Haeju’s voice resonated brightly. From Youngjae’s perspective, he wasn’t ready to hastily accept her demands.
“Doing this while our understanding is not settled is not good for either of us.”
“It will take time.”
“Manager, you shouldn’t be treated like this by me.”
Haeju also found this situation regrettable. With Youngjae’s abilities and experience, he could easily manage a competent actor. It was disappointing not to have recruited him from various places.
Still, she suspected that the reason GN could scout Youngjae was the power of money.
“I’m not trying to push Director Hyun Sung away. Having one more staff member would be good.”
“I’m satisfied with just Hyun Sung.”
“GN had some demands.”
“What are they?”
“Haeju requested that you create a foundation for her to grow as a global actress. I also see considerable potential in Haeju.”
Haeju’s eyes, listening to Youngjae, were filled with sorrow. If it were another actor, they might have hesitated, but Haeju wasn’t that kind.
“Using that as an excuse, they would have detained Youngjae as the manager.”
“What are you talking about?”
“They wanted to control me.”
Youngjae reported the situation to GN Entertainment, and Han Jintae vowed to resolve the issue. However, the way it was handled seemed strange.
It was heard that he went to intimidate Hyun Sung without any prior notice.
Youngjae had experienced irrational actions in this industry. Unfortunately, in such situations, aligning with the greater power was more prudent.
“I will play an intermediary role to ensure that what Haeju is worried about does not happen.”
“Is playing an intermediary role reporting everything about me to them?”
“That won’t happen.”
“I’ll say it again; I don’t want Youngjae as my manager.”
“Then, would it be okay if Hyun Sung and I work together?”
Communication was not getting through at all. Perhaps Youngjae had no intention of listening to Haeju from the beginning.
They couldn’t keep stalling. The staff behind was anxiously waiting, so the conversation was suspended.
Haeju went to her seat to get makeup done. With a stern expression, she stared at herself in the mirror. Youngjae observed her from afar.
“Hyun Sung, get me something to drink.”
“Yes, sister.”
When Hyun Sung got up to pick up the takeout drink on the table, Youngjae approached Haeju and handed her a water bottle.
“A lot of sugar causes thirst, so it’s better to drink after shooting.”
“Hey!”
Youngjae didn’t even allow Haeju to have the drink. Only Hyun Sung, holding a drink with whipped cream, looked puzzled.
After the makeup was done, Youngjae left the studio to make a call.
In the meantime, Hyun Sung handed a drink to Haeju.
“Hyun Sung, call the director for me.”
Haeju was still angry. While doing her hair, Hyun Sung used Haeju’s phone to call Jinhane.
Yes, it’s Haeju.
“Director, it’s Hyun Sung. Hold on for a moment.”
Haeju inserted Bluetooth earphones into her ears. Observing Youngjae’s movements outside, she lowered her voice.
“Director, Youngjae’s manager is being overbearing. It seems like Director Han Jintae threatened Hyunsung in the morning.”
Is that true?
“Please do something. We are at the shooting location, and it’s uncomfortable.”
Usually, Haeju didn’t act like this. However, the thought of Youngjae reporting everything, even personal matters, made her uneasy.
Talking to Youngjae’s manager might not be effective.
“Really?”
I’ll go to GN.
“…Alright.”
Jinhan was planning to meet Chairman Yoo directly and settle the matter.
Unable to do anything more, she put down her phone.
“Hyunsung, we have no choice today. Just endure a little.”
“Yes.”
Youngjae, who ended the call, returned. He carefully observed the process of Haeju’s transformation.
“Being unique is good, but it shouldn’t be too mysterious.”
“It’s predetermined.”
“Where is the editor?”
Youngjae scrutinized the shooting concept. On the first day, he had left when he heard there was a meeting, and it seemed like a mistake now.
The editor and the photographer exchanged dark looks as they chatted with Youngjae. Then, the editor cut Youngjae’s words, perhaps realizing it wouldn’t work.
“Let’s talk again after seeing the results.”
“I wish the atmosphere of this movie and the photos matched.”
“That’s a bit… to say that now.”
“Can’t you change the lighting or something?”
Hearing things she couldn’t endure anymore, Haeju walked out. Blocking Youngjae’s way, she raised her voice.
“Stop it! It’s incredibly rude to do this at the last minute.”
“Don’t be so haphazard like this from now on.”
“What did you say?”
“We have to shoot pictures connected to the upcoming movie. It’s good for promotion.”
“Even if the outfit is a wedding dress, it’s not a romantic setting.”
“Let’s reconsider after seeing the final results, as the editor said.”
The good atmosphere crumbled. Due to Youngjae, Hyunsung could only watch without intervening.
Finally, Haeju came out wearing the first dress. Trying to compose herself somehow, Hyunsung comforted her.
“Sister, focus only on the shooting.”
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
