“If I quit, it’s over. You’re the one who’s worried about the project failing and the secret being leaked. I don’t know how you see me, but I’m not stupid enough to go along with something that doesn’t make sense.”
In that moment, Jae In saw it.
A slight flicker in Do Hyuk’s eyes.
It seemed to have worked.
I almost fell for it. Who would have been the fool?
She mustered her strength and delivered one more blow.
“I haven’t committed any crime, so there’s no way to twist it. I’m going to leave the company soon, so you can continue to worry and be anxious, Team Leader.”
“…!”
“Oh, and if you’re thinking of putting pressure on the Japanese Pastry and Baking School, give up. I’ve already paid the tuition fee, so you don’t have any grounds to kick me out. Well, I believe you won’t stoop that low.”
“Stoop that low?”
A fierce gaze was fixed on Jae In.
I’m not scared at all. At most, it’ll just hurt my eyes.
“Please process my resignation quickly. That’s all for now.”
Jae In slightly bowed her head and turned to leave. As she reached for the doorknob, a weighty voice came from behind.
“Keep the secret.”
“Is that a request?”
Do Hyuk remained silent, tightly sealing his lips.
I’ve already compromised a lot for his ego.
“Don’t worry. I have no interest in other people’s affairs. My own work is complicated enough.”
It’s a bit unsatisfying to end it like this. Since I’m shouting anyway, let me say everything I want to say.
“And the reason I’m leaving is because of you, Team Leader.”
“Because of me?”
Why is he acting like that?
If he looks so surprised, it makes me feel disappointed.
“Yes. Because of you, I feel like I can’t live up to my name. Do you know what people say about me? They say if they were in my shoes, they would have already grabbed you by the collar and gotten rid of you.”
In an instant, Do Hyuk’s Adam’s apple bobbed.
Jae In began to pour out her pentup resentment like a rap verse.
“It’s frustrating enough that you treat overtime like it’s a given, but telling me to come in on weekends is too much! Weren’t you annoyed when you called me on the weekend to ask about work?”
“…!”
“When I was late due to the bus accident last time, you said something to me, but you didn’t say anything to Manager Kang. That’s blatant discrimination.”
“That…”
“And during the meeting yesterday, Manager Kang was the one at fault, but you didn’t even listen to my side and blamed everything on me without knowing your own mistakes! Do you know how unfair that was?”
As if even his own thoughts were pricking him, a bewildered look flickered in Do Hyuk’s eyes.
“One more thing. Whether I go to a cafe or meet someone, it’s my personal life. Pointing that out is an invasion of privacy. Please be careful, Mr. Cha Do Hyuk.”
“Jae In…”
Do Hyuk’s sharp gaze seemed to tremble, and his handsome face became contorted.
A slight feeling of remorse arose but quickly dissipated. Even with a contorted face, he was still handsome.
Anyway, whether he says something or not, it doesn’t even account for 0.01% of what I’ve endured so far.
This is so refreshing!
This is how it feels when 10 years of accumulated frustration is released.
Jae In swung open the door to the team leader’s office with a sense of satisfaction.
A resignation letter possesses the power of magic.
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“Manager Seo, did something shocking happen in the team leader’s office earlier?”
During lunchtime, Yeonji asked with a concerned expression. Jihun, sitting next to her, nodded as if thinking the same.
“No, why?”
“You’ve been giggling constantly. I thought something strange happened in the team leader’s office, so I was worried…”
“Whether it’s good or not! The taste of the food is exceptionally delicious today!”
Jae In proudly scooped up a spoonful of rice and put it in her mouth.
“Um, the menu at the cafeteria is really disappointing today…”
“Manager Seo, you’ve been acting strange since this morning. What’s going on?”
Manager Park sent a gaze filled with suspicion.
“Did you hear some praise from the team leader?”
“Ugh, Manager. Is there someone who praises the team leader? Even if you’re trying to flatter him. Right, Manager Seo?”
Na Hee pretended to be cheerful while scratching her conscience.
Yeah, you don’t have much time left.
Jae In pursed her lips with a face devoid of laughter lines.
“Kang Na Hee.”
“…!”
Na Hee flinched when her name was suddenly called.
“…Manager, I had a very pleasant conversation with the team leader.”
“What did you talk about?”
Na Hee’s eyes turned into fists.
I’ve noticed it for a long time. Our Manager Kang is very, very interested in the team leader.
I didn’t pay much attention before because I was too busy with my own life.
Jae In smiled and replied.
“Well…”
“What is it?”
“What could it be?”
“You know it, Manager Seo! What did the team leader say?”
“Well, the team leader said it was their secret and we should keep it.”
I threw a bluff to make her angry.
Well, I didn’t make up a lie.
Na Hee’s face instantly turned red.
“Their secret?”
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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