To the Missing Secretary (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 2
“Seo Jae Heon!”
Even at Chairman Seo’s roar-like shout, Jae Heon didn’t so much as blink.
“My secretary is not a menial errand-runner.”
“Boy, who in their right mind would discuss such a critical matter with a mere errand-runner!”
“Marriage—or even engagement—is still far too premature. I’ve made my stance perfectly clear, so I’ll take my leave now.”
“Your father and mother would surely prefer you having someone by your side rather than going through life alone.”
At the mention of his parents, Jae Heon’s expression hardened like ice.
“I don’t understand why you’d suddenly bring that up.”
“Do you think I don’t know? Every time you’re troubled, you vanish off to Yongin by yourself.”
Yongin was where Jae Heon’s parents’ ashes were interred.
“Isn’t it precisely because you’re lonely?”
The Geonyoung Group’s founding family had always been renowned for their towering builds and exceptional athleticism.
Chairman Seo Sung Jae, though in his seventies, stood nearly 180 cm tall; his late eldest son, Hoe Jun, had been 185 cm; and his grandson Jae Heon reached a staggering 192 cm.
They all enjoyed swimming, horseback riding, kendo, judo, golf—you name it. So much so that their nickname was “the business world’s athletes.”
Jae Heon, as a true-blooded heir of Geonyoung, was no exception.
He constantly honed his naturally gifted physique whenever he had the chance—his body was practically a weapon in its own right.
Yet, in Sung Jae’s eyes, this towering, solid grandson sometimes looked unbearably lonely and perilously fragile.
He wished someone steadfast would stand firmly by Jae Heon’s side.
And if that someone happened to be from a family that could further solidify Jae Heon’s position, all the better.
Thus, Jang Seo Young, the youngest daughter of Domun Group, was the perfect candidate.
She came from a powerful family—and, to top it off, she liked Jae Heon.
“With a family of your own, your heart will surely find more peace.”
“My heart is always at peace—as long as you don’t keep pressuring me to marry like this.”
“Then perhaps your insomnia might even improve.”
Jae Heon paused, narrowing his eyes slightly.
“Jae Heon. You can’t keep suffering from nightmares forever.”
“But marriage won’t solve that, will it?”
“That’s uncertain. Which is why…”
“I can’t stake my life on something so uncertain.”
Leaving those words behind, Jae Heon walked straight out of the chairman’s office.
Alone now, Sung Jae sighed deeply, pressing his palm to his forehead.
“Tch. That brat has no idea how much grief he gives his grandfather.”
Ever since his parents’ accident, Jae Heon had suffered from insomnia.
He worried endlessly about his grandson being left utterly alone after his own passing.
Though still relatively healthy, age weighed on him—he could never predict when something sudden might happen.
After all, among his circle of friends, there was even a grim joke going around: “You can’t guarantee the next hour.”
By now, more than a few people close to him had already passed away.
“I must live long enough to see that boy build a family of his own.”
But this wasn’t the only reason he wished for Jae Heon’s marriage.
It was also because of his second son, Hoe Myeong.
Even when his elder brother Hoe Jun was still alive, Hoe Myeong had always schemed to take his place—and the moment his brother and sister-in-law died, he immediately tried to claim it for himself.
Yet Hoe Myeong simply wasn’t the right person to lead the company.
He wasn’t entirely incompetent—but his ambition far outstripped his capabilities.
His son, Seo Ju Han, was no different.
Ju Han, one year younger than his cousin Jae Heon, bitterly resented seeing Jae Heon shine and constantly picked fights with him at every opportunity.
Moreover, both father and son tended to label anyone who disagreed with them as outright enemies—utterly unfit to be executives.
‘Geonyoung Group might collapse in an instant.’
In Sung Jae’s eyes, only Jae Heon could rightly steer Geonyoung forward.
Like his father, he was fair and impartial, excelled at reading market trends, and possessed remarkable decisiveness and execution.
Only his personality… well, not just a little, but terribly prickly and demanding—that was his one flaw.
“If only that temper of his could be tamed just a bit.”
Fortunately, there was someone who could manage Jae Heon.
That person was his secretary, Ra Jin.
‘I should soon discuss marriage between Secretary Sa and Jae Heon. After all, he tends to listen to her.’
★★★
Yoon Hee, seated at her desk, sighed inwardly the moment she saw Jae Heon’s face as he descended from the chairman’s office.
Ah. He’s been thoroughly scolded again—badly, too!
‘Of all times, why did he have to come right when Director Sa stepped out?’
Mentally calling out desperately for Ra Jin, Yoon Hee quickly rose and bowed to Jae Heon.
“You’re back—”
“Where’s Secretary Sa?”
The moment he arrived, Jae Heon’s eyes darted around rapidly, searching for Ra Jin.
But no matter how hard he looked, she was nowhere in sight.
He’d been living with a faint headache, a constant companion to his insomnia.
Whenever that happened, the subtle fragrance of Ra Jin would ease his pain somewhat.
It was the same now, when his mood was especially foul.
Yet with Ra Jin nowhere visible, his already foul mood plunged even deeper.
“S-she’s at the Management Support Headquarters. She went to… to finalize the report you mentioned this morning, sir.”
“Call her here immediately.”
Yoon Hee watched as Jae Heon turned away mid-sentence and strode into his office.
“…I’m saved. The prickly words stop here.”
She’d barely let out a sigh of relief when she remembered—she had to find the one person who could soothe Jae Heon’s temper. She dashed off toward the Management Support Headquarters at once.
“Director!”
Ra Jin, just stepping out of her office, nearly collided with Yoon Hee, who came panting toward her.
“Yoon Hee, what’s wrong?”
“Director, huff, the executive director… is back!”
“How’s his mood?”
“Huff… huff… like strawberry juice with 100% sugar content.”
That meant it was the absolute worst.
Since Jae Heon disliked sweets, they used increasingly sugary comparisons to describe how foul his mood was.
“Understood. Please reserve Meeting Room 1 and get everything ready. And don’t forget—green tea instead of water for Department Head Oh Chang Seok.”
“Yes, Director. Please be careful.”
At Yoon Hee’s worried expression, Ra Jin gave a faint smile and gently patted her junior’s shoulder.
“How many times have I done this? It’ll be fine.”
“Today feels even worse—worse than usual! He looked like he’d just eaten a hundred pieces of dalgona candy made by melting sugar and cheese together!”
Hmm, that does sound serious.
What on earth did the chairman say to upset him this much?
“I’d better hurry. He’ll only get angrier if I’m late.”
“Hik! Then I’ll rush off to set up the meeting room!”
Upon arriving at the executive office, Ra Jin took a light breath and knocked firmly three times.
—Come in.
A deep, resonant voice sounded from inside.
It was still the voice that made her heart flutter.
Yet her expression as she stepped in showed none of that feeling.
She was merely a subordinate reporting to her superior.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Poker face was her specialty.
Hiding her emotions—
that was the secret to becoming “the person closest to Seo Jae Heon.”
“Executive Director, I’ve brought the report you mentioned this morning.”
Jae Heon gave a slight nod—an invitation to come closer.
Ra Jin walked straight over with crisp, precise steps and placed the report on his desk.
The faint scent she carried began, ever so slightly, to calm him.
Though his anger hadn’t fully dissipated.
“The department head personally—”
“Move this afternoon’s meeting up by one hour.”
Judging by this outburst of stubbornness, Yoon Hee was right—he really had been thoroughly dressed down by the chairman.
But this wasn’t the first time, so Ra Jin handled it with practiced ease.
“With all due respect, Executive Director, it might be too soon—we’ve only just begun implementing this morning’s revisions from Planning Team 1.”
“What? They still haven’t fixed it? Do any of them even have a functioning brain? Did they think they’re paid just to sit in the office for a few hours like shareholders collecting dividends?”
Jae Heon snapped out his words in a cold, rapid-fire tone.
‘Today’s a day for sugar-coating.’
Thinking quickly, Ra Jin spoke calmly.
“Not everyone possesses your exceptional talent, sir.”
Jae Heon paused. The deep creases on his forehead relaxed—just a fraction.
“…If we keep hiring only top-tier, high-caliber talent, why can’t we ever seem to find any actual talent in this company?”
“Because even the most outstanding talent can’t possibly keep up with you, sir.”
“Then they should at least try harder! To catch up to someone greater than yourself takes several times the usual effort.”
“And yet even in those moments, you’re already far ahead of everyone, thanks to those long legs of yours.”
Ha. Jae Heon let out a short sigh and leaned back against his chair.
“At least I have someone like Secretary Sa who speaks sense—that’s a relief.”
He closed his eyes, then opened them again.
His gaze narrowed as he watched Ra Jin, her expression utterly blank as she mechanically delivered her words.
“Secretary Sa.”
“Yes, Executive Director?”
“Every time I hear it, I wonder—do you truly mean it?”
“Do I seem like the kind of frivolous person who casually spouts empty flattery?”
“No.”
Jae Heon answered instantly.
“I personally hired you. My judgment couldn’t possibly be that poor.”
“I agree wholeheartedly. Your judgment is exceptional.”
“So you’re being genuine.”
“Of course.”
Yet even Ra Jin’s words failed to noticeably improve Jae Heon’s mood.
If this continued, he really might move the meeting ahead by an hour—and that would be disastrous.
If preparations were incomplete, Jae Heon would only grow angrier, and the fallout would affect everyone in the meeting, including the secretarial staff.
“Did something happen in the chairman’s office?”
At the mention of the chairman’s office, Jae Heon frowned again and tugged his tie down slightly in evident frustration.
“He told me to get married.”
Ra Jin froze.
Her widely dilated pupils snapped back into place in an instant.
She could hear her own heartbeat pounding in her ears.
It felt as if her blood had turned to ice.
She feared that if she lost focus even slightly, her legs would give out beneath her.
“He seems eager to send me off on a blind date as soon as possible.”
Yet Ra Jin could only nod calmly, as though she hadn’t been shaken at all.
“…I see.”
“He dismissed my reasoning that it’s still too early.”
Ha. Jae Heon sighed faintly and rubbed his face with his hands.
“Might the chairman have someone specific in mind… from a particular family?”
“Jang Seo Young of Domun Group.”
Domun Group aligned well with Geonyoung’s interests, and Jang Seo Young—the chairman’s youngest daughter—was both beautiful and highly educated.
‘If the chairman favors her that much… he might marry soon.’
Ra Jin bit softly on the tender flesh inside her lip.
He was going to marry. Become another woman’s husband.
She could no longer even keep Jae Heon in her heart.
It felt as if a heavy weight had crushed her chest.
Ra Jin carefully concealed her emotions, ensuring nothing showed on her face.
“He said if I refuse marriage, I should at least accept an engagement.”
“…”
“He also warned that if I decline the blind date, Seo Ju Han might take my place.”
Resting his chin on his interlaced fingers, elbows propped on the desk, Jae Heon looked up at her.
“What do you think, Secretary Sa?”
“I’m not sure what you’re referring to…”
His dark eyes fixed on her, piercing as if they could see straight through to her soul.
“Do you think I should go on this blind date?”
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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