They presented various pieces of evidence, tearing each other apart in the process. Moreover, as they had accumulated substantial assets during their marriage, the property division seemed to be quite a headache.
Knowing his difficult situation, for the first time, Jinwook felt empathy towards Inhyuk.
Once, when Yeonju suggested divorce, his mind was also in darkness, and daily life became unbearable. Perhaps, without the experience with Yeonju, he might not have felt empathy for him.
In the midst of the awkward silence between the two, Jinwook cautiously spoke.
“How is the lawsuit going?”
It seemed unusual for him to bring up such a private matter at work.
Inhyuk, who might not have expected Jinwook to start a conversation, glanced at him with slightly widened eyes. Then, looking back at him directly, he replied nonchalantly.
“Why ask when you already know how it’s going?”
“I only know it’s a mud fight, don’t know the details.”
“If you’re not going to help, you don’t need to know.”
“Do you have anything to help with?”
In response, Inhyuk looked at Jinwook. Jinwook, also looking at him with a serious gaze, said, “If there’s something where you need my help, tell me. If it’s within my capabilities, I’ll help.”
Inhyuk looked at him suspiciously.
“…Are you serious?”
“Why would I lie about something like this? What would I gain from it?”
…”
He had a perplexed expression at Jinwook’s kindness. After a moment of silence, he turned his head forward and said, “I don’t need your help.”
Anyway, even if he offered to help…
Jinwook sighed internally. It couldn’t be helped that there was a lot of suspicion due to the family background.
In the quiet moment, the elevator door opened again. It was the floor where Inhyuk’s office was.
As he descended, Inhyuk paused for a moment, then turned his head halfway towards Jinwook.
“Take care.”
It was the first time Jinwook had heard such words from him.
They had been cautious and suspicious of each other for a long time, never really having a proper conversation.
Jinwook glanced at Inhyuk’s figure between the closing doors and lowered his eyes thoughtfully.
On a warm autumn day.
A man with a slightly tense expression stood in front of Jinwook’s office.
He was a man in his late twenties who looked even younger than his age, now serving as Jinwook’s new secretary.
The secretary let out a long sigh in front of Jinwook’s office. Although three months had passed since he started working as Jinwook’s secretary, tension still gripped him whenever he tried to enter Jinwook’s office. He was so nervous that his stomach was starting to ache.
“Knock, knock.”
When he knocked on the door, Jinwook’s voice could be heard.
“Come in.”
It was a voice that sounded pleasant even when the person entered. However, it also carried a weight, giving off a proper sense of intimidation.
The man entered with his back straight. Jinwook was immersed in documents as usual.
“Did you call, sir?”
“Could you cancel tomorrow’s lunch schedule for me?”
“Tomorrow’s lunch, sir?”
“Yes.”
“Is it about the meal with Director Kang?”
“How many times do I have to ask?”
When their eyes met briefly with a chilling gaze, the secretary’s face turned pale.
“Oh. Yes. I’m sorry. I’ll contact Director Kang right away to adjust the schedule.”
The secretary found it hard to meet Jinwook’s eyes. According to the stories from senior secretaries, he had become much milder and kinder compared to before, but in my eyes, he still seemed intimidating and cold.
Exactly how much scarier was he before?
“Also, one more thing.”
Jinwook handed over some documents as he spoke.
“Prepare a bouquet of flowers as well.”
“A bouquet? What kind of bouquet are you referring to?”
Jinwook looked at the secretary’s face. Feeling like he had done something wrong again, the secretary started to break into a cold sweat.
After a while, Jinwook spoke.
“As beautiful as possible.”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
