Chapter 124: Past (3)

Chapter 124: Past (3)

If she were to name the happiest time in her life

It would undoubtedly be when one devoted their life to love and received an abundance of love in return.

Lee Seyeong thought the stories she heard in passing were laughable.

Too busy living to love, who in the world can you trust, being thankful if you dont get stabbed in the back.

Nowadays, people do meet, but its rare for them to take it seriously.

They dated someone just to alleviate momentary loneliness. This had been normalized in society for a long time.

Marriage in this world sometimes becomes a means to an end, and at other times, a tool for crime.

Even vows to devote ones life could turn into cruel lies.

Lee Seyeong, a noblewoman, had been exposed to such rotten, sewer-like love stories from a young age.

She herself had almost been used as a tool to connect families.

Hence, her thoughts were firm.

Romance in fairy tales was only possible in fairy tales. They were written in books because they were idealistic notions.

How could there be love that lasted forever in this world? If there was, that person must be a foolish sucker.

Thats what she thought

I never dreamed Id be that foolish sucker.

Well, it was because she didnt know love.

If you asked how it felt to be a sucker, there was only one answer.

It felt damn good.

If I could go back to the past, Id want to scold myself for how happy I was just being in that persons arms.

She finally understood that loving moments were the happiest moments in life.

Having never received proper love before, how could she know?

The person who left behind that saying must have lived an incredible life. She was very envious.

Thats where my thoughts led her, and at some point, she realized.

If the happiest moment was when you loved, then the saddest moment in life was when you lost the person you loved.

Keep it a secret. If he finds out, itll be a disaster.

Lee Seyeong brought the teacup to her lips with a faint smile.

The tea, which had cooled to just the right temperature, carried a scent reminiscent of Jin Dallaes flowers.

A sweet floral aroma with a sharp flavor.

Sweet Oaks petals, however, were not suitable for tea. Their fragrance was subtle, and they often became mushy when steamed, losing their aroma in the drying process.

For some reason, this fact struck Lee Seyeong as bitterly ironic.

Its nothing. I just needed someone to be there for Lee Shiheon after Im gone.

Lee Shiheon had grown stronger, yet he still lived in circumstances where his life was at risk.

Lee Seyeong had been aware of this for a long time.

As a precaution, Cheondo advocated for training Shiheon. Her approach was effective, and Lee Shiheon had indeed made remarkable progress.

But Seyeongs strategy was different.

The work Im doing now is because you never know when you might die.

She felt compelled to eliminate the threats targeting him herself.

In conveying her sincerity, she also had to maintain the same level of earnestness.

Jin Dallae was looking at Lee Seyeong with a cold gaze. However, Dallae couldnt conceal her flustered expression either.

As she listened to the story, Dallaes breath caught before finally settling.

You never know when you might die?

I told you guys I was transferred, but that wasnt actually the case.

The reason Lee Seyeong had to leave Lee Shiheon and travel far away.

She never took a passive stance when facing imminent challenges.

Ive identified all the forces targeting Lee Shiheon with the help of a kid I know.

Lee Seyeong had collaborated with the star of the Hunter Union and conducted an internal investigation of the Flower to pinpoint its executive layer, planning a large-scale crackdown.

Going undercover in Flower. Gathering information there and then using it to slowly formulate a plan It was never going to be easy.

The plan was conceived with the possibility of death in mind from the outset.

Given its slim chance of success, the star present at the time had outright called Lee Seyeong crazy.

-Not dying would be quite the achievement, huh? Sigh. Crazy woman, as if. Youve always been overdoing it since the academy.

-Yeah, they say you become like the one you love.

-Hey, I love Shiheon too, okay? Thats why Im helping you with your thing, okay?

-Love, my foot.

She mentioned the first thing that came to mind after listening to Seyeongs words.

Its reassuring to hear that from someone who owns a few companies.

And the main point is

Dallaes feelings towards Lee Seyeong had initially been anger, but now they had significantly subsided.

From not understanding at all to a level of understanding, or rather, to a degree of admiration.

However, Dallaes answer had already been decided from the beginning.

I cant accept this approach.

I understand.

Lee Seyeong smiled sadly and nodded.

Ill do it my way. Sorry. Ill keep the secret.

Lee Seyeong thought that maybe she cared for that person more than she had considered.

And she felt relieved to know that such a person would be by his side, even if she were to die.

Take care.

Jin Dallae, bowing her head slightly, gathered her belongings and stood up.

As Dallae was about to head towards the entrance,

Ah, how about we chat casually for a bit?

Lee Seyeong stopped her.

It seems difficult after such a conversation.

I wanted to talk about Shiheon and also business matters. Arent you curious about stories you dont know?

Itll be hard to be with Shiheon without any experience.

A sly person.

Building a rapport after such an uncomfortable conversation, and that too with a rival, how could she do such a thing?

No experience?

Bed.

What

With emphasis on bed, Lee Seyeong smirked mischievously.

A piercing sensation in her chest. Slightly displeased but unwittingly swept up by the atmosphere.

Dallae had felt this emotion once before when she first met Lee Shiheon.

I dont think I can do it now. Ill leave.

To avoid being detained any further,

Dallae, with a pinch of jealousy, quickly left the room without even waiting for a send-off.

Lee Seyeong watched Dallaes retreating back and bowed her head deeply as soon as she left.

Where she had left, only the cold flower tea remained, keeping its lonely vigil.

Somehow her thoughts deepened.

Having blurted out everything without filtering, she felt as if her energy had been drained.

After the intense immersion, Lee Seyeong sighed from exhaustion.

-Did you even like him in the first place?

The words she had heard were hard to take, even for the normally stoic Seyeong.

How do I explain this to Shiheon? Keke.

She tried to laugh it off, attempting to sound carefree.

Still, it seems Dallae really does like him How did you charm her?

She praised Dallae in a place where she couldnt hear.

But as she continued talking, Lee Seyeong felt increasingly miserable.

Though it was just a matter of love style, the point Dallae touched upon was like a sore spot Lee Seyeong had been avoiding.

She doesnt think the path she has created is wrong.

Even if she went back to the past, Seyeongs actions wouldnt change much.

-If you like him that much, just accept his confession and stick with him forever.

Seyeong silently fiddled with the ring on her finger.

The ring Lee Shiheon had given her, which had never left her side, was the most precious thing she owned.

Seyeong, who secretly wore the ring on her left ring finger, brought her hand to her face.

It was the path she had chosen.