LOGINWithout even realizing what he was doing or why, Gye-yeong meticulously looked after the brat.
"Isn't the floor cold?"
"It's boiling, Master Gye-yeong. Thanks to this cushion, my behind is experiencing true luxury."
"Pfft."
Having never once sat on the living room floor of his own home, Gye-yeong, the master of the house, found himself feeling a strange sense of coziness here for the very first time. For the brat who had plopped down on the floor to s
The next morning dawned.Hyeon-sin blinked at the ceiling for several seconds, trying to gauge her surroundings. Thanks to the plush, clean bed, her accumulated fatigue had vanished, but as the previous night's events piece by piece rushed back, she clutched her head with a muffled groan.'I've truly lost my mind!'She desperately wanted to crawl into a hole. Right then, Gye-yeong stood at the bedroom door, dressed casually in cotton pants and a shirt. Despite his relaxed attire, he exuded an undeniable, aristocratic grace."Are you awake?""Ah... Master Gye-yeong?"Gye-yeong’s expression was unreadable. With his arms crossed, tightly set lips, and a sharp gleam in his eyes, he radiated a chilly aura that made Hyeon-sin feel an instant, inexplicable distance."Shin, do you happen to remember what happened last night?""Gasps... Pardon?""I guess you don't."Hyeon-sin felt the blood rush to her
How incredibly strong he was.With his arm securing her waist so comfortably, Hyeon-sin felt relaxed even as she let her body go completely limp. Having ended up in Gye-yeong’s embrace so unexpectedly, she felt a burning heat rush to her face—perhaps due to the rising tide of alcohol. Moreover, with their chests pressed together, the rapid hammering of their hearts transmitted directly between them. This sudden warmth felt so cozy that, entirely on instinct, she wound her arms around Gye-yeong and held him back.'Master Gye-yeong smells so nice.'Was it an expensive cologne, or did this man simply exude such a crisp, refreshing scent naturally? Intoxicated by this bizarre sensation, Hyeon-sin remained perfectly still in his embrace, unable to pull away.To think that the collision of human skin could feel this safe. For Hyeon-sin, such serenity was an entirely alien concept. It felt like something that didn't belong to her, and b
Without even realizing what he was doing or why, Gye-yeong meticulously looked after the brat."Isn't the floor cold?""It's boiling, Master Gye-yeong. Thanks to this cushion, my behind is experiencing true luxury.""Pfft."Having never once sat on the living room floor of his own home, Gye-yeong, the master of the house, found himself feeling a strange sense of coziness here for the very first time. For the brat who had plopped down on the floor to see the view closer, Gye-yeong had specially laid out a cushion and turned up the thermostat, thinking the marble felt unusually chilly today."Your heating bill must be massive. This place is so vast..."At his worry over someone else's wallet, Gye-yeong let out a hollow laugh and raised his wine glass to his lips."You worry about the strangest things.""You know, I heard that in Europe, people start drinking wine at sixteen.""Europe, my foot."Gye-yeo
Gye-yeong stood behind her, staring down intensely.He possessed a face suited for an actor and an overwhelming physique that could easily pass for a professional athlete. Dressed in a neatly tailored black shirt and slacks, he stood over 185 centimeters tall with a powerful build that seemed twice Hyeon-sin's weight, standing there like Adonis. The commanding scent of his presence entirely filled her narrow field of vision."I was... enjoying this dizzying height.""Well, this building happens to be among the tallest in the entire district.""Leaping from here... would require an extraordinary amount of resolve, wouldn't it?"In an instant, Gye-yeong’s expression hardened into a rigid mask. The careless remark she had uttered seemed to have struck a deep, shocking chord within him.Noticing that he had brought over a tray piled high with food, a fresh wave of apology washed over Hyeon-sin, prompting her to look away. Why
The brief laughter faded instantly.Han Gyoo-ryeon looked at Kim Gang-mu with a cold gaze. The playfulness in his eyes had vanished, replaced entirely by the chilly, calculating look of a businessman."Gang-mu. Gye-yeong isn't here. Is it really a good idea to meet those monsters alone?"Kim Gang-mu also corrected his slouched posture, smoothing down his suit jacket as he stared back at Han Gyoo-ryeon."We have no choice. We've already stepped into the arena."Ju Hyo-jin, who was still standing and stuffing her mouth with the sweet taste of macarons, looked back and forth between the two men in confusion. In a split second, Gyoo-ryeon and Gang-mu’s eyes locked as if by unwritten agreement. Moving smoothly, Kim Gang-mu blocked Ju Hyo-jin as she tried to head outside, offering her a gentle smile."Hold on, Hyo-jin. Don’t leave just yet. Stay right here for a moment."Catching Gang-mu’s intention in an ins
Why was he acting like this toward her?Gye-yeong’s firm fingers slowly caressed Hyeon-sin's cheek. Hyeon-sin gasped as the blatant touch traced over her smooth skin."Um... Master Gye-yeong?"She knew she should push him away and tell him to stop. Yet against her own will, all that escaped her lips was his name, breathed out in a slow, damp voice.At that, Gye-yeong’s hand moved up to her eyes. Soon, his large palm completely covered her cheek, cupping and stroking it. A jolt of his hot body heat radiated across her face like a tremor."Your eyes are as beautiful as the sun."Hyeon-sin had never paid much attention to the color of her own eyes, but at this exact moment, she wished there was a mirror nearby so she could check them immediately. This man's gaze was fixed entirely and ruthlessly on her alone. And then, she heard an overwhelming declaration that shook her heart to its core."A child as lovely as







