Isn''t It Just About Making Kim Minsoo Misunderstand?

    "Sure, noona. With that settled, I think we can go to Wonderland around next week."

    [Really? As long as you''re okay, I''m fine with anything.]

    "I''m sorry. I was itching to take you out on a date as soon as possible, but life happened. You know how it is."

    [It''s okay. That''s the way it is in the corporate world]

    "Truth be told, you mean more to me.. But... sigh... I do miss you, noona."

    [Hehe, likewise. So, next weekend it is?]

    "Yes."

    [Okay, thanks for calling first~ Take care!]

    [Sure thing. Take care.]

    Click—

    I put my phone down and assessed the current situation.

    I''ve already settled on heading to the Kaivan Korea branch to test weapons. As for Soojin, I''ve pushed back the move while keeping our little date intact. That leaves me with Kim Minsoo, Melanie, and Ryu Hyemi.

    Connecting Melanie is difficult, and stealing Ryu Hyemi is equally challenging.

    This is something I''ve considered several times before.

    While it''s only fitting to annihilate a childhood friend by NTR, it doesn''t quite apply to Ryu Hyemi. She can be classified more towards the older sister or motherly type. Though I''ve already given her a few shots in her mouth, it''s clear that it''s insufficient. At the very least, I should break through her virgin pussy to have any chance of a decent conversation.

    But for now, I should focus on Melanie first.

    The issue with her is her profound repulsion towards Kim Minsoo. The mere mention of his name prompts a visceral reaction, as if she''s trying to swallow a bitter pill. It''s more than just dislike; it''s like her entire being recoils at the thought of him.

    That''s the issue.

    In truth, Melanie doesn''t have to reciprocate Minsoo''s feelings or even pretend to like him. All she has to do is treat him with basic decency, and he''ll probably start planning their wedding in his head and mentally choosing names for their hypothetical grandchildren.

    Given Minsoo''s vivid imagination, it''s entirely within the realm of possibility. I could deduce it from the bits and pieces I caught when Melanie rang me before my conversation with Soojin.

    It began with him bombarding her with supposed "funny" videos that fell flat and launching into pointless anecdotes out of nowhere. Naturally, he couldn''t resist sending a late-night text, probing into what she might be up to in the wee hours.

    I believe she mentioned he spontaneously broke into a love song during a phone call once, for no reason.

    The list of his antics could go on for days.

    Usually, when someone drops a hint or two, they take it and move on. But Minsoo? Well, he''s a special breed. Why he felt the need to drop a line like ‘there''s no tree that doesn''t fall after being hit ten times'' to Melanie is beyond me.

    I feel like I''ve stumbled into a cheesy romance novel, where the leading man effortlessly drops lines like that. But Minsoo lacks the charisma to pull off anything remotely close.

    Anyway, because of Minsoo''s ongoing shenanigans, Melanie''s really started to despise him. Maybe she''ll break things off with him down the line, given that as our relationship strengthens, he becomes less beneficial to her.

    It''s a dilemma.

    As I inch closer to Melanie, she inches further away from Minsoo.

    I firmly strap on my helmet, determined never to abandon my life as Lee Taeok.

    Vroom, Vroom—

    It had been ages since I took Rocinante out for a spin, so it eagerly revved its engine, letting out a satisfying roar.

    Honk, Honk—

    "What now?"

    The sudden car horns cut through the air.

    "Here we go again! Summoning that nonsensical creature for transportation? How many times do I have to tell you? It''s not a good look. You need to be more mindful!"

    "But can''t I just go on my own? Why bother picking me up?"

    "I... I mean, if you take the wrong path, it might delay our appointment time! Hurry up and get in!"

    Melanie''s limousine was responsible for the honking. It was adorable to see her poking her head out of the window, a throwback to our first encounter. Her blonde hair, neatly rolled up, never failed to fascinate me.

    "By the way, do you always style your hair like that? How long does it take?"

    "About two hours... Uh, that''s not important right now! Hurry up and get in!"

    "Okay, but where are we eating that you came to pick me up?"

    The novelty of the limousine had considerably faded the second time around. I couldn''t help but think about the impact of playing Tic-Tac-Toe on her thighs that day.

    I slid into the limousine with ease, settling in beside Melanie. There was enough space, but if I stretched my legs, our knees would brush against each other. With our chemistry still in its infancy, maintaining a delicate balance was paramount.

    "Are you excited? Today, I''ll show you something way better than the Victory Academy''s cafeteria."

    "What are you going to feed me, really... Oh, and by the way, you''re looking stunning today."

    Melanie had clearly gone the extra mile compared to when I told her, ‘Wait for me, and dressed up nicely,'' before entering the gate. Her shining blonde bun was neatly perched on her chest, emitting a radiant glow. Paired with the short denim high-waisted skirt, white see-through chiffon, and black bra, her outfit was truly stunning.

    Her allure was enhanced by the subtle touch of arrogance in her demeanor, a quality that suited her role as a wealthy, self-assured heiress.

    "You didn''t compliment me much back then, what''s with the change today? I thought you''re curious about Minsoo''s modeling contract? Oh, and I didn''t even bother with lipstick, so..."

    "Whoa, easy there. I''m just being genuine."

    "I didn''t dress up for you, Baek Taeyang. There''s a social event I have to attend."

    "A social event?"

    "Yes, it''s hosted by Noble, so I have to attend at least once."

    "Noble?"

    What''s Noble?

    As Melanie kindly explained more about it, I couldn''t help but laugh more and more.

    Basically, Kim Minsoo is coming, isn''t he? It''s as if the perfect opportunity has presented itself.