Since confessing the returned fact, the wall that stood between Jaeha and me had crumbled.

Jaeha had no hesitation in expressing his emotions to me, and I had also become more honest.

Sometimes, like today when he played a mischievous joke, it was embarrassing.

After confirming each other’s deep feelings, our everyday life became even more blissful.

“Sometimes it’s too peaceful and makes me uneasy…”

Revenge was progressing smoothly as well, so sometimes this calmness made me uneasy.

After finishing the shower, I heard the sound of water from the bathroom, suggesting that Jaeha was still inside.

Thinking of changing into home wear, I combed my wet hair and entered the dressing room.
I was in the midst of randomly picking out clothes to change into.

As I was zipping up my dress, the dressing room door suddenly opened, causing me to freeze in place.

‘I haven’t finished getting dressed yet!’

Because of the half-closed zipper, my back was fully exposed.

“Uh? Hey! I’m changing clothes.”

I distinctly remember locking the door before he entered.

Before Jaeha could see me, I quickly turned away from him.

“Just wait outside for a moment. I’ll change quickly…”

Naturally, I thought Jaeha, after realizing I was inside, would leave.

However…

Instead of hearing the door closing, strangely, the footsteps gradually approached.

Then suddenly, from behind, the familiar scent of body mist wafted over.

“What’s going on? I haven’t finished dressing yet.”

Jaeha embraced my waist from behind.

Perhaps because I had just showered, the warm heat emanating from Jaeha touched my back.

“Jaeha?”

Feeling no response, I turned back toward him, feeling frustrated.

Wondering what he was doing.

Jaeha, holding onto a hanger with one hand, was smiling gently, seeming carefree.

“Why bother changing clothes? You’ll probably have to take them off again anyway.”

“What? What does that mean…?”

Before I could ask more, Jaeha’s hand reached out from him and gently wrapped around my neck.

“Well, it means something like this.”

He tilted his head and approached, decisively kissing my lips without hesitation.

As the kiss deepened, the breath that flowed through our lips became entangled, making me dizzy.

Forgetting the existence of the dressing room, I clung to him.

Just as my breath was becoming short, he pulled away from me.

I thought it was over.

Jaeha’s lips, tracing the neckline, began to move down, brushing against my collarbone.

Spontaneous moans escaped through parted lips.

As the sensations grew so intense that my lower abdomen became heavy, my legs lost strength, and my body leaned.

At the moment when I was about to be buried in the clothes hanging on the hanger,

A strong arm, powerful enough to defy gravity, wrapped around my waist.

“Shall we go to the bed?”

Nodding slowly in response to the sweet voice ringing in my ears.

The next day, after going to work, Jaeha received a call from Mujin asking him to visit the main house right after work.

It was a message instructing him to visit immediately after finishing work.

‘I suppose this is related to Intech.’

After the Intech article came out, the stock price of Hojin Group had been declining continuously.

Jaeha, entering the main house, spotted Dr. Shin coming out of the study.

Dr. Shin also seemed surprised when he saw Jaeha, his eyes widening.

“R-Representative, have you come?”

He was overly surprised for someone who had just met at the main house.

However, he quickly composed himself and greeted Jaeha politely.

“Chairman, was it a day for regular check-ups?”

“Yes. Today happened to be the scheduled check-up day.”

Mujin had been receiving regular check-ups from Dr. Shin once a month due to his chronic illness.
Dr. Shin had been the chief physician at Hojin Group for a long time, taking over the role after the previous doctor passed away. Before Jaeha left for the United States, the family’s chief physician changed from Dr. Shin to Dr. Kim, not because there was any suspicion about Dr. Shin but as a cautious measure, thinking there was nothing wrong with him.

“Chairman, is your health okay? Your complexion hasn’t been good lately.”

“Chairman, it’s a natural part of aging. Perhaps it’s because you have many worries.”

Recently, Mujin had heard from his secretary that there were frequent instances of him clutching his chest.

Considering that Chairman Mujin already had hypertension and diabetes, there was a genuine concern about his health.

In response to Dr. Shin’s words, Jaeha nodded slowly.

“That’s true.”

“I’m doing my best, so you should be fine. Well then.”

He bid farewell as if he had urgent matters to attend to and quickly distanced himself.

As Jaeha entered the study, he noticed Mujin lying on the sofa with his eyes closed.

“Grandfather, I’m here.”

“Yeah. Sit in front.”

Mujin was holding one arm, as if he had just received an injection.

His face, which was usually lively and healthy, seemed particularly weary today.

Concerned, Jaeha cautiously broached the subject.

“Instead of getting examined at home, shouldn’t you have a check-up at the hospital?”

“I already had a check-up earlier this year. Besides, since Dr. Shin regularly examines me, it’s fine.”

Thinking about the Shin’s doctor he had encountered in the living room a while ago, Jaeha recalled.

Due to his domineering nature, Mujin had been directly visiting the Cheonjin Hospital for medical treatment like other employees.

Even though Dr. Shin was the chief physician, except for special cases, there was hardly any occasion where he was summoned to the mansion.

“Did Dr. Shin come because you called him a while ago?”

“Dr. Shin said he would come to the mansion first. Going to the hospital for a check-up during these times might unnecessarily worsen your health due to gossip and speculation.”

‘Shin came…?’

For a moment, Jaeha couldn’t help but feel puzzled as he watched Mujin rubbing his forehead.

Seeing Mujin wince with pain in one eye, Jaeha, who had observed it, rose from his seat.

“It’s okay. Sit down.”

Mujin restrained Jaeha, who was approaching.

“Rather than taking medicine like this, you should go for some rest. You should consider your age.”

“I already went for a rest in the first half of the year. Besides, it’s not the right time for that now.”

Seeing the papers scattered disorderly in front of Mujin, apparently related to Intech according to the presence of the reporters, Jaeha recalled.

“About my health, it’s enough.”

As Jaeha sat in the opposite chair, Mujin slowly straightened up in his seat.

Even in pain, there was a clear gaze that didn’t waver on Mujin’s face.

“Jaeha.”

Mujin called Jaeha’s name softly.
Usually addressed by his title, Jaeha’s eyes flickered subtly when my name came out from his mouth. Waiting for Mujin’s following words, Jaeha’s heart gradually began to beat louder.

“Do you have any thoughts about taking over Hojin?”