Trial Marriage Husband (Pangyo Couple version)

Chapter 35: Jung Ryeowon's Bullying

"Because I am no longer the Jooeun that allowed others to bully her. Plus, I have you now." Jooeun replied calmly, showing a sense of confidence.

"If it was not because we are on board the plane right now, I would kiss you until you can no longer breathe." Jeonghwan tried to maintain his patience as he held back his urge to kiss her. Instead, he embraced her tightly as he enjoyed the unique fragrance emanating from her body.

Meanwhile, Shinhye's assistant was trying to find out what Jooeun was doing in First Class. However, he was blocked by the air-hostess and ended up being stuck on the outside – without any chance of entering.

After a 12-hour long flight, the plane finally landed at 9 AM local time. Yonghwa's older sister, Jung Ryeowon, is already waiting at arrivals. Upon seeing them, she excitedly gave them all a hug – even Jooeun. Even though his sister had an oriental-looking face, she was tall like a westerner. The clothes on her body were all limited designs – the only ones in the world. Unfortunately, she had one flaw, which is her common look. Otherwise, she could have pursued a career as an entertainer. Her only saving grace was that she had a good eye for talent. Although her artists weren't extremely famous, they were still very influential in the western market.

During the time that Jooeun and Yonghwa were together, Jooeun had only seen Jung Ryeowon twice. Jooeun did not like women that controlled others and Jung Ryeowon was extremely controlling.

"Jooeun, I have already heard about what happened between you and Yonghwa and I have already scolded him, but you should keep work and personal relations separate. It's not right for you to cause trouble at work for your own personal gain." Jung Ryeowon critiqued Jooeun in front of everyone – obviously trying to establish a hierarchy of power.

"This time, for Vanity Fair Magazine's shoot, give me some face. Listen to their requests and don't make things difficult for Yonghwa, OK?"

After hearing Ryeowon's words, Minjung's heart filled with anger.

"Why isn't Jung Ryeowon teaching Shinhye a lesson instead of picking on Jooeun? Does she think by schemingly bringing Jooeun here, in her territory and she can make her suffer as she pleases?"

Jooeun remained calm. She just looked at Ryeowon and smiled slightly. She did not lose her temper or agree to anything. Her reaction made it hard for Ryeowon to tell what plans she had running through her mind.

The team headed towards the exit of the airport, while at the same time, Jeonghwan and a few higher-ups from one of his American subsidiary companies were exiting the arrivals hall. Upon seeing Jeonghwan, Ryeowon appeared to have spotted a superstar as she chased after him on her high-heeled shoes. He was indeed too famous. Just like a born ruler, he was even more eye-catching than any celebrity.

"President Lee! President Lee..."

Upon hearing Ryeowon's calls, Jeonghwan turned around to see Yonghwa's team approaching him. His gaze was focused on Jooeun as they conversed through their eyes. Jooeun understood the look in Jeonghwan's eyes. He wanted her to find a chance to move to his house so she could stay by his side. Jooeun smiled understandingly: she would try her best.

Hyewon and Minjung knew why Jeonghwan had turned around. They also knew Jung Ryeowon would be stopped at least 2 meters away from Jeonghwan. Of course, after turning around and seeing Jooeun, Jeonghwan pretended not to notice Jung Ryeowon and directly boarded the Lincoln Limousine that was waiting for him. All Jung Ryeowon could do was watch from a distance as Jeonghwan left.

"Ridiculous!" Minjung sneered inside. "Did you think anyone could approach Jooeun's Big Boss?"

Although Jung Ryeowon did not get the chance to go up close to her idol, she was still extremely excited. "I never expected I would run into Lee Jeonghwan here, he is so handsome!"

This time, it was Hyewon who reacted on the inside. "There's another thing you would have never expected: the person you were bullying just now, is Mo Ting's wife."

Jooeun maintained her composure as she gently put on her sunglasses as nothing had just happened. At the same time, Jung Ryeowon returned to the imposing manner of a top manager as she spoke to the three of them. "Jooeun, since you just arrived in the US, go get some rest and adjust to the time difference. The driver will take you to the hotel. Yonghwa, Shinhye, and I have a family dinner to attend. You three, take care of yourselves."

Family dinner. In other words, Jung Ryeowon had already accepted Shinhye as her sister-in-law. To someone like Jooeun, who was in a foreign land, without much resources and no connections to the media, it was easy for her to be at a disadvantage. Jung Ryeowon obviously wanted Jooeun to be at a loss. However, there was one thing she had forgotten. 3 years ago, Jooeun had appeared in a few big American commercials. Although she hadn't reached the pinnacle of her career, she wasn't completely alone.

"I haven't been to the US for a long time, I will go visit some old friends. In fact, I might stay with them while I'm here, you can cancel the hotel room." Jooeun responded calmly.

"That's fine, but when we contact you to come on set, you better be on time." Ryeowon nodded in approval.

During the entire time, Shinhye remained silent, soaking in the joy of how Ryeowon was treating Jooeun. It was so obvious that Ryeowon was picking on her. But no matter how much Ryeowon disliked her, for the sake of her younger brother, she held back a little.

"Since she is now in the US, does Jooeun still think she can make a comeback?" Shinhye completely believed this was the break she's been looking for.

Meanwhile, Ryeowon did have the intention to help Shinhye. But did she really think it would be that easy? After dealing with Jooeun, Ryeowon left the airport with Yonghwa and Shinhye. After they left, Jooeun phoned Jeonghwan.

"Hwan, have you gone far?"

"What do you think?" Jeonghwan had already instructed his driver to wait in a hidden location. He knew Jooeun would find a way to get away from the others. He was right.

Jooeun smiled to herself and waited quietly. In less than a minute, a Lincoln Limousine pulled up in front of her. The driver opened the door for her politely and welcomed her onboard in English. Jooeun boarded the car with Minjung and Hyewon. This is Minjung and Hyewon's first time being so close to Jeonghwan. However, neither of them had the courage to look at him directly because only in front of Jooeun would Jeonghwan reveal his rare gentleness, whereas, in front of everyone else, he was cold like ice.

"Are you bothered by the shoot with Vanity Fair?" Jeonghwan asked as he handed her a glass of red wine and gently brushed his hand through her long dark hair.

"Those three are in the same boat, they will definitely create trouble for me. It wouldn't be unexpected for me to be replaced or even realize I've come in vain. I'm currently preparing myself mentally."

"Jung Ryeowon is bullying our Jooeun because she is unfamiliar here and has no fans!" Minjung complained angrily.

"Unnie, who told you I am unfamiliar here?" Jooeun asked Minjung with a deeper meaning.