The Grand Temptation - Chapter 20
“Didn’t you say you’d come on the weekend?”
Last night, Je Ho looked puzzled seeing Woo Gyeol returning home late.
“When someone’s bleeding profusely, how can I just sit still?”
“Manager… Who said they were bleeding?”
During the call, Je Ho had casually mentioned his wound reopening, but Woo Gyeol seemed to have taken it seriously and came straight back from his family home. His younger sister Woo Kyung was with him too.
“Let me see. I need to check if it needs to be stitched again.”
Woo Gyeol put down the cat carrier containing Jasmine and immediately examined Je Ho’s wound.
“Don’t go to work today. You need to be careful not to aggravate it.”
After strongly insisting, Woo Gyeol left early for the hospital. But Je Ho hurried to get ready for work. If he didn’t go in, Yuri would worry it was because of yesterday’s injury. Also, today was the day he promised to give an answer.
Just as he was about to leave, Woo Kyung blocked the way with arms spread.
“No, elder brother. If you really want to go in, do it in the afternoon. That way I can save face with my elder brother too, okay?”
In the end, Je Ho notified work he’d be coming in late and closed his eyes for a bit, but whether due to painkillers with sleeping medication, he only woke up late in the afternoon. As he hurriedly left the bedroom, Jasmine, who had been sprawled on the sofa backrest, jumped into Je Ho’s arms.
“Jasmine.”
At the same time, Woo Kyung standing by the entrance turned around quickly.
“Elder brother Je Ho, someone came looking for you?”
Looking for me?
When he rushed out the front door, only an empty hallway was waiting for him.
“Huh, they were just here. Where did they go?”
Woo Kyung looked around the hallway with a puzzled expression. She had only turned around briefly to call Je Ho, but in that moment the person had vanished without a trace.
“Who was it?”
“I don’t know that either.”
Woo Kyung shook her head quickly. Then, as if something occurred to her, she rolled her eyes.
“Anyway, it was a very pretty woman.”
Pretty? …Could it be?
Je Ho, who had been staring at the empty hallway, hurriedly moved towards the elevator. His heart started beating faster with an inexplicable sense of anticipation. His footsteps were quickening as well.
Before he knew it, he was running at full speed.
[This is the timeline separator]“Manager.”
As Min Woo kept getting distracted and looking away, Da Hee cupped his face with both hands. Ever since his fiancée suddenly showed up at the office a few days ago, Manager Kwon Min Woo had been extremely cautious.
“Should we stop?”
“…No, no, Shin assistant manager. Keep going.”
A sparrow wouldn’t just pass by a mill. When Da Hee asked if they should stop, this time Min Woo responded eagerly. As their lips met, Da Hee loosened Min Woo’s tie and unbuttoned his shirt one by one.
They had already put out the urgent fire once, but the two were still clothed, planning to properly enjoy the second round.
The two usually used a hotel near the company, but after the emergency, Min Woo’s office became their meeting place. With a luxurious office equipped with shower facilities, there wasn’t much inconvenience. There was also a separate entrance, making it easy to sneak out avoiding others’ eyes.
The day Yuri came, the two had just finished and were enjoying the afterglow showering together. But when Min Woo realized his fiancée was outside the office, he busied himself cleaning up with a pale face.
She roughly knew how much Manager Kwon Min Woo liked his fiancée Chae Yuri, but didn’t realize to that extent. But love is love, and desire is desire. For Min Woo, ascetic abstinence was a foreign concept.
“Chae Yuri is even more beautiful up close, isn’t she?”
As Da Hee mentioned Yuri while untucking Min Woo’s shirt, he frowned as if uncomfortable.
“Don’t worry. She didn’t notice anything at all.”
“I know, but we need to be careful.”
“Of course.”
Da Hee smiled brightly and winked.
Their relationship can’t be discovered yet. The real fun is just beginning.
Nothing is more thrilling than stealing another’s man, and nothing more exciting than watching the face of the one who lost him. Da Hee smiled brightly imagining what was to come. She was so looking forward to seeing what expression the other would make when she found out about their relationship.
“You said you’re going for a wedding dress fitting today, right? Then we should hurry.”
Da Hee sat on his firm thighs and wrapped her arms around Min Woo’s neck. Just as their lips were about to meet, the phone on the desk started ringing.
Min Woo’s eyes widened in shock when he saw the caller. He hastily pushed Da Hee aside and quickly pressed the answer button.
“Oh, Yuri? What’s the matter?”
[I’m in front of the company. I’m coming up now.]“Huh? Oh… okay.”
Was it because he was flustered? Even to Min Woo’s own ears, his voice trembled noticeably.
[This is the timeline separator]“Yuri, we have some time, want to grab a bite?”
“No, I don’t feel like it.”
Yuri answered curtly while looking out the window.
“Alright then. Let’s eat after the fitting.”
He said that, but honestly Min Woo felt awful. It was because Yuri had been wearing a stern expression since earlier. Could she have noticed something? His mouth went dry with nervousness.
If he had known Yuri would come to the office, he would have behaved today. Blinded by desire, he ended up making a mistake.
Damn it!
Min Woo inwardly cursed and stepped hard on the accelerator.
Only when the car increased speed with a roar did Yuri turn her gaze to Min Woo. But instead of telling him to slow down, she leaned back in her seat. Due to her complicated thoughts, the speed didn’t feel real.
Why?
Yuri blinked slowly while fixing her gaze on Min Woo.
Why doesn’t it bother me at all?
She had witnessed her fiancé’s infidelity today, following the previous time. It wasn’t concrete evidence, but she could tell by intuition.
But she didn’t feel angry at all. No disappointment, no irritation, no emotion whatsoever. Yuri was shocked at herself.
Shouldn’t she be more shaken by the fact that Min Woo, who she’s about to marry, has a mistress, rather than Je Ho having a lover? Even if it was a strategic marriage, Min Woo was soon to be her husband. Though she had decided to turn a blind eye as long as he wasn’t caught cheating, it wasn’t something to just calmly accept.
To be more upset about a woman named Jasmine than the woman called Shin assistant manager.
It definitely wasn’t a normal reaction. It felt like everything had become a mess somehow. She even started to have doubts about whether to continue with the marriage.
When they arrived at the studio and saw the prepared wedding dress, those feelings intensified. Despite the alterations, it still looked shabby.
“Do we really have to use that, even if it’s tradition?”
Her words came out sharp. Min Woo looked between Yuri and the wedding dress with a bewildered face for a moment before quickly pulling out his phone.
“I’ll ask my mother once.”
“What’s there to ask about? Can’t you just say you’ll take care of it yourself?”
Was it because she had been suppressing her intense emotions until now? An uncontrollable irritation washed over her. It seemed unwise to try on the wedding dress in this mood.
“You do the fitting alone today. I’ll come another time.”
Yuri hurriedly left the dressing room. But she stopped in her tracks after just a few steps. Je Ho was walking towards her from the other end of the hallway. Min Woo, who had followed Yuri out urgently, also stopped in place.
“What brings you here, hyung?”
Min Woo asked with a surprised expression. Yuri was just as surprised as Min Woo but tried to maintain her composure.
“I have an appointment today too.”
Je Ho said, looking at the two of them leisurely.
“Really? That’s great! No need for separate rooms, use it with us.”
If Je Ho joined, Yuri would have no choice but to subdue her anger. Being mindful of others’ gazes was an ingrained habit as the daughter of a congressman.
“Would that be alright?”
As Min Woo expected, Yuri silently nodded at Je Ho’s question. Min Woo, who returned to the dressing room thanks to Je Ho, sighed in relief as he rubbed his chest. Now he needs to call Mrs. Na Do Hee to deal with that damn wedding dress.
“Just a moment, I’ll make a call and be right back.”
As Min Woo left the room with his phone, Je Ho spoke up.
“Earlier, by any chance…”
“Yes, that’s right. I visited your home earlier.”
Yuri quickly answered before he could finish. It would be better to say it first. He’d find out anyway.
“I was worried you might be in a lot of pain from yesterday. I happened to be passing by.”
“Then why did you leave?”
“I thought you were alone, but you had a friend over, so I felt it wasn’t necessary. Now that I know you’re fine.”
Je Ho tilted his head slightly as he looked at Yuri. After a moment, he muttered as if to himself.
“She’s not a friend…”
Does he want to say she’s not a friend but a lover?
Yuri tried not to be shaken, but she couldn’t stop her eyes from wavering. Finding his piercing gaze unbearable, she turned her head to avoid his eyes.
“Well, friend or whatever. It’s enough to know you weren’t alone.”
“You could still ask now…”
Is he mocking her? Even without seeing his face, just hearing his voice she could tell he was holding back laughter.
“That doesn’t seem necessary. You wouldn’t have come without canceling the appointment if you weren’t okay.”
“…That’s thanks to the painkillers.”
That means the pain is severe enough to need medication. For a moment her heart stung, but Yuri tried to steel herself. He has a lover to take care of him.
“Huh.”
Just then, Je Ho’s breath tickled close by. She reflexively turned her head to find he had come near.
“Are you jealous?”
“What? Why would I be?”
Yuri met his gaze without flinching. She felt that looking away would be like admitting it. But she soon regretted it. She felt as if she would be sucked into his intense gaze.
He looked at her silently before the corner of his mouth lifted.
“You are. Jealous.”
Jealous? No way!
Jealousy is something that only happens when you like someone. She might feel a bit unsettled by memories of first love, but she didn’t like him. She was just a little upset by his actions that confused people despite having a lover.
“You didn’t cancel today’s appointment?”
As her complicated emotions settled, Yuri naturally changed the subject.
“If you need to take painkillers, it seems the pain is quite severe…”
Watching Yuri narrow her eyes as if worried, Je Ho raised the corner of his mouth crookedly. As if anyone would fall for such clumsy acting. She seemed to be trying not to show it, but he could clearly see how she had bristled like a hedgehog.
It was the same earlier. When he rushed over just in case, he saw Yuri’s back as she hurriedly got on the elevator. He could sense how flustered she was even from afar. Did she misunderstand Woo Kyung as the friend living with him?
He could have stopped her if he wanted. But he didn’t. You shouldn’t push too hard. You need to leave room to catch your breath.
“Thank you for your concern.”
Je Ho’s voice was calm, but his gaze was intense as if seeing right through her. But she didn’t want to avoid it. Instead of looking away, Yuri clenched her hands tightly.
“It happened because of me, so of course I should be worried.”
That, at least, was sincere. This wasn’t the first time he got hurt because of her, and each time she felt sorry and indebted.
Just then, the door opened and Min Woo entered. Seeing the two standing close together, Min Woo frowned as if displeased.
“What are you two talking about so seriously?”
At those words, Je Ho slowly turned from Yuri to Min Woo.
“Who knows?”
Je Ho glanced at Min Woo before turning his gaze back to Yuri. A gentle smile appeared on his lips.
“What were we just talking about?”
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
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