Trial Marriage Husband (Pangyo Couple version)

Chapter 24: The Two Get Scolded, Jooeun's Benefits

Park Shinhye had just stepped up a level from being a mistress and was still basking in the glory of things going her way, so Jooeun thought she'd let her be happy for a few more days. After all, Jooeun had yet to play the best card in her hand. However, Jooeun didn't only want to make it impossible for Shinhye to be a model anymore, she also wanted Shinhye to be too embarrassed to be alive.

Because her jobs were being frozen, after filming the commercial for Stonehenge, she once again had nothing to do. But she wasn't impatient or angry. Even though fans were scolding her for endorsing an unreliable product, she didn't respond with a single word – sucking up the insults.

Hyewon had studied Jooeun and studied the way she handled things previously. She realized she was a lot more tolerant than most people and could endure loneliness well. The entertainment headlines were still focused on Yonghwa and Shinhye's video. The public put Shinhye through all kinds of pain and abuse. Whereas, Jooeun reactions from the public consisted of 2 extremes. Some were extremely sympathetic as they assumed Jooeun was being forced, leading to her having no choice in which company she was to endorse. Whereas younger fans questioned why under these circumstances, she hadn't left CN. It was amongst this complex debate that an album of photos from Jooeun recent shoot was leaked by a passerby. In an instant, the hottest person online had changed as everyone praised how stunning Jooeun beauty and long legs were. On top of everything, there were multiple magazines that pointed out, how even when posing randomly, every move that she made was more natural than any pose pulled by a professional model. So while the three were enveloped in scandals, Shinhye and Yonghwa's responses were all negative, whereas Jooeun, on the basis of one album of photos made everyone forget she had been a substitute for Shinhye and that she had apologized after admitting to creating hype. The only image in their minds of Jooeun, were her gracefulness as she looked back at the camera with tears in her eyes.

While all this was going on, within the same day, Hyewon received invites from no less than 5 magazines, requesting Jooeun to appear on the front cover of their next season's issue. Compared to pitiful Shinhye who was getting one contract canceled after another, Hyewon was suddenly impressed by Jooeun. It was like she had some kind of magical ability that would always turn things around. Because Jooeun's path to a comeback, could no longer be blocked by Yonghwa, when faced with all the invites from the magazines, he started to question himself – should he really be freezing Jooeun?

Hyewon reported to Yonghwa about the invites from the magazines and analyzed which path Jooeun should take. But she was stopped by Shinhye who was sitting in Yonghwa's office chair.

"Didn't we already agree that we would not be accepting any jobs for her? Are you ignoring my words?"

"Her relationship with Yonghwa is still young, yet here she is, already acting like she is the president's wife." Hyewon sneered on the inside.

"Let's choose E-Style." Yonghwa selected one of the most influential magazines as he spoke directly to Hyewon.

"Yonghwa, what did you promise me?"

"Babe, everything I do is for you. Think about it, the incident with the video has received enough criticism. All we need is for Jooeun to make an appearance and clarify that we broke up a long time ago. Then the relationship between you and I would not be adulterous at all – just a normal couple. The netizens will realize they've been wrong and will feel guilty towards you – everything you do from then on would be more acceptable. I am laying a path for you." Yonghwa explained to Shinhye in a serious tone. "There's not much time left until the Top Ten Model Awards. This is the fastest way to wipe your slate clean. By the time you make a comeback, do you think Jooeun would still have a place to stand?"

After hearing this, Shinhye's anger immediately dissipated. "Only you could think of something that covers all bases like this."

Yonghwa had no idea Hyewon was already on Jooeun's side – the scheming between the two, quickly reached Jooeun's ears.

"Those two want to use you to wipe their slates clean, what are you planning to do?" Hyewon was curious how Jooeun was going to stop herself from being used by Yonghwa.

"Help me reject the job. If Yonghwa asks, just say I'm not feeling well," Jooeun replied.

Picking one out of five magazines and then having to immediately reject four, was already not quite right. But Hyewon understood what had to be done. So far she had been impressed by Jooeun's ability to skillfully deflect whatever was thrown at her. Effortlessly, she had passed the hot potato back.

When Shinhye heard of this, she nearly went crazy. She slammed her hands on the table as she spoke to Hyewon. "She obviously did it on purpose!"

"Then, Miss Park, how accommodating did you think a model that's had her fiancee stolen and is getting all her jobs frozen, should be?"

After hearing everything, Yonghwa patted Shinhye on the back to comfort her. He turned to Hyewon and ordered. "Tell Jooeun to come see me."

"I'm afraid she can't, she isn't feeling well." Hyewon replied.

"Then tell me where she is, I will go look for her!"

"Let me first ask Jooeun for her opinion." After speaking, Hyewon turned around and phoned Jooeun. However, at this time, Jeonghwan had just returned home and was hugging Jooeun in the garden as they watered the plants. Hyewon clearly expressed her thoughts, and because Jeonghwan's ears were against Jooeun, he overheard their conversation. At that moment, his ink-like eyes suddenly twinkled under the sun as he gave an amused smile. Leaning in close to Jooeun left ear, he suggested. "Give the address to your manager." Jooeun looked at him with uncertainty.

"Firstly, tell him that you've moved houses and because you are the daughter of the Cha family, living in Nine One Hannam is more suited to your status. You are no longer at a level where he can reach. Secondly, the security in here is tight, did you think 'anyone' can come in huh?"

Jooeun gently laughed as she realized Jeonghwan's attitude towards outsiders was definitely different to the kindness he showed at home. But she liked it! So she followed Jeonghwan's suggestion and gave their address to Hyewon. Upon hearing the address, Hyewon was shocked for a moment before she passed it on to Yonghwa.

"Jooeun said she already moved houses. If you want to see her then you can go to Nine One Hannam, she's moved there."

Nine One Hannam! But that is South Korea's most famous and expensive residence! That's not a place that a small celebrity could live in.

Shinhye was envious. "She? Moved to Nine One Hannam? How is that possible?"

"Miss Park, have you forgotten she is an heir to the Cha empire? Her living in Nine One Hannam is merely a choice to live in an environment that is suited to her status."

In other words, when Yonghwa and Jooeun were still together, she had been forced to suffer by downgrading herself. Since Yonghwa didn't know how to cherish her, she of course, returned to where she belonged without any cares. This was a level that Shinhye would never be able to reach because it was already determined at birth. Inside, Yonghwa wasn't feeling good. Thinking back on when he and Jooeun were still together, she was never willing to give anything. However, as soon as they broke up, she actually moved into Nine One Hannam!