“Ending the call now.”
Young-In abruptly hung up the phone.
“Why has he become so cheeky…….”
Muttering to herself, Young-In set the alarm, a faint smile playing on her lips. His presence had been a comforting part of her night.
At the same time, the two were having their conversation.
Arim, biting her lip and deep in thought, rushed into the master bedroom and flung open the door.
“Mom!”
Mrs. Kwak, who had been lying in bed watching a drama, sat up lazily. Mr. Cha hadn’t returned from work yet.
“Mom, why are you interrupting my TV show?”
Arim strode over to the bed, sat down, and turned off the TV. Then she got to the main point.
“I want to marry Sung-Hyuk brother.”
Mrs. Kwak’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Marry? Sung-Hyuk is getting married? Are you two dating?”
“It’s not that Sung-Hyuk brother proposed. I want to marry him. Why can’t you understand what I’m saying? It’s so annoying.”
“You’re not even dating?”
“No! Not that!”
Arim’s outburst was brief before tears welled up in her eyes.
“Please do something, Mom.”
“What do you want me to do?”
“Mrs. Jin is looking for a bride for Sung-Hyuk brother. You said that.”
“I heard that from Mrs. Jin.”
“Then push me forward too.”
“…You?”
“Why? Can’t I?”
“I don’t know if they’ll find you suitable…”
“How can you say that to your daughter?”
Her eyes, which had sharpened, softened as she started to cry heavily.
“It’s too much… How can you say that to me, Mom…”
Mrs. Kwak was at a loss, distressed by her daughter’s crying.
“Okay, I was wrong. Don’t cry. I’ll meet with Mrs. Jin.”
“Really……?”
As always, it ended the same way.
Mr. and Mrs. Cha had never won against their daughter, who, since childhood, would cry and throw tantrums until she got her way. If they didn’t give in, she would cry until she fainted, so they had no choice but to relent.
Thus, Arim always got what she wanted. She had no doubt it would be the same this time.
I should have done this earlier.
A satisfied smile flickered across Arim’s face before disappearing.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
