Seorin looked at Oh Yeo-sa and Minkook and smiled brightly.

Occasionally, she continued the conversation by responding to Minkook’s formal questions.

Expecting a typical oppressive atmosphere of a conglomerate, the atmosphere turned out to be more comfortable than she had thought.

Although it wasn’t a warm atmosphere, it was more relaxed than when Seorin was initially guarded against.

Feeling momentarily fortunate, Seorin sighed when she looked at Ji-han.

‘What did I do so wrong to be treated like this?’

He didn’t smile or say anything, wearing a cold expression like ice.

It still seemed like he was angry due to Seorin’s arbitrary actions.

‘But I can’t delay the marriage forever.’

She recalled Ji-han visiting her house a few days ago.

Although there was always a chilly atmosphere, she had never seen Ji-han face her with such a cold expression.

When the memory of that day flashed through her mind, Seorin shivered on this hot summer day.

“Director Kim said you reserved the wedding venue.”

“Yes! We took a tour, and we loved it. Considering your social status, L Hotel seems just right for us.”

Until then, Seorin had been talking boastfully to Ji-han with a cheerful face.

Despite the previous pressure from Director Kim, she hadn’t cared.

“Originally, the hotel said weddings weren’t allowed this year, but they contacted us. It seems our couple has some connection with the hotel. Isn’t it fascinating?”

She recalled the phone call from the hotel.

The generally rude general manager was unexpectedly polite, apologizing for not recognizing the VIPs and offering not only the wedding on the desired date but also the reception.

Moreover, the location arranged by the hotel was a dining space often reserved for engagements.

The manager’s attitude, who had said it was against the hotel’s policy to accommodate any requests just a night ago, had suddenly changed.

Initially surprised, Seorin decided to take it positively.

As soon as she received the confirmation call from the hotel, Oh Yeo-sa’s image crossed Seorin’s mind.

‘It’s a meeting that had to happen sooner or later.’

Moreover, Oh Yeo-sa had invited her to dinner upon her return from abroad, which Seorin hadn’t boasted about.

Seorin felt more impatient.

So, she contacted Oh Yeo-sa first and arranged this dinner appointment.

She was excited at the thought of meeting her future in-laws for the first time in the hotel where the wedding would take place.

However, Ji-han showed a different reaction than what Seorin had expected.

Knowing that Seorin had contacted Oh Yeo-sa first, Ji-han’s face twisted ruthlessly.

“Ah, who gave you my mother’s contact?”

“W-Well…”
When Yeojin showed her the phone before, Seorin couldn’t bring herself to answer that she had memorized it.

“Was it such a difficult question to answer? Then let me change the question. Why did the hotel, which was firm, suddenly change its stance?”

“Well… there was a change in the reservation.”

Jihan chuckled at Seorin’s childlike answer.

“No way. That wedding venue is a place where high-ranking officials, their nephews, and even famous figures wait for a year. Do you think it’s reasonable that the hotel suddenly accommodated your request? Doesn’t it feel strange to you?”

“…”

“Sigh. I’ll let it slide since it’s about the child. But understand this: don’t take it as a sign of leniency, got it?”

Jihan scanned Seorin with an unpleasant gaze and spat out words close to a threat.

The humiliation and embarrassment Seorin felt from him that day couldn’t be expressed in words.

Thus, she woke up from reminiscing about that day.

Using the child as an excuse. Even if the child was a result of her and Yeojin’s relationship, would she have acted this way?

That couldn’t be true.

At least the two of them must have gotten married amid the blessings of many people.

Seorin bit her lips tightly.

She didn’t want to admit it, but deep in her heart, a twisted sense of inferiority toward Yeojin emerged.

Thinking of Yeojin, her hands trembled, and she placed her hand under the table.

Then she took a deep breath.

‘Why am I having negative thoughts in a situation like this? Let’s think positively.’

Seorin forced a bright smile again and shifted her gaze from Jihan.

On the opposite side, Minkook and Mrs. Oh seemed unusually natural for a couple living separately.

The atmosphere between them looked good, even better than Seorin expected.

Seorin heard that Mrs. Oh was staying alone in the United States for health reasons.

Although she tried to find the exact reason by searching for articles, she couldn’t uncover the detailed information.

‘But for someone unwell, she seems to have good complexion.’

She found it hard to believe that the woman in front of her, who seemed so healthy, was suffering enough to stay in the U.S.

However, Seorin quickly decided to think optimistically.

‘Well, it’s better for her to be abroad than living with in-laws. The distance improves relationships.’

Besides, Seorin didn’t have time to think about such trivial matters.