“I feel like I’m about to be devoured.”
Se Kyung’s face flushed under the intense scrutiny. She slightly lifted the paper she was reading to avoid Manager Song’s gaze.
After finishing her morning schedule and returning to the agency with Je Hoon, Se Kyung received a call from Tae Jo and headed to his office.
She had been resting in Tae Jo’s office for about 30 minutes.
Manager Song, who had just finished a meeting, came looking for Se Kyung.
It was only 20 minutes ago that they moved to the meeting room to talk about her schedule.
Manager Song, who had seemed normal when calling Se Kyung out of Tae Jo’s office, was now scrutinizing her intensely as if he was about to devour her.
“Is this all for the additional schedule related to the drama?”
“The production company did request more active variety show appearances, but we’ve declined them. Instead, we’ve scheduled one more interview and photo shoot. If you find it too much or difficult, let me know now. We can make adjustments. If it’s okay, we’ll proceed as planned.”
“I think I’ll be fine. Let’s fix it as is.”
“Then I’ll talk to the PR person on their side and inform Manager Shin once it’s confirmed. Dates for the interview and photo shoot might change as we need to coordinate.”
Se Kyung fiddled with the edge of the paper and nodded. Manager Song wrote a few things on the document and looked up at Se Kyung.
“You heard from the CEO, right? I’m taking over your schedule.”
“Yes.”
“I’ll reject any incoming scripts for now. We’ll show only those with flexibility in shooting.”
“Thank you for taking care of it.”
Se Kyung smiled faintly. Manager Song, stretching his neck, glanced outside and then lowered his voice.
“How’s your health? I heard you’re 9 weeks pregnant.”
“I’m better than I thought. Just a bit tired and sleepy. But how did you know I’m 9 weeks along?”
“The CEO mentioned it.”
“Ah, the CEO…”
Se Kyung looked embarrassed. What if Manager Song catches on?
“Does Manager Shin know?”
“Not yet. But he might realize soon. My eating habits have changed a lot recently.”
“Manager Shin will handle it well, but if he notices, let me know. I need to ensure discretion. Currently, only the CEO and I know about your pregnancy in the company. So if you feel unwell or need to visit the hospital suddenly, contact me immediately.”
“I will.”
“But…”
Manager Song leaned in closer to Se Kyung, his voice even lower as if sharing a secret.
“Who’s the father of the child?”
There it was, the inevitable question.
Seeing Se Kyung’s troubled expression, Manager Song changed his question.
“No, rather, when did you start dating someone? It seemed like there were no signs.”
“We’ve known each other for a while, but we haven’t been dating long.”
“Is it a celebrity?”
“No.”
“A non-celebrity? Ah, that’s why it wasn’t known?”
Manager Song speculated, and Se Kyung responded with a laugh.
Jin Tae Jo is technically a non-celebrity, albeit one known by everyone in the agency.
“Are you planning to get married this year?”
“I’m not sure yet. Nothing’s been decided…”
“The CEO plans to keep your pregnancy hidden until the drama ends.”
“I feel the same. The drama has romantic elements, so I don’t want my personal issues to affect it.”
“I understand, but before the pregnancy news breaks, it might be good to leak a dating or marriage rumor. If the pregnancy news comes out suddenly without any prior hints, the impact could be bigger than you think.”
“I’ll consider it.”
“Think about timing it around the end of the drama. Or maybe get caught having a meal with your boyfriend. Our agency doesn’t usually interfere much with dating.”
Manager Song advised on specific timing and methods. Se Kyung nodded, acknowledging she would keep it in mind.
“Ah, wait. I’ve got a call…”
Manager Song’s phone on the table buzzed with a vibration.
After checking the caller, he glanced at Se Kyung and answered the call.
“Yes, CEO. Oh, Se Kyung? Yes, she’s with me right now.”
Se Kyung’s ears perked up when she heard her name from Manager Song’s lips.
“We’ve finished discussing the schedule. There’s a little more about another matter… Yes, we will proceed as discussed earlier. Understood. I’ll relay that.”
After ending the call with Tae Jo, Manager Song turned to Se Kyung.
“Se Kyung, the CEO wants to see you briefly. He asked to send you to his office after our discussion.”
“Really? So, there’s nothing else to discuss besides the schedule?”
“For now, that’s it. Oh, one more thing. The CEO asked me to arrange a meeting with the drama’s PD. I contacted them, and it seems they’ll be available around the time of the production announcement. I’ve also arranged a meal with writer Gong Ji Won, so keep that in mind.”
“Thank you. I appreciate all your hard work.”
“It’s my job, no need for thanks. And, I have something to apologize for to you.”
“Apologize?”
Had Manager Song done something wrong? Se Kyung tilted her head in confusion.
“That… I’m the one who found your pregnancy test and informed the CEO.”
“The day we bumped into each other?”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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