Chapter Twenty-seven: A Subtle Tradegy.

Ji-Eun woke up with a renewed sense of purpose. The embarrassment of the previous day still lingered, but she was determined to turn things around. She knew that rushing would only lead to more mistakes, so she needed to be strategic. This time, her approach would be subtle, drawing Min Jun back to her without raising suspicion.

 She decided to start by reaching out to Min Jun's mother, Mrs. Kang, knowing how much family influence mattered to him. Ji-Eun knew Mrs. Kang still held her in high regard, and she intended to use that to her advantage. She called her, arranging a casual meeting under the guise of wanting to catch up.

 During their meeting, Ji-Eun skillfully steered the conversation toward Min Jun, subtly planting seeds of doubt about Soo Jeon while portraying herself as the perfect daughter-in-law. She spoke of the happy memories they shared, hinting at how they were once such a strong couple.

 Mrs. Kang, unaware of Ji-Eun's true intentions, began to wonder if her son had made the right choice. Ji-Eun's words lingered in her mind, and she couldn't help but think of the stability Ji-Eun once brought to Min Jun's life.

 After leaving Mrs. Kang's house, Ji-Eun felt a small sense of victory. It wasn't much, but it was a start. She knew she had to be patient and let her influence take root slowly. For now, she needed to continue being the "perfect" ex-girlfriend—kind, supportive, and always present when Min Jun needed her.

 As she walked away, Ji-Eun smiled to herself. This was only the beginning of her plan. She had no intention of losing to Soo Jeon, and she was willing to go to any lengths to get what she wanted.