Hyuk-ju’s face clouded with doubt upon hearing Chairman Moon’s assertion that he would handle everything.
It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Chairman Moon, but he sensed an unfamiliar aura from him that he hadn’t felt before.
There seemed to be a sharp glint in the ordinarily indifferent gaze.
“Relocate to the Jeju resort.”
“What do you mean…”
“I told Director Song earlier to do the same. Move there and think carefully about your next steps.”
Caught off guard by Chairman Moon’s abrupt decision, Hyuk-ju found himself without words. He hadn’t expected such resolve from his father, who always appeared weak.
“Why aren’t you answering?”
“I told Aunt that I would resign from the company within this month.”
“No need for that. Even if you say so, I won’t allow it. Just do as I say, relocate and win back Eun-su.”
Chairman Moon didn’t want Hyuk-ju to repeat his mistakes. Firmly pressing his lips, he briefly patted Hyuk-ju’s shoulder and headed back to the house.
Seated at the dining table, Eun-su’s mouth dropped open in astonishment.
She felt as if her jaw would hit the ground.
“When did you prepare all of this?”
“I had some ingredients ready, so it didn’t take too long.”
“…You should’ve woken me.”
Eun-su said with a tone full of regret.
Due to her recent bouts of excessive sleepiness, even a slight lean would make her forget the world and drift into sleep.
Earlier, she had sat on the sofa to glance at the sea beyond the living room window and had fallen asleep. During that time, the housekeeper had prepared a feast.
“It’s best to sleep soundly at such times.”
“I still feel sorry.”
“Why do you always have so many apologies? You don’t need to say that to me, especially when the Vice-President promised a good salary.”
With her signature refreshing laugh, the housekeeper held a grilled croaker. She removed the head, stripped the thick white flesh from the back, and placed it on Eun-su’s plate.
“Eat up.”
“I will, thank you.”
“Of course. It’s for the baby growing inside you.”
Eun-su placed her hand on her belly. While she couldn’t feel anything yet, the sensation was unique.
Inside me is the most beautiful and cherished life.
Smiling joyfully, Eun-su put the piece of croaker that the housekeeper had given her into her mouth. Her body, once sensitive to fishy odors, now surprisingly craved fish since her pregnancy.
In fact, after becoming pregnant, she had consumed more fish than ever before.
“Oh, right!”
The housekeeper seemed to recall something important suddenly.
“While you were asleep, the Vice-President called. I answered on your behalf since you were resting.”
“What did he say?”
“He mentioned the airport.”
“The airport?”
Eun-su tilted her head in confusion.
She had assumed he would take a while since he had mentioned settling things before coming back. Yet, only a few hours after heading to Seoul, he mentioned the airport, which was puzzling.
Was he planning a business trip?
That was possible. Before resigning, there might be some unfinished tasks that would require an overseas trip.
“It seems he’s about to board a flight.”
Eun-su responded only by eating her meal.
‘No matter what you say, I’ll return. So, don’t say things like “let’s end this” or “let’s break up” to me.’
She suddenly remembered the words Hyuk-ju had spoken before leaving for Seoul.
Hyuk-ju had tried desperately to hold onto her hand when she said she no longer wanted to live as his wife.
With eyes full of desperation, as if trying to atone for past mistakes.
Could that be why?
Now, when she thought of Hyuk-ju, it wasn’t his indifferent face that came to mind. It was the other expressions he wore. The expression she had always worn while living as his wife now seemed overlaid on his face.
With a stifling feeling in her chest, Eun-su put down her spoon and took a drink of water. Just as she reached for her spoon to eat again, her phone rang.
“It seems to be a call from the vice president.”
Eun-su got up from the dining table and moved to the sofa.
The number displayed on the phone screen wasn’t Hyuk-ju’s, but In-woo’s.
“Hello?”
— Is Jeju so good that you won’t even contact me once?
“I’ve been so busy with the move.”
Eun-su replied with an embarrassed laugh.
— How’s your health?
“I’m fine.”
— Did you go to the hospital?
“Yes.”
— I don’t know why, but when you say you’re fine, I strangely get worried. So, I think I need to see for myself that you’re really okay.
Eun-su felt a pang of guilt hearing In-woo’s voice filled with concern. The last time she saw him was during a hospital visit.
She had shared everything that was on her mind during that time. Having suddenly informed him that she moved to Jeju, his concern was understandable.
“I’m really doing well.”
Eun-su emphasized the word ‘really’. But In-woo responded with skepticism.
— If you say it like that, it sounds even more suspicious. I’ll contact you when I’m in Jeju, so we can meet soon.
“…Okay.”
Unable to say she was fine any longer, Eun-su simply nodded.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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