Chapter 299 - Manipulated (1/2)

A dark place— that was where Jinhee found herself at when she opened her eyes. Looking around, she could not see anything else, and confused on where she was, she took a step forward.

Lee Jinhee's mind was blank at that moment, and she could not recall what was the last thing she had done or how was it that she ended up here.

As she walked on the around, the sounds of her footsteps were distinctly heard, and that is when a noise caught her ears. Raising her head, she looked around to find the source of that noise.

The sound resembled that of water droplet falling one by one, and that is when a sharp pain went through her forehead, causing her to wince and close her eyes momentarily.

When she opened her eyes, they widened at how the scenery before her changed. The darkness from earlier no longer remained, and it was replaced with a beautiful scenery.

In front of her was a breathtaking waterfall, and the sound of the water rushing down was clearly heard by her. At that moment, that was enough to make her heart feel at peace.

The gentle breeze flowed, and on the other side of the waterfall was greenery. Turning her head around, she stared at her surroundings in confusion while wondering how did she end up here.

At that moment, Jinhee heard footsteps behind her, and tilting her head, she looked at that direction. An old man was walking towards her, and she found the man looking strangely familiar. But she could not exactly pinpoint where she had seen him.

”Dear, we meet again,” The old man said as a smiling expression showed on his face.

”I apologise for asking this, but have we met before?” Jinhee questioned as she raised one of her eyebrows.

”Dear, I don't know if you recall. However, once you have helped me cross the road,” The old Man vocalised.

After thinking for a while, she came upon a realization and said, ”Oh! I remember! No wonder you looked familiar.”

Staring around her, a grim expression settled on her face as she vocalised, ”But where are we and why I am here?”

”Ah! We are at my favourite spot currently, and you are here because I have some important matters to discuss with you,” The old Man vocalised.

”Important matters?” Jinhee asked, raising one of her eyebrows.

The old Man nodded his head and said, ”About you being reborn, all these changes, Taehyun's betrayal, and why Taehyun and Jaehyun was chasing after you— I will be giving you answers regarding all of that today.”

”H-How do you know about all that?” Jinhee questioned as she took a step back.

Even though Jinhee was curious to know about what the old Man had in mind for her, she couldn't help but be cautious around him. At this moment, she found him suspicious.

”My Dear, let's just say I am the one who decides the fate and controlled the string behind all of this,” The Old Man said.