“If it is confirmed that you have delivered the message to the grandfather, I will send the money immediately.”
So far, I haven’t seen anyone who doesn’t get greedy in front of money and doesn’t waver. The woman in front of me was no different.
No matter how ordinary she seemed to sit, being a shaman was ultimately a profession. In reality, what she wanted was likely profit and reward, just like others.
However, the shaman didn’t even glance at the check Jinae handed her. She spoke in a low voice.
“People are hard to read.”
“…”
“I’m not the kind of person who changes the future with just this.”
She added, shaking her head.
“I made a mistake. You can leave now.”
Jinwook didn’t step back. He had anticipated that she might reject it. He had prepared something separately for such a situation.
“One of your children is the vice-mayor of the metropolitan city, right?”
At the mention that shook the shaman, who had been unwavering all along, her eyes narrowed.
Oh, I see.
Jinwook noticed her hesitation and spoke with a stronger tone.
“As someone with foresight, you must be aware that your child is suspected of taking millions in bribes related to the construction permit for a development project.”
Jinwook hadn’t just been searching for Yeonju three months ago. He had been preparing for what would happen after Yeonju regained her heart.
As a countermeasure, he had found information from the shaman that could change Hongseok’s mind.
He had dug into everything about her family, property, and education. After a long time, he obtained information that one of the shaman’s children was the vice-mayor of the metropolitan city and had a connection with a construction company.
Jinwook took out an envelope with documents. Inside the envelope were documents related to the vice-mayor’s corruption.
“These are materials proving your child’s corruption.”
Her pupils shook even more as she looked at it.
“Someone who sees through everything in the world seems to have turned a blind eye to their child.”
Jinwook said with a cold and strong gaze.
“I don’t want to resort to such methods either.”
“…”
“If you convey just one word to your grandfather, I promise to destroy all the information I have and never expose it to the world.”
The shaman looked at the envelope and then quickly averted her gaze.
“That child is a severed connection.”
“…”
“Not my child.”
Though she said that, Jinwook could see that her expression was more resolute than before.
Sensing her anxiety, Jinwook spoke calmly.
“I understand. In that case, I can publicly disclose this. The construction company that gave bribes is a rival to us. I’ll use it judiciously when needed.”
“…”
“Well then, I’ll be going.”
Jinwook stood up from his seat. Then, he walked towards the entrance. The moment he grabbed the doorknob and opened the door.
“…Don’t reject my plea.”
A low voice echoed behind Jinwook.
“Just say that one word.”
Jinwook turned his head to look at the shaman.
“Yes. Please tell my grandfather that my wife is an essential person in the household.”
The shaman nodded after a brief moment of thought.
“Alright. I understand.”
In the end, Jinwook’s intentions were accepted. Jinwook spoke to her.
“Thank you. If you convey the message well, I will dispose of all the data related to your son as promised, and I will also compensate adequately.”
“…”
“Well then, I’ll be going.”
After a brief nod, Jinwook opened the door and left the room.
Alone in the room, the shaman stared at the door where Jinwook had left.
“He’s going through unnecessary trouble.”
Tutting, she mumbled quietly.
“You don’t have to go this far; Chairman Cha will never reject your proposal.”
The following murmurs dissipated silently into the air.
Rather than rejecting, he would highly regard it as if handling a golden leaf.
“Really?”
Jinwook, undoing his tie, faced Yeonju in the dressing room.
Yeonju asked again with round eyes.
“Did Grandfather really say that?”
Jinwook nodded his head in affirmation.
“That’s right.”
Jinwook had relayed Hongseok’s words to Yeonju as soon as he arrived home a while ago.
This afternoon, Hongseok had called Jinwook and said this:
“After much consideration, I’ve decided to keep an eye on your couple a bit more.”
“Even if I don’t know why Yeonju should stay in our family, I’ll gradually find out.”
Upon hearing these words, Jinwook realized that the shaman had moved according to his intentions. However, he pretended not to notice and quietly listened to what he had to say.
“Instead of accepting Yeonju, you should also take responsibility and fulfill your duties in your position while you’re absent.”
“You should handle all the contracts and damages missed during your absence.”
At the end of the call, he added:
“And… since we don’t know what will happen with human affairs, continue to work hard on the second-generation plan.”
Instead of conveying everything Hongseok said, Jinwook only mentioned that Hongseok had agreed to accept Yeonju, fearing that Yeonju might feel burdened.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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