Seong-hyuk, sitting at his desk reviewing documents, heard a knock. A barely perceptible smile spread across his face, knowing it wasn’t his secretary.
It was the first time he was hearing Young-in’s knock. Compared to his secretary’s frequent knocks, hers was more calm and refined. It was fascinating how even a knock could reflect a person’s character.
The office door opened, and Young-in entered.
He thought to himself how glad he was that she had joined SL Entertainment. He could see her whenever he wanted this way.
“Did you call me?”
Young-in had entered directly because Seong-hyuk had instructed his secretary earlier to let Team Leaders Yun Ji-sang and Chae Young-in come straight in.
It meant he planned to call her more often, and it was also a way to show she was special compared to others.
He gestured towards the sofa, then moved from his chair to sit there. He waited for Young-in to sit before bringing up an official matter.
“How’s the actor replacement going? Did Seo Jin-gyo agree to do it?”
“No, I strongly advised against it.”
“Why did you ‘strongly’ advise against it?” Seong-hyuk grumbled, slightly annoyed. He had expected this outcome.
“There are several actors whose image and schedules match, and who are keen to do it, so I’ve passed our suggestions to the director and writer. We’re waiting for their reply. I’ll report back as soon as it’s confirmed.”
“Good work.”
“It’s what I’m supposed to do.”
“What about the script review?”
“I’ve reviewed all the scripts that were proposed. I’ll submit the plans next week.”
“Do that.”
Unable to hold back, Young-in slightly furrowed her brow.
“We’re in the middle of a work report, President.”
“I know.”
Seong-hyuk shrugged nonchalantly.
“I don’t want to be a president in front of you, but a man.”
“But you are the president, regardless of what you want.”
Her cold voice was a result of last night’s events.
She was upset yesterday, but today, her annoyance was greater. It irked her that he was acting like nothing had happened after seeing her sister for a blind date. Regardless of his intentions, she felt jealous.
“Then, when we’re talking about work, treat me as the president. I’ll do as I please. Let’s each do what we’re comfortable with.”
“…”
“Don’t worry, I won’t make mistakes in front of others.”
“…”
Young-in, filled with personal emotions herself, couldn’t find the words to blame him. Seong-hyuk didn’t miss this opportunity.
“Let’s have dinner together tonight.”
“I have a meeting tonight with actor Seo Jin-gyo and an advertiser.”
Even if there hadn’t been a meeting, she wouldn’t have accepted his invitation, but it was easier to refuse with an official reason.
“Which advertiser?”
“Outdoor brand BK.”
“Great. I’ll join.”
Young-in’s eyes widened in surprise.
He wasn’t the type to mix well with strangers, usually making them uncomfortable. Why would he want to join?
“No, you don’t need to.”
“I will.”
“It’s better if you don’t.”
“Why are you insisting I shouldn’t go?”
“Because Go Mi-hyun, the director attending the meeting, is a fan of Seo Jin-gyo. If you go, you’ll just be a backdrop.”
“I’m not someone who becomes a backdrop wherever I go.”
“That’s why you shouldn’t go.”
That was the reason she was insisting. She didn’t want to see Cha Seong-hyuk, always the center of attention, relegated to the background.
The rumor that Go Mi-hyun, the daughter of BK’s chairman, had greatly influenced Seo Jin-gyo becoming BK’s model had spread, indicating a high possibility of Cha Seong-hyuk being out of place there.
“Are you worried about me now?”
“No.”
“Then what?”
“It’s a warning.”
“Worry or warning, if there was no affection, I wouldn’t care about being a backdrop.”
Young-in raised her voice with wide-open eyes.
“Why does it have to conclude that way?”
“Do you know? When you flare up, it means it’s true.”
“…”
Stung by the truth, Young-in momentarily lost her words.
“If it’s not true, you’d just ignore it or laugh it off without getting flustered, right?”
“…”
Having been shot down, she had no words to respond. Meanwhile, Seong-hyuk’s face was relaxed with the ease of victory.
“Just tell BK that one more person will be joining. No need to say the president is coming, they might think there’s something important. I’m just going for a meal.”
“…Okay.”
Anyone would think he had nothing better to do, no one to eat with, and was obsessed with food.
Engrossed in her internal grumbling, Young-in didn’t realize the conversation had ended.
“Should I call for tea if you’re going to stay longer?”
Finally snapping back to reality, Young-in quickly stood up.
“I’ll head down.”
Leaving the office, her eyes were more troubled than when she entered. Despite her resolve not to get entangled, she always ended up frustrated.
Receiving a call from the president’s secretary to come downstairs, Young-in and Jin-gyo got into the elevator together.
“Why is he insisting on coming with us?”
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!!!
