The employees who arrived at the airport in advance were waiting for Jaehun with tense expressions.

“Is Director Sa not coming?”

When Park, the head of the marketing department, asked Yoonhee, she nodded.

“He decided to provide real-time updates on the situation from Korea.”

“Real-time? Considering Director’s personality, he doesn’t care whether it’s dawn or midnight. It must be tough.”

Exactly, our Director Sa. Yoonhee quietly pursed her lips.

If she had known, it would have been better for Lajin to accompany the business trip. As Park mentioned, the sharp-tempered Jaehun would report to Lajin without regard for time.

Perhaps Lajin might not be able to return home from the company.

Even if she managed to leave work, she wouldn’t be able to rest properly at home while waiting for Jaehun’s call.

“It might not be good for the baby.”

Huh. Yoonhee took a deep breath and made a resolution. I have no choice but to protect Director Sa.

“Whenever Director Sa tries to contact the director late at night or early in the morning in Korean time, I have to block it no matter what. I’ll wake up earlier and go to bed later, prepare the reports in advance, and keep track of the situation.”

On the other hand, when employees heard that Lajin would not accompany them, they sighed.

“If Director Sa is not here, it’s a bit awkward to say this, but who will control Director Sa.”

“That’s right. Thanks to Director Sa, we had a chance to breathe.”

“For the past month or two, Director Sa seemed to be in a good mood. His expression and complexion were brighter than before. But these days, he seems to be getting dark again.”

“That’s right. And his personality seems colder than before. I can’t even look into Director’s eyes for more than 2 seconds. He’s so stern.”

“Do you remember when he scolded Seo Juhan at the meeting the day before yesterday? Yeah, I still haven’t recovered from that.”

“I think we need to be more careful this time.”

Director Park sighed.

“Sigh. It would be really nice if Director Sa were here at times like this.”

“Ah, Miss Yoonhee. Don’t be too disappointed.”

“Disappointed? That’s absurd. What I miss the most is Director Sa.”

Everyone nodded in agreement with her words.

“Huh? Who is that?”

Everyone’s attention turned to one place at the surprised voice of Manager Yoon.

“Hello.”

“Team Leader Kim Seokhoon?”

The approaching person was Kim Seokhoon, the team leader of the planning team in the secretary’s office under Seo Sungjae, the chairman of Seo Co., Ltd.

As the next most trusted person after Secretary General Jo Cheol-ung, everyone became alert.

“Why are you here?”

“I will be accompanying this business trip.”

“Oh, really?”

“I have already grasped the progress of the project. I’ll be careful not to cause any trouble, so please take care.”

Manager Yoon whispered to Yoonhee.

“Miss Yoonhee, why didn’t you tell us that Manager Kim would be joining?”

“I, I just found out.”

“What?”

When everyone wore puzzled expressions, Jaehun revealed himself.

“Director, have you arrived!”

Without a wrinkle on his shirt and suit, shuffling shoes, hair neatly combed back without a single strand out of place, Jaehun walked with an impeccable posture and gaze, just like his usual flawless self.

The reflection of his tie pin and the cuff button fastened on his sleeves sparkled.

Jaehun’s gaze, checking the faces of those who lowered their heads, lingered on the man at the far end.

“Team Leader Kim Seokcheon?”

He also showed a puzzled expression like other employees.

“Hello, Director.”

“Why is Team Leader Kim here? Did Chairman send you?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Haah. Jaehun let out a small sigh. Why is he sending such a reception, which is unusual for him.

“A phone call would have been enough.”

That would mean that Grandfather has great expectations for this project. Since there is a lot of attention globally.

“Director.”

“Ah. Thank you for coming.”

“I didn’t come to see you off, but to assist with today’s New York business trip schedule.”
For a moment, even the enlarged surroundings were temporary. In an instant, there was a change in Jaehun’s eyes.

“I haven’t heard about it.”

“Chairman has extremely high expectations for this project. Therefore, he is paying a lot of attention.”

With an expression on his face, he stepped aside and made a call to his grandfather.

“Chairman.”

[Dash] Oh, did you arrive safely at the airport?

“Why is Team Leader Kim Seokhoon here? He was clearly not included in the business trip list.”

[Dash] I included him. I arranged the TF team list, and although I assembled capable talents, you still need to be at ease.

“Why can’t you be at ease even though you’ve assembled capable talents?”

[Dash] …Well, it’s an important matter. There’s no one else but Kim Team Leader as a performance secretary.

Upon hearing the term “performance secretary,” Jaehun’s hand holding the phone tensed.

I wonder if Lajin is doing well.

…She should be fine. Since I’m not there, she must be getting along well.