The day of the competition award ceremony.
Hyun Seong called Ha Joon, who was reviewing approval documents as usual.
“Yes, Chairman.”
[You’re not calling because you’re busy preparing for the award ceremony, are you?]
“No, I’m fine.”
[Really? I see…….]
As Hyun Seong trailed off as if he had something left to say, Ha Joon opened his mouth as if he understood his intention.
“Shall we delay the ceremony a bit?”
[Delay it? Why?]
“Didn’t you call because you thought your arrival time would be late?”
[…….]
Wasn’t that it?
Just as Ha Joon was taken aback by the sudden silence, Hyun Seong’s voice came through.
[Do the awarding on my behalf today.] At the unexpected words, Ha Joon’s eyes widened.“Me? What’s the sudden…….”
[I can’t go because of an urgent matter, so don’t ask for details, just proceed with the awarding today.]
“Chairman. Still, this is…….”
[That’s enough. There’s nothing more to say, just wrap up the award ceremony well. I’m hanging up.]
“Chairman!”
Though he called out to Hyun Seong with a bewildered expression, the call had already ended.
Staring blankly at the now dark screen, Ha Joon’s eyes suddenly widened and he hurriedly called for Secretary Park.
“Yes, you called, Vice Chairman.”
“Bring me the list of winners and the order of proceedings right away.”
He had planned to just sit next to Hyun Seong during the award ceremony without paying much attention.
But suddenly, he was thrown into the fire.
Secretary Park, who brought the tablet, quickly began the briefing.
“The winner of this competition is Lee Su Ah.”
“Who? Who did you say?”
At the familiar name, Ha Joon quickly raised his head and asked.
“Lee Su Ah. Is there a problem…….”
“No, no, go on.”
Could it be……. No, it couldn’t be.
There was more than one person named Su Ah.
If she were the winner, she would have already bragged about it.
Having heard nothing from Su Ah, Ha Joon let her name pass without much thought.
Confirming that Hyun Seong’s call had ended, Hye Sun opened her mouth with a worried expression.
“How flustered Ha Joon must be. Shouldn’t you at least explain the reason?”
The actual reason Hyun Seong decided not to attend the award ceremony was due to the report from the chief secretary.
The report stated that several executives were discontent with young Ha Joon and were only eager to increase their power.
It was also said that the sudden change in the evaluation method of the competition was due to this.
Foolish humans who believe age equates to capability.
Hyun Seong’s decision was a kind of warning to them, stating that the next chairman of Hyun Seong Group has already been decided, so discard vain dreams and face reality.
They wouldn’t be so dull as to not notice this even after seeing Ha Joon, the company representative, presenting the award.
“Shouldn’t you have told him yesterday? The award ceremony is less than an hour away. How anxious he must be.”
“Do you not know Ha Joon’s personality? If I had told him yesterday, he probably would have scheduled an unexpected overseas business trip just to escape.”
“Even so…….”
“Don’t worry too much. He’s seen me give out awards many times before, so he’ll handle it without any problems.”
Hyun Seong reassured the stillworried Hye Sun.
In front of the Hyun Seong Group headquarters.
“Phew. I’m so nervous I’m going crazy.”
Having stayed up all night, Su Ah thought it would be better to go early and wait, so she arrived in front of the company early.
Su Ah tilted her head back to take in the view of the office building.
A building so tall it couldn’t be seen in one glance.
‘So. I’m employed at such an enormous company?’
The thought alone made her so nervous it was hard for her to stand still.
‘It’s okay. It’s okay.’
Su Ah, with her eyes closed, was murmuring, and soon she decided to move and entered the building.
“Wow, it’s so grand. The class of a large corporation is different indeed.”
While she was admiring the lobby with sparkling eyes,
“Are you by any chance Su Ah?”
A male employee approached her, possibly recognizing her as the winner from her aimless wandering in the middle of the lobby without an employee badge.
“Yes? Yes. I am Su Ah.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Min Joon Kim, a marketing team manager. Congratulations on your win.”
“Ah, Manager Kim Min Joon. Thank you.”
“I’ll guide you to the award ceremony hall. Please follow me.”
As Min Joon turned and started walking ahead, Su Ah quickly followed him, her eyes darting around.
Surprise and wonder. And excitement filled every step Su Ah took.
Finally arriving at the awards hall.
“Wow.”
Su Ah’s mouth opened once again at the scale of the auditorium where the awards ceremony was to be held.
“When I first came here, my reaction was just like yours, Su Ah. But you get used to it after coming here a few times.”
“Ah, I see. I want to get used to it quickly too.”
Su Ah eagerly nodded at Min Joon’s story, her wide eyes sparkling.
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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