Boss, Our Promise was Different (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 15
At Do Hyuk’s solemn voice, Jae In’s heart sank heavily.
‘Could he possibly be suspecting Senior Min Woo now? It’s true that Executive Managing Director Choi favors Senior Min Woo, but Senior Min Woo has absolutely nothing to do with this… This won’t do!’
Jae In wanted to clear up any misunderstanding about Min Woo once and for all right then.
“Team Leader, I think you might be misunderstanding something. It’s not just because he’s a senior I’m close to—he really is a genuinely good person. He’s not the kind of person you think he is.”
“Misunderstanding?”
“Senior Min Woo is the most trustworthy man I’ve ever met.”
“The most trustworthy man, you say…”
Do Hyuk’s furrowed brow, which had just relaxed slightly, creased again.
“Yes, exactly. So please don’t do anything that might unfairly harm Senior Min Woo because of a groundless suspicion. I’m asking you nicely.”
“Are you worried I might actually do something bad to Team Leader Na?”
“I don’t think you would… but it seems like you’re suspicious just because he’s close to Executive Managing Director Choi.”
“To the point that you’re earnestly pleading with me… Is Team Leader Na really that precious to you?”
“Of course he is.”
He’s like an older brother to me, and he’s going to marry Seo Yeon, who’s like an older sister.
He’s about to become a groom—getting fired from the company would be a disaster.
He even took out the maximum possible loan to secure their new home.
So please go easy on him, future Representative.
Jae In silently conveyed the words she couldn’t say aloud through her eyes to Do Hyuk.
“If Seo Jae In says so… Fine.”
Do Hyuk indifferently shifted his gaze back to the documents.
Thus, Jae In completely failed to notice that Do Hyuk’s eyes had turned icy cold.
“Thank you, Team Leader!”
Since he said he understood, he probably wouldn’t suspect Senior Min Woo anymore, right?
Jae In felt considerably lighter, believing the misunderstanding had been resolved smoothly.
Meanwhile, a deep shadow fell over Do Hyuk’s face.
[If the person isn’t worthy, don’t even start. I’ll never allow anyone unworthy of being the heir to Daesan Group.]Chairman Cha was the type of man who ruthlessly carried out his decisions once his mind was made up. Knowing this about his grandfather, Do Hyuk couldn’t simply brush off those words.
Because he feared that if his grandfather found out about Jae In’s existence, everything would be ruined.
They hadn’t even properly begun yet.
That’s why he’d been constantly on edge.
But now—
He realized it had all been nothing more than his own delusion.
Before worrying about his grandfather’s opposition, he first needed to worry about Jae In, whose heart seemed to belong to another man.
‘The most trustworthy man, huh? So precious that you say “of course”? Just you wait—if I ever become the representative, Na Min Woo will be the first person I fire!’
Ha.
Do Hyuk even let out a hollow laugh at how pathetic he’d become.
He was now fantasizing about childish revenge, of all things.
He’d always turned away every woman who came his way—he’d never once tried to win someone’s heart first.
Glancing subtly at Jae In, who remained oblivious, he silently asked himself,
“Please, just tell me—how do I win your heart?”
Do Hyuk now faced a challenge far more difficult than any problem he’d ever encountered.
Just then, Jae In cheerfully smiled and said,
“Team Leader, I’ve finished compiling the materials for the new section chief arriving tomorrow.”
“Good work.”
“But what’s the new section chief like?”
Jae In asked with eyes brimming with curiosity.
Right before leaving work, Do Hyuk had announced that a new section chief would be joining the next day.
The sudden news had startled the entire team.
Even considering the urgent circumstances, it was unprecedented for such a vacancy to be filled in less than a week.
Jae In was already excited about who would share the pressure of ensuring the project’s success.
“A highly skilled professional who rose rapidly through a foreign corporation.”
“That’s such a relief—they sound capable.”
“We absolutely must make this project succeed.”
“Exactly. That’s why you and I even signed a contract and are living together, right?”
Though that wasn’t the only reason.
Instead of answering, Do Hyuk looked at Jae In with a conflicted expression.
Unaware of his feelings, Jae In stretched her arms out with a big yawn.
The fatigue from last night hit her all at once, and sleepiness flooded over her.
Do Hyuk stared fixedly at Jae In, who was completely defenseless—her mouth wide open—and remarked,
“Now that I think about it, your outfit is quite different from yesterday’s? I thought you were really sensitive to the cold?”
“Huh?”
Caught off guard by this sudden ambush, Jae In froze with both arms raised high.
Last night, she’d nearly broken out in heat rash from layering on too many clothes, so today she’d worn just one thin layer as usual.
She’d also significantly lowered her guard after realizing Do Hyuk clearly wasn’t interested in her, unlike she’d worried.
He’s observant, huh? Why couldn’t he just let it slide?
Feeling embarrassed, Jae In slowly lowered her arms and gave an awkward laugh.
“Aha… After staying just one night, I realized the house is way warmer than I expected… and you told me to make myself comfortable, so…”
“Good.”
Do Hyuk faintly quirked the corners of his mouth and added,
“Go on inside now. Don’t fall asleep slumped over the dining table like you did yesterday.”
“The dining table?”
Jae In’s eyes widened to the size of fists.
Wait a second.
She’d woken up in bed this morning, hadn’t she?
She definitely remembered just leaning down for a quick nap—
and then remembered nothing after that.
There’s no way she teleported from the dining table to her bed…
Could it be?
Gasp!
Jae In was horrified by the image that suddenly popped into her head:
Do Hyuk lifting her up gently and her sleeping soundly, nestled securely in his arms.
“What’s wrong?”
“Team Leader, could it be… No, never mind?”
“What could it be?”
Their eyes met, and her words instantly choked in her throat.
She was intensely curious and unsettled, yet somehow felt she shouldn’t ask.
“A-Ah, nothing! I’ll just head to my room now!”
Jae In scrambled to tidy up at the speed of light, bowed quickly, and fled to her room like she was escaping.
Bang.
Leaning against the back of her closed door, she caught her breath and thought,
“Ah, it couldn’t be. Everyone has a homing instinct, right? I probably just sleepwalked back to bed like a sleepwalker.”
Yeah, let’s go with that. Better just get some sleep now.
Given that her sleepiness had completely vanished, delving any deeper might keep her up all night.
Day two of her strategic cohabitation with the team leader.
Jae In deliberately buried her lingering doubts and forced herself to sleep.
Ten minutes before work hours.
As always, a long line formed in front of the lobby elevators.
Jae In stood at the very end of the line, cupping her red, wind-chapped cheeks with both hands.
But something felt off about the atmosphere today.
Several female employees up ahead kept glancing back at her and whispering to each other.
‘What’s going on? Did they find out I’m living with the team leader?’
Jae In’s heart sank.
Since their place was just a 20-minute walk away and carpooling might lead to company gossip and unwanted rumors, she’d deliberately chosen to commute separately.
Do Hyuk’s habit of going completely silent whenever they got in the car hadn’t helped either.
Now, it seemed her feared scenario was unfolding, putting her on high alert.
The women had now started openly staring directly at Jae In.
Actually, to be precise, they were gazing past her—half-dazed—at something behind her.
‘Huh? They weren’t looking at me? Who’s behind me?’
Half curious, half nervous, Jae In slowly turned around—and froze.
Her mouth fell open.
A tall, strikingly handsome man was looking down at her.
When their eyes met, he smiled slightly and greeted her.
“Long time no see, Seo Jae In.”
“Huh? How do you know my name…?”
Jae In studied his face carefully—and gasped in surprise.
“Han Kyu Min?”
“Right. Your memory isn’t completely terrible, then?”
The friendly, boyish face of Kyu Min from their rookie days overlapped with his current features.
“Hey! You went abroad for studies, didn’t you? What brings you here?”
“I’ve decided to join this company’s Product Planning Team starting today.”
“What? So you’re the new section chief joining our team?”
“Yep.”
What an unbelievable coincidence.
Seeing Jae In’s dumbfounded expression, Kyu Min chuckled softly.
“I already knew you worked here—I heard from Yu Ra.”
“You’ve been in touch with Yu Ra all this time?”
“Not really. Just recently through social media.”
“Choi Yu Ra! How could you not say a word to me?”
“Don’t blame her. I specifically asked her to keep it a secret because I wanted to surprise you.”
“Well, mission accomplished. I nearly fainted from shock.”
“Sorry, sorry. Looking forward to working with you, Jae In.”
Seeing Kyu Min flash that familiar grin, Jae In felt as if she’d been whisked back to those innocent days of youth.
“I’m Han Kyu Min. I look forward to working with all of you.”
As Kyu Min greeted the team, Na Hee and Yeon Ji’s eyes sparkled brightly.
His beauty was so overwhelming it exceeded what was necessary to capture hearts—it was natural for everyone’s eyes to be drawn to him.
Kyu Min possessed a charm that contrasted sharply with Do Hyuk’s.
If Do Hyuk was “winter,” then Kyu Min was “spring.”
Objectively speaking, Do Hyuk might edge slightly ahead in pure looks.
However, Kyu Min radiated warmth with his gentle, melting smile and considerate manners so deeply ingrained they made others feel instantly at ease around him.
At that moment, Jae In caught sight of female employees outside the door peeking in at the two men.
‘Yeah, it’s definitely a rare sight. Seriously, God, did you have to make things this dramatic?’
“Assistant Manager Seo? Are you even listening to me?”
“Huh?”
She’d only glanced away for a second—and got caught by Do Hyuk immediately.
Frowning slightly, Do Hyuk said,
“Assistant Manager Seo, please ensure a smooth handover so Section Chief Han can quickly get up to speed.”
“Yes, understood!”
“Alright then, let’s begin work.”
Just as Do Hyuk delivered his usual sharp, crisp closing remark to wrap up Kyu Min’s introduction—
Section Chief Park spoke up loudly.
“Team Leader, we’ve got a new member—wouldn’t it be a shame to let this pass without celebration? How about a team dinner?”
Jae In had been wondering why Section Chief Park hadn’t brought up his usual dinner routine yet.
True to form, he seized every opportunity to propose team dinners under any excuse, driven solely by his desire for free drinks.
“Fine. Do as you like.”
“Thank you!”
The moment Do Hyuk gave permission, Section Chief Park’s face lit up with energy.
Just then, as Do Hyuk turned to head into his office, he added,
“Since we’re at it, let’s do it today.”
“Huh?”
“Let’s go to the meat restaurant behind the office.”
At Do Hyuk’s words, Section Chief Park and the rest of the team stared wide-eyed in shock.
And no wonder—they’d never seen Do Hyuk participate so willingly. He’d even skipped his own welcome dinner, citing busyness, and simply handed over the corporate card.
Since then, he’d never once joined them for a meal, so his sudden eagerness to join the team dinner naturally stunned everyone.
“You’re… coming too, Team Leader?”
“Yes. Is there a problem?”
“N-No! It’s just that I’m so happy—this is our first time together! The meat restaurant behind the office is absolutely delicious. An excellent and most appropriate choice indeed, haha!”
Section Chief Park scrambled anxiously to smooth things over, worried he might have offended Do Hyuk.
Meanwhile, Jae In was secretly troubled by the suddenly arranged dinner.
She’d promised to help Min Woo pick out his proposal gift that evening.
‘Why did it have to be today of all days? Now I’m letting Senior Min Woo down again.’
While sending Min Woo an apologetic message, she grumbled inwardly.
From a distance, Do Hyuk’s lips curved upward slightly as he watched her.
The meat restaurant located behind the office.
Section Chief Park clutched his growling stomach and kept glancing impatiently toward the door.
Before official quitting time, Do Hyuk had said he had urgent matters to handle and told them to head over first—but it had already been thirty minutes with no sign of him.
“When on earth is the team leader coming? Ji Hoon, could you call him once more?”
“He said earlier he’d be here before seven. He should arrive soon—why don’t we start without him?”
“Alright then?”
The moment Section Chief Park spoke, meat was swiftly laid out on the grill.
While everyone focused on the sizzling, mouth-watering meat, one person cared only about the side dish—Kang Na Hee.
She had quickly reserved the seat next to Do Hyuk’s empty chair, her face blooming with smiles, clearly seeing this as a golden opportunity to get closer to him.
At the same time, she adopted a rather overzealous strategy—not missing a chance to sit right across from Kyu Min as well.
With an endearing tone, Na Hee asked Kyu Min,
“Section Chief Han, do you have a girlfriend?”
“Yes.”
“Really? The female staff will be so disappointed. What’s she like?”
Kyu Min pointed to Jae In, who was sitting beside him, and said,
“She’s right here—my girlfriend.”
Male lead is a Divorced Husband
She said to him: “Tell me, what makes you like me? I’ll change it!”
Liu Changning transmigrated into a female cannon fodder character in a female-dominant novel.
After reading the first half of the novel’s plot, the first thing she did upon transmigration was to divorce the Pan Jinlian-style male protagonist she had just married.
She indulged herself, pretending to be ugly and poor.
But as time passed, the way that man looked at her became more and more unusual…
Liu Changning was dumbfounded: Tell me, what makes you like me? I’ll change!
――
This lifetime, Pei Yuanshao was rejected by the same woman twice!
The first time, she drove him away. Forced by the situation, he endured the waves of anger in his heart, yielding and humbling himself.
That person lay slanted on a rocking chair, her sallow face emotionless: “If you don’t want a divorce, go cook!”
Pei Yuanshao’s face was dark and gloomy: “You!”
The second time, after the crisis in Jinling City was resolved, the new emperor sent someone to pick him up. He turned around, stammering: “I… I have to go. If you keep me…”
That person lay on the kang bed, her back to him, as if she had long anticipated this day, crisp and clear: “Goodbye!”
Pei Yuanshao was so angry his fingers trembled: “You… you!”
The mission of family and country made him restrain himself, averting his eyes and turning to leave this broken household.
Two years later, they met again. Seeing her ethereal face, his body shook like a sieve.
“She was originally a ‘she’!”
At the Qionglin Banquet, the top scholar of the imperial examination, a talented person with exceptional speech and conduct, all the unmarried young gentlemen from aristocratic families looked at her with shy and timid eyes.
The peerless imperial official Pei Yuanshao felt the anger in his heart erupt. He pointed at the woman surrounded by the crowd at the Qionglin Banquet, his thin lips slightly curled: “Little sister, I wants that person to be the wife-master of my Mingde Prince Manor.”
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