Sehyuk first saw Heeran now because she had returned from overseas location shooting after a month.

As he pondered the reason for someone occupying the empty room, a somewhat chilly voice pierced through his ears.

“Come in again later.”

What’s she saying?

For a moment of confusion, he sensed that Heeran misunderstood him, perhaps thinking he was a repairman or janitor judging by his attire.

It made sense. He wasn’t lenient with anyone.

“Will you come back later?”

At his reply, Heeran let out a surprised chuckle as if puzzled.

“What?”

“As you can see, I’m not ready to greet guests right now.”

“What are you talking about?”

The moment the voice of a woman behind Sehyuk reached his ears.

“Sir…?”

Sehyuk turned around, removing his mask.

His eyes went to the tray the secretary was holding. On it was a cup of coffee emitting steam. Apparently, she had left her seat to make coffee in the restroom next to the CEO’s office.

He answered the secretary’s puzzled expression.

“I’m on my way after exercising.”

“Ah…”

The secretary, still casting a round-eyed glance at her boss, nodded her head.

Seeing Sehyuk in a casual outfit was quite unfamiliar after always seeing him perfectly set up. However, it suited him very well. In fact, he wondered what wouldn’t suit him.

Then, a gentle voice echoed in the office.

“Are you President Chah?”

Sehyuk looked at Heeran again.

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“I didn’t recognize you. I thought you came to fix something.”

His assumption was correct. He even expected that Heeran would change once she knew his identity.

He wasn’t surprised; he had heard about Heeran before.

“I apologize for the confusing attire that doesn’t suit a president.”

Heeran flashed a charming smile.

“I came back yesterday and came to greet the new president. I’ve been a bit sensitive because I haven’t adapted to the time difference. Please understand.”

“Getting greeted like this doesn’t seem polite. Let’s meet officially next time.”

“You look good; why not sit down and relax?”

Heeran sincerely thought so. Knowing that he was the president made his casual attire look quite stylish. His healthy image was not bad either.

Sehyuk didn’t want to repeat the same words, so he went to the seat opposite Heeran and sat down.

As the secretary quickly approached, she placed a coffee cup in front of Heeran and turned to Sehyuk.

“I’ll prepare the coffee right away, sir.”

“I’ll have it later.”

“Okay.”

“I’ll be outside.”

As the secretary left the office, Sehyuk took off his hat and shook off the light sweat.

“Thank you for your hard work during the shooting.”

He looks even better up close.

Heeran hid her true thoughts and extended her lower lip.

“If you knew I was working hard, couldn’t you have given me an encouragement call or something?”

“I didn’t think that far.”
“I was disappointed that you don’t seem interested even though there isn’t much time left in the contract.”

“I wouldn’t be like that.”

“Fortunately, there were a few companies offering contract proposals, so I was considering contacting them.”

Sehyuk knew she was feigning humility, pretending not to know her own value.

Her intention was clear: My contract is ending soon, and I might move to another company without renewing. So, take care of yourself.

While he wasn’t skilled at pleasing others, he decided to make an effort.

“I hope we can continue working together.”

“I hope so too.”

After a few more formal exchanges, Heeran left the office, leaving a message to have a meal together soon. Then, the secretary entered.

“In the future, don’t let anyone into the office when I’m not here.”

“I’ll be careful. I’m sorry, sir.”

Although the secretary tried to guide him to the meeting room, Sehyuk’s insistence forced her to swallow her words.

Silently nodding, Sehyuk entered the inner office to change his clothes.

“Youngin.”

The vague focus returned to her eyes.

“… Oh, senior.”

Youngin realized that she and Jinkyo were sitting facing each other, sipping coffee in the 5th-floor break room. She had been contemplating the recent incident while he briefly checked his messages.

The refreshing scent, firm chest, and warm embrace were still vivid in her memory.

According to Sehyuk, they had done everything together, but why did her heart flutter like someone who just started dating?

Perhaps it was because she had never disliked any of their intimate moments. The nights spent with him were good from the first to the last.

Although she had never been attracted to anyone, Sehyuk was an exception.

“Why are you lost in thought? I called you several times.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Is there something wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

“No, it’s nothing. Maybe I didn’t sleep well.”

Even though Jinkyo had no idea about what happened between Youngin and Sehyuk this morning, he sensed something was off. She seemed uncomfortable suddenly.

“Why couldn’t you sleep well? Did you lie to me and go somewhere, saying you went home?”

He said it as a joke, but Youngin, who could not fail to notice the hidden meaning, responded.