Cha Hyun offered champagne, but Ye-eun declined, cautiously adding that she didn’t drink during work.
“Oh, is this part of the job?”
He seemed quite pleased with her response.
“Then how about a Hawaiian punch? It’s delicious.”
At Cha Hyun’s gesture, a staff member brought over a red punch.
However, Ye-eun couldn’t bring herself to drink it.
“First, greet the Chairman. He’s curious.”
The dryness in her throat intensified, making it hard to even swallow.
“The Chairman?”
“Yes, he’s the ultimate authority here.”
Already tense, Ye-eun felt a numbing sensation spread through her fingers and toes at the mention of the ultimate authority.
Her face, already pale in the moonlight, grew even paler.
Cha Hyun chuckled at her reaction.
“Even the formidable Seo Ye-eun trembles before Chairman Cha Ji-seop?”
“I tremble in front of Director Cha Hyun too.”
Cha Ji-seop, Cha Hyun, and Cha Doha – her life and death hung in the balance of these three members of the Cha family of Hanju Group.
Still dazed about why she was chosen, Ye-eun feared the power they held over her.
Knowing that she should keep a low profile in such situations, she played her part well.
“You know, I like even that groveling side of you.”
Of course. That’s why you like it more.
Swallowing her bitterness, Ye-eun smiled gracefully and nodded.
“Don’t be scared. Director Cha Doha is doing so well tonight, the Chairman will surely praise him.”
Encouraged by Cha Hyun’s words, Ye-eun’s gaze sought Cha Doha again.
[Tie or not? If looking neat is better, I’ll go with that.]
[No, you look good as is. It gives off a casual cocktail party vibe… Just button up one more.]
Cha Doha’s shirt was unbuttoned to the third button.
After carefully fastening another button, Ye-eun’s gaze lingered on his slightly open shirt collar, lost in thought.
What did he do at the wild party?
She had caught a glimpse of Kim Hae-ri’s neck covered in kiss marks – most likely his doing.
Did he cover her lips with the same mouth that had devoured Kim Hae-ri’s neck?
How could he act like that while having a girlfriend…
At that moment, Cha Doha’s sharp gaze collided with Ye-eun’s.
Even from a considerable distance, his piercing eyes were palpable.
Quickly averting her gaze, Ye-eun followed Cha Hyun across the garden.
Chairman Cha Ji-seop’s eyes narrowed.
The image trainer Seo Ye-eun, whom Cha Hyun brought, felt quite different from the photos.
It wasn’t just her pretty face or figure, but the aura she exuded was entirely different from what he had anticipated.
Photos never capture a person’s true aura, and this seemed to be the case here.
He had assumed she was just another pretty face like Kim Hae-ri, but Seo Ye-eun was not just a pretty girl. She was starkly different from Kim Hae-ri.
Even without heavy makeup, her delicate features were both radiant and elegant.
Her downcast eyes, tightly closed lips, modest demeanor, and gentle voice – nothing was amiss.
Despite being from a humble background, she exuded a certain dignity.
Had he not known her family circumstances, he might have mistaken her for a lady from a respectable family.
But that wasn’t all.
There is something about the image a person projects, and Seo Ye-eun excelled in this aspect.
Being a professional, she had even crafted her image to appear sophisticated.
He found this particularly appealing.
“You’ve done well bringing Director Cha here.”
Chairman Cha Ji-seop, while inviting Ye-eun to sit, didn’t miss observing how she gracefully took her seat.
“I was quite surprised to see him turn up so decently.”
Remembering Cha Hyun’s words to praise her just for bringing Cha Doha, he expressed his honest opinion.
“He’s not usually one to follow orders easily.”
Frankly, he wanted to ask what kind of deal she had struck with him.
Although her image-making skills were evident, it seemed unlikely that such tactics would work on someone like Cha Doha.
This suggested some sort of mutual plotting.
Of course, even the mere feat of influencing Cha Doha was commendable.
“Was it manageable?”
Inquiring with a slight probe, her keen brown eyes moved swiftly, showing her quick wit.
“He’s a difficult man, but being exceptionally smart…”
Ye-eun began to praise him but was interrupted before she could finish.
“Are you talking about me?”
Cha Doha had appeared suddenly.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
