“If your feelings change, tell me anytime. I’ll keep waiting.”
A force tightened around Lajin’s lips. She couldn’t say, ‘Is this a joke too much?’ because Sunwoo’s eyes seemed to convey an indescribable emotion.
‘Probably just a misunderstanding. Why would Sunwoo…’
Ah. Then she clutched her chest.
‘Is it a seizure again?’
Lajin often had seizures.
Because she had lived her life always tense, paying attention to her surroundings.
So, she had developed the habit of eating slowly and carefully, and she would skip meals entirely on days leading up to important appointments.
Even though she didn’t eat much in the just now.
It seemed like her adoptive parents’ situation was too shocking.
“Lajin, are you okay? You don’t look well.”
“Ah, yes. Oppa, be careful driving.”
“…Sure.”
Lajin left Sunwoo behind and started walking towards the company.
As she turned the corner, she took out her phone from her bag and called Sukyoung.
But there was no answer. Young-ho was the same. Helplessly, she called Yujin.
[Dashi] Ugh. Why are you calling me with what dignity?“Are your parents at home?”
[Dashi] No, they went out.“If they come back, tell them to call me immediately. Straight away.”
[Dashi] Hey, you…!Lajin ended the call like that.
Somehow, she felt like Sukyoung and Young-ho were trying to avoid her calls.
‘I should go see them.’
Meanwhile, after the confrontation with his grandfather, Jaehun.
“Why does your expression look so rotten?”
“Do you need to ask when you don’t know?”
“If I knew, would I ask?”
“I did tell you.”
Jaehun said with a sullen expression.
“I have no intention of getting married.”
Chairman Seo shouted as if frustrated.
“Hey! How long is this bastard going to stay alone? Does he think he’s going to live for a thousand years? We don’t know what will happen tomorrow!”
“Health check results are shared with me. Your bone density and muscle mass are excellent. Your physical age is young as well.”
“What if you get into an accident all of a sudden?”
“To prevent accidents in advance, you hired an excellent assistant. Especially your security team, compared to the bodyguard teams of national leaders from various countries, is absolutely not inferior.”
“So what do I do? This brat is making his father’s nerves tangle.”
“Don’t exaggerate. How is that my fault?”
Without a word, Chairman Seo pounded his chest with his fist as he looked at his grandson.
“What’s the reason? If you quickly bring DoMoon Group to your side, things will go smoothly. More than anything, Seo Young likes you.”
Likes.
Jaehun thought of Lajin.
“Even among those who date and marry, there are countless breakups, and many who strategically get along well.”
Jaehun, lost in thoughts about Lajin, did not react.
Finally feeling that his grandson began to listen to him, Chairman Seo, feeling excited, said, “Jaehun. Think carefully. Growing up in a similar environment allows understanding each other. When it’s tough, emotionally and physically, they become each other’s support. And when a child comes into the picture, the atmosphere changes. It’s like the driving force for living amplifies.”
Then, whether that’s the case or not, Chairman Seo smiled contentedly, recalling the times when his children were born.
“Looking at children who resemble me and my wife, I feel full even without eating.”
Jaehun propped his chin and tilted his head.
Children who resemble me, and… children who resemble my wife.
A slight interest arose.
“Through the stability and sense of belonging that one cannot feel alone, efficiency will be further enhanced.”
Enhanced efficiency. Those words strongly struck Jaehun’s ears.
Full even without eating, and efficiency is increased?
“I understand.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll think about it.”
Well, it seems like that’s the case even now.
When he sees Lajin eating, even before she starts eating, he feels full.
Thinking about her enjoying the festive noodles he made, he couldn’t help but smile.
How cute. Despite looking like she only frequents upscale restaurants, she has such an adorable taste.
It was the same when she deliciously finished the food Yonsil made at Sodamjeong.
Seeing her fill her cheeks with food like a squirrel, he unknowingly wanted to synchronize his mouth with hers.
Efficiency rises when they’re together, what could that mean?
Especially with the recent contract with James Stewart, it was also negotiated by Lajin.
“Is that really okay? Huh?”
“Yes. So, please don’t call me out like today to lecture me.”
“Ah, okay! But until when do I have to wait? This old man doesn’t have much time left…”
“I will cancel it.”
“Ah, understood! I won’t rush you.”
Damn brat. Although he muttered like that, Chairman Seo couldn’t erase the smile from his face.
“It would be nice if it didn’t take too long.”
Jaehun didn’t respond, but Chairman Seo was satisfied.
Indeed, there was no better bait than the lure of enticing his grandson.
And…
Hmm. Chairman Seo smiled, stroking his chin with his hand.
‘As expected, it’s Secretary Sa.’
The only person who could change Jaehun’s thoughts to this extent was Secretary Sa.
Impressive, but at the same time, Chairman Seo felt a bit regretful.
‘Secretary Sa is quite good.’
Both in character and ability, she was exceptional enough to assist Jaehun perfectly for four years.
Considering the respect people show her, she must also have a remarkable character.
If only her family background supported her, she would have matched well with our Jaehun long ago.
‘It’s regrettable, but nothing can be done. I should call her soon. Give her incentives and discuss Jaehun’s wedding preparations.’
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
