However, Kim Seungho paid no attention to such reactions. Holding the bill, he stood up and blocked the way in front of Im Nayoon.

“Attorney Im, can’t you have just one more drink before you leave?”

“No, I’m a bit tired today.”

“Oh, we haven’t finished the wrap-up dinner. Since we’ve met, let’s do it together. Right?”

With an appealing smile, Kim Seungho, who elongated his handsome eyebrows, was impressive. Im Nayoon let out a forced laugh.

“Well, actually… I wanted to get closer to Attorney Im.”

“Really? Let’s meet separately next time.”

“But since we’ve met like this, it would be nice to talk more. It’s a shame. Attorney Kwon, as the leader in the situation room, could you say a word? Yes?”

Kim Seungho, who seemed to want to stay with them a little longer, blushed shyly as if he were being timid.

Unable to meet Im Nayoon’s gaze directly, and with a subtle skinship, touching her back of the hand and arm.

Im Nayoon was not unaware of that sign. Kim Seungho’s awkward seduction was even more awkward and fresh.

“Attorney Im, I won’t detain you for long.”

“Just let go moderately, okay? A junior is making this request.”

Reluctantly siding with Junhwi’s reaction, Kim Seungho seemed delighted as if he were about to jump.
Why is Kwon Junhwi acting like this today? Im Nayoon scanned Junhwi with a puzzled look, and her eyes met with Kim Seungho’s. At that moment, his big eyes folded, and he smiled broadly.

Cute. He looks like a high school student just before confessing.

“Ah…”

Pressured once again, Im Nayoon nodded unconsciously. Kim Seungho didn’t miss this opportunity.

“Then, let’s go!”

Well, let’s see if Junhwi heard those rumors. It wouldn’t be bad.

“Just wait a moment; I’ll be out soon.”

Reluctantly agreeing, Im Nayoon’s followers behind her shot disappointed glances.

It’s just that she has to go with those two to an awkward place. What can you do, Attorney Im is too soft-hearted. It must be the meaning of such concerns.

“Go ahead! I’ll guide you to a nice place!”

Kim Seungho, who was excited alone, Junhwi, whose mind was unknown, and Im Nayoon pretending to be embarrassed.

And so, this peculiar second-round drinking party was formed.

A bar in the hotel basement. Thanks to the dim atmosphere and narrow tables, they could sit closer to each other.

Liquor was going back and forth in straight shots. Kim Seungho was mainly chatting, while the other two played the role of listeners.

” So, I thought about it and chose Lo & Yul.”

Kim Seungho finished his modest story and smiled at Im Nayoon.

So fearless for his age. Im Nayoon, who replied with a slightly raised corner of her mouth, swallowed a laugh and took a sip of her drink.

“Now, Attorney Im, tell us your story.”

“Me? What story do I have?”

“The story about Hong Kong! Or what you do on your days off, your favorite food or movie, just… I want to hear about Attorney Im.”

“Why are you curious about Attorney Kim?”

“Well… that’s…”

His face, which was fine even after drinking, suddenly turned bright red. Kim Seungho shook his head deeply and played with his glass.

In an instant, the air’s flow became subtle. Eventually, Im Nayoon couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“Let’s go outside.”

As if he couldn’t stand this ticklish atmosphere, Junhwi stood up abruptly. It was when Im Nayoon also picked up her handbag to follow Junhwi.

“Don’t go, Attorney Im.”

Kim Seungho urgently grabbed Im Nayoon’s hem as she tried to leave. Soon, he hastily let go.

“Oh, sorry, sorry! I think I’m drunk.”

Even if it’s okay, Kim Seungho continued to apologize. Then he suddenly looked at Im Nayoon.

The boyish eyes disappeared somewhere, and his deep and intense gaze momentarily seemed to draw Im Nayoon in.

A strange current flowed between them.

“But still… don’t go. Just stay with me.”

Kim Seungho, who gently bit his lip, made his red lips glisten.

What’s this atmosphere? While Im Nayoon hesitated, Junhwi had already left. Kim Seungho erased his previous appearance and stylishly downed his glass.

“You seem drunk. Shouldn’t you stop drinking?”

“Are you worried about me?”
“Do you want to hear my worries? Let’s assume that’s the case.”

“When I’m with Attorney Im, I keep getting nervous… I feel like I should have a drink or something.”

“Why are you so tense?”

Kim Seungho’s one-dimensional flirting wasn’t bad with its sweet taste. Im Nayoon became increasingly interested in Kim Seungho.

“I might be rude. I apologize in advance.”

“What?”

Laughter erupted. The alcohol seemed particularly strong today. Kim Seungho, who quickly refilled Im Nayoon’s empty glass, was prompt.

“Do you usually laugh this much?”

“When did I?”

“You keep laughing. It suits you really well because you laugh so nicely. Your dimples are pretty too.”

Kim Seungho, deliberately leaning his head on one arm like a confident person, stared intently at Im Nayoon.

Under the dim lighting, his reddened eye area shone. The serious Kim Seungho was like a perfect sculpture boasting ideal proportions and beauty that could be found in an art museum.

“In fact, I heard a rumor that Attorney Im was hurt after hearing that Attorney Kwon was engaged.”

Kim Seungho slowly let out a sigh with a languid voice. Im Nayoon’s gaze stuck to his lips, which were redder than her eye area.

“Indeed, I won’t stand a chance.”

“What do you mean?”

“No, nothing.”

Answering with a refusal, Kim Seungho, who exhaled lightly, ruffled his hair and swept it back.

It seems like he came to observe Kwon Junhwi but ended up in a more interesting situation. Im Nayoon smirked and looked at Kim Seungho intently.

“I drank for no reason. You might think what I’m saying sounds like a joke because I’m drunk.”

“It’s not necessarily like that. There’s something called tipsy sincerity.”

“I respect you, Attorney Im. So, I want to get closer.”

Phew. Kim Seungho, who was pushing his words in one breath, puffed his cheeks with a gust of wind.

It was amusing. A gaze innocent enough to be thickly seductive when the heart decides to indulge, a charm opposite to that of a wild beast like Kwon Junhwi, caught her attention.

“I want to get closer.”

Im Nayoon didn’t take her eyes off Kim Seungho, even as she emptied her glass.

It was the first time she encountered a cute type like this, like a herbivore, among the usually fierce guys like Kwon Junhwi.

Fresh and new stimulation. She liked that.

“Are you completely separated from each other then?”

There was an impulse to gently spread Kim Seungho’s puckered lips. Im Nayoon smiled sweetly without affirming or denying anything.