Si Heon did not respond to Executive Choi’s words as he reviewed materials for the next agenda item.

Executive Choi, who had reportedly married for the third time in his fifties, used to often give Yu Kyung headaches with all sorts of sexual scandals before rising to his executive position.

Whenever they encountered each other at various gatherings or events, he would not hesitate to make comments that dangerously crossed boundaries, so Yu Kyung and Si Yeon, as well as Si Heon, did not like him.

“So how is it? Are you having some fun?”

Executive Choi, who had been rambling on alone for a while, finally crossed the line. Si Heon put down the documents in his hand with a thud and asked.

“What do you mean by fun?”

Executive Choi’s eyes sparkled and shone when Si Heon, who usually gave little response, answered his words.

“Actually, I happened to overhear Director Kang talking with Executive Director Kim earlier.”

Executive Choi leaned in and whispered to Si Heon as if he was about to say something important.

“He said he’s just going to date casually and then end it, right? He said he took down all the articles yesterday too. Apparently he said not to worry since it’s just a casual relationship?”

Si Heon’s straight eyebrows twitched slightly before quickly returning to their place. He clenched his molars tightly inside his mouth, trying not to show it.

“I know because I’ve met many women like that, you have to train them well in the beginning.”

“Train… How should I train her?”

Si Heon took out his phone from his inner jacket pocket with an indifferent expression.

“From the articles, it seems she has quite a nice body. Looks like she has some volume too.”

Executive Choi, excited that Si Heon was showing interest in his words, kept talking obliviously.

“That size is just right for a woman to enjoy, but you still have to be careful. There are many that cling on desperately.”

Executive Choi, who had been whispering in Si Heon’s ear as if telling a secret, chuckled again.

Si Heon’s brow furrowed slightly before a snicker finally escaped his lips.

“A woman to enjoy…”

“If you accidentally get her pregnant, she might try to get a big payout. She seems pretty attractive and has a nice body too. You especially have to be careful with women like that.”

Interpreting Si Heon’s snicker as a positive response, Executive Choi went on further.

Tapping the table lightly with his fingertips, Si Heon changed the subject as if trying to divert the conversation.

“I heard you recently went to Thailand, Executive Choi.”

He had heard that H Telecom had agreed to sign a metaverse agreement with the Thai telecommunications company ‘Kuko’, and Executive Choi had gone as the external cooperation manager.

“Oh, yes. I went for the metaverse agreement.”

“I heard it was a schedule including the weekend. Why didn’t you go for a round of golf? Thai C.C. would have been close if you were in Bangkok.”

“As a matter of fact, I went with the cooperation manager from ‘Kuko’. They treated me so well…”

Executive Choi let out a pleased laugh and leaned towards Si Heon again.

“But the real lavish treatment came after the round of golf. They said it was the most renowned establishment in Thailand. Can you believe I went in at 9 PM and came out at 9 AM the next morning? I was so out of it from the intense service I received all night long from young and pretty girls.”

He spoke in a low voice, covering his mouth with the back of his hand, then laughed heartily as if pleased about something.

“I see.”

Si Heon touched a button on his phone screen with his thumb, then put the phone back in his jacket pocket. A satisfied smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

Soon, the staff member conducting the meeting took the stage and the meeting resumed.

“Executive Choi.”

After the meeting ended, Si Heon called out in a languid voice as he stood up. Executive Choi, who was organizing the meeting materials into a file, turned his head.

“I sent an audio file to your phone.”

“A file?”

Executive Choi’s narrow eyes widened in confusion, wondering what this was all about.

“You’ll understand the contents when you listen to it. I’ll be filing for defamation based on that content.”

Si Heon spoke firmly with a polite but sharp gaze. His hardened eyes pressured Executive Choi without wavering.

“What are you talking about?”

“Your sexual harassment and insulting remarks about my girlfriend crossed the line. No matter how I think about it, I simply cannot tolerate how unpleasant it was.”

Si Heon stood straight, putting both hands in his pockets.

“Chairman Cha!”

Executive Choi, who had been looking up at Si Heon with his head tilted back, jumped up from his seat.

Everyone’s eyes in the conference room turned towards them at once.

“Also, your comments about visiting an inappropriate establishment during your Thailand trip should be recorded in full. This is not a situation where you should be reacting so loudly without thinking.”

“What on earth…! No, how could you do this! Didn’t you yourself recently suffer from being filmed without permission?”

“Thanks to that, I learned for certain that there’s no evidence as definitive as a video.”

“This, this is illegal!”

“Ah, according to the Protection of Communications Secrets Act, when a party to the conversation records it, it’s considered legal regardless of the other party’s consent. I guess you didn’t know that.”

Unable to stand by any longer, Si Yeon stood up abruptly and approached Si Heon’s side.

“Chairman Cha! Can we talk for a moment?”

“Huh huh, this person…”

Having already received several warnings recently to be careful with his words and actions, Executive Choi could only stammer, not knowing what to do.

“Cha Si Heon! You, let’s talk outside first.”

Si Yeon spoke in a whisper through gritted teeth, with a fierce gaze. But Si Heon turned towards the conference table.

Si Heon adjusted his posture and politely greeted the executives.

“Then I’ll be taking my leave now.”

Ignoring Si Yeon standing beside him, Si Heon coldly turned and left the conference room.

Yu Kyung simply sat with her right arm propped on the table, pressing her temple with her eyes closed.

Upon returning to the company, Si Heon entered his office with a deeply furrowed brow.

‘He said he’s just going to date casually and then end it, right? He said he took down all the articles yesterday too. Apparently he said not to worry since it’s just a casual relationship?’

Executive Choi’s words kept ringing in his ears.

‘That size is just right for a woman to enjoy, but you still have to be careful. There are many that cling on desperately.’

‘If you accidentally get her pregnant, she might try to get a big payout. She seems pretty attractive and has a nice body too. You especially have to be careful with women like that.’

He was already in a bad mood because of Yu Kyung calling out Yeon Ri Na. On top of that, he was even more angered by the conversation Yu Kyung supposedly had with Executive Director Kim, and Executive Choi had poured oil on Si Heon’s already boiling anger.

To dare to speak words bordering on sexual harassment about the woman I’m seeing. He barely restrained himself from wanting to grab Executive Choi by the collar right then and there.

“Chairman…”

Jang Woo followed Si Heon into the office with a flustered expression.

“My sister will be calling soon.”

Si Heon, seated, loosened his tie irritably.

“Tell her I’m going to submit the file of Executive Choi’s nonsense and file for defamation.”

“What?”

“You heard it too. That dog talk earlier.”

Jang Woo, seated among the secretaries behind Si Heon, had roughly grasped the situation.

“Ah, brother…”

You know I’m an H Telecom person even though you’ll be going back to Chahan Media soon, right?

Jang Woo looked at Si Heon helplessly, not knowing what to do with the words lingering in his mouth.

“He insulted my girlfriend. It’s clearly sexual harassment. I need to make sure he doesn’t go around spouting that kind of dog talk anywhere else.”

Jang Woo swallowed dryly at Si Heon’s resolute voice.

“If you understood everything, you can go now.”

“…Yes, Chairman.”

As Jang Woo hesitated, not knowing what to do, his phone rang in his chest pocket. Feeling he should answer the call first, Jang Woo left his seat. Si Heon leaned back in his chair.

In fact, he could have just ignored Executive Choi’s words from the beginning. Normally, he wouldn’t have even pretended to listen to whatever was being said beside him.

‘What do you mean by fun?’

But before he knew it, he had responded first. Then came talk of body shape and volume in the ensuing conversation. Si Heon’s anger began to boil at Executive Choi’s words that showed no signs of stopping.

Si Heon took a deep breath to quell his anger.

He didn’t actually intend to sue for defamation. But he was determined to make Executive Choi pay dearly for his loose tongue one way or another.

He also intended to make it clear to Yu Kyung this time. That I will decide for myself whether my relationship with Jin So Yi is casual or serious.

He thought Yu Kyung must have felt something too, having surely witnessed the situation just now. The fact that he was that serious about Jin So Yi.

He had clearly found the answer. But his deeply furrowed dark eyebrows remained creased for a long time, refusing to smooth out.

“I’m sorry. I have a prior engagement today.”

Before leaving work, Si Heon called. So Yi explained that she had dinner plans with Hye Na, so she couldn’t meet briefly as Si Heon had suggested.

– Then I’ll stop by in front of your house later. I have something to give you. Oh, and don’t make any plans for tomorrow. There’s somewhere we need to go together.

“What? Where…?”

– A gathering with my classmates. Just think of it as making a brief appearance.

“Okay, I’ll call you when I get home.”

The promise to call when she got home gave her the feeling of being in a real relationship, making her feel excited for no reason.

“No. Get a grip. It’s really not like that.”

So Yi quickly shook her head. But she couldn’t help the corners of her mouth from rising as she recalled yesterday’s kiss in front of her house.