In fact, Bora was so upset for a few days after encountering Seoyeon at school that she couldn’t eat properly. She couldn’t accept the fact that Seoyeon had gotten a girlfriend, so she didn’t even inform Seokgu.

But seeing her being affectionate with another guy while shopping at the department store, Bora felt both an opportunity to separate from Kwon Yul and envy at the same time. What charm did she have to be with such good guys?

“But, Jinbora, be careful with your actions.”

“What?”

“It’s not because I’m a law firm CEO’s daughter, but nowadays, you can be punished for uploading or spreading someone else’s photos recklessly.”

Bora scoffed at her friend’s words.

“Am I stupid? I’ll just show a little to Yul. And right now, I’m seeking justice.”

She began unfolding an illogical argument.

“How long have they been dating, Yangdari? Anyway, those who cheat must be properly punished.”

“To me, she just seems to be having a meal.”

Bora and her friend, who viewed the situation through colored glasses and with a rational judgment, had completely different perspectives.

“You saw it earlier. They were laughing together while riding the escalator.”

“What’s so funny? They just smirked.”

Upset by her friend’s annoying comments, Bora burst into anger.

“It’s probably because you were too busy with your phone. They were so affectionate!”

Bora, wrapped up in her own emotions, didn’t hear her friend’s words at all.

“I don’t know. If you don’t want to come to our law firm as a client later, handle it appropriately.”

The friend, as if not wanting to quarrel with the headstrong Bora, waved her hand to indicate she didn’t want trouble.

“Handle it appropriately? Can it be enough? You have to handle it very well.”

Ignoring any advice, Bora, with a sharp gaze toward Seoyeon, didn’t withdraw her eyes.

Seoyeon was unaware of what schemes Bora was concocting, while she and Minhyuk were having an uncomfortable meal.

“The department store restaurant is also nice.”

“I actually prefer exploring various foods in the underground food court… But I can’t make you carry a tray and serve me here, can I?”

She couldn’t hand him a tray with a ticket number like a distinguished CEO.

“But why did you come here?”

Seoyeon smiled subtly, not wanting to upset him with unnecessary words.

“I just wanted this today.”

“Next time, I want to try the underground food court recommended by CEO Choi.”

“If you go there once, you’ll really like it.”

Seoyeon awkwardly smiled and took a sip of lemonade.

Then, Minhyuk quickly changed the topic.

He casually brought up the topic of famous street food in New York, a place familiar to anyone who lived there, so Seoyeon had visited frequently.

“Sometimes, I crave the charcoal-grilled chicken from that place.”

Summoning a New York restaurant that had a connection for both of them, Seoyeon actively joined the conversation.

When they touched on enjoyable memories rather than serious topics, Seoyeon poured out her information enthusiastically.

Who she went out with and where during her studies abroad, what menu she liked.

Moreover, she revealed that she visited New York at least once a year and where she usually stayed.

“It would be fun to go to the New York restaurants that we both like.”

Seoyeon smiled awkwardly at Minhyuk’s words.

“When I go to New York, I get kidnapped by my friends from the airport and dragged around everywhere. It might be hard to even catch a glimpse of my face.”

Due to the time difference, she added that she had to move according to the schedule her friends set for her. As a joke, she mentioned that she once fell asleep while dancing at a club.

That was a roundabout way of saying that they would never have a private meeting in New York.

However, Minhyuk either didn’t understand or, even if he did, pretended not to notice.

He listened quietly with a slight smile, raising the corners of his lips.
“Today, due to my mistake, I took up a lot of the CEO’s time.”

Seoyeon felt that it was time to wrap up the meal.

“I wish the CEO made more mistakes. Coming to a restaurant for the first time in luxury clothes. It’s so nice.”

“Now that you mention it, I should be more careful in front of the CEO. Today’s expenses were enormous.”

Seoyeon made a joking remark while pretending to wipe away tears.

In response, Minhyuk chuckled, shoulders shaking.

It wasn’t that amusing, but Seoyeon was rather surprised by Minhyuk’s dramatic reaction.

“Well then, shall we get up now? I have to go to the company to prepare for tomorrow’s event.”

Upon Seoyeon’s words, Minhyuk leisurely stood up, buttoning his jacket.

“If you’re too busy, you can just go.”

“No, it’s fine. I have plenty of time to escort CEO Choi.”

Seoyeon wanted to maintain courtesy until the end, presenting herself more gracefully.

Although they had a slight conflict about splitting the bill, Seoyeon was quicker.

Just as they finished paying and were about to leave the restaurant, Seoyeon suddenly stopped and said,

“CEO Choi, I received a call. I’ll take it for a moment.”

It was Kwon Yul’s call.