Ransomed Fiancée (Michaeng)

Summary (Part 3)

Chapter 82: (My personal favourite Arc, I've imagine countless time how this chapter will unfold)

Chaeyoung loved it whenever Mina complimented her, so she volunteered to clean the house every Saturday, even giving the housekeeper the day off. The day before they left for the camp, Chaeyoung and Mina spent a relaxing afternoon watching movies together.

Once they arrived at the camp, they set up their luggage in a cozy built-in tent. The first day was spent on introductions, and the next day kicked off with group activities. Chaeyoung immediately sulked when she found out she wouldn't be partnered with Mina, as everyone was assigned to different teams to mingle. Instead, she was paired with Nayeon's secretary, Hwang Yeji, while Mina ended up with Momo, who had caused a ruckus just to join the camp for the fun of it.

What Chaeyoung didn't realize was that she wasn't the only one bothered by the arrangement. All through the activities, she remained blissfully unaware of the watchful, sharp eyes that kept track of her every move with her new partner.

"Who is that, anyway? She's from the Im Group isn't she?" Momo blurted.

"I'm not sure, but she's about to lose her hand if she keeps touching———I mean...that's not really appropriate." Mina hufffed

"You're scary when you're jealous."

"I'm not jealous."

Mina didn't like what she saw, whatever that was, and Momo had to deal with her mood swings all day. Mina would either aggressively dive into their activities or lose all interest. Momo couldn't help but chuckle, especially since Chaeyoung had no idea Mina had been practically stalking her with an intense gaze the entire time.

Chaeyoung, on the other hand, was focused on winning the main prize and paid little attention to what was happening around her. The prize—a set of diamond earrings—was something she could afford, but winning it gave her a special thrill. After a long day, she and Yeji emerged as the champions and were awarded the set of earrings for each.

That night, during the barbecue dinner, Chaeyoung jogged over to Mina, grinning as she handed over the diamond earrings she won, hoping to see Mina's usual kind smile and hear her compliments. Instead, she was met with an icy glare. Mina barely glanced at the earring before scoffing and walking away, leaving Chaeyoung standing there, completely confused. Momo, chuckling nearby, finally filled her in on Mina's jealousy. It took Chaeyoung a moment to absorb it, but once she did, happiness washed over her. She quickly set off to find Mina, grinning like an idiot.

Chapter 83:

Chaeyoung's panic escalated as the clock ticked on. She shouted and called out for Mina, frantically moving from one spot to another, a few staff trailing behind her until she stumbled upon a large white container. Approaching it, she tried to pull the door open but found it locked. Leaning closer, she called out again, but silence greeted her. Something felt off.

After knocking once more, she heard a faint response from inside. Chaeyoung's eyes widened, heart racing. She quickly scanned her surroundings, grabbed a nearby stone, and began smashing the electronic padlock, her hands trembling and fingers tightening around the rock. She barely felt the pain as her nails broke. Adrenaline surged through her veins, urging her to get the door open.

Finally, the lock gave way, and Chaeyoung yanked the door open just in time to catch Mina as her body flopped out. Mina was ice-cold, her lips a sickly purple, and her fingers stiff. Confusion and fear gripped Chaeyoung as she realized the gravity of Mina's condition. She shouted for an ambulance while the staff scrambled to comply. Quickly, Chaeyoung removed her jacket and wrapped it around Mina, picking her up as she jogged back toward the camp, desperate to stabilize Mina's body temperature. Mina was barely conscious, and Chaeyoung kept calling her name, praying for a response.