"Uh… Young Master?"
"How many?"
"…What?"
"How many times have you sold that filthy, slutty body of yours?"
"…"
I deliberately made my words as vile as possible.
How would she react?
Would she get angry?
Or would she flat-out deny it?
It was hard to imagine that such a pretty woman had never once engaged in sexual bribery, especially in such a corrupt police force. And she wasn't just some low-level officer, either.
Just the fact that she had been sent to escort me suggested that the police chief himself had given the order—so surely, there was something behind it?
"Tsk, tsk…"
I expected her to at least show some irritation at my unfiltered words, if not outright anger.
But her reaction was rather unexpected.
"Young Master, what do you take me for? Do I look that stupid to you?"
"?"
What does intelligence have to do with this?
"Bribery is only meaningful when you offer the most valuable thing at the highest price."
She said something absurd, then gently moved my hand—still gripping her ass—to the front.
Through the tightly stretched skirt, I could feel the heat of her groin.
"Why would I waste my body for something as trivial as a promotion? At the very least… it would have to be something that could change my life."
"…"
She leaned in close to me.
"I'm still a virgin."
…What the hell did I just hear?
"You're a virgin?"
"Should I take that doubt as a compliment on my looks?"
"…Huh."
I was so baffled that I stayed silent all the way to the lobby.
Lim Su-ah, a virgin?
Does that even make sense?
She was so beautiful that it made me wonder, Why is someone like her even in the police force?
And yet, she was claiming to be a virgin?
Her attitude was certainly not that of an inexperienced woman.
Even when I groped her ass, she didn't resist.
On the contrary—she subtly pushed back, as if inviting me to touch her more freely.
And yet… she's a virgin?
Well… I guess it's possible. This is a game, after all.
I decided to accept it.
If she says she's a virgin, then so be it.
But she's outright emphasizing her virginity… is she asking me to take her?
I had already dropped some hints about the drugs I found in the basement.
She must be thinking that I could offer something that would change her life.
In that case… I'll send Seo A-ram to Goryeo for secretary training. Meanwhile, I can have this one act as my secretary for now.
She wouldn't be particularly loyal or professional, but I wasn't planning to do anything major at the moment.
This level of assistance would be enough for now.
I could keep her around, and if she proved useful, I could invest in her properly later.
'Should I take her with me tonight?'
The way this was progressing felt like the typical delusions of a desperate loser—meeting a girl and immediately imagining marriage.
But judging by the signals Lim Su-ah was sending, I was sure of it.
'Wow. This is really happening.'
As someone who had spent his life as a shut-in loser, barely even stepping outside, the fact that sex was now within reach made it impossible to contain my excitement.
And there was also the effect of sex addiction in this game.
Thank god I'm a reckless chaebol heir. I don't even have to worry about reading the room.
One of the biggest perks of my position was that I didn't need to care about the other person's feelings.
The level of freedom was simply on another level.
It was a relief in so many ways.
As I sat down on the lobby couch, I spoke.
"I'm looking for a secretary right now."
"A secretary? You don't even have a driver."
"I need to establish my independence. I'm old enough now. And if I'm getting a secretary, I should make sure they're my kind of person."
It was more like I was being punished for my recklessness, but I wrapped it up in a way that sounded reasonable.
"I'm bringing Seo A-ram in as my secretary and sending her to Goryeo for training. She's a complete outsider to this world."
"Oh, so that's why you covered her hospital bills."
"My secretary shouldn't have to deal with unnecessary problems."
"…But if you send her off for training right after hiring her, won't that leave the position empty again? It won't be just a day or two."
"I'll need to find another one. Someone who can start immediately."
I held a cigarette between my lips and bit down on it.
I wanted to light it, but since we were in a hospital, I held back.
"You saw what happened earlier, and now you have a guaranteed chance to change your life. What do you think?"
"…What?"
Soo-ah tilted her head in confusion, then suddenly seemed to realize something.
Her eyes widened, and she quickly stood up.
She cleared her throat, smoothed down her skirt, and bowed deeply.
Her golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall.
"If you give me the position, I will devote myself completely!"
"Do you even know what you'll be doing?"
"I'll do whatever you command."
"What about the police? You okay with that?"
"If I report it to my superiors, I can stay by your side under the guise of a dispatch. Of course, if you prefer, I can resign immediately."
"You're bold, Team Leader. Stay in the police. You'll be more useful that way."
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About ten minutes later, Seo A-ram arrived.
She had retouched her makeup and was glancing around nervously until Soo-ah raised a hand to call her over.
Noticing us, Seo A-ram hesitated for a moment before approaching with a slightly tense expression.
She flinched when she saw Lim Su-ah standing next to me but quickly bowed in greeting.
"Thank you for earlier. But, um… why did you do that…?"
"Because you're hot and pretty."
"…."
Was that too blunt? Her expression soured.
But it was better to lay it all out from the start—less trouble down the line.
"Plus, you're capable."
"…Is that all you have to say?"
Her voice turned a little colder, probably from my crude words.
But she didn't walk away.
"I'm looking for a secretary. I want you to do it."
"A secretary?"
"He's a young master of the Goryeo Group. His name is Go Mu-yeol. And it seems he's taken a liking to you, A-ram."
I didn't hand her a business card or anything (I didn't even have one).
But with Lim Su-ah in her police uniform standing beside me, she seemed to believe it.
"Goryeo Group…! But why would a police officer be saying this…?"
I stood up and walked toward her.
She flinched and took a step back.
"I'll pay for your mother's treatment."
"!!"
"Of course, your salary as a secretary is separate. What do you think?"
Her eyes widened.
"You already know, don't you? There's no way out of this. The people lending you money—they're just waiting for the right moment to ruin you. It's not just one or two of them. How many men do you think you'll be passed around to?"
"…Aren't you being too harsh?"
"I'm not being harsh. Your situation is just that messed up. If I don't say it, does that change anything?"
"…."
Her face twisted, and tears welled up in her eyes.
But she couldn't refute me.
That meant she was cornered.
At the start of 77 Years, she was confident and capable, but at this point in the story, she was mentally shattered.
A little pressure, and she crumbled like soft jelly.
"If you become my secretary, none of that will happen. I have a pretty strong possessiveness. I'll chase away those leeches, and I'll take care of your mother's treatment."
"…Do you really mean that?"
"Of course."
"What do you get out of this? Why go this far…? What do you want?"
"You already know. I told you the moment we met."
"…."
She bit her lip in silence.
Her face contorted as if swallowing back resentment.
Her muscles twitched several times before she finally forced out her words.
"P-promise me… that you'll take care of my mother… to the very end…."
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On the Way Home.
Lim Su-ah was behind the wheel, and next to me, Seo A-ram sat stiffly, her posture tense.
The scenery outside the window flashed by rapidly, now enveloped in the night. Neon lights blazed from every direction, illuminating the darkness.
I called Secretary Han.
He was probably swamped with personnel transfers, but he always picked up my calls without fail.
— "Yes, Young Master. This is Chief Han."
"I've found a secretary. I'll send you my home address and her business card. Come pick her up tomorrow morning."
— "You want me to have her trained? Understood."
"And her family situation is a bit… complicated. Clean it up properly so that nothing shady lingers around her."
— "Understood. Anything else?"
"There's one more person. A police team leader. That…"
"Incheon Autonomous Police Agency, Songdo Innovation Future City, 3rd Civil Support Team Leader, Lim Su-ah!"
"You heard that? She wants to stay by my side under the pretense of a dispatch. Make that work. It's possible, right?"
— "Of course. I'll handle it without issue. Should I have her start training tomorrow as well?"
"No, she's fine. Just send some basic information, or assign someone to assist her."
— "Understood. I'll send a reliable subordinate."
"Good. Must be tough working late. Thanks for your effort."
— "I'll see you tomorrow. Have a peaceful night."
After ending the call, I turned my gaze to Seo A-ram.
She had accepted my proposal but still looked down, her expression stiff with tension.
Even in such a pitiful state, she was beautiful. I found myself staring at her absentmindedly.
Noticing my gaze, she glanced at me from the corner of her eye. When our eyes met, she quickly turned her head forward.
That sight set off my lust.
I wanted to take her right there in the car.
'…Hold it in.'
But I restrained myself.
It wasn't that it was impossible to do it in the car, but I didn't want our first time to be here.
Besides, Seo A-ram wasn't ripe yet.
I wanted to take her only after she had received proper secretary training and developed enough loyalty and competence.
So for now…
'Hold back and take it all out on Lim Su-ah later.'
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We arrived at the Songdo estate.
It was far bigger and grander than it had looked on the app.
'Oh….'
Hotel rooms were luxurious and extravagant, but since they were just rentals, they didn't leave much of an impression.
But this—this was my actual home.
My own house.
'This place is ridiculously huge.'
The house itself was impressive, but the yard was also massive.
There was even a small pond, a swimming pool, and a beautifully arranged garden.
And whether it was because police uniforms were designed to be sexy or because of her body itself,
Lim Su-ah's large chest contrasted with her incredibly slim waist—it looked like she'd break if I hugged her too tightly.
'….'
Yeah.
To be honest, the house didn't really catch my attention.
Neither did the boxes of drugs Lim Su-ah's subordinates had left behind.
From the moment we arrived, I had been at my limit.
I forced myself to look away and turned to Seo A-ram.
"Pick a room and settle in. Don't forget to wake up early tomorrow. Now go."
"Um…"
"What."
"N-no, never mind. Understood."
She hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting toward my pants, where my arousal was blatantly obvious.
Then she gave a small bow and hurried up to the second floor.
"What about me, Young Master?"
"You…"
I turned my head again.
In that brief moment, Lim Su-ah had undone the front of her uniform, revealing her ample cleavage.
"Like this? Should I stay like this?"