After six in the evening, the item presented by Director Jang, who had suddenly arrived, was an envelope of luxurious texture and color. Taking the envelope that looked much like a wedding invitation, Jae In tilted her head.
“It is the day after tomorrow, at eight in the evening.”
“Hmm…”
What came out of the envelope was an invitation to the yearend charity event at the Kang Sun Art Center.
Jae In was aware of the Kang Sun Art Center. She remembered how Ji Seung Hee and Jo Yu Ri made a fuss when they were invited to the charity event at the Kang Sun Art Center at the end of the year.
“Why are you giving this to me?”
“Director Kang Tae Seo wanted to invite Miss Yoon Jae In. Since there are only a few days left for the event, I apologize for delivering this in person.”
In fact, Director Jang had barely stopped Tae Seo from personally handing over the invitation to Jae In.
“Director, you are rushing.”
“That’s how it is with digging a well. Is there a reason to look good while doing it?”
“Miss Yoon Jae In seems to be a cautious person.”
“…Yes, she is.”
“I will go there myself.”
“…Then, please leave directly from there. And keep in touch.”
Following this, Director Jang went directly to the yoga studio where Jae In worked.
“As far as I know, only a small number can enter the charity event at the Kang Sun Art Center at the end of the year.”
Jae In asked while rubbing the goldplated number 51 embossed on the invitation.
“Yes, that’s correct.”
It was just as she said. The Kang Sun Art Center hosted a charity event at the end of each year. Each time, they set a theme and sent invitations to only exactly 50 people. This number included partners.
Jae In, who at one time was familiar with the state of the business world, was well aware of this.
“It’s number 51.”
“Yes. This year, invitations were distributed to 52 individuals aged 30 to 40 from various fields.”
In simple terms, they meant to gather only those young people who were eligible this year. It was clear that Jae In was additionally invited to that place where all kinds of silver spoons would be gathered.
Yet, seeing that they had prepared an invitation with such formality, it was obvious who the owner of the 52nd invitation, who was also invited, would be. Kang Tae Seo. The crème de la crème of the privileged.
“By any chance, among those 52…”
Jae In, who was about to ask something, stopped. It might be possible that Jo Yu Ri of Hyunyang Construction, or another person who could recognize her, would be on the invitation list. But Jae In didn’t ask.
In any case, if Jae In showed up there, the word would somehow get out. Whether there were people she didn’t want to see ever again there or not, it was only a matter of time before the news reached their ears.
“Um, no. I just need to confirm one more thing. Does Kang Tae Seo inviting me mean he wants me to accompany him as a partner?”
“Yes.”
There was not a moment’s hesitation in Director Jang’s response, which complicated things in Jae In’s mind.
Jae In knew that he was already engaged. But did Kang Tae Seo know that Jae In knew about his engagement?
Of course, when they ran into each other at the hospital, Kang Tae Seo had told Jae In that he was there to meet his fiancée. But there had been no mention of the fiancée since then.
‘Maybe he forgot about that one mention and kept the engagement a secret. What’s with this guy?’
Jae In, trying to decipher his intentions, was lost in thought.
‘He didn’t seem like that kind of person, but could Kang Tae Seo just be an ordinary man, after all?’
The image of Kang Tae Seo, whom she had met and had dinner with on Christmas Eve, was too good. These days, Jae In often found herself smiling when thinking about that day.
So it was more disappointing. Jae In suppressed the feeling of being unjustifiably hurt.
‘Was it implying that engagements are one thing, but there’s nothing wrong with going to such a place with a woman other than the fiancée? Or what on earth does it mean to bring another woman, not the fiancée, to a formal occasion?’
Should she bite the bait thrown by this inscrutable man? And should she reveal herself by accepting everything and becoming his partner?
Or should she wait a little longer and explore other methods?
While Jae In was in conflict, Director Jang, with a businesslike smile on his face, thought of Tae Seo, who would be curious about the current situation.
“If you wish, I can share the list of attendees.”
“No.”
Jae In folded the invitation with a firm attitude and put it down on the table. Director Jang had a premonition of a failed mission. No matter how he thought about it, the chances of Jae In accepting this invitation seemed slim.
Director Jang was unaware that Jae In had approached Tae Seo first. He only knew that she had approached him out of curiosity, perhaps because Tae Seo was her fiancé.
Even if Tae Seo was a good catch, it was an extremely risky position. Through investigation, it was clear that Jae In was extremely reluctant to expose herself.
Would Jae In show herself in such a public place? And to become the partner of Tae Seo, who would draw attention at once?
It was when Director Jang was picturing a disappointed Tae Seo. Jae In looked at Director Jang squarely.
“I will let you know about my attendance by tomorrow.”
“Yes. The decision is up to Miss Yoon Jae In. The CEO said he will just wait. He hopes you won’t feel burdened.”
“Yes. I will contact you.”
Director Jang, who read the turmoil in Jae In’s faint smile, rose with her.
“I understand you have a tight schedule. If you need any help regarding the attendance, please feel free to contact me. I will sincerely assist you.”
It wasn’t a positive answer, but it wasn’t negative either. Indeed, what answer would Yoon Jae In decide on and would she contact him tomorrow?
Thinking of Tae Seo, who might be staring at his phone by now, Director Jang hoped that Jae In would gather her courage.
―I delivered the invitation.
“What did she say? She wasn’t upset, was she?”
―No. She showed no signs of being upset. She said she will give an answer by tomorrow.
Tae Seo, who had received the call from Director Jang, finally sank deep into his chair. Until now, he had been pacing in front of the fulllength glass window, unable to sit down.
“You’ve worked hard. You can leave now.”
After hanging up the phone, Tae Seo, who had been staring at the lights outside the window for a while, let out a small laugh.
lu lu lo la ▪️ net (lululola.net)
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.
