“I’ve liked him alone for a long time, but we’ve become quite close recently. So, unconsciously, I started showing signs of liking him. Since that day, he began to approach me more? I thought he would say something, but he came closer, making me feel a bit embarrassed…”

As Gaeul, with a shy expression, spoke hesitantly, Jua burst into laughter, tapping the floor with her foot. Unlike when she tried to suppress her laughter to the point of almost dying, this time, Jua, who found the situation amusing, spoke as if asking what the problem was.

“Then, doesn’t he also like you? If he didn’t, he wouldn’t keep coming closer! Continues to approach you!”

“Maybe…?”

“Of course. But what’s the problem? It seems obvious that it’s mutual.”

“…”

“Don’t hide it and spill it all out, Yoon Gaeul. I’m not asking to inquire about such things.”

“Well, that…”

From the beginning, I knew that my feelings were only directed towards him.

Sighing, Gaeul finally revealed her true feelings. The real reason she couldn’t help but keep a distance despite liking Hanguitae.

“I don’t think it’s possible because his family background is too good.”

“…”
Trying to be serious, Jua couldn’t help but burst into laughter once again. Unable to contain her amusement, she laughed openly at Gaeul’s puffed-up cheeks.

“How well-off could his family be? I could understand if it were a household like Tae San Group, but everyone around us is pretty much the same.”

“Haha, true, right…?”

“Isn’t this a situation that could come straight out of a drama? Are you trying to marry into our family? Well, what’s the deal?”

Although it would have been easy for Jua to understand if Gaeul mentioned Tae San Group, Gaeul avoided the question by biting her lip.

Despite giving a straightforward answer, Jua, seeing Gaeul strangely sulking, casually spoke again. This time, it was words of comfort.

“Yoon Gaeul, why are you sitting there so defeated? Well… It’s not like there’s no family like that. Regardless of how that family is, we’re not getting married right away at our age. It’s not a problem to meet casually, right? Opposition is a problem to think about later when marriage is on the table. Why worry about that already!”

Instead of responding to Jua’s words, Gaeul, who had widened her eyes at her, continued chewing on her straw. She had many thoughts, but after confessing to Jua, things began to get somewhat organized.

I’m really curious about who he is. The man Gaeul likes.

She thought it was a good idea to confide in Jua.

If it goes well, introduce me.

Boosted by Jua’s words, claiming she would have died of embarrassment if she were a man, Gaeul’s steps headed not to the annex but to his apartment.

Since it was certain from both sides, she gathered the courage to convey her feelings right away. Rather, she thought she should take the opportunity before his feelings wilted.

But.

‘What should I say when I go there?’

She hadn’t thought about what to say to him yet. Shouldn’t she decide on the content before visiting tomorrow?

She lifted her steps as if she were enchanted by Jua’s words. Gaeul let out a bitter laugh. Lately, she had been acting boldly without knowing where the courage came from.

All of it was related to him alone.

Without finishing her dilemma, Gaeul arrived at his apartment. Unlike last time, she slowly climbed the stairs and hesitated in front of his door.

Although she could go to the gallery office and wait comfortably, since she hadn’t found the words to say yet, Gaeul decided to wait for him slowly, considering her concerns.

Excited and nervous emotions bubbled up as much as she was trembling. Gaeul’s cheeks turned a rosy color as she scribbled on the floor with her foot.

What should I say when I see him?

I like you…?

As Gaeul pondered what to say for a long time, one sensor of his apartment lit up.

The elevator that had stopped in front of his door opened, revealing men’s shoes that were familiar to Gaeul as she had been sitting there for a long time.

“Yoon Gaeul?”

Raising her head, Gaeul, who had been crouching for a long time, was surprised. The man, lifting one eyebrow as if quite surprised, appeared right away.
Unlike the night when he clung to me and whispered in my ear, upon finding Gaeul, he openly wrinkled his brows.

“Why are you sitting here? Uncomfortable.”

“Oh, that. I came because I have something to say.”

“Why bother having a phone? If you were coming to the office, you should have contacted me.”

Not liking the fact that she was sitting on the floor, he gave her a reproachful remark and hastily opened the door to the apartment.

Derrick . As the lock was released, Gaeul, holding onto the sleeve of his jacket, cautiously spoke up.

“Mr. Chairman, I finished what I promised to think about.”

“…….”

Unlike when he hurriedly opened the door, he stopped in his tracks. Gaeul looked up at his back and continued speaking.

“If I say I like Chairman, what will happen between us…?”