Chapter 210

The annex at Jaedamjae where Joo Su-deok's family lived.

Inside, a lavishly appointed dining room.

The table was heaped with dishes made from the finest ingredients, but the air hung as cold as ice.

Dressed in a glamorous gown and decked out in expensive jewelry, Joo Su-yeon set her fork down with an irritated clatter.

She and her father, Joo Su-deok, sat across from each other, meant to share a meal before she left for the charity party that evening.

But the mood was so leaden that the food refused to go down.

"Dad, did you see the article? Joo Sae-i's on the portal front page again. Ugh, I can't even stand the sight of her anymore."

Joo Su-yeon's shrill voice rang through the spacious dining room.

Her face was smeared openly with loathing and jealousy toward her thriving cousin.

Joo Su-deok, who had recently been summoned by his father…