“Ha, this is insane.”
A hoarse voice and rough breathing were heard.
A moment later, hot lips covered hers as if devouring them.
It was a short but intense kiss. The lips soon parted, and Jeho, who had his arms around Yuri’s shoulders, moved to a secluded spot in the alley between buildings. The shadows of tall buildings cast darkness, making it a place away from the eyes of passersby.
Jeho pushed Yuri against the building wall, cupped her tear-dampened cheeks with both hands, and pressed his lips to hers again.
He knew it was an absurd thing to do, but he couldn’t stop himself. Secret relationship or not, he no longer wanted to back down, regardless of who might be watching. Finally, the thin thread of reason that had been precariously holding on snapped.
Yuri accepted the outpouring of passion without resistance. Was it because of the heightened emotions? Even though it was a moment she had longed for, her chest ached as if pierced by an awl.
When Jeho’s large hand wrapped around Yuri’s nape, she unconsciously twisted her body at the cold sensation transmitted from his fingertips. Unaware that this small gesture only intensified the heat even more…
Jeho pushed Yuri more forcefully against the wall and locked lips with her deeply. Only when she pushed against his chest with both hands, gasping for air, did he slowly pull away.
“Ha, sorry. We should find a more appropriate place.”
Jeho apologized in a husky voice while embracing her tightly. Then he took Yuri’s hand and quickly moved to his car parked nearby. Once in the car, he immediately started the engine and drove off. He omitted unnecessary words like offering to take her home or explaining where they were going.
The moment they stepped into the house after parking in the garage, Jeho kissed her again.
“Yuri.”
Just calling her name felt as sweet as if his throat was burning. Just from one name… I’ve gone crazy. For you.
He felt foolish for even thinking of ending the relationship for a moment.
How could he let go? Even holding her now, he felt such a burning desire.
Jeho pulled the bag off Yuri’s shoulder and tossed it onto the sofa. He also dropped his jacket on the floor. Tilting his head to deepen the kiss, he reached for the buttons of her blouse.
Hot breaths slowly escaped from her slightly parted lips. Feeling the sweet breaths mix hotly, Yuri trembled.
She had many questions she wanted to ask him, but now was not the time. No, it didn’t matter. Even if he had gone back to his ex-lover, or simply had a change of heart, she didn’t want to care about it at this moment.
Right now, at least for this moment, he was here. Holding her tightly, intertwining their hot breaths, restraining her so she couldn’t move an inch. She couldn’t ask for more.
Yuri stepped back little by little as she received Jeho’s shower of kisses.
“Ha, this way.”
Whenever she moved in an unintended direction, Jeho grabbed her waist to turn her towards the bedroom. Then, as if he couldn’t bear it any longer, he scooped her up in the middle of the hallway.
As soon as he opened the bedroom door, Jeho went straight to the bed and laid her down on the soft sheets. Then he began unbuttoning his own dress shirt.
Although they had caressed and kissed each other several times before, this time was different. Their lips grew dry with urgency. He felt anxious, as if he couldn’t breathe if he separated from her even for a moment.
When he had unbuttoned about half of his shirt, his patience reached its limit. Jeho pulled his shirt up and over his head, then pulled Yuri lying on the bed into his arms.
“I’m sorry for making you wait so long.”
Yuri buried her face in Jeho’s neck and shook her head slightly. As he slipped his hand behind her broad back on the bed, she held him tightly just as he was holding her. Moist lips exhaled hot breaths as they traced down her forehead, nose bridge, and lips.
Their bodies, already familiar with each other, ignited at a rapid pace. Under the thickly intertwined breaths, it felt as if everything before their eyes was burning white. The sensations that had reached their peak now made it impossible for any barrier to come between them.
Goosebumps spread across her entire body at the forceful movements. As Yuri closed her eyes and held Jeho tighter, he whispered softly in her ear.
“Open your eyes.”
At his gentle, coaxing voice, Yuri slowly opened her eyes and looked up at him.
“We’re going all the way today. Tell me now if you don’t want to. Once we start, I won’t be able to stop.”
Yuri raised herself up, cupped Jeho’s cheeks with both hands, and whispered softly.
“How could I not want this?”
At those words, his eyes curved gently towards her. The two embraced each other as if melting into one another. Slowly but tightly interlocking, like cream dissolving into coffee, intensely enough to empty their minds completely.
At the moment when they came together without even a hair’s breadth between them, Yuri found herself shedding tears. The new sensation, indescribable in words, felt as if it would take her breath away.
She closed her heavy eyelids, feeling Jeho’s lips wiping away her tears. Her vision began to fade to black.
“Mmm.”
A satisfied sigh escaped her lips.
Jeho looked down at Yuri, who had fallen asleep as if she had passed out. It was her first time, so he should have been more considerate, but he wasn’t able to. He was too busy embracing her urgently, as if being chased by something. But she accepted the overwhelming heat without complaint.
As if she was used to enduring and persevering. Even in bed.
Jeho lay down on his side and pulled Yuri into his arms. He felt uneasy, thinking that while he had promised not to hurt her, it was he himself who was making her cry.
“I’m sorry.”
Jeho gently kissed Yuri’s cheek as she slept.
He knew it was a wrong decision, but now there was no turning back. No matter what happened, he had to go on with her. Even if she hated him. Even if she treated him like trash.
“Just don’t tell me to get lost.”
Jeho stroked Yuri’s hair with a bitter smile.
[This is the timeline separator]It seemed like she had slipped out of his arms a few times in her sleep, but each time, strong arms pulled her back. However, at some point, the warm presence disappeared.
“…Yeah, I know. …Uh.”
Yuri slowly fluttered her eyelids as she heard faint sounds of conversation. She didn’t have the strength to move even a finger, but her hearing was sensitive to the distant sounds. Opening her eyes halfway, she saw Jeho leaning against the balcony through her blurry vision.
“Yeah. I’m going to see him tomorrow. …I think the chairman probably knows by now. …Yeah. …No, that’s fine. …Shin Dahee is… I know, she must be angry.”
The name ‘Shin Dahee’ flowed into her ears. Her reaction was slow due to drowsiness, but a question mark appeared in her mind. Shin Dahee… Manager Shin? Do they know each other?
She tried to focus more on her thoughts, but drowsiness overtook her, and Yuri fell back into sleep. At the same time, the conversation she had just heard disappeared into her dreams.
[She’s more than just angry.]Woo Gyeol’s subdued voice came through the phone.
[I barely stopped her from going to Minwoo.]“I see. I’ll contact Shin Dahee now and ask to meet.”
Dahee’s target was Chae Yuri, but with the wedding falling apart, Chae Yuri had become the biggest beneficiary. Woo Gyeol had persuaded her to wait and observe the angry Manager Shin for now, but it seemed insufficient.
After ending the call with Woo Gyeol, Jeho returned to the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed, careful not to wake Yuri. She was sleeping deeply, motionless like Sleeping Beauty.
Jeho was about to wake Yuri but changed his mind. He would probably be able to return before she woke up.
Jeho got up from the bed and left the bedroom.
[This is the timeline separator]It was quite late, but Shin Dahee readily agreed to meet Jeho. Ten minutes after Jeho parked his car overlooking the Han River, someone knocked on the window. When Jeho unlocked the door, it opened, and Manager Shin got in.
“It’s good you’re quick. If you had said to meet tomorrow, I was about to rush to Director Kwon.”
“I’ve been in the U.S. all this time.”
“I know, I heard from Woo Gyeol.”
While she had been yelling and pressing Woo Gyeol, she showed a smiling face in front of Jeho. Because she knew that tactic wouldn’t work on him. This man wouldn’t give up what he didn’t want to, even with a knife to his throat.
“What do you want?”
Jeho tapped the steering wheel with his fingertips, getting straight to the point as if he didn’t want to waste a single moment.
“Why ask when you already know?”
Dahee frowned as if the question irritated her.
“Minwoo seems to think that’s enough revenge.”
“No. He needs to fall even further. Besides, Yuri seems to be flying with happiness right now.”
She thought she was going crazy when she saw how bright Yuri looked during their recent encounter. The ruined wedding must have felt like an exhilarating festival to Yuri.
“I’ve been wanting to ask, do you really need to get revenge on Chae Yuri too? It’s not like Yuri intentionally stole your lover. If you want revenge, shouldn’t it be on your ex who betrayed you?”
Her expression suddenly turned vicious.
“Who I get revenge on is my business. What was our deal? I help with your revenge, and you help with mine, right? So why did you change your mind halfway through?”
He hadn’t changed his mind halfway through. From the beginning, he had no intention of letting her harm Yuri or Yuri. He had planned to help her just enough for her to vent her anger on her own.
It wasn’t Chae Yuri who had driven her to this state, but Kwon Minwoo. Dahee knew that Yuri liked Minwoo and deliberately seduced him.
But the result was devastating. Due to Minwoo’s sadistic tendencies, she endured repeated injuries and abortions, eventually becoming unable to conceive.
“I think it’s regrettable that you were hurt physically and emotionally because of Minwoo.”
Jeho changed the subject instead of answering her question.
“But if you receive proper treatment, it’s not completely impossible to get pregnant. I’ll make sure Minwoo pays for his crimes by any means necessary, so why don’t you stop here and get treatment, Shin Dahee? I’ll take responsibility for your future medical expenses, living expenses, and compensation.”
“You’re going to solve this with money?”
“Even if you get revenge on Yuri, it will only be momentary. Don’t you think it’s better to plan for the future instead?”
Dahee remained silent, staring at the dark Han River. Eventually, she opened her mouth.
“Are you doing this because of Chae Yuri? Did you approach her intentionally and end up developing real feelings?”
“I don’t think I have any obligation to answer that question.”
As his sharp tone came out, Dahee turned her head towards Jeho. Her hate-filled eyes wavered in the darkness.
[This is the timeline separator]“…Mmm.”
She opened her eyelids to the touch of a hand stroking her hair. In the faint morning light streaming in, Jeho’s figure came into view. He was wearing a black sweater as if about to go out.
Yuri blinked slowly. As her focus sharpened, the events of last night came back vividly.
So last night… Ah.
Yuri quickly covered herself with the blanket and looked up.
“Where are you going?”
“No, I just got back. Did you wake up while I was gone?”
When she shook her head, he smiled brightly.
“That’s a relief.”
She was about to ask where he had been when he lowered his head and kissed her lips. After a while, he finally released her and grumbled softly.
“I was so worried that you might wake up in the middle of the night and cry because I wasn’t there.”
“Cry? Am I a child?”
Yuri asked with a sulky face.
“From what I saw last night, you cried plenty like a child.”
Her face suddenly turned red. As he said, she had cried a lot. Not just crying. She had screamed too. Come to think of it, her throat did feel a bit hoarse. And whose fault was that?
“Who was it that kept tormenting me even when I told you to stop?”
As Yuri glared at him with a sulky face, Jeho pulled down the blanket and climbed onto the bed. Then he whispered.
“Did you dislike me tormenting you?”
The Male Lead’s Obsessive (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Synopsis:
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Summary:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition