“I’ve been thinking about joining Kang Woo’s company. Although nobody knows about our relationship except for Secretary Choi, I still feel uncomfortable. Even if they don’t know we’re married, it might look like nepotism.”
“I’ve submitted your documents to the HR team. Of course, I didn’t tell them who you are. Secretary Choi suggested we’re looking for new writers, and asked the HR team for their opinion, so there shouldn’t be any problem.”
“Ah. I didn’t expect Kang Woo to go that far for me.”
Se Ah’s tone was low. As if signaling the end of their act as a loving couple.

Kang Woo finished parking and turned off the engine, grabbing the car key. Meanwhile, Se Ah was reaching for the door handle.

“Are you worried that I’m going around saying you’re my wife? I’m not that thoughtless.”
“……”
“You said you needed a job. Considering that if we break up, you’ll have to start job hunting with a twoyear gap in your experience.”
“……”
“I’m thinking if I were the interviewer, I wouldn’t like to see someone with no experience. So, I should take responsibility.”
“I can do it on my own. I haven’t even been out of school for two years.”
“Is that so. Because of me.”
Kang Woo bit his lip, his breath trembled.

“I chose to get married. I don’t need Kang Woo to take responsibility.”
“Without the HR team’s approval, I can’t hire you anyway. As I said before, take care of your things. Don’t let personal feelings get in the way.”
Kang Woo concluded in a businesslike tone. His eyes flickered as he scanned Se Ah’s profile, her lips pursed.

A nagging suspicion and unease that there was something he didn’t know about Se Ah. The contract expiration date was drawing closer day by day, and yet her attitude wasn’t closing the gap at all, not a month ago, not now.

He felt strangely upset.

However, when he got out of the driver’s seat and opened the passenger door, his eyes had calmed down.

As Kang Woo bent his upper body to undo her seatbelt, Se Ah’s hand was restless, like a woman trying to refuse his kindness.

“I’ll do it myself. You don’t need to do this. It’s not even in the contract.”
“I’ll do it.”
“……”
“I don’t make promises I can’t keep. Once I show manners, I have to keep it up.”
His arrogant eyes, wild as a feral horse, soon calmed down. Their gazes entwined for quite a long time.

((()))((()))((()))

CI Soft headquarters.

Before entering, Se Ah lifted her head to look at the building.

Even though it was her husband’s company, it was her first visit. She had never come before, thinking that if Nam Tae knew she was hanging around, there would be a fuss. Also, she assumed Kang Woo wouldn’t like it.

A few days ago, she received a call from the CI Soft HR team to come in for an interview. It seemed like what Kang Woo said about the matter being entirely handled by the HR team was true. The tone was very businesslike, with no signs of favoritism, as if they were truly looking for a new writer.

Regardless, it was her first interview and she was extremely nervous.

‘Se Ah, you can do this.’
She steeled herself and looked at her reflection on the building’s exterior. The whole building was made of glass, so transparent that it seemed like a mirror.

A thick jacket, a white blouse with a tie decoration under it, and black slacks. Among the clothes she owned, these seemed the most suitable for a woman her age in the workforce.

Only after checking her neatly tied hair did she start walking.

The interior was even more impressive than the exterior. The unique interior decorations made it feel like she was in an art gallery or an exhibition.

Before passing the security checkpoint where a few employees were standing, she saw a lounge that resembled a hotel lounge, as well as a bakery, cafe, and bookstore.

She suddenly realized the scale of her husband’s wealth and honor. She had a silly thought that he must be a workaholic to manage such a massive scale.

Putting aside her awe, she headed straight to the HR department.

The 30minute interview had been successful. The head of the HR department had given high praises for Se Ah’s participation in the contest held by Seoul City. They said she had delivered a humorous and welldescribed social situation.

However, they said that a rookie writer who had just joined the company should assist the main writer in their first production. After that, it was a system where one could become the main writer after internal discussions.

Even as a freelancer and an assistant writer, she was given credit for her work and an opportunity to become the main writer was soon to open. It was a fair and favorable condition. And it was an ambitious career, especially with such a prestigious company like CI Soft.

The expression on Se Ah’s face brightened as she left the interview room.

She had hesitated to join the company because of Kang Woo, but she decided not to anymore. In a year, she would be on her own.

She had to survive on her own somehow…… She was in no position to be choosy in her destitute situation.

Her previously elated heart had settled down a little.

Every day, she was slowly saying goodbye to him. Although the days passed one by one, it only hurt more rather than getting numb.

She took the elevator down to the lobby. Even though she had come this far, she had no plans to see Kang Woo. He didn’t even know she had come for an interview. As if to prove it, a message had arrived earlier asking what she was doing.

She stepped out of the lobby security checkpoint and returned her visitor card. Then, as she turned around, she saw a familiar figure.

It was Kang Woo. Her lips curled into a smile without realizing it. She quietly observed him from a distance.

But a moment later…

Min Young, who had just come in from the entrance, stood next to Kang Woo. They exchanged a few words. Then Kang Woo bowed slightly and turned away first. Meanwhile, Min Young continued to watch his retreating figure endlessly.

Her heart sank. Would Min Young be standing next to him after she was gone?

Just the thought of it hurt her heart. She had dismissed it as just her imagination, but…

Well, even if it wasn’t Min Young, anyone could stand by his side. It would be painful, but there was nothing she could do about it.

However, didn’t Min Young know that they were acting? The greedy look in Min Young’s eyes when she saw Kang Woo on the same day overlapped.

Contrary to her previous statement that she doesn’t like to wear skirts, it bothered her that she was wearing a beige dress.

‘Enough. Why should I feel bad? They’re just a windowdisplay couple.’
Mocking her ambivalence, Se Ah quickly walked towards the entrance.

But in the end, she changed her course.

“Miss Min Young. We meet again.”
Min Young was surprised by the sudden presence, but soon smiled smoothly.

“Oh my. Se Ah, what a coincidence we meet here again. It seems we have deep connections. Considering we meet often by chance.”
“This is my husband’s company. You are doing business with Kang Woo. That’s our connection.”
Se Ah replied with a pointed tone, but kept her manners with a smiling face. After all, she was Kang Woo’s business partner.

“Oh, indeed that’s true.”
“Then, please take care on your way back.”
Se Ah was about to turn away first, when…

“Se Ah. If you don’t mind, would you like to have a coffee at our cafe? There’s a really nice place nearby.”
Min Young made an offer that was hard to refuse, no, an offer that she didn’t want to refuse.

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