Throughout the week, Ra Jin seemed a bit off.
Jae Heon, who preferred clarity and precision, found himself using the vague phrase “seemed a bit off.”
On the surface, she appeared as usual.
She diligently carried out her tasks, performed them well, and made no mistakes.
She also kept their agreement to spend time together at Jae Heon’s place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
When they were together, they tried to act as much like a couple as possible.
However, from time to time, Ra Jin would stare into space, lost in thought.
During those moments, the usual smile that graced her lips would vanish, and her normally clear eyes would cloud over.
“Is something bothering you?”
“No, nothing.”
“You seem preoccupied. Is there something on your mind?”
“I apologize. I’ll focus from now on.”
“I didn’t mean it that way. And didn’t we agree you wouldn’t say ‘sorry’ anymore?”
“Ah, I’m sor… I mean, I take it back.”
Their conversations always flowed this way.
It seemed Ra Jin had something on her mind but was determined not to share it with him.
Even when he inquired multiple times, she’d either shake her head, insisting nothing was wrong, or claim she was preoccupied preparing for the upcoming business trip.
It was clear that he hadn’t yet become someone she could confide in.
Still, he didn’t want to force her to talk.
So, throughout the week, Jae Heon pondered.
‘How can I gain her trust?’
He intended to delve deeper once her current business trip, which she seemed to use as a shield, was over.
Though he considered finding out on his own, he truly wanted to hear directly from her.
Before they started the development of the new product after this trip, he planned to spend the entire weekend dating Ra Jin.
He wanted to spend more time with her, nurturing trust.
‘I need to plan the date.’
With that in mind, Jae Heon reached out and held Ra Jin’s hand.
“Mr. Director?”
“It’s not working hours yet.”
“What if we get into an accident because of this?”
“The light’s red. Let’s just stay like this until it turns off.”
True to his word, the car stopped at the signal.
“My hand feels a bit cold, doesn’t it?”
Ra Jin tilted her head slightly.
“It feels warm…”
“I think it’s dropped by 1 or 2 degrees from the usual. Probably because of the tension from the business trip.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. So, hold my hand until I feel settled.”
Jae Heon gave a playful reason, which made Ra Jin chuckle.
“You finally smiled.”
“Pardon?”
“You seemed down all week. And you didn’t answer when I asked what’s going on.”
Ra Jin was suddenly overwhelmed.
She tried to maintain her usual demeanor. In reality, those around her didn’t notice the turmoil within her.
Except for Jae Heon.
Even during work conversations, he would suddenly say, “So, why do you seem down?” or “Why are you looking deflated?” noticing her state with his sharp eyes.
Each time, Ra Jin felt a mix of intense emotion and sadness.
She wanted to be close to Jae Heon and had become so, but now there was only the impending departure left.
“Hmm?”
As Ra Jin tightly held onto her own hand, Jae Heon looked at her.
“It seems the temperature really has dropped.”
Her eyes seemed a bit reddened, probably from embarrassment.
Even before they expressed their love, her cheeks, especially the area just above them, would often flush.
“Cute.”
Jae Heon playfully pecked the back of her hand and sported a teasing smile.
Ra Jin captured this moment, storing it deep within her heart.
For those days when she’d miss Jae Heon, she could always reminisce.
Located in Hoengseong is a 4-star hotel, .
This place is renowned for its mountain views from all rooms. Despite its age, which had resulted in some wear, it was well-maintained due to its understated and gentle atmosphere, maintaining consistent clientele.
In the ground-floor restaurant , in its most secluded spot, sat an elderly Western man with white hair and reddish skin.
He neatly sliced a steak with his knife and took a bite, nodding in appreciation and then seriously contemplating something.
After chewing his food thoughtfully, the man wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin and looked out the window, lost in thought for some time.
After repeating this motion several times, a faint smile finally traced the man’s lips.
“…Refreshing.”
The middle-aged man was William Stewart, a globally renowned chef based in New York.
He held immense pride in his culinary creations and desired recognition and respect for the blood, sweat, and time he had invested in his craft.
To assert his unique value, he declared, “The only city where one can savor my cuisine is New York.”
He didn’t establish branches in any other city, declined all media invitations, and rejected the cascade of offers that came his way.
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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