“Just thought that as a woman of similar age, Secretary Han might have some solution.”
“I will handle my own matters.”
Madam Yoon protested as if genuinely wronged.
“It wasn’t a free favor.”
“What do you mean?”
“I gave her a card to buy whatever she likes.”
Lee Hyun’s expression became enigmatic at those words.
“If Secretary Han needs anything, I will take care of it.”
Seizing the opportunity, Yerin stepped forward from behind Lee Hyun.
“Madam, I really don’t need this card. If necessary, I’ll let you know.”
“You can keep it…”
As Lee Hyun gave Madam Yoon a stern look, Yerin reluctantly took the card.
“Keep the bag anyway, Secretary Han.”
“Yes, Madam.”
In Lee Hyun’s car, heading to the company.
He broke the heavy silence.
“I’m sorry for leaving you alone with my mother.”
“No, it was fine.”
Initially, Yerin thought Madam Yoon was very strict.
But over time, she didn’t seem so inflexible.
Of course, that was probably because Yerin was an outsider.
If Madam Yoon knew Yerin was the woman Lee Hyun liked, her attitude would surely change.
Yerin didn’t meet Madam Yoon’s expectations.
“What did you two talk about?”
“Madam asked me to persuade the woman you’re in love with.”
“I see.”
“I didn’t mention that the woman disappeared.”
“Good.”
Lee Hyun, who had been focused on driving, glanced at Yerin.
“The moment my family finds out she’s gone.”
“…….”
“They’ll all start searching for her.”
The mere thought was daunting.
Yerin instinctively closed her eyes.
“Then Secretary Han’s efforts would be wasted, wouldn’t they?”
“Yes, that’s true.”
“But you know, we have to find her so Secretary Han can meet and persuade her, or I can go and beg her. Right?”
“Yes, that’s right….”
Fortunately, Lee Hyun didn’t criticize her for not bringing the woman yet.
Instead, he said something unexpected.
“You can take your time finding her.”
“Pardon?”
He had seemed so desperate, as if he would die without her.
Why this sudden change of approach?
“I’m not ready yet.”
Ready?
As if he would rush to the wedding altar as soon as she appeared.
Yes, that was like Lee Hyun.
Despite their busy schedules, Lee Hyun probably hadn’t booked a wedding venue yet.
And he likely hadn’t prepared a honeymoon home or anything like that.
As Yerin was making these assumptions, Lee Hyun added an explanation.
“I haven’t had enough rehearsal with Secretary Han.”
“Pardon?”
“Secretary Han, didn’t you promise this morning to grant me anything I wish for as soon as I wake up?”
“…….”
Surely not.
It can’t be.
Yerin instinctively shook her head in denial.
Seeing her reaction, Lee Hyun chuckled again.
“You seem to know what I might ask.”
“I don’t know, and I’d rather not know in the future.”
At her candid response, Lee Hyun laughed heartily.
“Think of it as saving a person.”
“…….”
“Imagine how flustered I’d be if I met her suddenly without knowing what to do.”
That should come naturally, she thought, but she couldn’t say it out loud, anticipating Lee Hyun’s predictable response.
“Secretary Han must have a lot of experience in relationships.”
If not that.
“Secretary Han might be skilled in relationships, but it’s my first time.”
Or something like.
“I usually run countless simulations before meetings. So, I want to thoroughly prepare for this relationship in advance.”
Typical responses from him.
Right on time, Lee Hyun’s car arrived in front of Jiseok Electronics.
“Oh, it’s work hours and here I am, mixing in personal matters again, sorry.”
“It’s okay.”
It might be better to end this conversation now.
But when had Lee Hyun ever acted as she wanted?
He turned off the ignition and smiled warmly at Yerin.
“Let’s continue after work.”
“…… Yes.”
This must be the result of her past actions.
With a heavy heart, Yerin stepped out of the car.
“Secretary Han, don’t forget this.”
Lee Hyun picked up the bag that Madam Yoon initially intended for her future daughter-in-law but ended up giving to Yerin.
Carrying it into the office would surely attract attention.
“Division Head, we’re meeting after work, right?”
“That’s right.”
“Then, can I bring this then?”
“Sure. Whatever makes Secretary Han comfortable.”
Lee Hyun nodded agreeably.
The prospect of meeting him after work was the only uplifting moment for her.
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
