Chapter 130: A Familiar Guest
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 130: A Familiar Guest
Chief Park, who had been waiting on the first floor of Jae-ho’s building, saw Yeong-eun walking out of the door.
Fresh and clean after her workout, she came down with a slight stagger, her cheeks tinged a soft pink. Jae-ho, her trainer, was by her side, supporting her as they descended together.
Chief Park, who had been waiting ever since he saw the hallway lights flicker on, hurried toward her.
“Miss, are you alright?”
Her legs were trembling, and her body seemed to slump with exhaustion. Yeong-eun met Chief Park’s gaze with unfocused, dreamy eyes.
“Chief Park, I’m sorry. Have you been waiting long?”
“No, not at all. This is my job, after all.”
Of course, her usual workout time had run over by an hour today, making it a three-hour session, but what did that matter? As a member of the inner circle serving the granddaughter of the Jeil Group, he had to treat such minor inconveniences as trivial.
‘Lately, it seems the Young Lady has taken quite a liking to Jae-ho...’
He looked at Yeong-eun, whose face held an expression unlike her usual self—she looked like a girl in love. As she leaned on Jae-ho, her eyes were fixed on his profile, practically dripping with sweetness.
She seemed to be trying to maintain her composure and hide it, but she was failing miserably. At the very least, when Jae-ho looked back at her, she tried her best to keep a blunt, neutral expression.
These were behaviors the usual Yeong-eun would never exhibit.
Chief Park was certain: Yeong-eun was sincerely in love with Jae-ho.
“Did you enjoy your workout?”
“Ah, yes, it was enjoyable. Thank you for waiting.”
“Jae-ho, thank you for your hard work,” Chief Park said, giving Jae-ho a polite nod.
“Not at all. You’re the one who worked hard waiting, Chief Park. I should have finished a bit earlier.”
“It’s fine. As I said, it’s my job.”
With that, Chief Park opened the rear door of the car.
“Please, get in.”
“Thank you.”
Just then, as she moved away from Jae-ho’s support, Yeong-eun’s legs gave out, and she stumbled.
“Ah!”
“Noona, are you okay?”
“Are you alright, Miss?”
“I’m fine. I think I just overdid the lower body exercises today. My legs are like jelly.”
Yeong-eun caught her breath and managed to settle into the back seat.
“Get home safe,” Jae-ho said.
“I’ll call you.”
With Jae-ho’s final farewell, the car carrying Yeong-eun pulled away.
“Phew.”
Yeong-eun let out a long breath.
The sensation was still there. Her lower body throbbed.
The intense sex she’d just had with Jae-ho—the lingering ache from their deep intimacy—sent waves of heat through her groin. Even sitting still in the car, she could feel the stinging, tingling stimulation vividly.
She had made an excuse to Chief Park about a lower body workout, but that obviously wasn't the reason. Her legs had lost their strength because she’d been tensing them so hard from the overwhelming satisfaction she felt every time Jae-ho’s member pushed in and out of her.
She couldn't possibly tell the truth.
Yeong-eun had never once lied to Chief Park, who had been by her side like a shadow since her teens. This was the first lie she had ever told him.
The fact that she had lied to him for the first time left her with a strange sense of depravity that only served to stimulate her further.
Her trembling legs, her aching groin... and more than that, the sensation remained inside her. The proof that she had spent the night with Jae-ho. Because they hadn't used a condom, Jae-ho’s semen, which he had released deep inside her, was still there.
Perhaps that was why she could barely speak on the way back. Every time Chief Park glanced at the rearview mirror, she felt as if his eyes were boring into her. Chief Park acted no different than usual, but she felt entirely different.
Because Yeong-eun usually disliked listening to music on the drive back, the interior of the car was silent. In that silence, the sensations screaming from her body felt even more vivid.
She kept thinking about the time she’d spent with Jae-ho. The stinging sensation in her lower body gently teased her. In a way, she felt even better now than she did during the peak of their intense sex. Just as a lingering, subtle touch can be better than a single, powerful one, Yeong-eun basked in the afterglow as she thought of Jae-ho on the way home.
“Mmm...”
Swallowing a moan, she restlessly tapped her feet. It was a secret that she’d just had a small climax right there.
The more she felt it, the more she thought of Jae-ho. An intense desire to see him again squirmed in her chest.
“Haah...”
For the first time in her life, she desperately wanted a man. She thought of him the entire way home.
Unaware of the specifics of her thoughts, Chief Park’s concerns deepened as he watched her through the mirror.
Seeing his Young Lady with the face of a girl completely in love made him happy to see her growth, but worried at the same time.
‘First loves often end in failure...’
However, he wasn't foolish enough to say that out loud. He simply hoped that Yeong-eun would find happiness in her first love.
Chief Park debated for a moment whether he should report this to Secretary Choi.
‘Should I report that the Young Lady likes Jae-ho?’
He still hadn't decided by the time they reached the house.
*
“There she is!”
At Incheon International Airport, the reporters waiting at the entrance began firing off their flashes all at once.
Click! Click! Click!
One might have thought a top movie star had arrived, but the person they were photographing wasn't a celebrity.
It was Hyun-kyung, her skin bronzed by the sun, her blonde hair—which was overdue for a root touch-up—tied back in a ponytail.
The first Korean winner of the US Open. The new superstar of the tennis world who had conquered America immediately after winning the French Open. She had returned to Korea after finishing her three-week schedule in the United States.
In Korea, Hyun-kyung’s status had already surpassed that of most celebrities. With her beautiful looks, stunning physique, undeniable skill, and refreshing personality, she possessed every quality the public loved.
“Hello everyone,” Hyun-kyung said, waving to the reporters.
“Kyaaa! Unnie!”
“Noona, I’m dying! Look over here!”
Behind the reporters, a crowd of fans had gathered to welcome her home. She even had a fan club now. Her dramatic story of overcoming a personal slump to climb the ranks and claim victory had appealed deeply to the public.
“It’s good to see you all. It’s been a while,” Hyun-kyung greeted the surrounding press and fans.
“You’ve returned to Korea three weeks after your victory. Is there a special reason for the delay?” a reporter asked.
“I was observing the advanced sports science, training methods, and systems in the US. Korea lacks professional tennis facilities, and I wanted to see how we could improve that.”
Her original plan had been to stay for two months. She had wanted to learn and absorb everything she could from American sports science. Before meeting Jae-ho, she hadn't intended to return until she was fully prepared.
But after consulting with the American sports company she was collaborating with, she had cut the trip short to three weeks.
“I plan to travel to the US frequently. I want to introduce more high-tech systems to the Korean tennis world.”
As soon as the first question ended, a barrage of new ones followed.
“Hyun-kyung, how did it feel when you won...?”
“What was your method for overcoming your slump...?”
“Was there a specific moment you were certain of victory?”
Hyun-kyung answered each question one by one. But even in that moment, her mind was entirely on Jae-ho.
‘I want to go see him quickly.’
Hyun-kyung had been feeling restless ever since she boarded the plane to Korea. Jae-ho’s face was still vivid in her mind. It had already been nearly a month since she last saw him. The reason she returned in three weeks was solely to see him.
She had told him in advance that she would arrive today. She’d told him not to come to the airport in case of a scandal, but...
‘Maybe I should have asked him to wait for me.’
Hyun-kyung felt a pang of regret at not seeing him.
After about fifteen minutes, the short press conference came to an end.
“Alright, that’s enough.”
A haughty voice speaking English cut through the crowd, stopping the reporters in their tracks. It was Olivia Lawrence, who had traveled to Korea with Hyun-kyung. Her secretary, Clarice, stood beside her.
The reporters’ attention shifted to her at the unexpected appearance of such a high-profile figure.
“Isn’t that the CEO of Rhino Company, the one who invested in Im Hyun-kyung?”
“What is she doing here?”
“Could the high-tech system investment Hyun-kyung mentioned be related to Rhino?”
Naturally, the reporters’ microphones turned toward Olivia.
“Miss Olivia, is this your first visit to Korea? What brings you here?”
“Do I really have to answer that here? I don’t believe I’m the protagonist of this moment.”
The reporters fell silent at Olivia’s cold, dismissive tone.
“As I just said, the interview time is over.”
Her words were like ice, and the reporters all backed away. Olivia cleared a path, escorting Hyun-kyung through.
“We will schedule a separate time for further interviews later!” Coach Lee Seo-hye called out to the reporters as she followed after them.
“The air in Korea is certainly different from the US. The reporters feel different, too.”
“Ollie, thank you.”
“I just didn't want to see someone I’ve invested in being bothered,” Olivia said with a shrug, acting as if it were nothing. “By the way, Miss Im. Are you going straight to that man?”
Hyun-kyung knew "that man" meant Jae-ho. There was only one person Olivia would refer to that way.
“I’d like to... but it’ll be difficult today. I have interviews scheduled all over the place, and my training schedule is packed.”
Hyun-kyung’s voice was somber. She let out a deep sigh, her desire to run to Jae-ho right this second evident.
“Hmm, that’s a shame.”
“I’m planning to visit him tomorrow or the day after.”
“Do you need rehabilitation?”
“It never hurts to be prepared.”
“I see. Then let’s head to the hotel first. As you said, Miss Im, we are still busy.”
Olivia smiled.
*
Vrrr! Vrrr!
I got a call from Hyun-kyung.
—Oppa! I’ve arrived!
It was Hyun-kyung, calling to say she was back in Korea. Usually, she had to call at odd hours because of the time difference, but now she was calling in the bright afternoon sun. On the video call, the background behind her was broad daylight, just like where I was.
—It feels so good to breathe Seoul air again.
“You’re in Seoul already?”
—Yeah. I think I’ll be busy with the Athletic Association until tomorrow. I want to run to you right now, but...
Hyun-kyung pouted. She sighed repeatedly, emphasizing how much she regretted not being able to come over immediately.
—But I learned a lot. I think you’ll like it too, Oppa.
“I’ll like it?”
—Yeah! I learned some rehabilitation training methods that will be helpful for you. Coach Park Yi-man is dying to show them to you.
They’re probably completely different from my methods.
I swallowed my response and just laughed.
—I’m really tired. Oh, right, Oppa, you said you’re on break now? Does that mean you have a lot of free time?
“Of course.”
—You’re not going to be too busy helping Yeong-eun Unnie to see me, are you?
“Definitely not. Noona is starting her script readings soon, so there won't be much for me to help with.”
—That’s great! Oh, and if you have time, I’d like to get a massage... and maybe we could go see a movie on the day I get my massage?
“Of course.”
A VIP member like Hyun-kyung deserved top-tier service.
—Then think about what movie you want to see! I’ll buy the tickets!
Hyun-kyung’s voice was full of energy. Just as I hung up after setting a date for our meeting...
Ding-dong!
The doorbell rang.
Who could it be? I wasn't expecting anyone.
I put my phone down and opened the door. Through the gap, I saw...
“Huh?”
“It’s been a while, hasn't it?”
It was Olivia, her blonde hair and blue eyes shining. Olivia, the CEO of Rhino Company!
“Wait, how did you know my address?”
I had never told her.
“I’ve come to get a massage from you.”