At that time, the overseas construction department had completed the construction of a large shopping mall in Colombia, but a significant problem arose afterward. Although there was nothing wrong with the building structure, the air conditioning frequently malfunctioned, causing disruptions in the operation of the shopping mall.

To avoid tampering with the construction materials, they replaced products like air conditioners with cheap ones and embezzled construction costs. Behind it all was Vice President Kwon.

The small business owners who had moved into the shopping mall sued the mall, and the shopping mall held KG Group’s overseas construction department responsible. Thanks to the cleverly concealed toxic clauses in the contract, KG Group could escape from the obligation to compensate.

However, Vice Chairman Kwon suggested that they should compensate at least some of it, and Chairman Kwon was furious. He showed the greatest hostility to his daughter-in-law, who had persuaded his son to make such a decision. Due to this, Chairman Kwon still regarded his daughter-in-law unfavorably.
―That’s right. Your mother is the kind of person who would survive even if you leave her in the African savannah. She’s lucky too.

A few days ago, Chairman Kwon described his first daughter-in-law, uttering the word “heavenly fortune.” Why did he say that? Jeho felt uneasy, thinking that what he suspected might turn out to be true.

At that moment, Claire’s gaze went beyond Jeho’s shoulder.

“Oh? Isn’t that Minwoo? The person next to him seems to be his girlfriend?”

Upon Claire’s words, Jeho immediately turned his head backward. Instead of Minwoo, his gaze went to the woman standing next to him. Even though it was her back, he could recognize her immediately.

Yuri?

Jeho’s eyes narrowed as he looked at her.

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Terrifyingly, Minwoo made Jeho and Claire the topic of conversation.

“It seems like the two are meeting again. Considering he came to Korea to meet his older brother.”

“Seems like it.”

Maintaining a poker face, Yuri picked up the glass a few times, but it seemed like her hand was trembling, so she put it down again. She couldn’t show any signs of wavering in front of Minwoo. To calm herself, Yuri slowly took a breath. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t endure it.

She had decided not to care about meeting anyone overseas. However, when she was staying in Korea, she had promised herself to focus on him. How could this happen?

In her confused mind, Minwoo’s voice flowed in.

“Do you want to order wine?”

“Huh? Oh, sure.”

Without noticing the smile on Minwoo’s lips, Yuri lightly agreed.

Finding Yuri’s officetel address and receiving a report that Jeho met Claire at the same time might have been an excellent opportunity to approach Yuri. To fuel the suspicion toward Jeho and approach Yuri naturally, he decided to use the chance.

Smoothly finishing the first glass of wine with appetizers, Minwoo brought up a casual conversation.

“Yuri, if it’s okay with you, we don’t have to cancel our marriage.”

“What are you talking about? I heard that Chairman opposed this time.”

“That’s not true. If you’re okay with it, Grandfather won’t keep opposing until the end. So…”

“Minwoo.”

Yuri coldly interrupted Minwoo.

“I went to the wedding hall that day, and you didn’t come.”

“You said you understood. I definitely told you when we talked.”

“Then what should I say to the person who said they would handle it in the Philippines? I considered it in my own way.”

“Yuri, knowing how much I love you…”

“Minwoo.”

Yuri interrupted his words again.

“I came here as a friend, not as your fiancée. If you keep coming like this, it’s burdensome, and we can’t meet anymore. Not for meals, drinks, or coffee. Even if you say you’ll meet with Hyunkyung. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
Minwoo looked at Yuri with a dazed expression. She looked so beautiful with her cold, glaring gaze that it was almost offensive. In reality, this resolute rejection was part of Yuri’s charm.

“Chae Yuri, you’re really cold.”

“Let’s enjoy the wine, have a delicious meal, and part ways. Okay?”

“Sure.”

Minwoo nodded at Yuri like a gentle Golden Retriever. Only then did Yuri, who had been holding her breath, fill her emptied glass with wine.

Jeho and Claire, sitting in the hall, were bothering him, but since he had arrived much earlier, he was sure they would have finished their meal and left by now. Would the two spend the night together tonight? Jeho, not knowing if Yuri had seen him, continued to pretend he was still in Changwon.

“Ha, utterly disgraceful.”

Even though I unintentionally blurted out my inner thoughts, I didn’t want to pay attention. Yuri gulped down her wine, pouring it into the empty glass again. When Minwoo filled her glass again, he looked at her with worried eyes.

“Yuri, drink slowly.”

“My throat is a bit dry.”