Following Director Jung’s applause, the sound of the employees clapping was heard. Without time to notice the piercing stare of Ji Hye over the partition and Do Jin’s displeased gaze, Ji Na was plunged into shock.
‘Why is Seo Jin Woo here……?’
Was the business he had at the company yesterday, that interview, for this?
Jin Woo was neatly dressed in a black suit just like yesterday. Of course, it wasn’t with short shirt sleeves like yesterday. The office’s female employees’ gaze brightened uniformly towards Jin Woo, who fit perfectly into his attire.
“Alright, then, let’s get to work. Deputy Lee.”
At Director Jung’s call, Ji Na, who was late to get up, approached. Even after rubbing her eyes several times as if she saw something ridiculous in the office, Seo Jin Woo was standing in front of her. Looking splendid just like yesterday.
“Here, Deputy Lee Ji Na is our team’s ace. She will be helping you with your work, so learn well from your senior.”
Director Jung introduced her briefly with a laugh, then disappeared into his office.
“Nice to meet you, Deputy. We look forward to working with you.”
Jo Young Hee, the intern with a neat bob haircut, bowed her waist neatly in greeting. Next to her was Seo Jin Woo….
Jin Woo was leisurely smiling at Ji Na.
“We meet again, Deputy Lee.”
She didn’t think they’d meet again. Jin Woo’s luxurious shirt was well washed and hung on the drying rack yesterday. No, that’s not what’s important right now.
Startled, Ji Na quickly composed herself and offered a professional smile.
“Yes, nice to meet you. I am Deputy Lee Ji Na. I will guide you through the general tasks that you will be doing in our office.”
Ji Na’s intention was clear when she spoke with utmost respect. Jin Woo, leaning back lightly, looked at Ji Na. He was happy just being able to look at her up close.
She was someone he had missed so much.
“Ah, and usually one senior staff member teaches oneonone. Deputy Lee Ji Hye.”
At Ji Na’s call, Ji Hye came over with a cheerful smile.
“I’m Deputy Lee Ji Hye. Nice to meet you, Intern Jo Young Hee.”
Ah, Ji Na’s feigned calm expression wavered. Of course, she thought she would take Seo Jin Woo, the intern…..
As Ji Na’s eyes widened and she stammered, Ji Hye nonchalantly took Intern Jo and returned to her place.
Jin Woo looked at Ji Na with a leisurely gaze. No signs of tension or trembling were visible. He looked more relaxed than any other employee in the office.
“So, I guess Deputy Lee Ji Na will be my mentor.”
She was doomed.
Ji Na bit her lip hard. It was too absurd that Jin Woo had come as an intern to this department, and that she had become his mentor.
“Yes, I guess there’s no choice.”
Ji Na awkwardly laughed and said to Jin Woo. The good thing in the midst of this was that their seats were far apart.
“Deputy Lee.”
A weighty voice of Do Jin called Ji Na.
“Oh, then sit at your seat and I’ll guide you through the tasks.”
Like escaping, Ji Na, who avoided Jin Woo, approached Do Jin.
“Yes.”
Do Jin looked at Ji Na with an expression of dissatisfaction.
“I haven’t received the report yet….”
“Oh, I’ll send it to you right away.”
Ah, right. The report.
Ji Na answered quickly. Do Jin stared at Ji Na again, clicking his pen. Ji Na kept standing in front of him with a look that suggested he had something to say.
“Where are we going for hiking?”
It was the first time. Do Jin had directly mentioned their date location in the office. Ji Na’s eyes widened as if she had misheard.
“What?”
Then she remembered the text that Do Jin had sent yesterday and hastily replied.
“How about Cheonggyesan Mountain?”
It was a place she used to go with her colleagues in the early days of her employment.
“Sounds good.”
Do Jin nodded his head.
“Let’s meet at the entrance at 8 a.m.”
“Yes.”
Indeed, it had been a long time since their last hiking date. Ji Na hoped she could express a different feeling than from their recent 5th anniversary dinner.
Perhaps, seeing the much softer attitude of Do Jin……
Pro…po…sal…?
Her face became fiery hot. Ji Na touched her face for no reason and returned to her place.
She clicked her mouse, sent the report to Do Jin, and gathered tasks to inform Jin Woo. As she stood up from her seat and glanced at Do Jin, Heo Sa Won, who she didn’t know when he arrived, was glued to his side.
‘It’s okay.’
They’re nothing. Consoling her own feelings, Ji Na headed towards Jin Woo.
Jin Woo’s desk was by the window. It was the spot that received the most sunlight. Jin Woo seemed to be checking various things on his turnedon computer.
His appearance, which looked very much like a photoshoot, was beautiful. His deep chestnut hair shone a bright brown in the sunlight. His flawless white skin also had a glow.
Ji Na, who had been blankly staring at him for a moment, snapped back to reality when Jin Woo turned his head.
“Deputy.”
Ji Na slowly approached Jin Woo, who called her with a title and a smile, and placed the documents she brought.
“This is our Q2 planning document and average sales report. You can review them for study and gather necessary data for drafting the plan.”
She deliberately spoke as formally as possible. It was necessary to draw a line with Jin Woo.
“If you have any questions,”
Ji Na, who met eyes with Jin Woo’s brown pupils, stopped speaking. Jin Woo’s eyes were heated, making her forget even how to breathe.
If she got a bit closer, she might get burnt.
“Feel free to ask at any time.”
Ji Na hurriedly finished her sentence and turned around. She felt exhausted, even though the day had just begun. Looking at Ji Hye, she seemed busy explaining something to Jo, the intern.
‘I need coffee……’
Walking to the pantry like a zombie, Ji Na only remembered the coffee machine was broken when she saw it.
‘Ah, what a day today……’
It was laughable to think she was going out to buy coffee so soon after starting work. She was pulling out a paper cup to drink even instant coffee when she heard Jin Woo’s voice.
“Do you have any errands to run?”
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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