Feeling relieved like a thorn was removed from her side after confirming it wasn’t just an excuse and even receiving a positive response, she was about to extend her hand to Song Minwoo. Suddenly, a large hand obscured her vision, followed by a cold and irritated voice.
“Where are you looking?”
“Oh, oppa.”
Startled, Yura turned to face Ihyeon, who had made his presence known. Ihyeon briefly glanced at her before turning his sharply honed gaze to Song Minwoo.
“What is it?”
Sensing a potential misunderstanding and wanting to avoid any rudeness, Yura quickly introduced Song Minwoo.
“This is the representative of the artist we requested for the performance.”
Ihyeon withdrew his hand from Yura’s grip and inquired.
“A&J Management’s Song Minwoo?”
“Do you know me?”
Song Minwoo was surprised at Ihyeon’s instant recognition, as was Yura.
Ihyeon surprisingly lacked interest in the arts and wasn’t particularly inclined towards enjoying it. So, it was curious for Yura that he recognized the representative of a management agency for artists active abroad.
Observing Yura’s eyes shimmering with curiosity, Ihyeon softened his gaze. He then naturally wrapped his arm around Yura’s shoulder and looked at Song Minwoo.
“Since my wife works in this field, I’ve naturally developed a lot of interest.”
Yura smiled awkwardly, feeling strange and uneasy with the term ‘wife.’
It wasn’t incorrect or inappropriate, but she involuntarily clenched her fingertips in embarrassment. Though it was a natural title for a married couple, it felt particularly odd being addressed as such publicly for the first time.
“Ah, you must be Vice President Baek Ihyeon of CH, the subject of rumors?”
Yura was more surprised that Song Minwoo knew Baek Ihyeon than the other way around, especially under the guise of rumors. Before Ihyeon could respond, she hurried to understand the nature of these rumors.
“Rumors?”
“The marriage between Team Leader Jin Yura and Vice President Baek Ihyeon has been quite a topic in the industry.”
Yura was confused about whose fame had made their marriage a topic of discussion. She wasn’t a renowned international event planner. Therefore, this fame seemed to belong to Baek Ihyeon.
With his exceptional business acumen and handsome looks, a man known as the idol of the corporate world domestically, could he also have such influence abroad? Yura saw Baek Ihyeon in a new light.
Wondering if marrying such a successful and attractive man was the right choice, she also contemplated the gossip that would arise after their divorce in two years.
Embarrassed and uncomfortable, she focused only on Ihyeon’s chest when Song Minwoo extended his hand for a handshake.
“Since it seems like you’re on your honeymoon, I hope you have a pleasant time. I’ll contact you later regarding the performance proposal.”
“Yes, I’ll look forward to a favorable response.”
Yura smiled brightly, shaking his hand. Soon after, Song Minwoo respectfully bowed to Ihyeon and gracefully left.
As Yura blankly stared at where Song Minwoo disappeared, Ihyeon’s touch reached her chin. Lifting her gaze, she saw Ihyeon’s displeased face.
“Do you fancy that kind of face?”
“What?”
“You smiled so prettily at him.”
Yura’s face quickly turned red.
She awkwardly pushed Ihyeon’s hand away and avoided his gaze. Ihyeon again placed his hand on her shoulder, suggesting a walk on the beach.
Squinting under the scorching sun, Ihyeon skillfully put sunglasses on her, tickling her heart with his unexpectedly delicate care.
‘Since when was he this affectionate?’
Yura suppressed her urge to retort sharply.
Acknowledging his tenderness and thoughtfulness would mean accepting something she wasn’t ready to admit. She feared revealing feelings she hadn’t even acknowledged to herself yet.
Ihyeon was a perceptive man. He had keenly sensed the subtle atmosphere between her and Oh Sejin in the practice room, so he would easily see through her based on any insignificant comment.
She didn’t want to reveal these unclear feelings to anyone yet.
After all, they were only going to be married for two years, and to Ihyeon, she was just a convenient partner needed for his purposes.
“What are you thinking about?”
“Nothing.”
“Really? Is someone like Song Minwoo your type?”
“Why do you keep going on about my type?”
“Really? Is someone like Song Minwoo your type?”
“What’s with this talk about types all of a sudden?”
Yura internally scolded Ihyeon, not daring to reveal her true preference.
‘No, your face is my type.’
Ihyeon suddenly halted his stride, causing Yura to glare at him suspiciously through her sunglasses.
Under the sun, Ihyeon’s pale skin seemed to shine unnaturally. As if he were some deity, glowing under sunlight. A man already radiant in his own right.
It seemed Ihyeon was oblivious to the intense stares from the numerous couples on the beach.
Yura noticed women throwing admiring glances at him, resembling flirtation, while men looked on with obvious envy. It was apparent to everyone except, seemingly, Ihyeon himself. Or perhaps, he knew but simply didn’t care.
As Yura parted her lips to speak, Ihyeon’s breath brushed against them. Her face, already flushed, scanned the surroundings.
“We’re surrounded by people. What are you doing?”
“That’s why I gave you sunglasses.”
“What?”
“Nobody recognizes you.”
“No.”
Yura’s intention to protest was swallowed back. This man, who rendered agreements meaningless by arguing about responsibility, seemed intent on indulging at every opportunity. Little did Yura know that a mere word would lead to such calamity.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
