Throughout the ride home, there was silence between the two. Tae-hong seemed lost in thought, his eyes closed. Haegin didn’t attempt to start a conversation either.
The car, eerily quiet, eventually reached Tae-hong’s parking lot. Whether he was still asleep or not, Tae-hong kept his eyes closed.
Should she wake him up or not?
It was well past midnight, and public transportation had long since stopped running. She couldn’t just sit there idly, feeling as if she might never get to leave.
“Mr. Tae-hong, we’ve arrived.”
She shook his shoulder gently. To her surprise, he opened his eyes. Recognizing the familiar place, he opened the door and stepped out. Haegin followed suit.
“I’ll be heading in now.”
She bowed politely, ready to finally conclude her first day at work, but Tae-hong didn’t let her off that easily.
“Haegin.”
His crisp voice halted her steps.
“You did well for your first day.”
Her movements slowed upon hearing this. The gap between them was just a couple of steps.
“Good driving, keen eye for detail, sound judgment, and above all, very perceptive.”
It summed up her first day at work in a nutshell.
Should she be happy about this or not?
Relieved at not being fired immediately, yet the prospect of more days like this felt somewhat bitter.
“Take the car home. Taxis don’t come around here often.”
Unfamiliar with Tae-hong’s neighborhood, she didn’t know where the bus stops or the exact address was. Tae-hong closed the gap between them, now standing within arm’s reach.
He extended his arm towards Haegin. Reflexively, she reached out too. The smart key landed softly in her palm.
“See you at 7 AM tomorrow, right here.”
Leaving just those words behind, Tae-hong passed by her. As Haegin regained her senses, he had already entered his house.
“Wow.”
Only when he was completely out of sight did she finally let out the breath she had been holding. Her anxiety had started to build the moment he began closing the distance between them.
“Quite a day to start. Really.”
Haegin shook her head slightly, then got back into the car and drove off. Alone again, with the difference being her destination was now home. She had never expected her workday to end past midnight.
The cold dawn air chilled her body. It had been a day full of twists and turns. Even her introduction at work felt like a distant past. Yet, she couldn’t relax just yet.
Parking the expensive car in a narrow alley was her final task of the day. Even without Tae-hong, her journey home was challenging.
The next morning, she woke up stiff from all the tension of the previous day. But she moved as if nothing was amiss. Haegin had always been diligent, even before her family’s downfall. It was a habit ingrained in her.
Waking up meant doing something, leading her to learn and indulge in her desires, thanks to her father’s credit card.
Little did she know how significant a role Tae-hong, a real chaebol heir, would play in her life.
As she prepared for work, she glanced at her reflection in the bathroom mirror.
Suddenly, the events of the previous night flashed in her mind. The hand that caught her from falling backward, the firm chest she felt upon contact. It was hours ago, yet the unfamiliar sensation lingered vividly.
His body heat was intense, and his touch sticky. Haegin nearly got caught up in the fleeting eye contact they occasionally made.
“Get a grip, Haegin. Wake up,” she scolded herself.
“If you’re not useful, I’ll fire you without hesitation.”
Extraneous thoughts are a luxury. He’s someone who would ruthlessly cut ties. Once the leash is cut, the lifeline is naturally severed. Everything vanishes.
Shaking her head vigorously, Haegin reminded herself that as a dedicated assistant, she needed to swiftly make her way to the boss’s parking lot by 7 AM.
Her neighborhood, mismatched with the fancy car she drove, blinked its headlights in recognition. Fortunately, she arrived on time.
“Mr. Tae-hong, I’m here.”
She had just made a brief call when Tae-hong was already walking towards the car. Hastily ending the call, Haegin got out of the car. Tae-hong casually waved at her and then climbed into the passenger seat.
She first checked his hand. A new bandage was in place.
“Are you alright?”
“This?”
He waved the bandaged hand. It looked fine, thankfully.
“You look quite worried over such a small injury.”
“Of course, I’m concerned!”
The injured person seemed nonchalant, while she worried for nothing. Even while driving, her eyes kept drifting to his injury.
“Stop the car up ahead for a moment.”
Just after they started, Haegin wondered what was going on but followed Tae-hong’s direction, pulling over and turning on the hazard lights. Tae-hong spoke as soon as the car stopped.
“What coffee do you drink?”
“Excuse me?”
“Let’s have some coffee. My head’s not clear.”
Wait, didn’t he say yesterday that tea was better for waking up the mind? Recalling the previous day’s events, she blurted out “iced Americano.” Tae-hong nodded and stepped out of the car.
“This is strange. Shouldn’t I be the one getting it?”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
