Taehong couldn’t sleep for long. Despite the heightened fatigue from the particularly tight business trip, he couldn’t sleep. What kept him awake was Designated Substitute.
Designated Substitute is now a central figure in his daily life. He didn’t expect her to perfectly handle the hastily decided business trip. Just waiting a bit, she succeeded again.
On the party day, he momentarily lost his mind at her perfect handling of the black dress. He knew she was pretty, but she had to be exceptionally beautiful. Finding Haejin at the party venue was easy. He just had to look for the most radiant presence.
Throughout the business trip, there was never a moment when his heart didn’t race. At first, he even considered contacting the doctor, thinking something might be wrong with his body. However, the cause was close by—Designated Substitute. The throbbing of his heart was evidence.
Initially, he thought it would be easy. It might not be comparable to Zion, but she should have some understanding of this world. So, he thought communication would be smoother.
But what did she say that made it not work?
Why? He couldn’t understand. It was none other than Mun Taehong. He tried hard to show his children at least once by avoiding such occasions.
Of course, he avoided such situations, but why did people say Designated Substitute wasn’t suitable? Did she fail? Now that Zion is gone? He couldn’t bear the anger at the words that commodified and belittled her.
Why did I say Designated Substitute, whom I chose, was eliminated in the bidding process? Even thinking about it again made him angry.
People say it’s nice that you can meet any woman you want if you set your mind to it, but it’s nonsense.
Right now, Designated Substitute is the most difficult woman in the world. Even if you want her, she won’t be in your hands.
Who said it was easy? As she said, she wasn’t even chosen for the once-in-a-lifetime important merger.
But if you ask if she will step back, my answer is no, never. It would be enough for her to confess that she genuinely likes him.
Did she say she would wake up from the dream? But, Haejin, it won’t be like that. I will make the dream come true.
**
Haejin’s mind was complicated. Instead of being organized, it became more tangled. Nothing was organized.
“Catching me is maintaining happiness.”
His words might be right. But is it really?
Is it right to stand next to him dazzlingly like Cinderella? Can she withstand working with him, considering the household and environment together, rather than enduring it?
What about Juntae? He must be looking for a matchmaker with his eyes on fire. But does he have feelings for me?
Well, no decisive words with certainty came out. Was this the extent of her emotions?
Since it’s not a love that dies even if you die, can’t she easily extinguish such inexperienced emotions?
After thinking it through, it was ultimately a loop.
“Let’s organize.”
I haven’t even sorted out the luggage from the business trip. Since the house is a mess, my head is getting even more complicated.
I felt the desire to clean up at least one thing thoroughly. As I opened the suitcase, I saw items with a lingering scent from the business trip.
Memories with Taehong flooded back to me to the point where I wondered if it was worth organizing.
Should I run it through the washing machine, or will it disappear if I vacuum it? I considered banging on the door to erase the memories, but it was all in vain.
Oh, right, I left my clutch bag in his car. I forgot to check the note I briefly wrote and put it in the trunk.
Since the dress needed dry cleaning, I brought it out. It had been half a day, but why did I keep feeling his presence as I went down to the entrance?
Inside the house and outside, thoughts of Mun Taehong kept coming up wherever I went.
There was nothing I could do because of him infiltrating everywhere, creating gaps.
Thinking I should have a cup of coffee, I was about to go to a nearby cafe to order when, in a moment, I had to give up my seat to the person behind me because of the ringing of my phone.
[Mun Taehong Team Leader]He was the constant figure who took root in my mind. It’s funny why it’s so welcoming. Haejin, did I even wait for his call?
Since my head and body were completely separate, I didn’t know how to accept the emotions that came with it.
“Yes. Team Leader. It’s Designated Substitute.”
I answered before the phone bell was cut off. Just like last night, I spoke in a businesslike tone.
-This is Mun Taehong.
Of course, I knew it, but he confirmed himself again. It was like telling me to remember exactly who I was talking to.
“What’s the matter?”
Although he returned from the business trip yesterday, there was a time when he was away from his seat, so there might have been an urgent matter. I opened up as many expected situations as possible.
-What were you doing?
My nervousness eased slightly at his question. It didn’t seem like a work-related conversation. However, amidst the relaxed tension, he delved into everyday life.
“I went out to have coffee.”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
