Ina looked up at Manager Park as he spoke.

“But it’s not Deputy Seo’s fault. You didn’t know he was like that, right? I dated many men before I got married. Men, when trying to win over a woman, act like they’d give you the moon and stars. I once dated a guy who turned out to be a real scumbag. Breaking up with him was tough. I even had to go to the police and file charges.”

Ina looked surprised, and Manager Park chuckled.

“But you know what’s funny? As soon as I filed the charges, he backed down completely. He even wrote a letter of apology, begging me to withdraw the complaint. It was unbelievable.”

Ina sighed, listening to Manager Park laughing.

It felt all too relatable.

“That guy earlier made me think of that scumbag. You’ve broken up with him, right?”

“Yes… We broke up last week.”

“Good for you. But we used to praise you, not knowing he was like that, calling Deputy Seo’s boyfriend a romanticist?”

Ina responded with an awkward smile and reached for her coffee cup.

“But although I let him go today, if he comes back to cause trouble, consider reporting him to the police. Cowards like him tremble in front of the law, so show him what he deserves. If you need a witness, just say the word. I’ll stand by you.”

“Just your words are really appreciated. …I must be really fortunate to have someone believe in me and offer help in such a situation… I’m so grateful I don’t know what to say.”
“It’s not just talk. If you really need a witness, let me know. I’ll summon Eunjung, Sena, Lee from the sales team, and Han too. And it’s me who’s blessed with good people. Where else can you find a subordinate who’s good at their job and also has great character like Deputy Seo?”

Ina’s heart felt warm, and her eyes welled up at Manager Park’s words.

“And don’t worry too much about what happened earlier. People gathered out of momentary curiosity, but they’ll forget by tomorrow. People are surprisingly uninterested in others’ affairs, you know? So don’t worry too much, okay?”

“Yes, I will try. Thank you so much.”

Manager Park smiled and gestured for her to finish the remaining sandwich.

[Message] I think I’ll arrive around the same time today.

At 6 PM, Ina received a message from Juwon.

She pondered for a moment, wondering whether to invite Juwon or not, and then sent a reply.

[Message] Okay. Got it. See you later.

[Message] Alright.

As she put down her phone, a message arrived via the company messenger.

[Message] Deputy Seo, would you like to have a beer with us after work? Han from the sales team said he’d join us too.

It was from Eunjung.

Ina was a bit surprised but quickly replied.

[Message] I’m sorry, how do I even respond to this? I have a prior engagement today. How about we drink together next time?

[Message] Oh, is that so? Then we’ll just have a drink among ourselves today. ^^

[Message] I feel really bad for missing out, especially since it seems like you planned this just for me… I’m so sorry. Next time, I’ll treat everyone to chicken and beer.

[Message] Wow, really? Then I’ll quickly spread this happy news when we go drinking later. ^^

Ina felt grateful and sorry for Eunjung, who seemed to have proposed the chicken and beer to cheer her up.

Around 6:20 PM, as she was getting ready to leave, another message arrived.

[Message] Deputy Seo. Can you manage to get home on your own today? I brought my car and can give you a ride home if you’d like. Just to check if that guy is around. No need to refuse since we’re heading in the same direction.

It was from Manager Park.

Ina felt touched again.

She replied, feeling grateful for the kindness she’d received.

[Message] Manager Park, I’m really grateful for your offer. Fortunately, a friend is picking me up this week. Thank you for your concern. ^^

[Message] Then okay~! Let’s head out soon.

Ina smiled and tidied her desk, then shut down her computer.

After Manager Kim left, employees one by one started to stand up from their desks.

As usual, Ina left the office with Manager Park, Eunjung, and Sena.

When the elevator reached the ground floor, Ina greeted Manager Park and left with the two.

Outside, she saw Lee and Han waiting.

“Uh? Didn’t you say you had a commitment, Mr. Lee?”

Eunjung asked, surprised, and Lee smiled slyly.

“Yeah, just wanted to say goodbye.”

Lee turned to Ina with a smiling face.

“Deputy Seo, it’s a shame, but next time we must have a drink together. Okay?”

“Deputy Seo also has a commitment today and can’t join us.”

Eunjung interjected, and Lee grinned crescent-moon-eyed.

“Oh, you have a commitment? Then we must definitely drink together next time, okay?”

“Ah, yes.”

Ina responded awkwardly, smiling, and Han nudged Lee playfully.

“You’re not upset that you can’t drink with us, just upset you can’t drink with Deputy Seo, right?”
Lee looked at Han with a surprised and slightly embarrassed expression, his face turning red.

“What… What are you talking about, Han? Why are you saying weird things?”

Han chuckled at Lee’s reaction, and Eunjung grabbed Han’s arm.

“Han, we need to go quickly. If we get there late, we’ll have to wait in line.”

“Ah, really? Then let’s hurry. Deputy Seo, we’ll go ahead. See you tomorrow, Lee.”

Ina, somewhat taken aback, bowed her head in greeting, and Han, along with Eunjung and Sena, walked away in the opposite direction.

An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most

One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.

This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:

1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.

It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.

(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)

2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.

The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.

3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.

Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).

Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.

Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.

4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).

5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!