3 PM. It was an appropriate time for a cup of coffee.
Two teacups, rimmed with 24K gold, were placed on the table.
Secretary Kang, who had just cleared his throat, continued the conversation, covertly observing his superior, Kwon Jae Ha’s reactions.
“In conclusion, the ‘CPS270’, a natural antistress material that JS was developing, is causing problems. It seems the selling pressure continued due to disappointment over the pending patent registration.”
“A decrease of 1.89% from yesterday……”
Crossing his arms and gazing at the white steam rising from the coffee cup, Kwon Jae Ha was clearly not focused.
“As of 2:40 PM, it’s recorded at 86,300 Won. Foreign investors have dumped 10,117 shares.”
“……”
Instead of focusing, his already furrowed brow twisted even more.
Ah! Recalling the afternoon appointment, Secretary Kang brushed the back of his head. The voice of the person on the other end of the phone, that is, Yoon Eun Jo’s voice, had been incredibly dark.
Suddenly, he remembered the crepe cake he used to enjoy in New York.
Hatred and affection, again affection and hatred. In between were… memories or misunderstandings?
The cake that Kwon Jae Ha and Yoon Eun Jo had built layer by layer was undoubtedly bitter. The right thing to do was to discard the rubbish and start afresh.
The problem was that the person involved didn’t acknowledge their own feelings.
“Sir, may I speak frankly, on a personal note……”
“No, don’t be frank.”
Jae Ha, with his don’tbotherme look, shook his head.
“Has No Yoon Gil given an answer yet?”
Then, spreading his large hand, he massaged his temple with his thumb and forefinger.
“I will only wait until today. I don’t plan to give my attention to anyone. An analyst is just a stepping stone in my path.”
“I’ve already received a positive response. Just before coming in here. I’m informed that they’re not just positive, but extremely excited.”
The facial expression of Kwon Jae Ha, who chuckled, softened slightly.
Rumors about Kwon Jae Ha’s strategic squad, which would consist of a select few, had already spread among those involved.
They knew that the leading researchers from major investment banking companies were intrigued.
Who would refuse the chance to work in a direct team of Kyle J. Alexis, a representative from Blackstone Partners?
Although it’s a temporary organization, if they were not aware that this was an opportunity to become a true specialist, they would not have caught Kwon Jae Ha’s eye in the first place.
Jae Ha, who had been watching Secretary Kang sipping his warm coffee, reached out for his own cup.
Yes, have a drink and calm down, Secretary Kang suggested with a faint smile.
Jae Ha nodded lightly. He was more sensitive after deciding to go to Korea, not oblivious to his situation.
If he had to attach a reason.
It was because time was passing too slowly.
Four hours later.
The 38th floor of W Hotel. The restaurant ‘Scene of Paradise.’
Right now, that already slow time was maddeningly slow.
Noticing a waiter approaching to refill his empty cup, Kwon Jae Ha raised his hand to express refusal.
How many cups of coffee should he drink?
What man would come into a restaurant 30 minutes early just to wait for a woman?
Of course, considering traffic, it was only 15 minutes.
While rationalizing to himself, he massaged his stiff neck.
Damn. Time, which for Kwon Jae Ha had been flowing so quickly that even 48 hours a day would have felt insufficient.
Why did every moment feel like a scene from a movie in slow motion?
His throat burned with an unexperienced deep thirst, and he ground his teeth in unreasonable haste.
Jae Ha, who had deeply leaned into the sofa, checked the time again.
How did he know? That waiter appeared carrying a glass bottle of water instead of the coffee pot.
Jae Ha, who nodded shallowly, blankly stared at the filling glass of water.
He had seen so many idiots burning with longing while waiting for a woman who didn’t come. He chuckled.
Becoming an idiot was quite easy.
Before he knew it, Jae Ha lifted the glass with droplets clinging to the surface and drained half of it in one go.
The cold filling his mouth rapidly cooled his head. The night view of the city, which had been invisible all along, came into view, but only for a few seconds.
“I’ve arrived.”
Eun Jo, frozen at those words, only picked up her handbag after the backseat door had opened.
“Thank you… I, wasn’t I going to the company?”
The greeting was directed at the doorman in uniform who had opened the car door. The question was aimed at the driver who had stepped out.
Eun Jo, who had thrown her head back, looked up at the tall hotel building.
“I was informed to bring you here.”
“…Ah.”
“If there’s anything uncomfortable for you, I can contact Secretary Kang.”
“No, it’s okay.”
“Well, then let’s go over there.”
“No, just let me know where it is. I’ll go alone.”
Eun Jo, who had extended her hand, closed her eyes and offered a kind smile.
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‘Scene of Paradise.’
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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