As Min Woo’s name flowed from Je Ho’s mouth, Yul Li furrowed her brow. Come to think of it, she hadn’t told Min Woo that Je Ho had become the partner of ‘Bauhaus’. How would Min Woo take it? Would he just think it was a coincidence?
Should she speak first? Or should she stay quiet until Min Woo finds out? Ridiculous. Why was she worried about hiding this?
Her mind was in chaos, but thanks to that, she was less conscious of the fact that Je Ho was by her side. But after getting off the subway, when he continued to follow her, Yul Li could no longer bear it and stopped walking.
“I don’t think we’re going in the same direction anymore.”
“You’re right. We’re not going in the same direction.”
“Then why are you coming this way?”
“Because I have to see you home.”
Caught off guard by his unexpected response, Yul Li was momentarily taken aback.
“Why do you have to see me home?”
“Because it’s not because you’re going to be Mrs. Je, so don’t feel burdened.”
At the words “Mrs. Je”, Yul Li unknowingly scowled. The words “Mrs. Je” coming from Je Ho’s mouth, cut through her like a sharp knife, even if it was from someone else.
She should have reconsidered her relationship with Min Woo and Je Ho when she accepted the strategic marriage. But at that time, all she could think about was escaping from the clutches of Councilor Chae.
There was no separate way out. She was not at ease with the fact that she was with Je Ho, but as she got closer to home, she began to feel suffocated, as if she was being crushed by a huge rock.
“I can go alone, so you should go.”
“I don’t want to do that……”
Instead of turning around, Je Ho came closer to her. When Yul Li gave him a furious glance, the corner of his mouth curled into a smirk.
“I can’t let a woman who keeps catching my eye and worrying me walk alone at night.”
“What?”
Yul Li did not understand the words that just came out of his mouth.
“You’re joking too much.”
“Why do you think it’s a joke?”
“You clearly said you had a woman you liked……”
That woman couldn’t be her.
Je Ho must think she’s drunk right now, that’s why he’s making such an inappropriate joke. She understood that her relationship with Min Woo was shaky, but there was no need to be rude to her. Or……
There’s no way that could be the case, but he didn’t realize that she was swayed by him and was he maliciously teasing her?
“Stop following me. I can go alone.”
Was it because of her rising emotions? Yul Li, who was quickly turning her body, lost her balance and staggered. The moment she felt her body leaning to one side, a large hand grabbed her shoulder. And she was then leaned back against the wall.
When she regained her composure, she was trapped between the wall behind her and the wide bosom in front of her. Startled, Yul Li looked up at Je Ho. A hoarse voice, as if a little split, flowed from his mouth.
“That’s why I said I would see you home.”
Could it be because of the citrus scent lingering in her nostrils and the warm body temperature enveloping her softly?
Her heart started pounding fiercely, and her vision, which had been fine until now, spun around.
“Are you okay? You didn’t get hurt?”
At the sincere, gentle voice, Yul Li nodded quietly. Even after confirming she was okay, Je Ho did not let her out of his arms.
Was it because of the alcohol? The electricity seemed to run through her chest where they were touching.
His large hand enveloped her back and waist, and his face was close enough for their breaths to touch. Despite knowing that she shouldn’t be doing this, she couldn’t push him away.
His warm embrace felt too good.
Just then, a car passed by the two with bright lights. The car soon stopped with a screeching sound.
Shortly after, the sound of a car door opening could be heard….
“Isn’t that you, Yul Li, standing there?”
Startled by the familiar voice, Yul Li pulled away from Je Ho’s arms.
The fleeting sense of happiness she had felt, like a dream, shattered into nonexistence in an instant, and a dark shadow once again settled on Yul Li’s face.
Beside the parked car stood her father, Assemblyman Chae Hyung Sik, with his aide.
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“Let’s talk.”
Upon arriving home, Assemblyman Chae summoned Yul Li to his study. While he acknowledged Je Ho’s explanation about helping her after a nearfall, it seemed he had something more to say to her.
Why wouldn’t he? She had been found in the arms of another man, just as their wedding was drawing near. Even if the man was her exfiancé, this would not be taken lightly.
Surprisingly, however, what came out of Assemblyman Chae’s mouth was something different.
“I received a call from Chairman Kwon today. He mentioned that Director Kwon has been very busy dealing with the shopping mall incident. He expressed concern that you might be having difficulties preparing for the wedding alone.”
Yul Li silently listened to Assemblyman Chae’s words.
“The time is pressing since we haven’t even chosen a newlywed home yet. The Chairman said he’d take care of at least the home and ensure it’s the best.”
“Do as he said.”
She didn’t care what sort of newlywed home it would be. It was just a formal marriage, after all…… She would gladly accept even a singleroom basement if it meant getting out of here.
“But……”
As expected, the awaited question flowed from Assemblyman Chae’s lips.
“Why did Je Ho accompany you home?”
“We had a company dinner today.”
“A dinner?”
Assemblyman Chae asked as if to question what relevance this held. Yul Li briefly explained that Je Ho had become a new partner in the company. Although Assemblyman Chae looked surprised, he did not inquire further.
“Alright, I understand. You can go now.”
Yul Li, who was leaving the study, paused and looked back.
“Father…….”
Assemblyman Chae, who had been reviewing some documents, lifted his head.
“Won’t you ask if I was okay that day? I was in the shopping mall when the accident happened.”
Assemblyman Chae furrowed his brow as if perplexed by his daughter’s question.
“I heard you were okay…… Why? Did you get hurt somewhere?”
“No, not that. Just because you didn’t ask.”
Assemblyman Chae seemed to not understand Yul Li’s words. Frankly, Yul Li herself didn’t understand what she was saying either. But she could no longer hold it in and had to vent in some way.
“I’m curious, would you have asked if it was Yuri, not me, in the shopping mall that day?”
Do you even think of me as your child? Are we really a family?
“What answer do you want to hear?”
She hadn’t really expected an answer, but when a brusque reply came, a bitter smile crept up on Yul Li’s face.
What a fool, what did she expect?
“I don’t know either.”
With that, Yul Li quietly left the study.
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Yul Li found herself unable to sleep yet again that night. She would have preferred to take a day off, but with the wedding preparations, she knew she would need to take more time off in the future, so she headed to the office in silence. It’s not like she would actually be able to relax at home anyway.
As she entered the office, she saw some employees lingering around her desk. No, to be precise, they were gathered around the desk next to hers.
It’s Jin Man’s desk…. what’s going on?
As Yul Li took her seat, one of the employees turned their head toward her.
“Yul Li, did you hear the news?”
“What news?”
At that moment, the door opened and Je Ho appeared. As soon as he did, the employees who had been surrounding Jin Man’s desk dispersed back to their respective places.
She expected him to head straight for his office, but instead, Je Ho approached Yul Li and set his bag down on the desk next to her, which until yesterday was Jin Man’s desk.
Looking at Yul Li with curious eyes, Je Ho raised an eyebrow and said,
“From now on, this is my seat.”
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
