“…Anyway, do as I say. If the Jo Young side withdraws its investment as things stand, you won’t be able to handle it.”
“[Dash]Whether I can handle it or not is something we’ll see in due time.”
“What?”
“[Dash]It’s not like there’s only one contractor out there. Do as you please.”
“The contractor has already been changed once. There’s already been a delay in the schedule because of that. If it gets any more delayed…”
“[Dash]That’s based on the Vice President’s plan.”
Jong Woong’s words were interrupted by Jae Oh, who after a brief conversation with someone else, spoke up.
“[Dash]Check your email.”
Jong Woong checked his inbox.
A new email had arrived, attached with a new proposal.
His eyes trembled as he looked through it.
“What is this…”
The concept matched with ongoing store contacts, and the design had been confirmed in its final version. And now, a new proposal amidst all this.
“Why on earth would you bring such an implausible proposal… Sigh…”
Seeing the traces of all his efforts so far completely erased from the proposal, Jong Woong clenched his fist.
“Is this for real… Are you out of your mind?!”
Jae Oh calmly retorted.
“[Dash]As for the losses due to the change in concept, I plan to cover them all. Is there a problem?”
Jong Woong was at a loss for words against such audacity.
Taking a deep breath, he managed to suppress his bubbling anger.
“Fine, let’s say you can pull this off. But if you keep disrespecting Chairman Kwon like this, no one will want to build TK Tower, got it?”
It was a statement he could make because the Jo Young Group had formidable influence in the construction sector.
He knew even this kid wasn’t unaware of it, but why was he acting so audacious?
At this point, he wished that for once, this guy would be taught a lesson. Yet, an icily calm voice replied.
“[Dash]Ah, so you wanted to keep Chairman Kwon in good spirits, and that’s why you’re arranging a marriage with his daughter?”
Jong Woong’s eyes widened in shock.
His hand holding the phone tightened.
He had anticipated that this might be discovered eventually, but he thought it would be after he had set up a separate space with Ho Yeon.
Up until now, all he had said to Jae Oh was that the Jo Young Group Chairman favored him, so Jong Woong tried to respond as calmly as possible.
“[Dash]What are you talking about?”
Jae Oh’s lips drew into a cold line.
“Regardless, I have no intention of going back on my decision.”
“[Dash]Han Jae Oh.”
Though a voice attempting to deter his decision echoed, Jae Oh remained undeterred.
“[Dash]Oh, and the implausible proposal you’re looking at was submitted by Su Han.”
Jong Woong’s eyes widened upon hearing his son’s name.
Su Han submitted it?
“[Dash]I thought you should know.”
With a sly, almost mocking tone, Jong Woong’s face hardened.
In that moment, he felt as though both he and his son were being played with.
“[Dash]Beep, beep, beep, beep….”
Hearing the call ended, Jong Woong’s face contorted in anger.
Throwing the phone in his hand, he gritted his teeth and spat out a coarse curse.
“That damn…!”
How should he deal with this audacious brat?
Jong Woong’s clenched fist trembled with the urge to act.
Meanwhile, having ended the call with Jong Woong, Jae Oh turned to Woo Jong beside him.
“Have you contacted Ye Eun Construction?”
“Yes, they want to meet immediately.”
Jae Oh checked the time before giving an order.
“Tell them I’ll be there in 30 minutes.”
“Alright, I’ll have the car ready.”
“Good. You take that one.”
“Pardon? Just me?”
Woo Jong asked, puzzled, since they had always moved together.
However, Jae Oh didn’t answer, grabbing his car keys and walking past Woo Jong.
Exiting his office, Jae Oh headed straight for Chae Yoon’s desk.
The closer he got, the more the round head peeking over the partition came into view.
Even her slightly exposed crown was adorable, making the corners of his mouth rise unconsciously.
How could every aspect of her not be cute?
Eager to see Chae Yoon’s face, Jae Oh quickened his pace. His approach was far from silent, yet Chae Yoon remained unaware of his presence.
“……”
Jae Oh, who was about to call out to her, stopped. He just stared at Chae Yoon, who rested her chin on her hands like a flower stand.
Those wrapped-up eyes deep in thought, the lips slightly bitten, and the rosy cheeks.
Taking in her appearance, for some reason, he felt he could see right into her thoughts, and his throat tightened.
Oh, how he yearned to be alone with her this very moment.
Feeling a thirst building up, Jae Oh knocked on Chae Yoon’s partition.
Upon hearing the soft knock, Chae Yoon’s eyes opened.
Jae Oh looked at a surprised Chae Yoon and said,
“Let’s go.”
His smiling face carried a hint of mischief.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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