Chapter 251

“Oh, sis… I’m sorry…”

“…..”

Ha Yu-ri was slumped over her desk in the office, looking utterly devastated.

“Oh, sis…”

Yul’s apologetic voice came from beside her, but Yu-ri couldn’t hide her frustration.

‘I was so close… no, I was *this* close…!’

They had even kissed.

Right after hearing from a clan member that he had come looking for her, she immediately changed her clothes and went to greet him.

Of course, the outfit was quite revealing.

It was something she wouldn’t normally wear because she disliked people ogling her, but when he came, it was an exception.

She had even prepared a number of outfits just for when he visited.

The effort paid off—the effect of the outfit was incredible.

Even he, who was usually good at controlling his gaze, couldn’t help but stare at her body.

‘Haah…’

Just remembering the way he looked at her body still sent shivers down her spine.

She deliberately changed her posture to make herself more visible to him, enjoying his gaze.

Eventually, he seemed to find it hard to keep looking and brought up her outfit.

‘I did well this time… I didn’t even tremble…’

Of course, she had deliberately provoked him. She wanted him to feel that way about her.

She had scratched his male pride and, following her usual simulations, seduced him…

‘Ah…’

He couldn’t hold back and went for her lips.

‘Ahh…!’

She couldn’t forget the ecstasy of that moment. It was so vivid, she could still feel it.

The sensation of his tongue forcing its way into her mouth, roughly ravaging her…

‘Pleasure.’

Every cell in her body screamed in delight, overwhelmed with happiness.

And when he shifted the responsibility onto her, instead of feeling upset, she was filled with anticipation.

Because that meant he wanted her.

The moment his hand touched her shoulder, ready to push her down…

‘Why… why…’

If her younger sister, Yul, hadn’t walked into the office, they probably would’ve gone all the way.

“Sis… are you mad?”

“…No, no. Yul, it’s, it’s fine.”

It wasn’t fine at all.

“Sis… I’m sorry. You and oppa were doing so well, and then I…”

Yul looked genuinely sorry, her eyes even welling up with tears.

“I’m sorry… if only I hadn’t barged in so cluelessly…”

“It’s okay, Yul… but, why did you come in?”

She couldn’t help but let a hint of resentment slip into her tone.

“W-well… I thought you and oppa were just talking…”

‘So you knew we were together…’

For a moment, she felt a surge of anger, but she desperately suppressed it.

After all, Yul had emotional trauma, and it was likely she had acted unconsciously, not wanting to be separated from her and him.

“I see… it’s fine. It’s okay.”

“…..”

Seeing Yul bow her head in apology, Yu-ri’s heart ached.

‘Right, my sister is the most important thing.’

In the end, the girl in front of her was her most precious sibling in the world.

“Yul, come here. Sis is fine.”

“Sniff… sis…”

As she hugged Yul, she thought to herself. There would be other opportunities.

‘Since I can make one request, next time…’

It wasn’t for nothing that she had made that request to him. Next time, for sure…

******

‘That crazy bastard.’

For no reason at all, the memory of that incident suddenly resurfaced.

It was the time he had kissed Ha Yu-ri.

‘Sigh… I fell right into her trap…’

He had completely fallen for Ha Yu-ri’s tricks and ended up crossing the line.

It was all so blatant.

Her outfit, the way she crossed her legs or emphasized her chest during conversation—it was all calculated.

The problem was, even if a man noticed those tricks, if the other person was too attractive, it didn’t matter.

But it was fine. Until Ha Yu-ri, that sly woman, climbed on top of him.

‘…Damn fox.’

The moment Ha Yu-ri sat on him, his brain pretty much stopped working.

‘No, to be exact, it was her expression.’

Her breath tickling him, her provocative, wet gaze.

It was like she was fanning the flames, urging him to lose control, and his hands instinctively wrapped around her waist.

‘Stupid bastard.’

Lately, he felt like he had no control over this kind of thing.

The ridiculous part was, he had been loudly proclaiming that he had no interest in Ha Yu-ri, and yet he had done that.

‘Ugh, so embarrassing.’

If Ha Yul hadn’t barged in at that moment, he probably would’ve gone through with it.

The moment Ha Yul entered, his and Ha Yu-ri’s reactions were perfectly synchronized, as if they had planned it.

They quickly separated and adjusted their clothes, a scene that was laughable even to himself.

Especially since he hastily greeted Ha Yul and then bolted.

‘I almost caused a disaster. Damn, I almost messed up because I couldn’t control my lower half.’

It was lucky that Ha Yul had come in when she did. If just a little more time had passed… the thought alone was horrifying.

‘…Enough of this thought.’

There was no point in dwelling on it. He pushed the memory aside and deliberately tried to think of something else.

‘Speaking of which…’

Shin Han-sol was currently on a dungeon run.

As promised with the Mardan Clan, they had sent Shin Han-sol to a high-tier rare dungeon.

‘Is she doing okay?’

If she grew well, she could become a major asset, so he couldn’t help but worry.

‘Well, Lee Jae-hyo and Ho-won will take good care of her.’

Fortunately, the two had readily agreed to his proposal.

In fact, they had welcomed the idea, saying they were more than happy to help.

He couldn’t help but smile. It felt good to be trusted by his clanmates.

‘Honestly, those two are the hardest people to deal with in the clan.’

While his authority was second only to Yoo Ju’s, Lee Jae-hyo was a founding member of Eternity and a senior who had taken care of their party.

And Ho-won was the eldest in the clan, so it was only natural.

‘Maybe we should have a gathering soon. We can also throw a welcome party for Shin Han-sol.’

It wouldn’t be bad to have a drink and chat with the clan members.

The camaraderie in Eternity was something rare.

‘We should probably have a party when they return from the dungeon…’



“Ms. Ho-yeon.”

“Ah, yes, Mr. Lee Yun-seong.”

“Shall we throw a welcome party when the clan members return?”

“…A welcome party, you say?”

She seemed quite surprised that the word ‘welcome party’ came out of my mouth.

“Yes, I thought it wouldn’t be bad to have a drink and laugh with the clan members.”

“I see.”

“Ah… that, Ms. Ho-yeon, didn’t you say you don’t drink?”

I remember her saying she didn’t like alcohol when we first met.

‘Come to think of it, I don’t recall drinking alone with Wi Ho-yeon since then.’

Seo Yoo-ju often offers me drinks, but I don’t remember Wi Ho-yeon doing so.

“I don’t drink often, but I don’t abstain completely. A welcome party… sounds nice.”

‘Good. Seo Yoo-ju wouldn’t mind as long as she’s with me…’

It seemed like a good idea to throw a welcome party when they return from the dungeon.

Wi Ho-yeon seemed to have something to say and approached me.

“Um… Mr. Lee Yun-seong.”

“Ah, yes, Ms. Ho-yeon.”

“I… have a question, may I ask?”

“Of course. Between you and me, feel free to ask anything.”

‘What now?’

It’s a bit awkward to say, but since we’ve been intimate several times, I wish she could ask more comfortably.

“Um… hmm, Mr. Lee Yun-seong… do you prefer women who drink with you?”

“Huh?”

“Thinking about it… I don’t think I’ve ever been your drinking partner. If it’s because of what I said earlier…”

‘What is she asking?’

I almost laughed at Wi Ho-yeon’s question because it was so cute.

Wi Ho-yeon seems to misunderstand that I avoid drinking with her because she said she doesn’t enjoy alcohol.

Wi Ho-yeon continued with a slightly anxious face.

“Um… if it’s because of what I said, you might be drinking with other women instead of me…”

“Ms. Ho-yeon, that’s a misunderstanding. It’s not like that. I didn’t particularly avoid you because you don’t enjoy alcohol…”

“But… I know you occasionally drink with the master.”

“That’s…”

‘That’s because Seo Yoo-ju likes to cling after drinking.’

Seo Yoo-ju often offers first, so we do drink together sometimes.

However, I don’t particularly love drinking. Of course, I enjoy it to some extent, but just moderately.

“Mr. Lee Yun-seong, if you wish, I will try.”

“Huh? What…”

“If you desire, I will be your drinking partner anytime. So please call me.”

‘What…’

I was dumbfounded by her offer to try to be a drinking partner.

“No… there’s no need…”

“I… want to change myself to suit your preferences.”

‘What is this woman saying?’

Her words gave me a dangerous feeling.

‘Please don’t say such dangerous things. It feels weird.’

If Seo Yoo-ju or Ha Yu-ri are the types who deliberately seduce, Wi Ho-yeon is the complete opposite.

Her unintentional actions drive me crazy.

“…You already perfectly match my preferences, so there’s no need to worry.”

Honestly, Wi Ho-yeon’s appearance perfectly matches my taste, so I have no complaints.

“…That’s too much praise. Thank you.”

Her deeply moved expression and bowing made me flinch.

‘Damn, please don’t provoke me.’

It’s already hard enough holding back these days.

Every time Wi Ho-yeon acts submissive like this, it feels dangerous.

‘It’s not like I’m being treated like an emperor.’

Maybe ancient kings felt like this.

A stunning beauty acting extremely submissive would make anyone lose their reason.

“…Ms. Ho-yeon, could you please refrain from saying such things?”

Hearing my words, Wi Ho-yeon looked startled and began to gauge my reaction.

“Ah, um, did I make a mistake… If I upset you, I’m sorry.”

‘Damn, that’s why it’s dangerous.’

“It’s not that I’m upset, but I might lose my reason, Ms. Ho-yeon.”

“Lose your reason? What… Ah.”

Mid-sentence, she seemed to understand what I meant and blushed.

“…I see.”

“Yes, so please refrain from such remarks.”

I sighed and looked away from Wi Ho-yeon, expecting her to agree.

“…No.”

“…Huh?”

I was shocked when she refused my request for the first time.

“…If that’s the reason, then no. I… want you to feel that way about me more.”

“What?”

“…I want you to lose your reason because of me.”

For a moment, the corner of my mouth twitched at Wi Ho-yeon’s answer.

“I want… you to demand anything from me.”

‘Damn, how can I resist this?’

Creak—

“Mr… Mr. Lee Yun-seong?”

I got up from the chair and walked towards her.

“Ah…”

Before I knew it, I was looking down at Wi Ho-yeon, and she…

Her breathing became rough with anticipation of what was to come.

“…Wi Ho-yeon.”

“Mr. Lee Yun-seong, please do as you wish…”

Just as I couldn’t resist her plea and was about to move my hand—

Bang—

“Hey, Lee Yun-seong!”

Someone burst through the door urgently, and—

‘Damn it!’

In a déjà vu-like situation, I couldn’t help but curse.