“You seem to wish your old man would die quickly.”

“Oh, no, it’s not like that…”

He even lost the golden opportunity to take away Grandpa’s favor, who always admired and pushed only Jehun. Let’s see how well he does. Despite his resentment, Joo Han couldn’t deny it.

The atmosphere of the meeting led by Jehun was so overwhelming that Joo Han had no chance to cut in.

After the meeting, when he saw the article distributed next week, even his father, Hoemyung, was speechless.

Geonyoung Food, led by Director Seo Jehun, signed a contract with William Stewart to mass-produce his special sauce for the first time.

The news excited not only Geonyoung Food but also the whole world, including Korea, because of the globally renowned chef’s involvement with a Korean company.

Following this sauce release, Chairman Seo Seong-jae announced that William Stewart, the chef who took charge of the in-flight meals for the airline he acquired after the unfortunate incident with his second son’s family, would be in charge.

It was a remarkable achievement within a month of Joo Han’s business trip to meet William in Gangwon Province.

‘It’s dangerous like this.’

When Joo Han was biting his nails in anxiety,

Good news came.

“Director, it seems like Director Seo Jehun has a woman.”

“What? Is that true? Who is it?”

“Looks like it’s the secretary manager.”

Joo Han’s eyes twinkled.

“Director, Manager.”

“Yes, Ms. Yoonhee.”

“This.”

Yoonhee handed something over.

“What’s this?”

“I thought you might be unwell… so I prepared some various…”

Lahjin’s eyes widened. In a transparent zipper bag were various medicines one takes when feeling unwell.

“When did you prepare this?”

“Ahaha, because I’m in charge of the Director, this is basic.”

“Thank you so much. How did you prepare all this?”

“Well, it’s nothing. It’s just natural… ha-ha-ha.”

Yoonhee awkwardly smiled.

‘I feel so uncomfortable about this. I didn’t prepare this.’

Whether to reveal the supplier (?) or not.

“Please give this to Director, Ms. Yoonhee.”

“Uh, Director, did you happen to hear our conversation on the way to the meeting room?”

“Don’t say anything else, just do as Ms. Jeong conveyed.”

“Yes?”

“Do I need to say it twice?”

“No, no. I’ll do that. But… If you mentioned that Director gave it to me, he might like it…”
“Never say that I gave it.”

As I recalled Jehun’s black pupils that were staring at me, Yoonhee shivered.

‘No, I shouldn’t. If I say it, Director won’t let me off. This time, I might get cut off…….’

I suddenly felt that for Jehun, Lahjin was a special existence.

Someone so indifferent and insensitive is taking care of these things.

‘Hmm. Lately, it felt like there was a strange chill between the two of them. Was my intuition correct? So, is he conveying it through me?’

It seems like the atmosphere might lighten up if I let them know that Director gave it. Why are they advising not to say it?

Anyway, since I’m not heartless enough to ignore Jehun’s words, Yoonhee decided to keep her mouth shut for now.

‘I’ll tell her later when I get a chance.’

Then, Yoonhee made a worried expression. I should have prepared before Director noticed.

Lately, Lahjin seemed to be sick too often, and she looked a bit more worn out. Since she doesn’t express her emotions outwardly, her expression was always elegant, but she seemed to be struggling like someone carrying a heavy burden.

‘I should work harder. To make it easier for the Director.’

Our Director, I will definitely protect you! Yoonhee clenched her small fist, determined.

On the way home.

Since today was not the day to go to Jehun’s house, Lahjin headed to the bus stop.

Confirming on the display board that the bus was stopping at the previous station, she suddenly remembered the zipper bag Yoonhee had handed her.

She was such a cute and grateful junior. Why did she buy so many medicines?

‘I should buy her something delicious.’

Something delicious. She thought of the food from Sodamjeong.

Actually, a few weeks ago, the dish Yeonsil made for her had been floating around in her mind, but due to suddenly becoming busy, she had forgotten about it.

Now that she remembered, she was so eager to eat Yeonsil’s food.

‘Can I go alone? They said it’s the secret base of the Chairman and the Director.’

While pondering, she remembered Yeonsil’s words.

“If you crave my cooking, contact me anytime.”

“Yes?”

“Anytime is fine, seriously. Just inform me. I’ll keep it a secret from Director Seo. Okay? Here, take this.”

Saying that, she handed her a business card. It was as if Yeonsil knew that a day like today would come.

‘It’s a bit strange, but it seems it was true.’

Today, she would definitely eat what she wanted.

Determined, Lahjin headed to the taxi stand.

Originally, she would have dealt with the piled-up tasks. She would have gone to the real estate, or maybe contacted and visited Sukyoung and Yeongho. It had been quite a while since she saw them because she had been busy.

‘It’s strange. It’s not my personality. I have to respond to Sunwoo oppa quickly, too. But right now, all I can think about is food.’

Unable to resist the impulse, Lahjin arrived at Sodamjeong.

As she cautiously entered, unlike when she and Jehun visited, Yeonsil was standing in the middle of the hall, welcoming her.

“You finally came. Why did you come now? You’ve wanted to eat my food for a long time, haven’t you?”