Chapter 42: Killing Park Shinhye with Overconfidence

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"Isn't our Big Boss being a bit overprotective?" Minjung is too intimidated to say anything as she thought to herself. On the other hand, Jooeun gently laughed. Jeonghwan's thoughtfulness made her heart feel warm, like the sun on a winter's day.

Jooeun shared the outcome from Vanity Fair's meeting by handing over the amended contract to Jeonghwan. Jeonghwan sat on the sofa gently running his hand through Jooeun's hair. The scene is so natural and heartwarming, like the world's most beautiful painting.

"The entertainment industry changes as often as the wind and clouds. It's common for a newcomer to make a break every day, so it's hard to predict what would happen tomorrow. Ryeowon must be still dreaming about giving Shinhye a comeback, that's why she agreed to amend the contract so easily. She must be thinking, if Shinhye successfully makes a comeback, she could easily step all over you again."

"That's right, that's right! I just browsed the news and did a search for Shinhye's name. The search results were all about the battle between her and Jooeun. All the so-called modeling industry experts have started comparing the works between the two and a few so-called people within the industry have stepped out to say, since Jooeun has been a substitute for Shinhye, if they were to share a stage, Jooeun would only become a second Shinhye. They also said Shinhye is the most beautiful oriental model and that she has the capability of starting up the oriental trend."

"If that's not enough, they are even comparing different parts of their body, saying, apart from her legs, Jooeun has no advantage in any other aspect."

"They are spreading opinions like, Shinhye was born stylish, whereas Jooeun was born dull. What a joke! Shinhye isn't even on the same level." Just the thought of it made Minjung angry.

"This is what they typically do to create hype. It's not worth getting angry over. Just let Shinhye enjoy it while she can." Jooeun comforted Minjung.

Jeonghwan remained silent as his obsidian-like eyes lit up with amusement and mockery. Jooeun took a quick glance at Jeonghwan and shook his knee as she asked, "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Let her overconfidence kill her." Jeonghwan responded simply.

Jooeun held tightly onto Jeonghwan's hand. As expected, there's only one person who understood her the most and didn't require her to waste time and effort to explain.

Since the statement that Ryeowon released was solely focused on supporting one while stepping on another and is obviously biased towards Shinhye, then they should give Ryeowon what she wanted. They planned to inflate Shinhye's ego and make everyone have high hopes for her. At the same time, they would make her become known as an upcoming superstar in the modeling industry so she gains the attention of current famous models. Like this, the higher Shinhye climbs, the harder she would fall after everyone sees her skills.

"When the time comes, we won't have to say anything or help others gain more popularity. All you have to do is show your skills and that would be your best attack."

Hyewon listened to Jeonghwan and then looked at Jooeun. In front of Yonghwa, Jooeun is sharp like a hedgehog. No one could get close enough to take advantage of her. However, in front of Jeonghwan, Jooeun is a delicate little woman that needed her husband to protect her. She didn't depend on Jeonghwan, but she would listen attentively to Jeonghwan's opinions. It seemed, deep down, only Jeonghwan could make her completely submissive. To everyone, Jooeun is strong and firm. Only in front of Jeonghwan, did she show her weaknesses. She definitely treated him differently.

"This married couple is a perfect match." Hyewon thought. Looking at the intelligent team in front of her, deep down, she's already looking forward to the miracle Jooeun would create for Vanity Fair. As for the overconfident Shinhye, she's curious how Jooeun would be able to destroy her now that Ryeowon had raised her ego so high.

Inside the kitchen, Jeonghwan had already rolled up his sleeves and was busy preparing dinner. At this time, Jooeun had just finished washing up and wearing Jeonghwan's shirt as she slowly approached him from behind and gave him a hug.

"Jeonghwanie~"

"It's greasy and smoky in here. Go wait for me outside." Jeonghwan is focused on the fish in his hands.

"What should I do? You're so nice to me. I'm starting to get scared." Jooeun said as she leaned in closer to Jeonghwan's back. "You know that when it comes to relationships, I don't have a sense of security. I'm afraid one day, you will abandon me and runoff as well."

"Then are you going to just stand there and watch me leave? If that day really comes, the Jooeun that is so ambitious with her career, won't she have the courage to hold on to me? I also need to be coaxed sometimes."

Hearing Jeonghwan's last sentence, Jooeun smiled cheekily as she grabbed one of his hands and forced herself between his arms. She then slowly undid the top two buttons of his shirt to faintly reveal his chest muscles, before placing her head inside his shirt. From his shirt came her eyes.

"You are really distracting me from cooking." Jeonghwan let out a laugh. Up to this point, Jooeun had her back against Jeonghwan's chest, but after hearing his words, she suddenly turned around, her ice-cold lips pressed firmly on his chest. "Are you referring to this?"

Jeonghwan calmly washed his fishy hands under the sink before wrapping his arms tightly around Jooeun. "Are you planning to give me dessert before dinner?"

Jooeun's finger drew circles inside Jeonghwan's shirt. "Am I sweet enough for you?"

Jeonghwan stopped breathing as he pulled Jooeun's finger out from his shirt. He then lifted her chin and forcefully placed his lips on hers. "I'll need to have a taste to see how sweet you are."

Jeonghwan loves how Jooeun had so many different sides to her when it came to moments like this. It's so different from her usual gentleness. Sometimes she's enchanting; sometimes she's out of control; sometimes she would let herself loose. No matter how she acted, the result is the same. It always made him want her.

Their dancing tongues were mixed with ambiguous breaths, dinner had become a lot more satisfying. Jeonghwan's hand brushed against Jooeun's legs. This reminded him, it's about time to give her the other surprise he had been preparing.

By the time dinner is ready to be served, 2 hours had passed. Upon seeing the feast before her, the word surprise is not enough to describe how Minjung is feeling. Never would she have expected, the famous CEO of GK, the Big Boss of the Entertainment Industry, is so thoughtful. No wonder Jooeun is so willingly obedient towards him.

"Thank you Big Boss, for this reward!"

"Control your impulsive look of wanting to auction this food off." Jooeun couldn't hold back her laughter as she giggled.

"How did you know I was thinking that Jooeun? I feel so lucky." Minjung rubbed against Jooeun's arm. "By the way, what were you and Big Boss doing in the kitchen for 2 hours?"

"Hurry and eat. After dinner, we have something important to do." Jeonghwan quickly changed the subject.

"What do you have planned?" Jooeun showed interest.

"You will know when the time comes." Jeonghwan brushed his hand through her hair lovingly. Minjung and Hyewon are completely envious. From their observation, no one else in this world could make Jooeun so obedient and full of admiration. However, the biggest surprise of the night is yet to come. 

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