Trust, why did this word resonate so profoundly when it came from his mouth? The desperation in his voice, why did it have to be about trust?
With no contact with her parents and a wavering heart, having someone who trusts her was a great strength. Haegin knew this better than anyone.
“Thank you for taking me home today.”
Not knowing how else to respond, she opted for a brief courtesy.
“I’ll pick you up by 9 tomorrow.”
“What?”
Her mind was already muddled between betrayal and trust, and now this unexpected bolt from the blue. Tomorrow was her precious weekend, which she planned to spend brilliantly.
Embarrassed by her surprisingly high-pitched voice, Haegin clammed up.
So, just ‘you sir’ is supposed to go to work, right?
She suppressed her inner thoughts. Her drooping shoulders responded for her. Just as she was about to get out, Taehong added something more.
“You launched Eli Hotel with Sion, right?”
Her fingers, reaching for the car door, froze. Eli Hotel was one of the world-renowned hotel chains, and there were rumors about its launch in Korea at the time. Many companies jumped in, but Sion, despite being smaller, secured the deal. Haegin had candidly outlined the issues Eli Hotel could face entering Korea, proposing realistic modifications from the start.
Though doubtful it would work, Eli Hotel eventually partnered with Sion. There were attempts by the media to interview the person in charge, but Haegin always declined.
So, there was no public information about Haegin, yet Taehong knew instantly.
“That planning ability, don’t you want to put it to good use again? It’ll be fun this time too. Launching a hotel brand in Korea.”
Haegin’s eyes wavered. Was this the trust he spoke of?
“I’ll see you tomorrow.”
She didn’t want to betray his trust.
Driving alone to the meeting place, she never intended to attend her own welcome party.
She wasn’t the type to drink outside of external appointments. Besides, team bonding wasn’t only possible through office parties.
Yet, driving alone suddenly felt strange. Had she grown accustomed to Haegin driving her around in such a short time?
People adapt so quickly. Smirking to herself, she completed her schedule. Then, for a brief moment, she wondered what Haegin was doing.
It was funny. She knew about the welcome party but still. She must be having a great time with her colleagues.
Imagining the scene in her head made her curious. How much was Haegin drinking? What kind of faces was she making with her team members?
Missing Haegin’s diverse expressions, she found herself finishing her work early.
After inquiring about the party location from one of her team members, she drove to the venue, unable to stop smiling.
Upon arriving, it was quite a sight. It was their first party in a while, but the number of empty bottles was astonishing. Walking in nonchalantly, the team members’ expressions upon seeing her were also quite a sight.
Did they see something they shouldn’t have?
It was slightly disappointing, but hearing Byungsoo’s assessment of Haegin was pleasing. Was that why? She intended to show her face briefly and leave, but then…
When Byungsoo escorted Kim Yeongjeong home, she was about to leave alone, but then Haegin stopped her.
Her body had moved before her mind had decided.
Realizing it was too late to retract her extended hand, she walked nonchalantly to her car. Watching Haegin follow, she couldn’t help but smile again.
But Taehong was suddenly taken aback by Haegin’s sharp question.
Muntaehong, are you drunk? Making a slip of the tongue.
Mocking herself, she wondered how much she should reveal. This thought stopped only when they reached Haegin’s home.
She could have lightly brushed it off by saying she had seen the resume, but in the end, she told the truth.
To say she blurted it out because Haegin’s eyes were too bright and intense would be laughable.
Honestly, although Haegin was a parachuted hire through her father, she was becoming more and more likable at work. Unlike other team members who were always wary around her, Haegin’s ability to speak her mind was endearing.
Above all, it was a pity to waste her talents. Having joined Yeonchang, she wanted Haegin to bring in substantial projects with proper support.
That was all she expected from Haegin. Really, that was her thought.
Rubbing her eyes in the sunlight streaming through the window, Haegin reached for her phone first thing.
There was still time before Taehong arrived. It was a precious Saturday, and she dressed slowly, wishing she could sleep more.
Resisting the urge to stay in bed, she left home a bit earlier than usual. Stopping by a coffee shop, she ordered two coffees. What kept her up last night was pondering over a crucial answer.
As her boss and team leader, Taehong had been sincere with her. His image lingered like an afterimage. His gaze was inexplicably intense.
“Don’t betray my trust.”
Her hands should have been cold from the iced coffee, but her heart was warm. Between trust and betrayal, she chose to embrace trust.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
