Thrilled by Madness (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 23
So Yeon was startled by Seo Jun’s dangerously reckless behavior and shot him a reproachful glance when no one was looking, but it was useless. The more her shimmering eyes reached him, the tighter Seo Jun only squeezed her hand, threading his fingers firmly through hers.
In truth, Seo Jun’s inner turmoil was the complete opposite of the smiling face he showed while enjoying the photo session.
Ever since Manager Bong had told him a few hours earlier that Gu Won Hoo’s partner was Eom So Yeon, Tae Seo Jun had been anything but merely uncomfortable. It wasn’t just irritation—it was a deeply unpleasant feeling, as if something belonging to him had been taken, scraping at his nerves raw.
That was precisely why he’d paced restlessly in his room before coming down to the lobby, though stepping out in front of reporters had been an entirely impulsive move. He simply couldn’t bear seeing Eom So Yeon standing so amiably beside another man.
So he had to do something—anything.
Something to vex her, to fluster her so thoroughly that she’d look only at him.
“……!”
Please, just let go of my hand! Stop doing this!
Just from her trembling eyes, he could almost hear her voice.
“…….”
If you hate it so much, why don’t you try pulling your hand away yourself?
Their quiet, private tussle continued until they finally left the hotel lobby.
Starting was easy; restarting was hard. In the past, he’d jumped in fearlessly, having nothing to lose. But things were different now.
Didn’t he have something precious—something worth protecting at all costs, even if it took his whole life? Even if the path ahead was a minefield, it was a road he’d willingly chosen, so So Yeon never once crossed the line she’d drawn for herself. No, she absolutely must not cross it.
Yet, in front of Tae Seo Jun, that boundary kept blurring and crumbling.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
Finally…some communication. Love triangle at this point is surprising and yup it’s gonna be awkward 😑.
Why do I get the feeling that she’s not going to tell him? Haah
I know the revelation is not gonna happen😀, but the ml is just..🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️