‘Ah, right. She’s like this. That man is the son of this woman.’
After meeting Madam Seo, Arin realized how foolish and naive she had been to waver towards Jaehyuk.
“I don’t need Madam’s money.”
“What?”
Fury filled Arin’s eyes.
“If you want to arrange a marriage, convince your son, not me.”
“What?”
“I clearly said I wanted a divorce. It’s not me, but Ban Jaehyuk who doesn’t want it.”
The past hurts and fears were still vivid, and the mere presence of Madam Seo made her heart race with fear.
‘Don’t let her control you. It’s all over. Just the past. All in the past.’
Arin gripped her fists so tightly her veins bulged.
“You’re always like this. Trying to control people with money. And you’re still stingy for what you have.”
Provoked by Arin’s defiance, Madam Seo shouted.
“How dare you lecture me. Have you lost your mind?”
“Madam Seo.”
Madam Seo was taken aback by Arin’s bold reply.
To her, Arin had always been just a powerless creature, easy to manipulate and discard.
Like being bitten by a dog she had raised.
“You, to me, Madam Seo…”
Madam Seo’s face cracked.
‘Strange.’
She had always thought it natural to belong to Jaehyuk’s family, as her parents had been loyal to the VAN Group. Madam Seo’s words were law to her.
There was no doubt.
But leaving Jaehyuk, she began to doubt what she had thought was natural. She realized how foolish those thoughts were.
Arin’s heart fluttered at the sight of Madam Seo’s expression, one she had never seen before.
“Let me ask you, please. Make sure Jaehyuk does not appear before me. I have no intention of being entangled with the VAN Group. So, there will be no more complying with your unreasonable demands. I’ll be leaving now.”
Arin stood up and walked towards the door.
“Are you crazy?”
Madam Seo’s clear voice echoed from behind.
Just as she reached for the doorknob, it happened.
“Sit down, I haven’t finished talking.”
“…….”
“Hey, Choi Arin, really. Chief Cheon.”
At Madam Seo’s command, a large man blocked Arin’s path. An overwhelming sense of intimidation enveloped her.
Arin glared at the man with all her might.
“Please step aside.”
“Madam hasn’t finished speaking. Please sit down.”
“Shall I mention this to Jaehyuk?”
“……What?”
For the first time, Madam Seo’s face showed cracks.
“Should I tell Jaehyuk what Madam is doing right now to get you to step aside?”
“Choi Arin!”
“I clearly handed over the divorce papers three years ago. It’s Jaehyuk who hasn’t filed them. But why have you been forcing me to divorce since last time?”
A sense of unease filled the air.
Madam Seo knew she had handed over the divorce papers. Thus, she was aware that the reason the divorce hadn’t been finalized lay with her son.
But why?
Thinking about it, Arin realized the relationship between Madam Seo and Jaehyuk.
‘Madam can’t do anything about Jaehyuk. Unable to act directly, she’s trying to use me to influence him.’
The idea that Jaehyuk might be Madam Seo’s weak point crossed her mind.
‘They never seemed close. But that didn’t mean they had a bad relationship. He always obeyed her.’
Despite his compliance, their relationship had clearly soured now.
And Madam Seo’s reaction confirmed Arin’s suspicions.
“You, you, just try it. Will Jaehyuk believe you or his mother?”
Madam Seo’s usually composed face crumbled completely.
‘Right. That’s why she’s pressuring me like this.’
A strange sense of satisfaction surged in Arin.
Somehow, facing Madam Seo now seemed easier than before.
Arin took out her phone.
‘It might be a bluff, but it’s worth a try. This is the only way out.’
Madam Seo wouldn’t let her leave easily. There was no other way.
Convinced this was the best course of action, she spoke.
“Then I’ll make the call and see.”
In truth, she didn’t have Jaehyuk’s number.
After leaving that house, she had deleted his number and discarded her old phone.
“You wretch.”
Madam Seo ground her teeth, glaring at Arin.
‘Don’t run. Don’t back down.’
Arin clenched her fist so tight her nails dug into her palm.
For a short time, a silent battle of wills ensued between the two women.
Then, after a moment,
“Chief Cheon, let her go.”
At Madam Seo’s command, her henchman, Chief Cheon, questioned.
“Madam.”
“Step aside.”
With the obstacle gone, Arin nodded slightly to Madam Seo and left the room.
Madam Seo glared murderously at the door Arin had exited through. Her red-manicured nail snapped off.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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