His low and composed voice pierced through Jin Han, making his fingertips tingle.
Yet, Jin Han refused to accept defeat. It was too early to admit loss.
“If the company’s response was inadequate, I apologize. We should have joined forces with Chairman Park from the start.”
“[Dash] Joining forces…”
“We had our limits in verifying the truth.”
Jin Han couldn’t help but offer a feeble excuse.
They needed to strategize to benefit each other rather than escalating tensions with Do Jun.
“[Dash] It’s quite clear.”
“What do you mean?”
“[Dash] Under the guise of verifying the truth, you pressured Hae Joo until you heard what you wanted.”
“How can any company stay normal in this situation?”
“[Dash] Hae Joo hates being a burden to others.”
“Chairman Park Do Jun!”
“[Dash] How desperate must she have been to flee.”
“Look at this!”
“[Dash] What Director Jin Han did is no different from what Hae Joo’s mother did, right?”
“……!”
Jin Han’s steps halted abruptly.
His mind seemed paralyzed, shrouded in a thick fog.
“[Dash] In the end, you’re the same. Nothing but a harmful parasite to Hae Joo.”
“Don’t speak recklessly. What do you know?”
“[Dash] I spread the rumor that I married Hae Joo. It’s a simple matter if you think about it.”
“What?”
“[Dash] I made sure Hae Joo knew the truth while you were busy hiding it.”
“……. ”
“[Dash] All because of your selfishness.”
“Enough.”
“[Dash] You’re the one who escalated this whole situation, Jin Han.”
“Park Do Jun!”
Jin Han’s outcry echoed throughout the building.
Do Jun, having trampled on his pride, didn’t stop there.
“[Dash] From now on, I’ll protect Hae Joo. So, you stay out of it.”
The call ended abruptly.
There was no hint of emotion in the cold voice.
Do Jun had read Jin Han’s intentions from the series of events, like a monster.
“Director.”
Hyun Seong called out from behind.
Jin Han, his face flushed with red, looked like he was on the verge of breaking down.
“Do you really not know where Hae Joo is?”
After the call with Do Jun, Jin Han’s suspicion turned towards Hyun Seong.
Hyun Seong fumbled for words.
“I don’t know where she is. Chairman Park only said he found her.”
“Are those two together for sure?”
“Yes. I talked to her.”
Jin Han’s eyes reddened with burst blood vessels.
Having grown up in a powerful family, he had never feared anything until Park Do Jun, his natural enemy, appeared.
Now he was at war over a woman with him.
He had a premonition that this fight would only end with one of them gone.
“How is Hae Joo’s condition?”
“She still looked very weak.”
“Let me know if Hae Joo is available to talk.”
“Understood.”
At some point, Hae Joo had to face the public herself. Continuously issuing counter-articles only muddled the situation more.
Jin Han went to his office and took out a bottle of Booker’s whiskey.
Pouring it generously into a cup without ice, he gulped it down.
The PR team and Team Leader Oh froze at the sight.
“Team Leader Oh!”
“Yes, Director.”
“Announce that we’ll sue Real Fact and Choi In Ho and take legal action against all journalists and individuals spreading fake news.”
“Understood.”
“We’ll also hold a press conference soon.”
“Yes.”
Jin Han quickly returned to his desk.
He wrote emails to the contacts of each company for which Hae Joo was advertising.
The content was that Hae Joo was a victim in this incident and that they would quiet down the uproar as soon as possible. He added an apology and a request for a little more time.
“Sigh.”
Jin Han had never been in a subordinate position while running the agency.
Even during his learning days, everything was easy because he was the third son of Chairman Yu of GN.
PDs always flocked to him, bowing and scraping. With abundant capital, everything he touched turned into a success, earning him the title of a ‘god’ in the entertainment industry.
Now, for the first time, he was tasting defeat.
He had lost Hae Joo foolishly.
Also, unforeseen accidents kept happening, forcing him to bow to the public and corporations.
“Ugh, my head.”
He was about to take a pill for his headache when a call came.
The caller ID read ‘Father’, and he grimaced.
“Yes, Father.”
“[Dash] What on earth is going on!”
“I’ll tell you when things get better.”
“[Dash] Get rid of that girl, Hae Joo.”
“Father, I’ll handle my affairs.”
“[Dash] You don’t keep a sick and noisy chicken. Cut her from the company immediately.”
“I’m hanging up.”
“[Dash] What are you lacking to make such a fuss!”
Chairman Yu was furious, berating him.
Jin Han forced the conversation, making up some excuse to hang up.
“I’m getting a call from somewhere else. I have to hang up.”
“[Dash] If you can’t handle it, I will. Make sure it’s dealt with properly before I step in.”
“Father!”
The call ended.
Given Chairman Yu’s focus on face value, his words seemed serious.
A significant amount of GN’s capital was invested in GN Entertainment.
Just as the company was soaring, an unexpected crisis threatened to bring it down.
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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