A gleam flashed in Chairman Seo’s eyes.

“There has definitely been a change in attitude.”

Chairman Seo was convinced. There was a clear change in the relationship with the woman called the secretary manager.

Jaehun, a stubborn person who wouldn’t even blink at the words of his grandfather, Chairman Seo, who was a strong-willed figure.

There is only one case where such a person’s behavior can change.

When they want it to.

“A change in attitude?”

“That secretary manager was quite a beauty.”

“That’s right. Huh, father, are you implying that Seo Jaehun is getting involved with the secretary manager?”

Juhan looked at his father with an incredulous expression.

“I’ve been keeping an eye on them since she joined as a secretary, but there was no spark between the two, let alone a flame.”

“That’s right. So, recently, the surveillance was loosened.”

It was clear that the relationship between the two had changed during that time.

“That’s why you shouldn’t let your guard down.”

Juhan still wore an expression of disbelief.

“Do you really think so?”

“This fool. With no sense whatsoever, tsk.”

Under the gaze of his father, who looked at him with pity, Juhan cringed.

“In my opinion, if that’s what he wanted, he should have done it sooner…”

“That’s why relationships between men and women are scary. Even a tiny crack can cause a complete reversal in an instant.”

It seemed as if he had found a way out before the sky collapsed.

“If you dig, surely something will come out.”

One week later.

Lajin, arriving at the front of the one-room building after climbing uphill, unconsciously sighed.

Today, too, there was no contact from Sukyoung and Youngho.

They didn’t answer the phone, and if she sent a message, they would only convey their position without any further details.

“Today, I didn’t get a response either. From now on, I will contact them through a lawyer if they don’t pick up.”

Since the start of the collaboration project with William, she had been too busy to visit her hometown. There was no time to visit the real estate either. It was a foregone conclusion.

She had to climb the stairs to reach the house at the top. Lajin stopped at the entrance of the building, catching her breath, and sent a message to Sukyoung and Youngho.

“If you don’t answer the phone today, I will contact you through a lawyer in the future.”

People who quickly react to money-related issues would surely respond.

“Phew.”

Exhaling, Lajin looked up at the sky.

The moonlight was fading. Would it rain tomorrow?

‘Mr. Isa doesn’t like rainy days.’

Jaehun disliked rainy days.

His expression darkened, his gaze sank, and he spoke fewer words than usual.

‘Is it okay to ask for the reason now? Maybe a little… since we’ve gotten closer.’

Still, thinking about Jaehun made her feel a bit better.

After taking a deep breath, she adjusted her bag and was about to enter the building.

At that moment, the headlights of a black SUV, which she didn’t even know was there, lit up.

“Ah.”

As Lajin squinted, covering her face with the back of her hand, the sound of the car door opening and closing was heard.

“Ms. Sarajin?”
As I slowly lowered my hand, the figure of a tall and slender person approaching from the direction of the light became visible.

“Who are you?”

The light was too bright to see clearly who it was.

When the woman gestured toward the car, the light dimmed.

On the contrary, Lajin’s pupils gradually enlarged.

“I’m Jang Seoyoung, a manager at Domun Industrial.”

Lajin’s heart tightened.

It was her.

The woman Seo Seongjae Chairman had in mind as a match for Jaehun.

‘Why is she here?’

Surprised and stiff, Lajin lowered her head slightly.

“Hello, Manager Jang Seoyoung.”

For now, addressing her as a manager.

It won’t be long before she calls her Madam.

Lajin’s hand holding the bag tightened.

“Do you recognize me?”

“Yes, I do. This is the first time meeting in person, though.”

Seoyoung’s red lips drew a smile.

“It’s an honor. Since I’m an important figure enough for Jaehun’s secretary manager to be aware of.”

Jaehun’s secretary.

A strong ripple spread through Lajin’s already shaky heart.

“It’s a shame. I wish we could have met last time.”

Seoyoung tilted her head with a self-assured expression.

“Should be patient out of curiosity. Rumor has it that you’re an outstanding secretary.”

“Last time…?”

“Oh, did Jaehun not tell you?”

What?

“Well, he might have thought of it as personal. Still, considering the close relationship, I thought he would have mentioned even that.”

Unable to react hastily to the incomprehensible words, Lajin remained silent.

“Last time, Jaehun, Chairman Seo, our father, and the four of us had a meal together. Whether to call it a pre-engagement meeting or not, it’s something like that.”

Lajin forced strength into her trembling lips.

Meal. Pre-engagement meeting…

She had no knowledge of any of this.

Perhaps Jaehun considered that matter as personal, which is why he didn’t mention it.

He was a boss who didn’t share personal matters with employees.

But… But isn’t our relationship closer than that now?

‘It’s just a contractual relationship.’

Lajin bit her lip. She momentarily forgot what kind of person Jaehun was.

He was someone who could do anything to achieve his goal, someone who never revealed his weaknesses and flaws.

The most problematic thing for him now was insomnia.

It was urgent to treat it without letting anyone know.

If he could improve his insomnia, he would be able to accomplish anything, even if it meant deceiving his emotions.

“So, I came even though I knew it was impolite.”

Lajin looked up at Seoyoung’s voice.

“In the future, we’ll probably see each other often.”

It felt like her throat was drying up. No, it felt like her entire body’s blood was evaporating.

Lajin knew all too well what Seoyoung meant by saying they would see each other often.

“Since I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I feel like I need to know everything about Jaehun to satisfy my conscience.”

Seoyoung smiled and reached out her hand.

“Help me out a lot as my secretary. Understand?”