Reorganizing the Hierarchy
"Huh...?"
Jin Sun-hwa nearly lost her mind at the title that had just left Su-ah's lips.
"Huh? Wh-what?!"
Su-ah's voice spiked for a moment before she quickly pulled herself back together.
"What are you even saying right now? Are you playing around with some kid? Like a childhood game or something?"
"I don't know."
Su-ah gave a soft smile, and that alone lit a fire under Jin Sun-hwa's temper.
"You're absolutely insane, darling. Now I get why you introduced her to me—it was all part of this nonsense, wasn't it?"
".. What are you talking about?"
"You're right, you're right."
Sun-hwa slammed her glass down with a sharp clack, trying not to show how furious she was.
"So a brand-new kid turns out to be that good, huh? Did she taste so good you couldn't keep your hands off her?"
"Haa.."
A long sigh escaped Su-ah's lips. Jin Sun-hwa didn't seem to realize she was even speaking nonsense.
"You set me up with that young girl just to make me lose my mind, didn't you? That's your plan, isn't it?"
"Me?!"
Su-ah let out a laugh that was half shock, half disbelief.
"Why me? And madam, you should just say what you mean. I initially opposed the master visiting you. You were the one who asked for my number."
"Shut up!!"
Sun-hwa shouted, face flushing as she slammed her glass again.
"Exactly! What was she supposed to do for me? What did she tell me to say?!"
"She didn't tell me anything."
"Wh-what?!"
Su-ah smiled elegantly, like she was enjoying this far too much.
"I meant it literally. She didn't instruct me to do anything."
"That's impossible.."
"Madam, no, Sun-hwa."
"You've gone completely mad..!"
"Listen closely."
Su-ah's face grew icy cold as she spoke, the gentle smile she had always worn in front of Sun-hwa vanishing completely. The lowered posture she had maintained out of necessity was no longer needed.
In front of Sun-hwa stood the most beautiful woman in the office—cold and regal enough that every employee called her the queen.
"My master doesn't want that. He... well, he's something like a natural enemy of women."
"Ugh..!"
The phrase "natural enemy of women" meant one thing to the two women sitting across from each other—more than anyone else. Su-ah ran her fingers lightly along the rim of her glass as she continued.
"After he hugged me several times, you started thinking you were his woman too?"
"That's outrageous..!"
"Listen carefully."
Su-ah crossed her legs slowly and spoke in a tone that left no room for argument.
"Whether the master hugs anyone or adds more women to his collection, it doesn't concern me at all. You understand? I have good judgment. Even if you call me his lover, I know where the line is."
".."
"Still... hehe.. My master seems to have forgotten all of that when I'm around."
For the first time, a flush of blush spread across Su-ah's face. She spoke about Se-hyun with an almost delirious, dreamy voice—somewhere between completely unhinged and breathtakingly beautiful.
"The day I brought you home, he was playing around in front of me, asking questions... he was so adorable, so precious."
"You, you're crazy.."
"Sun-hwa."
Su-ah said it with clear mockery in her eyes.
"Do you really think the master would have said nothing when I arrived?"
"..!"
Sun-hwa's face froze instantly.
"S-so you wouldn't.."
"I don't have a husband, so that's not a problem for me. But you, Sun-hwa, are different, aren't you?"
".. Are you blackmailing me with my husband right now?"
"Mother, there is no way."
Su-ah let out a small, airy laugh before lowering her voice slightly.
"You thought I wouldn't know about your husband? It's been a while now. Your body is thirsty enough that even I can tell."
Jin Sun-hwa's face burned bright red with shame. She tried to protest, but Su-ah pressed her advantage.
"Don't interfere with my business. At that time, I could have exposed all of your past relationships using your precious connections."
Su-ah paused, took a sip of coffee, and smiled brightly.
"Of course, excluding the master."
"This.. this is insane..!!"
"But actually.."
Su-ah rested her elbows on the table and propped her chin on her hands.
"It was really impressive, wasn't it?"
"W-what are you saying..!"
"The master."
Su-ah's face was soaked with fantasy and her voice thick with moisture as she spoke.
"Thick as my forearm.. How perfectly hard it was. Hot, and he never got tired, and.."
Watching Sun-hwa's face twitch, she finished with a satisfied tone.
"Everything I wanted, he gave me."
"..!"
Sun-hwa's teeth gritted together with a loud click. Su-ah slipped through the cracks in her composure and whispered in a snake-like voice.
"When I left today, the master gave me full authority."
".."
"You still don't understand what that means?"
"Wh-what.."
Su-ah smiled sweetly and sealed her words.
"I will decide whether you can be fucked by the master again."
Sun-hwa's face finally shattered.
***
The appointment time was well past midnight. After finishing Min-ji's tutoring session, I sat on the park bench and waited. Behind me, someone wrapped arms around my neck and blew warm breath into my ear.
"Huu.."
I recognized her instantly by the familiar scent of her skin and the breath I had kissed countless times.
"You're here?"
"Yes, master."
Su-ah hugged me from behind, burying her face in my shoulder. I slowly stroked her hair.
"I told you it would happen, didn't I?"
"Yes.."
Su-ah mumbled weakly.
".. I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"I promised I wouldn't monopolize you... but I broke that today in front of madam."
"What did she say?"
Su-ah hesitated for a long time before speaking carefully.
"She threatened that if I didn't allow it, the master and I would never see each other again."
The moment I heard those words, laughter burst out of me.
"Haha..! So?"
"So what, you ask?"
"No. What did Jin Sun-hwa actually say?"
I looked up at her in surprise.
"Doesn't she get angry..?"
"Angry? Why would she? She even said it was fine if I sold you."
I didn't expect anyone to apologize this much for something I had already approved. Especially not after I had given permission.
I lightly kissed her cheek and said, "I want to hug many women, that's true, but I also have to care for the ones I've already hugged. I like a harmonious family."
"A family.."
Su-ah turned her face away, embarrassed.
".. So madam was really shocked."
"She would be. That woman must have piled up a lot of resentment."
I pulled Su-ah onto my lap.
"Kyaa?!"
"Don't move. Sit and talk. Your legs will hurt."
"I-I feel embarrassed.."
Su-ah's face was flushed as she carefully wrapped her arms around my neck.
"So.. she stood up first and left."
"Good. That was the best choice."
"No need to console me like that. I will accept my punishment for this."
Su-ah blushed slightly and gave my lips a light peck.
"Thank you, master... Oh."
".. It's not by my choice."
My lower body quickly recovered its energy and poked at Su-ah's thighs. Su-ah grinned and looked around.
"There are still people nearby."
"That's why I held back. Anyway, how do you think it will go?"
"Hmm.."
Su-ah thought for a moment, then answered immediately.
"Maybe there won't be any contact this week? If madam really piled up a lot like you said, and you did it once, she might go crazy."
"Hmm.."
Go crazy.
"That alone is a shame."
"Really?"
"Su-ah."
"Ugh..!"
When she heard her name said so softly, Su-ah always blushed.
"W-why are you.."
"I want to hug many women from now on. Even if it sounds trashy, I want you to stay by my side as my first woman."
"Wh-what? That doesn't even make sense.."
Even as she said it, the corners of her mouth twitched with satisfaction.
"So.. what would I be doing if I'm the first woman by your side?"
"Even if I hug anyone or someone becomes my woman, you will always be number one."
"What?"
Su-ah giggled and stroked my cheek.
"Do you want me to be like the empress in those historical dramas?"
"Maybe?"
"You're a really naughty man, master."
Su-ah smiled sweetly as she spoke. This meant I had approved it.
"So, I want to fix how you treat Sun-hwa rudely."
"Hmm.. Yes. Actually, I have no intention of kicking Sun-hwa out completely."
I had known that. Since she was kind-hearted, she probably planned to sneak in a word with me after Sun-hwa broke.
But that wouldn't solve anything. More women meant more drama, and someone always had to keep the peace.
"So.."
This plan was for Su-ah's sake, but it was also for my sake.
***
The next week, I visited for Min-ji's tutoring session, but Sun-hwa didn't come out.
"Mother, where are you?"
"No. She's in the room."
Min-ji answered casually and focused back on her lesson.
From here to the bedroom... it would be quite close.
*'Skill check.'*
As I thought that in my mind, the skill window appeared before my eyes. I didn't need the other skills right now. I only had to check one.
- 'Pheromone (Lv. 1)': Consumes 10 Yang Energy per minute of use. When activated, it excites all potential targets within 5 meters of the caster. The effect and range increase according to the caster's Charm stat and the target's affection and conquest stats. The effect is stronger on targets that have already been conquered or fully submitted. (Targets affected within range: 1)
Min-ji didn't count as a potential target. Even though the simplified targeting was open, it only meant she had to be conquered before Sun-hwa.
*'Skill use.'*
It was time to show that arrogant madam hell.