While the party continued in the Grace Hotel banquet hall, Se-ah stayed in the sweet room.

A maid entered the room to assist, offering help with the dress, hair, and makeup.

Se-ah looked elegant in a flesh-colored dress with an updo hairstyle. The makeup artist skillfully emphasized her eyes with sharp eyeliner, giving her a subtle and charming look.

In truth, attending formal events with Kang-woo after the wedding was the first time since then. Kang-woo spared no expense, sending top-notch artists to ensure Se-ah shone brightly.

Se-ah swallowed nervously, feeling the dryness in her throat. Her eyes welled up with tears at the thought of the challenging decisions and events leading up to this moment. The carefully done makeup felt wasted.

The makeup artist noticed her distress and put down the brush.

“Madam, are your eyes uncomfortable?”

“It’s okay. My eyes are a bit sensitive normally.”

“Alright. If there’s anything uncomfortable, please let me know.”

“Thank you.”

She quietly stared at her reflection in the mirror. She reminded herself that she needed to be more confident, especially in front of her husband, who had made a difficult decision.

After returning to Seoul, she had a deep conversation with Kang-woo, sharing all the stories that had been weighing on her. For a while, every night, Kang-woo held her tightly.

“I’m sorry for making it so difficult for you. But I’m grateful that you believed in me again. I could have hated myself for the rest of my life.”

She also apologized to him.

“I’m sorry for deceiving you all this time. But thank you for not giving up on me and coming to find me. Let’s live our lives truthfully from now on.”

It seemed like they swore to each other with the same words for about two weeks.

Once the makeup was complete, everyone left the room. A few minutes later, someone knocked on the door.

“Madam, it’s Young-cheon. Madam sent me to bring you.”

“Yes, I’ll be right out.”

She elegantly picked up a clutch bag for the decisive moment.

In the banquet hall filled with classical music, people in sturdy suits and elegant dresses moved around with martini glasses in hand.

Nam-tae enjoyed this time like a fish in water. As a returning legislator who had left the party, people’s attitudes were more than favorable.

He was introduced to various influential figures and engaged in meaningful conversations with those he had already befriended.

He knew his son had succeeded, but it exceeded his expectations. Moreover, even the relatives from Hyun-sook’s family, who had turned their backs before, appeared, making him feel that he couldn’t help but recognize his accomplished son-in-law.

The host, Kang-woo, stood in the center of the hall, surrounded by people.

Observing when he would turn his attention, Min-young bit her lip with interest, slightly away from the crowd. It seemed like he was indifferent to her unless it involved wealth.
After the business trip, it was the first time Nam-tae saw Kang-woo, but he was well aware of what had happened with Se-ah. He had left as if chased away.

He acted like the main character in the hired topic, making a casual remark. Amused, Min-young smirked. Exhausted from waiting for Kang-woo to approach first, she decided to initiate the conversation.

Politely, Kang-woo tilted his lips, showing a public attitude. Min-young shyly smiled, covering her mouth with the hand that wasn’t holding a martini glass.

“After the party, could we meet separately?”

While others were engrossed in conversation, Min-young whispered softly. Pointing upward with her finger, she hinted at the sweet room.

Despite Kang-woo’s unknowing laughter, Min-young endured with a ladylike demeanor.

Her heart inclined as much as she thought about Kang-woo all day long, but even if she put love aside, she was excited to conquer this man.

“I’ve already made a reservation.”

Unexpectedly, Min-young’s heart raced at the answer. Finally, this man would fall into her grasp tonight, and overwhelming joy surged.

However, suddenly, Kang-woo, who had been looking at the back of the hall towards the door, chuckled aloud. Then, after seeking permission from everyone, he excused himself.

Kang-woo gestured, and two employees opened the hall door. He glanced at Se-ah’s seductive figure for a long time before finally speaking.

“You’re beautiful.”

“…Mr. Kang-woo, you look handsome too.”

Se-ah’s outfit, a party dress adorned with a wine-colored handkerchief, looked noble in Se-ah’s eyes. It was different from the usual black or blue tones, making it refreshing.

When Kang-woo politely extended his hand, Se-ah took it. As they walked together, all eyes were on them.

As the wedding was small and private, and Se-ah had never been publicly revealed, the only thing people knew about her was that she received her father’s patronage.

Given this situation, some people were speculating that there might be some problem with Chairman Cha’s married life.