It was not a completely non-existent story, and she thought there was a possibility of turning the table in the future. Since Somin was saying such things without hesitation, Mi-joo had no reason to refuse.
It was the first time Mi-joo had heard of this. In prestigious households and chaebols, it seemed that arranged marriages had been continued through adult promises since childhood.
‘Then, her style and personality probably won’t be a problem for the union of the two families.’
As long as the families were connected, their power and wealth expanded. However, considering Si-yoon’s education and Director Kim’s character, a woman like Somin would not have been welcomed. Mi-joo was puzzled.
“I don’t really want to disclose my relationship with oppa in detail.”
Somin provocatively dropped a subtle comment while flaunting her nails.
“Oh, is that your house over there?”
“Yeah.”
Somin’s eyes widened at Mi-joo’s informal language.
“Since Ho So-min seems to like informal language, I’ll speak informally too.”
“Well, it’s low-class. Since we’ve just met, let’s be polite to each other as much as possible.”
So-min, finding her manners again, changed her attitude, shaking off her elegance.
“How did you know about my house? Did you stalk me? Or did you leak personal information?”
“Enough, if you’re married, you should live together. Why live separately? Before accusing me of leaking personal information, shouldn’t you check if Ms. Choi Mi-joo followed the proper procedure for her marriage?”
What does she know to say such things? Does she even know that our marriage is a business based on a contract? Mi-joo became uneasy.
“I’m here because I use this place as my studio. What’s so strange about that?”
In response to Mi-joo’s words, So-min answered with a sarcastic tone, as if she found it ridiculous.
“If you’re going to deceive, do it more cleverly.”
So-min spoke with displeasure, tapping her finger in front of Mi-joo. She was a person whose affection wavered with just one finger or gesture.
“Just because you visit my brother’s house! I know that much about your level.”
“Sneaky… Even if we live separately, what does that have to do with you, Ho So-min?”
“The cost of living is outrageous, and studying is not going well. It’s embarrassing to go back without achieving anything. In the end, it’s one of the choices those women make, finding a man with some money and clinging to him. Isn’t that a very common story?”
“Yes, it’s such a common story that even listening to it is tiring.”
Although Si-yoon and Mi-joo’s feelings were now directed toward each other, Mi-joo felt uneasy because it was true that they had entered into a contract based on money. Mi-joo put both hands on the table and fidgeted with a glass. She needed to figure out how to get out of this situation.
As if gaining momentum, So-min looked at her sparkling nails and arrogantly spoke.
“Oh! There’s one more thing. More wicked and weak women sometimes engage in a fake marriage with local men or men with citizenship. They try to create a reason to stay here somehow.”
‘Does this woman really know everything in advance? Is she waiting for me to confess with my own mouth?’
Mi-joo’s heart became restless. So-min approached the dining table and lowered her voice as if she would reveal a secret.
“Shall I tell you one thing? Even if you register your marriage here, it’s nothing if you don’t register it in Korea. Do you know that?”
“……”
“Do you think my brother will leave the foundation and live here forever?”
Mi-joo’s heart sank, remembering what Si-yoon had said at the beginning of the contract.
At that time, those words sounded so reassuring, but now Mi-joo felt that those words might become a poison for herself and a loophole for Si-yoon.
“Looking at your expression, I don’t need to say more. Since your head doesn’t seem bad, I’ll tell you one more thing.”
“It’s okay.”
“I understand. Ms. Choi Mi-joo’s circumstances.”
So-min, in a peculiar way, comforted Mi-joo, who was trying to get up, and seated her again.
“The hidden women of chaebols are not just you. Every household has one or two.”
Being called to sit down with absurd advice, Mi-joo, feeling like a fool for listening to So-min’s words, couldn’t interrupt her story.
“Stay quiet and tidy up. Don’t be greedy and ruin your life by trying to come out into the world for no reason. Our brother is not stupid until the end. He’ll come back to his senses after playing a bit. I’m not worried about my brother, but I’m subtly worried about you.”
Mi-joo’s helpless eyes shook in all directions.
“Even if you’re deeply in love with him now, why wouldn’t you announce yourself to the world? Kim Si-yoon of Taehan Foundation. If you think about the reason, you’ll find out how Choi Mi-joo should behave in the future.”
“……”
“Be discreet, take care of yourself, and disappear. Before you experience firsthand how someone with money can ruin a person, who has tasted money improperly, ruins someone with money.”
Suppressing the rising anger, Mi-joo looked at So-min. She forced herself to speak with strength in her voice.
“Even if I were to disappear after staying quietly, do you think Si-yoon will go to you? It might be a delusion.”
“What are you saying!”
“Even if there’s a breakup between us, he won’t go to you. You’re definitely not Si-yoon’s style.”
“Whether it’s Oppa’s style or not, it’s a family affair. Do you think Oppa will listen to what the chairman says and follow it without question?”
That’s right. If it were Grandfather, he would greatly respect him. Still, Mi-joo wanted to deliver a final blow.
“Even if you meet with you can’t handle the family pressure, your life with him will eventually become just a shell. It must be great.”
“Hey! Who do you think you are to not understand what I’m saying!”
So-min’s sharp voice echoed in the cafe, and finally, she, who couldn’t control her temper, stood up and hit the table with her handbag, making a loud noise.
Puk.
With that momentum, the water glass on the table toppled and broke. Other customers in the cafe looked at her in surprise, and the cafe manager approached So-min with a serious expression.
Once again, sensing that it would be complicated if the police were called for violence or disturbance, So-min rolled her eyes in bewilderment.
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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