And not long after, she left Ji Pil’s home, so Kyung Hee believed that the divorce between Han Jae Oh and Chae Yoon would be confirmed soon.
The fact that Chae Yoon was sent away meant that Han Jae Oh had also agreed to the divorce.
However, the news that came was not about the finalized divorce, but a notice of reassignment to the secretary’s office.
Whether this decision originated from Ji Pil or Han Jae Oh, Kyung Hee didn’t find the news pleasant.
‘If I had known the divorce would be so stalled, I wouldn’t have assisted Kwon Ho Yeon.’
But what’s done was done.
Having received a lot from Ho Yeon and still having obligations, Kyung Hee felt compelled to assist him.
Exhaling a sigh mixed with irritation, Kyung Hee called Ji Pil.
“Father, where are you currently?”
Ji Pil’s voice, inquiring about his whereabouts, was gentle.
Ji Pil had returned home early from work.
“Chairman, Vice Chairman’s wife, Kyung Hee, has arrived.”
Having already received a call from her, Ji Pil nodded and ushered Kyung Hee into his study.
As Kyung Hee stepped in and refreshments were placed in front of her, Ji Pil inquired, “What brings you here?”
“It’s just, I missed you, Father, and thought to visit.”
With a gentle expression, Kyung Hee started small talk with Ji Pil, asking how he had been.
When the atmosphere became somewhat relaxed, Kyung Hee subtly asked,
“Oh, right. Father, how is Han Jae Oh’s divorce proceeding?”
“They haven’t begun it yet.”
As if hearing this for the first time, Kyung Hee widened her eyes and questioned further.
“Still not? Hasn’t it been almost a month since Chae Yoon left?”
“Yes. It’s been a month.”
“But they still haven’t sorted out the paperwork? Why?”
“It’s their matter. How would I know?”
At Ji Pil’s evasiveness, the corners of Kyung Hee’s lips slightly turned down.
“Despite not knowing much about their relationship, you appointed Chae Yoon as Han Jae Oh’s secretary?”
Ji Pil’s eyes met Kyung Hee’s.
Feeling his gaze, Kyung Hee looked down and took a sip of her tea.
“I heard it from him.”
Without looking at Ji Pil, Kyung Hee, after setting her tea cup on its saucer, locked eyes with Ji Pil.
“The decision to appoint Chae Yoon to Han Jae Oh’s secretary office, that was based on your intentions, right?”
Despite the conviction in her tone, Ji Pil neither confirmed nor denied.
Kyung Hee took Ji Pil’s silence as affirmation. She felt Ji Pil’s stance was more logical than Han Jae Oh’s, especially since Han Jae Oh had shown no interest in Chae Yoon.
Just after Chae Yoon mentioned the divorce, even though Han Jae Oh uncharacteristically canceled his own schedule and made an evening appointment, Kyung Hee believed such a time span was more than enough to sort out their relationship.
‘In that case…’
Wanting to understand Ji Pil’s true feelings, Kyung Hee stated,
“Father, I know how much you cherish and care for Chae Yoon. But when Chae Yoon has already moved on from her marriage with Han Jae Oh, why do you keep trying to connect them?”
Ji Pil, once again, remained silent.
As he didn’t provide a clear answer, the sharpness in Kyung Hee’s eyes intensified.
While observing Ji Pil’s reaction, she ventured a guess.
“Could it be… Has Han Jae Oh developed feelings for Chae Yoon?”
Ji Pil’s gaze turned towards Kyung Hee.
When Kyung Hee locked eyes with him, she was certain.
“If not for this reason, how else can you explain why Father keeps Chae Yoon so close to Jae Oh?”
Ji Pil nodded in agreement with Kyung Hee’s conviction.
“It doesn’t seem like he’s indifferent.”
Although she had been pretending up till now, truly surprised this time, Kyung Hee widened her eyes and asked,
“My goodness, is it true?”
“Yes.”
It’s unbelievable.
An event she thought was utterly unlikely had turned into reality.
“Nothing happened for 3 years, and now?”
Instead of answering, Ji Pil nodded.
Having received confirmation again, Kyung Hee momentarily lost her words.
[I’ll give you shares of the Taeil Group.] [If you marry Jae Oh, I’ll give you everything that falls under my share, or even as much as your mother desires.]Kyung Hee’s forehead creased recalling the sight of Ho Yeon kneeling and pleading to be helped to marry Jae Oh.
‘Han Jae Oh. This damn guy.’
How could he be so utterly unhelpful?
Irritation flashed in Kyung Hee’s eyes as she thought of Jae Oh.
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Due to Chae Yoon’s opinion that they couldn’t be together in Jae Oh’s office, her desk had been placed in a well-lit corner of the secretarial room.
It was slightly isolated, so it didn’t seem like she would encounter the secretaries often, but she could hear all their conversations.
[To those secretaries you mentioned, you are their superior.] [It must be uncomfortable for secretaries to be with someone higher up.]Recalling Jae Oh’s words, after settling in, Chae Yoon approached the secretaries and said,
“We happen to be together, but please don’t mind me.”
“Yes, it’s okay. Call us whenever you need anything.”
The secretary returned to her place with a friendly smile.
Left alone, Chae Yoon stared intently at the contract in front of her.
‘Exactly one month later, “Han Jae Oh” will abide by any decision “Song Chae Yoon” makes.’
It felt more like a pledge than a contract.
While looking at it, which felt different from a divorce notice, an irritating voice reached her ears.
“Is Director Han Jae Oh inside?”
A high-pitched female voice.
Chae Yoon looked up.
In her line of sight were a familiar secretary and an unfamiliar woman.
“Yes. But how did you get here?”
The woman offered no response to the secretary’s question.
Feeling something was off, Chae Yoon observed the woman closely.
Upon closer inspection, the woman’s face looked somewhat familiar.
‘I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere…’
Then, the woman’s gaze turned to Chae Yoon.
Their eyes met.
Chae Yoon momentarily froze, but the woman didn’t display any signs of surprise.
Instead, after scanning Chae Yoon’s face, she even showed a faint smile.
Taken aback by the woman’s slightly challenging smile, Chae Yoon’s eyes narrowed.
In contrast, after withdrawing her gaze from Chae Yoon, the woman headed towards Jae Oh’s office.
The secretary’s eyes widened at the woman’s actions.
“Excuse me, you can’t just go in without…”
But before she could finish, the woman had already opened the door to Jae Oh’s office.
Inside the office, Jae Oh was in conversation with Woo Jong.
Startled by the sudden intrusion, Woo Jong approached the woman, who he recognized as Ho Yeon, and asked,
“What’s the matter?”
Ho Yeon pointed at Jae Oh with her eyes and said,
“I have business with him.”
“Then you should set up an appointment…”
“Jae Oh.”
Chae Yoon’s eyes widened at the endearing address that flowed through the slightly open door.
“Ah…”
[Who is that woman? She’s calling him ‘Jae Oh’.]It was her.
Recalling the time she saw Ho Yeon, Chae Yoon stared intently at Jae Oh’s office.
In that moment, the previously open door closed.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
