Rather, she was drunk with a sense of superiority that the unreachable existence would someday be hers.
However, something went wrong in Baek Sa’s life, which had been going according to plan.
And it was exactly what she most wanted and wished for in life.
Her marriage to Kwon Chae Ha.
Just when she was pushing the marriage proposal hard, Min Seol Won appeared out of nowhere and took him away.
A woman as insignificant as a weed.
“Argh! So annoying!”
Even after recounting this a hundred, a thousand times, Baek Sa furiously threw her newly purchased handbag on the floor.
The metal chain scratched and made a sharp noise.
She spent half her life just looking at Kwon Chae Ha.
She thought she had gone through hell and high water to get him, but on looking back, she had been too mild.
She should have eradicated the roots completely, but worrying unnecessarily about appearances left this problem.
As she thought of him, a flash of madness sparkled in her eyes.
“Fine. Since it has come to this, I will definitely handle it this time.”
After Secretary Jung and his son had visited, the tension that was swirling around Seol Won and Chae Ha eased a bit.
The trace of another’s warmth lingering in the big house was more comforting than expected.
Thanks to this, the two were able to have a fairly normal conversation.
“Why are you sneaking peeks like that? You can look at me straight on. It’s even better if you look closely.”
“When did I, when did I sneak a peek at you?”
“Oh, really? I thought you desperately wanted to look at my face since you were glancing at me once every minute.”
Imitating Wooju’s cheeky tone, Chae Ha lifted the corners of his mouth with delight.
Observing him, Seol Won hesitated, pondering whether or not to bring up what she had wanted to say since earlier.
However, it seemed that Chae Ha had already caught onto her hesitations, for he steered the conversation toward them.
“You can say it. Whatever it is, I’ll be okay with it.”
“…Really?”
“Yes. So don’t be considerate of me and just say it. We used to be so open and honest with each other after all.”
How could he lie so brazenly?
Making an effort to ignore Chae Ha, who seemed to be wearing a thickskinned mask, Seol Won finally broached the subject.
“It’s just that… I received a job offer from Lora and James.”
“A job?”
Putting down the cup of tea he had been sipping, Chae Ha’s eyebrows twitched.
At his reaction, Seol Won’s heart fluttered with anxiety.
Even when they were married, she had mentioned in passing that she wanted to work.
But every time, Chae Ha’s response had been the same. It’s not necessary, you don’t need to.
Faced with that answer, not from her perspective but from that of the head of the Chae Group, Seol Won had quickly given up.
Because he didn’t see her as his wife, just a contract partner and a transaction object.
Seeing that she had begun to speak but didn’t continue, Chae Ha was the first to respond.
“Wouldn’t it be good if you did it? You like flowers.”
“What?”
“Go ahead and do it. If it’s Lora and James, I’m also in favor.”
“Ah…….”
She had expected him to dismissively refuse without even listening, but his response was totally unexpected.
Not only that, but Chae Ha launched into an aggressive series of questions as if he had been waiting for this.
“What kind of job is it? When does it start? Where is it located?”
“Well…….”
Overwhelmed by Chae Ha’s momentum, Seol Won detailed the proposal she had received from Lora and James.
The essence was participation as a decoration team in a renowned regional flower festival to be held a month later.
Not just Lora and James, but various other flower companies were also participating, and James especially pushed the point that this would benefit Seol Won.
Moreover, they had an exceptional offer to entrust the decoration of the central garden solely to her.
Chae Ha, who had listened seriously to the details, slowly nodded his head.
“Hmm. Seems like a perfect fit for you.”
“Can I… really do it?”
“Of course. When have I ever opposed your opinion.”
“…….”
With an extremely gentlemanly smile, Chae Ha firmly hammered the last nail into this issue.
“Well, I may be jealous, but you’re the most beautiful when you’re working with flowers. Ah, of course, I wish your memories would return soon so you can touch me with the same passion and fervor as before.”
“When did I ever……!”
Realizing she had almost fallen into his trap again, Seol Won quickly closed her mouth.
After telling an absurd lie, he asked her nonchalantly.
“Huh? Why?”
“Why are you worrying about that? You will have to make some trips to the countryside, but what about Wooju?”
As Seol Won’s playful words started to escalate, she quickly steered the topic back to their innocent child.
Then, Chae Ha firmly responded with a reliable look.
“Wooju doesn’t need to worry. I will take care of him. I am his king… no, his dad after all.”
“Can I really do it?”
“Yes. Rather, it’s a good opportunity. I can be your caretaker this time.”
Caretaker…
As Seol Won mumbled this unfamiliar word, Chae Ha threw her an intriguing glance.
“Why not start it right now.”
“…Do what?”
As Seol Won detected his suspicious intentions and began to step back, Chae Ha abruptly stood up from his seat.
He then looked at the clock.
“Great. It’s still a while before Wooju wakes up from his nap.”
“What does…that have to do with anything?”
“It matters. There could be some embarrassing conversations unfit for a child to hear.”
“…!”
Startled, Seol Won was now openly prepared to run away.
However, Chae Ha’s large stride closed the distance between them in just two steps.
In a blink of an eye, her hands were captured, and she looked up at him with her large, blank eyes.
Her trembling eyes looked like a small bird caught by an eagle.
Watching her expression, Chae Ha let out a silent laugh.
“Miss Min Seol Won, it seems quite a dangerous picture is crossing your mind.”
“N, no it’s not!”
“No? Then you’ll be obedient and do as I ask?”
“That’s…”
“Follow me.”
Grabbing Seol Won’s hand, Chae Ha began to stride forward.
Her heart pounded loudly, reverberating in her ears.
After a moment, Chae Ha, having reached their destination, released her small hand.
“Mr. Kwon Chae Ha…!”
Before her eyes was a large bathtub.
When Seol Won tried to flee again, startled by the masculine sight, Chae Ha promptly shoved her back into the bathroom.
His wife, Min Seol Won, was on the receiving end of his convincing argument.
“Apparently, you don’t know, but traditionally caretaking involves some flirtatious antics.”
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The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
