In an instant, the muffler’s hem went down. Kang-woo found Se-ah’s lips and gave her a short kiss. When Se-ah’s lips, as round as her eyes, opened wide, Kang-woo leisurely pushed his upper body back.

Then, like a gentle man, he lifted the muffler to cover her face as it was before.
After that, like a gentle man, Kang-woo raised the muffler over her face, covering it as it was before.

“Did you miss the chance to refuse, or did you intentionally let it go?”

“This is cheating. It’s something I didn’t expect….”

“You didn’t like it?”

“…….”

Playfully swirling his lips, Kang-woo leaned his left cheek against hers.

“You said you didn’t like it. Try pushing me away.”

“……Kang-woo, you’re too extreme.”

With a disgusted face, Se-ah pushed Kang-woo’s shoulder. While childish banter continued, the elevator door opened. As they entered, his slender fingertips pressed the top floor.

The high-speed elevator ascended, and the floors changed rapidly. While Kang-woo was lightly teasing, holding Se-ah’s hand, he playfully said,

“I’ll be born as Cha Kang-woo next time.”

“…….”

“Even if I’m not nice, people around me will treat me well. Even if I push away, a woman will like me to death.”

Engaged only in teasing him, she couldn’t fathom the deep emotions embedded in those dark pupils.

“Next time, Kang-woo will be born as Ji Se-ah and have a crush on me. Bring lunch and letters every day, asking to meet me.”

Only now did she come to her senses with a faint breath touching her forehead. She glanced at him, wondering if it was too much.

“When will you wait for my salvation? I can adjust it to your taste right away.”

“…Don’t say that with an expressionless face. It’s scary.”

“Do you like the type that complains and begs?”

“…I don’t know; I don’t have the experience.”

Just a while ago, he smoothly diverted her. Feeling proud, Se-ah lifted the corners of her lips.

“Shall we try tonight? I’ll make you sick of it.”

“What?”

As the intense gaze subsided, a strange smile appeared on Kang-woo’s lips. If the arrival chime hadn’t sounded, she might have continued to stare blankly at his face.

They reached the top floor.

The elevator was directly connected to the room.

The spacious room, barely visible at a glance, was illuminated only by candles.

“This is…”

“Taste the first gift. If it’s not to your liking, I’ll fix it right away.”

Although the event was like a scene from a drama, Se-ah was dumbfounded by his assertive demeanor in presenting the first gift.

At this rate, she might receive a proposal within a week. Although she firmly decided to tell the truth and accept his choice, it was incredibly fast.

Kang-woo, who was waiting with his hand extended, was visible. Holding his hand, she took a step forward.

The room was open, with a bathroom and a swimming pool. The bed and hot tub were indoors, and beyond the terrace, the swimming pool came into view.

Hundreds of pretty candles lined the marble floor. As she walked, the scent of flowers became stronger. Everywhere was adorned with fresh flowers and elegant crystal decorations.

A long rectangular table held drinks and light snacks. Next to it, a mini table displayed champagne in a wine cooler, two glasses, and in the center, a white three-tiered cake.

“I ordered a light meal since we ate before coming.”

“……Yes.”
Fluttering her eyelashes, Se-ah casually glanced at the chair seat. Three boxes were placed there. She opened them one by one.

Apart from the enticing lingerie and one-piece dress, there was an exceptionally radiant 5-carat diamond ring and a neat bangle-type bracelet.

“Do you mind wearing jeans and a cotton T-shirt on a day like this?”

“……How did you know that?”

“It’s the first gift, how about it? Will you indulge me?”

Suppressing the words that could disappoint him, that it wasn’t necessary to give such gifts, she took Kang-woo’s hand and pressed it against her chest. Satisfied with the pounding heartbeat, Kang-woo’s lips curled roundly.

Then, he reached out to Se-ah, sweeping over her clothes along the spine as if forming a straight line.

Exposing her long and voluminous chestnut hair, his experienced hands delved into the slender and long neck. The well-defined nose tip descended as if touching Se-ah’s nose.

“Try on what I bought for you now.”

At the request to appreciate how beautiful it was, Se-ah pursed her lips. Perhaps he would soon urge her with a ‘quickly’ as he puckered his lips.

However, Kang-woo didn’t say a word. He simply lifted the hem of Se-ah’s T-shirt in his hands.

At that moment, Min-young was also at the Grace Hotel.

A few times a month, she socialized with acquaintances in society. Grace Hotel, where Cha Young was also one of the daughters, provided top-notch services for meals, drinking parties, exercise, party rooms, etc. With excellent privacy protection, everyone was satisfied.

In the party room, including Min-young, six women were enjoying themselves comfortably. Someone took out a new bottle of wine from the wine cooler. Moving around like dancing, she filled empty glasses with liquor.

Min-young casually touched the balloon decorations. It was unbearably boring. However, she couldn’t get up because someone might talk about her if she left.

To alleviate the boredom, she sipped on wine.

“Right, I think I saw CEO Cha from CI Soft earlier. He was with a woman, right?”

Someone threw her a topic.

“A woman? Is she his wife? CEO Cha is married. Miss Min-young, right? You’re collaborating right now.”

Min-young, who didn’t want to answer, tried to pass it off by saying, “Well, I don’t know.”

“Sis, really. Would a wife come to a hotel? Moreover, she covered half her face with a muffler.”

“Why? Couples could come. Besides, they are newlyweds.”

“The atmosphere is strange. Didn’t they keep their marriage very private? Somehow a handsome man passed by excessively neatly. But is that woman pretty? Do you know her?”

“I saw her for the first time. Is she an aspiring celebrity? Judging from her visible features, she’s tolerable and natural. Of course, she’ll go to a room tonight, right?”

Min-young suddenly threw her wine glass onto the sofa decorations. The crystal glass shattered, and shards flew. A sharp glass fragment embedded itself in the gap between her fingers.

Suddenly, interest in Kang-woo was cut off in a single breath. Belatedly, everyone panicked.

“Oh my! Min-young, are you drunk? Nari, is there a first aid kit here?”
Naturally, interest in Kang-woo was abruptly cut off. Belatedly, everyone panicked.

“Oh my! Min-young, are you drunk? Nari, is there a first aid kit here?”

“No, I’ll contact the front desk now.”

“Enough, just stop.”

Min-young raised her hand, which was bleeding, and nervously waved off the offered help.

It seemed like she would explode in anger.

“How dare you.”

Getting involved with the man I’m going to marry.