Trial Marriage Husband (Pangyo Couple version)

Chapter 127: I Can Put My Life on the Line

Jeonghwan gently stroked Jooeun's hair and drew her into his embrace affectionately. After hearing her words, he was tempted to retrieve all the best things in the world – even his heart – and place it into the palm of her hands.

"Although we are going to the US, the Oriental Trend is still extremely popular. If you stay by my side like this, you will attract a lot of attention."

"So what do you suggest?" a disappointed look crossed Jooeun's face.

"I don't mind having a female interpreter by my side." Jeonghwan chuckled. His voice was deep and sexy. "I guess allowing you to experience Hollywood in advance isn't a bad thing. Negotiating on the foreign stage isn't easy."

"Aren't you afraid I will come in contact with issues that are confidential to GK?" Jooeun asked after relaxing a little.

"I already belong to you, so GK is no different." Jeonghwan replied. "If you want to be the breadwinner, I am happy to retreat to behind the scenes, hand everything over to you and stay at home to prepare meals and wash laundry."

"You are dreaming President Lee. Work hard to make money! Don't even think about slacking off."

Jeonghwan laughed. He suddenly felt, the boring trip he was supposed to take, had suddenly become so much more exciting with Jooeun around. Jooeun was an ambitious person, but it never affected her life at home; she was clear about her identity.

Seoul's entertainment gossip was still centered on Jennie's incident. With Diptyque's slap to the face and her assistant's revelation, Jennie could no longer withstand all the public scolding. So she filmed an apology.

A 16-year-old child who appeared in front of the camera is a mess. She bawled her eyes out begging the public for forgiveness. She even paid online commenters to help her wipe her slate clean. It appeared, she really wanted to redeem herself.

Yeji spoke to Kangjun in private. She wanted to know his plans for the aftermath and his thoughts on Jooeun.

Kangjun had his laptop in his lap, he looked much tidier than when he first returned to the country. He finally looked like a top manager again.

"I can't let Jennie Kim off so easily." Kangjun looked down at his laptop as he spoke – "...or else in the future, we might come across 'Big-Jooeun', 'Mid- Jooeun', 'Little Jooeun', it will be never-ending."

"So what you're saying is, you're planning to be Jooeun's manager?" Yeji exclaimed excitedly.

Kangjun lifted his head as he twirled the pen in his hand. "As long as she's willing. I admit, in the beginning, I did look at her arrogantly. But I can't deny, she is indeed interesting."

"I trust in your abilities." Yeji nodded. "However, Jooeun is like a wild horse, she isn't easy to tame. In a way, she is similar to you. That's why I feel you guys match each other well."

"I will speak to her."

"Oh yeah. The position of Artists Director, when will you take it back?" Yeji asked as she raised an eyebrow. Out of Park Hyomin, Ahn Bohyun, and Seo Kangjun, she felt in the end, she still trusted Kangjun the most. Especially since both Bohyun and Hyomin had disregarded her to some degree. She was hopeful Kangjun would take back his role. 

"I have no interest in that. I just want to focus on being Cha Jooeun's manager. Of course, if someone goes against me, I won't go easy on them." Kangjun turned off his laptop with a cold look in his eyes.

"Did you know, today at the weekly meeting, Hyomin suggested I sign Jennie Kim with us?" Yeji laughed as she shook her head.

"President Seo, it's time to draw your sword."

"The Official Contract Signing Ceremony will take place in 3 days. Quickly resolve the Jennie Kim incident and confirm a time with Jooeun. Of course, if you can't convince Jooeun to come back in time, I will use the ceremony to announce your return instead and delay Jooeun's ceremony until later."

Kangjun nodded. Yeji had always done things with careful consideration.

Afterward, Kangjun left Yeji's office. On his way out, he ran into Hyomin. Their eyes met as she spoke. "Back then, I didn't mean to expose your secret to the media."

Kangjun lifted his head with a cold expression. "Hyomin, I am back and I will not allow anyone to hurt me again. Nor will I let them hurt my artists."

Hyomin's expression changed as she tightened her grip on the artist's information in her hands. "We were once really good friends."

"Shhh...I don't want to hear it, you disgusting person."

After speaking, Kangjun left the building. Hyomin was left standing on her own as she clenched her fist; you just wait and see. Artist? Seo Kangjun, with your current resources, how long do you think it would take you to train a newcomer into someone famous? Hyomin sneered inside.

But she had no idea, her arrogant mask was about to be torn to shreds.

Meanwhile, Jooeun had just arrived in the US. Not long after arriving at the hotel, Jeonghwan delivered a disguise to her. She immediately put on the wig and glasses, looking proper and professional. At a glance, her model aura had completely disappeared, and in her place stood a female interpreter.

The couple had no time to rest as they rushed to the hospital where GK's actors were staying. With Jeonghwan and Taejoo's cover, Jooeun's identity was not revealed.

The actors consisted of one male and one female; the female was a top-class actress. Because of the explosion, both of them had different degrees of injury all over their body and required a long time to recover. However, the production team did not admit it was their fault. Instead, they threw the blame onto the actors and demanded for compensation. The only reason Jeonghwan had to make an appearance was because of a friend that was stuck in the middle of the incident. Otherwise, as usual, Jeonghwan would have directly sued them. GK's legal team had never lost a legal battle.

"President, I've already gotten in contact with the film studio. They have agreed to meet tomorrow morning." Taejoo said as they walked.

"Then let's play along with them." Jeonghwan replied calmly.

"Apart from that, Mr. Thompson has already booked a table at the restaurant and is waiting for us."

"Then let's get going." Jeonghwan responded as he secretly held onto Jooeun's right hand.

Jooeun was surprised. She thought this man was so busy that he had forgotten her presence. But it turned out, not even for a moment did he take his eyes off her.

The couple was about to go meet Jeonghwan's American friend. He was a man of mixed descent and was the same age as him. His attitude was carefree and treated life like a game. Of course, he was quite successful, hence his production company was quite famous. However, he was easily tempted by beautiful girls, especially someone with long slender legs like Jooeun.

As soon as he saw Jooeun enter, he was immediately filled with excitement. Disregarding business, he directly asked Jeonghwan. "Is this your secretary?"

Seeing the look in his eyes, Jeonghwan's expression turned dark. "You better place your eyes elsewhere."

"What? Is she your bed buddy?"

Jeonghwan did not get a chance to reply before Jooeun butted in. "Yes, I'm his bed buddy and I will be for a lifetime."

"Mistress?"

Jeonghwan stopped him from guessing any further as he declared his ownership. "Wife! So turn your sleazy gaze away from her."

"What type of wife? Did you get married for the sake of connections? Don't tell me you want to argue with me over her?"

Jeonghwan was stunned for a moment before shaking his head. "No need for that. However, I am willing to put my life on the line."