The eyes that seemed to know everything they had done so far had an unwavering gaze. The phrase “anonymous informant” from the article came to mind. “Could it be, Father?” The evidence was related to Jung-woong’s business and the bill proposed by Congressman Kwon at the time. However, since it wasn’t recent, Kyung-hee didn’t think the anonymous informant could be Jipil. If Jipil had paid attention to this matter, he would have called Jung-woong at the time instead of unexpectedly handing over the evidence to the prosecution now.
Therefore, Kyung-hee suspected that the informant could be another legislator opposing Congressman Kwon or maybe Jaewoo. However, out of the blue, the story about Congressman Kwon came from Jipil.
“Could it be…?”
She wondered if it had something to do with the next chairman position he mentioned. She initially thought it was related to the TK Tower issue, but Kyung-hee disagreed.
There must be a reason for Jipil to do something, and she wanted to find out that reason. However, she hadn’t discovered it yet. She only speculated that Jipil persuaded him because Jaewoo didn’t want to divorce Song Chaeyoon.
But what if Jaewoo wasn’t persuaded simply because he didn’t want a divorce, but because Jipil brought up Congressman Kwon’s corruption allegations during the persuasion?
As the perplexing pieces fell into place, Kyung-hee’s thought process began to run quickly.
“Kyung-hee.”
Kyung-hee, who had been gauging what had transpired between Jipil and Jaewoo, responded to Jipil’s words.
Looking into Kyung-hee’s eyes, Jipil spoke as if coaxing her, “I understand well what you’ve been through because of Jung-woong’s greed. I also know that it’s not easy for you to continue accommodating him even now.”
“…”
“So, I understand your desire to see the fruits of your efforts, but that’s enough.”
Kyung-hee’s eyes reacted subtly.
Even though she hadn’t done anything yet, he was telling her to stop. What could that mean?
As Kyung-hee’s gaze, which had been gauging what had transpired between Jipil and Jaewoo, sharpened, Jipil’s expression changed sharply.
“Father. That he frequently met with Congressman Kwon and had a close relationship, well, that may be true, but linking that to Congressman Kwon’s corruption…”
“Remember Hyun-jeong’s dying wish.”
Kyung-hee’s words came to a halt at the mention of a name she hadn’t heard in a long time.
“He entrusted everything to Jaewoo, asked for your favor until the last moment.”
The person Hyun-jeong looked at until she closed her eyes wasn’t Jaewoo or Seung-woon, but Kyung-hee.
“I, too, grew up without a mother, and Seung-woon and Jung-woong lost their mothers early, so I hoped that Jaewoo and Suhan could grow up under the care of complete parents.”
“…”
“But life doesn’t always go as planned, and I never expected Hyun-jeong to leave so early. However, I felt somewhat relieved because of you, Kyung-hee.”
When Jipil first saw Kyunghee, he didn’t find her particularly likable. However, after seeing Jipil repeatedly express that Hyunjeong was a really good person and that she would make a good match for Jungwoong, Kyunghee was accepted by Jipil.
And Jipil had not regretted the decision he made at that time.
“As much as Hyunjeong trusts you, you’ve done well for Hyunjeong.”
He had done well not only for Hyunjeong but also for everyone in the household.
“Even Jungwoo has found a lot of stability through marrying you.”
Jungwoong, who used to be sharp and always quarreled with Seungwoon, became more amicable after marrying Kyunghee. Since then, the interactions between the siblings became less frequent, and when they did gather, there were more laughter than arguments.
It seemed that being good with people meant something like this.
Furthermore, witnessing Jaewoo taking care of Hyunjeong without difficulty when she was ill, Jipil could alleviate his concerns about Jaewoo feeling a sense of loss after Hyunjeong’s departure.
“Of course, I didn’t expect you to fill Hyunjeong’s void.”
“…”
“But if Jungwoo can’t handle Jaewoo and gets upset, shouldn’t you intervene and help, rather than standing by and encouraging him?”
Listening silently to Jipil’s words, Kyunghee clenched the hand she had placed on her thigh.
As much as Hyunjeong trusts, it’s good for Hyunjeong.
That person, who would have rejected me if I hadn’t acted like a tongue in my mouth, spoke such words, and scorn threatened to spread unchecked.
Her tightly clenched fist trembled minutely. The emotions she had kept calm throughout now swirled unsteadily, and reason became blurred.
Thinking that if she continued to confront Jipil like this, she might end up saying words that would only make things worse, Kyunghee coldly moved her stiff lips.
“Jaewoo and Father both seem to have misunderstandings.”
“…”
“Perhaps, it seems like Father is upset because we got involved in Jaewoo’s remarriage…”
The blurry end of Kyunghee’s words lifted her gaze to stare at Jipil.
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!!!
