Celebrities who had been controversial in the past often disappeared after their conferences, regardless of the truth.
Taking such a step was akin to a death sentence for an actress.
Yet, she had to be brave. For Do Jun, who had risked everything for her.
“We’ve arrived at the company.”
“Thanks for the ride.”
Jin Han also arrived at the same time.
It was obvious he had a difficult night.
Taking a deep breath, Hae Joo stepped out of the van.
Jin Han’s gaze still felt burdensome.
“Director.”
“Hae Joo, how’s your condition?”
“Better than yesterday.”
“That’s good. Let’s go up.”
“You look unwell, Director.”
“I just came from the hospital. Had a severe headache.”
“I’m sorry for causing you worry.”
“No need to apologize. Let’s just focus on what to do next.”
Jin Han first stopped by the public relations team. They rechecked the recent article about Do Jun.
“This article has increased the sympathy for Hae Joo. Suddenly, President Park Do Jun has become the villain.”
“Is that a good thing for us?”
“It’s too early to relax. We don’t know what else Reporter Choi In Ho might do.”
Hae Joo, listening to their conversation, bit her lower lip. Her hand gripping her bag involuntarily tightened.
“Do you really have to go there?”
“To get filming back on track as soon as possible, I do. I don’t want to inconvenience the other cast members.”
“I’ll drive you.”
Hae Joo gestured no.
“I’ll call Hyun Seong. That’s better for me.”
“Don’t stay too long. Just discuss what’s necessary and come back.”
“I will.”
“Let’s leave this hotel.”
“Do you have somewhere to go?”
“I’ll book a suite at the W Hotel. Come there later.”
It was time for her to depart.
“Are you going to work today, Do Jun?”
“I took a few days off. I plan to meet Yi Yu Ra.”
“My sister?”
“Don’t worry. It’s nothing serious.”
After preparing to leave, Hae Joo called Hyun Seong.
Responding to her request, he arrived promptly.
Hae Joo boarded the van, receiving Do Jun’s farewell.
Once the car door closed, Hyun Seong inquired about her condition.
“Are you feeling better?”
“Somewhat. You’ve had a hard time too, haven’t you?”
“Not really.”
The roads were relatively clear.
Faced with the impending reality, Hae Joo held her phone and prayed.
“Hopefully, nothing goes wrong.”
Opening the internet with trembling hands, Hae Joo saw Choi In Ho’s latest article dominating the headlines.
“How could he say such things!”
“What happened?”
“Reporter Choi In Ho has published an article targeting Do Jun.”
Do Jun, and even President Park, were caught in a web of fabricated falsehoods.
It was clearly an attempt to directly refute Do Jun’s statement from the previous day.
The comment section was in complete disarray.
Unable to bear reading more, she closed the article.
“Can I be of any help to Do Jun?”
“If you’re sure about your feelings, it doesn’t matter what others say.”
When Jin Han suggested a press conference, she doubted her ability to withstand the pain of exposure.
Facing criticism head-on was a huge risk.
It wasn’t guaranteed that a press conference would yield positive results.
In the past, celebrities who had been controversial often disappeared after their conferences, regardless of the truth.
Taking such a step was akin to a death sentence for an actress.
Yet, she had to muster courage. For Do Jun, who had risked everything for her.
“We’ve arrived at the company.”
“Thanks for the ride.”
Jin Han arrived simultaneously.
His appearance made it evident that he too had a tough night.
Taking a deep breath, Hae Joo stepped out of the van.
Jin Han’s gaze was still burdensome.
“Director.”
“Hae Joo, how are you feeling?”
“Better than yesterday.”
“That’s good. Let’s head up.”
“You don’t look well, Director.”
“I just came from the hospital due to a severe headache.”
“I’m sorry for the trouble.”
“No need to apologize. Let’s focus on what to do next.”
Jin Han visited the public relations team first. They rechecked the recent article about Do Jun.
“This article has bolstered the sympathy towards Hae Joo. Park Do Jun is now seen as the villain.”
“Is that good for us?”
“It’s too early to relax. We don’t know what else Choi In Ho might do.”
Hae Joo, overhearing their conversation, bit her lower lip. Her grip on her bag tightened.
“Hae Joo just needs to persuade President Park Do Jun. Then she can be saved!”
“That’s absurd!”
The intense exchange between Jin Han and Hae Joo echoed dramatically.
Amidst the growing tension, Hae Joo clenched her fists tightly.
“I can’t do that.”
“I told you, President Park Do Jun can bounce back from this!”
“I don’t want to hear any more.”
“Wait until I step in.”
“What do you mean?”
“If my father, Chairman Yoo, gets involved, then there’s no turning back.”
Chairman Yoo was known for being conservative and strict.
He despised imperfections to the point of obsession, earning him the reputation of a dictator within GN.
Jin Han, being the youngest son, had some leeway.
However, the statements Chairman Yoo made at the hospital today were not to be taken lightly.
“No.”
“Hae Joo!”
“How can you do such a terrible thing to an innocent person? I won’t do it.”
“We don’t have much time. Think it over in a day.”
Hae Joo left the room, her steps faltering.
Hyun Seong took her to the company’s rooftop.
“The investor for this movie is Do Jun, isn’t it?”
“Yes, but if GN proposes better terms to the production company, we’ll have no choice.”
“What?”
“GN has the influence to get the movie into international film festivals.”
Hae Joo looked over Seoul from the rooftop garden, her thoughts on Do Jun somewhere in the city.
After seeing off Hae Joo, Do Jun returned to his hotel room.
Manager Song was there, waiting with his luggage.
“How’s the situation at home? Are the reporters still there?”
“It’s less than yesterday.”
“I’ll be staying at the W Hotel annex from tonight, so make a reservation.”
“Yes, President Park.”
Do Jun left in casual clothes, a change from his usual suits.
Hae Joo’s luggage was also in the car.
“I’m not sure if Yi Yu Ra will agree to the visit.”
“She must be troubled too.”
Arriving at the detention center where Yu Ra was held, they got out of the car.
As they moved to apply for a visit, Do Jun noticed a familiar figure ahead.
He recognized him immediately.
“Looks like we might have a three-way meeting.”
“That person is… Choi In Ho?”
It seemed he was also applying to visit Yu Ra.
Do Jun approached Choi In Ho and grabbed his shoulder.
“Ugh!”
“Long time no see.”
“Park, President Park Do Jun?”
Manager Song then showed Do Jun a message from the company, causing him to frown.
After a brief whisper, Do Jun commented sarcastically.
“You wrote an article about me again? I’m flattered.”
“Let go!”
“Everyone knows I’m the son of a former loan shark, and now you’re calling me a violent criminal…”
Do Jun’s grip was extraordinarily strong.
Choi In Ho grimaced from the crushing pain in his shoulder.
“What to do now?”
“Ugh!”
“I’ve already submitted evidence proving I’m not a violent criminal when I sued Yi Yu Ra.”
“What? What are you saying?”
“There’s audio and video evidence. Choose whatever you like for your report.”
While Choi In Ho was detained by Do Jun, Manager Song applied for a visit to Yi Yu Ra.
An intriguing three-way confrontation awaited them.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
