Coffee?

Seo Yeon was surprised by the sudden call for coffee.

However, she couldn’t easily decline.

Since Min Hyuk was the representative of a major client in home shopping, the coffee he spoke of didn’t seem trivial.

Could it be… about the business we discussed last time?

Or is there really something going on with the home shopping?

Seo Yeon’s mind raced.

After a moment of contemplation, she spoke in a cheerful voice.

“Of course, I should buy you a coffee.”

Swallowing the phrase ‘why the hell coffee,’ Seo Yeon responded in full business mode.

“Let me know a convenient time and I’ll adjust accordingly.”

[Is today possible?]

All of a sudden?

Min Hyuk didn’t even give her a moment to think and jumped in.

Only momentarily flustered, she said,

“Just a moment.”

Seo Yeon glanced at her secretary, asking if there was an important schedule in the afternoon.

Upon hearing that only a PR team meeting was scheduled, she nodded.

“I do have a meeting. What time can we meet?”

[Ah, then let’s meet after the meeting. Consider it a coffee turned into dinner.]

The thought of coffee turning into dinner was more bothersome than annoying.

Though she would go, she still had to know the reason behind his invitation.

“Is it something important enough for me to be on edge?”

She worded her reluctance to extend to dinner if it wasn’t crucial.

[You can come at ease, but there’s something I want to discuss.]

Then she definitely had to go.

His cheerful tone certainly hinted that he had positively considered the business discussed previously.

Seo Yeon’s excitement surged instantly.

“Let me know the time and place and I’ll be there.”

[I’ll send a car.]

A driver too?

Feeling it was a bit much, Seo Yeon questioned.

“Why the car…”

[Some good vintage wine has come in. Would you be fine with some in the evening?]

Though wine could soften the atmosphere, it was still a bit too much.

“Ah, then I’ll treat you to both coffee and dinner.”

Seo Yeon thought it better to give than to take from him.

[Who cares who pays. See you later.]

Quick-witted Min Hyuk ended the call before Seo Yeon could finalize her offering.

Seo Yeon looked down at her abruptly disconnected phone.

“Really, he always has his way.”

She mumbled, appending that it’s no wonder why kind-hearted Hyun Woo dislikes him.

A 5-star hotel boasting a luxurious exterior.

A high-end imported car smoothly came to a halt.

Well-groomed door staff approached in a professional manner to open the door.

“Thank you.”

Seo Yeon got out of the car, dressed in a unique white shirt and beige slacks.

She couldn’t wear her casual jumpsuit for a meeting with Min Hyuk, so she changed her outfit.

Entering the lobby, Seo Yeon mumbled to herself as she scanned the art-filled expansive space.

“He really likes hotels.”

Last time it was a chef’s special meal, and now a hotel again.

Moreover, the lobby was buzzing with people, as if some big event was happening.

“I’m not late, am I?”

She thought Min Hyuk would understand even if she was late since she arrived in his car.

Thus, Seo Yeon leisurely proceeded to their meeting place.

A restaurant with a panoramic view of downtown Seoul.

As she mentioned Min Hyuk’s name, the courteous staff said,

“He’s waiting for you.”

Amidst the backdrop of dark and orange hues, Min Hyuk was seated like a picture.

“President Choi.”

Hearing Seo Yeon’s voice, Min Hyuk turned his head and smiled broadly.

“Welcome, President Han Seo Yeon.”

Why the formality with her full name?

Thinking ‘it’s too much,’ Seo Yeon sat down.

“Did you curse me in your heart for summoning you so abruptly?”

Min Hyuk asked, letting out an attractive laugh.

“Was I allowed to?”

Seo Yeon genuinely lamented her missed opportunity, and Min Hyuk laughed freely.

“I’d love to hear what you would have to say, Seo Yeon.”

Seo Yeon?

Given their business relationship, Seo Yeon was notably irked by his sudden casual calling of her name.
She spoke half-jokingly, half-seriously, as if to give a warning.

“If I really open my mouth, Director Choi might leave crying. I’ve learned some harsh words from my friend’s older brother.”

Although she was the golden only daughter, she didn’t grow up entirely refined.

She spent so much time with Ho Jin, who had an older brother, that it was like she was practically a part of a trio of siblings in that household.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Seo Yeon learned all her methods of psychological warfare and verbal sparring during that time.

Maybe that’s why.

She never held her tongue if she had something to say.

She could easily give Min Hyuk not just one, but ten sharp comments on his irritating behavior right now.

But she had to bite her tongue.

Because the welfare of the company and her employees rested on her shoulders.

“It’s always fun with you, Director Han.”

Again, again.

Seo Yeon was preparing to say something if Min Hyuk casually called her name again.

But he, quick to catch on, discreetly stepped back.