As Baek Sara’s thoughts became insane, her rationality snapped.
Right in front of her, there was an enemy.
Who stole Kwon Cha-ha, who belonged to her, gave birth to his child, and even made Heo Young-joo turn away.
“…That’s right. It’s all because of you. Min Seol-won. If only you weren’t here…!”
In an instant, it happened.
Baek Sara reached out her long nails towards Seol-won.
Her nails were so sharp that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call them weapons.
“Seol-won!”
In a moment of surprise, Cha-ha tried to block Baek Sara’s attack.
Snap! A sound echoed heavily in the ears.
Along with the following silence, everyone in that place fixed their gaze on the two women.
“…You… you…”
As if unable to believe it, Baek Sara, with her eyes wide open, brought her hand to the cheek she had just been hit.
A chilly energy spread over half of her face, and her expression turned fierce.
Baeksara, with a resentful expression, reached out her opposite hand towards Seolwon.
“Min Seolwon! You wicked woman!”
This time, Baeksara’s hand didn’t reach Seolwon either.
Snap! Instead, Seolwon, who confidently stepped forward, struck her cheek even harder.
Once, twice, thrice, four times…
Seolwon didn’t stop until the finely made-up face turned ominously red and swelled up.
Perhaps this was the first time in Baeksara’s life that she had received a slap from someone, especially in such a humiliating manner.
Finally, when Seolwon’s hand stopped, Baeksara half-collapsed on the ground.
Adding to her misery, Secretary Kang’s confession followed.
“…I’m sorry. In fact, I already confessed on my way here.”
“And you guys are the ones I reported.”
Chae-ha looked at Baek Jaeyeong and his subordinates coldly.
At the perfect timing, the sound of sirens came from behind the tall wall of Chaewoon’s high wall.
Yeon’s mouth, which had been frozen, finally drew a faint smile.
“Calling this an all-out victory. Maybe.”
“Please forgive me. I humbly ask for your forgiveness.”
Like her daughter, for the first time in her life, Chairman Baek bowed her head in front of someone.
To Kwon Kang-ho, whom she had always regarded as beneath her, despite being a longtime friend.
Chairman Baek, bending her body, looked unusually miserable.
It couldn’t be helped.
At this very moment, Baek Yeong was on the verge of exploding like a time bomb.
The truth about the incident five years ago had been revealed, and now arson and kidnapping accomplices.
Baek Jaeyeong and Baeksara’s atrocities were unfolding one after another.
Facing Baeksara, who had caused an unpleasant incident in their building, Yeon immediately revoked the soul consultation that had been going back and forth.
Not only that, but he also proceeded to file a massive claim for damages.
The misfortune, once started, continued to burst one after another.
The YouTuber hired by Baeksara now openly confessed her conscience and revealed that she had been ordered by Baeksara to slander Min Seolwon on her channel.
Although it was uncertain whether it was a genuine confession given the sensational increase in views due to the controversy.
Naturally, the stock price of Sara Cosmetics was plummeting unbelievably.
Baek Jaeyeong’s entertainment company also faced a similar situation.
Thanks to Director Jung’s publicized statement, every detail of Baek Jaeyeong’s past came to light.
Betrayal of a lover and coercion for abortion.
Even though there was no legal responsibility, it couldn’t escape the moral standards of society.
Moreover, sympathy for the deceased Jung Yoon-seo intensified due to her tragic end.
People gathered in front of the entertainment building, demanding his resignation, and talks of boycotting artists under his agency began to circulate.
The widespread public backlash, experienced for the first time in generations, made even the mighty Baek Jaeyeong unable to lift his head.
Of course, the main issue was how both of them would avoid the death penalty before all this.
As I delved into it, the extent of the crime overflowed, and even for a conglomerate, it seemed challenging to escape.
That was also the reason why Chairman Baek was now bowing to Kwon Kang-ho.
“I’m begging you. Please show mercy so that I won’t be arrested. It’s not something that can be undone now.”
“Something that can’t be undone…”
Setting down the warm tea cup he held, Kwon Kang-ho stared at Chairman Baek with cold eyes.
There was no longer a trace of the emotion called friendship in those eyes.
“Are you asking for mercy for the people who tried to kill my daughter-in-law and grandson?”
“T-that’s…”
Unable to utter a single word, Chairman Baek glared at the floor.
There was absolutely no reason for Kwon Kang-ho to forgive them.
It was indeed true that his children had conspired to harm Kwon Kang-ho’s family.
Cold sweat formed on his forehead.
If things continued like this, Baek Yeong’s name and achievements, built up over a lifetime, would become worthless.
How could he, who had climbed to his current position, with wealth and fame in his hands, let it all slip away?
Chairman Baek raised his bowed head again and returned to the negotiating table.
“Help us. If you help us in this matter… I’ll give you the resort site I was going to give to Myeonghan, and all the funds for that resort project will be covered by the Baek Yeong side.”
It might be an astronomical amount, but there was no alternative now.
As Chae-won, who had recently failed to turn a profit, the offer was revolutionary, and at least it was worth considering.
“Well, Baek Yeong, it seems you’ve lost your edge.”
“…What?”
With a tone that left no room for hesitation, Kwon Kang-ho spoke to Chairman Baek, who blinked in confusion.
Then, explaining like talking to a child, Kwon Kang-ho continued.
“Don’t you still know? That land Baek Yeong has been whining about all this time, the resort construction won’t get approval anyway.”
“W-what is that…?”
“If you’re satisfied with what you’ve twisted, you wouldn’t have bothered to investigate further. The land your ancestors bequeathed to you was originally a place with high archaeological value. It seems there have been excavation stories recently. Perhaps you should have shown some interest in history.”
“…!”
The unmistakable sign of defeat appeared on Chairman Baek’s face.
Ignoring him, Kwon Kang-ho casually glanced down at his phone.
Then, with a visibly pale face, he delivered the final notification to him.
A signal of downfall to Baek Yeong, who had always been high-spirited.
“It’s already too late. The arrest warrant has just been issued.”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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