The Heiress in Blue (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 14
A room decorated quite luxuriously, thanks to its spacious bed and plush sofa.
Unlike other employees who shared on-call rooms, Team Leader Pyo was stomping her feet and throwing a tantrum in her very own space—granted to her by Jeong Mi.
Beside her, her trusted aide Hye Suk stood helplessly, unsure what to do.
“That little brat! That pathetic nobody who doesn’t even get treated like the Chairperson’s granddaughter—how dare she toy with me!”
“Please calm down, Team Leader.”
“How can I calm down? That child is mocking me!”
At Team Leader Pyo’s sudden outburst, Hye Suk fell silent.
Kim Se Jin’s daughter—the Chairperson’s sworn enemy.
Worse still, she’d just signed a contract binding her to this household as a slave for twenty years.
Jeong Yeoreum was supposed to be reduced to tears, wasting away under Team Leader Pyo’s torment.
But things hadn’t gone as expected.
Instead, that plump, cheerful face kept grinning, thoroughly infuriating Team Leader Pyo.
Hye Suk simply stood by quietly, watching Team Leader Pyo’s meltdown.
How much time had passed like this?
“How should I tear that wretched girl apart to feel truly satisfied?”
Hye Suk’s spine went cold at Team Leader Pyo’s muttering.
Just then, she noticed one corner of Pyo’s twisted lips curling upward in a crooked smirk.
‘Someone’s going to end up dead again.’
Hye Suk thought to herself, involuntarily.
“So this house is called the Blue House?”
“Yes.”
Yeoreum had been touring the house and had just entered a detached annex situated near the garden.
It served as dormitories for staff handling external duties.
“PR Group used to be called Blue Group, so people started calling it that.”
Four middle-aged men sat around Yeoreum—one in a neat suit, the other three in work uniforms.
Sipping the warm yuja tea they’d offered, Yeoreum spoke.
“So you’re from the Transportation Team, and you three are from the Facilities Management Team, right?”
“Yes, Miss.”
They answered respectfully.
“There are a lot of staff here, aren’t there?”
“That’s right. Led by the Butler, who manages the household overall, we have the Culinary Team, Cleaning Team, Wardrobe Team, Transportation Team, and our Facilities Management Team. There are twenty-one employees total, each with their own team leader.”
“Are all the team leaders at the same rank?”
They replied with awkward smiles.
“Well… technically, yes…”
“But the real power lies with Pyo Jeong Ran—that’s why she’s a Chief Secretary?”
Instead of answering, they just gave her another uneasy smile.
Yeoreum grinned and asked something else.
“Do you commute daily?”
“Yes.”
“But I saw some people sleeping here earlier?”
“That’s for on-duty shifts.”
“On-duty shifts?”
“Yes. We rotate schedules among staff. Sometimes tired employees just sleep overnight in the dorm. Except for the Butler.”
“Why’s that?”
“It’s the Chairperson’s order. The Butler has too many responsibilities to handle.”
Yeoreum asked,
“So the Chairperson must be very kind to the Butler, then?”
“Exactly. The Butler’s been here the longest. And the Chairperson treats us well too.”
Seeing Yeoreum’s skeptical expression, they insisted,
“It’s true! So please, Miss, hang in there just a little longer. The Chairperson’s heart will surely soften toward you eventually.”
“That’s right, Miss.”
Now more at ease than before, they no longer held back, eagerly comforting Yeoreum and sharing all sorts of stories about the Blue House.
After the lively chatter, Yeoreum pulled out her notebook and asked,
“Could you tell me your names, please?”
It was the man in the suit who had explained everything so thoroughly.
He answered politely,
“You can just call me Driver Park.”
“Your name isn’t literally ‘Driver Park,’ is it?”
“…Excuse me?”
“Even if I address you by your title, I still need to know your real name. What is it?”
Seeing Yeoreum’s playful smile, he looked flustered but quickly replied,
“Park Jeong Seok.”
“You seem like a very upright man, Mr. Park Jeong Seok.”
He smiled.
Yeoreum carefully wrote his name in her notebook, then turned to the facilities team.
“I’m Choi Sang Jae.”
“So you must be blessed with exceptional talent?”
He chuckled too.
“I’m Moon Seok Bong.”
“Moon Seok Bong? We have someone famous here?”
At Yeoreum’s joke, they laughed and said,
“Our Driver Moon actually has beautiful handwriting.”
“Oh, really?”
“He’s even won awards in national calligraphy contests.”
“Wow, you really live up to your name—a true master calligrapher!”
“It’s nothing special.”
Though he acted shy, he couldn’t hide his proud expression.
Soon the others also shared their names, along with those of their absent colleagues—names and ages of those who happened to be off-duty or out working.
Yeoreum meticulously recorded every detail in her notebook.
“I’ll be living here from now on. I hope we get along well.”
“Don’t say that, Miss! Please don’t.”
They quickly stopped her as she bowed her head.
“The tea was really delicious today. And… I can come visit here sometimes, right?”
“Of course!”
They answered in unison.
“Thank you! Then I’ll be off now.”
With a bright smile, Yeoreum rose from her seat and headed outside.
As if on cue, they followed her out.
Just then, a sedan approached from the front gate.
“That’s the Legal Team?”
Driver Park from the Transportation Team muttered to himself.
“The Legal Team?”
Yeoreum asked, and he explained,
“Yes. That car belongs to Team Leader Yang Mun Seok—he’s assigned exclusively to Miss Ha Eun. His assistant attorney, Jo Han, is probably with him too.”
She recalled the faces of the two attorneys she’d seen at the police station.
While they exchanged a few words, the sedan pulled up right in front of the annex.
Exiting the car were indeed Team Leader Yang and his assistant attorney.
“Can we talk for a moment?”
Team Leader Yang’s request left the others bewildered.
Yeoreum spoke up,
“It’s fine. We already know each other.”
“Oh… right.”
They gave Yeoreum a polite bow 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 a public apology stating it was all a misunderstanding.”
“I’ll just go ahead and sue you instead.”
He lowered his voice even further,
“The video is quietly spreading already. It won’t be long before the Chairperson hears about it.”
“Hasn’t it spread yet? In this speed-obsessed country?”
“Just take the video down.”
“No.”
With that blunt reply, Yeoreum started walking forward.
Team Leader Yang and Attorney Jo quickly followed.
“You won’t gain anything by being stubborn. It’ll only make life harder for you here.”
“What? Feeling sorry for me because I’m stuck here for twenty years—and now you pity me for getting scolded by that damn old hag?”
Team Leader Yang, embarrassed, stayed silent.
Yeoreum gave a soft chuckle and said,
“Don’t tell me… you’re actually worried about me right now, Team Leader Yang?”
“No.”
“But it seems that way to me.”
“I said no.”
Yeoreum burst into laughter.
His brow furrowed even deeper.
“I appreciate your concern, but I’ll handle my own affairs.”
“Don’t be foolish. The Chairperson won’t tolerate anyone damaging PR’s reputation—not even blood relatives.”
Yeoreum stared at Team Leader Yang and said softly,
“See? You really are worried about me.”
“I told you, no!”
“But you are.”
“I said I’m not!”
Watching him deny it so vehemently, Yeoreum giggled uncontrollably.
The two attorneys grew even more flustered.
“Oh my god, this is hilarious. Who’d have thought I’d ever banter like this with Team Leader Yang? Though I guess it’s just as absurd that I’m the granddaughter of this household. Right?”
Team Leader Yang, having regained his composure, spoke calmly,
“Listen to me. If you don’t, you’ll really bring disaster upon yourself.”
“Team Leader Yang, listen carefully. Even if lightning strikes me, I won’t take that video down without a fight. So stop coming to me—go persuade Kang Ha Eun instead. Tell her clearly that she must sincerely apologize to me and the others and provide proper compensation. Only then will this matter be resolved. Now, if you’ll excuse me—I was in the middle of a walk.”
With nothing left to say, Yeoreum turned and walked away.
“…Wow. She really doesn’t waver at all.”
Attorney Jo sounded almost admiring.
“Is this really the time for that?”
“Well… fair point. We’re already getting roasted by the Director and Deputy Director Kang.”
“And you know that, yet you say that?”
Attorney Jo shut his mouth at Team Leader Yang’s rebuke.
“But, Team Leader…”
“What?”
“This whole situation is utterly absurd, don’t you think? Jeong Yeoreum—the same woman who raised her voice at the Busan Police Station—is actually PR Group’s heiress?”
Yang felt exactly the same.
Even after seeing and speaking with her himself, he still couldn’t believe Jeong Yeoreum truly belonged in this house.
“She’s too stubborn. There’s nothing more we can do. I’ll have to tell the Director this matter is impossible to resolve.”
Attorney Jo shook his head, then glanced at Team Leader Yang.
“Don’t worry too much. She’s family, after all—the Chairperson will surely show her some leniency.”
“Say something sensible.”
Just looking at Jeong Yeoreum’s clothes revealed how she was being treated here.
Yet she’d posted a video capable of affecting the company’s stock price.
Team Leader Yang felt deeply uneasy.
If the Chairperson found out, how much worse would that already despised granddaughter be tormented?
“What on earth is she planning to do…”
Team Leader Yang muttered worriedly, gazing in the direction Yeoreum had disappeared.
Having spent the whole day exploring the Blue House, Yeoreum entered the kitchen at dinnertime.
But Team Leader Pyo was nowhere to be seen.
“Where’d she go?”
Hye Suk, who always stayed by her side, answered,
“She’ll eat later.”
“Why?”
“She said she’d get indigestion eating in front of someone she can’t stand.”
“Then tell her not to. She should eat while it’s still warm and delicious.”
Unfazed, Yeoreum began her meal.
The staff seated around her followed suit.
Unlike the noisy breakfast, dinner proceeded in silence.
Hye Suk finished eating first and immediately left.
“Thank you for the delicious meal.”
Yeoreum expressed her gratitude to the Culinary Team.
“We’re the ones who should thank you for enjoying it so much.”
The Chief Cook beamed, looking at Yeoreum’s completely emptied rice bowl.
Yeoreum returned to her room.
She almost brushed her teeth automatically, then changed her mind and headed back outside.
Just then, she spotted the Butler.
“Butler.”
At Yeoreum’s call, the woman—who’d been heading toward the front door—stopped.
Yeoreum quickly approached and asked,
“Are you leaving for the day?”
“Yes. Did you need something from me?”
“Well… I’d like to bathe…”
She wanted to soak in warm water—not cold—for once.
The Butler said,
“Follow me.”
She led Yeoreum upstairs and stopped midway down the right corridor.
When she opened the door, warm steam poured out.
The bathroom, adorned with spacious marble surfaces, exuded an atmosphere reminiscent of a Greek temple.
Noticing Yeoreum’s surprised look, the Butler explained,
“The Chairperson will be late tonight, and the CEO’s family is all out.”
She stepped inside and kindly began filling the bathtub.
“This is the best place to soak—plus, you can see the sky.”
Indeed, as she said, the darkening sky was visible through the transparent ceiling above.
“Use this after your bath.”
She handed Yeoreum a fluffy white bathrobe and towels.
“Thank you.”
“It’s nothing. If you need anything else, supplies are in that drawer over there—help yourself.”
With a respectful bow, the Butler left.
Seeing the clean, warm water, Yeoreum’s whole body seemed to cry out for a wash.
The moment she locked the door, she quickly undressed and stepped into the tub.
Soaking in the warm water felt like a rebirth.
Yeoreum closed her eyes, immersed herself for a long while, then moved to the shower.
As she shampooed her long hair, the door quietly opened.
It was Hye Suk.
She tiptoed in, took Yeoreum’s phone from the pocket of her pants, and slipped out.
But Yeoreum, distracted by the sound of running water, noticed nothing.
“Ah, so refreshing.”
Feeling wonderfully cleansed, Yeoreum hummed a cheerful tune.
She put on the bathrobe perfectly—everything felt just right.
Grabbing her clothes, she headed for the door.
“Huh?”
For some reason, it wouldn’t open.
She twisted the handle several times, but it didn’t budge.
A bad feeling creeping in, she checked her pants pocket.
Her phone was gone.
Just as Yeoreum let out a short gasp, the bathroom lights suddenly went out.
Instantly, everything plunged into darkness.
And then, a fierce chill began seeping in relentlessly.
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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