As Ye Jin complimented the well-grown Min Jung, the other ladies nodded in agreement.

However, with no concern for others, Mrs. Min focused solely on Cha Ye Jin, revealing her hidden intentions.

“Is Chairman Tae’s youngest son abroad?”

“Why do you ask?”

“Just thinking, connections aren’t found but made. How about pairing him with my daughter? The sons running the Elstella Hotel are known for their looks, so I assume the youngest must be equally handsome.”

Mrs. Min’s statement, trying to take the opportunity further, surprised everyone, their eyes widening.

“Why not let the children meet first? If you could provide me with the address and phone number where your son is staying, Min Jung could reach out. Anyway, that’s my suggestion, but I wonder what Mrs. Cha thinks.”

“…….”

Ye Jin, with her lips in a straight line, looked at Mrs. Min with a low gaze for a long while.

Who wouldn’t be curious and not ask? Similar propositions had been made by a few others like Mrs. Min in the past. But the responses from Ye Jin were always a deep sigh and prolonged silence.
Faced with the same reaction from Ye Jin as before, the ladies in the private room were confused whether to chastise Mrs. Min for her recklessness or applaud her for her unexpected courage. However, gauging the situation was their first priority.

Just as there are levels among conglomerates, there was a clear hierarchy among these ladies.

Being the heiress of a real estate empire since generations, Chairman Tae’s current holdings included not only the Elstella luxury hotel but also high-quality resorts worldwide.

Moreover, being from a family that had been wealthy within Seoul’s four main gates for generations, Cha Ye Jin was the alpha among alphas in this gathering.

Despite a life of abundance, there were concerns. Chairman Tae was never pleased with Seo Jun, who chose acting over a medical career, and had initially ordered silence regarding him.

That’s why Ye Jin found the mention of her youngest son here particularly uncomfortable and unwelcome.

Unaware of these details, Mrs. Min spoke freely, showing both her wealth and lack of culture. And it wasn’t Ye Jin but her sister, Cha Ye Jung, who couldn’t hold back her anger.

“Mrs. Min, you seem to forget your manners.”

“What, what do you mean by that…”

“The reason my sister hasn’t said anything is because there are reasons. Stop being uncultured and read the room.”

Offended by Ye Jung’s sharp words, Mrs. Min’s face twisted in anger, her eyes flashing fiercely.

“What? Are you lecturing me on manners?”

“Fortunately, you understood that much.”

With that, Ye Jung turned her gaze away.

“You…!”

Enraged by the dismissive behavior, Mrs. Min’s hands trembled as she grabbed a water cup, about to throw it.

“Mom, don’t do this!”

Min Jung snatched the cup from her mother, preventing a scene.

If she hadn’t intervened, Mrs. Min would have been ostracized from the social circle. Min Jung acted quickly, foreseeing the situation.

“Ah, this is really unfortunate! How dare you look down on us!”

But Mrs. Min continued ranting at Ye Jin and Ye Jung.

“My daughter is not lacking in anything! Why are you ignoring me!”

“Stop it already!”

Embarrassed by her mother’s shouting and foul language, Min Jung gripped her arm.

“I hate this idea of a strategic marriage! I’ve told you I’m not thinking of marrying yet!”

“You silly girl, marrying into a prominent family is how we’ll raise our status!”

Mrs. Min, her forehead veins popping, raised her voice, oblivious to what she was saying.

“You couldn’t study, so I made you a painter, but even that failed! Then you switched to acting. Do you know how much money I’ve spent on you? Why did I even do that!”

Her mother blurted out that making her daughter a celebrity was a strategy to maintain their status in high society. Min Jung jumped up in shock.

“Mom, why would you say that? Do you want to see me bite my tongue and die?”

What more was there to say in this ruined situation?

“Ah, embarrassing!”

Muttering to herself in frustration, Min Jung ran out of the private room, leaving her mother and everyone else behind.

Having merely shown his face at the party, Seo Jun had left early.

Even after an hour, Won Hoo had not returned to his seat.

As the shop master had predicted, So Yeon received much attention, but as time passed, she felt increasingly lost, surrounded by strangers.

In the meantime, Oh Min Jung, who had come back from the private room, sat down at her table, fuming.

“Ah, this is so irritating!”

Perhaps needing someone to vent her frustration from the incident in the private room, Min Jung scanned her acquaintances at the table and then fixed a sharp gaze on So Yeon.

“Eom So Yeon! You know that a supporting role needs to complement the lead for me to stand out, right?”

“……?”

Something about her tone, sharpened with annoyance, was extraordinary. So Yeon, realizing Min Jung’s mood was particularly foul, turned her large eyes toward her.

“Ah, seriously! Anyway, do it well! I’ll be watching closely, so stay alert!”