It was at a charity event held overseas, in the shadowy place where a despicable sexual harassment took place, and the victim turned out to be Ju Hyerim.
It was a somewhat awkward situation to intervene in. He didn’t have a particularly strong sense of justice, and the fact that the perpetrator was a fairly high-ranking figure made it difficult to step forward easily.
Ihyeon first called the police stationed at the event venue, and the situation was quickly resolved. However, the problem occurred next.
The news extensively covered the issue, but the roles of the perpetrator and the victim were reversed in an instant. On Ju Hyerim’s side, they were desperately looking for the whistleblower at that time. Only that whistleblower held the key to solving her injustice.
Ihyeon, who had been indifferent and turning away from the incident, changed his mind with Yura’s words when he came to meet Yugeon.
“Whose words do you think are true?”
“A woman.”
“Why are you so sure?”
“Because I saw it.”
Yura, unable to conceal her surprise, rolled her eyes and scolded Ihyeon.
“But still, you’re just standing still?”
“It’s none of my business.”
“Let’s not live our lives like that. I’m not asking for righteousness, but let’s live morally.”
Ihyeon was indifferent to others’ lives. He didn’t care about someone’s injustice because it didn’t bring him any harm or benefit. However, he was moved by Yura’s standard of “moral.”
Through the bodyguard who always followed him, Ihyeon contacted Ju Hyerim and handed over a video of the situation, completely reversing the case.
Having escaped from the unjust frame, Ju Hyerim, who had become a perpetrator, had promised to succeed and pay off this debt.
Ihyeon decided to use Ju Hyerim’s sense of indebtedness to him.
Yura took Song Minwoo to a restaurant that had been her favorite since college. There was nothing special, just an ordinary meal, but she could proudly boast that the taste was better than anywhere else.
As expected, Song Minwoo showed pleasure on his face throughout the meal. Yura was pleased that her choice was not wrong.
After finishing the meal and even drinking the coffee from the vending machine in front of the restaurant, Song Minwoo expressed gratitude repeatedly, saying it was a different experience.
While slowly walking from the parking lot to the Songlim Art Center to digest the meal, Song Minwoo gave a definite answer to the proposal.
He promised to meet with the artists soon, saying that Yun Gaeun, the violinist, also wanted to perform in Korea this time.
When they arrived in front of the art center building, Song Minwoo extended his hand.
“Well then, I hope you create a great performance.”
“I truly appreciate it.”
The warmth felt from the gently clasped hands conveyed a different feeling than Ihyeon’s firm grip. It felt like he was a good person.
On the other hand, he thought that Ihyeon’s warmth, which held firmly, was better than this warmth. He smiled faintly at the sensation.
“Is married life enjoyable?”
“Well, it’s the same as others.”
Yura smiled casually at the abrupt question. There was nothing to judge whether it was fun or not. They each did what they had to do in their positions, and the small disturbances that occurred in between were everything.
Ah, maybe it wasn’t that small. It was when she awkwardly raised the corners of her mouth, recalling the last meeting with O Sejin and Baek Ihyeon.
“Jin Yura.”
Yura turned her head with a startled face at the sudden voice.
“Hello?”
“I…”
“Nice to meet you, Pianist O Sejin. I’m Song Minwoo from A&J Management.”
“Oh, hello. I’ve heard a lot about you.”
At the moment Sejin was about to say something, Song Minwoo suddenly interjected, temporarily halting the awkward situation that could have ensued with Sejin’s cunning. Yura’s indifferent gaze shifted into the empty space, observing Sejin quickly changing his facial expression.
“I’ve heard a lot too. How are your hands these days?”
“What? What do you mean…”
Yura narrowed her eyes slightly at Song Minwoo’s somewhat impolite words. She didn’t forget to turn her eyes to check Sejin’s expression.
There was no information in the data she had about O Sejin’s health. Perhaps, as a musician, he might be hiding something about his hands. It could be crucial depending on his condition.
However, Song Minwoo’s abrupt mention of such a thing on their first meeting left a lingering discomfort.
Although they had met twice so far, he had not behaved inappropriately. If anything, he had been overly polite, making this behavior even more perplexing.
“Oh, I was impolite. I apologize.”
Seeing Sejin’s face instantly freezing, Song Minwoo belatedly apologized, arranging his manners as if he were making up for it. However, the apology didn’t feel entirely sincere. Yura carefully observed Song Minwoo’s reaction to O Sejin.
He seemed surprised at the expression that looked polite but held a hint of contempt. Soon, Song Minwoo brightened his expression as if nothing had happened and extended his hand towards her.
“I’ll contact you again soon.”
“Yes, Representative Song.”
“Please give my regards to your husband.”
Mentioning Ihyeon somehow felt like teasing O Sejin, but Yura pretended not to notice and smiled politely, bowing her head.
As Song Minwoo waited for a taxi not far from the platform, Sejin caught Yura’s arm as if he wanted to talk.
“Let’s talk for a moment.”
Yura fidgeted around, shook off Sejin’s hand, and politely expressed her refusal.
“I’m sorry. If you have something to say, Representative…!”
“Enough with the damned representative talk.”
When Sejin raised his voice, the gazes of passersby seemed to follow them. Yura, who coolly withdrew her hand, whispered sarcastically to calm him down.
“Many eyes are watching. Keep your manners.”
As Sejin coughed awkwardly, he once again engaged in a conversation veiled in politeness.
“I would like to have a quiet conversation. Team Leader Jin.”
Yura could roughly guess what he wanted to say from his firm tone.
Perhaps Ihyeon had informed Jinho about the incident that day, or he suddenly received an order not to attend rehearsals anymore. Perhaps it was the best patience he could show from Ihyeon’s perspective.
Of course, like Ihyeon said, she anticipated that there might be a strange article in the media, enjoying exaggeration and provocation. She sought Jinho’s help in case there was a need. Thanks to Ihyeon’s prompt actions, the cumbersome procedures disappeared, and she felt somewhat relieved.
Sejin was sure to bring up that matter. Yura wondered how to handle it, but since Sejin didn’t seem like he would back down, Yura sighed softly and gestured towards the office.
“Let’s go to my office.”
Consistently composed, Yura led him to the office. As they entered the lobby, exchanging greetings with passing employees and heading towards the elevator, Yura nodded lightly as Director Kwon, Jinho’s secretary, approached them. In response, Director Kwon respectfully nodded to Sejin.
“Pianist O Sejin, the CEO requests your presence.”
Sejin, with a face full of displeasure, looked at Yura. However, as Yura was also unaware of the situation, she decided to follow the priority.
“It would be better to meet the CEO first.”
Reluctantly, Sejin, who had been frowning, followed Director Kwon. Yura, unexpectedly finding herself in this situation, initially felt relief and considered ways to avoid the situation. With an afternoon meeting scheduled, she couldn’t leave the office, so she sighed and moved forward.
Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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