“But can I take on a task that Dad entrusted to my brother?”

There had to be a clear reason why he chose Jae Heon over me.

But if I were to take on this responsibility instead…
Staring at Su Han, who was deep in thought, Jae Heon spoke in the same reassuring tone as before.

“Then, prepare a progress report and a proposal for now. I’ll review them, and based on that, we’ll decide whether to assign it to you.”

It sounded like a reasonable plan. Su Han felt more at ease knowing that if Jae Heon approved of the proposal, it would likely also satisfy Jung Woong.

Locking eyes with Su Han, Jae Heon added with a hint of concern in his voice.

“Of course, until then, let’s not mention it to Chairman Jung.”
Su Han nodded her head.

Afterward, Su Han prepared the progress report and proposal and sent them to Jae Heon.

And without any ceremony, she was dismissed.

[Dash] Instead of just jotting down what everyone else is thinking, use your head a bit. Don’t you have any ideas?

“……Then, how about this?”

[Dash] This is what the Chairman wanted to do, and you must have something else in mind.

“…….”
[Dash] And you didn’t include anything other than the brands currently on the list. You plan to serve just a spoonful at a fully set table? No wonder you won’t progress.

Listening to words that seemed to come out without going through the brain made her feel somewhat disheartened, but she also felt a strange determination, so she made repeated efforts to use her head and the result was satisfying.

[Dash] Now you’re starting to get it. You’ll be the one attending the meeting today.

“Huh? Just me?”
[Dash] If you don’t like it, bring someone with you.

Although she felt a bit disappointed that she had achieved better results in less than a week than the results she had built up since joining the company, she came to the meeting place in a good mood, knowing that this was also her own ability. There, she faced Ho Yeon, who was quite resentful of her.

“So, it seems like you’re taking over this project without the Chairman’s permission.”

“Yes. But anyway, the overall responsibility lies with Jae Oh.”
As soon as the news that Su Han had taken over the responsibility spread, Ho Yeon left the meeting room before his sentence even finished and immediately made a call.

“Madam. It’s me.”

Upon hearing Kyung Hee’s voice, Ho Yeon’s expression turned stern.

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After finishing her lunch schedule and returning to the company, Chae Yoon was spending time in Jae Oh’s office.

With a sweet dessert in one bite and a sip of strong coffee, a smile appeared on Chae Yoon’s lips.
At that moment, Jae Oh, sitting next to Chae Yoon, also chuckled.

Not only her eating but her cheerful laughter was beautiful.

Furthermore, he found it fascinating how she devoured the dessert he had bought for her, and Jae Oh couldn’t take his eyes off Chae Yoon as he moved his lips.

“I almost cried if I didn’t buy it for you.”

His round eyes met Chae Yoon’s gaze.

Looking at Chae Yoon and then at the éclair in her hand, he asked, “Is it really that delicious?”
It was the same as what Jae Oh had bought for her last time.

Last time, they couldn’t eat it together, but today, eating it with him made it taste even better than usual. Chae Yoon smiled and nodded, her mouth curling up at the corners.

Seeing her like this, he felt an urge to do anything for her.

Jae Oh thought to himself, “I should scout the pastry chef who made this dessert.”

“But, why does Oppa have some free time all of a sudden?”
Jae Oh, who had been thinking quickly, turned his gaze towards Chae Yoon.

“There should be days like this.”

As he gently stroked her head, her elegant features brightened with contentment.

With her cat-like appearance, it was hard not to want to hold her close. His hand, which had been caressing Chae Yoon’s hair with a smile that made you want to, froze.

He had a feeling that he shouldn’t touch Chae Yoon more than this.

So, as he was about to withdraw his hand, Chae Yoon picked up one of the éclairs from the box and offered it to him.
“Oppa, try a bite too.”

The hand that came close, along with the sweet and fragrant scent of Chae Yoon that emanated from it, stimulated his sense of smell.

Feeling the tantalizing sensation, Jae Oh held his breath and said, “Uh, leave it there.”

“Don’t you want to eat?”

“No.”

“Then just, ah, do it.”
Upon seeing the small mouth opening in response to ‘ah,’ Jae Oh quickly turned his head.

His heart was pounding like crazy. The hot blood that seemed to originate from there made not only his body temperature rise but also heightened all his senses, leaving his head feeling dizzy.

“Wow, this is insane. Why is this happening all of a sudden?”

Yesterday was fine, and even this morning was fine. He couldn’t understand why everything was suddenly going haywire.
Jae Oh turned his head away from Chae Yoon, taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, attempting to calm the stimulation his head and body had received from Chae Yoon.

Meanwhile, as Chae Yoon suddenly turned her head and saw Jae Oh, who was now averted, a look of confusion was creeping into her eyes.

Wondering if offering the éclair had been a mistake, Chae Yoon put down what she had been holding and spoke in a slightly sulky tone.
“I understand. I won’t feed you in the future.”

Jae Oh’s eyes, which had been trying to calm his body and mind, suddenly widened.

What is she saying right now?

His head, which had not been facing Chae Yoon, quickly turned in her direction.

“Not feed me? That’s ridiculous… No, you have to. Feed me.”

Chae Yoon was puzzled by his reaction.

“Why did you turn your head if it’s not allowed?”

Jae Oh let out a sigh and replied.

“I was afraid I’d act hastily on my own again.”
Unable to understand what he meant, she was about to ask, but Jae Oh’s hand gently touched her cheek.

He looked intently at Chae Yoon’s eyes, nose, and lips as he spoke.

“I react like a lunatic whenever I see you, but you may not feel the same way yet.”

Chae Yoon, understanding his words, felt her cheeks begin to flush.

“So, you’re avoiding me because of that, don’t misunderstand.”

Just as Jae Oh was about to withdraw his hand from Chae Yoon, she spoke.

“I never said I don’t feel the same way yet…”

His movements froze at her softly spoken words.
Her heart began to beat erratically.

Her breathing became uneven, and the senses she had tried to suppress began to run wild.

And then, when Chae Yoon, who had been shyly looking down, looked up at him.

Jae Oh’s patience snapped.

When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem

This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Synopsis:

“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”

Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.

Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.

While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the  Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…

Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.

 

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