Chapter 130
Meanwhile, Si-jung received a phone call and told Yeo-jin, “I need to leave now.”
“What? Why?”
“Father’s urgent summons. He has something important to discuss.”
“Well, can’t be helped. Oh, and to father-in-law…”
“I won’t tell him.”
Yeo-jin smiled satisfactorily, seeing her husband off.
Even as he was leaving, people were still desperately trying to catch Si-heon’s attention, barely making a gesture of farewell.
‘Just wait and see.’
After Si-jung left, grinding his teeth, Yeo-jin mingled with people like a queen, as always.
“By the way, the director asked me to convey his deepest gratitude again. His child’s mother has thanked us multiple times.”
“…Yes. Thank you for delivering the message.”
“Oh, it’s nothing. Since you’ve been involved, our Jinri Association seems to shine even more brilliantly.”
She didn’t forget to seemingly care for Ga-eun, all while Si-heon was present.
Every time she called that inferior woman ‘sister-in-law’, it felt like her lips were being torn, but Yeo-jin endured.
The more destructive the fall from a high place, the better.
Fortunately, as always, Ga-eun was submissive, and Si-heon didn’t seem to find anything strange.
“I’ll just go to the restroom.”
Si-heon nodded, watching her until she was out of sight, only turning his head after she entered the bathroom.
Park Ju-yeon, observing him, clenched her fist under the table.
Even though she was sitting right in front of him, Si-heon hadn’t even made eye contact, only looking at his wife.
If it weren’t for the weekend, she might have gone crazy with jealousy.
‘Endure. I must endure.’
Where else could she even see Si-heon’s face like this?
Yes, opportunities to steal glances at Si-heon so brazenly were rare.
While Park Ju-yeon contemplated how she could make Ga-eun collapse most miserably over the weekend.
‘…That should work.’
***
After checking the message, Ga-eun took a deep breath and immediately made a phone call.
[Good afternoon, young madam.]
The gentlemanly, mid-tone voice belonged to Sung Won-gyu, the secretary of Chairman Kwon Soon-yeol.
“…Hello.”
[I’m calling to convey a message from the chairman. Oh, would you mind holding for a moment?]
Shortly after, Chairman Kwon’s voice came through.
[Yes, it’s me.]
Suddenly speaking with the chairman, Ga-eun swallowed hard.
“Hello, Chairman. I apologize for not greeting you yesterday as I was feeling unwell.”
[That happens. When do things ever go exactly as planned?]
“Thank you for understanding.”
[So, how much of the conversation between Si-heon and me did you hear?]
For a moment, Ga-eun was speechless.
“Oh…”
[How impressive, moving at just the right moment. It would have been wonderful if the family had supported you. Such a pity, tsk.]
The chairman’s additional words made Ga-eun’s vision momentarily blurry.
[But what can one do? One can’t choose the vessel they’re born into.]
“Did you deliberately let me hear this?”
[Jungshimwon isn’t simply a collection of buildings. Think of it as an organic entity that moves according to my will. Not a single step can be taken without my permission.]
“So you’ve granted me access to that long corridor.”
[The timing was absolutely perfect. Just as Si-heon arrived at Jungshimwon and came to me, you walked down that corridor.]
Satisfaction echoed in Kwon Soon-yeol’s voice.
[I’m quite pleased that you were permitted only up to that wooden pillar, and that you stood there, hiding your presence, like a dead thing.]
“…..”
[Unlike your family, you understand your place. That will lead you to a more comfortable, richer life. So, I’m going to provide you with that first step.]
Ga-eun’s heartbeat anxiously.
She instinctively felt.
She should not listen to Chairman Kwon Soon-yeol’s words.
But apparently, she was someone who understood her place quite well.
Unable to dare end the call, Ga-eun helplessly listened to his continuing words.
[Prepare for divorce. If you initiate it, it will be easier for Si-heon.]
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