To Hyun Seong, it was clear that Hae Joo relied on Do Jun emotionally. It seemed unlikely anything would happen, but he couldn’t be too sure yet.
“Hope nothing happens.”
Jin Han had urgently summoned Hae Joo.
It seemed there was more to the marriage scandal rumor.
There might come a time when a choice between the company and Hae Joo would have to be made.
If that happened, Hyun Seong would…
“Don’t abandon me, sister.”
Naturally, it was Hae Joo.
Hae Joo was spending her last night in Jeju.
She wanted to focus on her role leisurely, but it seemed impossible, which upset her.
Just as she felt tears welling up, Hyun Seong brought a bunch of snacks.
“What’s all this?”
“My elder brother said not to give you a chance to feel empty.”
“Ah.”
“Don’t worry about gaining weight for now. Just eat these whenever you feel like it.”
All were snacks Hae Joo enjoyed.
She ate a little dinner and then opened the cheesecake brought in slices.
“This is good.”
Though she didn’t say it, Hae Joo was almost paralyzed with anxiety.
Ever since realizing her physical condition, it had continued.
“How do I tell Do Jun?”
After returning from the Philippines, Do Jun was bedridden for two days. This delay in his work schedule made communication difficult today.
Recently, the stock market experienced a significant crash, starting from the United States. The introduction of liquid funds into the market led to inflation. As a result, various raw materials and prices soared daily.
Needing to prepare adequately, Do Jun was in the midst of a war-like situation.
[Do Jun, call me when you’re done with work.]After sending the message, she lay down in bed.
Drifting into drowsiness, her phone rang.
On the other side of the phone, an exhausted Do Jun called out Hae Joo’s name.
[Dash] Hae Joo.“Was your day very busy?”
[Dash] Yeah. Going out early tomorrow, I’m not sure when I’ll be done.“I see.”
[Dash] When are you coming to Seoul?“I’ll leave early tomorrow morning.”
[Dash] Then let’s talk when we meet. Anything else?“……I’ll see you at home.”
A whirlwind of emotions engulfed Hae Joo.
Nervousness caused her fingers to tingle, so she clenched her fists.
She found it hard to speak over the phone.
Do Jun, too, seemed not in a condition to continue the conversation and hung up.
“I should talk to him after the check-up, once it’s confirmed.”
When Do Jun first came down to Jeju, it was a welcome moment.
Hae Joo had embraced him in an unprotected state, unprepared for anything.
At that moment, her consciousness had drifted from reality. Intense pain intertwined with ecstasy made it impossible to hold onto her senses.
The bliss she had only imagined was more vivid and stimulating.
As their moments together repeated, her bare flesh became dreadfully addicted.
Unfortunately, the consequences were not easy.
Due to that day, Hae Joo was paying a significant price.
“May luck be on my side.”
Lying in bed, she murmured a prayer before falling asleep.
When she woke up, the Jeju sky was clear and bright.
Choi In Ho’s mood was soaring.
Thanks to the information provided by Detective Kim, his confidence was at an all-time high.
Though unsure about other matters, he knew he needed solid grounds regarding Hae Joo’s case.
After a meeting in the office, they decided to gather more evidence rather than reveal it prematurely.
“Seon Gyu, grab the keys and come out.”
After the meeting, Choi In Ho rushed to the detention center where Yoo Ra was held.
He hoped she would agree to the visit without fuss.
Fortunately, Yoo Ra showed up.
Sitting across him in the visiting room, she looked at Choi In Ho with a dry expression.
“Pick up the phone.”
Reluctantly, Yoo Ra picked up the receiver.
With no response from her, Choi In Ho asked,
“We don’t have much time. You know it’s over if you take the fall alone, right?”
“…….”
“Hae Joo has heavyweights like Park Do Jun and Yoo Jin Han on her side.”
“…….”
“Don’t try to fight a losing battle. Let’s go with a public opinion campaign.”
Suddenly, Yoo Ra choked up.
Bowing her head, she began to tear up.
She had just heard the news that Kyung Ae had been caught in the Philippines and was now detained.
She regretted not convincing Kyung Ae to come to Korea earlier.
“Yoo Ra, if you still only trust Hae Joo, you’re in big trouble.”
If only Hae Joo had helped, Yoo Ra wouldn’t have become so miserable.
Even though they didn’t get along in their youth, Hae Joo’s indifference was harsh.
“What are you curious about me for?”
“Why did Hae Joo marry Do Jun?”
Yoo Ra didn’t know the details of Hae Joo’s situation.
Still, she began to share her story, colored with her subjective emotions.
“My mom ran a coffee shop and borrowed money from President Park.”
“Okay.”
“Then President Park’s eldest son fell ill, and my mom proposed a marriage with Hae Joo to cancel our debt.”
Choi In Ho tilted his head, appalled. It seemed like her mother willingly sold her daughter.
He pressured Yoo Ra for a more favorable angle.
“President Park is a loan shark, right? That must be why your mother did that.”
“I don’t know about that, but Hae Joo married because of my mom.”
“Wow! How much did President Park threaten your mother for her to do that?”
Choi In Ho craftily distorted the facts, but Yoo Ra didn’t correct him.
It was for Hae Joo to handle the aftermath.
“I heard President Park’s eldest son personally came for the marriage registration.”
“Really?”
“Do you know Do Jun and his brother were twins?”
“I didn’t know they were twins.”
“I think his brother registered the marriage under Do Jun’s name.”
“And why is that?”
“I don’t know.”
Yoo Ra said she didn’t know, but Choi In Ho noted something different in his notebook.
He glanced at the remaining visiting time and became urgent.
“Why have they maintained a marriage for three years?”
“I don’t know. Hae Joo cut off contact with us right after marrying.”
Choi In Ho tried to connect this with what he had heard from Detective Kim.
As visiting time ended, he silently bid farewell to Yoo Ra.
“See you again.”
Do Jun was too busy to even sit down.
Despite this, he checked the time and picked up his jacket.
“Manager Song, it’s time for Hae Joo to arrive.”
“There’s an urgent matter.”
“What is it?”
“Choi In Ho is contacting Yoo Ra.”
Do Jun’s mind started racing.
Yoo Ra must have heard about Kyung Ae being caught in the Philippines by now.
“File a lawsuit against Choi In Ho and distribute a press release quickly.”
“Understood.”
“I’ll go to the airport alone, hurry with the proceedings.”
He needed to see Hae Joo.
The memory of her feeble voice on the phone last night made him anxious.
Racing to the airport, time was tight, but Do Jun hurried onto the road.
In the passenger seat were flowers and a somewhat embarrassing sign prepared by his secretary.
He rushed to Gimpo Airport, arriving just in time.
Do Jun called Hae Joo first.
“Have you arrived? …I’ll wait for you up front.”
After an early morning start, the clock already pointed to 11 AM.
After the crowd, Hae Joo appeared with Seon Gyu.
“Do Jun!”
Upon seeing her, Do Jun’s lips spread into a broad smile.
He held up a bouquet and a colorfully decorated sign for Hae Joo to see.
[Do Jun] “My bride Hae Joo, marry me.”It was a sincere, albeit unrefined and somewhat awkward, proposal from Do Jun.
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
