My Bloody Valentine - 120

Chapter 120

“Find out what JT’s weakness is. I’ve heard he’s obsessed with his mistress who lives in Daegu. It might be good to keep them apart for a while.”

Just meeting Taeshin again had already made Han’s life dramatic enough. Nothing more extreme happened.

For example, Taeshin didn’t come out of the darkness for Han, nor did he completely change into a new person.

Han, who had woken up, listened carefully to Taeshin’s voice coming from the living room.

“Send that mole to Kim Youngdal. He’s been whining that he hasn’t been getting work lately. Tell him to figure out whether to slice him alive, boil him, or fry him.”

His phone conversation was still as cold and cruel as ever.

Taeshin’s life had not changed. Han’s presence had simply been added to the bleak and dark corner of his life.

“Assign Manager Kim Myungseop to Han’s team. Find someone else for yours. Why? Because Han is the one he feels most comfortable with.”

After finishing his call, Taeshin’s footsteps could be heard coming toward the room. The sound of his suit fabric rubbing against itself echoed. Han quickly closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep with an innocent expression.

Taeshin, who approached, bent down and lightly kissed Han’s hair. Then he whispered in a low voice.

“I love you.”

A slight smile appeared on the corner of Han’s lips before he knew it. Soon, Taeshin’s distinct scent faded, and the sound of him leaving the room was heard.

Han, feeling an overwhelming sense of fulfillment, fell deeper into sleep.

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‘[Exclusive Report] Actress Shin Soyoung says, “I am a mother.”’

Actress Shin Soyoung, who flew to the US last month to join the movie “Whimsical Alicia” from the major distributor Pacific Pictures, shocked everyone by revealing that she has a child.

In an interview with the company last month, she disclosed that the child was from a lover she met during her childhood.

The child was a source of comfort during her most difficult times, and it is reported that her former husband, Hong Jihoon, president of Seonyeol Motors, knew about it during their relationship.

……

The article revealed Soyoung’s guilt and the responsibility she feels for deceiving the public, while completely protecting Han’s privacy.

The article ended by showcasing her intention to start anew as a human being, Shin Soyoung, not just as an actress, revealing a darker side that had been hidden behind her glamorous public image.

Even though it was a long article, there was no information about the name or age of her child, and not even the gender could be determined.

Sitting on the sofa in the suite, Han read the entire article with a somewhat blank expression. Next to him, Haejun was looking at him with a proud expression.

“Our actress is truly amazing.”

“…I guess so.”

“President Hong Jihoon, he really loves our actress. Can you believe someone who’s the head of Seonyeol Motors would release a statement like that? And it’s so touching! ‘I support everything she does!’ Wow… isn’t that cool?”

Haejun proudly shrugged his shoulders, acting as if it were his own accomplishment. He had become more of a fan of hers than anyone else.

“Yeah, it’s true, but why don’t you want to talk about how your face got bruised?”

Han asked, noticing that Haejun’s face was covered with bruises.

“I-I told you, I fell down the stairs.”

“That seems suspicious.”

“Ugh, there are plenty of suspicious things. Just keep reading the article.”

“Hm… okay.”

Han lowered his gaze back to his phone.

Haejun, still with his swollen eyes that hadn’t gone down, kept examining Han’s face closely.

“It’s amazing. We look so alike. How did I never notice before?”

Haejun muttered as he looked at Han, still reading the article. Then, as if seeking agreement, he turned his head toward Taeshin, who was sitting at the desk, working.

“Isn’t that right, Director Jang?”

Taeshin merely glanced at Haejun, not responding, before going back to his paperwork. He was still a troublesome guy, even after all the threats.

“Han really looks like actress Shin Soyoung, doesn’t he? Hehe.”

Haejun’s voice was full of flattery. Taeshin glanced at him with an expression as if to say, “What is this?” before returning his focus to the papers. Han nudged Haejun in the side with his elbow as a warning, and then whispered as if telling a secret.

“Hyung, the guy’s business card says he’s just a director, but he’s not.”

“Huh?”

Han, looking at Haejun with a slightly frustrated expression, said,

“He’s a gangster.”

That was a warning to be careful with what they said or did around him. “Ah,” Haejun responded with a slight whistle and nodded, carefully glancing at Taeshin.

“I know. If I get close enough to him, maybe… he’ll have those who cut off my fingers take revenge for me instead.”

“What?”

Han laughed out loud at that.

Taeshin looked at the two of them, laughing and talking, with a deadly gaze. When Haejun felt Taeshin’s gaze, he got scared but also had a foolish hope that since he made Han smile, Taeshin might think more kindly of him.

What Haejun didn’t know was that Taeshin’s true thoughts were about permanently removing this annoying, gambling addict from Han’s side.

“Taeshin, you know… when I was working part-time at the convenience store, Haejun helped me a lot.”

“…Really?”

Only Han, sensing the hostility in Taeshin’s gaze, immediately threw herself into Taeshin’s arms when Haejun turned to leave, comforting him.

When the change of seasons came, Han’s throat would feel scratchy in the mornings and evenings, and she’d crave something cold. She remembered the chocolate-flavored ice cream she used to enjoy with her friends who had now gone their separate ways, and headed to the convenience store.

It was crowded, likely because it was after work hours. Han joined the long line at the counter, glancing ahead anxiously, worried that her ice cream might melt.

Then, someone suddenly wrapped their arms around Han’s waist from behind.

“Ah, who’s that?!”

With a small scream, Han turned around and met the gaze of Taeshin, whose expression looked twisted with irritation.

“…Who else would dare hug you like this other than me?”

“It’s not like that…”

Taeshin looked as if he would kill anyone who dared to hug Han like that.

“I was just surprised…”

Han leaned her head back against Taeshin’s shoulder, calming herself.

“Taeshin, what are you doing here? What did you come to buy?”

“I saw you coming in, so I stopped by.”

“Ah…”

Taeshin smiled slightly as he glanced at the ice cream Han was holding.

“How childish.”

Han realized that even Taeshin’s dry and harsh remarks were now filled with affection.

Meanwhile, a middle-aged man stood at the front of the counter.

“Give me a pack of D-Phill.”

“That’ll be 14,000 won.”

“And a lighter.”

“What? A lighter is 500 won.”

“500 won?!”

Han’s ears perked up as the conversation felt strangely familiar, and she turned to look toward the counter. The convenience store employee, wearing a green vest, was looking troubled.

The middle-aged man waved his wrinkled hand and began pointing his finger aggressively.

“I bought a pack of cigarettes, but you didn’t give me a lighter?”

“I’m sorry. I can’t give it to you for free.”

“What kind of store is this with such bad manners?”

The man continued lecturing the employee about his terrible manners before turning around angrily.

As he turned, he didn’t notice Han standing behind him and bumped into her shoulder.

Without apologizing, the man tried to brush off his shoulder and walk past. However, when he met Taeshin’s gaze, his body stiffened, and his blurry eyes began to dart around nervously. The man then quickly lowered his head and hurriedly left the store.

Taeshin stared calmly at the man’s retreating figure before turning to Han.

“…Should I kill him?”

Han, knowing Taeshin was serious, felt a chill run down her arm.

“It’s fine.”

Han shook her head, trying to smile. Taeshin looked at her with an expression that showed he didn’t understand.

“Why? Should I grab him and make him apologize?”

Han shook her head again.

“Taeshin, I just want to pay and eat this.”

“…Alright.”

Han breathed a small sigh of relief.

Taeshin had a certain lack within him. Despite his strong body and dangerous profession, there was something broken inside him.

Thinking of Taeshin made Han’s heart feel conflicted, but one thing was certain. She would probably stay by his side until the day she died, or even after death.

A few days ago, while talking on the phone, Jeong had asked if Han ever felt confused between two different Taeshins. Han had firmly denied it.

The one who would climb a tall tree to get fruit for her, and the one who would offer to kill someone for her, were both the same person in Han’s eyes.

“Let’s go.”

Taeshin grabbed the ice cream Han was holding, paid for it, and then took her hand, leading her out of the store. Walking behind Taeshin, looking at his broad back, Han thought:

You are simply…

My slightly cruel lover.