Absolute Threshold

Absolute Threshold — Chapter 44. Calm Expression

Translator: Atlas

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He felt annoyed when he saw her lonely eyes. Perhaps he intended for Choi Jumi to leave the castle in order to disclose her genuine feelings.

Even if he had to compel her.

“You don’t need to say it twice. You’d better not plan to do anything foolish, if you want to work with me for a long time.”

“Of course. I would never hurt you. You’ll tell the President, right?”

“Just go away. I’m tired, I don’t want to talk to you anymore.”

Surely, President Kwon knew that. He seemed unconcerned, but one never knew when he might do something. Although he could feel an inferior emotion such as affection, he would not hesitate to punish him.

President Kwon was to serve as a shield for those who pledged loyalty, otherwise they might betray him. But he didn’t think that would happen, so Yoongyo would be the person who would be hurt in the end. For example, they might attack Choi Jumi.

Now it would be appropriate for the President to choose among the women he loved.

***

The elevator doors opened. President Choi Wooseok was inside with his subordinates. They bowed their heads.

When Yoongyo entered the elevator, Wooseok said,

“You can get on. I’ll get off.”

“Don’t get off.”

He could not forget President Choi’s expression when he heard the news about the pregnancy. A hint of resentment was evident on his visage, reflecting a blend of different feelings. He solely inquired whether her pregnancy was genuine.

“Choi Jumi.”

When he mentioned her name, Wooseok’s attitude changed.

His face looked stiff.

“I think it would be a good idea for you to sell Yeongil Village, what do you think?”

“You’re right. My daughter is no longer staying there. Why do you ask that?”

“It’s because it irritates me.”

“What?”

“You say you care about your daughter, but you don’t seem to care about her safety.”

Even if someone had stalked his daughter, it seemed he wouldn’t notice. Wooseok also did not know that he had ravaged his daughter’s body while they were having s#x (e).

He suddenly wondered if he would be able to keep that calm expression even if he saw him pen#trate (e) his daughter as she asked for his s#ed (e). He considered it might not be a poor decision if the opportunity arose. As a cruel smile appeared on his face, a thought popped into Wooseok’s mind.

The baby Choi Jumi had in her womb was the rightful heir. President Wooseok made sure he had the strongest lineage. He found it funny that he could not abandon Jumi, even though he knew Wooseok’s greed. Certainly, he intended to exploit his daughter as a means to bolster his power once more. His desire for power was limitless, he could do anything to get it. That was why he didn’t like Wooseok.

“You can announce its sale today or tomorrow.”

“Yes. I will.”
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The elevator arrived at the destination just in time.

“Never again will Choi Jumi be alone.”

Despite his arrogance, Wooseok nodded. He liked him because he didn’t make reckless moves. He was completely different from his father.

“Jung! Jung!”

He was about to get into the car when Song Hayoung approached.

“Jung!”

As soon as Yoongyo sat down, Cheolju closed the door. He didn’t want to confront her.

***

When he opened the door to the house, there was a scent of peaches in the air.

She ate fruit all the time, that’s why she didn’t gain weight. She had a baby in her belly, so he would like to force her to eat. But she would crawl to the toilet.

Surely, she would tell him not to say such harsh words because the baby listened.