Chapter 235 - Seduction

"Student Jinhee, this doesn't concern you in any way, and it would be best for you to concentrate on your exams for tomorrow," The Principal voiced out.

"How are you this sure it doesn't concern me, Principal? If you are doing something as unfair as this, Principal, I am afraid I will have to contact Taeho and make him investigate on this matter further.

I can not let one of my friend's future get destroyed just merely due to some flawed or biased judgement," Jinhee vocalised— her voice holding resolution.

Although Jinhee's words were disrespectful, she knew that she had to voice out everything straightforwardly to the Principal. 

Even though the Principal himself was in a difficult position, she did not expect him to go this low, especially when it concerns a student's life. 

Then again, to most, this was more of a survival show and a business than an education centre, and only the fittest survived.

"Student, if you repeat this behaviour of yours one more time, I will make sure that your parents are called, and you're taught how to act properly," The Principal said.

As much Jinhee wanted to retort to him vocally, she knew that her behaviour wouldn't be considered pardonable, and therefore, she turned to look towards Han Taehyun.

"Taehee, do you mind calling your brother?" Jinhee questioned as a determined expression sat upon her face.

The expression on the Principal's face was way too suspicious, and since the Principal did not budge even after her involvement, she knew that someone really strong had to be behind him.

Thinking about very strong, only one person popped up in my mind— Kwon Youngmi. Youngmi could have been behind Chaewon's incident, and she could be involved with this as well.

"I'll be doing that then," Taehyun replied as he took out his phone.

As he was about to place a call, the Principal slammed his hand on top of the table and decided to show the video to them. Things would get more messy if Han Taeho was involved.

"Fine, I'll be showing you the video. However, after I have shown it to you, you two should not show up here anymore or annoy me," The Principal voiced out.

Jinhee did not nod her head. She might need Principal's assistance in the future. Taehyun, on the other hand, stood up and walked over to Jinhee before placing his hand on her shoulder.

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Jinhee's eyebrows furrowed whulst she stared at the screen in front of her. The starting of the video seemed to appear quite familiar, and then, it clicked to Jinhee. 

The video was from the day both Jinhee and Hyunbin was punished together. However, Jinhee recalled not touching anything in the teacher's office neither did Hyunbin. Then, how did they come up with evidences against him?

After the video was over, Jinhee raised her head to look towards the Principal, and confusion was present in her eyes. How was that video even a reliable evidence?

Letting out a cough, the Principal voiced out, "He had clearly shown his intention to play a prank in this video, and the camera of the office was found broken. At this moment, he is the prime suspect."

Hearing those words from the Principal made Jinhee give him a disappointed stare, and she then asked, "How is it even a decent proof?"

She then continued, "Min Hyunbin was simply joking around, and he mentioned nothing avkut stealing exam papers."

"Student Jinhee, if you have any problems with it, contact the higher-ups. The higher-ups were the ones who took this decision," The Principal vocalised— trying to hint that the people behind this was quite influential and he held no power.

"So basically you're telling me that because of those corrupted higher-up's orders, you're making Hyunbin withdraw from the exams. How do you even deserve to the Principal?" Jinhee voiced out— her voice clearly displaying the set of emotions she felt at this moment.

"There are natter on which I have no control over, Student Jinhee, and now that I have shown you the video, you should leave. There is no use in meddling in such matters," The Principal vocalised.

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As Jinhee had stepped into the rooftop, she immediately collapsed and sat down on it. This was all because of her. Jinhee had an inkling that Youngmi was behind it, and she was doing so because of her.

Holding her shoulder, Han Taehyun sat down beside her. If Jinhee was unable to get Hyunbin to give the exams this time around, she would drown herself in guilt.

The exams were tomorrow, and she needed to do something fast. However, Jinhee had no idea on what to do or how to proceed.

"Should I help with Han Family's power?" Taehyun questioned.

"That would be nice. However, this would make Hyunbin seem more guilty in other's eyes, and he would hate that," Jinhee said, "I need to think of something fast. That CCTV footage if it was exposed to the entire school then…"

That's when, an idea hit Jinhee, and she exclaimed, "That's it! Chaewon! She would be perfect for this."

Looking toeards Han Taehyun, Jinhee smiled and continued, "I need your help as well! This will help prove Hyunbin's innocence, and he would be abke to attend the exams after it."

Extending his hand over to Jinhee, he pinched her nose and flashed her a wide smile. He then vocalised, "I am always ready to help my little squirrel. Now, what does my little squirrel need help with?"

"I will tell you the plan when we meet up with Chaewon. There are more half an hour for the last class of the day to end, and I suppose we need to wait for that," Jinhee stated.

Jinhee could clearly hear her heart beating rapidly within her chest, and nervousness began to grow inside her. She was unsure of how things would go and whether or not her plan would be successful.

Extending his hand towards Jinhee, Taehyun rubbed the creases which formed between two of her eyebrows and voiced out, "Aigoo! Here you go again! Worrying about irrelevant matters! Why do you need to think about this much when I am beside you, Jinhee-ah?"

Letting out a chuckle, Jinhee said, "You're right. Since you're this rich and influential, I shouldn't be afraid of anything. Don't worry! I'll exploit your benefits by a lot today, Taehyun-ah."

"Will there be a reward for me if I perform well? A reward might motivate me to work harder, " Taehyun pointed out whilst a smirk sat on her face.

He leaned his face closer to Jinhee whilst he stared straight in her eyes. Nervousness began to grow within Jinhee, and she could feel the sweat forming in her palms.

Her heart beat rapidly within her chest, and she distinctly heard the noise. Han Taehyun's presence made butterflies form within her stomach.

Although a sight of him was able to affect her thus much, she was reluctant of moving her line of sight away from him. Jinhee's eyes began to take in every small features of his face.

Taehyun's eyes held a twinkle to them, which drew Jinhee's attention to him. Although a teasing smirk sat on his face, she found herself being captivated by it.

Never did she find herself being this affected by someone. With Jaehyun, she still had some self control. However, when comes to Taehyun, Jinhee found herself becoming lost within his eyes.

Jinhee had the intense desire to manipulate Han Taehyun so that he would only be staring at her. She did not know that she had such a possessive side. 

When it came to Han Taehyun, Jinhee couldn't bear to see him with other people and desired to be the centre of his world. This is not exactly how she had felt with Kim Jaehyun.

This could be because of how Taehyun approached her. From the very beginning, he had shown how she was the only person that mattered to him, and therefore, now she couldn't imagine him having anyone else to him.

"What are you so distracted about?" Han Taehyun questioned.

Wearing a wide smile on her face, Jinhee said, "I don't want to tell you about it and get teased or inflate your ego."

Han Taehyun's lips curved to form a smirk, and a teasing expression appeared in his eyes. Instead of finding his face annoying, Jinhee found it mesmerizing. 

"Ah! That makes me more curious now, Jinhee-ah. It's not often you think good things about me," Taehyun voiced out whilst licking his lips.

Jinhee's eyes fell upon Han Taehyun's pink lips, and as a thought to taste them emerged in her mind, a pink blush coated her cheeks. Jinhee turned her head to look at the other direction.

"Too bad, you wouldn't be able to ever receive the answer from me," Jinhee voiced out.

"Oh! Really?" Han Taehyun questioned.

He placed his palm on both sides of Jinhee on the floor and brought his body closer to Jinhee's. Having Taehyun this near to her made Jinhee's heart beat rapidly within her chest, and she found herself unable to think straight.

As heat rose within her at Han Taehyun's presence, she attempted to move back to avoid him. However, the nervousness growing within her made Jinhee lose her balance.

Slipping down, she fell on the ground, and as her back touched the ground, Taehyun moved closer to Jinhee. Taehyun's warm breath fell upon Jinhee, making her lose all of her rationality.

Even with his wig on, Jinhee couldn't make her herself think of him as a girl, and instinctively, she closed her eyes, not knowing what she was expecting.

Han Taehyun's breaths then fell on her ear, causing shivers to go down Jinhee's spine, and the feeling was quite pleasurable.

"Jinhee, do you want me to kiss you?" Taehyun questioned— his voice sounding deep. His euphonious voice was enough to let Jinhee into a trance.

Although Jinhee wanted to reply with a 'yes', she was too shy to say that, and a part of her argued that this was all wrong. Over all, Jinhee found herself conflicted.

Keeping her eyes closed, Jinhee pretended to be asleep. This would have been the best possible escape from this situation if she did not have her heart beating strongly within her chest. She was almost afraid of her heart jumping out of her chest.

"What is making you this nervous, Jinhee-ah? Is it—"

Unable to bear through Taehyun's seduction any longer, Jinhee rose her head and bumped it against Taehyun's using her utmost strength. Taehyun winced at the pain and sat up straight.

Frustrated by the situation, Jinhee sat up straight, and tears were present at the corner of her eyes. Glaring at Han Taehyun, she vocalised, "Yah! You Pervert! Keep yourself under control!"