Chapter 6 - 01. Adaptation Complete. (6)
“Uh… young master?”
“How many times have you done this?”
“What?”
“How many times have you sold this disgusting, cheap body of yours?”
“…”
I intentionally spoke harshly to see how she would react.
Would she get angry?
Or would she pretend like it never happened?
It was hard to imagine that such a beautiful woman had never been involved in prostitution in the corrupt police force, where even the lowest-ranking officials were rotten.
And the way she readily offered to be my escort suggested that she had some connection to the police commissioner.
“Ah, ah, sorry….”
I expected her to get angry or at least show some discomfort, but her reaction was unexpected.
“Young master, what do you think of me? Do I look that stupid?”
“What?”
What did being stupid have to do with anything?
“Prostitution is about selling the most valuable thing at the highest price. It has to be meaningful.”
She made a silly sound, then slowly brought my hand, which was grasping her buttocks, forward.
Her waistline touched the inside of her tight skirt.
“Would a police officer sell their body for a mere promotion? At least… it has to be worth changing their life.”
“….”
She leaned in closer to me.
“I’m still a virgin.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
“… You’re a virgin?”
“Can I take that as a compliment, saying I’m that pretty?”
“….”
I was speechless, unable to process what she was saying.
Im Soo-ah, a virgin?
Was that even possible?
A woman with a face and body that were so flawless and an attitude that was quite aggressive, too.
She didn’t even flinch when I touched her buttocks. Instead, she seemed to be enjoying it.
But a virgin?
‘Well, I suppose it’s possible. After all, this is a game.’
I decided to just accept it.
If she said she was a virgin, then so be it.
‘But is she really trying to appeal to me as a virgin? Is she asking to be devoured?’
It seemed like she was hoping to gain something from me, something that could change her life, just like she had hinted at in the basement regarding the drug-related incident.
‘Then… I’ll send Seo Ah-ram to Goryeo Prestige for secretary training and let Im Soo-ah serve as my secretary in the meantime.’
She might not be loyal or professional, but I don’t plan on doing anything significant right away, so this should suffice.
I can keep her around, and if she proves to be truly useful, I can start nurturing her seriously later.
‘Should I take her with me tonight?’
It felt almost like a delusional fantasy to set eyes on someone and think about marriage, but the signals Im Soo-ah was sending seemed quite clear.
‘Wow. Is this really going to lead to sex?’
Having lived as a shut-in loser who could count the times he’d been outside on one hand, the prospect of actual sex was thrilling beyond control.
There might also be an effect from sex addiction.
‘In times like these, it’s good to be a spoiled young master of a conglomerate. I don’t have to worry about others’ reactions.’
Being in a position where I didn’t need to read my partner’s emotions was certainly an advantage.
I had a different level of composure.
In many ways, it was a fortunate situation.
I sat down on a lobby chair and spoke.
“I’m looking for a secretary right now.”
“A secretary? You didn’t even have a driver.”
“I need to be independent now. I’m of age. I should at least hire a personal secretary.”
Although it was closer to a punishment disguised as independence, I packaged it convincingly.
“I’m bringing Seo Ah-ram in as a secretary and sending her to Goryeo Prestige for training. She’s just an ordinary person with no relation to this field.”
“So that’s why you paid her hospital bills.”
“My secretary shouldn’t be troubled by such trivial matters.”
“But if you send the secretary you just hired for training, wouldn’t you be left without one again? It won’t end in just a day or two.”
“I’ll need to find another one. Someone who can handle things immediately.”
I bit into a cigarette.
I wanted to light it but refrained since we were in a hospital.
“Given what you saw earlier and the guarantee that your life could change for the better, what do you think?”
“What?”
Soo-ah tilted her head, and then, with an expression of realization, she stood up.
After clearing her throat and straightening her raised skirt, she bent over.
Her blonde hair cascaded down.
“If you give the order, I will serve you with absolute loyalty!”
“Do you know what you might be asked to do?”
“I will do whatever you command.”
“Are you okay with leaving the police force?”
“If I report it to my superiors, they might allow me to stay by your side in a dispatched role. But if you prefer, I will resign immediately.”
“You’re quite bold, team leader. Stay in the police force. You’ll be more useful that way.”
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About 10 minutes later, Seo Ah-ram came down. She had tidied up her makeup and was looking around when Soo-ah waved to her. Recognizing us, Seo Ah-ram approached with a slightly tense expression, glancing at Im Soo-ah beside me before bowing and greeting me.
“Thank you for earlier. But why did you…?”
“Because I find you attractive and pretty.”
“….”
Was I too blunt? Her expression soured. But it’s better to be straightforward from the start to avoid any misunderstandings later.
“And you have potential.”
“…Is that all you have to say?”
Perhaps due to my crude words, her tone cooled off, but she didn’t leave.
“I’m actually looking for a secretary right now. I was hoping you could take on the role.”
“A secretary?”
“He is the young master of the Korea Group, Ko Muyeol. And he’s taken a liking to you, Miss Ah-ram.”
Although I didn’t hand her a business card (I didn’t have one to begin with), having Im Soo-ah in her police uniform next to me lent credibility to my claim.
“The Korea Group…! But why would a police officer say such a thing.”
I stood up and approached her. She flinched and stepped back.
“I’ll take care of your mother’s treatment.”
“!!”
“That would be separate from your secretary salary. What do you say?”
Her eyes widened in astonishment.
“You know it’s hopeless as things stand. All those people lending you money are just trying to get you into bed. And there’s not just one or two of them. How many will end up using you?”
“… Aren’t you speaking too rudely?”
“It’s not that I’m being rude. It’s your situation that’s terrible. Does it change anything if I don’t say it?”
“….”
Her face darkened, and tears welled in her eyes, but she didn’t argue, evidence of her desperation.
Although Seo Ah-ram in the ’77 storyline is bold and unwavering, her mental state is fragile at this point, easily crumbling if pressed even slightly.
“As my secretary, you won’t have to deal with that. I have a strong possessive streak. I’ll fend off the flies around you and take care of your mother, too.”
“…Do you really mean that?”
“Of course.”
“What do you get out of it? Why are you doing all this… What do you want in return?”
“You know the answer. I already said why when we first met.”
“….”
She silently bit her lip.
Swallowing her frustration, her facial muscles moved several times before she finally spoke.
“Please take care of my mom… till the end….”
+++
On the way home.
Im Soo-ah was at the wheel, and Seo Ah-ram sat rigidly beside me.
Through the window, the scenery flashed by, now illuminated by the neon lights as night had fallen.
I called Chief Han.
Despite being busy with personnel changes, he always answered my calls.
– Yes, young master. Chief Han here.
“I’ve found a secretary. I’ll send you my home address and her business card. Pick her up tomorrow morning.”
– Are you asking to train her? Understood.
“And her family situation is a bit complicated. Make sure it’s handled cleanly and that nothing weird clings to her.”
– Understood. Is there anything else?
“There’s one more person. A police team leader. Uh…”
“This is Im Soo-ah, Team Leader of Citizen Support Team 3, Songdo Innovations Future City, Incheon Autonomous Police Department!”
“You heard that? She wants to stay by my side in a dispatched role, so make that happen. Can you do it?”
– Of course. I’ll handle it without any issues. Should I start her training tomorrow as well?
“No, she’s good. Just send her some simple materials or have someone brief her.”
– Understood. I’ll send a reliable person to assist.
“Alright. Thanks for working late. Take care.”
– Yes. I’ll see you tomorrow. Have a peaceful night.
After hanging up, I looked over to see Seo Ah-ram, who had accepted my proposal, still with a tense, downcast expression.
Despite her pitiful appearance, she was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but stare. She glanced furtively at me, and when our eyes met, she quickly turned to face forward.
That look ignited my desire.
I wanted to take her right there in the car.
‘…Hold on.’
But I held back.
While it wasn’t impossible to do it in the car, I didn’t want our first time to be there, and besides, Seo Ah-ram wasn’t fully ripe (?) yet.
I wanted to wait until she had completed her secretary training and developed some loyalty and competence before taking her.
So for now…
‘I’ll hold off and release everything on Im Soo-ah.’
+++
We arrived at the Songdo mansion.
The house looked much larger and more opulent in person than it did on the app.
‘Oh…’
Though the hotel room was quite luxurious, it didn’t leave much of an impression as it was just a rental.
This really was my home. My very own house.
‘Damn, it’s huge.’
The house itself was impressive, but the yard was also large. There was a small pond and a swimming pool, and the garden was beautifully arranged.
Whether it was because of the police uniform or because of her body, Im Soo-ah’s waist was incredibly slim in contrast to her large chest. It looked like she would break if I hugged her too tightly.
….
Yeah.
To be honest, the house didn’t really catch my eye.
Neither did the boxes of drugs that Soo-ah’s subordinates had brought in.
From the moment we arrived, I’d been completely aroused.
I forced myself to look at Seo Ah-ram instead.
“Pick any room and stay there. Don’t forget to wake up early tomorrow. Dismissed.”
“That…”
“What?”
“Oh, nothing. Understood.”
Seo Ah-ram, who was hesitating after noticing my prominent erection through my pants, bowed and went upstairs to the second floor.
“Young master, what about me?”
“You…”
I turned my head again.
In that brief moment, Im Soo-ah had unbuttoned her uniform to reveal her ample cleavage.
“Is this to your liking?”
Translator’s Corner
In case you haven’t realized, this novel will have… those chapters…
I’ll be marking the ones that’ll get you judged if someone walked behind you and read it with an asterisk.
-Ruminas