The Man with Hypnotic Powers Doesn’t Hold Back the Second Time Around

Chapter 159

Yu-jin’s sudden declaration to go meet her father left Shia thinking:

*“Is he insane?”*

*‘Suggesting to meet my father in front of this sly fox? Has he lost it?’*

She couldn’t comprehend his reasoning. Sure, she and Alice had figured out that he was a regressor, and the two of them had even allied. But Yu-jin had no idea of any of this. 

He still thought he was skillfully balancing his secret relationships without anyone noticing. And yet, here he was, openly suggesting they go visit her father in front of Alice, his secret girlfriend.

Shia’s brown eyes darted around, processing the situation.

*‘Oh, I see. That’s what he’s up to.’*

It didn’t take her long to realize his intentions after she saw him subtly signal Alice.

*‘So, he’s trying to bring my father into this to help him out, huh? He’s stuck between me and this fox, so he’s dragging my dad into it, asking for backup.’*

Shia had come to understand her boyfriend’s thought process very well.

*‘Well, I don’t mind...’*

*Glance.*

*‘Maybe I’ll use this chance to put that sly fox in her place.’*

Having grasped the situation, Shia shot a smug smile at Alice, who was still utterly confused. A silent declaration of war. It was the beginning of an epic catfight.

*"Fine. If you insist."*  
*"......!!!"*  
*‘Shia just taunted me! She’s showing off that she’s meeting Yu-jin’s parents!’*

Alice’s eyes flashed as her brain quickly returned to full function, jolted by Shia’s motel comment.

*‘Besides, Shia’s father is the leader of Clan Cheonhwa! He’d probably tell them to go without even using protection!’*

Though her thoughts were wildly off-track, Alice’s misunderstanding came from her “Eyes Wide Open” mindset, the impression of Yu-jin’s father, and her Western perspective. All three combined into one colossal misjudgment.

Of course, Alice had no idea she was mistaken, and her teeth ground together slightly.

*‘We agreed on no more than kissing... I’ll make sure they don’t get anywhere near that!’*

*"Yu-jin, I’m coming with you too!"*

With that, Alice clung tightly to Yu-jin. No way was she letting them run off and do something from her wildest imaginings.

Yu-jin, of course, was taken aback.

*"What? But that’s—"*  
*"Come on, Yu-jin, it’ll be fine."*  
*"Shia!?"*

But to Shia, this was only amusing. Her brown eyes met Alice’s blue, unblinking.

*"Get ready, fox. I’ll show you what Clan Cheonhwa is all about."*  
*‘Might as well give her a little tour. Like it or not, she’s got potential that could be useful to the clan.’*

Shia smiled.

Cheonhwa was her home turf. Just imagining how intimidated Alice would be once she met her father gave Shia a thrill.

*"I won’t back down...!"*

If only Alice had been able to read minds, she might have reconsidered. But unfortunately, Shia lacked any telepathic ability.

*"All right, then. After the lecture, we’ll all go together. Shia, Alice, and me."*  
*‘Father-in-law, I’m so sorry!!’*

And so began the turmoil that would only make the man caught in the middle suffer.

A few hours later, in the Clan Cheonhwa Leader’s office, Yu Jung-chul’s brow furrowed deeply.

His office was suddenly filled with unexpected guests: Yu-jin, Shia, and…

*"Yu-jin, who’s she?"*  
*"Alice Littenwood! Nice to meet you!"*  
*"Polite, I see. I heard you were British."*  
*"Thank you, sir!"*  
*"...Hmm."*

It was Alice’s presence that put him on edge.

*‘When I heard Alice was visiting, I thought she might be interested in Cheonhwa....’*

*Glance.*

*‘She’s smiling, but there’s no warmth in her eyes. This could be troublesome.’*

As a seasoned businessman, he quickly picked up on Alice’s hidden hostility. He recognized the guarded nature of someone with ulterior motives.

There was no need to guess why.

*‘Seems like she’s full of jealousy because of Yu-jin. She’s willing to challenge Shia over him.’*

Both of them were on Yu-jin’s declared list of love interests, and both clearly had feelings for him.

Shia was always looking out for Yu-jin, even during group gatherings, and Alice’s gaze at Shia was sharp and unyielding.

It was evident that Alice had come here to keep an eye on Shia and block what she perceived as an official meeting with the parents.

The clear romantic rivalry made Yu Jung-chul sigh deeply.

*"Please, sit. I’ll bring out some tea."*

Having sorted through his thoughts, he invited the three to sit.

It took him only a second to assess the situation – a testament to the perceptiveness of a self-made business titan.

*‘Still, even so... Just last year, Shia was still in a school uniform, and now she’s in a love triangle...’*

*Sigh.*

*‘But if my daughter is happy, it’s my duty as her father to support her. I’ll pretend I don’t know what’s going on.’*

He wanted his daughter to be happy, even if the thought of her growing up was bittersweet. He couldn’t hold on to her forever.

If Shia liked Yu-jin, he would support that...

*Clink.*

*"So, Dad, I’m going to a motel with Yu-jin."*  
*"Pffft?!!!"*

Just as he was preparing to give his blessing, Shia’s blunt statement stabbed at his heart.

Even Yu-jin was taken aback by her brutal honesty.

*"S-Shia? You need to explain this properly."*  
*"What’s there to explain? I’m just going to a motel with you."*  
*"That could be misunderstood. Sir, we’re only... just...."*

Yu-jin hurriedly scrambled to clarify, trying his best to soothe his future father-in-law’s frazzled nerves.

He explained that they were only going because of a previous promise and that there was no reason for him to be concerned. They were just going to spend time together, nothing more.

*"It might sound strange because it’s a motel, but we’re just borrowing a room to hang out."*  
*"I don’t know what you plan to do there alone."*  
*"Shia, please!!"*  
*‘We agreed to keep our relationship a secret!’*

It had little effect. Shia was subtly glancing at Alice with a look that said, *How do you like that?*

The fact that her father was suffering through all this went completely ignored by Shia.

*‘Just last year, she was a girl in a school uniform... now she’s openly saying she’s going to a motel with a man...’*

*Sigh.*

*"Well, you’re an adult now. I’ll let you make your own choices."*

But Yu Jung-chul held back, for he wanted his daughter to be happy.

Even if Shia ended up doing who-knows-what with Yu-jin, he would pretend not to know...

*"——Absolutely not! Shia would definitely sleep with Yu-jin!"*  
*Pffft.*  
*Pffft.*

...Just as he was about to pretend he didn’t hear anything, the pink-haired Brit threw in a red pill, delivered in a smooth British accent.

The reactions were varied.

*"S-S-sleep...?"*  
*‘What on earth is this lunatic talking about all of a sudden!?’*

Shia was simply flabbergasted.

To say something like that, in front of Yu-jin and her father, was beyond comprehension.

*‘Does she really think I’d do something like that with him? How stupid is she?’*

The thought was laughable. She knew all too well just how clueless Yu-jin could be.

*"......"*  
*‘Of course, she’d think that. It’s only natural...’*

But the reactions of the two men were different. They were both at a loss for words.

After all, the prospect of a man and a woman going to a motel naturally raised certain expectations. Any man would understand, and even Yu-jin couldn’t muster a response.

Alice’s assumptions were right on the mark.

*Smirk.*

*‘See? When it’s spelled out like that, of course, it’s disturbing, right? Who wants to feel like they’re giving their daughter away to a guy?’*

Though her reasoning was way off, the outcome matched her expectations, so she didn’t care.

Riding the wave, Alice raised her voice, pointing a finger at Shia as if she were delivering a courtroom objection.

*"Allowing this is like permitting Shia and Yu-jin to sleep together! Clan Leader, you can’t let this happen!"*  
*"You lunatic, what are you even saying!?"*

Shia’s cheeks flushed red.

Even she felt embarrassed hearing that in front of her father. She had only intended to tease Alice and then laugh it off. She had no intention of going this far.

*"There’s no way I’d... do that with Yu-jin, you idiot!"*  
*"Liar! You’re trying to lure him to a motel with you!"*

But at this point, backing down wasn’t an option.

Shia losing this battle would mean she was confirmed as a seductress, and Alice losing meant she was just a pervert with a dirty mind.

It was a showdown with no room for retreat.

*“......”*

*Stare.*

*‘Yu-jin, why are you putting me through this?’*  
*‘Father-in-law, I am truly sorry…’*

Caught in the crossfire, the two men were mere bystanders, at a complete loss.

Even Yu Jung-chul, the legendary entrepreneur who had built a conglomerate from the ground up, and Seo Yu-jin, the world’s most famous S-Rank Awakener, were both rendered speechless.

They exchanged helpless glances, both wishing they could escape.

*Blink blink.*

*‘Do something.’*  
*‘Sir, you know what happens when women fight like this. If I step in, well...’*  
*‘Have some sympathy for a father listening to his daughter talk about... that.’*  
*“.....”*

But then, something in Yu Jung-chul’s desperate gaze made Yu-jin change his mind.

Instead of *‘How can I interfere in this?’* it became *‘It’s because of my father-in-law’s wishes.’*

Golden light sparked in his eyes.

*‘Looks like I’ve got no choice. I’ll just have to use it.’*

*"Shia? Alice?"*

*"Yu-jin, say something! This pervert keeps—"*  
*"Don’t be fooled! Small women like Shia are the most insatiable!"*  
*"This fox, honestly...."*

*"Both of you, follow me to the motel. Right now."*

He placed them under an unwavering, unbreakable hypnosis.

*Ding.*  
*[Success. Targets are in ‘complete’ hypnosis.]*

*"Yes...."*  
*"Understood..."*

Shia and Alice both stood, their eyes hazy and unfocused, nodding obediently.

*"Father-in-law, I’ll just go sort things out briefly."*

*Woosh.*

Yu-jin left with the two of them, leaving the previously bustling office in complete silence.

*"...Wait, what?"*  
*‘Did Yu-jin just hypnotize them? Right in front of me? And he’s taking them both to a motel?’*

And with that, Yu Jung-chul was left reeling, questioning everything he had just witnessed.