Chapter 63
Chapter 63
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Translator: crow
Chapter Title: The Chaebol's Only Daughter Yu Ha-yul (4)
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Yu Ha-yul's sponsorship offer.
To Yoo Jun-hyuk, it was the perfect opportunity, but he couldn't respond rashly.
'I should accept it.'
His current situation was dire.
She had an artifact that blocked hypnosis, and they were right in the heart of enemy territory.
She wasn't wearing it right now, but the immense confidence in her eyes screamed, 'No matter what you try, I can handle it!'
'No better chance than this.'
The fact that she was showing this much confidence without removing the ring or bracelet she mistook for a mental-type artifact meant she was fully prepared to counter it.
She might even have another artifact hidden on her body.
Or maybe elite bodyguards were watching via CCTV.
'I can't let this slip.'
Even second-stage hypnosis was impossible.
Her hair was dyed blonde, but she was still a woman, so the odds were high she was an awakener.
If he moved rashly to make contact and she dodged out of suspicion, she might uncover that hypnosis was his unique skill.
It was a real dilemma either way.
So the best course was to accept the sponsorship offer, meet her privately later to close the distance, then perfectly subdue her with hypnosis when her guard was down and end this once and for all.
'But I don't want to.'
Yet his heart was already set on rejecting the sponsorship.
They say the mood on the way to take a dump is different from the way back.
Or was it that people's hearts are as fickle as reeds?
'The way she's treating me just makes me want to say no even more.'
Maybe the saying about a donkey kicking back when you try to lead it fit best.
He'd been planning to treat her like a villain and go for third-stage hypnosis through mucosal contact—kissing her at minimum—but now that she was offering sponsorship, his mind had changed.
'You think money and power solve everything?'
Her proposal felt like an abuse of power.
That's why he wanted to reject it and show her the world didn't bend to her will.
'Yeah, let's turn it down. Another chance for hypnosis will come eventually.'
But what about the café issue?
Let's fight it out! We'll drop prices with events too and see who wins!
As a man from his past life, Yoo Jun-hyuk—whose pride had suddenly been wounded from an unexpected angle—was about to reject the offer.
"Then I'll use the restroom. Take your time thinking it over."
With her long business experience, Yu Ha-yul read the refusal on Yoo Jun-hyuk's face and left the room.
She smirked as she headed to the bathroom.
'Got some pride, huh? Or just playing hard to get?'
She knew men well from meeting so many.
The disconnect between their true feelings and actions. Acting the opposite to raise their own value even when attracted.
That was her view of typical men, and she thought Yoo Jun-hyuk was no different just now.
"Men are all the same. Why are they so annoying? If you like it, just say yes and accept. No talent, but why's the pride so strong?"
He might reject now out of pride.
But give him time to think like this, and most would eventually accept.
Assuming Yoo Jun-hyuk was like any other man, she figured he'd say yes if she dragged it out a bit longer. So Yu Ha-yul quietly washed her hands in the bathroom and strolled back down the hall leisurely.
......It's quiet.
But something felt off.
The hallway was as silent as usual, but in that stillness, she felt an inexplicable unease.
Like a bowstring pulled taut.
The calm before a storm about to burst.
"Should I give him more time and go meet Secretary Kim first?"
Just as she turned to head the other way.
"No need for that."
"!?"
Someone appeared at the end of the hall.
"Nice to meet you. You're Yu Ha-yul, right? Sorry for barging in so rudely on our first meeting."
In that instant, the blood in her veins turned ice-cold.
She knew she'd have to face this person someday, but only after being fully prepared.
'Why the hell is Choi Yu-ra here!?'
She wanted to steal Yoo Jun-hyuk and watch Choi Yu-ra despair.
But that had to come after capturing his heart.
The reason she stole men with girlfriends was possessiveness, exclusivity, and the thrill of seeing their girlfriends break—not to face an EX-rank hunter's wrath like this.
'We met way too soon!'
Of course, she'd planned countermeasures for when future Choi Yu-ra came raging after losing her boyfriend.
Call the press, bring Secretary Kim, invite heroes she had connections with, declare it publicly—tie her hands and feet so she could never touch her.
But to run into her now, with zero preparations...
'I absolutely can't let her meet that man!'
Worst of all, she'd just offered Yoo Jun-hyuk sponsorship.
If he snitched about it?
His heart wasn't fully turned yet, so the odds were high. And if that happened...
'I might die!'
She was a shrewd businesswoman.
She'd met executives from conglomerates rivaling Geumseong Corporation and faced their pressure, so she hid her panic and acted calm.
"Hunter Choi Yu-ra? It's an honor. But this is a restricted area for hotel staff only, so even for you, Hunter Choi Yu-ra, bursting in like this is a problem. If you leave now, I won't call the police or heroes..."
"You know what? I didn't actually need to go this far."
Choi Yu-ra cut Yu Ha-yul off mid-sentence.
No emotion showed on her face.
"I could've just told the guild master to pressure Geumseong Corporation. Even if Geumseong is huge, with the other companies allied with us joining in, your chairman would've warned you not to do anything stupid. And you'd have no choice but to give up on Jun-hyuk."
"What are you talking about...?"
"I've heard rumors about you. You like stealing men who have girlfriends, right?"
She already knew Yoo Jun-hyuk was here.
No point denying it anymore, so Yu Ha-yul admitted it.
"Oh, right—the man who came to discuss business was Yoo Jun-hyuk? Are you two dating? How unpleasant. I was just having a business meeting. There's nothing between us..."
"Ever since my skills got boosted to EX-rank, my intuition's been sharp. And according to it..."
With an expression so cold it felt like arctic chill, Choi Yu-ra spoke flatly.
"Jun-hyuk won't betray me. But things between you two are heading toward 'man and woman' territory. Meaning you'll force him into something weird or maneuver him into a situation where he has no choice."
Her intuition was spot-on.
This was the power of her EX-rank body enhancement skill, transcending human limits!
"That's why I came to handle it myself. I just can't calm down. To cool this anger..."
Choi Yu-ra slowly approached Yu Ha-yul.
"I think I need to punch you once."
"St-stop!"
Startled, Yu Ha-yul stumbled back and fell.
Normally, she'd have been hit already, but was her rage too overwhelming?
"Huu, huu."
The marble floor cracked under Choi Yu-ra's steps.
She wanted to punch Yu Ha-yul—who'd planned something awful for Yoo Jun-hyuk—once, not kill her, so she closed her eyes, took deep breaths, and reined in her fury.
"Hii, hiik!"
Terrified by the pressure, Yu Ha-yul scrambled up and fled.
Yoo Jun-hyuk had vanished from her mind; it was filled only with the panic room built for gate breaks or villain attacks.
"Huu..."
Choi Yu-ra opened her eyes, anger subsided.
Yu Ha-yul was long gone from the hall, but she wasn't worried.
"I need to hit her just right. Can I control it?"
Her intuition was guiding her to the location.
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'Why's she taking so long?'
Tired of waiting, Yoo Jun-hyuk rested his chin on his hand and sighed.
Contrary to Yu Ha-yul's expectations, no amount of time would change his mind. He'd reject her the second she returned and leave.
'Is she taking a dump? Even gold diggers get constipated?'
After over ten minutes with no sign of her, the fed-up Yoo Jun-hyuk stood to stretch.
As he loosened up, he felt a faint vibration.
"Earthquake?"
Too weak for an earthquake.
But no normal building should vibrate like this, so curiosity drew him into the hall.
'It got stronger once I came out.'
The source must be nearby.
Not a natural quake—something man-made—so he naturally headed toward the intensifying vibrations.
Thud! Thud!
Like hammering steel.
Now the building and air vibrated; his body shook too much to proceed.
'Huh? This scent...'
As he tried to retreat.
A familiar fragrance lingered in the air.
So comforting and familiar, his steps halted then resumed, soon reaching the vibration's source.
"Finally pried it open. Was struggling to hold back—almost wrecked the building."
"D-don't come closer!"
Choi Yu-ra ripping out a massive wall.
And beyond it, in what looked like a bunker, Yu Ha-yul huddled and trembling.
Seeing them, Yoo Jun-hyuk blankly stared, not grasping the situation.
"I'll hit you just once. Please don't move. Chasing you might make me lose control."
"Do you know who I am!? Even you can't get away with..."
"It'll be tough. Yeah, probably. But that's my problem, not yours."
Their conversation snapped him to attention.
'Sis is about to punch that bitch?'
Every conversation since arriving flashed by like a panorama.
Choi Yu-ra's words about struggling to control her power.
'Normally, you instinctively fine-tune strength limits with your own skills, but she says it's hard?'
Yu Ha-yul's warning about dire consequences.
'Annoying NTR villain, but heir to a mega-corp that props up part of Korea's GDP.'
And now Choi Yu-ra sensing something and coming to reclaim him.
It all clicked, and Yoo Jun-hyuk was already rushing forward.
"Sis!"
For his precious girlfriend's future.
"Stop it!"
And to try second-stage hypnosis on Yu Ha-yul.
"What the hell are you doing!"
Aiming for two birds with one stone, Yoo Jun-hyuk grabbed Yu Ha-yul's wrist, yanked her into his arms.
"I was in the middle of business, so why are you suddenly attacking Ha-yul!?"