Transmigration: The Narcissistic Cinderella - Chapter 103

Moon Jiwoo had a clue on how bad her breakfast would turn out to when Junghwa decided to step into the room.

As Moon Jiwoo and Oh Sookyung was about to start eating their breakfast together— which is something they did from the beginning— knocks were heard on the door.

Followed by Sookyung’s ‘come in’, the door to the room was pushed open, and someone walked into the room. Having a bad feeling about that, Jiwoo turned her head back only to be shocked by the person standing.

Junghwa held the door knob while a shy smile sat on the face, and her eyes stared at the ground. An air of innocence was present around her as she tried to be nervous.

“Your Majesty, Aunt Youngmi told me to have my breakfast with you and bond together as it had been a long time since we were separated. If it is not a bother, then may I?” Junghwa spoke out.

After that, Sookyung took a glance at Jiwoo, who was staring at him and begging him with her eyes to refuse Junghwa.

The corner of Sookyung’s lips curved upwards to form a smirk, and he stated, “Sure, come in. You are welcome at here. I will get them to set up the table for you.”

Upon noticing the glint in Sookyung’s eyes, Moon Jiwoo had the impulsive to poke his eye with the fork in her hand. The fact that she had the maids and Junghwa watching her actions was the reason she refrained herself from carrying out something like that.

The second thing that came in Jiwoo’s mind was to leave her breakfast at here and allow Junghwa and Sookyung breakfast together. She would have done that if Junghwa was someone she was fond of.

Knowing that Junghwa will only be pleased with her leaving right now, Jiwoo remained seated in her place, and staring down at her breakfast, she decided to concentrate on it after shooting a glare at Oh Sookyung for one last time.

A mischievous smile formed on his face.

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“Do you remember anything about us from the childhood, Your Majesty? I recall a lot of things,” she said, “And I really treasure those memories with you, Your Majesty.”

“I wouldn’t say I do,” he expressed, “My childhood memories are currently a blur to me.”

“Ah! That’s too bad. It seems that you have forgotten all the fun things we did; this is such a pity. If it is not a bother to you, Your Majesty, do you mind if we try to do those things again? Maybe you would be able to regain those memories of yours,” she spoke out— her eyes showing hope in them.

“Your Majesty, do you mind if we try to do those things again? Maybe you would be able to regain those memories of yours and then let’s die together. It would be for the best,” Jiwoo mimicked without looking up from her meal.

Oh Sookyung, who was seated opposite to her, extended his hand towards her and flicked her forehead lightly before letting out a chuckle.

“What the hell is that nonsense about? You should not easily talk about murders or else you will be considered the primary suspect if anything happens,” he voiced out.

Both of their interaction did not go unnoticed by Junghwa. Noticing the way Sookyung was staring at Jiwoo and treating her was enough to get Junghwa’s blood boiling.

Clenching her hand tightly around the fork, Junghwa tried her best to keep off an ugly expression from her face. That would be ruining the impression she put on around him.

Clicking her tongue due to annoyance, Jiwoo voiced out, “Whatever! Why are you talking to me in the first place? Go and keep that beauty accompanied! I don’t have anything to do with people who are fond of this Junghwa.”

Hurt crossed her eyes and was visible in her voice as Junghwa stared at Jiwoo. Tears formed at the corner of Junghwa’s eyes while she spoke out, “Must you really do this. Can’t you put back what had happened yesterday and try to be friends with me? Please, Daerin?”

“Give me one good reason I should do that,” Jiwoo stated, “You see, I am quite picky and don’t select all the trashes I find to be my friend.”

“Is that why you are treating me that way? You consider me to be a trash? What did I do to deserve such treatment from you, Shin Daerin? What will make you be fond of me?

Since I am his childhood friend and you are his protector— someone quite essential to him— I thought that it would be great if we are able to get along. That would be making things easier for us each time we meet. Please tell me how I can make it up to you.”

“You want the answer to that?” Moon Jiwoo raised one of her eyebrows.

Junghwa nodded.

The corner of Jiwoo’s lips curved to form a smirk, and staring at Sookyung, she ordered, “Give your hand.”

Upon hearing those words, he extended his hand towards her while gazing at her with amusement in his eyes— trying to read what she was intending to do.

Holding his hand, she raised it up slightly, and bringing her face closer to it, she parted her lips before placing them on his hand before pulling away.

Her actions managed to catch everyone present at there by surprise, and Sookyung’s eyes widened while Junghwa gritted her teeth due to her growing rage.

“It’s simple. Give up on Oh Sookyung, and let him to be together with me,” she voiced out, “It would not look nice if both of us were to be friends and chase after the same man.

That’s why, please allow me to have Oh Sookyung. After all, you said that you are willing to do anything to get along with me.”

The hesitation was clearly visible in Junghwa’s face before she replaced it with a smile. Despite that, she was unable to hide the nervousness she felt before answering, “I have no problem with you going after him, Shin Daerin-ssi, but shouldn’t that be a decision which depends on the king? If he agrees to it, then my opinion bȧrėly matters..

Junghwa stole glances at Oh Sookyung and waited for the man to speak. Knowing that Sookyung would be saying some nonsense— which would only be taking away Jiwoo’s fun— Jiwoo decided to speak out in place of him.

“No, don’t say that. Your opinion really matters since you are a childhood friend of Sookyung’s. I would not want to be the hurdle between your and Sookyung’s relationship, especially since how bumpy it is due to him not remembering a thing about you.

Don’t worry! Although he doesn’t know you now, you will be able to grow a impression on him soon enough. And if he is unable to gain back those memories of his, it might take you ten to twenty years before he can consider you a friend of his. Since you will be alive for a long time, that amount of time doesn’t bother you, right?” Jiwoo voiced out, wearing a wide smile on her face.

“Uhm, I don’t think I will be able to eat further. I feel slightly sick, so I will have to leave early. Sorry about this even though you have allowed me to eat with you,” Junghwa spoke out.

“That’s a pity. I would not be holding you here then,” Sookyung stated, “You are always welcomed to have breakfast with us again.”

“Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty,” she spoke out before standing up.

The chair slid back, screeching against the floor, and after a small bow towards Oh Sookyung before walking away from the scene. Opening the door, she exited through it, closing the door behind her.

Once she had left, Moon Jiwoo slammed her hand on the table, creating a loud noise, and glowering at the man before her, she yelled, “What was that about!? How could you invite that bitch to have breakfast with us? I don’t even feel like eating anymore. I swear I wanted to rip off her hair back then.”

“Even if it was a little, I wanted to see you be jealous and possessive over me,” he spoke out, “I guess I saw a little of that today, and now, this makes me want to do the same thing over and over again.”

Moon Jiwoo scoffed and expressed, “You are being sick right now! I want to toss you off to that Junghwa, but I don’t want to see her pleased. As if I will be letting her have you. Even if she betted her life on you, it would be impossible.”

Oh Sookyung chuckled and stated, “Is that so? I am really in love with your possessive side of yours. It makes me want to see more of it.”

“That’s surprising to hear. You are the first person to say that,” Jiwoo confessed, “Everyone I knew before found it irritating.”