Ji-han, having completed the bid calculation, returned home and sat in his study.

When he came home, he was troubled by Serin’s expression as she looked at him.

The incident earlier in the morning, where they had argued about the marriage registration, continued to bother him.

She, glancing from a distance, looked at Ji-han’s bandaged hand, murmuring, ‘How pitiful.’

Even after he had pushed her away like that, it seemed that Serin was worried about him.

Ji-han, belatedly feeling a surge of guilt, toyed with the documents at his fingertips.

It was the marriage registration that Serin had handed over.

Considering she was carrying his child, it could be a natural demand.

“Marriage…”

Until now, the lingering issues of Yeojin had held back thoughts of marriage.

However, with the completion of the Intech project, he found himself contemplating the delayed marriage.

Ji-han put down the marriage registration and leaned back in his chair.

The results of the main bid for Intech were expected to be announced this week.

Although it would normally require a significant amount of time, due to Intech’s urgent circumstances, the process was proceeding unexpectedly quickly.

‘I won’t know until I open the lid, but it feels good.’

The bid price proposed by Ji-han was also a considerable amount.

No, to be honest, he had set an upper limit, slightly pushing the limits.

Because of that, he had no intention of losing to Jaeha.

“Sigh.”

Only then did a sense of relief wash over him.

As the tension that had surrounded Ji-han dissipated, he sank deep into the chair.

‘This should put an end to it.’

The determined face of Jaeha, whom he had met in front of Mujin’s office, flashed in his mind.

Jaeha had confidently asserted that Ji-han wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Ji-han had proposed a bid much higher than Jaeha could have anticipated.

‘What should I do? It may be an excessive amount for a bid to merge a company.’

However, thinking about the leap to become a global company after the merger, it didn’t seem regrettable at all.

This was a lucrative deal.

When the bid results were announced, imagining Jaeha’s face stained with disappointment, Ji-han’s lips formed a sly smile.

“Pitiful.”

And at that moment, a knocking sound echoed in the silent study.

‘So, Dr. Shin has come.’

He recalled Director Kim inviting Dr. Shin to his residence to receive treatment.

However, the person entering the study was not only Dr. Shin.

Mrs. Oh, who followed Dr. Shin, appeared.

“Son, why did you call Dr. Shin? Where are you hurt?”

She asked in a hoarse voice, her pupils widening as she noticed the bandage on Ji-han’s hand.

“Are you hurt?”
“I’m slightly injured. Why did you come here?”

“Do I need a special reason to visit my son?”

To her seemingly indifferent but relentless question, Mrs. Oh responded with a stern face.

Then, turning around to face Dr. Shin standing at the door, she spoke.

“Doctor, please wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to President Seo.”

“Yes. Feel free to talk.”

Ji-han stood up as Dr. Shin, who had left the study, looked at him.

Seeing Mrs. Oh, who had come unannounced, he tried to organize the marriage registration spread out on the desk.

However, Mrs. Oh, approaching him, picked up the marriage registration with empty fields.

“Is the marriage registration still pending with that child?”

“Please.”

Ji-han’s forehead deeply furrowed, not liking Mrs. Oh’s high-handed actions.

Nevertheless, undeterred, Mrs. Oh continued with what she wanted to say.

“Well, even someone like me hesitates about marriage. What’s so valuable about that child that you’re hesitating?”

Mrs. Oh, still talking, seemed to recall Serin and clicked her tongue.

“While Yejin wasn’t exactly my favorite daughter-in-law, still, she’s better than a child with nothing.”

“…”

“No, it’s not just nothing, right? That child’s gaze is extraordinary.”

Thinking about Serin’s desire-filled gaze, she made a disgusted expression.

“Moreover, your astrological compatibility with her is excellent. Not to mention you, even the child can devour luck. One wrong woman, and your life is ruined in an instant. Understand?”

When Yejin became engaged to Jaeha, Mrs. Oh didn’t think favorably of her either.

Mrs. Oh was the kind of person who would find fault even if anyone became her daughter-in-law.

Ji-han, looking at Mrs. Oh, let out a deep sigh.

He didn’t want to deal with her on a day like today.

“Enough. Still, she’s the one carrying my child.”

“Hmph. Even so, you’re defending her just because she’s your woman. Fine. President Seo will handle it well, I suppose.”

Mrs. Oh, not liking Ji-han’s gaze asking her to return the documents, made an unpleasant expression.

Then, reluctantly, she put down the marriage registration on the desk.

“Look for another marriage partner. Postpone the marriage registration with that child until the end.”

The tiresome marriage!

Ji-han no longer wanted to attract people’s attention with his marriage.

However, a more resolute will was evident from his mother than before.