Se Kyung’s eyes widened at the direct question.
When had she ever given off the impression of being Tae Jo’s lover?
Even when Tae Jo accompanied her to the obstetrician, Director Shim hadn’t noticed their relationship.
“That…”
As she was about to answer, Se Kyung remembered again that Ye Ryeong had figured out her pregnancy.
Cold sweat trickled down her back.
If she admitted dating Tae Jo here, it would inevitably lead to a discussion about her pregnancy.
But, was it okay to reveal this?
‘What should I do…’
She felt trapped, with no way out. Her head spun with overload.
Gripping her clothes tightly to regain composure, Tae Jo’s hand suddenly enveloped hers.
“I don’t know how you figured it out, but…”
Ah, no, CEO.
Se Kyung’s mouth fell open in silent protest. But before she could stop him, Tae Jo continued.
“Yes, I’m currently dating Se Kyung.”
“Oh, really?”
Ye Ryeong’s ambiguous smile lingered as she gazed at Se Kyung.
Se Kyung bit her lip and closed her eyes.
She should have told Tae Jo earlier. That Ye Ryeong saw her suffering from morning sickness.
“So, the young master is the father of the baby?”
“…What?”
Tae Jo’s face showed rare bewilderment.
“You didn’t know?”
“…”
“Se Kyung, you’re pregnant, aren’t you?”
Shocked, Tae Jo turned sharply to look at Se Kyung.
‘It’s over.’
Se Kyung internally screamed, covering her face with her hands.
The office fell into a heavy silence, as if a storm had just passed.
Even Ye Ryeong, who had thrown Se Kyung into a daze with her direct questions, was now silently sipping her coffee.
‘So, to summarize, Director Ban Ye Ryeong is the CEO’s sister-in-law, and she’s aware that I’m dating him and also knows about my pregnancy.’
Se Kyung exhaled a weary sigh, processing the conversation.
‘Everything’s out in the open…’
It was ironic, considering these were supposed to be secrets—her relationship with Tae Jo and her pregnancy.
“Se Kyung, are you feeling a bit calmer now?”
Ye Ryeong’s voice from across the room made Se Kyung tense up involuntarily. She looked at Se Kyung with an apologetic expression.
“Yes.”
Se Kyung nodded faintly.
Ye Ryeong chuckled bitterly, noticing Se Kyung’s guarded demeanor.
Even their previous meetings hadn’t been entirely comfortable, but the revelation of being Tae Jo’s sister-in-law seemed to have increased the distance between them.
In truth, Ye Ryeong hadn’t planned to meet the two so soon.
She intended to meet Se Kyung a few more times privately, becoming friendlier before naturally arranging a meeting with Tae Jo.
But after witnessing Se Kyung’s morning sickness, her plan changed.
Though Se Kyung didn’t yet show signs of pregnancy, if she was indeed carrying Tae Jo’s child, Ye Ryeong couldn’t just stand by and watch.
Ye Ryeong’s smile vanished instantly. Though her question was veiled, Tae Jo quickly understood what she was referring to.
‘That person?’
Se Kyung, meanwhile, was struggling to keep up with their conversation.
She figured out that Director Shim’s suggestion to visit the exhibition was at Ye Ryeong’s request.
But Se Kyung couldn’t fathom why Ye Ryeong wanted to meet her. On the day she visited the gallery, didn’t Ye Ryeong say it was the first time she saw her at Director Shim’s hospital? It was a mere passing encounter, not something memorable.
And what did ‘that person’ mean? What significance did Ye Ryeong’s words hold…
“Se Kyung looks quite bewildered.”
Ye Ryeong, resting her chin on her hand, smirked at Se Kyung.
“Yes. I’m not quite sure what you both are talking about…”
“Should we rephrase the question, then?”
No, can’t you just not ask that question?
Se Kyung’s instincts were telling her she shouldn’t hear Ye Ryeong’s question.
But regardless of Se Kyung’s inner turmoil, Ye Ryeong, with a playful smile, spoke up.
“Se Kyung, you’re in a relationship with the young master, aren’t you?”
“…Yes?”
Se Kyung’s eyes widened at the blunt question.
When did she ever give off the impression of being Tae Jo’s lover?
Even when Tae Jo accompanied her to the obstetrician, Director Shim hadn’t noticed their relationship.
“That…”
As she was about to respond, Se Kyung remembered again that Ye Ryeong had realized her pregnancy.
Cold sweat ran down her back.
Admitting her relationship with Tae Jo here would inevitably lead to the pregnancy discussion.
But, was it appropriate to reveal this?
‘What should I do…’
She felt trapped, with no escape. Her head swirled with confusion.
Clutching her clothes tightly for composure, Tae Jo’s hand enveloped hers.
“I don’t know how you figured it out, but…”
Ah, no, CEO.
Se Kyung’s mouth opened in a silent protest. Before she could interject, Tae Jo continued.
“Yes, I am currently in a relationship with Se Kyung.”
“Oh, really?”
Ye Ryeong’s enigmatic smile lingered as she gazed at Se Kyung.
Se Kyung bit her lip and closed her eyes.
She should have told Tae Jo earlier. That Ye Ryeong saw her suffering from morning sickness.
“So, the young master is the baby’s father?”
“…What?”
Tae Jo’s face showed rare confusion.
“You didn’t know?”
“…”
“Se Kyung, you’re pregnant, aren’t you?”
A stunned Tae Jo turned sharply to look at Se Kyung.
‘It’s over.’
Se Kyung internally screamed, covering her face with her hands.
The office fell silent, as if a storm had just passed.
Even Ye Ryeong, who had thrown Se Kyung into disarray with her direct questions, was now quietly sipping her coffee.
‘So, to sum it up, Ban Ye Ryeong is the CEO’s sister-in-law, and she knows about my relationship with him and also about my pregnancy.’
Se Kyung exhaled a forlorn sigh, digesting the conversation.
‘Everything’s exposed…’
The irony was that these were supposed to be secrets—her relationship with Tae Jo and her pregnancy.
“Se Kyung, have you calmed down a bit now?”
Ye Ryeong’s voice from across the room made Se Kyung tense up involuntarily. She looked at Se Kyung with a remorseful expression.
“Yes.”
Se Kyung nodded slightly.
Ye Ryeong chuckled ruefully, sensing Se Kyung’s defensive attitude.
Even their previous meetings hadn’t been entirely comfortable, but the revelation of being Tae Jo’s sister-in-law had widened the gap between them.
In truth, Ye Ryeong hadn’t planned to meet the two so soon.
She intended to meet Se Kyung a few more times privately, becoming friendlier before naturally arranging a meeting with Tae Jo.
But after seeing Se Kyung’s morning sickness, her plan changed.
Though Se Kyung didn’t yet show signs of pregnancy, if she was indeed carrying Tae Jo’s child, Ye Ryeong couldn’t just stand by and watch.
Ye Ryeong stood up and grabbed her bag, then gestured to Se Kyung, who was sitting beside Tae Jo.
“I’m taking Se Kyung out for dinner. That’s why we met today.”
“Then I’ll also…”
As Tae Jo started to rise, intending to join them, Ye Ryeong frowned.
“What? You want to join us for our dinner?”
“Why not? Is there a problem?”
“Of course, there is. I have things to discuss with Se Kyung alone.”
“…”
“So, young master,”
Ye Ryeong extended her hand towards Tae Jo. Seeing his puzzled expression, she said,
“Could you lend me your credit card?”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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