Due to Jaeyo’s opinion that meeting a man alone is absolutely not allowed, Chaeyoon only had phone conversations with the man and couldn’t meet him in person.

Therefore, while Jaeyo met the man, Chaeyoon waited for their conversation to end elsewhere, and shortly afterward, Jaeyo appeared with the man’s testimony in his hand.

“Yes. Miss Song Chaeyoon, it’s true that it was arranged by Yukyunghee for the traffic accident.”

Chaeyoon’s expression stiffened.

“What Yukyunghee asked for is true.”

Chaeyoon spoke as if she was determined, her face somewhat cold, and then fell into thought.

Jaeyo, observing Chaeyoon immersed in deep contemplation, calmly moved his lips.

“Small mother contacted me, suggesting we meet.”

Chaeyoon looked at Jaeyo in surprise.

“How did you know?”

Chaeyoon received a call from Kyunghee suggesting they meet together. As soon as Chaeyoon expressed her suspicion of Kyunghee and her desire to meet the man, Jaeyo couldn’t help but notice.

“It’s obvious. You probably thought of meeting Small Mother after confirming the facts with this man.”

It was an accurate assessment of the situation.

Chaeyoon nodded, expressing her opinion.

“She said she had something to say, and since she contacted me, I thought I should meet her at least once.”

“Don’t. I’ll handle it.”

Jaeyo decisively interrupted Chaeyoon’s words.

“Oppa.”

“No.”

Chaeyoon’s words were cut off by his unwavering expression.

She didn’t know what to say. She didn’t expect him to refuse so firmly.

Not knowing what to say, Chaeyoon stared at him without saying a word.

Sensing Chaeyoon’s gaze, Jaeyo spoke in a softer voice.

“I’m okay with everything else, but don’t meet Small Mother. Listen to me.”

“Why not?”

“As you said, she might take pictures like that with someone behind you, spread rumors, and try to set you up with another man. I know what she’s capable of doing to you.”

It was a look that said he didn’t want Kyunghee’s fingers to touch even one strand of hair.

“I can’t stand that sight.”

Due to this uncompromising expression, Chaeyoon felt choked.

“…Even so, I can’t continue not meeting her.”

“When the situation is sorted out, then meet her.”

Chaeyoon felt that no matter what she said here, Jaeyo wouldn’t listen.

However, giving up meeting Kyunghee was also not an option.

[They’re originally like that.]

Because something seemed to have happened.

Jihun suggested that Chaeyoon think of Kyunghee and Jeongwoong as parents, but Jaeyo didn’t give them a place.

In the early days of marriage, she was curious why he was like that, but there was no time to ask. Even if she had asked, they weren’t close enough for him to tell her, and now, their hearts were not connected.

Now, it wasn’t like that.

Now, even if he told her what had happened, it wouldn’t be strange. Yet Jaeyo still kept silent.

What could be the reason for not saying anything? Or perhaps, was it because of Kyunghee’s duplicity?
I was very curious, but if Jaeyo would only tell me, this was a problem I could wait for anytime.

However, uncovering Kyunghee’s dual nature was not something that could be achieved by just waiting.

Wondering if the person who had worn a mask all this time would easily reveal that side in front of Jaeyo, Chaeyoon decided to move secretly without Jaeyo’s knowledge.

Moving without being noticed by his eyes was quite challenging.

Moreover, with Jaeyo, who didn’t seem to leave her side easily, and the guilt of lying to him, Chaeyoon felt the added burden of guilt. She resolved that she must obtain something in this meeting that could reveal Kyunghee’s duplicity.

There would be a man’s testimony; she thought it wouldn’t be a difficult task. However, the situation unfolded differently from her expectations.

Kyunghee’s shamelessness was beyond imagination. Due to her audacity, which surpassed even caution, Chaeyoon had to sigh while watching a video where important words weren’t clearly audible.

What could be done with this?

[If you knew that, Jaeyo wouldn’t be by your side now.]

What does that statement mean?

Amidst the confusion, Chaeyoon received a call from Jaeyo.

“Jaeyo Oppa.”
Having already lied and feeling emotionally complex for not obtaining what she desired, Chaeyoon swallowed her dry saliva as she received Jaeyo’s call.

“Yeah. Oppa.”

[Dash] What’s wrong with your voice? What’s going on?

As Jaeyo seemingly sensed her state like a ghost, Chaeyoon, after widening her eyes, replied, “No. What’s… why did you call?”

[Dash] The meeting seems to end early, so I’m coming to pick you up. When do you think it will end?

Thoughts of her past, where she lied about meeting Eunha, came to mind.

With guilt rising, Chaeyoon, hesitating to answer, Jaeyo’s voice echoed in her ears.

[Dash] Hello. Why are you silent, Chaeyoon?

Only after hearing her name from his lips, Chaeyoon finally responded.

[Dash] Why bother coming all the way to pick me up? Since there’s a driver, just see me at home. I’ll hang up.

The call ended.

During a brief break, Jaeyo’s gaze, which had contacted Chaeyoon, turned sharply focused.

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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