Although the formal contract had yet to be written, Yura was intent on proceeding as long as Baek I-hyun didn’t change his mind.
As Yura was about to retract her hand, I-hyun suddenly tightened his grip, halting her movement.
“Ah, almost forgot something important.”
“What?”
Ignoring Yura’s hint to release her hand, I-hyun pulled it closer, reducing the distance between them. He then mentioned the most crucial aspect of their agreement.
“From now until we divorce, no meeting other men, even in secret.”
Yura snorted in disbelief, unaware that I-hyun had no idea about her lack of romantic experience.
She also failed to grasp the hidden meaning behind his words. It wasn’t about her indiscriminately meeting men; specifically, it was about avoiding Oh Sejin, ensuring she wouldn’t get entangled with him again.
“Compensation for any issues caused by other men is a must, same goes for me.”
“Agreed.”
Yura responded without hesitation, making I-hyun inwardly smile. Focused on the issue of other men, she didn’t delve deeply into the meaning of compensation, playing into I-hyun’s hands.
However, I-hyun deliberately mentioned that name.
“Oh Sejin.”
Yura’s expression hardened at the mention of a name she didn’t want to hear, asserting her innocence firmly.
“Let me be clear. I have no feelings for him, not even a speck.”
I-hyun was relieved to hear her clear rejection of Sejin, solidifying his plans for their contract and future actions.
“Alright, but it’s not about Oh Sejin, that’s the issue.”
Yura frowned at I-hyun’s confident tone, feeling guilty without reason. She had been honest with I-hyun; she harbored no feelings for Sejin but couldn’t assure anything beyond that fact.
Separate from the contract, how to handle Sejin remained a troubling dilemma for her.
Sensing her unease, I-hyun offered reassurance.
“If that guy tries anything, don’t deal with it alone. Tell me.”
This unexpected consideration, or perhaps obligation towards CH’s image, lifted Yura’s spirits, making her feel somewhat elated.
“Wow, even a contract husband can be reassuring at times like this.”
After meeting with Kang Su about the marriage, Yura endured endless nagging for not disclosing her relationship with a man. Surprisingly, the date for the first formal meeting was swiftly set.
Despite the whirlwind pace, Yura trusted in I-hyun’s plans and execution, confident in his exceptional capabilities.
Awaiting I-hyun’s delayed arrival at the gathering, Yura excused herself from the tense room to the parking lot, preferring the cold outdoor air to the suffocating atmosphere inside.
The sunset painted the sky in shades of purple. Lost in thought, Yura found her mind troubled by her father’s last words.
“He’s managed to snag Baek I-hyun, despite living her life so recklessly.”
Her father, indifferent to his daughter and angry at her defiance, now ironically accused Yura of being undutiful, while simultaneously being satisfied with her ‘catching’ Baek I-hyun. His words, implying she had no worth without such an achievement, infuriated her.
“Should I just overturn everything?”
“Don’t even think about it.”
Startled by the unexpected voice, Yura turned to find I-hyun looking at her with a grim expression.
“When did you get here?”
“Just now.”
“Let’s go inside. The elders are already here.”
“Don’t get any ideas.”
As they turned to head to the restaurant, I-hyun’s stern voice made Yura glance back at him.
“I’ve already made my decision, no need to worry.”
“You just did.”
“Sharp ears. It was just a thought.”
“Don’t even have those.”
Yura found it odd that I-hyun was reading so much into her casual words. To any observer, their conversation might seem like that of a real couple, given the seriousness in his voice. It was amusing to her that they were merely contractually bound, yet he seemed so concerned.
Entering the reserved room, I-hyun politely apologized for their late arrival. Yura, masking her unease, sat beside her mother.
“Sorry for being late.”
“Try to be punctual. You might even be late for your own wedding.”
“We won’t be late for the wedding.”
Yura felt bewildered by I-hyun’s demeanor, which she hadn’t seen before. His gaze was warm, a stark contrast to his usual self.
The elders started conversing about the corporations and the economy. Yura, disinterested and unknowledgeable about such topics, quietly focused on her meal.
When the business talk ebbed, I-hyun’s father suggested a fall wedding.
“Spring…”
All eyes turned to I-hyun as he spoke with a firm voice.
“We’ll do it this spring.”
Despite Mi-hee’s reluctance, Yura swallowed hard, feeling I-hyun’s urging gaze. She elegantly put down her spoon and decided to play along with a graceful lie.
“I’ve always dreamed of being an April bride.”
Surprised, Mi-hee and Yura’s mother, Yeong-eun, responded in disbelief.
“Really?”
“You had such a dream?”
Yura, instead of answering, simply smiled softly. She then turned her gaze towards I-hyun, challenging him silently to handle this new twist.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
