“Hey! How dare you!”
Jin Jae-i’s friends, who had been smirking all along, now seemed ready to pounce.
“We’ll take care of this,” an employee interjected, raising their hand in the tense atmosphere.
“Manager, sorry for the trouble.”
“No problem. The cleaning crew is already here, anyway. Are you hurt?”
“I’m fine. But could you please check on Director Jin Jae-i?”
With polite and courteous gestures, Ra-jin acted as if she had no feelings towards Jin Jae-i.
“Manager, I have another schedule to attend to. Whom should I speak to?”
“You can talk to the general manager on the first floor.”
“Ah, okay. Then I’ll head down first. Thank you for your hard work today.”
Ra-jin had fulfilled her obligation just by showing up and completing the shoot, as agreed upon when scheduling the event. Had it not been for the unwelcome guest, she might have enjoyed a glass of champagne.
Ra-jin exchanged glances with Jin Jae-i, who was glaring daggers at her.
“Ah, I’m embarrassed to say, but I’m not comfortable with the term ‘sister’.”
“…”
“Drive safely, Director.”
Ra-jin bowed politely and turned away decisively.
Neither Jin Jae-i nor her friends mentioned Kim Yu-jun, a taboo they all observed. Perhaps Jin Jae-i’s intention from the start was just to humiliate her.
Ra-jin hurried down the slippery marble staircase, ignoring the backbiting of Jin Jae-i’s friends. She sighed, thinking, ‘Why bother those who are quiet?’
She greeted the general manager in a designer suit as if from a men’s magazine, bid farewell, and promised to see him at the FW fashion show.
As she was about to leave, someone waiting with a phone for a photo stopped her. Public figures thrive on fame, after all. Ra-jin smiled for every phone, controlling her emotions despite her feelings.
But her expression crumpled as soon as she left the pristine store – her phone, ringing loudly from her bag.
[Kim Yu-jun, Executive]It was as if there was a 1+1 offer on days she encountered Jin Jae-i. Kim Yu-jun always made his presence felt. She wanted to rush to the second floor and hand Jin Jae-i the phone. Perhaps then Jin Jae-i would not leave Kim Yu-jun alone. But she couldn’t ignore the call, or else Oh Jong-hyuk, then her manager, would pester her.
Reluctantly, Ra-jin pressed the call button.
“Yes.”
[Why so lackluster? Is something wrong?]She bit back the retort about who was responsible.
Tattling to Kim Yu-jun about Jin Jae-i’s childishness would only hinder their blissful marriage, not the outcome Ra-jin wanted.
“Just leaving the event venue.”
[Schedule over?]“Yes, heading home now.”
Praises about loving her home followed, sounding like compliments.
“What business does he have to make me listen to this pointless chatter?” Ra-jin sighed as she looked up at the blue sky.
“What’s the occasion?”
[Forgot? I asked you to come over for dinner.]The aftermath of feigned illness led to this connection again. Was she to nourish herself alongside him, the root of all diseases and stress, at the Myeongjin main house?
But she couldn’t bring herself to utter the word ‘no,’ which didn’t exist in Kim Yu-jun’s vocabulary. A clumsy refusal would only lead to Oh Jong-hyuk personally escorting her.
“I’ll go. What time should I be there?”
[I told you I’m sending a car. Be ready for lunch together.]“…”
[Answer me.]“Yes.”
Kim Yu-jun chuckled, seemingly pleased with her compliant attitude. Disliking even the sound of his breath, Ra-jin momentarily pulled the phone away from her ear.
[Ra-jin.]“…Yes.”
[Do you miss me?]She understood his question instantly but pretended not to hear and changed the subject.
“I’d like to see the chairman too, and have tea with the madam. Sounds good.”
Tsk, the sound of his tongue clicking followed. Regardless of his displeasure, Ra-jin smirked.
[It’s a big problem that you’re still so adorable even when you make me mad.]To stop hearing his loathsome voice, it was time to back off. Ra-jin spoke sweetly.
“See you tomorrow.”
[Won’t you call me ‘brother’?]“Have a good day, brother!”
Even though the repulsive Oh Jong-hyuk was officially her ‘brother,’ what’s the big deal about a title? Ra-jin generously used the term ‘brother’ until she hung up.
“Should I meet him?”
The thought of meeting today lingered like a tagline.
“Tomorrow, at the Myeongjin main house… Prosecutor Kang Ji-ho.”
Pacing her bedroom until her legs grew stiff, Ra-jin murmured crucial words.
Now that they were on the same side, shouldn’t she inform Prosecutor Kang Ji-ho of this development?
Whether it was to glean something useful at the Myeongjin main house or probe Kim Yu-jun. Or perhaps she just wanted to hear his concerns.
Feeling unusually nervous, Ra-jin was not reassured by her trembling more than usual.
“Tomorrow might be a chance to have tea with the chairman. Yes, right. Prosecutor Kang Ji-ho should know.”
Friday evening, 6 PM.
While it would be quitting time for most office workers, he was likely busy.
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.
