“Vice President. It’s reported that Baek Young from the construction department has made contact.”
Upon Director Jung’s report, Chae-ha lowered the fountain pen she had been holding and propped her chin up, deep in thought.
It wasn’t particularly surprising since it had been expected, but the timing was indeed impeccable.
This happened right after Baek Sara was summoned and met.
“It seems they finally made a move. Myung-han has been coveting the land Baek Young owns for a while.”
“It looks like Baek Young’s side is considering transferring the resort land there. What should we do?”
With a worried expression, Director Jung observed Chae-ha’s reaction.
This project was one of Chae-un’s attempts to expand into the leisure sector, and they hadn’t fully engaged in resort business yet. However, the crucial fact was that this resort development was the first significant project that Chae-ha was handling since becoming the vice president. It held symbolic meaning.
It could also be seen as a test to determine whether Chae-ha, as Chae-un’s successor, could handle it properly.
Therefore, it wasn’t unreasonable for Director Jung, who was closest to him, to be concerned.
“It doesn’t matter. Let’s try to get the second candidate site approved at the upcoming board meeting.”
“Yes, Vice President. I’ll prepare for that.”
With hurried steps, Director Jung left the vice president’s office.
After briefly watching his retreating figure, Chae-ha opened a file.
These were potential resort sites she had personally prepared since last year.
No one knew, but the file did not originally contain Baek Young’s land.
Whether this was an intentional move or not, Baek Young’s pressure had intensified in speed and intensity.
Not only in the company but also in private.
“What’s going on? You even made a personal call.”
[You, acting all sly.]The clear purpose in the call made Kang-ho’s forehead crease with irritation.
He had recently declined invitations for meals repeatedly, citing a busy schedule.
Apparently, Chairman Baek’s voice contained subtle displeasure.
[Just having a meal, and yet you act so reluctant, Won. Isn’t our relationship getting a bit awkward because you keep doing this?]“People and relationships change over time. You should know that best.”
[Haha. Kang-ho, this man. Why act like this? Right now, Chae-un’s situation must be quite difficult. To be precise, hasn’t your son, Kwon Chae-ha, found himself in a difficult position?]Once again, Chairman Baek was revealing his purpose explicitly.
Instead of the friendship that had filled the void between them, there was now a calculated ploy taking its place.
“Well, if it’s about our son, he’ll manage it himself. Chairman Baek doesn’t have to worry so much.”
[Do you really think I would just hand over the land to Myung-han?]In the voice containing blatant coercion, Kang-ho momentarily held his breath.
Seizing the opportunity, Chairman Baek kindly hinted at the next move.
“I can roughly guess where Chaewoon’s reserved land is. You and I, since our younger days, shared similar insights, so it’s not a difficult matter.”
“What are you trying to say?”
“Naturally, it’s a warning that I will completely block the start of that resort business.”
Neither the daughter nor the father usually harbored animosity.
As the leader of Baek Young, he was a person with high self-esteem, and enduring anything beyond this would be difficult.
Seeing his daughter entangled with Chae-ha, he had tolerated it up to this point.
Once again, Chairman Baek revealed his true intentions.
“It’s not too late now. Apologize. Officially.”
“Did you say apologize?”
“Yes. I never had any intention of marrying your son to our daughter. It’s not a first marriage, and they’ve already been together once. They say they’re divorced, but aren’t they getting along well with each other?”
“Our son-in-law’s reputation has spread that much. Haha.”
“I’m not joking now. Our Sara has become the laughingstock, and rumors are circulating in the business world. Apologize publicly for causing this disgrace. Your son and daughter-in-law can speak for themselves. If you do that, I won’t interfere with the land, and I won’t disrupt the business.”
Not interfere… .
Even with time passing, Chairman Baek’s tone always exuded confidence, indicating that he was in a superior position.
This had created a crack in their friendship without them realizing it.
It had been a long time since their relationship became an irreversible river.
So, Kang-ho decisively widened the crack even further.
“I’ll refuse. Our son has never done anything to apologize to Baek Young.”
“Oh? It’s King Dad!”
The saffron-colored hanbok shone brightly under the summer sunlight.
The shadow that lingered in Chae-ha’s heart seemed to instantly disappear in the child’s bright, yellow flower-like laughter.
“King Dad!”
Soon, Woo-joo, who had run up, leaped into Chae-ha’s sturdy embrace.
Then, with round, innocent eyes, he looked up at him.
“Did King Dad come to pick me up? Mom said King Dad might be too busy to come today~.”
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.
