“How could things turn out this way.”
Until she entered the main gate, she hadn’t even imagined. That she would meet this person.
It was the last person in the world she wanted to encounter. Last time, it was inevitable since he came to her… but she definitely didn’t want to run into him like this.
‘I was just buying canelés and choosing a scarf for Madam Seo’s upcoming birthday at the accessories counter on the first floor.’
Why did she have to go there?
Someone tapped her shoulder, and when she turned, she was face to face with the last person she wanted to see, the right-hand person of that man.
She refused to follow at their request, but her eyes met Madam Seo’s.
In the past, when Madam Seo entered her space, she didn’t feel as tense as she did now.
Was it because she encountered her in an unfamiliar place?
Arin’s body stiffened the moment her eyes met Madam Seo’s.
Following Madam Seo into the private lounge, it felt suffocating.
“You really bring yourself to meet him again.”
“…….”
Her throat tightened.
“Why did you call me?”
She barely managed to utter a word, trying to steady her breath.
As Arin’s hoarse voice escaped her dry lips, Madam Seo’s lips twisted smugly.
“Did you take my last words lightly?”
Arin flinched at the sharp words.
“So you crave another woman’s man that much. I’m utterly embarrassed to even look at Yu-jin.”
Strictly speaking, Jaehyuk was still her husband.
And technically, it wasn’t she who refused to divorce.
Both she and Madam Seo knew that.
‘Knowing that, why are you accusing me…’
But Madam Seo blamed Arin, not her son.
She crossed her legs and glared at Arin with disdain.
That look sent shivers down Arin’s spine. The fear ingrained in her cells was not easily erased.
“Why are you suddenly like this?”
“What do you mean?”
Arin faced Madam Seo’s gaze, which still instilled fear, but steadied herself with deep breaths.
‘She can’t hurt you anymore. It won’t be like before. Don’t be too scared. It’s okay. It’s okay, Choi Arin.’
Madam Seo, displeased with Arin, spoke sharply.
“Words? Are you really asking because you don’t know?”
Arin flinched again at Madam Seo’s cutting words, which only made Madam Seo show more visible distaste.
“Ha. You have no manners. Well, what can you learn from what you’ve seen? Tsk.”
“…….”
“Didn’t I tell you? Don’t misunderstand why Jaehyuk isn’t divorcing you.”
Madam Seo kept pouring out hurtful words, scratching Arin’s heart.
“Do you not know who Jaehyuk loves?”
Madam Seo relentlessly pressed on. Arin clasped her trembling fingers tightly to hide the shaking.
“Didn’t you know Jaehyuk is doing well? He’s with a woman far better than you could ever be. Are you upset to see him trying to settle down?”
‘Yes, this is the kind of person she is.’
“LW Group, what do you think they’re feeling? Sent a prestigious daughter, yet he won’t divorce. Who wouldn’t divorce in such a situation? It’s because of Yu-jin they understand this. You know, I told you? Jaehyuk and Yu-jin have had feelings for each other for a long time.”
It was impossible to forget.
[Doesn’t our Jaehyuk have a girl he likes?]Words Madam Seo repeated countless times during her marriage.
Arin bit her lower lip hard. A bright red droplet formed on her moist lips.
“I didn’t need to go to Jeju Island. And honestly, it’s because Yu-jin tolerates you.”
‘Tolerates me… In front of this woman, I am still nothing more than an insect. She never spoke kindly in the past, and nothing has changed.’
Arin clenched her fists tightly.
“Do you think Jaehyuk married you because you’re pretty? Ha, if it wasn’t for that fortuneteller’s words, someone like you…”
Even a worm will turn if trodden upon too much.
‘I decided not to be trampled by Madam anymore. Don’t let her manipulate you. Don’t look so weak.’
Arin felt her mind cooling down.
“Did you seduce him with your body? What’s the reason for doing this now? What are you lacking? Money? Is that it?”
Madam Seo’s sharp, cold words pierced Arin’s heart.
“Ha, so pathetically. That’s why you don’t take in black-haired beasts.”
Madam Seo sneered. She took out her wallet and began scattering money.
“Take it.”
Ten thousand and hundred thousand won bills were strewn around.
“Need more?”
The money scattered on the table and the floor looked like mere scraps of paper.
Arin’s gaze trembled. She couldn’t take her eyes off the floor.
Money that had value now looked like trash. A surge of emotion welled up inside her.
‘This isn’t right…’
She didn’t want to sell her pride for this money.
Arin clenched her hand tightly and lifted her head. As soon as her eyes met Madam Seo’s, she spoke.
“Just divorce. Then I’ll give you the money you want.”
“…….”
Redness and anger swelled in Arin’s eyes.
“Choi Arin, can’t you hear me?”
Frustrated by her silence, Madam Seo yelled.
“Madam.”
After meeting Jaehyuk, her once warm heart had turned cold. Her confused mind had now cleared.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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