Jae-in was already exhausted, and she felt like she might collapse any moment. Having Na-hee on her case was making things even more tiring.
“Team Leader Seo, is it really true that nothing happened with the team leader?”
When Na-hee questioned again, her tone almost like an interrogation, Jae-in’s patience wore thin.
Jae-in responded with a serious expression, “Assistant Manager Kang, think about it. We went on a business trip, so it’s only natural that we had a lot to do, right?”
“What do you mean?”
Jae-in looked directly into Na-hee’s eyes, as if she might burst out at any moment.
“Naturally, we had to visit the processing plant, discuss contract terms, inspect product quality, and there was a lot more work to do. It wasn’t a leisure trip, like someone might think.”
“What, what do you mean?”
Fwoosh.
Yeon-ji had to stifle her laughter from bursting out.
Na-hee’s face turned red, as if it might burst at any moment.
That’s enough, just stop it.
“I have to write a business trip report. I’m leaving.”
Jae-in turned her gaze to the laptop screen.
Dealing with Na-hee had drained her energy, and it felt like the screen was spinning.
Her head was spinning so much that she had to close her eyes tightly.
At that moment when Jae-in was contemplating taking a half-day off, Kyu-min, who had coincidentally arrived at work, approached Jae-in with quick steps.
His complexion was notably dark.
“Team Leader Seo, can we talk for a moment in the meeting room?”
“Yes? Alright.”
Jae-in reluctantly got up and walked into the meeting room.
As the door closed, Kyu-min pulled Jae-in into an embrace.
“You couldn’t be reached, and I was worried!”
“Kyu-min, why are you like this? Let’s, let go and talk.”
Jae-in patted Kyu-min’s arm and said.
Thump-thump.
Her startled heart raced uncontrollably.
After releasing Jae-in, Kyu-min looked into her eyes intently and said, “Nothing happened, right?”
“Well, aside from losing my cellphone, the business trip went smoothly.”
“That’s not what I meant.”
Kyu-min, who had paused for a moment, asked with an anxious tone, “Nothing happened between you and the team leader?”
“Nothing happened between you and the team leader?”
“Of course not! What are you thinking?”
Under Kyu-min’s penetrating gaze, Jae-in’s conscience pricked her.
She knew what Kyu-min meant by the other incident.
“When I heard that you both went on the business trip together, I can’t even describe how much I regretted it for two whole days. I should have gone instead.”
Kyu-min’s expression looked so tormented that Jae-in felt even more guilty.
“I need to be honest with him before it’s too late.”
Jae-in mustered up her courage and cautiously began to speak.
“Um, Kyu-min…”
Knock, knock.
Suddenly, the sound of knocking made Jae-in and Kyu-min jump apart.
“I’ll come in for a moment.”
Through the crack in the door, Yeon-ji poked her head.
“Team Leader Seo, the team leader is looking for you. He has some questions.”
“The team leader? Oh, I see.”
“Yeon-ji, Team Leader Seo is in the middle of a conversation with me right now, you know?”
When Kyu-min spoke with an annoyed expression, Yeon-ji smiled brightly.
“I’m sorry. The team leader said he’s in a hurry.”
“Still, I was thinking that maybe I should…”
“Han, Manager Han, we can discuss your trip later.”
Jae-in hurriedly left, fearing that perceptive Yeon-ji might sense the strange atmosphere.
A dark shadow fell over Kyu-min’s face as Jae-in left him behind.
Knock, knock.
Jae-in soon reached the team leader’s office and knocked on the door.
“Come in.”
As Jae-in entered the team leader’s office, Do-hyuk, who had been furrowing his brow, suddenly brightened up like a flower.
“Seo Jae-in, what can I do for you?”
“What? You called me in here for something?”
“Me?”
“Yes. Yeon-ji mentioned that you wanted to see me… Didn’t you?”
Do-hyuk hesitated for a moment, then chuckled and nodded.
“Oh, right. I did call you.”
“What did you want to ask?”
Instead of answering, Do-hyuk studied Jae-in’s face intently.
“Why, what’s the matter?”
“Is your condition okay? Your complexion doesn’t look good…”
“I’m fine, for now.”
Surely he didn’t call me in here to ask about that, did he?
Jae-in suddenly felt the warmth of the day and lowered her head.
“It won’t work. Come over here for a moment.”
Do-hyuk took Jae-in’s wrist, led her to the sofa, and sat down close to her.
When his face unexpectedly came closer, Jae-in was startled and instinctively moved back.
Do-hyuk chuckled at Jae-in, who looked like a startled rabbit.
“Don’t worry. I won’t bite.”
Jae-in’s heart raced at Do-hyuk’s half-joking words.
Warm breath escaped from her nose.
Do-hyuk placed his large hand on her forehead.
Jae-in tried to stand up in surprise, but her body felt heavy.
“Look at this. Your temperature is normal. Why did you come out when I told you to rest at home?”
This morning, when Do-hyuk had met Jae-in, he had examined her complexion and said:
“You look very tired today. Rest at home. I’ll process it as sick leave.”
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
