#66.

In the morning, as sunlight streamed through the window, Seo-yeon Jeong entered the management office with an elegant yet resolute stride. Lee Han looked up from his desk and gave her a sly smile.

,Welcome, Seo-yeon-ssi. Have you given it good thought?

Jeong Seo-yeon cut off Lee Han’s words, fixing him with a coldly gleaming gaze as she placed a document on the desk. There was not a hint of hesitation in her movements.

,Read it.

Lee Han picked up the document with a curious expression. As he read the contract, his expression gradually changed. He raised his eyebrows in surprise, then a slight smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

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1. For one month, Jeong Seo-yeon will provide Lee Han with physical relations at his request.

2. Jeong Seo-yeon can refuse or postpone up to 3 times, considering personal matters.

3. Condoms must be used for contraception.

4. Violation of these terms will result in immediate termination of the contract.

5. A respectful relationship will be maintained through mutual agreement.

6. The contract will be immediately terminated in the event of violent elements.

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Lee Han looked up at Jeong Seo-yeon. His eyes held a mixture of wonder and dangerous playfulness.

,Interesting. But is there any reason I should accept this?

Jeong Seo-yeon replied coldly. Her voice was laced with icy chill.

,If you don’t accept it, I can turn everything upside down. It seems you have more to lose, so is there any reason to refuse my offer?

Lee Han’s gaze sharpened at her words. He glanced over the contract once more, then chuckled.

,What guarantee do I have that I’ll abide by this?

,Looks like you’ve done this more than once…

Jeong Seo-yeon looked down at Lee Han with a cold gaze. Her voice was laced with mockery.

,I don’t think you’re the type to act without thinking of the consequences. I know you’re not planning to end it with just me here, I know everything.

Admiration flickered in Lee Han’s eyes. He paused for a moment, lost in thought, before opening his mouth.

,Let’s revise just two things. I’ll accept everything else.

Lee Han continued with a smile.

,Let’s leave out the condom… it’s no fun with that, right?

A fleeting look of displeasure crossed Jeong Seo-yeon’s face. Her fingers visibly trembled slightly, but she soon clenched them into a tight fist.

,And,, Lee Han continued. ,A month is too short.

,I have a wedding in a month., Jeong Seo-yeon said firmly. Her gaze did not waver in the slightest. ,I’m leaving here anyway.

,Isn’t that none of my business?, Lee Han grinned slyly.

,Coming back here isn’t just dangerous for me., Jeong Seo-yeon’s voice was sharp. Her gaze was like an ice blade.

Lee Han replied with a relaxed expression. ,Isn’t the danger already something you’re taking on with the contract?

Jeong Seo-yeon closed her eyes and fell into deep thought. Her eyelids visibly trembled slightly. Silence filled the room, and the heavy atmosphere was like the calm before a storm.

As the tense silence stretched on, Jeong Seo-yeon let out a deep sigh, as if she had made up her mind. A subtle change flickered in her cold gaze.

,I’ll add one more offer.

Lee Han raised his eyebrows with interest and picked up the glass of water on the desk. The sly smile still lingered on his lips.

,No penetration, in exchange for limiting the period to one month…, Jeong Seo-yeon paused, as if contemplating. Her gaze sharpened for a moment. ,Let’s do it with the butt.

Lee Han nearly spat out his water. A look of bewilderment flashed across his face, but he quickly tried to regain his composure.

,With the butt…, he muttered. Lee Han’s eyes wavered. ‘This woman is crazier than I thought… is this going to be okay?’

Jeong Seo-yeon noticed Lee Han’s agitation and instead wore a confident smile. Her gaze was like that of a predator eyeing its prey.

‘Most men have fantasies about anal sex,’ Jeong Seo-yeon thought inwardly. ‘Honestly, there’s nothing special about it, but challenging taboos is human nature. This man will eventually accept this offer.’

Her cold gaze was closely observing Lee Han’s reaction. Jeong Seo-yeon was certain that her offer would stimulate Lee Han’s curiosity and desire. A subtle smile of victory touched her lips.

Lee Han still looked visibly flustered, but Jeong Seo-yeon did not miss the fact that interest and desire were gradually rising in his eyes. She was confident that Lee Han would not be able to refuse her offer.

Lee Han had no idea who the woman in front of him was or what she wanted.

‘I’ve really never seen a woman like this before…’ Lee Han muttered to himself. She was not only someone he had never seen before, but also a type that was difficult to imagine logically. Jeong Seo-yeon’s cold gaze and calm voice were like shards of ice, but Lee Han could sense the fire hidden behind them.

The corners of Lee Han’s lips turned up slightly. He was initially flustered by the unexpected offer, but soon a strong sense of curiosity and challenge arose within him. He had always thought he held the initiative in the game, but at this moment, he felt a thrilling shiver at the thought that the tables might be turned.

‘This is going to be interesting,’ Lee Han thought to himself. A dangerous playfulness flickered in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, Lee Han slowly nodded. His eyes were now filled with strong interest and anticipation instead of confusion.

,Alright. I accept., he said. His voice now contained confidence and a subtle sense of challenge.

Lee Han realized that he was now stepping into a completely new realm. The woman named Jeong Seo-yeon was a type he had never experienced before, one he could not even imagine. This realization brought him a strong sense of excitement and anticipation. It felt like starting a new game, and Lee Han was determined to win this game in some way.

‘Let’s see how far we can go, Jeong Seo-yeon-ssi., Lee Han’s eyes gleamed dangerously.

Jeong Seo-yeon rose from her seat with an expression that seemed to confirm her victory. Her movements exuded both elegance and coldness.

,I have to go to the company today. I’ll come again in the evening.

Without another word, she turned and left the management office. With the sound of the door closing, Lee Han let out a deep sigh. His expression was a mixture of confusion, anticipation, and a hint of fear.

Left alone in the room, Lee Han looked at the contract on the desk once more. His fingers slowly moved over the contract. ‘Where will this lead…’ His eyes were shadowed with dangerous playfulness and deep contemplation.

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The warm midday sun gently enveloped the apartment complex. A breeze of early summer brushed past Lee Han’s face. He strolled leisurely along the complex’s promenade. The feel of the paving stones under his feet guided his thoughts step by step.

Today, Han Su-jin said she wasn’t coming to the management office because she was going to the OB/GYN. Thanks to that, Lee Han was enjoying a rare moment of leisure. Unlike his usual neat attire, he was dressed in a comfortable T-shirt and jeans. He held a takeaway coffee in his hand, and its aroma stimulated his nose.

However, complex emotions were settled in a corner of his mind. Han Su-jin’s pregnancy. Although he had intended it, he couldn’t hide his embarrassment when it actually happened. His gaze clouded over for a moment. He took a sip of coffee and let out a deep sigh.

‘It might be my child…’

This thought made him uncomfortable. It felt as if a heavy stone had been placed on one side of his chest. It was the reason why he became more cautious whenever he dealt with Han Su-jin. The strange feeling he felt whenever he looked at her belly, and the discomfort he felt whenever he met her gaze. Lee Han didn’t know how to deal with these emotions.

The two had agreed that the child would unconditionally be Park Tae-young’s child. Han Su-jin’s gaze was resolute when she said that, and Lee Han agreed as well. But he couldn’t help but be concerned. Lee Han sat on a bench and pondered for a moment. The laughter of children in the distance echoed in his ears. It was as if the sound was stimulating his conscience.

Lee Han sat on the bench and took a deep breath. The coffee in his hand was now lukewarm. In contrast to the peaceful scenery around him, his inner self was complex. The laughter of children coming from the apartment playground echoed in his ears.

‘Is it because I’m an orphan… that I’m more attached to the idea of blood ties?’

This thought made him even more uncomfortable. Lee Han unconsciously began to trace the grain of the bench wood with his fingers. His gaze was fixed on something far away, but in reality, he was looking into his past.

Memories from the orphanage flashed by like fragments. Moments when he longed for the warmth of a family, desires to belong to someone. He realized that all of that had made him who he was now.

He began to reflect on his actions. The things he had done so far, his relationships with women, and their consequences. Everything began to be seen in a new light.

‘I need to be more careful.’

Lee Han frowned. He recalled the case of Park Min-ah. He remembered being careful because she was unmarried. But with Kim Eun-ju… He shook his head. He had to admit that he had acted quite irresponsibly.

He recalled the moments when he thought, ‘She’ll take care of it on her own.’ Kim Eun-ju’s anxious eyes, her trembling touch. Now that he saw it, it was too complacent of an attitude. Lee Han felt his shoulders growing heavier.

He slowly stood up. As he threw away the abandoned coffee into the trash can, he felt as if he was throwing away his complacent attitude as well. Lee Han’s gaze wavered. He became deeply concerned about how he should act in the future and how he should navigate this complex situation. Lee Han shook his head. A bitter smile crossed his face.

‘Let’s not be too careless.’

He was well aware that what he was doing was a dangerous crime. Whenever he became aware of that fact, a corner of his heart became uncomfortable, but at the same time, he couldn’t ignore the thrill that the danger gave him.

The sense of transgression, like breaking a taboo, was like a sweet poison, making Lee Han’s heart beat faster. He felt a strange sense of superiority and guilt at the same time at the fact that his genes could seep into someone else’s family.

Lee Han unknowingly took a deep breath. Cold air rushed into his lungs. At that moment, it felt as if all the senses in his body were becoming more sensitive. The wind touching his skin, the sound of leaves rustling in his ears, everything felt clearer.

His pupils trembled slightly, and his lips parted slightly. The thrill of this forbidden thought traveled up his spine. Lee Han felt himself falling deeper and deeper into this vortex of complex emotions.

This thought made him embarrassed, but at the same time, it aroused a strange excitement. The moment he recognized this emotion, he couldn’t help but be surprised at himself.

‘To think I’m having these thoughts… really, me…’

Lee Han shook his head, but a subtle smile lingered on his lips. He couldn’t deny that these complex emotions were making him even more excited.

He took another step, savoring this new realization. The emotion, a mixture of danger, guilt, and secret excitement, plunged him into an even deeper swamp of contemplation.

Lee Han’s steps were heavy, but a different light flickered in his eyes than before. He now knew that he had to find a more complex balance between his desires and his guilt.