The lobby, adorned with compulsively pristine all-white marble with no visible flaws, was serene as it awaited the weekend. In this scarcely populated space, contemporary and sophisticated light fixtures, resembling modern and artistic sculptures, hung luxuriously from the seemingly endless height. Artfully placed artworks scattered throughout seemed to anticipate someone admiring them.
As Yoo In crossed through, the scene gave more of a gallery vibe, targeting a younger audience rather than resembling an entertainment planning agency. She was the only one in this landscape.
Suppressing the uneasy feeling that crept in with her echoing footsteps, Yoo In finally arrived at the security desk.
“How did you come?”
Considering the scarcity of weekend visitors, the gaze of the man who asked as Yoo In arrived was quite cautious.
For a brief moment, Yoo In surveyed him as if exploring, avoiding his passing gaze, and then spoke.
“No, before that, someone blocked my way.”
“Hello.”
Turning her eyes to the unexpected greeting from an inconspicuous direction, there stood a man in a neatly arranged indigo blue suit with a clean-cut face.
Yoo In narrowed her eyes slightly as she faced the man. His face seemed somewhat familiar, like she had seen him somewhere before. Who was he?
The man, seemingly adept at reading the intentions of the other party, immediately spoke up.
“Doh Ki Yeon’s secretary, Lee Jin Suk. I didn’t get to greet you last time because of the circumstances.”
“Oh, yes. Hello.”
Due to the man’s polite bow, Yoo In reflexively responded with the same gesture.
When he mentioned it, she remembered.
The man she encountered in front of Ki Yeon’s office that time when she was dragged without knowing the destination. He conversed with Ki Yeon in a very businesslike manner, throwing a somewhat guarded gaze toward her.
Having fulfilled Ki Yeon’s request to leave a message upon arrival, it seemed that he was there to welcome her.
The man, whose first impression wasn’t particularly favorable, straightened his posture and signaled that he would guide her, opening the entrance gate.
“As Director Do’s personal guest, you don’t need to leave your name on the visitor list.”
Yoo In left clear instructions for the security staff and followed his neatly arranged back.
Although it felt a bit funny, the presence of the man in front of her eyes became a faint will-o’-the-wisp in this unfamiliar ILANG Corporation building. It was all thanks to the fact that he was sent by Ki Yeon.
Thinking again of the man who wielded tremendous influence even in unseen places, Yoo In felt a slightly improved feeling in her previously congested mind.
“…”
“…”
Not particularly inclined to engage in conversation, the two stood side by side in the elevator, and only silence flowed within.
Considering whether to bring up a conversation about the man who seemed to be a common denominator between them, Yoo In was silently pondering.
Despite the difficulty in determining whether it was appropriate to attempt, Yoo In wondered if the busy man, who seemed to have no time to rest since yesterday, had any issues. She wanted confirmation from someone other than him.
While her lips were barely moving, the man, who seemed to have caught her curiosity, opened his mouth, staring directly without much expression.
“Do you have something to say?”
“Yes?”
Although his tone was monotonous, Yoo In was taken aback.
Then the man, with an expression as solid as a rock, offered a more flexible response.
“I will answer what I can from my standpoint.”
His large pupils looked up at the instrument panel. In a situation where they were close to his office, Yoo In couldn’t let this opportunity pass.
“Director, are you okay?”
“Of course. There is no reason not to be okay.”
“By any chance…”
“…”
“Is there any problem with your personal safety or something like that?”
Jin Seok’s gaze slowly returned to her. The clean forehead faintly wrinkled and then smoothed out, as if he was gauging the intention behind Yoo In’s recent words.
Having grasped a few possibilities, Jin Seok soon regained his poker face. He looked away from her clear and clean face and responded calmly.
“Did you hear it from Nam Yoo Jin?”
“Yes. But, um…”
“Please speak.”
“Director, I don’t know. I know about it.”
Jin Seok, who had already calmly exhaled as if he knew that much, soon made a clear statement, as if briefing his superior.
“Doubting Director Doh’s reputation to be shaken by such things is not easy. On the contrary, he is solid and strong. He is wiser and more practical than anyone, possessing remarkable talent to face and solve problems.”
Though he didn’t elaborate further, the implicit meaning of his explanation was clearly conveyed. There was no need to worry at all.
Then it was fortunate. It should be a relief not to unnecessarily worry about it. Although the very faithful answer untangled the thread of doubt, a strange feeling lingered in the corners of her mind.
Hearing evaluations about him from others was both new and perplexing.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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