However, the fatal flaw was that his secretary happened to be Kim Yeonwoo.

This guy, like a calf, annoyingly stuck by Yeonwoo’s side, irritatingly calling ‘Director, Director’ every time.

“Thank you for the opportunity, Attorney Kwon!”

“What opportunity did I give? I’m giving you the opportunity to learn.”

“It’s an opportunity to learn the work.”

Junhwi’s mouth twisted.

Instead of leaving him by Yeonwoo’s side and leaving the seat empty, it would be better to take him on a business trip.

······Actually, he tried to take Kim Seungho to Shanghai, fearing that he might stick to Yeonwoo like a burr.

It was impossible to lose two personnel from the situation room, so the attempt failed.

Junhwi, who stared at him closely, didn’t know what Junhwi was thinking, but when Kim Seungho met his gaze, he smiled gently.

“Do your job, Lawyer Kim.”

“Yes.”

“The opinion letter?”

“I’ve sent a draft via email, Attorney.”

Is there anything you don’t like? He was carefully searching through the mailbox for any speck of dust.
“I’ve sent the draft via email, Attorney.”

Searching for anything displeasing, he meticulously combed through the mailbox. Junhwi’s phone vibrated briefly.

[Soju!] [I want to drink soju]

Followed by an emoticon of a dog holding a liquor bottle.

He picked an emoticon that seemed just like himself. Junhwi’s eyes softened for a moment.

He tapped the phone screen lightly with his relaxed eyes.

Junhwi, too, had expressions. It was a rare sight.

“······.”

The only one who noticed the change that even Junhwi himself didn’t realize was Im Nayoon. Looking at Junhwi, Im Nayoon, who was chewing her bright red lips, stood up and left the situation room.

Waist. Legs. Shoulders. There was no part of her body that wasn’t sore. Yeonwoo dragged her heavy body into the lobby on her way to work.

This was all because of that man who tormented Yeonwoo tremendously the night before her business trip, using the excuse that it was the last one before going on a business trip.

‘Should I stop? Should I quit?’

‘I might go crazy because I like it. Kim Yeonwoo.’

‘Speak properly. How can I help you? Huh?’

Kwon Junhwi’s low voice, whispering until dawn, still seemed to stick to her ears.

He speaks so tenderly. What he does, oh! Yeonwoo closed her eyes tightly, swaying her head with a headache.

‘Please don’t do this on weekdays!’

She had to go to work the next day.

She stood up with a tingling waist and tapped herself, but Kim Seungho approached.

“Director Yeonwoo! Good morning.”

“Hello, Attorney Kim.”

Kim Seungho smiled brightly, revealing his handsome face. The whole lobby felt brighter. The surrounding female employees were all surprised. Yeonwoo had to hold back her laughter.

They seemed to be paying attention to Kim Seungho while pretending not to look.

Although she saw him every day now and had gotten used to him, to others, he was still the handsome representative of Ro & Yul.

“Um, can I brag a bit?”

While trying to take the elevator, Kim Seungho approached and whispered in a low voice. It seemed to be about a romantic story.

“Yesterday was my girlfriend and my 1st-anniversary. We went to JS Hotel.”

“Oh, that’s a hard-to-book place, right?”

“I booked it a month ago. Want to see the pictures?”

Kim Seungho looked like he couldn’t hide his excitement about the success of the event I prepared.

The elevator arrived just in time. Yeonwoo and Kim Seungho stood close together in the corner, and he whispered to her again. It seemed to be about a dating story.

“Isn’t my only bragging place Director Yeonwoo?”

For some reason, Kim Seungho was hiding his dating fact. So, Yeonwoo also kept his secret.

“Yes. Feel free to brag anytime.”

They both laughed and got off the elevator amicably.

It was the start of ‘Children’s Day’ on the 17th floor without Kwon Junhwi.
Coffee time and chitchat in the hallway were unusually enjoyable and peaceful. Even the new lawyers regained their energy after a long time. Once again, they realized how tremendous Kwon Junhwi’s presence was.

Yeonwoo was also immersed in her work, enjoying the serene atmosphere. It was then that a messenger popup from a colleague appeared.

[Sorry, Yeonwoo ㅠㅠ]

The lunch plans with colleagues were canceled because they were busy with sudden meetings and work. There were originally four people, including Yeonwoo, but the other three all had unexpected meetings and work, making it difficult to gather today.

[It happened unexpectedly] [It’s okay! Let’s set a date again next time!]

It would have been fun to chat after a long time. Although regrettable, Yeonwoo accepted it willingly due to work.

So, where should they solve lunch? The company cafeteria didn’t have a great menu.

A glance at the clock indicated the start of lunchtime. With the thought of going out first, Yeonwoo grabbed her wallet and stood up.

Turning into a hidden corner from Gwanghwamun Boulevard, there was a hidden pho place with amazing broth.

On a summer day with the buzzing sound of cicadas, despite the scorching weather, she somehow craved for hot and flavorful broth like a frog. Yeonwoo’s steps headed towards the pho place.

Blocking the hot summer sun with her hand, she entered the store. When someone asked how many people, she was about to answer.

“Uh······.”

Inside the store were colleagues who had taken seats first.

Three people gathered at a table, chatting away, excluding Yeonwoo.

“Sorry, I’ll come next time.”

Feeling awkward, Yeonwoo exited the restaurant.

Why did she want to escape? It felt like peeking at something she shouldn’t have.

They all said they couldn’t eat together because they had to prepare for a meeting, had to stop by the bank, or weren’t feeling well. There were certainly various reasons why they couldn’t have lunch together.

But why were they all laughing and gathering so warmly? It seemed strange that everyone was laughing and talking happily except for Yeonwoo.

It didn’t feel like a peaceful lunch. Various thoughts crossed her mind.

What did I do wrong to my colleagues? Did I look annoying?

Maybe they planned a surprise event.

It could be a coincidence! Perhaps everyone, like Yeonwoo, coincidentally wanted to eat pho on this hot day, and so the three coincidences overlapped.

······Even such unreasonable thoughts. Yeonwoo laughed bitterly and walked into any noticeable snack bar.

Besides the confusion, a sense of loneliness overwhelmed her. As she toyed with the ordered tteokbokki without eating, a message from him appeared on her phone screen.

[How are you? About lunch] [Yes. I was fine]

“······.”

The hands that were mechanically typing a reply stopped.

No. Actually, I wasn’t okay. I’m too upset.

She couldn’t say that honestly. It would only whine to him from a distance, and there would be no resolution.

[I’m about to eat lunch soon. How about you, Attorney? Even if you’re busy, take care of yourself.]