Seo Young unintentionally made Jae Heon seriously consider marriage.

It was regrettable that she wasn’t the one he had in mind.

“I understand your reaction, Director Seo. Pressuring someone who isn’t thinking about marriage naturally leads to irritation. I felt the same way before I met Director Seo. I had never thought about marriage at all.”

Seeing Jae Heon remain silent, apparently lost in thoughts about Ra Jin, Seo Young smiled, misunderstanding his silence.

Indeed, a competent businessman wouldn’t miss out on such a golden opportunity that had come to him.

He couldn’t accept her proposal immediately due to his pride, but he also couldn’t outright reject it.
Perhaps it was the little mole on Jae Heon’s face that made even this side of him appear endearing.

I had only known him as someone charismatic and thorough.

Maybe, apart from President Seo, only I know about this side of him?

‘For someone so guarded to show me such vulnerability… Could it be a sign that he doesn’t entirely lack feelings toward me?’

Comparing Jae Heon to an animal, he seemed like a black panther with unusually dark fur and eyes that flickered like golden flames. Majestic, proud, and exuding an aura of charisma that made it hard to approach.

But still, he was a feline after all, with both a sharp edge and, as it turns out, an endearing side.
‘Even a knight must show their mettle. That way, you can leave a good impression.’

Since pushing too hard could have adverse effects, Seo Yeon decided to step back at this point.

We have plenty of time ahead of us.

“It might seem like a sudden proposal, and you may have strong reservations, but please consider it. Think about which side would be more advantageous for Director Seo.”

Even though the answer already seemed clear.

Seo Yeon smiled to herself, quietly self-congratulating.

Unlike the other women who whined and clung, she was cool and had a broad heart.
‘When will this man realize that he’s a lucky guy? I mean, a woman like me, with perfect conditions and a broad understanding, genuinely liking him.’

This man should be well aware of how much effort his cousin Seo Joo Han, especially, is putting into curbing Jae Heon.

“I’ll wait.”

Seo Yeon smiled and extended her hand.

“Do well from now on, both of us.”

Jae Heon, who suddenly extended his hand to me, came to his senses for a moment and squeezed my hand firmly.

“You won’t hold my hand? I’m nervous.”

Seo Yeon shook her hand gently, tempting him with her eyes. In the process, she subtly closed the distance between them.
“Hurry, grab my hand. My arm hurts.”

Jae Heon, who was silently watching Seo Yeon like that, slowly spoke.

“It’s a return for telling you what kind of stupid idea Seo Joo Han is entertaining.”

Huh? Seo Yeon chuckled at Jae Heon’s words.

“What is it?”

“When you come to a restaurant, it’s better not to spray perfume. The fragrance can be a very important factor in enhancing the taste of food.”

It was an unexpected remark. When Seo Yeon looked at him with a pierced expression, Jae Heon shook his head slightly and mumbled to himself like a soliloquy.

“My head really hurts. Wouldn’t it be better to wash it thoroughly?”
“Argh!” With her face flushed red, Seo Yeon clenched her fist tightly and bit her lips forcefully.

No matter how much she liked Jae Heon, she found it difficult to endure this kind of treatment.

Other people couldn’t get into her good graces. Whatever she did, she excelled, looked pretty, and received compliments. To avoid upsetting her, they were always careful around her.

Perhaps that’s why Seo Yeon couldn’t stand anyone going against her or not following her wishes, even in the slightest.

Among these, the most unbearable thing was being ignored.

Jae Heon was doing all those things she disliked.
Despite that, Seo Yeon endured all of his rude behavior.

Because she liked him so much.

She found it frustrating that he treated her so coldly without understanding her feelings.

“…Treating me like this, you’ll regret it soon.”

As if I would bend to your will.

“Well, I’ve never experienced regret before.”

Ah, but I’ve been regretting lately.

Regretting not realizing Ra Jin’s cute and honest nature earlier.

It was a lingering regret. Why didn’t I take the time to understand the true character of someone close to me?

If I had, maybe the days of suffering from insomnia would have been reduced, and…

Perhaps by now, I might have even gotten married.
“I probably didn’t need to listen to Grandfather’s nagging.”

As I thought about Ra Jin, who had a small stature and had loosely draped my clothes, I couldn’t help but laugh. It was a reflexive reaction even I wasn’t aware of.

If we were to get married and live together, would I see such a sight frequently?

…Well, that might be quite amusing.

“Did you just laugh? That cold and flawless Seo Jae Heon?”

A moment of shock. Seo Yeon felt an awkward sensation.

When a man smiles like that, thinking about something, he usually… thinks about a woman.

“Seo Jae Heon and a woman.”

It’s unbelievable; it can’t be true.