Chapter 99 – GOY 99
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Ju Jeong-han was currently the Executive Director of the Seong Han Guild and was in charge of its practical operations. Therefore, it wasn’t strange that he managed the guild’s research labs.
“Thank you.”
“Not at all. It would be our honor to have Guide Yeon-soo visit. And if you happen to like the facilities, please consider a contract with our Seong Han.”
“Are you… trying to scout me right now?”
“Yes. Since Guide Yeon-soo is not only an S-Class Guide but also a precious talent with emotion abilities. My father regretted for a long time that he failed to sign a contract with you. Furthermore, he repeatedly mentioned that he did not want Seong Han to be on bad terms with Guide Yeon-soo over ‘this kind of matter.’”
A scouting offer less than 24 hours after he had shredded my self-esteem, claiming I couldn’t be married off to a Beta male.
Since I had intended to break up with Joo Seung-hyuk anyway, I listened to him quietly, but if this had happened to anyone else, they would have likely responded with a string of curses.
And he calls it merely ‘this kind of matter’…
I couldn’t tell if he was just shameless or simply good at business. The mindset of a chaebol was difficult to comprehend.
When I remained silent, Ju Jeong-han quickly added, glancing at my reaction.
“Ah, don’t worry about Seung-hyuk. He’ll forget about it quickly once he gets married. That’s how it’s always been. If he’s away from someone for just a month or two, he finds a new partner as if nothing ever happened.”
His voice was full of conviction. Had this happened often in the past?
If so, that’s a relief.
I had been worried about what would happen if some emotion—whether obsession or revenge—continued even after the wedding… Yes, it’s a relief.
I thought about the future two months from now.
Joo Seung-hyuk and I will meet again at the Esper Academy. A wedding ring will be on his finger.
He will look down at me with indifferent eyes. Eyes as devoid of emotion as if I were a pebble on the road.
He was always like that. He had no interest in others. He Read on Read BL Novelshad been exceptionally [unauthorized copy]different toward me after our first encounter, but that won’t happen anymore. He will treat me just like everyone else.
‘Um, here…’
When I cautiously hand back the ring, he will take it indifferently. And then he will turn away.
That is definitely how it will go.
Just as Ju Jeong-han said, he will forget me. This is the best possible future. This is the moment I’ve longed for.
Yes, it’s for the best. That’s enough.
Of course, in the original story, even after announcing the marriage, he continues to show obsession toward the main uke, Kim Joon.
But that was a pure obsession that started from Guiding, and I am different.
If we met before the marriage for mere pleasure or revenge, then that desire has already been satisfied.
Yes, this is fine.
What I need to think about now is not the Joo Seung-hyuk who smiled innocently at me, or the Joo Seung-hyuk visit our sitewho held onto me. I only need to think about leaving him.
As I steadied my confused heart, the black sedan passed the main road and entered a small alley.
No matter how I thought about it, this wasn’t the way to Incheon Airport.
“Where are we going?”
“There is a concern that this car has already been exposed, so we are going to switch to another vehicle.”
“Ah, I see…”
The car entered a deserted building without CCTV. In the parking lot of the abandoned building, which looked as if it had been neglected for a long time, a large black SUV was parked.
“Guide Yeon-soo, we will move to that car.”
“Yes.”
I thought we were simply switching cars, but this was practically a spy operation.
Well, I suppose this much is necessary to escape an obsessive yandere. [Read on Read BL Novels]But does Ju Jeong-han also know his brother’s personality?
In the original story, he never dreamed that Joo Seung-hyuk was a madman capable of imprisoning Kim Joon. That’s why I worried that he might handle things too naively by trusting his brother this time, but it was the exact opposite.
As I tried to unbuckle my seatbelt, he remained still.
When I looked at him, Ju Jeong-han gave a bashful smile.
“Ah, I think I’ll head back now.”
“What?”
“I’m going to go soothe Seung-hyeok. I’ll persuade him to forget about the ‘games’ and focus on the wedding preparations. After I finish talking with him, I will also head to Texas soon.”
“Ah, yes…”
A ‘game’?
Ju Jeong-han seemed polite, yet he was ruthless when referring to the relationship between me and Joo Seung-hyuk.
“I should have escorted you myself; I apologize.”
“No, it’s fine.”
“Secretary Son will escort you to Texas.”
“Yes.”
“Then, I will see you again soon.”
“I’ll see you then.”
He bowed politely. I returned the greeting and stepped out of the car. At that moment, Ju Jeong-han’s car sped away.
‘What was that? It’s almost like he’s running away…’
I understand why he wouldn’t follow me all the way to Texas, but did he have to leave in such a hurry?
As I watched the black sedan disappear quickly around a curve, a man in a suit stepped out of the SUV and bowed.
“Hello. I am Son Min, Executive Director Ju Jeong-han’s secretary.”
He had a sturdy impression, a large build, and strong mana. With this much mana, he must be A-Class.
Does he have an A-Class Esper as a secretary? Well, to perform the duties of a guild’s Executive Director as a Non-Ability User, he would need an Esper by his side.
However, the flow of his mana was somewhat unique. Was he a possessor of a peculiar attribute?
Just as Joo Seung-hyuk is a fire-type Ability User but has darkness as a sub-attribute, making the color of his mana appear black. As I observed the flow of mana spreading like a haze, the secretary cleared his throat.
I must have been staring too intently.
Realizing my mistake, I quickly bowed my head.
“Hello. I am Lee Yeon-soo.”
“It is an honor to escort Guide Lee Yeon-soo.”
“Not at all. I look forward to working with you.”
“Then, I will escort you.”
“Yes.”
Secretary Son opened the car door with a polite demeanor.
Once I get in this car, I’ll go to Incheon International Airport. And then I’ll take a plane straight to Texas.
Finally, I can escape from the Obsessive Madman. It’s a farewell to Joo Seung-hyuk.
But I wasn’t as happy as I thought I’d be. Is this really the right thing to do? Will I regret this choice?
I don’t know why my heart feels so heavy.
Is it because Joo Seung-hyuk’s voice, begging me not to send him to someone else, and the look in his eyes when he told me to play together today keep weighing down my chest? Or is it that Ju Jeong-han’s behavior, leaving as if fleeing, has triggered a sense of anxiety?
In the midst of aimless confusion, countless thoughts bloomed, tangled and unorganized.
“Guide Lee Yeon-soo, I’m sorry, but there isn’t much time left before the flight, so please hurry.”
As I stood still, Secretary Son urged me.
“Ah, yes…”
“Hurry.”
Because Secretary Son pushed my waist, I ended up being shoved into the car.
“Excuse me, this is…”
I was about to question the rude behavior when the door slammed shut. It was unpleasant, but thinking it was a mistake made in the rush, I first scanned the inside of the car.
Espers were seated in the front and back seats of the 6-seater SUV. The person at the steering wheel was also an Esper. Judging by the mana I felt, they were all A-Class.
The Espers didn’t even greet me; they were staring straight ahead with stiff faces. Moreover, they were equipped with protective gear.
It felt less like going to the airport and more like heading out for an S-Class Gate Raid.
Was it because of the overly oppressive atmosphere? For some reason, I felt like I was being kidnapped rather than escorted.
Furthermore, this car…
When I touched the car door, I felt a tingling sensation. As expected, a Mana Barrier to block external magical attacks had been deployed.
Did the youngest brother install such a device just to hide the person he was playing with before the marriage?
One could say he is thorough in his preparations, but I had a bad feeling about it.
“What are you doing!”
Secretary Son, sitting in the passenger seat, shouted abruptly and grabbed my hand that was touching the car door.
“Secretary Son…”
“Depart!”
He shouted to the Esper in the driver’s seat, and the car departed immediately.
“It’s dangerous, so be careful!”
Secretary Son let go of my hand and barked harshly. Was it because he was worried I would get hurt by the strong barrier? However, there was no concern in his [Read on Read BL Novels]voice. Rather, he seemed surprised when I grabbed the handle.
It was as if he had blocked me for fear that I might escape…
The ominous feeling grew stronger. Can I really trust Ju Jeong-han like this?
The moment I looked at the door handle again, the car suddenly came to a halt with a screeching sound of emergency brakes.
Since I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, my head slammed straight into the front seat.
“Ah…”
Rubbing my forehead, I looked forward. Then, I saw a black sedan blocking the front of the car.
In an instant, my blood ran cold.
I am a layman when it comes to car models, but I could recognize that car instantly.
That is Joo Seung-hyuk’s car. The very car I had ridden in countless times over the past few months.
The driver’s side door opened, and the man I expected stepped out.
Joo Seung-hyuk looked at the SUV. No, he stared at me inside.
The moment I looked into his eyes, drenched in rage and murderous intent, I couldn’t breathe, as if the blood in my entire body had frozen.
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