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Her name was Kang Jin-ah.
Before the regression, she had been tamed by the affair partner and had been devoting her body and soul to him for nearly five years. Even when the affair partner met my wife, she would readily comply with any demand for the pleasure of the two of them.
Of course, to everyone else, she could not be more ill-mannered or haughty.
She was even worse toward me; whenever I frequented the affair partner’s house on errands for my wife, she would look at me with loathing even while she was lying pinned beneath the affair partner.
Particularly when we encountered each other alone, she did not hesitate to commit sexual insults as well as physical violence that disregarded my character. There were even times when I was kicked in my private parts.
‘That bitch…’
When I thought about the time before the regression, I didn't know how pathetic I felt. Seeing her face now, the thought occurred to me that I wanted to show her exactly what true disgrace meant.
Of course, I wasn't actually that emotional. My mind had already cooled down to a chill, and I was thinking about how to use this bitch to screw over my wife and the affair partner.
I already had the video containing the vivid appearances of my wife and Yang Kyung-min, but the more evidence there was, the better.
The moment she received the coffee she ordered and was about to leave the cafe, I discreetly blocked her path.
“What is it?”
She spoke sharply while glaring at me coldly.
That high-handed attitude. As expected, I didn't like it, but I decided to endure it when I thought of the day I would conquer her.
“You are truly my style; may I have your contact information?”
The approach wasn't very important. The important thing was whether my Awakening ability, Mental Control, would work or not.
At my words, she openly looked me up and down and then wore an expression of disgust.
At that moment, I was concentrating my mind. Telling her to like me and give me her contact information.
“How unlucky, what are you even doing right now…”
She stopped speaking and looked into my eyes. In an instant, her pupils shook violently.
Did it work?
However, after contemplating for a moment, she opened her mouth in a somewhat softened tone.
“...I don't give my contact information to strangers.”
Then, she quickly left the cafe.
As expected, she was not an easy opponent. It meant her willpower was that strong and her inner walls were thick.
However, today wasn't the only day. Since I would challenge her in the same way tomorrow, the day after, and the day after that.
Fine, let’s see who wins.
<><><>
The next day.
Whoosh— Whoosh—
“Hut!”
Woo Do-hwa, on top of the ring, gritted his teeth and leaned his waist back.
The moment my punch cut through the air, his leg, which had been bracing behind him, sprang up like a coil.
Thud!
Bang!
He wrapped around my waist and put his weight into it just like that.
I lost my balance and fell onto the ring.
Woo Do-hwa quickly mounted me. The moment he gained the mount, he began to throw punches at a tremendous speed as if he had been waiting.
Quickly guarding and putting strength into my abdomen and legs, I minimized the damage and looked for an opportunity; the moment his breathing became tangled, I avoided a punch, sat up, and thrust my arm between his armpits.
And after succeeding in the sweep, I stopped right there for a moment.
Then, I sprawled out on my back. My stamina was drained.
“Phew… let’s stop. I’m exhausted.”
“Haah… haah…”
When I spoke while exhaling a long breath, Woo Do-hwa also sprawled out on the ring and breathed heavily. It seemed his stamina had also hit rock bottom.
‘Phew… it’s even tougher than yesterday?’
But something was strange. Clearly, right after I reached Awakening Stage 2 and sparred with Woo Do-hwa, I felt that it had certainly become easier. But looking at it now, it had become tough again.
Had I become weak again? Or had Woo Do-hwa become stronger?
It was something that couldn't be known with just the two of us. Unless there was a third party.
“You seem to have become stronger than before?”
“Me? I wouldn't be a match for you. I haven't even awakened.”
When I asked suggestively, Woo Do-hwa replied half-jokingly and half-seriously.
Just what happened? Had he been influenced by my Awakening abilities? Well, at any rate, it was a good thing.
Because if Woo Do-hwa became strong, I would also be reassured.
“Excuse us!”
“Hello!~”
At that moment, the gym door opened and men carrying toolboxes entered. They were interior designers who were scheduled to tear down and renovate the interior starting from today.
Since they said it would take at least two weeks, it seemed I would have to postpone sparring for the time being and only do physical training.
We left the gym as if we were being kicked out. We had vacated the spot so the contractors could work comfortably.
Coming outside, the newly painted exterior walls of the building caught my eye. The sign had been torn down, and a new sign was scheduled to be hung.
Things were changing at a considerably fast speed in just two days.
As expected, there was nothing that couldn't be done with money.
<><><>
When I returned home earlier than usual, the first floor of the house was piled high with boxes and styrofoam.
In the computer room, Jo Sang-nim was diligently installing computers and monitors; it was becoming a hacker’s room like something one would see in a movie.
“You’re here early?”
Today, too, she was wearing a bra top and short leggings, sweating profusely.
No, if she was going to be like this, she should lower the room temperature. I didn't know why she was walking around undressed while having the boiler turned up high in the middle of winter.
Wasn't she practically a nudist at this point.
“I guess they’ve already arrived.”
Woo Do-hwa spoke bluntly. No matter how much I looked, Woo Do-hwa didn't seem to care about Jo Sang-nim’s attire. Am I the only one who’s strange?
I shook my head.
After such a busy day passed, morning arrived once again.
Today, too, I headed to the central business district of Jongno-gu, dressed in a newly purchased custom suit and wearing luxury shoes. She wasn't seen yesterday, but I didn't know if she would come today.
I was enjoying a bit of leisure while ordering a cup of coffee, when Kang Jin-ah entered the cafe at a quick pace right on time.
Today, too, she was in a form-fitting two-piece suit. Her firm thighs were visible through a slit in her skirt, and as expected, her volume was artistic with nothing sagging.
‘Gotcha! I’ll definitely succeed today!’
Cheering inwardly, I timed the appropriate moment to speak to her. A short while later, after she ordered her coffee and sat at a table to wait, I quickly sat across from her discreetly.
“We meet again today. They say once is a coincidence, but twice is fate.”
At my words, she looked at me while narrowing her eyes and spoke while raising one corner of her mouth.
“Well. If you waited intentionally, the story would change. That’s strictly stalking.”
“Calling it stalking, your words are harsh. It’s not like I followed you around. In my heart, I want to do so, but I’m holding back.”
I began to use the Mental Control ability while grinning.
“Hmm…”
She tapped her fingernails against the table while resting her hand on it for a long time. It seemed she was contemplating.
At that moment, the vibration bell rang, and she was about to go straight out with her coffee.
Right at that moment.
[The Mental Control ability is manifested.]
It worked! It’s a success!
Stopping her steps suddenly, she abruptly turned around and approached me again. Then, sitting back down across from me, she asked.
“Do you have a business card?”
“Of course!”
I handed her a fake business card I had prepared a few days ago. Kang Jin-ah, who looked intently at the card, looked at me with an expression of surprise.
“Bright Investment? Is it an investment firm?”
“Yes. I’m operating a small company. But it’s quite a substantial company. The operating funds are sufficient as well.”
“Hmm… fine. I’ll contact you. However, the opportunity is only once.”
“It is an honor even for once.”
After taking my card, she disappeared leisurely with her coffee. I wore a triumphant smile as I watched her receding back.
The opportunity is only once… there’s no need to worry.
Mental Control can be used twice a day.
Her heart had already crossed over to some extent. If I used both times on my first date with her, I was confident enough to make her mine.
Just wait a little longer. Kang Jin-ah.
I’ll make you kneel before me.
<><><>
Returning to the company, Kang Jin-ah’s mind was complicated.
‘Why do I keep thinking about him?’
No matter how she looked at it, he wasn't her type. Of course, he was quite tall and had a sturdy body, but she liked men who had more of a decadent beauty. Like her CEO.
‘There’s nothing particularly special about him either…’
No matter how much she thought about it, she couldn't understand it, but she had already received the business card. On top of that, if he was the CEO of an investment firm, he was clearly quite a capable person. Provided he wasn't a scammer.
She intended to meet him once to find out whether he was a scammer or not.
It was because he might be of help to the CEO.
If he truly was a capable investment firm CEO, she felt she could somehow butter him up and squeeze money out of him.
While having various thoughts, she knocked on the CEO’s office door with a cup of coffee and went inside. Then, after quietly locking the door, she headed further in.
It was a slight hallway-like structure, so the inner area wasn't visible, but the sound of someone’s shouting was heard from inside.
“So, why are they suddenly saying they’ll withdraw the investment!? Do you have any idea how many years this project has been in the works!? I’m saying, find out for sure! Got it?”
He had a fairly young appearance. Snake-like eyes with deep dark circles. A sharp nose and a pale face reminded one of a vampire. This kind of masculine look was exactly the type Kang Jin-ah liked.
When Kang Jin-ah set the coffee down on the desk, only then did the CEO, who recognized her presence, point his index finger toward her and then move his index finger beneath himself.
It meant for her to come beneath him.
Kang Jin-ah smiled softly and, as he directed, passed the desk and stopped in front of him. The CEO turned his chair to the side and spread his legs.
She slowly knelt down and took her place between the CEO’s crotch.
A short while later.
The CEO grabbed her by the hair and shook her repeatedly.
“Fuck! Do you think I have the luxury to care about that right now? I’m saying, do exactly as you’re told. If we can't get the investment, you’re fired! Got it? I’m saying, do your job properly! Do whatever it takes to make them change their minds again!”
As the CEO’s voice rose, his hands became rougher, and Kang Jin-ah wore an expression of indulgence in pleasure even while shedding tears as if she were suffocating.
Then suddenly.
The face of the man she met today came to mind.
‘What? Why am I being like this? Right! It’s just because I thought he might be of help to the CEO. That’s definitely it!’
She tried her best to steady her heart while keeping her mouth full.