Business tycoon Yook Sungjae is about to lose the very sole property he had vowed to protect his whole life after his late grandmother's will had been revealed. He has less than a year to save what rightfully belongs to his family before his greedy counterparts successfully buys his family's land and transform it into a pathetic business. The question is... how in the world will he be able to fulfill the criteria of his late grandmother's will when it requires him to have a child of his own for him to claim his rights to ownership? "Have you considered surrogacy?" Changsub asked blatantly. "That's too complicated, hyung" Sungjae slumped his body to the chair in despair. "Contracts are there for a reason..." Changsub tried to sound positive even though his own expectations were zilch. Started: October 2, 2020 Ended: -

⚖ LADY JUSTICE ⚖ an allegorical personification of the moral force in judicial systems. Represents impartiality, enforcement and respect. Park Sooyoung was known as the district's top-notch prosecutor, earning herself the title of Lady Justice despite being the youngest on her team. Defence lawyers hated having her on the other side and judges groan when they have to attend the hearings. Sooyoung's hot, young blood loved the satisfaction that came with throwing criminals in jail and swore she would never leave her post. But when a past scar reemerges, Sooyoung was forced to take up a new job in a multi-million dollar company where most of the superior positions were held by men, where higher-ups turn a blind eye to sexism, bullying and office politics, where winning was more important than equality. Will her fight against injustice come out victorious? Or will she first have to learn to stop fighting against herself? -- TRIGGER WARNING: Deals with sexual harassment, suicide and mental illness

She's raised to be a CEO of a multi-billion dollar corporation. He's the son of a cook who owns nothing but his smart brain. Logically, she would marry a guy as rich as her who'd be able to help her carry the burden of her family's business, and he'd find someone suitable for him. They would never be together. They were too different. They were made for different paths and destinies. The thing is, they grow up together. And the heiress is determined she'll marry him one day, no matter what. Is that just a silly wish from her, or would she be able to make it a reality? Is Sungjae really that logical and has no feelings for her? Follow their journey starting from their high school years.......

Sungjae and Joy meet again over glasses of wine and loud fireworks.

Sungjae was the reigning emperor. He had his queen and concubines, thanks to political alliances, but the only woman he loved was Park Sooyoung, the empire's strongest witch. There was a prophecy from the Park family, a family of witches since the Goryeon era, that clearly foresee, no witch from their blood should ever marry into the royal family, or there will be a blood bath. If any of their descendants insisted upon the union, the son they had would destroy the kingdom and killed thousands of people. Sooyoung knew this, and ever since she was a child, she did her best to push Sungjae away. Too bad, he fell for her and vowed to never give up. The beautiful witch could only do one thing, made sure they would never be together. But could she lie to herself forever? Will she be strong enough to keep pushing away her own feelings?

They started as friends with lots of similarities. Then played the dangerous game of adding benefits into the equation. Of course, it was all just for fun and purely physical. Right? Sungjae and Sooyoung grew up in Jeju. They were deskmates in highschool. Both were brilliant and enrolled in KAIST. They thought college meant also finding love. But somehow they slipped and slept with each other. Once. Then again. And again. Until it became a regular arrangement between them. It was no big deal. Just something physical and stress-free between friends. Until one doubted everything And tried to find "real love". And the other couldn't handle it. ************************************************************************ Sometimes we seek what we want all over the world Only to find what we've been looking for right in front of us all along. ************************************************************************ Prompted by @gongjoynim on twitter: "a cliché friends with benefits turns into lovers with lots of jealous-Sungjae juseyo"

Park Sooyoung had everything that a girl want in the world. She was a spoiled rich brat, the only daughter in house, not to mention beautiful face and killer body. But that was her past, now she lost everything. His father had a huge debt and couldn't pay it. Her family was bankrupt. Everything was getting worst when his father announce something shocking. "You'll getting married." "What??!!"

The right mindset to read this story: A complete alternate universe where Korea was unified, around the time Elizabeth the First ruled England (1500s era). Rather than Hanbok, gayageum and Joseon era, Asia was heavily influenced by the western world. They dressed like the westerns in Elizabethan era. Rather than Gyeongbokgung, the imperial family build a castle up to the sky, not wide along the land. There were no palanquins, only horses and carriages. *************************************************************** Warning: Please be open-minded as I play with the concept of gender equality and God. Just remember that this is entirely a fiction. If you decide to read, please don't be offended or angry. Read at your own risk! ************************************************************** Entirely inspired by the cover picture of this story All hail Queen Sooyoung!!!

Sungjae and Joy in Joseon era. An arranged marriage, lots of shyness, and lots of sweetness. Their parents were best friends, so although he had never met her, Sungjae wasn't surprised that he had to marry Sooyoung. However, he managed to postpone their marriage until five years later, since they were both really young. Still, five years passed really quickly, and their marriage had to happen after all. During their wedding day, Sungjae and Sooyoung would meet for the first time. Would these two innocents manage to have a good marriage life? And more importantly, would they be able to love each other? ************************************************************* With time, Sooyoung was getting more and more disturbed with the fate of women in Joseon era. Her dreams and aspirations were 500 years too early. Still, she would fight to fulfill her dreams. Whatever it takes Even if her life is on the line. *********************************************************** Fueled by the wish to get back at the man who once nearly ruined his wife, Sungjae investigated Sooyoung's admirer This would take him to dangerous journeys Greed, corruption and overall evil sometimes triumph over humanity In the end, Sungjae, who once was an ordinary wealthy merchant, Had to decide whether he'd stand idle, or fight for the weak Whatever it takes Even if his life is on the line ****************************************** Book cover credit by Promiseapril

Sungjoy in text format. Sweet and touching. Funny and heart-warming. Just like them in real life. In the future, maybe I'll write angst too. Basically, this is my Sungjoy stories corner.