Still, fortunately, thanks to the situation-specific manual that Lajin had written before resigning, they were able to handle it well.
“Sigh. I miss Director.”
Probably, the executive director in the office wouldn’t be much different from me.
On the day after returning from New York earlier than planned, Jaehun’s appearance at work was exhausted, with dark circles under his eyes, and red thread-like veins raining down on the whites. It meant he hadn’t slept a wink.
Naturally, Yunhee, who thought Lajin had reported to Jaehun about resigning first and then told me, was very surprised.
At that time, something felt strange.
No matter how close they were as colleagues, Lajin talked to me about resigning and pregnancy, but she didn’t say a word to her boss, Jaehun.
Just by looking at the carefully written situation-specific manual, I could see how responsible Lajin was.
And yet, she left the company without saying a word to Jaehun.
Surprised, when I called Lajin, I heard an automatic response saying the number was not in service.
An idea crossed Yunhee’s mind.
‘Maybe… Is it possible that Director’s child is…?’
She shook her head vigorously, but couldn’t completely dispel the doubt.
‘Ah, it couldn’t be. Both of them are so busy. I’ve never felt any special atmosphere between them. But… when Lajin asked for help because she accidentally paid with Director’s card when buying baby products at the department store, it came to mind. Maybe that’s why she disappeared? Really? No, both of them are such thorough people. Even if that were the case, there’s no way they didn’t use contraception.’
However, lately, seeing Jaehun’s appearance made her waver in her thoughts.
‘Ever since Director left, it seems like Director’s dark circles under his eyes have gotten deeper. His face seems sharper, and the clear-cut jawline and higher, sharper nose bridge seem even more pronounced.’
It seemed like he had lost weight. Even though he was already slender, lately, his suits and shirts seemed a bit loose.
I once mustered the courage to suggest that he should take care of his meals, but Jaehun only faintly nodded and didn’t keep his promise.
The only time the now colder and sharper Jaehun wavered was when he asked about Lajin.
“Was there no contact from Secretary Sa today either?”
“No, Director.”
“Do you really not know where Secretary Sa went? You two were close.”
“We were close, but after she quit the company, I couldn’t reach her.”
“If Secretary Sa contacts you, report to me immediately. It doesn’t matter even if I’m in a meeting.”
“Yes, understood.”
Jaehun always asked the same question, and Yunhee’s response was always the same.
“What on earth happened?”
Then, Yunhee sighed as she heard the email notification sound.
“Now, which magazine sent an email this time?”
When she clicked on the mailbox,
Yunhee’s eyes widened.
“Dir, Director?”
Jaehun learned about Lajin from an unexpected person.
After receiving an invitation from Seong Seongjae, the chairman, to attend the 60th-anniversary party of Daemyeong Hotel, where he had a special relationship with, Jaehun attended the party, exchanged greetings with people, and then took a moment to excuse himself to the balcony.
Recently, he hadn’t slept properly, and his head felt foggy and uncomfortable.
Surrounded by the scents of countless people and their hypocritical words, it was stifling to be among them, so he went out for some fresh air.
“Director Seo, it’s been a while.”
Turning her head with a frown at the strong perfume scent, Seoyoung approached with a champagne glass in her hand.
“I heard Chairman has been very busy. It must have been difficult because of the article. I also had a hard time. We haven’t even talked to the people involved, so who on earth would…”
“If you’re going to be here, I’ll leave.”
At the moment he cut off the cold words, Seoyoung, who was about to approach him, hesitated a few steps backward without realizing.
“Then?”
“Oh, well.”
“When was ‘then’? Tell me quickly.”
Somehow, Jaehun’s atmosphere didn’t seem right. There seemed to be a hint of madness even in his black pupils.
“A few months ago, I saw her at the department store. I didn’t think she would quit just because of marriage. Ah!”
Suddenly approaching, Jaehun grabbed my shoulders tightly and shook me, causing a startled Seoyoung to scream.
“It hurts!”
“Did you just say she got married? Lajin got married?”
Lajin? The unusual title as well as Jaehun’s unsettling atmosphere made Seoyoung’s expression twist with disgust.
“You address your secretary by her name?”
“Answer me.”
Before your shoulders break.
Jaehun’s shining pupils seemed to say just that, and Seoyoung, frightened, trembled her lips.
“Ah, I, I saw her choosing baby products. While talking with an employee, she was patting her belly. So I thought she got married and quit…”
As if suddenly coming back to life, my heart that had been still started pounding like crazy.
After letting go of Seoyoung’s shoulders, Jaehun stepped out to the balcony and called Yunhee.
“Secretary Jung.”
[Dash] Director? What’s going on this Sunday? I know you attended the anniversary event today, so what’s the matter?“A few months ago, you said you bought a friend’s baby gift with my card.”
[Dash] Yes? Oh, yes, that’s right.“When we had lunch, you said you and Secretary Sa switched cards and took them.”
[Dash] Yes, that’s right… Why are you asking?“The person who bought baby products at the department store. Is it really Secretary Jung?”
Yunhee’s sound of swallowing could be heard.
“To be honest, you have to tell the truth. If you don’t have the guts to deal with the aftermath.”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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