The Heiress in Blue - Chapter 14

A room decorated quite luxuriously with a wide bed and soft sofa.

Unlike the employees who shared the duty room as a group, Director Pyo was stomping his feet on the floor, screaming in his own space “granted” by Jeong Mi.

Beside him stood his faithful subordinate Hye Suk, not knowing what to do.

“That little X! That X who can’t even receive proper treatment as a granddaughter from the Chairman, dares to play with me!”

“Please calm down, Director.”

“How can I calm down? That young thing is mocking me!”

When Director Pyo burst out in anger, Hye Suk closed her mouth.

The daughter of Kim Se Jin, the Chairman’s enemy.

On top of that, she’s in a position where she’s contracted to be a slave in this household for 20 years.

Hye Suk thought Jung Yeo Reum would have no dry days from Director Pyo’s torment and would wither away.

But the prediction went wrong.

Her chubby face smiles, thoroughly turning Director Pyo’s insides upside down.

Hye Suk just stood quietly watching Director Pyo’s outburst.

How much time had passed like that?

“How should I tear that X apart and kill her to make this heart feel refreshed?”

Hye Suk felt a chill down her spine at Director Pyo’s muttering.

Then, she saw one corner of her distorted lips curl up crookedly.

‘Another person is going to die.’

Hye Suk thought involuntarily.

*

“So, you call this house the Blue House?”

“Yes.”

Yeo Reum, who had been looking around various parts of the house, was now in a separate building located in one corner of the garden.

She was told it was the dormitory for staff in charge of external affairs.

“The previous name of the PR Group was Blue Group. That’s why people call it that.”

Four middle-aged men were sitting around Yeo Reum, one in a neat suit and three in work clothes.

Drinking the warm citron tea they had offered, Yeo Reum said,

“And you’re from the driving team, and you gentlemen are from the facility management team, right?”

“Yes, young lady.”

They answered respectfully.

“There are many employees here, aren’t there?”

“That’s right. Led by the butler who manages the overall affairs of the house, there are cooking team, cleaning team, clothing team, driving team, and facility management team like us. There are twenty-one employees in total, with team leaders for each team.”

“Are the team leaders of equal rank?”

They smiled awkwardly as they answered.

“Well, that’s how it is, but…”

“Pyo Jung Ran is the real power? That’s why she’s called the director?”

Instead of answering, they smiled awkwardly.

Yeo Reum, who was grinning, asked something else.

“Do you commute every day?”

“Yes.”

“But I saw some people sleeping here?”

“That’s for those on duty.”

“On duty?”

“Yes. Employees take turns being on duty. Sometimes tired employees just sleep over in the dormitory. Except for the butler.”

“Why?”

“It’s the Chairman’s order. I suppose the butler has a lot to worry about.”

Yeo Reum asked,

“The Chairman must be very kind to the butler?”

“That’s right. He’s been in this household the longest. And the Chairman is good to us too.”

Seeing Yeo Reum’s disbelieving expression, they said,

“It’s true. So, young lady, if you endure and persevere a little longer, surely the Chairman’s heart will turn around.”

“That’s right, young lady.”

They seemed to have become quite comfortable, as they rushed to comfort Yeo Reum, unlike earlier when they were cautious, and continued with various stories related to the Blue House.

After chatting for a while, Yeo Reum took out a notebook and asked,

“Sir, could you tell me your name?”

It was the man in the suit who had been eagerly explaining.

He answered politely,

“You can call me Driver Park.”

“Your name isn’t Driver Park, is it?”

“…Pardon?”

“Even if I call you by your title, I should know your name. What is it?”

Looking at the grinning Yeo Reum, he seemed flustered but soon answered,

“It’s Park Jung Seok.”

“You seem to be an upright person, Driver Park Jung Seok.”

He smiled.

Yeo Reum wrote his name neatly in her notebook and then turned to the facility team.

“I’m Choi Sang Jae.”

“You must have the best talent.”

He laughed too.

“I’m Moon Seok Bong.”

“Moon Seok Bong? We have a famous person here?”

They laughed at Yeo Reum’s joke and said,

“Actually, our Moon has good handwriting.”

“Really?”

“He even won a prize at a national calligraphy competition.”

“Wow, you’re really a master calligrapher as your name suggests?”

“It’s nothing special.”

He seemed shy but couldn’t hide his proud expression.

Soon, the remaining person also told his name, and they called out the names and ages of their colleagues who were absent due to days off or out working.

Yeo Reum carefully recorded all of this in her notebook.

“Gentlemen, I’m going to be living here from now on. I’ll be in your care.”

“Please don’t say that. Don’t bow to us.”

They hurriedly stopped Yeo Reum as she bowed her head.

“I really enjoyed the tea today. And can I come here to hang out sometimes?”

“Of course!”

They answered in unison.

“Thank you! Then I’ll be going now.”

Yeo Reum, who was smiling brightly, got up from where she had been sitting for a while and went outside.

They followed her out as if by agreement.

At that moment, a sedan was seen approaching from the direction of the main gate.

“It’s the legal team?”

Driver Park from the driving team muttered to himself.

“The legal team?”

At Yeo Reum’s question, he answered,

“Yes. That’s Team Leader Yang Moon Seok’s car. He’s in charge of young lady Ha Eun. His assistant, Lawyer Jo, is probably with him too.”

The faces of the two lawyers she had seen at the police station came to mind.

And while they were talking briefly, the sedan stopped in front of the annex.

It was indeed Team Leader Yang and his assistant lawyer who opened the car door and came out.

“Shall we talk?”

At Team Leader Yang’s words, those standing around looked puzzled.

Yeo Reum said,

“It’s fine. We’re already acquainted.”

“Ah, yes.”

They politely greeted Yeo Reum and quietly withdrew.

Team Leader Yang spoke in a dry tone,

“I’ll get straight to the point. Take down the video immediately. Also, post an apology saying it was all a misunderstanding.”

“No, just sue me.”

He spoke in an even more subdued voice,

“The video is spreading bit by bit now. It’s only a matter of time before it reaches the Chairman’s ears.”

“It hasn’t spread yet? In this speed kingdom?”

“Please, just take down the video.”

“I don’t want to.”

After delivering this simple answer, Yeo Reum started walking forward.

Team Leader Yang and Lawyer Jo quickly followed behind.

“There’s nothing good in being stubborn. It will only make things harder for you in this house.”

“Why, feeling sorry for me? Trapped here for 20 years, and now worried I’ll get scolded by that damned old hag?”

Team Leader Yang seemed embarrassed and didn’t answer.

Yeo Reum chuckled and said,

“Don’t tell me, Team Leader Yang, are you actually worried about me right now?”

“I’m not.”

“It looks that way to me though?”

“I said I’m not.”

Yeo Reum laughed out loud.

His brow furrowed even more.

“I appreciate the concern, but I’ll handle my own affairs.”

“Don’t be stubborn for nothing. The Chairman never tolerates anyone tarnishing PR’s image. No matter who they are, even blood relatives.”

Yeo Reum looked at Team Leader Yang intently and said,

“See, you are worried about me.”

“I said I’m not!”

“But you are?”

“I said I’m not!”

Yeo Reum giggled as she watched Team Leader Yang deny it with his veins popping.

The two lawyers became even more flustered.

“Ah, the world is really funny. Who would have thought I’d be bantering with Team Leader Yang like this? Though I guess it’s not as mind-boggling as suddenly being this house’s granddaughter. Don’t you agree?”

Having calmed down from his momentary excitement, Team Leader Yang said,

“Listen to me. Otherwise, you’ll really be struck by lightning.”

“Team Leader Yang, listen carefully. Even if I’m struck by lightning, I absolutely won’t take down that video just like that. So don’t come to me with this, go convince Kang Ha Eun. Tell her clearly that things will only be resolved if she sincerely apologizes to me and those people and compensates us. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to continue my walk.”

As if there was nothing more to say, Yeo Reum turned around and walked away.

“…Wow, she’s really consistent.”

Lawyer Jo’s tone was one of admiration.

“Is this the time for such comments?”

“Well, that’s true. Consider how much we’re being squeezed by Director Im and Manager Kang right now.”

“You know that and you still say such things?”

At Team Leader Yang’s reproach, Lawyer Jo slightly closed his mouth.

“But Team Leader.”

“What?”

“This situation is really ridiculous, isn’t it? To think that Jung Yeo Reum, who was raising her voice at the Busan police station, is PR Group’s heiress?”

It was the same for Team Leader Yang.

Even though he had seen and talked with her with his own eyes, he still couldn’t believe that Jung Yeo Reum was in this house.

“With her being so stubborn, I don’t think there’s anything more we can do. I guess I’ll have to tell Director Im that this matter is impossible.”

Lawyer Jo said, shaking his head.

Then he looked at Team Leader Yang.

“Don’t worry too much. Surely the Chairman will go easy on her, being his granddaughter and all.”

“Talk sense.”

Just looking at Jung Yeo Reum’s current attire, one could tell how she was being treated here.

But she had uploaded a video that could affect the company’s stock price.

Team Leader Yang was uneasy.

If this fact reaches the Chairman’s ears, how much more will he torment his already hated granddaughter.

“What are you really trying to do…”

Team Leader Yang muttered worriedly, looking towards the direction where Yeo Reum had disappeared.

*

Yeo Reum, who had spent the day exploring the Blue House, entered the kitchen when evening came.

But Director Pyo was nowhere to be seen.

“Where did she go?”

Hye Suk, who always stuck by her side, answered,

“She said she’d eat later.”

“Why?”

“She said she might get indigestion if she eats while looking at the face of someone she doesn’t want to see.”

“That’s not good. Tell her to enjoy her meal later.”

With an expression that suggested it wasn’t a big deal, Yeo Reum started eating.

The staff sitting around also followed suit and began their meal.

Unlike the noisy breakfast, the dinner proceeded quietly.

Hye Suk, who finished her meal first, went out.

“Thank you for the delicious meal.”

Yeo Reum thanked the cooking team.

“We’re grateful that you enjoyed it so much.”

The head chef was delighted to see Yeo Reum’s rice bowl completely emptied.

Yeo Reum returned to her room.

She was about to brush her teeth automatically but went out again.

Just then, she saw the butler.

“Butler.”

The butler, who was heading towards the entrance, stopped at Yeo Reum’s call.

Quickly approaching her, Yeo Reum said,

“Are you going home?”

“Yes. Do you have something to say to me?”

“Well, I’d like to take a bath…”

Today, she wanted to soak her body in warm water, not cold.

She said,

“Follow me.”

She went up to the second floor and reached about halfway down the right corridor.

When she opened the door, warm air poured out.

The bathroom, decorated as a quite spacious marble space, had an atmosphere like a Greek temple.

Seeing Yeo Reum look surprised, she said,

“The Chairman will be late today, and the representative’s family members are all out.”

She went inside and kindly started filling the bathtub with water, saying,

“This is the best place to soak your body. You can even see the sky.”

It was as she said.

The sky, which had already darkened, could be seen through the transparent window above.

“Use these after bathing.”

It was a fluffy white robe and towels.

“Thank you.”

“It’s nothing. If you need any other supplies, they’re in that drawer over there, so feel free to use them.”

She bowed politely and went out.

Seeing the clean and warm water, it felt like her whole body was clamoring to be washed quickly.

As soon as Yeo Reum locked the entrance door, she took off her clothes nearby and entered the bathtub.

It felt like she would live when she immersed her body in the warm water.

Yeo Reum closed her eyes and soaked her body for a while, then stood in front of the shower.

While she was washing her long hair with shampoo, the entrance door quietly opened.

It was Hye Suk.

She sneaked in and took the cell phone that was in Yeo Reum’s pants pocket and went out.

But due to the sound of water, Yeo Reum didn’t notice.

“Ah, so refreshing.”

A happy hum came out as she refreshingly shed the accumulated grime.

Everything became perfect after putting on the nice robe.

Yeo Reum was about to go out holding her clothes that she had taken off.

“Huh?”

For some reason, the door wouldn’t open.

No matter how many times she grabbed and turned the handle, it didn’t budge.

With an ominous feeling, she searched her pants pocket.

The cell phone that should have been inside was gone.

Just as Yeo Reum let out a short gasp, all the electricity in the bathroom went out at once.

It became pitch black in an instant.

Moreover, now a cold chill began to seep in with a fierce momentum.

Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman

When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…

One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.

Synopsis

During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.

Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.

Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”

Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.

Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”

With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.

Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?

He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”

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