“I would like you, as the managing partner, to personally apologize to my secretary, Kim Yeon Woo, regarding the unpleasantness involving Park Hyun Soo, the vice president of C Pharmaceutical.”
“……Hmm.”
Surprised by Jun Hwi’s unexpected request, the managing partner sighed and bought time with his tea.
However, seeing Jun Hwi’s persistent gaze, he reluctantly nodded.
“I didn’t expect you to be such a romantic. I only had good intentions, trying to connect a young man and woman. I didn’t know about the depth of your relationship.”
“Make sure to promise that such incidents won’t happen again when you apologize.”
Jun Hwi, resolute, was not interested in hearing the managing partner’s excuses.
“It’s really unexpected, the two of you. She seems diligent and handles herself well, but… she’s just ordinary.”
“……”
A slight crack appeared in Jun Hwi’s impassive facade.
“Does Kim Yeon Woo know about your family background?”
“I won’t answer unnecessary questions.”
The managing partner, Kim Ju Hwan, slyly prodded at Jun Hwi’s sore spot.
Yeon Woo’s connection to him, with the backdrop of his family’s status as one of South Korea’s top conglomerates, was the only aspect he found worrying.
While other aspects could change with effort, one’s lineage couldn’t. Of course, he would protect and shield her from being hurt by the harsh realities of that world.
But whether she would willingly bear the suffocating weight of being associated with ‘the Chaebol, Joosung Group’ was something Jun Hwi was not sure about.
Confident in all other aspects, emotions remained a complex territory for him, especially when it came to Yeon Woo, who always surpassed everything in his life.
He resolved never to let her sit crying on the street again, but the thought of her suffering again because of him made even the confident Jun Hwi hesitate.
“Will Kim Yeon Woo meet the standards of your grandfather? How will she cross such a huge mountain? I’m really worried.”
The managing partner, noticing Jun Hwi’s rigidity, threw out a sarcastic concern.
“This is irrelevant to the reason for our meeting today.”
“I know what you mean. I’m just worried about the difficult path you’re choosing.”
You know I care about you. The managing partner added a kind smile, but Jun Hwi’s gaze grew colder.
Then the managing partner quickly picked up the phone.
“Send Kim Yeon Woo to my office when she’s free today.”
“That’s settled then,” the managing partner signaled with his eyes after hanging up.
“I trust you’ll apologize properly. Now, I must leave.”
“Sure, sure, go back to your busy work. And, Mr. Managing Partner…”
As Jun Hwi stood up, his towering silhouette filled the room. The managing partner involuntarily looked up at him.
“I will no longer handle any cases involving C Pharmaceutical. Please take note.”
“……”
The managing partner, momentarily speechless, was left calculating the implications. Essentially, Jun Hwi was advising the firm to completely sever ties with C Pharmaceutical.
With Jun Hwi refusing to advise them, who would dare take on a client discarded by him?
Choosing the lesser evil, the managing partner decided to let go of the relatively weaker C Pharmaceutical over confronting the might of Joosung Group, the number one conglomerate.
“Understood, Lawyer Kwon.”
As Jun Hwi left, only the cold sound of his footsteps echoed in the managing partner’s office.
After her visit to the managing partner’s office, Yeon Woo returned to her desk, feeling bewildered.
She had braced herself for another absurd request, ready to fiercely retort and then hide behind Jun Hwi. But to her surprise, the situation turned out quite differently.
This time, the managing partner had apologized, sincerely bowing his head, regretting his rudeness last time. Considering how she had been wrongly implicated in the hotel incident with Ha Tae Beom, a mere apology couldn’t erase all the mental anguish. Yet, she couldn’t ignore such earnest plea for forgiveness from someone of his stature.
Yeon Woo, soft-hearted as she was, ended up repeatedly bowing and reassuring him that it was alright and to stop.
Although not completely relieved, she didn’t want to waste more good days being downcast over unpleasant events. Moreover, having her dedicated attorney, Kim Yeon Woo, the top-notch lawyer, by her side bolstered her confidence.
‘Is this the Kwon Jun Hwi magic?’
She had been anxious confiding in him, fearing he might impulsively confront Ha Tae Beom like during the Cha Han Bin incident. Fortunately, Jun Hwi exhibited incredible patience, though he seemed ready to burst and seize Ha Tae Beom at any moment.
Yeon Woo promised to leave all the aftermath to Jun Hwi and focus on healing her emotional wounds. That decision made everything seem lighter and easier to deal with, including the fear and trauma from that day.
And unexpectedly, she even received a sincere apology from the managing partner.
It felt like a day when everything was falling into place perfectly.
‘Today’s a day for an early leave!’
Eager to share the day’s happenings with Jun Hwi, Yeon Woo excitedly returned to her work, planning to finish quickly.
But then, while checking her emails, a title caught her eye.
[Emergency Notice Regarding C Pharmaceutical (Security Level: S)]Ugh, that dreaded C Pharmaceutical! Seems like they haven’t completely exited her life yet.
Muttering under her breath, Yeon Woo clicked on the email.
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
