The man’s gaze quickly scanned Arin from head to toe. Objectively, she was a beautiful woman. Dressed up more than usual for the wedding, the abundant frills following the neckline, her slender and straight collarbones, and the prettily exposed shoulder lines were enticing.
Her off-shoulder sky-blue dress tightly hugged her waist and emphasized her relatively wide hips, showcasing her figure. The length of the dress, reaching just enough to cover her slender shins, gave off a pure yet sensual vibe.
If someone were to pick the most beautiful woman here, she would undoubtedly rank high.
“That’s why I came personally.”
“You’re insane,” Arin spat, looking at the man with disgust, but he didn’t even flinch.
“Don’t be coy. You must be lonely these days.”
“Who says?”
“I’ve heard all about it.”
Arin was flustered by the man’s confident words.
“I think I know a way to solve that. Being a chaebol wife and then discarded, you must miss the lavish lifestyle.”
The man’s eyes darkened instantly, and then they were filled with lust.
“Well, it’s not pleasant feeling like I’m picking up someone’s leftovers, but for you, I’ll make an exception.”
His face suddenly drew closer to Arin. She screamed and pushed him away.
“Are you out of your mind?”
It was revolting.
Jae-hyuk always had a pleasant white musk scent, but this man reeked of a pungent mix of tobacco and strong perfume. The overwhelming, unpleasant smell made her want to block her nose.
“I’m going to scream. Right now.”
Comparing him to Jae-hyuk, who was meticulous about self-care, the man before her had shirt buttons that seemed on the verge of popping.
The man laughed at Arin, finding her pathetic.
“I told you. Call for help. But unless Jae-hyuk shows up, it’s impossible to face KK Group.”
The man twisted his lips as he spoke.
“Ah, of course, Jae-hyuk won’t come. He’s done with you.”
Arin’s face turned pale at the man’s words, trembling like an aspen.
‘KK Group…? Am I completely at his mercy? What should I do?’
KK Group dominated South Korea’s food industry, maintaining popularity with dozens of hit products every year.
‘It’s right before the ceremony starts, so most guests would be in the hall. This floor only has my sister’s wedding, so the staff would be there too. Besides…’
Without anyone to stand up to KK Group’s son, known for his immense love for his children, opposing the man was akin to challenging KK Group.
‘Please… anyone, just save me. Please.’
Her silent scream went unheard, with not even a shadow of a person nearby.
The realization that no one was there to help brought greater fear and despair.
“Let go, let me go.”
The man aggressively grabbed her wrist. Struggling against the man, much larger than her, was futile.
Arin was dragged helplessly by the man’s rough hand.
“Don’t act pricey. Today, I’ll just take your contact. Just say ‘yes’ and give it to me. I’m not so shameless as to make a scene in public.”
At the end of the corridor, the man pulled Arin behind a pillar, out of sight, and pinned her against the wall.
“It’s your first time, so it should be somewhere nice. Tonight at 7, Mireu Hotel, 19th floor.”
Arin shivered with fear as the man’s whispering voice echoed in her ears.
“But you know, even if I let you go now, don’t think of running away. I know where you are. Jeju Memorials.”
The man knew where she was.
“H-how do you know that?”
At Arin’s question, the man curled his lips.
“Is there anything that the future head of KK Group doesn’t know? And to me, ruining a mere shop is as easy as stepping on a worm.”
Arin’s face turned pale at the man’s threat.
“Don’t be unreasonable. But remember this. If I have to drag you forcibly, I won’t be this gentlemanly. Be smart and come to the hotel tonight. Let’s have a peaceful time. We’re going to be together for a lifetime.”
Chills ran down her spine, and she felt utter despair.
His words weren’t just mere threats. If he was from KK Group, he had the power to carry them out.
‘It’s over. Everything.’
Overwhelmed by despair, Arin closed her eyes, feeling the disgusting sensation on her cheek.
“Think well…”
That’s when it happened.
A thud sound echoed, and the hand that had been on her cheek fell away.
‘What’s happening…?’
She opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was the man, who had been leering at her moments ago, now holding his cheek in shock.
“Do you want to die?”
At the same time, a pleasant white musk scent calmed her churning stomach.
It was Jae-hyuk.
Arin’s heart fluttered. She couldn’t believe it. She felt like crying at the sight of his broad back shielding her.
‘I hated him so much. I resented him so much. Is it really him…?’
Thump, thump.
Her heart raced, now not from fear, but something different. Was it a misattribution of arousal, often mentioned in psychology?
When she had met Jae-hyuk before, she felt heartbroken and pained.
‘But now it’s different, what are these feelings?’
Her heart was a whirlwind of complex emotions.
She looked down at her wrist, where the man’s grip had left a painful mark.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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