Even though he usually seemed indifferent, the passion and cheers fixed in his deep eyes that were smoothly wet were clearly visible to Yeon Woo.

The man, who had no way of revealing his emotions other than necessary words, wanted to share the joy of the results with Yeon Woo at this moment.

“I’ll be back.”
This expression was also the first since she had been in charge of him.

‘I’ll be back’… The dictionary meaning of coming back here where they originally were after a brief separation shook Yeon Woo.

When he looked straight at people and said that, she almost mistook it. It was as if he and Yeon Woo had always been together, it was natural and brazen.

“……”
The resolve to somehow be branded and expelled, was pushed far back due to the ripples caused by a deeply thrown word.

Instead of responding, Yeon Woo bit her lips and averted her eyes first. She couldn’t even properly see him leaving the office.

“Director, you really are the best secretary I’ve ever seen and heard.”
“Why so, Ji Eun?”
“It’s not like that. I was so moved yesterday that I couldn’t sleep! I thought I did a good job as a secretary.”
“Why is that?”
From the morning, Ji Eun praised Yeon Woo to the level of a fan club executive. Even if it’s embarrassing, it was intriguing.

When asked, Ji Eun said she was so impressed with sending Kwon Jun Hwi, who was in a mess yesterday, safely.

“After all, perhaps because you have been with Attorney Kwon for a long time, the two of you breathe together smoothly! Your teamwork is excellent. I realized that having a broad perspective and looking at the bigger picture are virtues necessary for a secretary! I’ve learned properly.”
It’s not that grand. Yeon Woo added, laughing out loud.

“You, Ji Eun, will do all of that in the future. I haven’t been in charge for long.”
“Then the two of you are indeed a dream pair!”
Oh, please.

“From the look in Attorney Kwon’s eyes when he looks at the director, there is a sense of infinite trust and solidity.”
“Ji Eun, that’s enough.”
“Yes.”
Before it was too late, Yeon Woo managed to put the brakes on Ji Eun’s imagination.

The morning hours quickly passed while receiving looks of respect and adoration from Ji Eun that lay somewhere in between.

Then… the time finally came.

The meeting between Yoon Ji Woo, the human resources development director of B Construction, and Attorney Kwon Jun Hwi.

“Director, I’ve set up the client meeting in the conference room as you instructed!”
“Alright, I’ll go check it out.”
Yeon Woo glanced at the clock and reconfirmed the reluctant schedule.

It was soon time for Yoon Ji Woo to arrive at Roan Yul. As a client of Attorney Kwon Jun Hwi.

“Yeon Woo, are you still a deputy? Haven’t you been here for a long time? When will you be promoted?”
As expected, as soon as he arrived, he found the most painful spot and sprinkled salt on it.

While firmly pressing the nameplate ‘Deputy Kim Yeon Woo’ placed on Yeon Woo’s seat.

“Every time I see your desk in the corridor, it’s really funny. It reminds me of when we were in school. It’s like the place of someone who was kicked out for causing trouble during class! A thinking chair or something.”
Even in the short moment of moving to the conference room, Yoon Ji Woo’s ability to provoke everyone nearby was outstanding. He laughed while spouting misunderstandings about the secretary’s work.

As a result, even the other secretary colleagues secretly glared at him once.

The messenger window must be exploding. They’d be asking what kind of girl he was with no concept.

“Whose coffee beans are these? I can’t drink it if it’s acidic.”
“Well, then don’t drink it.”
“Roan Yul’s service has really declined. Can’t you even choose the coffee beans? My dad used to say that in the past, you were even allowed to choose the brand of mineral water.”

Yeon Woo, while tidying up the courtesy cup of coffee she had offered, found her patience reaching its limit.

“Shall I call for Lawyer Cha Han Bin?”
“Oh, no! Lower your voice.”
As if hearing an alarm, Yoon Ji Woo cowered and sealed her lips. Yeon Woo’s extraordinary measure to keep Ji Woo quiet worked.

“We make sure to separate our personal and professional lives. We don’t look for each other in such places. Han Bin Oppa is also busy.”
Yoon Ji Woo seemed to be really out of her mind.

Even though she had a boyfriend, her attention towards other men was something that Yeon Woo just couldn’t understand.

Or maybe, did she still think that she was an easy target?

Did she still believe that her old habit of coveting things that she couldn’t have would still work?

“Hello, Lawyer. We’ve met before, haven’t we?”
Whether or not she knew about Yeon Woo’s turmoil, Ji Woo greeted Kwon Jun Hwi, who was entering the conference room, with a fresh greeting.

Looking back, she felt that she should have given him a headsup.

That client from B Construction is actually someone the lawyer has seen before. She is plotting to try and ensnare him in any way possible, so be careful.

But she couldn’t think of where to start or what to explain.

Saying ‘That love triangle, affair drama.’ would be ridiculous, and it would be weird for Yeon Woo to introduce him to his lover without Cha Han Bin’s introduction.

Even if she told him, it’s not like Kwon Jun Hwi would refuse a business meeting. In the first place, there was no reason why those two shouldn’t be involved in work.

The feeling of unease and discomfort was all on Yeon Woo. Moreover, if Ji Woo becomes a client of Roan Yul, she would have to swallow her pride and treat her respectfully anyway.

‘They’ve met now, they’ll handle it.’
Lawyer Kwon, of all people, doesn’t include a single gram of personal feelings in his work.

Yeon Woo made a light bow to Jun Hwi, who was entering the conference room, and closed the door as she left.

“Our next meeting can be casual while having a meal. Do you like Western food, Lawyer? Or Korean? I know a few fine dining places.”
“I’ll find a suitable place.”
Yoon Ji Woo’s hightoned laughter echoed from the end of the hallway.

After the meeting, Kwon Jun Hwi and Yoon Ji Woo passed the narrow hallway side by side.

“Anyway, it’s my first time in a law firm’s conference room. Hmm, it’s similar to a regular company?”
“Is that so?”
The bright coral blouse Ji Woo wore by Jun Hwi’s side fluttered in rhythm with her steps, brushing against Jun Hwi’s arm precariously.

“In dramas, the lawyers’ rooms are usually big and glamorous? So I thought we would be having a meeting in your room, not a conference room.”

Yeon Woo had endured her share of blatant nonsense. It had been years since Ji Woo had been dating Han Bin, so it was impossible that she hadn’t once been to his office.

Now, her tactics were just poorly contrived and laughable. Yeon Woo snickered quietly so as not to be heard.

“Would you like to see my office since you’re here?”
“Oh, can I?”
“Over here.”
Jun Hwi, who had accurately discerned Ji Woo’s intentions, led her towards his office. As a lawyer, it would have been difficult for him to refuse, as he was always accommodating to his clients.

Perhaps he was curious as well? About what she was trying to accomplish with her strange and blatantly obvious tactics.

They turned their steps back towards Jun Hwi’s office. Yeon Woo paused her work to follow the two with her eyes.

Regardless of her resolve to ignore them, Yeon Woo found her gaze involuntarily fixated on the pair.

And, as expected, Ji Woo did not disappoint.

“Ahh!”
A sudden scream mixed with Ji Woo’s exaggerated whining resonated.

Yeon Woo, startled, along with the new recruit and the other secretaries, rushed over.

There she was, sitting on the floor right in front of Jun Hwi’s office, rubbing her leg and wearing a pained expression.

One of her limitededition spring stiletto heels from a luxury brand, which had been clicking elegantly, lay stripped next to her, just rolling around.

Seeing this, it was more than evident what Ji Woo’s pathetic intention was.

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