As two vaguely familiar shadows approached him, Kwon Seungcheol’s expression became contemplative. The cigarette that was dangling from his open mouth fell to the ground. Kwon Seungcheol stepped back quietly, shouting loudly.
“Who, who are you!”
As one man menacingly thrust his nameplate forward, Kwon Seungcheol quickly turned toward the exit, attempting to escape. Anticipating his move, a detective standing on the other side lightly tripped him, causing his heavy body to tumble to the ground.
“Mr. Kwon Seungcheol, you are under arrest for coercion and embezzlement. You have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and anything you say can be used against you in court.”
With his hands twisted behind him while handcuffs were being put on, Kwon Seungcheol screamed and struggled as if he felt unjust.
“I only demanded my rightful rights!”
“You like rights. Don’t move, it’ll hurt.”
“Let go of this! I didn’t do anything wrong. That X offered money first. I’m innocent!”
“There’s a lot more than that. I thought you disappeared for a while and wondered if you were living well, but it turns out you couldn’t stand it and played with money again?”
Due to his vigorous resistance, the detective managed to put the handcuffs on Kwon Seungcheol while pressing his lower back with his knee. With a swollen face, Kwon Seungcheol shouted towards Sunwoo in protest.
“I have nothing to lose! So don’t do something stupid, I live like this and will go to hell!”
Sunwoo tightly embraced Eunjae’s trembling shoulders and firmly covered her ears with his hands.
“Dying is natural.”
“Persistent bastard. You haven’t changed, still as shameless as ever, whether when you were just a mouse or now.”
“I’ll send you soon, look forward to it. I’ll beg you to kill me, please.”
“Give it a try. I’m looking forward to it, Sunwoo.”
Kwon Seungcheol laughed, showing his yellowed teeth. There was not a trace of remorse from him, quite shamelessly.
W Hotel Lounge.
After ordering food, the conversation abruptly stopped. In an awkward atmosphere, Narim continuously sipped on her lemonade placed in front of her.
After that incident, it was the first time meeting Hoseok.
On the day when I called him to pick me up after watching a movie in the living room until late at night, we caught a summer cold due to falling asleep without noticing. Narim, who was left alone in the parking lot where Taegyu had left, called Hoseok again, insisting on taking a taxi.
I knew it was wrong to continue this way, but my mind and heart were constantly at odds, and I couldn’t find a solution to the situation. It was so embarrassing.
The meaning of meeting Hoseok continued to fade. Perhaps it was a convenient excuse.
I judged that we couldn’t continue like this. So I didn’t avoid his calls. It was also related to my parents, and I learned that meeting and talking in person was polite.
Hoseok, who had put down the glass, broke the silence that had settled deeply.
“Did you recover well that day? I was really worried.”
“Yes. I apologize for that day…….”
It was hard to face Hoseok who was smiling and talking slowly. Narim grabbed the glass of lemonade every time her heart felt uncomfortable.
“When you’re sick, you usually want to rest. I understand. If I had gone, it might have been more uncomfortable.”
“Thank you for understanding.”
“I told my father that I want to marry Narim.”
Phew. I almost spewed out all the water I had in my mouth. Narim, who barely held back her laughter, wiped her mouth with a tissue.
“What is that……”
“My father really wants to see Ms. Narim. I’ve seen quite a few blind dates, but this is the first time I’ve mentioned something like this.”
“I have no intention of getting married.”
“I know. So let’s negotiate. I talked to Ms. Narim’s mother yesterday.”
When are you going to come together? When Hoseok, laughing lightly, continued his words, Narim burst into a bitter laugh.
“Are we negotiating now? Don’t you think it’s already way too wrong if the order is messed up?”
“We don’t need to explain. There are many precedents around us. Meeting a suitable spouse arranged by the family and getting married at the right time.”
“If it’s that kind of marriage, it’s even less suitable for me.”
“If we successfully go through with this marriage, it will also boost the power of Congressman Lee Min-jung in the upcoming general elections next year, don’t you think?”
As if he was spitting out words as if completing a project, he laughed. He dared to mention our father.
“So, think positively. I’ve seen a lot of blind dates, but you, Narim, are the first person I’ve been attracted to as a person, not just for the conditions. I’m sincere.”
It was the first time.
“Shall we have a glass of wine? The conversation might go smoother that way.”
What sent shivers down her spine was his friendly smile.
Arriving at the main house parking lot, Sunwoo lifted the sleeping Eunjae into his arms. As the car door closed, Eunjae’s two hands, which had been embracing his neck, tightly encircled it. At the touch of those soft hands, Sunwoo’s lips naturally curved upward.
“Are you awake?”
“I didn’t sleep. I pretended to sleep.”
“I knew.”
“Let me down. I want to walk.”
“I don’t want to.”
As Sunwoo smiled and kissed her, Eunjae buried her face deeply in his embrace. They made a promise when they came here, and breaking that promise was why she felt so uncomfortable.
“However, I will make sure to pay for my sins. But there is something you must do. We need an excuse to keep Kwon Seungcheol from escaping abroad. If you can stall for some time, the detectives will arrive soon. Promise not to take any risky actions until then.”
Even with such a stern request, the anger didn’t easily subside in the face of that bastard. I couldn’t endure it. I didn’t need anything else; I just wanted to do the same. I didn’t care even if I had to follow him to hell.
The face of that bastard, who rushed over in surprise at an unexpected emergency, also came to mind. As those scenes came to mind belatedly, Eunjae couldn’t lift her head due to guilt.
“You were surprised because of me.”
“I know you can say such harsh words.”
“I’m sorry…”
“You did well.”
While climbing the stairs, Eunjae remained in his embrace. Listening to his slightly roughened breathing, Eunjae asked.
“Am I not too heavy for you?”
“Heavy.”
“Ugh. That’s why I asked you to let me down earlier.”
“Did you come down?”
Let me down! Eunjae pounded on his chest, but to Sunwoo, it was just a protest. Sunwoo lightly pushed the bedroom door with his foot and entered.
“Don’t move, I’m trying to get heavier.”
“I’m going on a diet.”
“You don’t have to. You, alone, are easy to lift.”
Lying neatly on the bed, Sunwoo naturally brushed Eunjae’s forehead as he positioned himself.
“You’ve been through a lot. Get some rest.”
“I’m not sleepy.”
Sunwoo lightly pressed his lips to Eunjae’s already half-closed eyelids and smiled.
“You’re sleepy.”
“Then stay beside me. Just until I fall asleep.”
Sniff, his soft laughter reached Eunjae’s ears.
“As you command.”
Eunjae’s laughter, nestled in his arms, tickled around his heart. Sunwoo silently patted Eunjae’s back.
Claiming not to be sleepy. After staring down at Eunjae, who had fallen asleep in just a few minutes, Sunwoo slowly rose after giving it some time.
Has he been through a lot during that time? It feels like sleep has suddenly increased. Well, there’s a saying that beauties are sleepyheads.
I’ll make sure to keep just this one promise.
The punishment he will receive in the future won’t be so light.
Sunwoo watched over Eunjae for a few more minutes before leaving the bedroom.
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!!!
