Chapter 251

EP.251 The Plan to Inject Evil

“Adeline…”

“…..”

“Look at me… okay?”

With a voice that seemed on the verge of tears, Adeline, who was lying with her back to Silvia, bit her lower lip.

She admitted that she had been excited. Silvia had only asked if it would be okay.

But it was too shocking. It felt like her boyfriend was being treated as public property, and it made her feel bad.

Adeline, who had pulled the blanket over her head, pouted and said,

“I don’t know.”

“I’m sorry… I’ll take back what I just said…”

At Silvia’s apology, Adeline lowered the blanket and sat up.

She wiped her moist eyes and looked at her beloved sister.

Silvia then continued,

“I was wrong… I’m really sorry. I got carried away in the heat of the moment…”

“…..”

It must have been difficult for Silvia to bring this up.

She must have agonized over it before speaking, and the evidence was her hesitant attitude at the dining table.

It was the first time seeing Silvia, who was always confident, act so humble.

It showed just how strongly she wanted to protect the Earth.

And Adeline could fully understand Silvia’s feelings.

When she needed to charge her Aiter, she had also felt quite impatient, though not to that extent.

As Adeline’s expression softened, Silvia blurted out,

“I did something really pathetic to you…”

“Pa-pathetic? No… I understand your feelings, sister…”

“Really…?”

“Yes… I’ll think about your proposal… but don’t expect a positive answer…”

Silvia’s expression brightened considerably.

Changing her approach seemed to work.

After all, invoking sympathy was the best way with Adeline.

It felt manipulative, and she was really sorry, but… if it could resolve the situation, she was willing to do anything.

Silvia, who had hardened her expression again, shook her head.

“No. If even the slightest problem arises between you two because of me, it would be really hard. I’ll ask Sehwa, Yuria, or Dr. Cash for advice…”

“There’s absolutely no problem between Jihyuk and me…! No matter what happens, we’ll stay strong! Please don’t talk like that!”

“Of course, you two will be fine forever. I just said it out of caution… If it made you feel bad, I sincerely apologize… Am I really pathetic? I just blurted out whatever came to mind without considering your feelings…”

Silvia, whose self-esteem had plummeted, looked pitiful.

If she went to meet Jihyuk now… Silvia might end up swallowing her tears alone.

Adeline, who had decided to stay with her sister today, patted Silvia’s back.

“Sister… our minds are all over the place right now, aren’t they? So, how about we go for a walk in the park?”

“I’m fine with that… but don’t you have a date with Jihyuk?”

“I canceled it today. I want to stay with you.”

“Can you really do that…?”

“Of course. I’ll wash up quickly, so you should too. Let’s spend the whole day together.”

Silvia, who had repeatedly sighed in relief, nodded her head.

There was hope. It seemed like she could be persuaded.

And then she had another good idea.

It might be called cunning… but she should use this method as well.

“Okay… thank you.”

**

[I’ll stay with my sister today. I’m sorry, Jihyuk.]

After reading Adeline’s text, I sent a reply saying it was okay and leaned back in my chair.

So Silvia brought up the topic of Aiter charging.

I don’t know how she phrased it, but she probably wasn’t honest.

‘It’s time now.’

The time to inject evil into Adeline is approaching.

My heart is pounding. I’m so excited that I can’t focus on anything.

Looking at the ceiling and grinning, I contacted Boyeong and left the lab.

Boyeong, who had terminated her contract with WW Entertainment, had moved agencies and was on a break.

Work offers were pouring in, but she deliberately didn’t take them.

Currently, she was resting while teaching Stella.

Her former manager and current agency head might be crying tears of blood, but whatever… he’s just a puppet who does whatever Boyeong says, so who cares.

Entering the high-end apartment complex in Gangnam-gu, the security guard contacted Boyeong via intercom and opened the gate, allowing me to enter the parking lot.

After parking haphazardly, I took the elevator and pressed the button for the top floor.

The floor where Boyeong’s newly purchased penthouse was located.

After getting off, I went to the only front door and rang the doorbell.

A clear chime sounded, and shortly after, Boyeong, dressed comfortably, opened the door and greeted me.

“You’re here?”

“Have you been well?”

“Yes. Come in.”

After roughly taking off my shoes and looking around the living room, I raised the corners of my mouth.

Blackout curtains were installed on all the windows, so despite it being broad daylight, not a single ray of light entered the spacious living room.

The five bedrooms, kitchen, and auxiliary kitchen were also dark unless the lights were turned on.

The orange light created a somewhat eerie atmosphere, which I liked.

It was already a perfect place for plotting and executing various sinister plans, and with it being pitch dark, a satisfied smile naturally formed on my face.

Boyeong had done something that pleased me for the first time in a while. I hadn’t even given her any orders.

As I continued to admire the place internally, Boyeong, who had finished organizing the shoes, approached and said,

“I’m glad you like it.”

“It’s nice. What made you buy this place?”

“Just… the security is good, and I bought it to teach Stella here as well.”

“Security?”

“Recently, paparazzi have been showing up more often…”

It seemed that since she had stopped her activities, people thought something was up and started following her.

Given Boyeong’s position, anything they caught would be a scoop.

“I’ll take care of a few of them.”

“Thank you… Would you like some coffee?”

“Never mind, let’s hear the report first.”

“Yes.”

Sitting on the sofa, I comfortably chatted with Boyeong.

“Everyone who knew you were behind Stella is dead. From now on, move carefully unless absolutely necessary.”

“I will. Thank you so much.”

Because of this, Marcella found out that I had made Boyeong her retainer, but it’s fine since safe houses can be secretly built anytime.

“Shall we talk about Stella?”

“Her skills are improving daily, and her personality is bright, so there’s no problem… but her younger sibling keeps causing trouble.”

“It seems they still haven’t come to their senses.”

“But it’s less than before.”

“Keep receiving updates, but don’t intervene. Let them do as they please.”

“Understood.”

Stella’s sibling will be used by me and then given rest.

Until then, I’ll let them run wild.

“Are you giving Stella financial support?”

“Just enough to get by.”

“Good. When is Stella’s debut scheduled?”

“I’m about to resume my activities, and I plan to introduce her then. Her skills are solid, so she’ll create a buzz.”

Stella is scheduled to make a brief appearance at Boyeong’s concert.

I should go and watch. It’s been too long since I last saw her.

“Are you still keeping my mention out of it?”

“Of course.”

The situation is progressing well.

Adeline, Silvia, and Stella are all moving within my grasp, so I’m at ease.

However, the Demon Realm is a concern.

If it weren’t for the traitors, I could completely relax… but these kinds of messy things always happen.

“There’s nothing else to report.”

“Good job. I’ll rest for a bit before leaving.”

“Yes, CEO.”

Lying on the sofa and being attended to by Boyeong, I spent the day lazing around until nightfall when I received a text from the doctor saying she had arrived home.

She’s fully adapted now. Then I should rush over immediately.

I’ll pamper Boyeong later.

**

The rejuvenated doctor’s face was nothing short of beautiful.

Her fair, elastic skin, naturally glossy without any makeup, red lips, and sexy eyes… she was perfect.

If someone asked if that face was the doctor’s youthful appearance before her transformation, the answer would be ‘No.’

The doctor, reborn as a demon, was far more alluring and exuded a deadly charm compared to her human form.

“You’re beautiful. But if Silvia and Adeline saw you like this now, they’d be suspicious.”

At my words with a soft smile, the doctor licked her lips and hesitantly replied,

“I know. I haven’t fully transformed yet… I just removed the demon traits…”

“Why?”

“I like this form… Don’t worry about the evil energy. Marcella developed a new drug… If I transform and take it, the evil energy will be erased, and I can maintain this appearance…”

“Any side effects?”

“None if taken every other day…”

So, activities can be done every two days.

Even though Marcella is a genius, it seems there are limitations due to the child.

Accepting that, I spread my arms wide.

The doctor then made a “Hmmm…” sound and rushed into my arms.

Placing my hand on her slender waist, I said,

“Welcome back, sister. I missed you.”

“I missed you too… I’m sorry for causing you so much trouble…”

Her tone was completely free from mental anguish.

Seeing the branch that was about to break now firmly reattached and stronger made me proud.

Her loyalty and love for me were beyond question.

This is why I can’t stop the corruption. I need to bestow this Demon King’s grace upon Silvia and Adeline soon.

“I’ll start the replication research right away. Marcella laid a really solid foundation.”

The doctor’s words had a slight edge to them.

She wasn’t angry, but it was a complaint about being deceived all this time.

It was understandable. The doctor had no idea I was stealing her research.

“Got it. You two can discuss it together.”

“If we need clinical trials, can we just use any humans?”

Such enticing words!

My lower body instantly reacted, and I nodded.

“Of course.”

“Okay…”

“Let’s talk about that later. Wait for me in the room. I’ll wash up and be right there.”

The doctor’s fair face flushed red.

She answered in a small voice,

“Okay…”

I quickly ran into the bathroom, stripped off my clothes, and started showering.

I wanted to pounce on her immediately, but this was the first time with the doctor as a demon.

I needed to cleanse my body and mind properly.

After thoroughly washing my body for a long time, I dried my hair with a towel and stepped out.

Entering the bedroom, I saw the doctor lying face down on the bed, talking to someone on the phone.

“…Yeah. Yeah. I completely agree with you. It’s a really important matter. No… thank you… I’m the one who should be thankful. Did Jihyuk agree? Okay.”

‘Is it Silvia?’

From the context, it seemed so… what’s going on?

The doctor talked with Silvia for a few minutes, encouraged her, and then hung up.

She then turned to me and asked,

“Silvia said she wants to charge Aiter with you… and that you agreed. Is that true?”

“I already did? Yesterday at the motel.”

“Really…? Then Silvia lied.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Well, here’s what happened…”

The call went like this.

Silvia, who wanted to protect the Earth, urgently needed to charge Aiter, and the only person she liked was me.

So she wanted to charge with me and asked Adeline if it would be okay, but Adeline strongly opposed.

She’s currently trying to persuade her indirectly, but it seems unlikely, so she asked the doctor for help.

She wanted the doctor to tell Adeline to think about the greater good.

“So that’s how it is…”

After understanding the whole story, I couldn’t help but laugh.

Silvia is really showing her teeth now.

Well, she must have been afraid of Adeline’s reaction to be honest.

She planned to gloss over the fact that she had already done it with me after getting approval?

It’s a dangerous gamble for Silvia… the risk is too high.

Then I should help her.

I’ll ease her guilt a little.

So Silvia, when you fall, serve this Demon King devoutly.

Where else in the world would you find such a merciful Demon King?

“What should we do? Just leave it?”

At the doctor’s question, I bared my teeth and asked,

“Sister, you haven’t taken Marcella’s new drug yet, right?”

“No.”

“Take it tomorrow and meet Silvia and Adeline. Separately.”

“Meet them and do what?”

“First, meet Silvia and then…”

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