How to Seduce S-Class Hunters with Bungeoppang - Chapter 33

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Chapter 33
Behind the massive Hunter Management Bureau Building, in the inconspicuous Building E, lay the office of the G-Alpha Team.
Park Jae-min, lounging loosely on a luxurious leather sofa, clicked and rotated a small cube. Unlike usual, a faint smile played at his lips, causing Hyun Jung-woo, the Alpha Team’s tank, to pause in surprise.
“Did something good happen?”
“Something good? Why do you ask?”
“Oh, I thought you were smiling….”
Park Jae-min touched his lips at those words and let out a hollow laugh. Just as Hyun Jung-woo said, the corners of his mouth had risen without his realizing it.
“It’s not so much something good as something interesting.”
“A rare item?”
“Well, something like that.”
He was thinking of that small woman who had been pressing him recently—Jung Ha-neul. The way she glared with such intensity in her eyes was hardly frightening; it was almost endearing, like a hamster squeaking.
‘Thanks to her, I got to see something entertaining.’
Not long ago, he’d received word from Shin Manager that the investment proposal had failed and additional work was necessary.
Sure enough, during the official interview, a familiar reporter raised his hand and asked a question about Jung Ha-neul. It was information he’d learned through someone planted near the Director—her Gate access records.
Normally, he would have followed his father’s grand plan, but for some reason, he hadn’t wanted to that time.
Those clear, round eyes. If he alone filled those eyes instead of Lee Hyun-woo, it would be quite thrilling. And if he successfully grew closer to her, his father would be pleased as well.
‘I didn’t expect her to react so intensely. What a shame.’
Park Jae-min was honestly confident in his appearance. A neat face that drew favor from people of all ages and genders. Soft brown hair. Even the way his eyes curved gracefully when he smiled.
Hundreds of women hovered around him just for a moment of private conversation. So when he gave that interview expressing interest, he’d gone to the shop with genuine anticipation for how excited she would be.
His intentions had completely backfired, but his interest hadn’t waned. If anything, the way she pointed at him and complained so vehemently was rather endearing.
“Haha, cute indeed. I’m something else….”
He covered his eyes with his palm and tilted his head back. Then, through the gaps between his fingers, he spotted Hyun Jung-woo still looking down at him, and his expression hardened.
“Do you have something you want to say?”
“Ah, yes. Vice Director Park Sung-chul is looking for you.”
At those words, the faint smile that had lingered on Park Jae-min’s lips slowly faded. He sat with his eyes closed for a moment, leaning against the sofa, then rose to his feet.
“If he’s calling, I should go.”
He lightly patted Hyun Jung-woo’s shoulder and strode away with long steps. His father wasn’t known for his patience. It was better to hurry a bit than to dawdle and arrive late.
As he moved to the Vice Director’s Office, the secretary recognized him and greeted him. He gave a slight nod, and the transparent glass door slid open silently.
“Father. I’m here.”
Vice Director Park Sung-chul, who had been quietly gazing out the window, gestured without even looking at him. Though he was nearly sixty, his youthful appearance as an Awakened made him look no older than his mid-forties.
Park Jae-min stood behind him with careful steps. Park Sung-chul spoke softly.
“So. You acted on your own because you had a different plan, didn’t you?”
It seemed he’d been called to discuss his independent actions. Park Jae-min bit his lip at the displeasure evident in his father’s tone.
“…I apologize. I thought she was an important person, so building a relationship would be more beneficial than making her an enemy.”
“But in the end, you failed. You nearly ruined everything.”
Park Sung-chul let out a disapproving click of his tongue.
“Shin Manager contacted me. He said if we meddle any further, there’s a high chance we’ll be exposed.”
Once the board had tipped, forcing it further might backfire. Park Sung-chul sighed with regret.
It was only recently that he’d dismissed the items made by a mere F-rank as insignificant. But now, as he came to his senses, they were steadily growing in scale.
Not only renowned Hunters like Kang Min and Lia Minogue, but recently even the Director himself had taken an interest in her.
‘I had to convince him no matter what.’
A unique ability that had never existed in this world. If I could make that ability mine alone, manipulating the world would be child’s play.
That’s why I had secretly moved the company backing me to propose an investment, and when that didn’t work, I’d tried to subtly coerce him using the fact that he’d entered a Gate—but my foolish son had ruined everything.
“I apologize. I wasn’t thinking clearly.”
Park Jae-min quickly bowed his head, reading the displeasure in the other man’s reaction. But Park Sung-chul, already offended, wouldn’t be appeased.
“Pathetic fool. How long will you keep acting like a brainless idiot? If you can’t accomplish something yourself, at least don’t become a liability.”
Park Jae-min drew a sharp breath at his cutting words. His fists clenched so tightly that his fingernails dug into the soft flesh of his palms.
Park Sung-chul passed by him and picked up the whiskey glass resting on the table. The amber liquid swirled inside the crystal. Lost in thought for a moment, Park Sung-chul gazed out at the night city sprawling beyond the glass window and murmured to himself.
“I tried to take the easy path, but it seems I’ve chosen the harder road instead. Fine. I prepared a surprise gift for this very occasion anyway.”
“A surprise gift…?”
“Soon he’ll be whimpering that he’s too scared to go through with it. Then I can approach him and convince him at that moment.”
One corner of his mouth curved upward in a cruel smile—a harbinger of the storm to come.
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“Ahh! There’s nothing like a bed.”
The moment I arrived home, I flopped onto the bed and rolled around before picking up my phone to call Shin Hye. Her booming voice came through not long after.
-Hey! Jung Ha-neul! Why haven’t you been answering?
“Sorry. I’ve been so out of it lately.”
-You’re not actually dating Park Jae-min, are you?
Over the past few days, she’d called so many times my phone was practically on fire. Even though I kept denying it, Shin Hye didn’t seem to believe me. Fortunately, Park Jae-min had cleared things up, so the misunderstanding seemed to have died down.
-I was seriously shocked. I thought this might finally be your chance to escape single life.
“Wait. Single life? That’s harsh!”
-Did I say something wrong?
I couldn’t find a response and pressed my lips into a thin line.
Ever since childhood, I’d been helping at my parents’ shop, and as an adult, I’d been running it alone, leaving no time for romance.
But it wasn’t that I was particularly undesirable—I simply hadn’t had the time.
-Honestly, I really wanted it to work out for you. Your dead romantic cells need to do some work too.
“What do you mean my romantic cells are dead? They’re still very much alive.”
I’d never actually dated, but there was someone I’d liked. Of course, it had ended in unrequited love.
I rolled over onto my stomach. Shin Hye’s exasperated voice came through the receiver.
-Are you still talking about that childhood crush? It’s so tedious.
“He was really kind and handsome, I’m telling you. You’d agree if you saw him!”
-How can you say that when you don’t even know his name? And didn’t he already get married? It’s been over ten years!
You can like someone even without knowing their name. And I wasn’t trying to do anything about that person from ten years ago anyway. He was just my first love.
As I grumbled, Shin Hye changed the subject as if bored. She clearly had no interest in unrequited crushes that weren’t real.
-Ugh, I shouldn’t have brought it up. Forget about it and just captivate some handsome Hunters while working at the shop. And if you find someone decent, I’ll introduce you to people too.
“Wait. What about Kang Min?”
Shin Hye stated firmly that being a fan and being in love were entirely different things. Besides, her ideal type was the complete opposite of Kang Min—a large, bear-like man. I chuckled and shook my head.
If Kang Min heard this conversation, he might pretend to cry, saying he needed to protect his fan.
“I’m already overwhelmed just running the shop, you know? I’ll think about introductions later if I meet someone decent.”
After exchanging various overdue stories, I ended the call. Ha-nyang was already dozing off beside me.
I gently stroked Ha-nyang’s round head when a dark silhouette flickered past the window.
‘…What was that?’
It was too dark to see clearly, but it was definitely a person. Not just someone passing by, either.
‘Could it be Lee Hyun-woo?’
Now that I thought about it, he had shown up unannounced before. It seemed he’d come again today with something to say. He really should give me a heads-up first.
“Where are you going, meow?”
“Yeah, just outside for a moment. I’ll be right back.”
As my hand withdrew, Ha-nyang asked drowsily. I grabbed my outer jacket and patted Ha-nyang reassuringly.
Opening the door, a crisp winter breeze brushed against my cheeks. I pulled my padding jacket tighter and scanned the surroundings.
“…Did I imagine that?”
I could have sworn someone resembling Lee Hyun-woo was there. But stepping outside, the front of my home was completely empty—not a soul in sight.
I scratched my head awkwardly. It seemed I’d conjured up a phantom because I’d recently grown closer to Lee Hyun-woo.
“And that street lamp is broken too.”
Though located in Seoul, the Villa Town remained underdeveloped, and its environment was bleak. With one of the few street lamps now broken, the atmosphere had become rather eerie.
‘I really do need to move.’
I rubbed my arms, which had erupted in goosebumps, and turned back. I was thinking I should hurry inside and get into bed when it happened.
“Jung Ha-neul?”
“Yes? Who…? Mmph!!!!”
The moment I heard my name called, rough hands clamped over my mouth. Someone dragged me into the narrow alley and spoke in an ominous tone.
“Stay quiet if you don’t want to get hurt. Understood?”

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