A case of Transmigrating as a Sick Villain chapter 111

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Soohyuk headed not to a hotel, but to Wonbeom’s house.

It was a highly secured place, allowing only registered vehicles to enter, and visitors always had to be verified at the entrance.

However, since Soohyuk’s vehicle was still registered from when he lived there, he entered the parking lot without any issues.

Moreover, thanks to the unchanged password after he was kicked out, he easily got into the house.

Beep-beep-beep-beep—the sound of the eight-digit password echoed as Soohyuk entered.

Wonbeom, who was sitting on the living room sofa, placed the glass he was holding onto the table.

He had been working from home, dealing with some documents that needed attention.

“Yo.”

Wonbeom showed no reaction when he saw Soohyuk walk in as if he owned the place.

He had already heard from Cheongoh that Soohyuk was back in Korea, and there were few people who would enter by pressing the password, so there was no reason to be surprised.

“What if I were a thief?”

“If you were, you would’ve been caught at the entrance.”

With security guards on duty 24/7 and CCTV constantly monitoring, the place was quite secure.

Since the complex was first developed, there had been no break-ins or major incidents, making it a quiet and secretive place.

Wonbeom had chosen this place deliberately because he had many enemies.

Thanks to that, Soohyuk had also lived comfortably while in Korea.

Wonbeom momentarily shifted his gaze to check on his visitor before returning to his work.

He had no time to pay attention to Soohyuk.

Soohyuk looked around the entrance for the slippers he used to wear but gave up and walked in without them.

“Did you throw out my slippers as soon as I left?”

“The housekeeper did.”

“You probably told her to. She liked me too much to throw them away so quickly.”

Without responding to Soohyuk’s knowing remarks, Wonbeom pushed the glass on the table towards him.

“I’m not drinking. Too much hassle to call a driver.”

Soohyuk sat on the sofa, stretching his body stiff from the long drive, then relaxed into the seat.

Even though he hadn’t been there in a while, it still felt familiar since he had lived there for nearly a year.

“I didn’t clear out your room.”

“That sounds suggestive.”

“If you’re frustrated, go release it somewhere else.”

Wonbeom’s sharp retort to Soohyuk’s joke was followed by him pouring himself another drink.

“You took Baek Jingyeom home safely?”

“I did. Why haven’t you dealt with the person stuck to his side? Not exactly a good hand to play.”

“Not worth the trouble. I’m curious to see if Baek Jingyeom regains his memory.”

Soohyuk smirked while staring at the ceiling.

So, this was why Jeong Sanho was left alone even with Cheongoh by his side.

Such a twisted hobby.

No wonder he left Baek Jinwoo to drown in debt.

Back then, Wonbeom let things slide for the amusement of watching, but if the person involved was Jingyeom, that changes everything.

If Wonbeom won’t deal with the annoying sidekick, Soohyuk will have to take care of it himself.

If something were to happen to Jingyeom later, it might be too late by then.

“I’m not going on any more business trips. If you really want to get rid of me, just fire me.”

“No more trips. It’s almost done.”

“That’s good to hear. In that case, I’m not moving out. All those trips were exhausting.”

Wonbeom took a sip from his glass.

Originally, he intended to stop at one drink, but talking to Soohyuk made him crave more.

“Just keep things as they are for now.”

“That’s not too hard. And one more thing—since you’ve been quiet all this time, I take it you won’t be revealing anything in the future either?”

Soohyuk slowly turned his head from staring at the ceiling to face Wonbeom.

Meeting Soohyuk’s gaze, Wonbeom set his glass down on the table, the clink of glass against glass echoing in the living room.

“I won’t be the one to say anything.”

“That’s a relief. I feel the same.”

Soohyuk chuckled, remarking on how they were finally in agreement after a long time.

“But isn’t it funny? Two unrelated men became twins just with a piece of paper. Actually, the idea of them being twins in the first place is laughable. They weren’t even born on the same day.”

Wonbeom raised one corner of his mouth in agreement with Soohyuk’s nonchalant comment.

Wonbeom couldn’t forget Jinwoo’s expression the day he took Jingyeom home.

His actions and expression were not those of a brother.

To Baek Jinwoo, there had never been a day when he considered Baek Jingyeom his brother.

It was ridiculous that it took him this long to realize it.

Knowing this changed how he viewed the two’s relationship.

The question of whether a brother could be so obsessive had lingered since he met Baek Jinwoo and still hadn’t left his mind.

It was too intense to be attributed solely to Jingyeom’s illness. It wasn’t surprising, given his intuition, but to think they weren’t real siblings after all.

Soohyuk recalled the look in Jinwoo’s eyes earlier and couldn’t help but laugh quietly.

It was a face he had never seen before—utterly chilling.

“I told you they weren’t brothers. Should’ve figured it out sooner.”

Soohyuk lifted his head from the backrest, erasing the playful smile and meeting Wonbeom’s gaze directly.

“I confessed today. From now on, every action I take toward Jingyeom will be sincere, and I’ll do whatever it takes to win his heart. If I have to use you, I won’t hesitate.”

Soohyuk noticed a slight tremor in Wonbeom’s dark eyes, which made his smile deepen.

This guy, who usually showed little interest in others, seemed to have taken an interest in Jinwoo, and now, it looked like he had also given his heart to Jingyeom.

But that didn’t mean Soohyuk had any intention of backing down.

The reason he was saying this was because he didn’t want to ruin his relationship with Wonbeom.

While Jingyeom, who had entered his heart, was important, so was his long-time friend Wonbeom.

He didn’t want to lose either of them.

“I’m telling you now so you won’t regret it later when Baek Jingyeom falls for me completely. By then, no matter what you do, you won’t be able to turn his heart back.”

Soohyuk’s face was brimming with confidence, almost to the point of arrogance, as if he were certain he could make this happen.

“Among us, it seems like I have the best chance. What do you think?”

Receiving Soohyuk’s bold declaration head-on, Wonbeom downed the remaining whisky in one go.

The strong liquor burned as it went down, making his throat feel as if it were on fire.

He could vividly feel it sliding down his esophagus.

Having figured out why Soohyuk was saying all this, Wonbeom silently set down his glass without making a sound this time.

It wasn’t to mock him, nor to ruin their relationship.

He knew Soohyuk made this declaration because he truly believed he could do it, and that meant he needed to give a clear response.

“Does my opinion matter?”

“Yeah. It matters. I’m curious, too.”

“I wasn’t curious about your love.”

“I just wanted to tell you in advance that I’m not betraying you. You should know that I’m the one who will never betray you. Even if I start seeing Baek Jingyeom, I won’t leave you. You’re my only friend.”

It could sound cheesy or like he was just trying to be nice, but the years Wonbeom had spent knowing Soohyuk told him that he was sincere.

And that sincerity hit Wonbeom straight on.

‘Yeah, that’s the kind of guy he is.’

Soohyuk had always been confident in whatever he did.

He was like that from the moment they first met.

It was as if he had a scheme, but he didn’t see the need to hide it, so he laid everything out.

Of course, this was a side of Soohyuk that only showed in front of Wonbeom.

It also helped that Wonbeom was perceptive enough to notice.

Soohyuk had never failed to achieve what he set out to do.

However, that didn’t mean he blindly pursued a goal without looking at anything else.

To achieve his goal, he made sure to consider everything, leaving no stone unturned.

He’d clear any obstacles in his path and handle any issues that might later trip him up.

He calculated every possible move before acting.

In this regard, Soohyuk and Wonbeom were quite similar.

In reality, Wonbeom has been striving for a grand goal all this time.

In a place where countless variables arise, there’s a limit to how thoroughly one can calculate and anticipate future events.

Wonbeom has reached his current position not only because of his exceptional abilities but also because of the strong support from those behind him.

A significant contributor among these supporters is Sun Soohyuk.

Wonbeom’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

It had been a long time since his blood had boiled like this.

It was Soohyuk’s unwavering confidence that ignited the fire in Wonbeom’s otherwise calm heart.

Watching Soohyuk, who was certain that he could win Baek Jingyeom’s heart even if Wonbeom were to step in, made Wonbeom itch to reveal the claws he had kept hidden.

Soohyuk also noticed that Wonbeom was enjoying himself.

Rising to his feet, Soohyuk spoke slowly with a face that showed slight embarrassment.

“Oh, and it seems like I’ve pulled another person into this.”

Wonbeom’s eyebrows lifted in surprise.

Who else could be getting involved at this point?

“Secretary Baek. He won’t stay idle anymore. I added a bit of fuel to that dormant volcano today. It’ll probably erupt soon. I’m not sure if that will work in our favor or not yet. Jingyeom is so unpredictable.”

Despite the apparent disadvantage of having more competition, Soohyuk didn’t seem worried.

In fact, the thought of facing a worthy opponent rather than some random challengers stirred Soohyuk’s competitive spirit, which had been lying dormant.

Now, there was curiosity about how Jingyeom would respond to the love offensive from three people and who would eventually stand by Jingyeom’s side.

‘Of course, it’ll be me.’

Soohyuk flashed a confident smile.

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