“But Mom, even if Jeonghyeon dies, there’s still his wife and daughter. Isn’t this bad for us?”
“Your aunt has no daughter-in-law or granddaughter. They are enemies. Jeonghyeon cut ties with his mother to protect them, remember?”
“Wouldn’t my aunt soften after her son’s death?”
“Never. She hates Jeonghyeon’s wife more than an enemy. The same for the granddaughter. That’s why she hasn’t seen them for 20 years. So, come quickly. Dress plainly and remove your makeup. It’s time to make a good impression on your aunt.”
A satisfied smile spread across Ha-eun’s face.
“Got it. I’m in Busan now. I’ll leave right away.”
“Good.”
Ha-eun, beaming, turned to her lawyers and said, “Get it right this time.”
After glaring at the lawyers once more, she headed to her car.
The lawyers simply bowed.
The red sports car soon left the police station.
“Johan, are you okay?” Team Leader Yang asked.
“Yes,” replied Johan Cho, a lawyer of the same age as Ha-eun, 27. His face was filled with humiliation that wasn’t there before.
“Forget it.”
“But Team Leader. How is this our fault? The evidence is so clear.”
“I know how you feel. But even if you resign and go to another law firm, it’s the same. The rich are all alike.”
Though he said so, Team Leader Yang also sighed.
“It’s a serious problem. Jeong Yeoreum has no intention of settling.”
“We still have to persuade her.”
But convincing Jeong Yeoreum to settle seemed impossible.
“Team Leader, I’ve never seen someone like her before.”
“What do you mean?”
Sejin quickly shook her head.
“She’s your grandmother. So don’t be disrespectful.”
Despite being upset, Yeoreum complied, seeing the earnest expression on Sejin’s face.
Sejin then turned to Ju-hwa.
“I’m sorry, Mother. Please, have a seat.”
She gestured towards the sofa in the middle of the room.
Ju-hwa, who had been glaring coldly at Yeoreum, approached the sofa, crossed her long legs, and sat down. The people who came with her gathered around, while Sejin stood in front of Ju-hwa like a guilty person.
“So, tell me. Why did you call me? After saying we’d never meet again?”
“…Please help us, Mother.”
“I told you to address me properly. Have you forgotten that too in the last 20 years?”
Sejin corrected herself, addressing her as ‘Chairwoman’.
“Please help us, Chairwoman.”
“What for?”
“Please save Jeong-hyeon.”
Ju-hwa looked at Sejin and asked,
“Why should I?”
“…Chairwoman.”
“He’s the son who cut ties and left me 20 years ago. Why should I help him?”
“But still, Jeong-hyeon is your only son.”
“Yes, he was. My only son. And he chose to leave me for you. No contact for 20 years. Now, why should I help you two?”
At that moment, Sejin knelt on the floor.
“I’ll divorce Jeong-hyeon. Please, just help him.”
“…Mom?” Yeoreum was stunned, looking at Sejin.
Sejin gave her a quick shake of her head, signaling her to stay out of it.
“Divorce?”
“Yes, I’ll divorce Jeong-hyeon.”
Suddenly, Ju-hwa burst into laughter. The people standing behind tensed up, but she continued to laugh.
“You’ve become quite the joker, haven’t you? Listen, Sejin Kim. Whether you divorce or not, what does it have to do with me?”
“You always wanted that, didn’t you?”
“Of course, I did. But that was 20 years ago.”
“…Chairwoman.”
“Frankly, you’ve lived happily with Jeong-hyeon for 20 years. You must be full of memories. But now, divorce? Look, Sejin Kim. You don’t need to divorce. Just continue living as you have. I’m not interested anymore. And Mr. Ahn.”
A middle-aged man behind her immediately stepped forward.
“Did Mr. Ahn arrange this room? It’s impossible for them otherwise. Right?”
“Yes.”
“You did something unnecessary.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Don’t be. I’m not spending a penny on these people. So, you’ll have to pay for your mistake.”
“I understand.”
Her cold gaze returned to Sejin.
“What a pitiful end to your grand love story. But what can you do? It was your choice. I’ve seen enough, so I’ll be leaving now.”
As she stood up to leave, Sejin grabbed her leg and pleaded.
“Please save him!”
“Why are you doing this?”
“Chairwoman, please save Jeong-hyeon!”
“Let go.”
“I was wrong! It’s all my fault! Kill me instead, but please save Jeong-hyeon!”
“What are you saying? Asking me to kill someone? Why would I commit a crime for someone like you? I’m going to enjoy watching this.”
“Please!”
“Please, direct all your anger at me and save Jeong-hyeon. If you do that, I’ll comply with anything you want, Chairwoman! Please!”
Her cold eyes, which had seemed indifferent, now looked down at Sejin and asked,
“Everything I want, you say?”
“Yes! I’ll do it! If you want, I’ll even give you my life!”
“Your life? What value does that have to me? But now that I think about it, there might be one thing you can offer.”
“What is it? I’ll give it to you!”
Ju-hwa’s arm raised, and her index finger pointed at Yeoreum, who stood there with a shocked expression.
“Her.”
“…What?”
“Give me your daughter, for just 20 years. You must relinquish all rights related to her and sever all ties with her. Do this, and I’ll save your husband.”
Sejin’s face turned pale as Ju-hwa smiled coldly.
“How about that? A fair deal, isn’t it?”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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