The girl, who was led by my mom, entered the director’s room and found a boy standing far away, grinned, and waved with her small hand, saying ‘hello.’

It was clear that she didn’t know the sad future.

That day, that moment, was the beginning… and he thought it would last forever.

“It ended like this.”

Expressionless, Jaeha put the ring deep into his pocket.

Eddie Kang, a very gentlemanly, cultured, and unexcitable man.

As Kwon Jaeha’s secretary, of course, and for the past few days, he had been wearing a mask.

He treated everyone with a calm smile, suppressing the anger he occasionally felt, but the reason for his anger was undoubtedly the damned ring and the wicked Wang Nana.

Even if he teases people, there is a limit. He might come to his senses even if he gets hit more. Try messing with him; he’ll show you how he can break you into pieces.”
I thought a thunderbolt would strike after Brandon left, but Kwon Jaeha was strange.

Far from being angry, he silently immersed himself in work as if nothing had happened.

With empty eyes, he created colorless and scentless days.

So, Kang Secretary made up his mind.

To trace the problematic ring personally. To gather evidence and deliver a harsher punishment.

The Kang Secretary, contemplating the ‘harsher punishment,’ is currently sipping coffee.

The location is DL Department Store’s Luxury Goods Section, VIP room.

The high-end jewelry brand ‘Polin’ is exclusively available only here in Seoul.

According to the information already gathered, a senior manager in 2016 is now the current owner.

“Hello.”

When the appearing owner bowed, Kang Secretary nodded his head lightly, like anyone else would.

“Please have a seat. It seems the conversation will be long.”

Even his voice was as arrogant as anyone’s.

Late at night.

Kim Namhee, holding the phone, was enjoying gossip like any middle-aged woman.

The day she had dinner with Eunjo, she sent a long email to her friend in the United States.

And today, she received a call from that friend.

The caller was Kwon Jaeha’s grandmother. The queen of a conglomerate recognized even in the United States, Janis Alexis.

[As I mentioned before, Namhee is really witty. Maybe because she’s a writer or because she’s good at English, every time I feel that our conversations are enjoyable.] [I’m fortunate that I’m not the only one enjoying it.]

Namhee’s face was full of smiles.

[But, Seoul is in the early morning now, right? 2 a.m.? Am I holding Namhee for too long?] [No! It’s morning, but I usually wake up at this time. It’s 1 p.m. in New York, right?] [That’s right. But Namhee—since it’s late now, tell me honestly about this ‘dream’ thing.] [I thought you’d notice. That’s a delicate matter… but.]

As Namhee’s words trailed off, she heard Janis take a deep breath.

[Oh, this… Is my thought correct? Oh my!] [Janis, I can’t say for sure. Because I know how much you wish for a baby—honestly, I’m a bit worried.]

Not knowing the situation of Jaeha and Eunjo, Namhee wrote about the dream in the email.

She naturally brought up the topic, and when she offered to talk about it, Janis immediately understood.

Although she felt a bit regretful after sending the email, Namhee’s dream was clearly a premonition.

Namhee couldn’t forget the vivid and tempting shape of the bright red apple that she held in her arms.

[Most women can’t eat well. Eunjo was like that.] [Really? Was she having morning sickness?] [Oh, Janis. That’s not it. Ha… What if this is our private secret?] [It’s okay. Tell me the story as it is.] Janis was already elated as if she had already held her grandson, and Namhee let out a shallow sigh again.

[I ate the tangy lemon sherbet deliciously. Of course…??!!]

Oh no!! Suddenly, Min-ah, who had eaten two of those tangy sherbets, came to mind.

[Janis, let’s just wait and see for now. I’m really sorry, but I think I was a bit hasty.] [Namhee, did you suddenly lose confidence in your senses as a writer?]

Hahaha[—a hearty laughter—] was heard through the receiver. Well, how much would Janis Alexis be affected by such things again?

[Well, both are young and healthy, so they’ll have a baby soon.] [Then I have nothing more to wish for. But[—dash—] Namhee, we’re friends, right?] […What’s going on with Janis?] [Only Namhee knows. Actually…]

Meanwhile, Kyle, lying in the bedroom, watching his wife Janis on the phone.

Despite his wife’s gesture not to disturb, he also picked up the phone when he left the room.

Due to Janis’s request, he hesitated, but now he thought he had to inform his grandson.

[Grandpa!] [Kyle, did you wake me up while I was sleeping?] [No. There are a lot of documents to check. Speak, is grandma okay?]

Hearing the composed voice of his grandson, the old man’s voice trembled.

[Kyle… Come back to New York, as soon as possible.]

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!!!