Bound by a Ruthless Contract - Chapter 46
“What’s taking so long?”
With a sharp sound, a man stepped out of the back seat of a black sedan that had just stopped, walking slowly toward them.
However, his legs were so long that he reached them in just a few strides.
“Chief Noh.”
“Yes, Executive Director.”
“Explain.”
“It appears they were trying to harm Madam.”
“What. These pieces of trash lying around?”
It was a strange thing.
By looks and aura alone, the man in sunglasses should have seemed rougher and stronger.
Why then did this devastatingly handsome man feel more terrifying?
A chilling sensation, like a knife pressed against the neck, ran through their veins.
Why was that?
Then they realized.
That handsome man’s eyes held absolutely no emotion.
It seemed like he would watch with an expressionless, bored gaze even if their arms were broken, ankles twisted, blood spilling, every bone in their bodies shattered.
Just like now.
“They were causing harm.”
Harm. Si-heon murmured, lifting the corner of his mouth and nodding slightly a few times.
“Trying to harm our Ms. Ga-eun… Then I should return the favor.”
At Si-heon’s signal, Man-su loosened his immaculate tie and quickly covered Pyo Chang-seok’s mouth.
“Mmph! Mmmph! Mmph!”
“Throw him over. I’ll handle the harm personally.”
“Understood.”
After instructing Man-su, Si-heon looked at Ga-eun.
She was holding her trembling body with both arms, gritting her teeth and enduring.
Not making a loud fuss. Not showing tears. Not lowering her head.
He liked all of it. He liked it, but somehow, it gave him an odd feeling.
A violent impulse to tear these worthless bastards apart and drink them down.
They dared touch what was his without permission.
How dare they, without any fear.
To his rare medicine that might be the only one in the world.
As Si-heon draped his jacket over Ga-eun’s shoulders, he spoke just loud enough for Man-su to hear, gesturing with his eyes at the men sprawled on the ground.
“Contact the crematorium. Tell them to prepare six facilities. No…”
Pyo Chang-seok, still struggling in Man-su’s grip, widened his bloodshot eyes at the dark gaze bearing down on him.
“Make it seven.”
“Mmmmph! Mph! Mph! Mmmmmmph!”
His screams, like a beast caught in a trap, echoed through the old alley.
“Yes, understood.”
As Man-su bowed his head, Si-heon guided Ga-eun toward the waiting car, his hand on her shoulder.
Si-heon gave a brief nod.
“Get out.”
Kim Jun-min, who had been in the driver’s seat, quickly exited.
Si-heon helped Ga-eun into the passenger seat before closing the door.
“Will you… drive yourself, sir?”
Without answering, he headed for the driver’s seat and said:
“Just scare them. Make sure they never think of acting up again.”
“Yes, understood.”
Click. As the door closed and Kim Jun-min bowed deeply, the car glided away from the scene.
“Ms. Ga-eun.”
“…”
“Gye Ga-eun.”
Ga-eun’s shoulders flinched. Unconsciously, she clutched Si-heon’s jacket that covered her body.
“Breathe.”
As if his words were a spell, Ga-eun released her held breath in a big exhale, trembling.
“Haa, haa…”
Only then did Ga-eun realize she was trembling.
She had been scared. Terrified.
She thought she knew what would have happened if they had dragged her away.
“It’s okay now. It’s all over.”
At his low, deep voice, Ga-eun barely managed to turn her head to look at him.
The moment Si-heon appeared.
All strength had drained from her body, and she had almost fallen.
This man was just as dangerous to her, so why…
Why had she felt relieved?
“You’re shaking a lot.”
Si-heon, who had been quietly watching her, reached out and covered her eyes with his hand.
“Let’s not move around alone anymore.”
