The long-awaited Gilmyeong Group founding anniversary party. This year’s venue presented a different atmosphere from the previous Seoul event.
Thanks to Chairwoman Yoon’s touch, the monotonous space, which could have been dark and somber, exuded a modern and sophisticated atmosphere with well-placed lighting, color contrasts, and added patterns to somewhat dull parts.
Standing at the dark gray podium accented with blue, Chairwoman Yoon received the attention of the audience in the left and center as she began her speech.
“Our small company, Gilmyeong Group, has unexpectedly reached its sixtieth year.”
When she expressed the 60th anniversary as ‘reaching 60 years old,’ laughter was heard here and there. According to Chairwoman Yoon’s wishes, this commemorative party was held in a closed manner rather than being open to the public.
Although there were separate events happening externally, the ‘real’ event was now.
“Well then, since I put in special effort, please enjoy yourselves to your heart’s content.”
As Chairwoman Yoon’s speech officially announced the start of the party, people dispersed to areas of their individual interest.
Since it was a party operated secretly, Chairwoman Yoon took measures to prevent journalists from attending. As there were many professions among the invited individuals that attracted attention, having a camera-free party provided them with freedom.
Of course, there were still watchful eyes, and in any party, there were those who spoke too easily. Especially in a gathering like today’s, where Cha family members were present.
“…….”
Haeyeon finished her speech and watched Chairwoman Yoon receiving greetings from people along with Cha Kijung. While Chairwoman Yoon turned her body toward her side to see someone approaching from the right, their gazes collided.
Chairwoman Yoon once again displayed a shallow sense of disdain that Haeyeon could feel even from a distance. Even though Cha Kijung, the former education director, was busy shaking hands with guests.
“Haha. You look great today too, Representative Cha.”
The person who diverted Haeyeon’s attention was a middle-aged man with a gentle impression.
As soon as the words of Chairwoman Yoon, always popular at any party, were over, those who had been waiting next to him confirmed the person he grabbed, nodded with satisfaction, and anticipated the next.
“Mayor Jo.”
The figure with white hair was Mayor Jo Byeongjae of Pyeongtaek. Mayor Jo praised Doha’s attire with a warm smile.
“Well, if it’s a figure like Representative Cha, anything suits him.”
As Mayor Jo mentioned, thanks to the cocktail beige-colored three-piece suit, Doha’s lively appearance added dignity and vitality to his static look.
The tailor-made clothes, adjusted to his physique, tightened and loosened with each movement, revealing Doha’s well-defined figure.
“Representative Cha, I’ve heard a lot about you being a beauty, and the rumors weren’t exaggerated.”
Mayor Jo’s gaze turned towards Haeyeon, who stood next to Doha with their fists clenched.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Byeongjae Jo. I’ll be in your care from now on, madam.”
“I’m Min Haeyeon. I’m truly honored. I often heard about you from my husband, sir.”
Haeyeon wore a cream-colored evening dress today. The elegant slit covering her insteps, and the pearl necklace given as a point, particularly stood out against her white and long neck, creating a graceful and poignant atmosphere.
Especially, unlike others, with short sleeves and a style covering the collarbone and neck, her exposure was minimal, but the snugly fitted dress vividly accentuated her lines, evoking both elegance and stimulating imagination.
“Hmm, I’m curious about what Representative Cha said about me, but now there’s another conversation I need to endure.”
“Ah. I suddenly thought of someone I need to meet too.”
Having sensed that Mayor Jo wanted to be alone with Doha, Haeyeon smiled and stepped aside. Mayor Jo, appreciating her polite and witty response, apologized with a smile.
“You’ve got a wonderful wife, Representative Cha.”
“Thank you. It seems like all my luck has been used up since I met my wife, don’t you think?”
It was an uncommon sight of Doha. Mayor Jo was initially surprised by Doha’s unusual joke, but then burst into a big laugh. They had heard that it was the fourth year since he got married, but the newlywed-like lines were still going strong.
“There’s this side of you too, Representative Cha. Well, if you get along, that’s what matters. Isn’t the alcohol a bit dull, though?”
Mayor Jo looked around meaningfully.
“Ah. Then let me get a new one for you. Let’s go that way.”
The two headed towards the table with the glasses, and those who had been eavesdropping around them discreetly sighed with regret. Among those watching from a distance, Yoon Seo tried to suppress the wrinkles forming between her eyebrows.
That Doha is doing well is not the issue.
It’s because of the person standing next to Doha that Yoon Seo can’t stand.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
