As I walked out of the office, the president’s words lingered in my mind.

Of course, it would be difficult for President Seo to leave Seorin, who is pregnant with his grandson, as it is. Especially since their family is highly esteemed.

However, hearing it directly from the president, I couldn’t help but feel a bitter sentiment.

And there were also ambiguous aspects regarding the pregnancy.

‘I was planning to visit her anyway.’

If Jihan’s child is confirmed, Seorin will soon become a member of the Hojin family, just as Mrs. Oh said.

But if not…

Now might be the time to dispel the doubts I had about Seorin’s pregnancy.

The elevator doors, where I arrived, slowly opened.

I thought the executive-exclusive elevator would be empty, but Jihan walked out.

Jihan also seemed to have noticed me, his eyes widening.

It was a puzzled expression, considering it was strange for me to be in the Hojin Group building.

“Why are you here… Ah, did you come to see the president?”

Then, he seemed to realize that this floor housed the president’s office.

Suddenly, his eyes fell on the file he was holding.

It seemed like he had come to report to the president.

Since the INTEC merger had been confirmed a few days ago, he probably wanted to quickly proceed with the acquisition process.

The atmosphere was quite different from when Jaeha and I were in the midst of the bidding competition.

After the INTEC merger was confirmed, his face showed a clear sense of relaxation.

Moreover, there was even a subtle smile hanging on his lips.

Since he never revealed his emotions like that, the smile felt unfamiliar.

‘Is he considering this a game he has already won?’

Jihan probably didn’t understand the underlying reasons, even if he felt uneasy about Jaeha giving up midway.

After Jaeha abandoned the bid for the INTEC merger, numerous articles flooded the media.

[Dash] [W Group CEO Seo Jaeha, Failure in the First M&A Since Taking Office.]

Provocative headlines and speculative articles about the reasons for giving up the bid proliferated.

Although it was leaked as internal confidential information, the media openly produced rumors.

The lack of acquisition funds was the exact reason.

Jihan would have heard those rumors.

He probably believed that Jaeha gave up midway because of that reason.

As I recalled Jaeha’s real plan, Jihan’s voice caught my attention again.

“If it wasn’t a report, we could have had a cup of tea.”

“There’s probably nothing to talk about sitting face-to-face and having tea. I’ll be going.”

I was stunned.

Did he really forget that I was his former fiancée?

Since the funeral, Jihan’s behavior had noticeably changed.

There seemed to be much less hostility towards me. Enough to make such a thoughtless proposal.

“We’re already a family, so there’s no need to blush like that…”

A family? There was no point in listening further. I passed by Jihan, thinking there was no value in hearing more.

He narrowed his eyes as if he didn’t appreciate my actions.
Whether in the past or now, he continued to think and act as he pleased.

Pressing the elevator close button with that in mind, I called Jihan.

“Oh, Mr. Jihan.”

“Huh?”

He turned around with a surprised expression, not expecting me to call him.

Seeing no defensive posture from him, it seemed he still didn’t know that INTEC was a wrong move.

Smiling broadly at Jihan, I squinted my eyes.

“Congratulations on the merger and acquisition of INTEC.”

“…”

“I look forward to how Hojin will change in the future.”

Of course, those changes wouldn’t be positive.

I wanted to witness firsthand the process of me destroying the Hojin Group with my own hands.

With that remark, I released my hand from the button I had been pressing.

Through the gradually closing elevator doors, I could see Jihan looking dumbfounded.

He seemed embarrassed, not expecting to hear congratulations from me.

Arriving at the underground parking lot, I stuck out my tongue while observing the cramped parking spaces filled with cars.

“Is this the place? Why are there so many cars?”

The address I received from Director Hyeonik before was undoubtedly correct.

He said it was a neighborhood private hospital, but it turned out to be a small commercial building.

As I walked towards the elevator, ready to go up, Jaha called me.

[Dash] Where are you? The secretary said you left the house.

‘When did she see me?’

The chief had advised me to rest at home until this week, even after the funeral.

While I assumed that I would be at home, Jaha had started working today. He couldn’t afford to leave the executive position vacant any longer.

Expecting me to be at home, she must have been curious when I left without informing her.

“I’m at an important place. There was something I postponed due to my parents’ funeral.”

[Dash] An important place? If it’s important, I should come with you. Why are you going alone?

Jaha’s voice, which sank low, carried a sense of disappointment.

It seemed she was somewhat upset that I acted without saying anything.