The Sin of Loving Me (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 4
Three years ago, Hae Joo made a promise when she left home.
She vowed never to make another bad choice.
Even after leaving home, she lacked any real skills and drifted from one part-time job to another. Eventually, she caught the eye of Jin Han, a director at GN Entertainment, and her life turned completely upside down.
Through acting, she discovered exhilaration. This utterly euphoric experience brought her both fame and fortune.
She could never give up the path of an actress.
To ensure it wouldn’t end as just a fleeting dream, she hardened her resolve.
“I’ll go make a quick call.”
Hae Joo stepped out of Do Jun’s office briefly.
Her secretary stood up from his seat and bowed his head.
“Are you leaving now?”
“I need to make a quick call.”
“Please feel free to use the reception lounge.”
A nameplate on the secretary’s desk read “Manager Song Chang Woo.” As he guided her toward the reception lounge on the same floor, Hae Joo offered a polite greeting.
“Thank you, Manager Song Chang Woo.”
“You may just call me Manager Song from now on, Madam.”
“……!”
Hae Joo, about to enter the reception lounge, froze mid-step.
She felt a strange dissonance at the title Manager Song had just used.
“What did you just call me?”
“You’ll gradually get used to the title.”
Everything felt like a perfectly scripted scene—so seamless, it didn’t even need rehearsal before filming.
Although it felt awkward, there was no trace of pretense on Manager Song’s face.
“Sorry, could I trouble you for a glass of cold water?”
“Of course.”
A glass of water was set on the table, leaving Hae Joo alone in the reception lounge.
She took out her phone, gathered her thoughts, and called Jin Han.
—How did it go?
“The talk went well.”
—What did he say?
Hae Joo recounted her conversation with Do Jun in full detail.
From the other end of the line, Jin Han’s affirming murmurs and heavy breathing never ceased.
—I feel awful about all this.
“Why would you, Director?”
—I’ll do my best so you don’t suffer any further losses.
Hae Joo continued speaking. He had listened quietly until now, but finally pushed back.
—What exactly did he mean by saying he hates telling clumsy lies?
“I didn’t pry that far.”
—Hae Joo, just because you’re legally tied to someone doesn’t mean you should think of them as your real spouse.
Jin Han let out a sigh filled with frustration, unable to press Hae Joo further, and then changed the subject to Do Jun.
—I looked into CEO Park Do Jun, and it’s strange.
“In what way?”
After President Park’s wife died giving birth to twins, he jumped into the finance industry.
He primarily provided urgent funds to self-employed individuals to keep his business going.
He never made huge profits due to frequent defaults. Some even speculated that after his eldest son died from illness, he lost emotional stability.
“As far as I remember, President Park wasn’t a bad person.”
—Hear me out to the end.
The strange part came afterward.
President Park was diagnosed with dementia, and the business was handed over to Do Jun.
For some reason, Do Jun established an investment advisory firm using his father’s business registration.
As it gradually expanded, he acquired the current Jino Group. Investors, impressed by Do Jun’s business acumen, poured in massive funds. In response, Jino Group experienced extraordinary growth.
He had started his business at an age when most people were just entering society, and he was obsessed with money.
—I just can’t trust someone like Park Do Jun.
“In what way exactly?”
—I’ve never met a decent person who’s that greedy for money. There’s a lot of talk about the funds that flowed in during the Jino Group acquisition.
“Really?”
—People even started calling it gambling.
Recently, Jino Group had become a hot topic among entrepreneurs.
In particular, Do Jun, a young executive, was famous for stopping at nothing to achieve success.
In short, he was no ordinary man.
—He’s already built a business at such a young age—what else could he possibly need?
“……!”
—His background is far too humble to break into the top tier of the business elite.
“Hmm.”
—Your public image must’ve seemed useful to him in that regard.
For some reason, Hae Joo felt uneasy. Jin Han wasn’t wrong, but still…
“Director, it’s only for one year. After one year, it’ll all be over with him.”
—That’s not the issue right now.
“Then what is?”
—Choi In Ho from Real Fact is digging into your background.
Real Fact was an online celebrity-focused media outlet known for undercover investigations and paparazzi tactics. Reporter Choi In Ho, nicknamed “Piranha,” was especially ruthless.
The thought of him digging into her life made her deeply uncomfortable.
—Move quietly to your new place tonight.
“I will.”
—I’ll come with you to move your things. It’ll be less overwhelming than going alone.
“Alright.”
—I just feel bad that things turned out like this.
The apartment Hae Joo currently lived in was provided by her agency. She had been excited about buying her first home before the rumors spread—but now this happened.
It truly stung and hurt deeply.
“See you later.”
After ending the call, Hae Joo gulped down the cold water to soothe her aching heart. Stepping out of the reception lounge, she personally handed the empty glass back to Manager Song.
“I enjoyed it.”
“You could’ve just left it on the table.”
“No, really. By the way… is he inside?”
“The CEO is in a meeting with a client.”
“Oh, I see.”
She stepped back and looked at his office door—it loomed like a massive fortress wall, reminiscent of its owner.
Dealing with Do Jun required significant emotional energy. This whole situation had escalated beyond just pretending to be a married couple—they’d even agreed to live together.
The harsh reality dawned on her. Though the immediate fire was out, she’d be left to handle the aftermath.
Living together with a man she’d only met yesterday—she could only force a hollow laugh.
As exhaustion finally caught up to her, Manager Song handed her a car key.
“Please take this.”
“What is it?”
“The CEO asked me to give it to you.”
Hae Joo took the key absentmindedly.
“When did he even prepare all this?”
“It wasn’t specially prepared. These things were already here.”
It felt as though Do Jun had everything mapped out like a meticulously written screenplay.
At this rate, there was no point in overthinking—she might as well just do as he asked.
The burden was lighter, but Hae Joo still felt disoriented.
“Is this Do Jun’s car?”
“It’s yours, Madam.”
She hesitated, unsure if moving into Do Jun’s home was truly the right move. Suspicion lingered—what if it was a trap? Her hand wouldn’t reach for it easily.
Staring at the car key, her mind grew restless. She decided she needed to call Jin Han again and made an excuse.
“This car doesn’t suit me.”
“It seems you’ve been followed by reporters. It’d be safer to leave your current car with us.”
“How did you know that?”
“There are even rumors circulating that you and the CEO are estranged. He doesn’t want his private life becoming public gossip either.”
She hadn’t considered that angle. Manager Song’s words slightly eased her heightened alertness. Relaxing the tension in her neck, she could now clearly picture him on the other side of the door.
“I suppose that’s true.”
Do Jun was a successful entrepreneur. Perhaps he, too, was enduring discomfort because of these rumors.
At this point, Hae Joo chose to compromise slightly.
“Here.”
She handed Manager Song the key to her current car.
Before leaving the secretary’s office, she added one final request.
“Our agency’s director, Yoo Jin Han, would like to meet Do Jun.”
“I’ll pass that along.”
“I’ll head off now.”
“Your car is parked on B1.”
Hae Joo headed to the underground parking lot. The executive-only section was lined with luxury cars worth hundreds of millions of won.
Pressing the smart key, she saw lights flicker on a deep khaki sedan.
Seeing in person the very car that had become a whispered favorite among the wealthy left her stunned.
“What on earth…”
Awkwardly, she drove the expensive car out of the lot.
She soon arrived at GN Entertainment’s office building.
Upon her arrival, Jin Han and some staff rushed out from a meeting.
“How did you get to the office?”
“Do Jun’s side already knows everything.”
“Knows what?”
“That reporters are following me—and even the rumor that Do Jun and I are estranged.”
Worried, Jin Han swallowed hard. He printed out an official statement he’d just drafted and handed it to Hae Joo.
“Let’s handle it this way for now.”
The statement read like a tear-jerking drama only believable if both Do Jun and Hae Joo were crying while reading it. It claimed that Do Jun, Hae Joo’s first love, had sacrificed for her dreams.
Jin Han watched silently as she read the statement. His protégé, whom he’d painstakingly nurtured, had overnight become a married woman—devastating.
Maintaining a stern expression, Jin Han moistened his dry lips.
“Got it.”
GN Entertainment immediately released the statement and issued a press release. Right on cue, Do Jun also posted his official thoughts through his verified account.
[My wife, Lee Hae Joo, is a beautiful person. I still fully support her dreams and will continue standing by her side as her husband.]The timing was perfect.
Those who’d doubted Hae Joo’s statement completely changed their stance the moment Do Jun stepped in.
It was so convincing that one might wonder if divorce would even be possible after a year.
“Director, will this really be okay?”
Jin Han didn’t answer.
Reading Do Jun’s post with a shadowed expression, he slammed his desk hard.
Heat surged through him, and he finally raised his voice.
“What the hell is his intention!”
Hae Joo had asked Do Jun for a devoted, fairy-tale romance.
Now she wondered—was that the very reason he’d asked if it was even possible?
Her marriage to Do Jun fit perfectly into the narrative designed to mock her recent career gap.
But Jin Han’s anger wasn’t just about that.
At this rate, Hae Joo would have to remain Do Jun’s wife forever.
For an agency where actors were assets, this meant financial loss—and Jin Han’s unspoken feelings refused to accept it.
“When is he supposed to come home?”
“I don’t know.”
“I’ll have Hyun Sung pack your things and bring them over. You stay here for now.”
Hyun Sung was a rookie manager. Since Jin Han served as Hae Joo’s road manager, Hyun Sung handled all the miscellaneous tasks.
In the late afternoon, Hyun Sung arrived with stylist Min Hee, carrying Hae Joo’s packed belongings.
“I’ll take them myself—just load them into the trunk.”
“Unnie, call me if you need anything.”
The address to Do Jun’s house, sent by Manager Song via message, was in a countryside residential area just outside Seoul.
After confirming the address, Hae Joo drove off from the office with her luggage in the car. Jin Han followed behind her.
Another day approached its end ahead of summer.
As twilight deepened until the interior was no longer visible from outside, a sleek, modern house came into view.
“So this is it.”
She looked up at the house, impressed by the elegant, embossed roof design—clearly crafted by a master architect.
Just then, the front door clicked open and Manager Song stepped out.
“Have you arrived?”
“Oh, yes. Our agency director came along too.”
“Please come in.”
Jin Han strode past Manager Song with sharp, piercing eyes.
Beyond the pristine marble foyer lay a cozy garden invisible from outside.
The structure ingeniously blended indoor and outdoor spaces.
While Hae Joo was still taking in the house, Do Jun appeared.
“We have a guest.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Yoo Jin Han, director at GN Entertainment.”
“Park Do Jun.”
Jin Han and Do Jun exchanged business cards.
An awkward silence quickly settled among the three as they sat facing each other on the sofa.
Do Jun spoke first.
“I heard you wanted to meet me?”
“To be honest, I’m naturally concerned about Hae Joo.”
Jin Han had always acted as Hae Joo’s de facto guardian. Knowing she’d cut ties with her family, he’d even arranged her housing.
Hae Joo owed much of her current success to Jin Han. She trusted and followed him completely—making this outcome all the more crushing.
“It sounds as if I’m some kind of villain.”
“Please don’t misunderstand. Hae Joo is our agency’s main actress—of course I worry.”
“Shouldn’t your agency just stick to business?”
Do Jun wasn’t an ordinary person.
Meeting him in person confirmed he was a leader akin to a predator—one who grew stronger when facing formidable opponents.
Caught off guard by this formidable presence, Jin Han still defended Hae Joo.
“Hae Joo is different from other actors.”
“In what way?”
“She’s talent I discovered myself. She’ll go on to make a huge impact on Korean film history…”
“So you’re saying you raised her yourself?”
To Do Jun, Jin Han was just another ordinary man. He cut off Jin Han’s sentimental speech abruptly, as if unable to tolerate such naive emotion.
This same man had instantly accepted Hae Joo’s demands. Given how he treated Jin Han, it seemed utterly impossible—what was his real motive?
Just as Jin Han, irritated, prepared to retort, Hae Joo quickly interjected.
“The director is my current manager, so of course he cares about me. And Director?”
“Uh, yeah.”
“The truth is, Do Jun has made a lot of compromises for this situation.”
“…I understand what you mean.”
Hae Joo’s eyes urged Jin Han to hold back.
Her gaze then shifted to Do Jun—the man she’d have to live with as husband and wife starting today.
‘Please.’
Do Jun slowly blinked, stroking his freshly shaved jaw. His lazy, indifferent gesture seemed to erase any trace of the sharpness he’d shown earlier.
“I’m satisfied just meeting you today. Next time, let’s have a meal outside.”
Raising his voice against Do Jun would only make Hae Joo uncomfortable.
For her sake, Jin Han chose to say no more.
He’d even brought the one-year divorce contract but decided against presenting it, judging the atmosphere inappropriate.
He stood up.
“Hae Joo, see you tomorrow.”
“Yes, Director.”
Jin Han left.
By now, Hae Joo’s luggage filled the living room.
Her once-peaceful daily life was now overflowing with unfamiliar elements.
A new home, a successful husband, and public opinion that had flipped overnight—even this sudden, disastrous turn of events felt like a perfectly crafted film scene.
It was as if a near-divine director had waved a magic wand to set it all up.
All of this had happened to Hae Joo in just two days.
“Do you know why I get chills around you?”
“Hmm.”
“You act like you knew all this would happen. Who exactly are you?”
Inside the house, he’d unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his strong, angular neck even more prominently. His large Adam’s apple moved with every breath like ocean waves.
Between the open shirt buttons, his collarbones led down to broad shoulders and forearms with sleeves rolled up. The small scars etched onto his arms contradicted Jin Han’s claim that he was obsessed only with money.
Hae Joo suspected his true self was raw and untamed.
“I clearly told you during the day—I meant it.”
His eyes brightened as he stepped toward her.
Lowering his face to match her petite frame, he murmured,
“Look closely. Do you still not remember me?”
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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