Min Woo responded with vigor and stretched out his palm as if making a vow. Yul Li lightly nodded her head and put a piece of the cut steak in her mouth.

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The location Je Ho mentioned was not far from the restaurant by car. The two arrived and soon after, Je Ho also arrived. Watching Je Ho’s car slowly approach as he reduced speed, Yul Li gently bit her lower lip.

Had the pain improved enough for him to drive? Just until yesterday he had been taking painkillers….

As Je Ho’s car got closer, a heavy iron gate opened with a clatter, from between the ivycovered walls. Je Ho drove in first, followed by Min Woo. A completely different world unfolded behind the iron gate.

The mansion, built of glass and concrete, was like looking at a large gallery in modern architectural style. Next to the mansion, a glittering pool under soft lights met the glamorous Seoul night view as it cascaded down like a waterfall.

“What do you think?”
Je Ho, who had parked his car first, came up to the two getting out of the car.

“Well, it’s not bad.”
Internally impressed, Min Woo shrugged his shoulders maintaining an expressionless face. Je Ho turned his head and looked at Yul Li standing next to Min Woo.

“It seemed like you like the modern style.”
Despite not having worked together for long, it seemed Je Ho had noticed the style Yul Li preferred. Unfinished concrete walls, artificial materials like glass or steel harmonizing with natural materials like wood or stone, seams ending with right angles instead of curves. Except for its large scale, the mansion in front of them was the dream house Yul Li had always dreamed of.

Je Ho started explaining without waiting for Yul Li’s response.

“There’s a little more construction to be done, but it’s almost finished. You’ll be able to move in the week after next.”
“The owner of the house, do I know them?”
Min Woo looked around curiously. The person who could afford to build a mansion of this scale in the middle of Seoul wouldn’t be just any wealthy person. They would definitely be among the top ten in terms of wealth.

“Well, you might know them, or you might not.”
Je Ho responded with an indifferent face.

“Client information is confidential. Now, follow me.”
As he turned and walked towards the mansion, Min Woo quietly wrapped his arm around Yul Li’s waist. When she stiffened slightly, he persuaded her in a soft voice.

“The path isn’t fully constructed yet, it’s rough.”
Just as Min Woo said, the path to the mansion was covered in rugged gravel. If she had known, she wouldn’t have worn high heels, but rather flat shoes…. With no choice, Yul Li accepted Min Woo’s help and headed towards the mansion.

When Je Ho entered a password on the keypad, a cheerful notification sound rang and the massive pivot door, made of reinforced glass, opened. Yul Li momentarily held her breath at the sight that unfolded before her. The view inside was more than what she had imagined from outside.

“I’ll build your newlywed house in a way that you can see the entire view of Seoul too.”
Walking towards the living room’s glass wall that provided a full view of Seoul’s night lights, Je Ho explained.

“But doesn’t it take at least six months to build something of this level?”
Min Woo, as if it was his own house, asked in an excited voice.

“Your house is smaller in scale, so it will be quicker than this one.”
At the words ‘smaller in scale’, Min Woo’s mood soured and he opened his eyes wide momentarily. Then, he remembered what he had told Yul Li and forced a smile. They were meeting Je Ho to improve the mood, after all.

“This is the main kitchen.”
Once Je Ho finished speaking, he turned his back and led the two to the back of the living room.

Yul Li watched Je Ho’s retreating back as she walked ahead, a gentle frown creasing her forehead. Since they had entered the mansion, he hadn’t spared her a single glance. He had seemed worried when they got out of the car, as if asking if her drive was okay, but all he returned was a cold gaze.

The atmosphere was definitely different from yesterday. Why was that? She thought they had gotten a bit closer. Was that not the case? Had she been deluding herself? She couldn’t understand why the man who was gentle yesterday was so chilly today.

Yul Li’s face gradually darkened as she watched Je Ho, who wouldn’t even spare her a glance. As a result, she couldn’t pay attention to the conversation between the two men.

“…Yul Li?”
Min Woo called her a few times before she snapped out of her daze.

“Hmm?”
“Do you wish we had a wine room in our house too?”
“…Ah.”
Yul Li slowly blinked, looking at the wine room made of glass. She was about to answer when Min Woo’s phone rang. The expression on Min Woo’s face turned serious as he checked the caller.

“Sorry, I have to take this call….”
As Min Woo was looking around the house for a place to talk, Je Ho pressed a wall switch to open the sliding door leading to the garden.

“Thank you.”
With his phone in hand, Min Woo hurriedly headed towards the garden. Suddenly left alone, Yul Li swallowed in awkward silence. Je Ho, who until now hadn’t even spared her a glance, finally looked at her. When their eyes met, he finally smiled at her.

“Let’s take a look around slowly by ourselves. The call seems like it’s going to take a while….”
He spoke as if he knew who Min Woo was speaking to. Unconsciously, Yul Li’s gaze returned to Min Woo in the garden.

Who could it be?

Just by looking at Min Woo’s back, she could tell he was pleading with the person on the other side.

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[Ha, finally connected. Do you know how many times I left messages for Director No, Director Kwon?] A husky male voice flowed from the other end of the phone. It was President Park of Moa Development Industries. On the surface, they were a subcontractor of KG Group, but in reality, they were Min Woo’s funding line.

However, it was rare for President Park to come forward directly. He always communicated through his subordinates. But why did he call directly today?

“I’m sorry, President Park. I was a bit busy dealing with the mall accident.”
[I know. Director Kwon, you’ve been extremely busy lately. That’s why I’ve been patient. But this is not it.] “What do you mean by that….”
As if someone might be eavesdropping, Min Woo looked around in embarrassment.

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What’s going on?

Yul Li couldn’t move from her seat as she followed Je Ho, peering at Min Woo beyond the glass window. He looked very anxious. Considering Min Woo’s fearless attitude, could there be a big problem?

It doesn’t seem like it’s the chairman’s call…

Then, she heard a soft voice from behind.

“….Why.”
Je Ho, who had quietly approached from behind, reached out and pulled Yul Li towards him.

“Are you still shaking now?”
As their embraced figures faintly reflected on the window, Yul Li flinched in surprise. Je Ho whispered softly in her ear, lips lightly pressing her earlobe in a calming manner.

“Shh, it’s okay. They can’t see us outside.”
Suddenly, their gazes entwined through the glass window. An inscrutable smile hovered at the corners of Je Ho’s mouth as he looked at her intensely.

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