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Chapter 70: Chapter 23 : The Correlation Between Charm and Love (2) 

Divorce was nothing special. In fact, when Yu-jeong thought back on the 20 years spent living with her husband as if they were strangers, she felt that her days were happier now. Others might say that starting anew at forty is suspicious, that there’s no smoke without fire, but she herself was unashamed. 

If anything, it should be her ex-husband who felt guilty. The hush money she paid him was enough to buy a decent apartment in central Seoul. 

Yu-jeong had grown sick of men who couldn’t control themselves. She endured for her daughter’s sake, not wanting to hurt her or block her debut, but the agency only saw the scandal as “not bad noise.” With nothing left to hold her back, she made her decision. 

For Yu-jeong, divorce was like being reborn. When she first entered show business over twenty years ago, marrying was both an obligation and a shackle. Her ex-husband, in particular, saw her as a trophy. To keep the peace at home, she often followed his wishes. 

She refused any projects that were too revealing and maintained a modest image even as a model. This allowed her to be seen as both a sex symbol and a great actress, but the real discomfort started at home. 

Her husband, despite spending so much time out, always craved her body. It was obvious where he got all those lewd lingerie sets, but he seemed to think Yu-jeong wouldn’t notice and treated her like a sex toy. 

  “Honey… I really can’t do this…” 

Whenever she uttered words like that in the bedroom, her husband would use his strength to overpower her and roughly thrust into her. At first, it was painful, hateful, and she felt cursed that her body would just get used to it over time. 

Whether it was misfortune or a blessing, Yu-jeong never once felt pleasure with her husband in twenty years of what bordered on abuse. 

Her body, sculpted with feminine allure, was no different inside. Despite all the strange toys her husband brought home, she remained tight and resilient, as if she’d never been forced for over two decades. Even her natural lubrication was enough to excite any man. 

Yet, she never once felt even a flicker of pleasure, let alone climax, from sex with her husband. 

She found it almost funny that her husband, who despised pillow talk, didn’t realize there are people who feel pleasure even in those moments. It complicated her feelings to hear that others could find happiness in what she only endured. She felt as if such happiness was forbidden to her, that even with the perfect body for pleasure, she could never experience it. 

Was it that she’d never met a man who truly moved her heart, that her standards were too high, or that the abuse she’d endured since her youth had left her cursing her own attractiveness? 

No one could say. 

During the short elevator ride up, I fiddled with my phone. I couldn’t open my photo album full of memories from past trips if I accidentally opened it here and someone saw, it would be the end for Sua and all of us. 

So I just scrolled through social media, trying to escape the awkward situation. 

 Ding! 

When the elevator doors opened with a light chime, I shoved my phone into my pocket. 

The older brother riding with me had to go to work, and I was here to meet someone, so there was no room for small talk. 

“Have fun!” 

“You too, good luck at work!” 

After a brief exchange, I bowed to the staff and reached the CEO’s office at the end of the hall. Fortunately, no one gave me dirty looks. According to Manager Yoon, whenever I have lunch with Sua, the office atmosphere is especially good. 

Apparently, Sua is a pretty intimidating leader. I’d thought her cold side was just a cute gap, but at work, she shows her icy beauty without filter. That can be helpful at times, but for the staff, it seems they’re more comfortable when the CEO isn’t so scary. Manager Yoon keeps discipline, so I just do as Sua tells me. 

There was no nameplate or sign on the CEO’s office, but I knew it was the right place because I’d had some fun with Sua here during her conquest. 

 Heh. 

Suppressing a smile and the ache in my lower half, I knocked softly. 

 Knock knock. 

“Yes Come in” 

It was clear from her voice that Sua had been waiting for me. Some of the staff giggled, and Manager Yoon sighed, but at least I wasn’t in the way. 

And I had my own reason to be confident. 

[System: ‘Principal Wife’ Han Sua is with her ‘husband’ Kim Sehyun.] 

[System: Han Sua’s desire is manifesting. A daily quest has been generated.] 

Not long after Sua’s affection hit 99, the system sent me a message. 

[System: Congratulations! Instructor Kim Sehyun and Principal Wife Han Sua have both reached an affection score of 99!] 

The minimum affection is now set at 99. Unless you commit a crime as grave as killing her family, this means eternal, passionate, fervent love. This is a level most people never achieve even in three lifetimes. 

Achievement recognized! A new system, ‘Daily Quest,’ has been added. 

If you complete the ‘Daily Quest’ 365 days in a row, a special reward will be unlocked. 

I don’t know what the reward is, but I’m trying to complete it every day. Honestly, the quests aren’t hard they’re just whatever Sua desires at the moment. 

For example, using Sua’s mouth under the table to satisfy my morning urge while eating breakfast, 

Or waking up to find Sua riding me and just letting her go at it, 

Or roughly taking Sua in front of her vanity as she gets ready for work, tearing her stockings that seem extra fragile that day. 

…Usually, I can get it done in the morning. Days when it isn’t done by lunch are rare, so I doubt I’ll ever fail a quest. 

Today’s daily quest is: 

[Daily Quest] 

You didn’t jump your sexy wife today. 

But your generous wife is giving you one more chance. 

Have sex with ‘Han Sua’ in the CEO’s office during work hours. (0/1) 

Ejaculate inside ‘Han Sua’ during work hours. (0/1) 

Whether that’s a relief or not, compared to the conquest quests that were so annoyingly difficult, this is a walk in the park. Honestly, after all the times I’ve been with Sua, I can manage this at least once. 

That’s what I thought as I waited for Sua to open the door only to regret my short-sightedness as soon as I saw who was inside. 

With a look mixing lust and delight, Sua turned toward me on the sofa and introduced the woman sitting next to her. 

“Welcome, Yeob no, Sehyun! You know her, right? This is Yu-jeong unni, who’s modeling our company’s new product!” 

…When did they become so close? Suddenly, today’s quest looks a lot harder to complete.