ushernet Chapter 159
Chapter 159
Yu-jin’s sudden declaration to go meet her father left Shia thinking:
*“Is he insane?”*
*‘Suggesting to meet my father in front of this sly fox? Has he lost it?’*
She couldn’t comprehend his reasoning. Sure, she and Alice had figured out that he was a regressor, and the two of them had even allied. But Yu-jin had no idea of any of this.
He still thought he was skillfully balancing his secret relationships without anyone noticing. And yet, here he was, openly suggesting they go visit her father in front of Alice, his secret girlfriend.
Shia’s brown eyes darted around, processing the situation.
*‘Oh, I see. That’s what he’s up to.’*
It didn’t take her long to realize his intentions after she saw him subtly signal Alice.
*‘So, he’s trying to bring my father into this to help him out, huh? He’s stuck between me and this fox, so he’s dragging my dad into it, asking for backup.’*
Shia had come to understand her boyfriend’s thought process very well.
*‘Well, I don’t mind...’*
*Glance.*
*‘Maybe I’ll use this chance to put that sly fox in her place.’*
Having grasped the situation, Shia shot a smug smile at Alice, who was still utterly confused. A silent declaration of war. It was the beginning of an epic catfight.
*"Fine. If you insist."*
*"......!!!"*
*‘Shia just taunted me! She’s showing off that she’s meeting Yu-jin’s parents!’*
Alice’s eyes flashed as her brain quickly returned to full function, jolted by Shia’s motel comment.
*‘Besides, Shia’s father is the leader of Clan Cheonhwa! He’d probably tell them to go without even using protection!’*
Though her thoughts were wildly off-track, Alice’s misunderstanding came from her “Eyes Wide Open” mindset, the impression of Yu-jin’s father, and her Western perspective. All three combined into one colossal misjudgment.
Of course, Alice had no idea she was mistaken, and her teeth ground together slightly.
*‘We agreed on no more than kissing... I’ll make sure they don’t get anywhere near that!’*
*"Yu-jin, I’m coming with you too!"*
With that, Alice clung tightly to Yu-jin. No way was she letting them run off and do something from her wildest imaginings.
Yu-jin, of course, was taken aback.
*"What? But that’s—"*
*"Come on, Yu-jin, it’ll be fine."*
*"Shia!?"*
But to Shia, this was only amusing. Her brown eyes met Alice’s blue, unblinking.
*"Get ready, fox. I’ll show you what Clan Cheonhwa is all about."*
*‘Might as well give her a little tour. Like it or not, she’s got potential that could be useful to the clan.’*
Shia smiled.
Cheonhwa was her home turf. Just imagining how intimidated Alice would be once she met her father gave Shia a thrill.
*"I won’t back down...!"*
If only Alice had been able to read minds, she might have reconsidered. But unfortunately, Shia lacked any telepathic ability.
*"All right, then. After the lecture, we’ll all go together. Shia, Alice, and me."*
*‘Father-in-law, I’m so sorry!!’*
And so began the turmoil that would only make the man caught in the middle suffer.
A few hours later, in the Clan Cheonhwa Leader’s office, Yu Jung-chul’s brow furrowed deeply.
His office was suddenly filled with unexpected guests: Yu-jin, Shia, and...
*"Yu-jin, who’s she?"*
*"Alice Littenwood! Nice to meet you!"*
*"Polite, I see. I heard you were British."*
*"Thank you, sir!"*
*"...Hmm."*
It was Alice’s presence that put him on edge.
*‘When I heard Alice was visiting, I thought she might be interested in Cheonhwa....’*
*Glance.*
*"......"*
*‘Of course, she’d think that. It’s only natural...’*
But the reactions of the two men were different. They were both at a loss for words.
After all, the prospect of a man and a woman going to a motel naturally raised certain expectations. Any man would understand, and even Yu-jin couldn’t muster a response.
Alice’s assumptions were right on the mark.
*Smirk.*
*‘See? When it’s spelled out like that, of course, it’s disturbing, right? Who wants to feel like they’re giving their daughter away to a guy?’*
Though her reasoning was way off, the outcome matched her expectations, so she didn’t care.
Riding the wave, Alice raised her voice, pointing a finger at Shia as if she were delivering a courtroom objection.
*"Allowing this is like permitting Shia and Yu-jin to sleep together! Clan Leader, you can’t let this happen!"*
*"You lunatic, what are you even saying!?"*
Shia’s cheeks flushed red.
Even she felt embarrassed hearing that in front of her father. She had only intended to tease Alice and then laugh it off. She had no intention of going this far.
*"There’s no way I’d... do that with Yu-jin, you idiot!"*
*"Liar! You’re trying to lure him to a motel with you!"*
But at this point, backing down wasn’t an option.
Shia losing this battle would mean she was confirmed as a seductress, and Alice losing meant she was just a pervert with a dirty mind.
It was a showdown with no room for retreat.
*“......”*
*Stare.*
*‘Yu-jin, why are you putting me through this?’*
*‘Father-in-law, I am truly sorry...’*
Caught in the crossfire, the two men were mere bystanders, at a complete loss.
Even Yu Jung-chul, the legendary entrepreneur who had built a conglomerate from the ground up, and Seo Yu-jin, the world’s most famous S-Rank Awakener, were both rendered speechless.
They exchanged helpless glances, both wishing they could escape.
*Blink blink.*
*‘Do something.’*
*‘Sir, you know what happens when women fight like this. If I step in, well...’*
*‘Have some sympathy for a father listening to his daughter talk about... that.’*
*“.....”*
But then, something in Yu Jung-chul’s desperate gaze made Yu-jin change his mind.
Instead of *‘How can I interfere in this?’* it became *‘It’s because of my father-in-law’s wishes.’*
Golden light sparked in his eyes.
*‘Looks like I’ve got no choice. I’ll just have to use it.’*
*"Shia? Alice?"*
*"Yu-jin, say something! This pervert keeps—"*
*"Don’t be fooled! Small women like Shia are the most insatiable!"*
*"This fox, honestly...."*
*"Both of you, follow me to the motel. Right now."*
He placed them under an unwavering, unbreakable hypnosis.
*Ding.*
*[Success. Targets are in ‘complete’ hypnosis.]*
*"Yes...."*
*"Understood..."*
Shia and Alice both stood, their eyes hazy and unfocused, nodding obediently.
*"Father-in-law, I’ll just go sort things out briefly."*
*Woosh.*
Yu-jin left with the two of them, leaving the previously bustling office in complete silence.
*"...Wait, what?"*
*‘Did Yu-jin just hypnotize them? Right in front of me? And he’s taking them both to a motel?’*
And with that, Yu Jung-chul was left reeling, questioning everything he had just witnessed.