After crying for a long time, Yeoreum regained her composure.
After roughly tidying up her messed-up face with tissues, she tied her hair tightly into a single bundle.
She was an extremely selfish woman. She had refused and turned away countless times until now, but now that he turned away once, it hurt so much. Moreover, even after the kiss ended, she was the one who mentioned calling it a mistake.
It wasn’t until after thoroughly being ignored that she finally realized. She never wanted to be out of his sight even once.
The absurd reality of this emotion was sadness. It was heartbreaking to be ignored, to be cut out of his world as if she would die.
The gaze that went down while reading the script, the back figure cooking pasta, the arms that hugged her tightly – all of these acts had made her tremble with happiness.
The man she had rejected two years ago had finally rejected her after two long years.
Yeoreum had already felt the separation two years ago when he notified her of the breakup and turned away.
Time passed, and it became the next day. Yeoreum visited the HJ Planning headquarters.
Since she confirmed Taeseok’s attitude, it was somewhat ridiculous to muster the courage to meet Ji Hyeonjeong. But even so, Yeoreum wasn’t a person who found it difficult to break a promise first. It was even more so when it came to shaking Taeseok.
Many lines she had practiced had become useless. For example, “I’m going to meet Seo Taeseok again, so don’t bother me!” – these kinds of morning drama-like lines were all useless.
After a frivolous thought, she smiled slightly, and Ji Hyeonjeong, sitting opposite her, looked at her sharply with slightly opened eyes.
“Why are you smiling?”
“No, it’s nothing.”
Neither of them made formal greetings.
Ji Hyeonjeong felt like she was being scrutinized with snake-like eyes. She recalled their last meeting when Ji Hyeonjeong smiled happily after observing her.
‘I shouldn’t have done that today.’
Not wanting to feel the same way as before, she came wearing clothes that she cared about, and her expression stiffened right away. The coat Taeseok gave her was a big help in this situation.
Eventually, Ji Hyeonjeong turned her gaze away, twisting her lips. Even with heavy makeup, she seemed to realize that she couldn’t beat a woman ten years younger than her.
Fresh charm, like a new employee, wafted from Yeoreum. Ji Hyeonjeong, who brushed her hair nervously, quickly spoke.
“I forgot to tell you something last time.”
Without waiting for a response, she immediately brought up the main topic.
“Soon, Taeseok might ask you about 500 million.”
“…What? What are you talking about?”
She expected some kind of ridiculous threat, but what Ji Hyeonjeong said was completely unexpected, and Yeoreum asked in surprise.
“500 million. Money.”
“….”
“The money I temporarily entrusted to you two years ago.”
“Ah.”
Yeoreum, who belatedly remembered, nodded her head.
Such a thing did happen. When Taeseok’s tax evasion case broke out, Ji Hyeonjeong came to Yeoreum. This was just the beginning. She had threatened her, saying she might be dragged into investigations much dirtier than this, and talked about 500 million won.
“In fact, there’s still 500 million won in cash that hasn’t been reported to Taeseok. If this comes to light, there’s a high possibility that intentional tax evasion will be acknowledged, and the worst-case scenario could lead to imprisonment.”
Looking back now, there were many doubtful aspects, but at that time, Yeoreum was terrified.
It was a time when stories about Seotaeseok’s tax evasion were everywhere. It seemed like everyone in the world had stopped their main jobs and only cursed Seotaeseok day and night, not eating or sleeping.
So, Yeoreum temporarily kept it in her account. It was probably for about a week. After that, she deposited it again into the account that Ji Hyeonjeong informed her of, and that was the end of it.
“If Taeseok asks about that money, just say you used it.”
Yeoreum took a few seconds to think before responding.
“…What are you talking about? I put that money back into the account you told me back then.”
Ji Hyeonjeong, who always arrogantly looked down on her, stopped talking for a moment. It seemed absurd, but Yeoreum looked like she was hesitating.
“What are you talking about?”
Yeoreum stared at Ji Hyeonjeong, pronouncing each word clearly.
“Just say it like that. There’s nothing more to know.”
Ji Hyeonjeong responded rudely with an arrogant expression she conjured up. A piece of paper seemed to flutter in Yeoreum’s mind for a moment.
‘No way.’
The image of Taeseok, who used to reveal his wounds without hiding them, came back to her.
“Why are you doing this to me?”
“Everything that happened behind my back.”
As the pieces of information floating in her mind gathered into one place, she felt a chill all over her body. A scream erupted from the tangled mess in her head.
“No way.”
With a glimmer of hope, Yeoreum asked.
“No way, does he think I used that money? That person?”
“…”
“Not the CEO, right?”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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