#18.

Lee Han sat in front of the monitor, meticulously scanning the screen. He was searching for his next target. Successfully wrapping up Han Su-jin and receiving a hefty bonus from Chairman Park provided ample motivation to continue this work.

Watching the profiles of the residents pass by on the screen, Lee Han smiled bitterly. When he first started this job, he was a young man full of dreams. A glimmer of hope that he could earn money and help his family. But as time passed, that innocence had vanished without a trace.

Lee Han knew very well how dangerous his work was. The videos Chairman Park had provided resurfaced in his memory. He sensed that this tightrope walk, crossing the line, could end with a single mistake. Just as a lizard cuts off its tail in a crisis, he knew he too could be cut off at any time if he became unnecessary.

That’s why finding a suitable scapegoat was more important than anything. Someone easy to find weaknesses in and without connections nearby. Someone who had no one to rely on and could be easily caught. Finding those who fit that criteria was his job.

Lee Han checked each profile on the monitor one by one, searching for his next target. Then, he spotted suspicious movement in a CCTV video showing a corner of the complex. Someone was feeding a cat.

, “What in the world is she doing…”

Lee Han muttered, grinding his teeth. He immediately got up from his seat and headed to the location of the problem.

Arriving at the scene, Lee Han saw a woman placing a cat food bowl. Suppressing his anger, he opened his mouth.

“Hey, what are you doing here? I don’t know if you know, but you’re not allowed to do this.”

The woman who was giving food stood up. She glared at Lee Han with sharp eyes.

“I live here, so who are you to tell me what to do? I’ve never seen you before.”

“I’m the manager here.”

“Tch, if you’re a manager, just manage, geez…”

The woman scoffed and walked away. Lee Han blinked, dumbfounded. He sighed and cleaned up the scattered cat food crumbs.

‘Having to worry about things like this…’

Even while grumbling inwardly, Lee Han diligently finished his work.

Returning to the management office, Lee Han sat in front of the computer and began searching for information on the woman he had just met. Her name was Park Min-ah, a designer working at a small web development company. Several photos posted on social media showed her bright and cheerful image.

‘Hmm, she looks like she could be a pretty useful option.’

A faint smile appeared on Lee Han’s lips. He felt a sense of satisfaction, as if he had found the right person. A single woman who seemed easy to find weaknesses in. Moreover, with her bold attitude from earlier, she was perfectly suited to be the target of suspicion.

A meticulous plan began to form in his mind. First, he needed to think about how to approach her.

Lee Han clicked on Min-ah’s profile page with the mouse. The bright smile on the screen seemed eerily innocent. Now that he had her in his grasp, he couldn’t control his demonic instincts from kicking in.

“Wait for it, Park Min-ah-yang. Let’s have some fun together in the future.”

Lee Han stared at the monitor with reddened eyes. He tapped his fingers nervously, planning his meeting with Park Min-ah. The instinct of a hunter who had found his prey was awakening.

Following Han Su-jin, Park Min-ah emerged as a new victim. Unaware of anything, a dark hand reached out over her smiling face. Another pure soul was about to be caught in the giant wheel of crime.

Lee Han meticulously wrote down information about Park Min-ah. In that way, the process of satisfying Chairman Park’s dirty hobby was steadily progressing. She had no idea that the small act of kindness she had shown to the cats would be the prelude to a tragedy for her.

–

The next day, Lee Han visited Han Su-jin’s house. The two bodies, entangled in lust, soon became one, and after finishing their affair, they lay side by side, panting.

“Su-jin-ssi, there’s something we need to do at the women’s association this time.”

Lee Han said. Han Su-jin turned her head and looked at him.

“What is it?”

“We need to create a treaty banning the feeding of wild animals in the complex. Recently, there have been many problems caused by it.”

“Yes…?”

There was a hint of doubt in Han Su-jin’s voice.

“Recently, someone has been feeding cats, causing a lot of headaches.”

Lee Han continued to explain. Hearing those words, Han Su-jin’s eyes wavered.

“Ah… I think I know who that person is. I heard there are frequent fights in the complex because of that issue these days.”

“Really? Then we need to take action quickly.”

As Lee Han tried to get up from his seat, his gaze fell on the semen dripping between Han Su-jin’s thighs. Feeling his desire rising again, he approached Han Su-jin.

“Heueup…”

Han Su-jin moaned softly at Lee Han’s rough kiss. But soon, she hugged him and responded actively. The two people’s skin collided, and a hot heat rose.

Han Su-jin buried her lips in Lee Han’s neck and deeply accepted him. The speed towards climax was getting faster and faster. Sweat-soaked, shining skin and desperate moans filled the room.

“Ahheuk… “

Embracing each other’s bodies, they once again raced towards the peak.

Reaching climax in an instant, the two collapsed weakly on the bed. Only rough breathing was occasionally heard.

“Hoo… I’ll write up a notice and post it later.”

Han Su-jin whispered to Lee Han, panting. Lee Han nodded, hugging Han Su-jin.

In that way, after enjoying their forbidden relationship, it was time to return to reality.

Han Su-jin couldn’t help but feel the shackles that bound her. She resented her helpless self, unable to reject Lee Han. That’s why she kept telling herself that all of this was for her husband.

–

Lee Han stared at the monitor, watching Park Min-ah’s every move. The woman on the screen was 27 years old, and it seemed she had graduated from college relatively late and was just starting her career.

Hair dyed in bright colors, a shapely, voluptuous figure. Clear eyes shone behind black horn-rimmed glasses. Lee Han clicked his tongue without realizing it and muttered.

‘She really lives like trash. Is that really a woman in her 20s’ room?’

Park Min-ah’s house was in stark contrast to Han Su-jin and Park Tae-young’s neat honeymoon home. Clothes and household items were scattered everywhere, and it looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a long time.

Park Min-ah, who entered the house after work, threw off her clothes without hesitation. The scene of her heading to the bathroom without even hanging them up properly was captured on the screen.

After showering, she sat on the living room floor with only a towel wrapped around her and drank beer. The way she wiggled her bare feet while using her phone looked somewhat clumsy.

‘I definitely can’t have a relationship at her house. The office would be better.’

Lee Han smiled bitterly and thought to himself. It was the gaze of a predator observing the prey’s weaknesses.

On the other side of the screen, Park Min-ah emptied her beer in one gulp and put down the empty bottle. Then she became engrossed in her phone for a long time before yawning.

It seemed that fatigue was rushing in due to the late hour, late-night snack, and alcohol. Soon, she got up from her seat and headed to the bedroom. The naked back view of her with only a towel wrapped around her was clearly etched in Lee Han’s eyes.

‘Hmm, she has a pretty decent body?’

Lee Han licked his lips at the monitor. Eyes burning red in the darkness. That demonic gaze was scrutinizing Park Min-ah’s naked body.

The thrilling pleasure of voyeuristically watching a woman’s weaknesses. Lee Han was becoming increasingly addicted to the sense of dominance that power gave him.

When Park Min-ah turned off the lights, the screen flickered and soon went dark. In the pitch-black silence, Lee Han slowly swallowed.

–

Park Min-ah stared intently at the notice posted on the apartment bulletin board. ‘As a result of the apartment residents’ meeting, the act of feeding wild animals in the complex is completely prohibited.’ The moment she read that phrase, annoyance crossed her face.

‘Seriously, why are they making a fuss about feeding cats? What’s wrong with feeding them and helping them live…’

Recently, the number of people finding fault with everything Park Min-ah did had increased significantly. Every time, she had conflicts with the residents, and arguments became frequent.

Feeding the cats after work was a small comfort to her. A small happiness that allowed her to forget the fatigue of a hard day, even for a moment. But now, even that was prohibited.

Suddenly, the face of the management office employee she had met yesterday came to mind. The man who had bluntly scolded her. Park Min-ah instinctively sensed it.

‘That bastard must have done something. His old-fashioned impression seemed just like him.’

Park Min-ah glared at the notice, gritting her teeth. She was unhappy with the interference in her daily life. She had a timid personality and lived suppressed outside, but she wanted to be a free spirit, at least at home.

‘To complain about something like that, those are really spiteful people.’

Muttering complaints inwardly, Park Min-ah left the apartment. Late in the evening, the cats greeted her as always.

The moment she took out the bag of cat food, a familiar voice was heard.

“Ah, didn’t you see the notice? I told you that feeding them is not allowed.”

Turning around, the management employee she had met yesterday was standing there. It was Lee Han.

“I know the rules too. But what am I supposed to do when these guys are hungry?”

The rebelliousness in her voice made Lee Han frown.

“We have to follow the rules. Other residents are suffering too.”

“Come on, what’s the problem with giving food to one or two cats? You’re just nitpicking.”

Park Min-ah retorted in a blunt tone. Lee Han kept looking at her because of that appearance. She felt rebellious, yet somehow had a dim-witted charm.

“Anyway, stop it from now on, okay?”

“Okay, I got it, I got it. Happy now?”

Watching Park Min-ah’s retreating figure as she grumbled, Lee Han raised the corners of his lips.

‘Tsk tsk, a prickly bitch.’

Lee Han stared in the direction Park Min-ah had disappeared. Weakness hidden behind a rebellious attitude. The moment he saw through that, he instinctively knew that Park Min-ah would become his prey.

He also had an excuse to ensnare her for breaking the rules. He was able to approach her under the pretext of having to punish her.