“Well… I haven’t thought about it in detail because I just wanted to express my thoughts today. I excluded the chemistry field because it seems like it’s not a size I can handle yet, judging by what you’re doing, Oppa.”
Whether Jae-oh agreed with what Chae-yoon said or not, he lowered his head slightly, lost in thought.
During a brief silence, his eyes blinked slowly as if trying to gauge something, then turned to Chae-yoon.
“What about the hotel business?”
His proposal made Chae-yoon’s eyes widen even more.
“As you said, handling the company of the master might be a bit overwhelming for you, and I think the hotel business is relatively okay.”
Chae-yoon, who agreed with Jae-oh’s words, nodded thoughtfully.
Taking a moment of silence to contemplate, Jae-oh, with a slow blink, directed his eyes at Chae-yoon as if measuring something.
“How about the hotel business?”
Upon Jae-oh’s suggestion, Chae-yoon’s large eyes became even rounder.
“As you said, I haven’t thought about it in detail because I just wanted to express my thoughts today, but I excluded the chemistry field because it seems like it’s not a size I can handle yet.”
Whether Jae-oh agreed with what Chae-yoon said or not, he lowered his head slightly, lost in thought.
However, the hotel business, which has just begun, was much easier to navigate, and thanks to that, it was just right for learning and mastering business acumen.
“When you say hotel, are you talking about the one you assigned to Yewoon Construction this time?”
“Yeah. The newly opened hotel is doing well, but it’s just the beginning. To increase the volume of the business and differentiate it from others, you need to plan and execute more delicately. From what I see, you are meticulous and can handle it. It’s not too overwhelming for you.”
Jae-oh spoke easily, but Chae-yoon knew that it was definitely not an easy task.
Her heart began to beat with both anticipation and anxiety.
“But I think doing it alone is impossible, so I’ll get some people to help you.”
“…”
“Who would be good…?”
Jae-oh, who was contemplating for a moment, picked up the internal phone next to the sofa.
“Get the personnel evaluation forms from the chairman’s secretary’s office.”
Not much time passed since he mentioned it, but as things seemed to progress rapidly and smoothly, a bewildered Chae-yoon just stared blankly at Jae-oh.
“Why do you look like that?”
“…”
“You said you want to do the job properly. Don’t you like it?”
Instead of answering, Chae-yoon shook her head left and right.
“But why aren’t you saying anything?”
It was because she was afraid of Jae-oh’s reaction to her bold ambition, which was not like an owner of a small cafe.
Unable to speak out her intentions, when Chae-yoon couldn’t open her mouth, Jae-oh lightly kissed her lips and said, comforting her, “You’re not doing it alone. You’re doing it with me.”
“…”
“I won’t let it proceed without my review, so don’t be too afraid.”
With words that seemed to read her mind, Chae-yoon’s pupils trembled.
For some time now, this man had been acting as if he could see all her thoughts. She still had no idea what Jae-oh was thinking or considering, but how could this man be like this?
In a strange feeling, as she silently observed his facial features, Jae-oh spoke again.
“If it fails, it’s my responsibility, so don’t worry too much.”
The slightly fearful feeling melted away.
Chae-yoon finally smiled.
“That’s even more burdensome.”
Feeling Chae-yoon’s tension easing, Jae-oh extended her lips and gently moved Chae-yoon’s hair behind her ear.
“Don’t you know my track record?”
So, without worrying about failure, he said to do whatever she wanted, and he would accept it all and handle the aftermath. His eyes, arrogant but confident, were eyes that could make worries and anxieties vanish in an instant.
Eyes that made her heart pound so fiercely—why, she didn’t know.
Maybe it was because of the anxiety she had felt all weekend.
Chae-yoon had comforted herself by convincing herself that if it was Han Jae-oh, he was different now from the one she worried about back then, so everything would be fine.
But now, she felt no anxiety that she had felt throughout the weekend.
It genuinely seemed okay. As long as this man was here.
Anything can be accomplished, and it seemed like the courage to overcome any difficulty was bubbling up in Chae-yoon’s eyes, shining brightly.
“Don’t just look at me like that; if you’re moved, hug me.”
As soon as Jae-oh finished speaking, instead of embracing him, Chae-yoon kissed his lips.
When their lips touched, Chae-yoon’s lips, which had always moved shyly, actively responded. As the stimulation increased, Jae-oh’s breath became rough.
The muscles supporting Chae-yoon’s weight all stiffened at once. Jae-oh’s hand, which was supporting her forehead, touched Chae-yoon’s waist.
Their positions quickly reversed.
As Chae-yoon lay on the sofa, she didn’t avoid Jae-oh’s eyes staring at her as if he could devour her.
In his clear gaze, sparks ignited.
The breaths, mingling urgently as they explored each other, didn’t cool down for a long time.
[Star icon]A simple table was set on the sofa table in front of Jung-woong, who was sitting.
Kyung-hee poured whiskey into an On the Rocks glass and handed it to Jung-woong, subtly opening the conversation.
“I heard the date for the shareholders’ meeting has been set.”
Jung-woong, who had been thinking about the shareholders’ meeting, frowned as he accepted the glass Kyung-hee handed to him.
“It happened as you wished, so why is your expression like that?”
“Because the suggestion to hold the shareholders’ meeting came out of that jerk’s mouth.”
“Jae-oh suggested it?”
Jung-woong nodded and took a sip of the whiskey.
“Why would he do that?”
Kyung-hee dismissed it with an indifferent tone.
“Even I think we should hold a shareholders’ meeting from our side since you left the company after fighting with your father.”
“It’s because you can’t stand that jerk’s expression.”
A sense of composure that didn’t matter how the situation unfolded.
That casual expression, which seemed unaffected by whatever happened, tormented Jung-woong today.
Jung-woong knew where Jae-oh’s composure came from.
‘Because he has nothing to lose.’
Watching Jae-oh succeed in consecutive businesses such as launching a brand and expanding subsidiaries after entering management, Jung-woong trailed behind him. He thought there would be at least a small weakness to catch as he followed Jae-oh’s achievements, considering the aggressive investments and potential risks involved.
However, contrary to expectations, he found no trace of any weaknesses in Jae-oh.
So, Jung-woong was aware that Jae-oh’s composure stemmed from the fact that he had nothing to lose.
“Jae-oh has always been like that. Stop caring and do your job.”
The slightly menacing tone made Jung-woong’s gaze turn to Kyung-hee.
When it came to matters related to Jae-oh, she was always more sensitive and cautious in her reactions and actions than me. It was unusual for the woman, who usually reacted indifferently today, and Jung-woong asked.
“Do you believe in anything?”
At that moment, Kyung-hee’s phone vibrated briefly.
「Madam, I’ve made an appointment with Congressman Choi.」
Kyung-hee’s lips stretched long as she checked the message.
[Stop making lame excuses and just ask for help.]How dare they.
Kyung-hee, who finally had the opportunity to press down on that nose, looked at Jung-woong and answered.
“Yes. I do.”
Her expression was filled with confidence.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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