The faint white light from the wall clock scattered softly on the gray bedding of the wooden bed.
Ha Joon’s pupils were fixed on the silent wall clock.
4:38 am. It was earlier than usual, even though he had finally fallen asleep after tossing and turning the previous night.
Turning over, Ha Joon closed his eyes again while framing the dark window in his view. His deep breath dispersed slowly.
“Whew.”
He gave up on sleeping again and let his feet down under the bed.
His steps were heavy and his mood was unpleasant. It was because of the file he had been reading before going to sleep.
[Dae Sung Electronics, Jeong Won Do]Ha Joon, who had thrown the file on the island, placed a glass and pressed the water purifier button.
‘It’s a complex case, so your team will be handling it.’
He recalled the words of Representative Eun Tae and laughed in despair.
“I do love complex cases.”
He was denying the truth.
Choosing law school instead of the judicial examination, he became a lawyer earlier than his peers.
‘Ha Joon, I wish you would become a prosecutor wearing a legal robe.’
His reality, which had disappointed his father’s expectations, was not impressive.
The first victory he had gained in an ethically ambiguous case turned into two, and two into three.
Ha Joon didn’t want any extraordinary justice.
But covering up the truth with lies was repugnant and disgusting.
Putting down his glass, he cursed under his breath.
“Choi Da Som, crazy bitch. Jeong Won Do, this bastard.”
Having breakfast with half an apple and freshly brewed black coffee, he walked into his bedroom.
He chose a tie from the dressing room, draped it around the collar of his shirt, and sat down at the end of the bed to tie the knot.
A space for deep sleep. Ha Joon liked this quiet bedroom.
‘Study separately, but sleep in one room.’
Per his father’s peculiar philosophy, he slept in one room with his siblings until he became independent.
A late realization, but my father was not right.
‘Brother, water.’
‘Brother, bathroom.’
‘Brother, it’s cold.’
Having spent his adolescence with siblings eight years his junior, he longed for a space of his own.
“Kim Ji An is better than twin monsters.”
The end of his thoughts always led to Ji An.
As he left his apartment, he glanced at unit 902. He knew Ji An would be peeping out.
But Ji An remained silent until he stopped in front of the elevator.
His heart felt odd with Ji An’s unusual behavior, and Ha Joon mumbled.
“Kim Ji An. Doing something she doesn’t usually do.”
The elevator stopped at the 9th floor and the silver doors opened to either side.
“You go ahead. I forgot something.”
He made an excuse to someone he had never greeted before.
The indicator changed to 8 and deep curiosity filled his eyes looking at unit 902.
Rrrrr. Rrrrr.
“Yes. This is Yoon Ha Joon.”
Counselor. This is the office. You’ve left for Sokcho, right?
“I have.”
Ha Joon cast his eyes down to his wristwatch and stepped into the elevator.
We’ve sent the accommodation details by text and shared the schedule. The autopsy results will be out today.
“Got it. Ah! And please tell Attorney Kim to come straight to the scene.”
As he entered the parking lot and pressed the smart key, a white midsize car flashed its lights.
There were always petty arguments with Ji An, and it was Ji An who would come with a beaming smile and apologize first.
“She’ll call eventually.”
Ha Joon had a feeling his day would be long while waiting for the call.
That night. Sun Beach Hotel Residence Room in Sokcho.
Sitting across the table from Ha Joon, attorneys Kim Moon Chul and Choi In Hee looked weary.
Jeong Won Do, who was arrested at the scene, and his deceased wife. From the start, it was a difficult case to prove innocence.
Ha Joon ran his fingers through his hair with a heavy expression.
Over the pictures of the crime scene, Secretary Lee Jung Ah laid down the autopsy report.
“This is the forensic autopsy report. The drug test results will take about two days.”
Attorney Choi, who nervously placed down the autopsy report, spoke unhappily.
“He didn’t murder, but there was assault. He beat her almost to death, but it’s not murder. God! It’s laughable.”
Ha Joon’s voice hardened.
“The person we’re defending is Vice President Jeong Won Do. Keep that in mind.”
Attorney Choi watched Ha Joon mention Won Do. As a lawyer, he was topnotch, but a person whose inner workings were utterly incomprehensible.
“We will take another look at the scene tomorrow.”
Ha Joon put down the photo, picked up his cellphone, and put it back down. He was waiting for Ji An’s name to pop up on the screen.
‘She wouldn’t be pacing around alone, waiting.’
Ha Joon rose and spoke.
“Let’s take a break.”
His words somewhat eased the tense atmosphere.
“Have a cup of coffee.”
Attorney Kim, who asked Secretary Lee for a coffee, turned to Ha Joon and continued his words.
“Vice President Choi came looking for you at the office. But you handled it well.”
“Rumors spread fast.”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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