In the CI Soft CEO’s office, Kang Woo was going through the monthly sales report and estimating plans for the next month. His schedule was more intense than most CEOs due to his perfectionist tendencies. He had to verify tasks that would normally end at the team leader level to feel relieved. Kang Woo attended at least one production meeting for every game and conducted interviews with necessary employees when needed. He was keen on scouting talents and personally stepped in to recruit exceptional individuals, which often extended his work hours till midnight.
When he finished his morning tasks, Secretary Choi entered with a Black file. Despite Kang Woo’s instruction the previous day to stop gathering information, Secretary Choi brought it anyway. Kang Woo leaned back in his chair, raising an eyebrow with interest. Secretary Choi first laid down a list of calls Kang Woo missed during his absence.
“Director, I’ve informed Vice President Lee Chang-seok to attend the G Comms launch party on your behalf,” Secretary Choi reported, along with the external meetings scheduled for the week and the list of upcoming launches for the first half of next year. Lastly, he placed the Black file conveniently for Kang Woo.
“I brought this despite your directive to stop, just in case. It includes Director Yi’s call and message logs,” Secretary Choi said.
Kang Woo opened the file, revealing numerous call and message records. It was natural, considering Black also acted as his father’s personal secretary. Se Ah’s number appeared multiple times in the logs.
After a thoughtful pause, Kang Woo ran a hand over his forehead, a habit when deep in thought, which Secretary Choi recognized well.
“My guess is that Black had to communicate with Madam due to handling tasks for your father. It’s probably about visiting the family home. We can check the messages if needed, but it will take time due to security reasons.”
Kang Woo mentioned that Se Ah often visited the family home.
“Yes, being the daughter-in-law, and especially as a newlywed,” Secretary Choi replied, adding that Black was called for meals at the family home.
The last time Se Ah was contacted was on the day Kang Hyun-tae visited Se Ah at the company.
“Why did you suddenly need information about Black?” Secretary Choi asked.
Initially, Kang Woo had Black investigated because of Se Ah. He was indifferent unless Se Ah was involved, wanting nothing to do with his father’s schemes.
Kang Woo was grateful for Se Ah’s efforts in playing the role of a daughter-in-law but had no further suspicions. He decided to end the matter there.
“It’s too personal. Anyway, there’s no need to dig further. Let’s conclude this.”
Kang Woo stored the Black file in a drawer and prepared to leave, gathering his coat and briefcase.
“Director,” Secretary Choi called out.
“Yes?”
“Are you continuing the surveillance on the person who followed you last time?”
“Yes, that’s a separate matter. And keep the bodyguard on Se Ah. He’s doing a good job.”
“Have you met him?”
A meaningful smile appeared on Kang Woo’s lips.
“Casually. I’ve been busy gathering various information. I’ll make sure you’re compensated adequately.”
“Mr. Chairman, you’re too formal, treating me like a stranger.”
“Personal and professional lives must be kept separate.”
“Is there something joyful happening? Seeing you’re sending Mr. Lee to the launch party instead, I was worried things might not be going well with Madam.”
“What happens between spouses is for them to know.”
Despite quickly sealing his lips, a visibly elated expression made Secretary Choi’s mouth drop.
How did he manage to break through such a seemingly impenetrable wall?
Se Ah hurried home from work, planning to finish the rest of her tasks there since Hyun Sook was also present.
Walking towards the subway station around 4 PM, her light pink coat fluttered in the brisk wind. She quickened her pace, tightly pulling up her coat collar.
As she approached the subway entrance, she was intercepted by Director Yi.
“Madam, it’s been a while.”
Se Ah glanced around, moving to the side to make way for passersby, as Director Yi followed her with a faint smile.
“What brings you here?”
“You haven’t responded to my messages, so I came to see you in person.”
Before blocking his messages, Se Ah had been receiving persistent pressure from Director Yi. He avoided direct mentions in messages and calls, subtly pressuring her to visit the family home. Arguing over the phone was futile; he’d always bring up their ‘agreement.’
“The contract we made was different from the first. Regardless of the circumstances, we agreed on it, so I was cornered.”
“It’s cold. Please get in the car.”
Director Yi’s facial muscles didn’t flinch at her words.
Compared to the icy, stern appearance of Director Yi, Kang Woo seemed like a warm-hearted person.
Enjoying Se Ah’s scrutinizing gaze, Director Yi gestured leisurely towards his parked car. Anticipating the situation, Se Ah boldly looked up at him.
“I won’t get in your car.”
“Madam.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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