“I rejected it because their corporate ideology didn’t align with mine. Also, since you dislike being interested in your private life, I assumed you wouldn’t want to know about other people’s private lives.”

Sigh.

The two facing each other were like a cold sun and a hot moon, not acknowledging each other’s existence and growling.

“Okay, I’ll keep an eye on you in the future.”

“I’ll do my best.”

“Now you may leave.”

“Yes, Director.”

Watching Lajin’s retreating back, who left without any lingering feelings, Jaehun clenched his fist.

Tak. As soon as the door closed, he took a deep breath and splashed cold water on his face.

“Ha.”

What? Isn’t conveying sincerity the best?

“Ha!”

Is he really saying that now in front of him?

Even though he knew he was proposing to another woman, did he say that?

“Ha…”

The more he thought about it, the more his strength drained from his body.

He thought he had spent quite a sweet time with Lajin.

He thought affection was contained in her gaze when she looked at him, that the light was getting deeper and deeper.

‘Does she have no feelings for me? None at all? Even a little?’

Is it just me who’s bothered like this?

When they were apart, Jaehun’s mind was filled only with Lajin.

What is she doing right now?

What did she eat? What is she wearing?

When will she sleep? By now, would she have laid down on the bed?

I’m curious about every little thing.

But Lajin probably isn’t.

Has she ever thought about me when we were apart?

“Ha.”

Am I just a simple contractual relationship to her?

Today, Lajin’s words and actions proved that, but Jaehun didn’t want to admit it.

And to make matters worse, he received a scouting offer.

‘Which bastard dares to…!’

Didn’t go because of a mismatch in corporate ideology? Well, if a place with a matching ideology comes up, I might just leave.

Jaehun tightened his tie with a narrowed brow.

Yet, the uncomfortable sensation didn’t disappear.

“…Troublesome.”

My heart is restless, and my head is complicated.

In times like this, I usually drink the tea Lajin makes or inhale the subtle fragrance emanating from her.

…But I can’t.

Then Jaehun suddenly blinked.

“Who the hell said that?”

“Arrived? I’m relieved the goods were secured on time.”

Myungwoo nodded with a satisfied smile.

[Dash] We will exhibit it right away.

“Yeah. Since Jaehun guaranteed it, the response should be good this time too.”

[Dash] Should I send a few more to Mr. Seo Jaehun’s house?

“Oh, that’s a good idea. Since I gave away everything last time, it would be nice to give some to the companion who came with us.”

[Dash] I’ll take care of that. Would you like the CEO to deliver it in person?
“Um, yeah. It’s been a while since I checked the status.”

[Dash] Understood. I’ll wrap it up.

Myungwoo, who ended the call, smiled and muttered.

“You seem to be doing well. I haven’t seen you at the spa lately.”

Behind him, a towering Inyoung appeared.

“Hey, is our Jaehun talking about?”

“Ah!”

Startled, Myungwoo dropped his phone.

“Ch-Chairman? When did you arrive?”

Seongjae Hwajang, with surprisingly agile movements for his age, picked up the fallen phone and handed it to him.

“I just got here. Anyway, about the content of that call just now. Is it what Jaehun guaranteed? The person who accompanied us and received the goods last time, is Jaehun talking about him?”

Looking at the sparkling eyes of Seongjae, Myungwoo sighed inwardly.

‘Uh-oh, this is awkward. Once Chairman asks, he never lets it go.’

Myungwoo forced a smile.

“No, I was talking about someone else.”

“Didn’t you clearly say, ‘since Jaehun guaranteed it’?”

Oh no, did he hear it from there?

‘This is bad.’

Cold sweat ran down Myungwoo’s back.

“You heard wrong. There’s someone with a similar name. Haha.”

“Why did Jaehun tell you not to say anything?”

“Oh, no.”

“Look here. How many years have we known each other? Jaehun is closer to us than that guy, isn’t he?”

Although Seongjae smiled, his gaze was far from gentle. He seemed determined not to let it slide.

It resembled Jaehun’s eyes when he strongly forbade mentioning Lajin’s presence to his grandfather.

Myungwoo felt like he was being pressed between the chairman and his grandson.

“Look here.”

“…”

“Myungwoo.”

Under the name attack, Myungwoo had no choice but to open his mouth.

“Yes.”

“I consider Jaehun and you both as my sons.”

Seongjae even brought up the name of Hwajang, Jaehun’s father. It meant he was sincere.

“I’m suffering from insomnia these days. If Jaehun hurries up and gets married, I’ll feel more at ease.”

“…I see. If you need aromatherapy oils, please let me know anytime.”

“Instead of aromatherapy oil, just tell him this.”

Seongjae grabbed Myungwoo’s shoulder and looked into his eyes.

“Is it true that Jaehun has a woman?”

Avoiding eye contact, Myungwoo spoke quietly.

“…I cannot say. I apologize.”

“People are honest. You can put down the heavy burden of being the CEO of a spa shop in front of me. Just think of it as being in front of your father. Understand?”

Despite Seongjae’s persuasion, Myungwoo shook his head.

Even though it was a promise with Jaehun, he couldn’t disclose customer-related information casually. No matter how close they were.

“I can’t tell you due to our business policy. Please understand, Chairman.”

“Then just tell me this.”

Seongjae’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.

“It might be Jaehun’s companion. Do I know the person?”