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SBC 14

SBC

Chapter 14



[I’ll wait.]

What did she think his words were worth?
Irritated, Yoon Jinwoo shut off his smartphone screen.

Because of Jinwoo’s stubborn stance, his lead role in The Fifth Testimony was confirmed. He had dinner with Writer Kim, who had long claimed to be his fan, and the CEO of BiYoon Film.

Since it was his first attempt, many negative news articles popped up, but Jinwoo didn’t care. When had he ever acted while worrying about the world’s eyes?

As usual, he had lunch near the company with Jung Hana, who came when she had time.

“Jinwoo, do you really have to do this project?”

“Why?”

“Well, from what I saw, there are a lot of action scenes
 The filming looks rough too. And that writer, honestly, both of his previous works succeeded by luck, didn’t they? This is his first time trying an action thriller. Wouldn’t it be better to just pick something safe?”

“I’ve already decided.”

“But even our company says it’s not a good choice, and investments are tough to come by. Hmm?”

The only reason Jinwoo could continue his acting career despite his family’s opposition and constant sabotage was thanks to Hana’s family—TK E&M.

TK was the number-one company in Korea when it came to investing in films and dramas.

“There’s no issue with funding, so don’t worry.”

Normally, he might have listened to Hana. But this time, he wouldn’t.

Even aside from the fact that Kang Dasom had been the one to tell him about BiYoon Film, Jinwoo felt this project truly suited him.

“But it’s a small production company. It’ll cost at least 10 billion won.”

“I heard there was a company willing to invest even before I was cast.”

Of course, Jinwoo had worried about finances too. He knew it wouldn’t be easy to find investors, especially with Hana’s family against the project.

“Ah! If that’s the issue, you don’t need to worry. There’s an investment company that decided to fund us after seeing only Writer Kim’s script.”

The company was called Night Investment—a name he had never once heard before. They were considering covering 80% or more of the production costs.

With Jinwoo’s firm insistence, Hana had no choice but to raise the white flag.

“Why are you suddenly being stubborn when you’ve never been before
”

Her cheeks puffed in frustration, and Jinwoo spent the rest of the day coaxing her mood back.


Warm sunlight spilled over a neatly kept garden beyond the high walls. On one side of the garden, clothes, bags, and jewelry were neatly displayed.

“How about this color? It’s a new release, perfect for spring, and I think it suits you well.”

“Alright, I’ll take it. And that necklace over there too.”

“Yes, Miss.”

Even if she had once been a fool, she had still been the daughter-in-law of the Cheonmyeong Group before her regression.

This time, I won’t be caught off guard so easily.

Kang Dasom had quickly become one of the mere 5,000 people nationwide chosen as MVVIPs at the department store. She called Manager Min, her personal seller, and a coordinator to her home and enjoyed a personalized shopping experience. Over half of what she bought was charged to Yoon Seonghoon’s card—deliberately, almost as if to show off.

“Young Lady, you have a guest,” Manager Min whispered. Dasom turned her head and saw Baek Seongtae, Vice Chairman Kang Youngjun’s secretary.

“You’re here.”

“The Vice Chairman is waiting in his study upstairs.”

“I’ll be right there.”

“He said you can take your time.”

“Alright.”

Dasom smiled faintly and turned.

“Looks like we’ll need to end today’s shopping early. Sorry for making you work for nothing.”

“Not at all, Miss. Please attend to your matters.”

Manager Min glanced at the purchase list written by her assistant. What Dasom had already agreed to buy was enough to smash through their monthly sales quota.

“Thank you, Manager Min. You always work so hard.”

Dasom lightly patted her shoulder, then went upstairs to the study.


“…A birthday party?”

“Yes. I want to hold it at home. Will you allow it?”

“I’ll book a hotel. Have it there.”

Though Seo Miyoung had become more cautious since Dasom started dating Seonghoon, she still disliked her. If Dasom suggested holding a birthday party at home, Miyoung would surely foam at the mouth in objection.

“I’m having dinner with Madam Jang next week. With Seonghoon too. Would you like to come along?”

Jang Jubin. Everyone who knew anything knew she was the real power of the Cheonmyeong Group.

Before any major decision, Chairman Yoon Hyuktae always sought her counsel. Her word heavily influenced his choices.

For Kang Youngjun, who wanted to expand his business and solidify his position, it was an opportunity he couldn’t miss.

He fiddled with the cigarette he had been about to light.

“Impressive.”

He had thought her only asset was her pretty face.

“I’ve received help until now. It’s time for me to be of use.”

“And you know your place.”

“
”

“I’ll lend you the annex. Hold it there. I’ll handle your mother, so don’t worry.”

Dasom clasped her hands politely and bowed before leaving the study.

On her way back to her room, she ran into Sang-andaek, the head housekeeper. No—Sang-andaek had purposely timed it.

“Young Lady, did your shopping go well?”

“Yes, thanks to you. Ah, could you clear my desk later this evening? I don’t need anything that’s on it.”

“Of course.”

The woman’s face lit up. She was greedy, and since that day, Dasom always made sure to buy her a gift whenever she shopped.

Though she didn’t trust the woman’s dark heart, the fact remained: the household trusted Sang-andaek most of all.


Seo Miyoung refused to allow Dasom’s party at home. She yelled in the living room that Dasom didn’t even know her place, and Dasom could hear every word. She had expected it.

“Tch.”

In the garden, Youngjun clicked his tongue, cigarette between his lips.

“Disappointed?”

“It’s fine.”

“Then just tell me which hotel you want. I’ll arrange it.”

“Seo-yeong Hotel, please.”

“You don’t want something bigger?”

“I didn’t expect Mother to oppose it so strongly. If I pick somewhere too extravagant, she’ll just get more upset.”

She spun a convincing excuse, and Youngjun ordered his secretary to book a hall at Seo-yeong Hotel.

“But do you even have enough friends for a birthday party?”

“I’ll make them.”

“Alright. I’ll call some girls I know. Get close with them.”

“I will.”

The preparations didn’t take long. The hotel handled almost everything.

— A birthday party? Sorry, I’ll be overseas that evening on a business trip


“No, it’s my fault for not telling you earlier.”

Though she no longer slept with him, Min Yurim sometimes asked about Seonghoon. She had many connections among department store VIPs and sellers, and through them Dasom learned about the women Seonghoon fooled around with—and the words he whispered to them.

She already knew in advance that he’d “forget” her birthday and be away on a trip. That was why she planned a big party—not for him, but to put on a show. To show the elite families that her relationship with Seonghoon was going strong.

— Still, I’ll be with you before I leave. You can look forward to my gift.

“Thanks.”

After hanging up with Yurim, Dasom texted Jinwoo.

[I’m not going.]

She hadn’t expected a reply. Yet surprisingly, one came right away:

“You’ll come.”

Whenever she saw Jinwoo, she thought he resembled her. Maybe that was why she was almost certain—he wouldn’t stay away.

 

Time passed quickly, and the day of Kang Dasom’s birthday party arrived.

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Strategic Breakup Contract

Strategic Breakup Contract

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Score 10.0
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2025 Native Language: Korean

Summary

“Are you telling me to become your dog?”
“Everything was ruined because of you!”

I lived as a slave to that family until the very end and died.
I thought I died after being struck on the head with a golf club by my husband, but when I opened my eyes, I was back—right before my first night with my ex-husband.

‘I’ll get my revenge!’

The man who destroyed Kang Dasom’s life: Yoon Sunghoon.
And Jung Hana, her sister-in-law who had an affair with him.
For revenge, she deliberately approaches Yoon Jinwoo—Jung Hana’s lover and Yoon Sunghoon’s younger brother.

Jinwoo once dreamed of being an actor, but everything crumbled when he met Jung Hana.
To him, Kang Dasom makes an offer he cannot refuse:

“I’ll turn you into the most dazzling man in the world. In return, when I tell you to bark, you bark. When I tell you to bite, you bite.”
“Are you telling me to become your dog?”
“Quit if you don’t like it.”

The one who knelt first was Yoon Jinwoo.
His lips touched the tips of her toes.

 

“As if I could ever refuse.”

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