Seeing Do Jun and Hae Joo, who would be a credit to any place, he welcomed them with an exaggerated gesture.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Luca.”
“I’m Park Do Jun. Today’s show was truly fantastic.”
Following him, Hae Joo also warmly greeted Luca and expressed her gratitude.

“It was a great show. I was moved.”
“I was moved by the love story of Ms. Hae Joo and her husband.”
Despite the formal conversation, the atmosphere was cordial.

Jin Han, who had been standing aside, quietly left the place.

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He looked around and gently tapped the busy, laughing Yoon Ji to get her attention.

And he took two glasses of champagne from the tray the waiter was holding and extended them to her.

“Did you try to contact Director Kwak?”
“He said we should give the audition a try.”
This time, Yoon Ji gritted her teeth.

Having been intoxicated by popularity and then plummeting into the abyss, it was unbearable.

It was time to somehow show her skills. Yoon Ji planned to concentrate on practice before the audition, even hiring an acting teacher.

“Even if it’s not the lead, take on a role.”
“……Okay.”
“Now, you have to spill what you know, right?”
Yoon Ji rolled her eyes.

Although it hurt that Jin Han was being blatantly calculating, she held back for the future.

There had never been a time when she needed Jin Han’s influence as much as now.

So, Yoon Ji had to seize the opportunity while revealing only as much as she received.

“I have a friend who lived in Lee Hae Joo’s neighborhood.”
“Really?”
“There seemed to be a rumor that Hae Joo was beautiful.”
When someone they knew passed by the two, they both simultaneously gave a smug eyegreeting.

Yoon Ji, who had been sipping champagne, continued her story.

“Hae Joo has an older sister, and she was friends with her.”
“……!”
“It’s true that Hae Joo was bullied by her mom and sister, so everyone in the neighborhood knew.”
Up to this point, Jin Han also knew some of the story.

He asked with a suffocated, irritated voice.

“So, what did you hear?”
“There was a person who ran a finance business for the merchants in the neighborhood, and his eldest son died from some kind of cancer…….”
“Eldest son?”
“Yes. The boss once said that he felt sorry for his soontodie son and wanted to arrange a spirit marriage for him.”
Jin Han guessed that the loan shark was Do Jun’s father, President Park.

As a father, he thought it was possible.

“After his son died, Hae Joo suddenly disappeared.”
“Is that all?”
“I haven’t been able to meet my friend recently because she’s busy. I’ll contact her and ask more.”
Yoon Ji purposely left out any talk about Do Jun.

Jin Han, glaring at her with somewhat cold eyes, slightly loosened his tie.

“Don’t think about playing push and pull with me.”
“Me? With you, sir? I wouldn’t dare.”
“I can terminate the contract with you even tomorrow.”
“That’s harsh.”
“Find out about CEO Park Do Jun.”
“Okay. But you’ll push for me again, right?”
“As much as you find out information.”
He could buy someone to dig into Do Jun’s past, but it would be problematic if he got caught.

In that respect, Yoon Ji, who had a weakness, was better.

Even though he was speaking nicely now, if she ever had a change of heart, there was no avoiding a downfall.

At the same time, a party had begun in the large hall next to the stage.

The assortment of desserts and the abundance of champagne and wine provided much to admire.

“Do not even think of drinking alcohol.”
“I won’t.”

Instead of chairs, everyone stood, enjoying the party to the rhythm of the music.

The authorized fashion channel turned on the ENG camera and captured the celebrities’ appearances.

Do Jun filled an empty champagne glass with a fizzy drink and handed it to Hae Joo.

As she entered alone, all eyes were focused on her.

Seizing the moment, a VJ with a camera in the lead approached her, microphone in hand.

Hae Joo accepted the interview request.

“I never dreamt I would see the two of you here! Are you not the most visually stunning couple ever?”
There was a designated time for filming.

The VJ had to maximize their content within 30 minutes after the party started.

“What did you think of the fashion show today?”
Hae Joo responded honestly with all she knew. Beside her, Do Jun nodded along, listening attentively.

The VJ continued with another question.

“At this point, I would like to ask CEO Park Do Jun, is there any celebrity who caught your eye today?”
It was a rather senseless question.

Nevertheless, he spoke truthfully.

“Who could be more eyecatching than my wife, Lee Hae Joo? She’s the one I worry about most.”
“In what ways does she concern you the most?”
“This person is always… my sore point.”
With that, Hae Joo’s eyes, which had been maintaining a plausible expression, locked onto Do Jun.

He was describing her in a different way than even her mother had, as someone who was a constant worry.

His nonchalant confession caused a stir among the VJ and the surrounding people.

While struggling to maintain her composure, Hae Joo tried her best to act fine.

“Thank you both for the romantic interview!”
Not long after, the camera disappeared and the people resumed their merrymaking.

At some point, Hae Joo noticed that a significant number of women were flocking around Do Jun.

As soon as Hae Joo’s gaze slightly drifted away, they would approach Do Jun and chat him up.

“I want to entrust my assets to your company. Could you please assist me?”
“You can contact the company.”
Do Jun’s response was unenthusiastic. Still, people were undeterred, intrigued by his cold charm.

Just then, Yoon Ji also arrived, leading her familiar group.

She basked in the attention of the crowd as she shook hands with Do Jun.

“I’m Hong Yoon Ji. You are Hae Joo’s husband, right?”
“That’s correct.”
At that moment, Jin Han also approached where Do Jun was standing. Today, he was mostly observing the party atmosphere, keeping his words to a minimum.

“How can I be successful like you, CEO?”
Yoon Ji knew well how to pressure people with words.

She had a knack for digging into people’s vulnerabilities, dominating wherever she went.

These days, the person Yoon Ji was trying to subdue was none other than Hae Joo.

There was a resentment, suggesting that she wouldn’t have had to endure such a humiliating time if it hadn’t been for Hae Joo.

“You should avoid doing what you’re doing.”
At Do Jun’s blunt criticism, Yoon Ji gave a hollow laugh.

She was gradually losing her selfcontrol, wounded by the insult.

“I hear that you and Hae Joo came separately to today’s event?”
“……!”
“Do you two live together? Somehow, only our Hae Joo seems pitiful.”
Hae Joo, who was about to react angrily, was stopped by Do Jun.

“I had to come straight from a business trip. Now, if you’ll excuse us.”
It was when Do Jun was about to turn around with Hae Joo.

Yoon Ji, who was swallowing champagne smeared on her lips, sneered, loaded with emotion.

“So, if you’re obsessed with money, work comes first… Our Hae Joo, you weren’t sold to him, were you?”
People with wide eyes exchanged glances.

Some giggled, and Hae Joo froze.

Do Jun, who was trying to get away from Yoon Ji, stopped in his tracks. A faint smile flashed across his mouth.

“You’ve misunderstood. I’ve been obsessed with Hae Joo from the beginning.”
He stroked Hae Joo’s pale face.

The raw intensity of the view seemed to draw closer, and their lips met.

It was the beginning of their official physical intimacy.

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