The worst fates are not the connections that are severed but the ones you dislike but have to keep encountering. Yoo Jung-hwa, in such a relationship with Soyeon, approached with clacking heels, making the sound of her shoes hitting the floor.
The first place Soyeon encountered Yoo Jung-hwa four years ago was Hotel Estella. Wondering why it had to be this place again if they accidentally bumped into each other, Soyeon pretended not to notice her and slung her bag over her shoulder.
Jung-hwa’s gaze, seemingly indifferent as if she had seen a stranger, expressed coldness towards Soyeon.
However, this was just before Soyeon exited the restroom.
“Soyeon.”
……
Halted.
Soyeon, who had stopped in her tracks at the unwelcome call, turned around to face an entirely unwelcome summoning.
With a pitiful look in her eyes, Jung-hwa took a step closer to Soyeon, who had an uncomfortable expression. With bright red lips, she let out a mocking laugh.
“Heh……”
In response to Jung-hwa’s sharp and arrogant attitude, Soyeon involuntarily stepped back as much as Jung-hwa approached.
Seemingly finding it amusing, Jung-hwa laughed again and spoke.
“There are things I can do, and there are things you can’t. Do you know what that is?”
“Do I have a reason to know?”
“Did you see my article?”
“What are you talking about?”
Although she acted nonchalant, Soyeon was aware of it.
This morning, the scandalous article about Yoo Jung-hwa and Taeserjun topped the main page of the internet portal site.
Under the title suggesting their reunion, there was a picture of the two standing in front of an ambulance, adding some credibility to the story.
However, it seemed like Taeserjun had anticipated the release of the article. He briefly mentioned it last night, and Soyeon saw no reason to attach any significance to the article.
After seeing Soyeon empty the cup in one gulp, Taeserjun, who had left the room, appeared at the Estella Hotel two days ago. He must have expected the article to come out, and he briefly explained about it last night. Therefore, Soyeon had no reason to attach any significance to the article.
It’s a common thing for celebrities, after all.
When Taeserjun, who had hidden himself so well that even approach was impossible, coincidentally met Yoo Jung-hwa two days ago, Jung-hwa had just ended a regular actress gathering in the restaurant. She happened to spot him as she was leaving the hotel.
However, Taeserjun, who avoided her sight and didn’t reveal his true appearance, not only fooled CEO Chae but also made Jung-hwa lose face in front of the CEO and the actresses accompanying her.
While Jung-hwa, who had no choice but to fake dizziness as a last resort, complained of dizziness and collapsed, Taeserjun, who saw through the fake show, even called an ambulance for her.
Seeing the picture taken by the reporter of the two of them, Jung-hwa wanted to remember only that distorted article.
Because no matter how hard she tried, Taeserjun, who was so desperate to escape from a life of staggering debt, seemed to be the only one who could make her escape, making her the best Cinderella overnight.
“Who would view a scandal involving an unmarried mother favorably? Moreover, if it’s a man, wouldn’t he receive criticism for not understanding the situation, especially if he’s an immaculate top star? Since it’s a difficult situation, it means you should be more mindful of your actions.”
“Thank you for the advice, but strangely, hearing it from Yoo Jung-hwa makes me want to do the opposite.”
Soyeon’s voice, retorting, sounded somewhat defiant.
“Well, do as you wish. Anyway, you’ll naturally find out without going through the trouble of talking. Or maybe you already know?”
Having decided that Soyeon would be wandering around the Estella Hotel area like her, wanting to meet Taeserjun, Jung-hwa, summarizing their conversation so far, asked again.
“What brings you here?”
“Since we came to the restaurant, of course, to have a meal…….”
“No, I asked for no reason.”
As if she had no need to hear more, Jung-hwa intercepted with her waist and stared intently at Soyeon’s face. She was drawn to Soyeon’s skin, which had become even more radiant and transparent than before.
“You seem to have nothing more to say; I’ll take my leave.”
Finding Soyeon’s presence in the same space with Yoo Jung-hwa chilling, it was the moment when Soyeon reached for the restroom door handle.
“Boldly going somewhere. I haven’t finished talking yet.”
Finding Soyeon’s arrogant attitude wanting to leave first, Jung-hwa, displeased, leaned against the restroom door, blocking the way.
“I said that before. The space is not broad.”
“I remember……”
Yoo Jung-hwa, who had tried to kill her, at the mention of that incident, Soyeon’s long and thick eyelashes trembled. The horror, which she didn’t want to remember, surged from her toes to her brain in an instant. Weakened, Soyeon’s gaze fell to Jung-hwa’s chest area.
“It’s fortunate that you remember, but now that we’ve met like this, you should show proper respect to your senior, shouldn’t you?”
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
