In connection with Minseop’s story, Taegyeong became convinced of Hyungjin’s involvement.
If he followed Hyungjin’s car, Seoha might be there.
Taegyeong immediately drove his car in the direction where the old foreign car had supposedly gone.
Even as Taegyeong moved, he tried to predict Hyungjin’s whereabouts based on the current situation.
If he had a connection with Jinyu, Jinyu might not know. But contacting her now would be futile.
Jinyu wished only for Seoha and Minjun to disappear.
Taegyeong called the police. However, the police only told Taegyeong to leave it to them and did not provide information on Hyungjin’s car location.
Frustrated, Taegyeong contacted Siyul.
“Trace the location of the vehicle.”
After a while, Taegyeong began driving forcefully according to the location tracking provided by Siyul.
He had to hurry.
Taegyeong stepped on the accelerator as urgently as his impatient heart. His car shot out like a bullet.
The location Siyul transmitted for the old foreign car was the same as the one mentioned in the previous investigation.
It was one of Congressman Jin Cheol-wook’s several villas, the closest one in Incheon.
Taegyeong clenched the steering wheel until his fingertips turned white.
He urgently asked Siyul with a low and resolute voice.
“Siyul, monitor my location now. If I stop somewhere, send the police there. Just say it’s a kidnapping.”
Be careful. Don’t overdo it.
Taegyeong accelerated even more, chasing the old foreign car. Oblivious to Taegyeong’s pursuit, the old foreign car entered one of the villa buildings.
Taegyeong cautiously parked where the villa was clearly visible.
Hyungjin got out of the old foreign car. Then, Seungae, who had been waiting with Hyungjin and Seoha in the villa, came out. Hyungjin and Seungae opened the rear door of the car and pulled out Seoha.
Taegyeong’s blood surged at the sight. He wanted to rush out immediately and bring Seoha back.
However, he feared that impulsively moving might lead to Seoha being taken hostage.
Taegyeong was in a dilemma.
Whether to wait for the police or go in first and rescue Seoha.
The image of Seoha collapsed flashed before his eyes.
They were just an elderly couple. If Seoha regained consciousness, it would be much easier and safer to bring her out.
Taegyeong bit his lower lip tightly.
He couldn’t wait for the police any longer.
The numbers on the clock seemed to change too slowly on the screen.
Regardless of recklessness, Taegyeong decided to go in and save Seoha.
Confirming that they had entered the villa, Taegyeong put an emergency hammer in his pocket.
Drdrdrdr.
Taegyeong’s phone vibrated all over his body.
Calmly, Taegyeong answered the call. It was Hyungjin.
Han Taegyeong, President. Guess who I have with me now?
“Who is it?”
Taegyeong pretended not to know and asked. Beyond the phone, he heard Hyungjin’s laughter.
You don’t need to know that. I just sent a photo. You have one hour. Send 1 billion won. It’s quite cheap for a chaebol, isn’t it? Right? Hehehe.
Hyungjin hung up without waiting for a response. Shortly after, a photo and account number arrived on Taegyeong’s phone.
In the photo, Seoha was lying on the cold floor as if collapsing.
Taegyeong gritted his teeth. At least it was fortunate that Seoha wasn’t tied up.
He wanted to believe that Seoha was unharmed.
Taegyeong called again, but the call didn’t connect.
He couldn’t wait any longer. Taegyeong made up his mind to go inside the villa.
Hyungjin and Seungae peeked outside through the curtain but soon hid their bodies.
Taegyeong approached the villa. Laughter and conversation between Seungae and Hyungjin intermittently leaked out from inside.
After circling around the villa, Taegyeong stood right next to the entrance. Then, he threw the stone he picked up at the front door.
Tock, tock!
Upon hearing some muffled sounds, Hyungjin, perhaps annoyed, opened the door and peeked out.
Without missing that moment, Taegyeong forcefully closed the front door, trapping Hyungjin’s head between the door and the wall.
“Ugh!”
“Mr. Hyungjin!”
From inside, Seungae’s cry could be heard. As Taegyeong pulled the door, Hyungjin lost his balance and crumpled in front of the entrance. Seungae rushed over and grabbed Hyungjin.
Taking advantage of the situation, Taegyeong forcefully pushed Seungae aside. She fell backward, hitting her head on the wall. The impact caused her to lose consciousness.
In his search for Seoha, Taegyeong wandered around inside the house.
“Seoha! Where are you? Seoha!”
At that moment, Hyungjin, holding a pair of scissors from the floor, stabbed Taegyeong’s shoulder from behind.
“Ugh!”
With the scissors stuck in Taegyeong’s shoulder, his knees buckled.
Hyungjin, too, exhausted all his remaining strength and knelt down, knees giving way.
Taegyeong, holding onto his fading consciousness, shouted.
“Seoha!”
As the last door opened, Seoha appeared.
Her eyes widened like saucers, shaking like a bamboo tree.
For a moment, Taegyeong’s tension eased at the sight of Seoha, who seemed to have no visible injuries.
“Police!”
A commotion was heard from outside the villa. Armed police officers rushed in, approaching Seungae and Hyungjin.
Taegyeong, upon confirming even that, felt a sense of relief, thinking that Seoha was now safe.
He collapsed forward, tension released.
Seoha rushed forward and embraced Taegyeong.
“Taegyeong oppa! Oppa! Snap out of it! Oppa!”
Feeling Seoha’s touch, Taegyeong gradually felt distant.
“Seoha. Are you okay?”
“I’m okay. I’m not hurt. Oppa, don’t say anything. What do we do? There’s too much blood. Your face is so pale! Police, please help! Call 119!”
Seoha, tear-soaked, shouted out random things.
“Please help oppa! What should we do!”
Police officers came in and surrounded Taegyeong.
In this chaotic situation and with blood excessively flowing, Taegyeong turned whiter than a sheet.
Seoha just cried, holding onto Taegyeong.
Taegyeong, as his vision dimmed, forced a faint smile to Seoha.
“Minjoon… he’s not hurt. Don’t worry. And you’re not hurt either… thankfully…”
With fading strength, Taegyeong’s words made Seoha’s pupils fluctuate wildly. She shook Taegyeong and pleaded.
“Oppa! Snap out of it! You can’t leave me alone! Please wake up!”
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
