“When I attended Taehan University, Director Kim was my thesis advisor. It’s interesting to meet his daughter here.”
The lady scanned Miju with an apologetic expression and a quick glance. Simple attire, a clear impression. She was definitely neither a gold digger nor someone portrayed in the articles.
“Although I don’t know whose daughter you are, you have a good eye for people.”
“Thank you for your assistance. I’m Choi Miju.”
“Choi Miju? It sounds familiar.”
Though Miju still didn’t know, she felt grateful, thinking Siyun would handle this matter, as it might be related to his work.
“Nice to meet you. Director Kim and Professor Kim both have a good eye for people.”
Since it wasn’t flattery, Miju bowed with a thankful heart.
“I apologize for causing a disturbance.”
“No, with so many people these days flaunting their wealth, you did well to assert yourself. Congratulations on your marriage.”
The lady from River Department Store sent a dignified smile to Miju and left.
Miju exited the VVIP lounge and sat in the Sky Lounge.
Even though the place was bustling with people, she wanted to be somewhere where no one paid attention to her.
At that moment, a voice caught Miju’s ear.
“Nice to meet you here.”
Before Miju, a cropped tee and a miniskirt clearly revealed the waist. She lifted her head to check the face, and there stood Somin.
A person seen only once, but someone unforgettable. Someone Miju never wanted to meet again. Yet here they were, meeting like this. Miju wanted to leave, but Somin beat her to it.
“We’re not strangers, shall we sit together?”
“Why bother when there are plenty of seats?”
Miju gestured toward an empty seat, but Somin was already sitting, crossing her legs and flexing her fists. Between her flexed arms, Miju’s chest felt uncomfortably constricted.
“I heard you became a star overnight.”
‘Is this the person? The one who revealed that I’m an orphan? Could she have known that as well?’
Miju clenched her fist under the table.
“You could have told me earlier. You didn’t know I struggled without a family.”
Even though she already knew through investigation, Somin pretended not to know.
“Would it have made a difference?”
“I sponsor students. Since you were young.”
Miju had encountered people who, with meager sponsorship and conspicuous arrogance, sought to feel superior. Somin belonged to the same category.
She didn’t want to engage with such people, but they would keep talking until their arrogance was satisfied. Disliking the idea, Miju stood up first.
“Just a moment.”
Ignoring Somin’s words, Miju picked up her bag.
“Miss Choi Miju, you might regret leaving now.”
For some reason, with an extremely relaxed expression, Somin looked at Miju with a raised face.
“I’m not interested in Yoon Siyun anymore.”
When Siyun’s name came up, Miju paused.
“But I’m quite righteous.”
“What are you trying to say?”
“Sit down. It’s embarrassing to stand in such a crowded place.”
Miju looked around. She felt the gaze of the staff standing, watching her.
“Even if I don’t want to talk like this in a place that stands out and spreads rumors, would Miss Choi Miju meet me separately? I’m going to be the daughter-in-law of Taehan Foundation, after all.”
With a somewhat mocking tone and content, it seemed like Somin had practiced and rehearsed her words. Miju sat back down and looked at Somin.
“I learned about you a bit in the United States. Back then and even now, the relationship between you and my brother was suspicious. Do you know what I mean?”
As if implying that her background check was a thoroughly justified act, she continued.
“I go around digging into people’s lives. Then and now, it’s the same. There’s talent in H.O Group.”
“Don’t casually mention our group’s name!”
Somin’s face turned red with rage. By raising this issue, Miju thought she might not beat around the bush and could reduce the time facing Somin.
“After digging into my background, did you find something to your liking, Miss Hosomin?”
It’s not my fault, but it’s something I don’t want to reveal in front of strangers. Being an orphan, there’s nothing more shocking now that it’s become a news article.
‘Oh, there’s one more thing. Does she know about the contract marriage? There’s no way. Chairman Kim emphasized security, and Siyun and Danny are fully prepared for cargo transportation.’
As expected, Somin brought up a completely different topic.
“Even while Siyun was meeting with his brother, were you meeting other men?”
“I thought I caught some extraordinary game.”
It was actually Somin who was taken aback by Miju’s confident response.
“What the… I’ve seen people act confidently after having affairs in morning dramas, but this is even more than that.”
“Maybe I touched on something wrong, but I’ve never had a relationship or meeting that I needed to hide from Siyun and anyone else.”
“Why are you so confident?”
“People like you, with plenty of possessions, want to show off in front of everyone they meet. But I’m different; I only look at one person.”
Siyun’s words from the morning were empowering. His single phrase made Miju confident like this.
It was a moment of realization of how significant Siyun’s influence was in moving her.
“Do I have to grovel in front of you just because I don’t have a prestigious family or much possession?”
Somin opened her mouth wide and just stared at Miju. Miju picked up her bag and stood up.
“You shouldn’t treat people like that, even if you’re an employer who pays a salary.”
The last words seemed to have a slightly raised voice. The staff, who didn’t know what was going on, were smiling with a sense of relief just from the words.
Miju had nothing more to say, and she turned away with an expression that indicated there was no need for further discussion. Somin, however, wore a contemptuous expression towards Miju.
“Do you think a press release will solve everything!”
Back in the car, Miju calmed her pounding heart. She was planning to meet Siyun, continue shopping and have a meal.
However, unwanted events occurred during a shopping spree and a meeting with Somin, draining all her energy.
“I’ll go home.”
Secretary Im, who had been watching her, drove without saying a word.
In the midst of this, Miju’s phone vibrated.
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
