He had seemed extremely sensitive since he began to rummage through the intern Seo Jin Woo’s desk… Shaking her head, Yoon Ju boarded the elevator to go down to the lobby.
Meanwhile, left alone in the empty office, Do Jin was glaring at the monitor. In the darkened office, only Do Jin’s desk was illuminated by a fluorescent lamp.
“Why, it’s not there. Why!”
It was strange. He had found a potential weakness, but no matter how much he searched, he could not find it. In fact, seeing the records that Seo Jin Woo had organized so far, his mouth fell open at their impeccable neatness.
‘There must be something.’
He had looked up all the materials related to Seo Jin Woo, but there was nothing significant. He had turned over every portal and SNS, but found nothing.
A cool look settled in Do Jin’s eyes as he recalled the smiling face of Ji Na. When she dated me, she was a woman who didn’t smile. The woman, who was always calm and had no emotional expression, laughed prettily in front of Seo Jin Woo.
Is that all? Seeing her defending Seo Jin Woo against me made my blood pressure rise.
What is she trying to do with that mere intern?
In Do Jin’s eyes, it looked as if Ji Na was rebelling against him. The reason why his interest in Yoon Joo, who was already caught, started to cool down, was right after Seo Jin Woo appeared.
After Seo Jin Woo appeared next to Ji Na, who should have been miserable and crying alone.
Even to him, Ji Na seemed more vibrant.
He didn’t like it. Do Jin wanted to get rid of Seo Jin Woo by any means necessary.
That’s why he deliberately sent Ji Na and Jin Woo on an outside job today. Of course, he thought they would return to the office, but… they seemed to have gone straight home.
Presumptuously.
Do Jin’s bloodshot eyes sparkled in the darkness.
‘If there’s no opportunity… then I’ll create one.’
Do Jin was considering fabricating nonexistent documents to somehow get rid of Seo Jin Woo. A long smile lifted the corners of Do Jin’s thin lips.
The place where Jin Woo took her was a quite luxurious Korean setmenu restaurant.
“Was there a place like this in Gangnam?”
Amid the unusual restaurant ambiance, Ji Na looked around and asked softly.
“We used to come here as a family sometimes. It’s quiet, and you can have drinks while having a meal.”
As if they had been expected, a waiter guided Ji Na and Jin Woo to a small room.
Every seat was in a private room, and within each room, a large dining table was situated in the center.
Hesitant, Ji Na took her seat and whispered to Jin Woo, who was sitting across from her with a subdued expression.
“This place seems really expensive.”
As soon as the waiter left the room, quietness enveloped them.
As if we were trapped in our own world.
If it had been any other day, it wouldn’t have been unusual, but today felt a bit strange.
“I’ll pay for it.”
As if telling her not to worry, Jin Woo smiled towards Ji Na who gave him a strong look.
“What’s special about today? How can an intern afford it?”
Holding up her glass of water, Ji Na mumbled.
“Intern’s salary can be quite decent. Although I haven’t received it yet.”
His inexplicable smile seemed full of confidence.
“Ah, nevermind. An associate’s salary is better than an intern’s.”
Ji Na waved her hand and quickly picked up the menu. At the same time, she slammed the menu shut.
“Let’s go.”
“Pardon?”
Seeing Ji Na’s frozen expression, Jin Woo raised his eyebrows.
“I… I haven’t even had any water. So, I think it’s okay to just leave.”
Startled by the number of zeros, Ji Na picked up her bag she had put down. Ready to bolt at any moment, Jin Woo eventually burst out laughing.
“Today’s my birthday.”
“What?”
Taken aback by Jin Woo’s sudden declaration, Ji Na halted her actions.
“Since it’s my birthday, let’s enjoy some delicious food together.”
“You… why didn’t you say it was your birthday?”
Feeling somewhat apologetic, Ji Na quietly set her bag back down.
“But if it’s your birthday, can I really eat this?”
It seemed like this meal might cost an entire month of your salary. Out of worry, she couldn’t open her mouth to eat.
“It’s only once a year.”
With a shrug, Jin Woo casually picked up the menu. Unlike Jin Woo, who called the waiter and placed his order as if he was familiar, Ji Na could only repeatedly lift her water glass to sip.
“But I didn’t even prepare a gift…”
Feeling shamelessly inappropriate, Ji Na couldn’t manage to lift her head up straight.
“If sister…”
Jin Woo looked at Ji Na and spoke softly.
“Huh?”
Ji Na belatedly raised her head.
‘You’re my gift.’
Unable to express the sincerity of his words, Jin Woo stared at Ji Na’s clueless eyes and chuckled.
“My gift is you having a meal with me.”
“Hey, what’s that about.”
Blinking her eyes, Ji Na laughed along with him.
“Tell me if there’s something you want.”
Thinking of buying it for him even now, Ji Na asked.
“Anything I want?”
At Jin Woo’s response, asking with a pleased expression, Ji Na narrowed her eyes.
“Well…”
“If I’ve indulged in such an upscale meal, I should be prepared. Confidently answering, Ji Na quickly lowered her voice.
“Considering your salary as a deputy, tell me.”
At her words, Jin Woo nodded.
“Okay. I’ll think about it while eating.”
Soon the appetizers came out. The black sesame porridge placed in front of them was warm and savory, stimulating the appetite.
“Don’t… don’t think for too long.”
As Ji Na scraped up the black sesame while speaking, Jin Woo slightly furrowed his brows.
“Is there an expiration date?”
“Uh, there is an expiration date. That’s right.”
Deciding it’s settled, Ji Na nodded vigorously.
“Until when?”
“Until tonight.”
Thinking she should give him a tight deadline, Ji Na jokingly said and chuckled quietly. Jin Woo, checking his watch, hastily looked for the waiter.
“Why?”
“I need to ask them to hurry.”
Jin Woo’s playful response to Ji Na’s jest tickled her heart.
Following the porridge, a salad sprinkled with refreshing yuzu sauce was served. The crunchy vegetables were very fresh.
“I guess I secretly liked highend set meals. It’s delicious.”
“Sister, you always eat lavishly.”
Seo Jin Woo, who was looking at Ji Na with a proud face, hadn’t even picked up his chopsticks.
“Why aren’t you eating? You must be hungry since it’s your first time working outside.”
“I’m full just watching sister eat.”
At his cheesy remark, Ji Na quickly lowered her gaze.
“Even so, I’m not extending the expiration date.”
“Ha… it’s not working.”
Seo Jin Woo, who had taken a sip from his water glass, smiled without a hint of regret.
Following the braised ribs, grilled vegetables and seafood soup were served consecutively.
It was while she was eating the seafood soup like a person who had let go of all her senses, scraping even the bowl clean.
“Sister. I’ve decided on my birthday gift.”
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