“Don’t you know about Seoul traffic? It’s natural to get stuck during rush hour! What if you’re late when you usually do well? You’ve really put a mark on yourself.”
“I’m sorry.”
Under Team Leader Wook’s reprimand, Hyeju kept apologizing.
She, who was more thorough in attendance management than anyone else, was late because she had hardly slept the night before. After arguing with Juwon, she thought they would make up right away, but she didn’t receive a single contact from him all day yesterday.
No, she didn’t receive any contact, not even a single glance. Because she was stuck in the representative’s office, where her presence went unnoticed, she opened and closed the messenger window several times.
“Anyway, since you arrived before leaving, it’s fine. Almost all the cars are full, and now there are only two seats left. Where do you want to sit?”
“Anywhere is fine for me.”
“How about riding with the representative?”
Cough! Hyeju almost choked.
“Oh, no! I think it’s better not to ride with the representative…”
The aftermath of their argument two days ago was still lingering, so how could they spend two hours in the same car? If they were the only two riding, there might have been a chance for reconciliation, but at a glance, two executives were already occupying the back seats of that car.
“Yeah, you probably don’t want to ride with the executives. I understand.”
Team Leader Wook coolly suggested for the second time.
“Then ride with Seungwon. There’s still space in his car.”
“Yes?”
…Oh my, why are you testing me like this, God?
Coincidentally, there was one seat left in Juwon’s car and one seat left in Seungwon’s car.
Since she was the last to arrive, there were no other options. It was a moment of extreme dilemma.
If she rode in Juwon’s car, it would remind them of the fight they had two days ago. If she rode in Seungwon’s car, everything would be uncomfortable.
“Why don’t you just not ride? Can’t you see that your delay is causing us to leave late?”
Team Leader Wook grumbled irritably. Unable to avoid it any longer, she silently thought, ‘CocaCola tastes good Ding Dong Dang,’ but Ruby interrupted suddenly.
“Sister, just ride with the representative.”
“Huh?”
“I saw it earlier, and Kang Seung Won’s car is a complete war zone. Even expired beverage cans from three years ago are rolling around. If you ride in such a place, you’ll get sick, sick.”
Hyeju, unaware of Ruby’s tearful efforts to not make her a mistress, pretended to accept the suggestion.
“Should I…?”
Already leaning towards that direction, Hyeju nodded readily and headed towards Juwon’s car.
“Hello! Sorry for being late!”
“Hyeju, you’re here? Hurry and get in. No one expected anyone to ride in the executives’ car, but thanks for coming this way.”
“Not at all. Then, I’ll take responsibility for the BGM while we’re on our way!”
Although the company was filled with youthful vigor, and even though the majority of the executives were in their early to midforties, it was still uncomfortable. Hyeju made an effort to avoid eye contact with Juwon and took a seat in the remaining front row.
“Fasten your seatbelt.”
“Yes!”
Juwon spoke in a businesslike manner, and Hyeju responded in the same manner.
Soon, the car started moving.
The destination was about two hours away. Contrary to Hyeju’s expectations of extreme discomfort, the journey was not bad. It was thanks to the two executives sitting in the back who kept engaging in workrelated conversations.
They talked about positive meetings with an investment firm in the United States and the possibility of going public, among other things. These were stories that Hyeju had never heard before. The topics they discussed were so much larger and broader than the minor decisions made within the team that Hyeju listened with interest.
Juwon occasionally interjected with remarks while driving, and whenever he spoke, the executives stopped their conversations and listened. It made Hyeju realize that Juwon held the final decisionmaking authority for these difficult discussions.
“It feels like such a long day today.”
It was a feeling of unnecessary disappointment.
After arriving at the hotel and being assigned their respective rooms, the roundtable meeting began.
Juwon took the lead and opened the meeting, and each team leader presented in the predetermined order.
Since the topic of the meeting was achieving 120% sales target for Data’s Korea, the business teams directly related to sales had a lot to prepare.
Starting with Team Leader Wook’s presentation, Hyeju and Ruby presented the relevant information about the key businesses. Except for lunch and break times, the intense march lasted for over ten hours.
“We will conclude the roundtable meeting. Those who want to continue socializing can do so, and those who want to rest in their rooms are free to do so. Thank you all for your hard work.”
The meeting ended after 9 p.m. The employees, who had been sitting lethargically, suddenly became alert at the mention of a gathering.
“We all worked hard, so let’s have a drink.”
“Sounds good! I’ve been talking all day, my throat is dry. Even if it’s just a sip, it’ll help.”
“Let’s gather in Room 721 instead of going far. I noticed our room is the largest. Let’s tidy up quickly and meet there!”
“I’m too tired, so I’ll go up first. See you all in the morning!”
Some went upstairs to rest due to fatigue, while others stayed. Excluding the three executives who were still in the meeting, a total of fifteen people gathered in Room 721.
Hyeju was sandwiched among the fifteen people. She tried to avoid Seungwon’s presence, but unexpectedly ended up being caught by Myunghwan.
“Hyeju, where are you running off to? Our business team’s mascot can’t miss out on the gathering!”
“I’m a little tired, so I’m going up to rest.”
“Ah, at the prime age for enjoying life, why hold back? Plus, Hyeju, you’re sharing a room with Team Leader Wook. Since you’ll have to wait until the team leader goes up with the key card, why not just join us for a drink?”
Well, Hyeju wasn’t the type to shy away from social gatherings. Whether it was a company dinner or an afterparty, she never missed one. The past, where she consistently attended without fail, now became a hindrance.
Hyeju awkwardly smiled and took her seat.
“Then I’ll join you for a short while before going in.”
“Of course, Hyeju is the best.”
Myunghwan smiled satisfiedly and personally assigned a seat.
“Oh, Seungwon, there’s an empty seat next to you.”
“Ah…”
In that brief moment, Seungwon and Hyeju made eye contact. Seungwon, who seemed slightly flustered, quickly regained his composure and gave a relaxed smile, patting the seat next to him with his palm.
“Would you like to come over here?”
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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.
