A Misunderstanding Begins

He quickly got up from his seat and called the Seong Group’s personal physician.

“It’s me. Director Kim. There’s something I need you to look into.”

[What would you like me to check, Chairman?]

“Find out whether my grandson, Chanyeong’s health has deteriorated rapidly.”

[Young Master Chanyeong? Has something happened?]

“It’s nothing in particular. Just in case. Please make sure to confirm it.”

[If it’s your request, Chairman, of course I will comply. Understood. I’ll visit his residence soon for an examination.]

“Thank you. I’m counting on you.”

Like Secretary Choi, Director Kim was also one of the chairman’s people, so there was no concern about dishonesty.

“There’s no way that brat is hiding an illness and planning to move to the countryside… right?”

Unable to hide his unease, the chairman found himself wanting reassurance as soon as possible that his grandson was healthy.

No matter how troublesome he was, Chanyeong was still his precious youngest grandson.

He couldn’t lose him.

By now, an entire drama had already formed in the chairman’s mind.

The absurd misunderstanding that Seong Chanyeong might be terminally ill.

Unaware that his intuition had completely failed him,

That ridiculous misunderstanding began to take root.

“…Who’s talking shit about me…?”

My ear felt itchy, so I cleaned it with a cotton swab while staring at my reflection.

An ivory sweatshirt, black slacks, and a neat navy coat on top.

It looked surprisingly good.

A tidy version of Seong Chanyeong.

If my sister saw this, she’d probably pass out.

‘Can’t really hide the sharp, delinquent-looking face, though…’

Still, it gave off a calm, composed vibe.

Considering I was on my way to apologize to Seo Eunsu, I’d made an effort—and it wasn’t bad.

“Huu… okay. Don’t chicken out. I can do this.”

In my right hand, I held a flower basket as compensation.

In my left, a written pledge promising I’d never approach Seo Eunsu again.

Perfect preparation.

All that was left was to grovel.

‘Better keep this from the secretary.’

So I downloaded a taxi app and called a cab.

As a member of a chaebol family, taking public transport felt too conspicuous.

“Where to, sir?”

“Please take me to Garam Apartments, Complex 2.”

The moment I said the name of Seo Eunsu’s home from the novel, my heart started pounding.

Damn.

I’m actually going to meet the main character.

‘I only half-paid attention when my sister talked about him, but he seemed like a decent guy…’

Meeting someone from a novel in real life—

It was kind of exciting.

Of course, there was no way he’d welcome me looking like Chanyeong…

Still, I couldn’t help feeling a bit thrilled.

Maybe the driver noticed my mood, because he smiled at me.

“You’re a handsome young man. Going on a date? Meeting your partner?”

“Ah, no. I just… did something wrong, so I’m going to apologize.”

“Oh, going to make up with your lover then?”

“No, that’s not it…”

“Ah, youth. Do your best.”

Between the flower basket and envelope, the driver had completely misunderstood.

I mean, in a way, it was a kind of meeting…

But explaining felt exhausting.

“Yeah, yeah. Thanks.”

So I let it slide and got out as soon as we arrived.

I figured I’d never see him again anyway.

At least, that’s what I thought at the time.

I had no idea that something I brushed off so casually would come back as a full-blown storm.

The taxi drove smoothly without hitting a single red light.

As we got close, my heart started pounding harder.

‘I’m really about to meet Seo Eunsu…’

It was absurd—

Apologizing to someone I’d never met, wearing someone else’s face.

But at the same time,

The thought of seeing a character from a book come to life in front of me…

It felt surreal.

Of course, Seo Eunsu would probably hate me on sight.

But as someone who had indirectly been a reader through my sister, I still felt a bit excited.

‘Maybe it’s because I don’t know anyone here…’

I’d been pretending to be fine ever since transmigrating,

But I wasn’t.

I missed my parents.

My siblings.

Even our tacky cherry-molded house.

If I didn’t have the goal of farming using Chanyeong’s wealth,

I probably wouldn’t be able to endure this.

I couldn’t trust the housekeeper.

And Chanyeong’s family was distant because of his trait.

In the end, the only thing he had was money.

And as the one who became him,

The only person I could rely on to avoid a miserable ending…

Was Seo Eunsu.

‘I have to do well. A performance overflowing with sincerity—no, an apology.’

Trying to calm my nerves, I fidgeted with the flower basket and envelope.

The driver glanced at me warmly.

“Whoever you’re seeing must really like you. You can tell you put in effort.”

Well yeah, I literally ran to a flower shop first thing in the morning and asked for the most expensive arrangement…

“And even prepared a letter. That’s rare these days.”

This isn’t a love letter.

It’s compensation money for all the shit Chanyeong did.

Stuffed with crisp checks.

Lots of zeros.

“Ha… yeah…”

But explaining all that felt like too much work.

I was already overwhelmed dealing with my own situation,

So I didn’t bother correcting him.

“But you look familiar somehow…”

My heart skipped.

Chanyeong was part of a chaebol family.

People like that show up in the media all the time.

“Ah, haha. Really? I’m not sure.”

“I swear I’ve seen a face like yours before…”

“You must be mistaken. Um, sir, I’ll just get off around here.”

The problem was—

Chanyeong was a villain.

Judging by what he did in the novel,

He must’ve caused all kinds of trouble in this world too.

‘Who knows… maybe he even committed serious crimes like gambling or drugs.’

His grandfather was strict about that kind of thing, so I hoped not.

But you never know.

Even the housekeeper was planted by someone else.

I couldn’t let my guard down.

“Hey, we’re almost at Garam Apartments. You sure you want to get off here?”

“It’s fine. Here—no need for change.”

Even though I’d already paid through the app,

I handed him an extra 50,000 won in cash.

His eyes widened.

“This is too much…”

“Haha, just think of it as a bonus for my ‘date.’”

I needed to get out fast.

Before he recognized Chanyeong’s face.

I quickly stepped out and hurried off.

Seo Eunsu’s place was right nearby.

So I didn’t hear what happened next.

After dropping me off, the driver made a call.

“Ah, yes. Excuse me. That young master you mentioned just got in my cab and headed to Garam Apartments, Complex 2.”

[…I see. Understood. You’ll be compensated later.]

At that moment,

I had no idea I was still being watched.

With long strides, it didn’t take long to arrive.

As I walked, I noticed all kinds of scents in the air.

Flowers.

Sweet fruits.

Perfume.

Even something like forest air.

And they were all coming from people.

At first, I thought maybe strong perfume was trending.

Then I realized—

They were pheromones.

‘…I really am inside an Omegaverse world.’

The overwhelming mix of scents made me uneasy.

It felt like everything around me was reminding me I didn’t belong here.

While waiting for the old elevator, I absentmindedly lifted my arm and sniffed.

But Chanyeong’s body had no scent at all.

‘Right. He’s a recessive Omega… one with especially weak traits.’

In the original story, Chanyeong struggled to accept that.

When his family suggested he pretend to be a beta, he agreed—

But internally, he burned with resentment.

He believed even his family was looking down on him now.

That’s why he hated Seo Eunsu even more.

Eunsu had everything Chanyeong wanted—

The affection of the male leads,

And the dominant Omega trait.

Two things Chanyeong could never have.

Well…

It still didn’t justify his actions.

But…

It was a little pitiful.

Lost in thought, I didn’t notice the elevator arrive.

When I stepped out,

I saw him—

A slender man standing at his door.