“Could it be that you only brought the article?”
With an expectant expression, Reporter Yu took out an envelope containing photos from his bag.
“Did you come all the way here without evidence? And when a third-rate journalist like me readily accepts a meeting, I thought Director would have some expectations and preparations.”
With a dismissive attitude, Reporter Yu gestured to open the envelope. However, Siyoon, without any intention of opening it, simply looked down at the envelope.
“This is a photo of Choi Miju meeting someone.”
“Hmm.”
Siyoon chuckled softly.
“I’m not someone who confines people, and Miju can freely go anywhere and meet anyone. I don’t want to deal with unnecessary photos that tarnish her reputation.”
As Siyoon tried to get up from the sofa, Reporter Yu, feeling desperate, quickly grabbed the envelope.
“It will change if you look.”
Opening the envelope, he took out the photos and presented them to Siyoon. Siyoon, without any intention of looking, simply lowered the envelope.
“It’s a photo of Choi Miju sitting in an outdoor cafe. And on the opposite side of Miju, as Reporter Yu said, there is a man.”
Siyoon’s eyebrows twitched for a moment when he saw the photo, but soon he returned to a composed expression. He sat back on the sofa, took the photo from Reporter Yu’s hand, and checked the shooting date at the bottom.
It was when Miju was in the United States, and Siyoon was busy in Korea with the establishment of the cultural foundation.
Instead of wondering who took this photo and why, Siyoon was more curious about why Miju staged such an atmosphere while meeting Sooyoung.
Sooyoung’s hand wasn’t touching Miju’s face. It was just an angle that created a strange atmosphere. However, it was a moment when jealousy, dormant in Siyoon’s heart, flared up.
“Do you know who that man is?”
Yes, a very familiar face. It was the writer Sooyoung.
Siyoon checked the shooting date at the bottom of the photo. It was when Miju was in the United States, and Siyoon was busy in Korea with the establishment of the cultural foundation.
Siyoon became more curious about why Miju staged such an atmosphere while meeting Sooyoung, rather than who took this photo and why.
“It doesn’t matter. Miju has already been introduced in the media as an orphan. Excuses like being an older brother or a relative won’t work.”
Although he was smoothly delivering prepared words, Reporter Yu’s throat tightened in the face of the man who looked at him without blinking.
Sensing that, Siyoon picked up the crystal water bottle on the table, filled his glass, and handed it to Reporter Yu.
‘He remains composed even in such a situation. How can I break someone who doesn’t even blink when presented with a photo of a bride-to-be meeting another man before marriage?’
He realized that the reporters he had met before were on a different level.
“Why bother publishing such an article?”
“For public interest.”
“Public interest?”
“Yes, you both already filed for marriage in the United States. The date the photos were taken also coincides with the period when you maintained a marital relationship. However, you, instead of your husband, were photographed in such a pose with another man?”
Each of Reporter Yu’s explanations pierced Siyoon’s heart like needles, but Siyoon maintained a nonchalant expression.
“Society’s moral compass emphasizing morality. By exposing their absurdities, it signals the need for true moral restoration.”
“Well, if it were a student, they might have been praised. It could even be an interesting thesis topic. However, the person in this photo is neither a member of the social elite nor a public figure whose face and actions are exposed to society.”
“Yes, but he will become someone related to the Taehan Foundation. Does Taehan Foundation, an educational institution, just accept someone who engages in such encounters? Aren’t they applying a too lenient moral standard only to themselves?”
“I know this man too.”
Unexpectedly, Reporter Yu lost words for a moment, but then he began his counterattack.
“What’s more interesting is that you met someone known to your husband and induced such an affectionate pose. Oh my…”
Reporter Yu raised his arms as if in disbelief.
“Induced?”
Siyoon laughed unexpectedly and then asked coldly.
“Why would Yu Siyeon, the journalist, publish such an article? Do you need money?”
‘Finally, he asked!’ The moment money was mentioned, a victorious smile flashed across Reporter Yu’s face.
“Does it have any value as money?”
For a moment, Reporter Yu hesitated.
‘Should I mention a not-so-impressive amount, or should I immediately threaten to publish the article?’
Any option was exciting. However, the next words from Siyoon dampened Reporter Yu’s boiling enthusiasm.
“I think you’re under some kind of illusion. I’m saying there is absolutely no value as money. When you skipped the publicity office and came straight to me, you must have wanted something through me. Money or whatever.”
“What kind of talk is this?” Reporter Yu blinked in astonishment.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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