“Well, it’s up to you. Go as far as you can today. There, you’ll find the answer to what I said.”

“Today? Where should I go…”

“I don’t know! Just go where you want!”

Chak!

As if to say that now everything has been said, the shaman opened the fan widely and covered her face. It meant she didn’t want to see her again quickly.

Jeong-hwa had none of the shaman’s long stories in her head. Only the part where she revealed a way to make the rest of her life comfortable remained in her memory.

Rising from the cushion, Yoo Jung-hwa left the shaman’s place straightforwardly. Behind her, the shaman muttered annoyingly.

“Oh my, what’s with her? An X who can’t even distinguish between heaven and earth!”

Even without looking at the birth charts, she knew. Yoo Jung-hwa, who swung her flesh recklessly without knowing how terrifying the heavens could be, was a true human troublemaker.

The sun began to set.

People got out of the cars lined up in front of the Elstella Hotel Annex, timed for the engagement ceremony.

As it was a secretly held event, the movements of the security guards around the Annex were very strict. The invited guests were also people who frequently interacted, close relatives who kept their mouths shut, and very close acquaintances.

As Cha Yeo-jeong entered the grand and magnificent hall, she was captivated by bewilderment.
A girl, holding a pretty and handsome boy on her lap, warmly welcomes guests with an orphaned smile. Along with them, Professor Eom and his wife are seated at a formally arranged long table.

Even though Cha Yeo-jeong knew that the two families were coming together, she still couldn’t accept this reality. She exchanged only a glance with her sister and then moved to the designated table.

After all the invited guests had taken their seats, a while later, the bright light of silver candles and cheerful music began to gently play. Taeseo-jun, who appeared with the fiancée, Eom So-yeon, holding her hand, stood on the stage.

Seo-jun confidently introduced So-yeon as his fiancée and Hyun-woo as their son to everyone.

Following the greetings and cake-cutting ceremony, accompanied by thunderous applause, Seo-jun and So-yeon moved to a table prepared for just the two of them.

Seo-jun, pulling the chair slightly back, courteously seated So-yeon there. It was a graceful gesture due to his elegant movements.

“Oppa, please sit down too.”

As So-yeon urged him with a smile, Seo-jun also smiled gently and looked around for a moment.

Father and mother, as well as father-in-law and mother-in-law, were proudly smiling at Hyun-woo.

Director Yoon Ji-wan, raising both hands high, clapped sincerely for the two. Then, Goo Won-hu, who caught eyes with them, winked with an affectionate gesture.

But why did So-yeon suddenly miss So-yeon so much, even though she was right next to her?

Looking at So-yeon’s face, which seemed even more shy because of the dim light, Seo-jun coolly chuckled.

“Dazzling. Today, you shine so brightly that I can’t take my eyes off you. What should I do?”

“Me? All of a sudden?”

At Seo-jun’s sudden words, So-yeon’s two cheeks turned even redder.

“I only have the thought of taking you to the room right now.”

“Seriously, now?”

“Yes.”

Nodding his head with a mischievous smile, Seo-jun said with a short nod of his chin.

Oh! So that’s why he’s standing here without even sitting down? This thought crossed her mind simultaneously. Without hesitation, So-yeon grabbed Seo-jun’s arm and forcibly made him sit down on the chair.

“Please, stop unnecessary thoughts and just sit still here!”

Even threateningly biting her lower lip.

“Kuk…”

Seo-jun chuckled, finding So-yeon’s attitude cute and amusing. As a result, the guests who were observing the two protagonists burst into laughter with loud applause.

For some reason, it was not easy to understand why the proud Taeseo-jun was already tightly held by his woman and couldn’t move an inch.

In the meantime, Hyun-woo, who had come running and was now comfortably nestled in Seo-jun’s arms, captured the affectionate glances and attention of the people.
The party, which began with congratulations on the engagement, became livelier as time passed. A fast waltz echoed through the hall, and the young people danced to the music. Those seated at the tables continued their meals, accompanied by champagne and lively conversations.

Around that time, Cha Yeo-jeong, who only now properly understood the significance of this gathering, still couldn’t part her tightly pressed lips. Wasn’t she the sister who wouldn’t even allow mentioning So-yeon, citing it as an impossible event to see a celebrity daughter-in-law? After solemnly expressing her displeasure, she was now drawn into the family so quickly due to her son-in-law ambitions?

What kind of absurdity was this!

Yeo-jeong continued to chew on the tender steak as if it were tough meat, unable to swallow. This place was not only uncomfortable but felt like a big stone was stuck in her throat.