To the Missing Secretary (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 14
I momentarily forgot that the other party was Secretary Sa.
She was the only person within Geonyoung Group capable of standing up to Seo Jae Heon, the notoriously prickly, demanding, and exacting managing director.
“…Do that thing.”
“Huh? What thing?”
“I’m telling you to do that… keep thing or whatever it’s called.”
Not wanting to burden Ra Jin, Jae Heon avoided answering directly by simply agreeing to her suggestion.
But he couldn’t avoid mentioning the second clause.
If he didn’t clarify it now, Ra Jin would surely head straight home the moment their act was over.
“Thank you.”
Annoyed by her swift reply, Jae Heon shot her a brief, reproachful glance.
‘I’m letting it slide because that scarf suits you so well.’
Since it proved his impeccable taste, he had to be generous.
“But about the part where we have to sleep together as much as possible… does that mean I have to come to this house every day?”
He nodded as if it were obvious.
“Yes.”
“But it would be impossible for me to stay at my place after work and then come here only when it’s time to sleep.”
“Then just stay here.”
At that, Ra Jin let out a short sigh, clearly taken aback.
“How could I possibly do that?”
“Why not? Don’t worry. Starting today, everything Secretary Sa needs will be brought over here…”
Jae Heon abruptly paused, his expression faltering, and Ra Jin smiled.
“You just called me ‘Secretary Sa’ again, Director.”
“…Let’s add another clause. Addressing each other by our first names is permitted only during private time when we’re alone.”
Though disappointed, Ra Jin had no choice but to nod in agreement.
It was already more than she could have hoped for.
Back in college, he’d called her by her name so rarely she could count the times on one hand.
But now, at least, she’d get to hear it more often.
‘Which means I’ll be spending more nights with the director.’
Her heart suddenly pounded so fast she pressed her palm firmly against her chest.
“What’s wrong? Did something go down the wrong pipe?”
Seeing Jae Heon instantly look at her with concern only made her heartbeat accelerate further—
so much so she genuinely worried her heart might burst.
She really needed to get used to this. Since she’d be spending more time with him from now on, panicking like this every time would be terribly inconvenient.
‘But… will I ever reach the day when being next to the director feels completely normal?’
If she couldn’t control her heartbeat, she at least had to keep a straight face.
Ra Jin spoke as calmly as she could.
“No. But I’ll count that last time you called me just now as a penalty. That makes two.”
“No, that doesn’t count—we haven’t even written it into the contract yet.”
“Verbal agreements are still agreements. My former boss always said that anyone who breaks one must be taught a bitter lesson.”
“…Your former boss sounds ruthless.”
Jae Heon let out a light sigh.
Why on earth had he gone around saying things like that? He regretted it now, but it was too late.
She took a breath and spoke again.
“I think sleeping together every day would be too much—it’d interfere with my preparations for work the next morning. How about we only fulfill the second clause on weekends? Just Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.”
Jae Heon’s brow tensed. His index finger unconsciously tapped rapidly against the armrest of the sofa.
He clearly wasn’t pleased.
‘Damn it.’
Truth was, Jae Heon wanted to fall asleep next to her every single night.
Once a child tastes candy, they never forget it—and now that he’d experienced this lightness, freshness, clarity, and comfort after a good night’s sleep, going back to how things were before was impossible.
Yet she was only offering weekends.
Of course, compared to before, he should be grateful—but still…
He couldn’t push too hard. He didn’t want to burden Ra Jin.
“How about Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays? In return, you tell me what you want. Not penalties, and not just calling you by your name when we’re alone—anything else you’d like, I’ll grant it.”
Ra Jin shook her head.
She wanted nothing else from him.
Asking for more would be greedy—and greed always led to trouble.
She didn’t know how long this contract would last, but she wanted to cherish it until the very day it ended.
But then Jae Heon’s next words froze her expression cold.
“It’s fine—just be honest. Whether it’s a certain amount of money, accessories, or a handbag, I don’t mind.”
Money? Accessories… or a handbag?
The moment she grasped what he meant, her racing heart gradually returned to its normal pace.
Jae Heon always reminded her of this—how his feelings and hers were worlds apart.
“Did you really think I’d ask you for things like that?”
“People usually do.”
Usually… Ra Jin swallowed a bitter smile inwardly.
Apparently, for him, drafting contracts like this wasn’t uncommon at all.
During the four years she’d worked as his secretary, as far as she knew, Jae Heon had never dated anyone.
He simply never had time for romance—and even during less busy periods, he’d turned away every woman who approached him.
“I find it annoying. I’m tired. I don’t want emotional drain—and frankly, I don’t even have emotions to spare.”
But she didn’t know his private life.
Jae Heon never let his secretaries meddle in his personal affairs; he considered it rude to both sides.
She had no idea who he met or what he did when she wasn’t around.
He might have crossed paths with far more people than she imagined.
But Ra Jin had no desire to become just another one of them.
Hoo. After taking a deep breath, she lifted her head and looked straight into the eyes of the man sitting across from her.
“Seo Jae Heon.”
Jae Heon’s pupils dilated, trembling slightly.
Had Ra Jin slapped his ears in his sleep?
Had his eardrums been damaged somehow?
He must have misheard.
Last night was a special exception, but aside from that, she’d never addressed him this way before.
“Secretary Sa… what did you just call me…?”
“We entered this agreement by mutual consent. Neither of us was dragged into it against our will.”
Ra Jin spoke firmly.
“Could it be that you expected to spend the night with me in exchange for money?”
His face instantly twisted in displeasure.
“What kind of nonsense are you talking about?”
“Exactly what I thought. What you’re offering me is practically payment.”
At the word “payment,” the veins on Jae Heon’s hand—still gripping the armrest—bulged.
How dare she say something like that…!
“Secretary Sa!”
His voice rose sharply, but Ra Jin didn’t flinch.
“I didn’t spend the night with you expecting anything in return. So please don’t say things like that again.”
Jae Heon took a deep breath.
Ra Jin’s resolute, unwavering gaze slowly restored his nearly lost composure.
He’d meant it kindly—but now he realized how it might have sounded to her.
“Huh… You’re right. That was my mistake. I apologize. That wasn’t my intention.”
She gave a small nod.
“Then it’s settled. And we should get up now. We might end up late if we’re not careful. Shall we continue this discussion after work?”
Glancing at the clock, Jae Heon had no choice but to agree.
“Just so you know—you’re the only one who dares treat me this way, Secretary Sa.”
“Please don’t forget that it was you who gave me that authority, Director.”
Jae Heon recalled the day he’d recruited her.
“If I ever start heading down the wrong path, tell me without holding back.”
“Really? Even if it’s harsh?”
“Yes. It’s your duty—and I’m giving you the right to do so.”
“Understood. I’ll do my utmost to fulfill both my duty and my rights.”
The memory surfaced vividly in his mind, and he unconsciously sighed.
“I’ve dug my own grave.”
“Everyone ends up in a grave eventually—consider this an early trial run. You always like being ahead of others, don’t you, Director?”
“You really never lose an argument, do you?”
“Isn’t that exactly why you hired me?”
At Ra Jin’s calm retort, Jae Heon’s brow tightened.
Was this really the same woman who’d clung so tightly to him until dawn?
The same woman who’d looked at him with such fiery intensity and called him “Jae Heon”?
Now that she’d reverted to “Secretary Sa,” there was no trace of vulnerability left in her.
Only the scarf around her neck remained as proof that last night hadn’t been a dream.
And yet… it was strange.
‘I’m certain Secretary Sa hit me—on the head or somewhere—while I was asleep.’
Otherwise, he wouldn’t find even this stern expression of hers utterly endearing.
It felt like he could accept anything she said or did.
‘Letting yourself be swayed by looks is what third-raters do.’
He was first-rate—the famously composed and rational Seo Jae Heon, who never lost his cool or judgment, not even for a second.
Repeating this to himself, he stood up.
“Fine. Let’s talk again after work.”
The two of them went to work together in Jae Heon’s car.
Since they always arrived before Yoon Hee, the other secretary in the managing director’s office, they luckily avoided any suspicion.
Even if Yoon Hee had seen them arriving together, Ra Jin was sure she would’ve just given her a pitiful look and asked, “How come you happened to come in with the director today?”
She served Jae Heon a cup of freshly brewed tea, and he began his day by drinking it.
Soon enough, Yoon Hee arrived, and the two focused on their respective tasks, supporting Jae Heon as usual.
It was an ordinary day—right up until Chairman Seo summoned Ra Jin at lunchtime.
While Jae Heon was out, a call came from Jo Cheol Woong, the chairman’s chief secretary.
The chairman is asking for Secretary Sa.
“You? Me?”
Yes. He has something urgent to discuss while Director Seo is away. Please come up right away.
What could this be about?
‘Surely… he hasn’t found out about last night?’
Yoon Hee looked puzzled as Ra Jin put down the intercom.
“Chief Secretary, what’s going on?”
“Called to the chairman’s office.”
“Oh! What for?”
“No idea.”
Ra Jin wanted to know the reason too. If only she’d been prepared mentally—
…No, wait. Was this even the kind of situation one could prepare for?
But there was no time to hesitate. Chairman Seo hated wasting time as much as Jae Heon did.
Hoo. Ra Jin exhaled lightly, composed her expression, stood up, and straightened her clothes.
“I’ll be back. If the director returns, don’t tell him I went to the chairman’s office—just say I stepped out briefly.”
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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