To the Missing Secretary (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 3
Ra Jin bit her lip inward.
She couldn’t answer easily.
Her lips were parched, and her heart thudded unevenly.
She had been secretly in love with him—for seven whole years.
She felt as if she might blurt it out without even realizing.
“No, please don’t! Don’t go on that blind date—I’m just not ready to let you go yet!”
But she couldn’t say that.
Jae Heon wasn’t asking Ra Jin, a woman—he was asking Secretary Sa.
As his secretary, Ra Jin had to give him the answer that would benefit him most.
“Yes. Do Moon Group is financially stable and enjoys positive public opinion. Given that a joint project between their affiliate, DM Home Shopping, and our Geonyoung Foods is already scheduled, strong synergy is expected. Also…”
Jae Heon tilted his head slightly and muttered,
“You sound just like a robot weather forecaster.”
Ra Jin gently bit the soft inner flesh of her lip and tightened her clasped hands.
Did he really think she wanted to speak so emotionlessly, like she was reading from a report?
If only she could—if only it were allowed—she’d cling to his pant leg and beg.
“I’d even kneel and plead.”
Please don’t get married.
It’s still far too soon for me to let you go from my heart.
Please… just understand how I feel.
But saying that would lead to disaster.
Not only would she no longer be able to stay by Jae Heon’s side, she might never see his face again for the rest of her life.
Ra Jin only ever had one choice.
To hide her feelings and conceal her heart.
She took a shallow breath and forced her lips to move.
“It’s widely known that Ms. Jang Seo Young has feelings for you, so I expect things will go smoothly between you two.”
“Since even Secretary Sa puts it that way, I’ll consider it.”
No—why did this stubborn man, who usually never listened, suddenly accept what she said so readily?
She swallowed her urge to say that aloud and could only nod.
“By the way, Secretary Sa. I’m asking just in case…”
“Yes, Director?”
“Do you think I might lose to my uncle and Seo Ju Han?”
“Huh?”
“Is that why you’re suggesting I go on this blind date?”
Seeing Jae Heon’s displeasure once again actually felt… rather comforting this time.
“Of course, I don’t think that myself, but…”
When Ra Jin trailed off, Jae Heon’s eyebrow arched sharply upward.
“You don’t think that, but…?”
“Perhaps that’s how it might appear to the Chairman.”
Jae Heon scoffed, letting out an exasperated snort.
“Me—Seo Jae Heon—falling behind Seo Ju Han? Does that even make sense?”
“I wasn’t stating my own opinion—only that the Chairman might see it that way…”
“What do you, Secretary Sa, really think?”
“Well, of course, just as always, I have complete faith that you’ll succeed on your own.”
When Ra Jin emphasized the word “on your own,” his face lit up with satisfaction.
“I know.”
To others, he was cold and exacting—but only in front of Ra Jin did he often reveal this childlike side.
And every time, she felt happy.
But soon, this happiness would belong to someone else.
To the woman who would become his wife.
It felt as if someone had clenched her throat tightly, making it hard to breathe.
In that moment, a wild thought crossed Ra Jin’s mind.
If only for a single moment, she wished they could be the closest of all.
Then maybe she could leave without regrets, carrying a memory of him…
“Are you out of your mind? Are you even sane? How can you think that here at work, with him right in front of you?”
Ra Jin shook her head firmly to snap herself out of it.
“What’s wrong?”
“Huh? Oh—nothing.”
Jae Heon studied her face intently, then nodded as if convinced.
“All right, you can go now.”
“The afternoon meeting will proceed as scheduled.”
“Fine.”
Thankfully, Jae Heon seemed to be in a better mood—but Ra Jin’s mood was the opposite.
“Secretary Sa?”
Even after he’d finished speaking, Ra Jin stood completely still.
Jae Heon called her again.
“Secretary Sa! Secretary Sa!”
“Oh—sorry.”
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
His eyes, filled with concern, made Ra Jin’s heart flutter.
But once again, she firmly suppressed her emotions.
“No, I’m fine.”
Speaking words contrary to her true feelings had become painfully familiar to Ra Jin.
Yet suddenly, an impulse burst from deep within her.
“Director.”
“Yes?”
“I have something I’d like to ask.”
“Go ahead.”
Jae Heon naturally assumed it was work-related.
After all, that was the only kind of thing Ra Jin ever said to him.
“If I were to resign someday… how long should I plan for the handover period?”
Jae Heon froze. Slowly lifting his head, his pupils widened and trembled faintly.
Resign? Handover?
He barely managed to move his stiff lips.
“…What on earth are you talking about all of a sudden?”
When Ra Jin took a shallow breath, Jae Heon urged her impatiently.
“I’m asking—what do you mean by that? Don’t tell me you’re planning to quit soon?”
Ra Jin shook her head.
Seeing that, Jae Heon visibly relaxed—but then immediately furrowed his brow.
“Then why ask something like that if you’re not?”
It wasn’t that she didn’t know—her resignation depended entirely on his marriage.
But since he couldn’t possibly understand her feelings, Ra Jin simply made an excuse.
“I was just curious.”
“Are we negotiating your salary right now?”
“No.”
Ra Jin lowered her head.
“It just suddenly crossed my mind. I’m sorry if it bothered you.”
Jae Heon unconsciously loosened his tie and pulled it down slightly.
The unexpected “resignation” stone Ra Jin had just hurled at him left him far more shaken than the word “bothered” could ever convey.
He’d never once imagined Ra Jin would ever leave his side.
“Have I done something to upset you?”
“No, not at all.”
“You can be honest. You know I’m quite lenient with you, Secretary Sa.”
That was true.
His uniquely gentle demeanor toward her alone made her feel special—and kept her trapped in the fever of unrequited love.
“I’ve just been a little tired lately, I suppose.”
Tired? Jae Heon’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Come to think of it, his schedule had been extremely packed these past few years, trying to keep his uncle in check and build results.
And Ra Jin had meticulously managed that schedule without a single gap—it was no wonder she was exhausted.
“Understood. You may go now.”
She bowed and left his office.
The moment the door clicked shut behind her, Jae Heon let out a soft sigh and rubbed his face.
Just the thought that Ra Jin might leave him someday made his heart drop.
He knew no one else could put his mind at ease or sync with him so perfectly.
“I’ll have to take care of her first.”
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Several days passed.
Yet in Ra Jin’s mind, Jae Heon’s blind date remained lodged deep—and in Jae Heon’s mind, Ra Jin’s resignation still weighed heavily, refusing to budge.
So on the day they wrapped up a small project,
Jae Heon invited Ra Jin to dinner.
Of course, she’d refuse—as she always had.
Still, as always, he made the offer. His invitation and her refusal had practically become a ritual between them.
“Secretary Sa, you’ve worked hard.”
“I only did what I was supposed to do.”
Their conversation flowed as usual.
“How about dinner together? My treat—as a thank-you.”
“Yes, understood.”
“I figured as much, so I’ve already ordered takeo—”
Jae Heon stopped mid-sentence and blinked.
“Secretary Sa… just to make sure.”
“You didn’t mishear.”
Ra Jin continued.
“I said I’d join you for dinner.”
Jae Heon’s expression turned grave as he murmured,
“…Five years.”
“Excuse me?”
“The minimum handover period. At least five years.”
What in the world prompted that random remark?
“Have you ever accepted my dinner invitations before? As far as I recall, not even once.”
“That’s correct.”
“They say people always have a reason for doing something they’ve never done before.”
“If you’d rather not, I can take it back—”
“Who said I don’t want to?”
How impatient—must’ve taken after his boss.
“Let’s go eat.”
Seeing Ra Jin about to turn away, Jae Heon led the way.
“Director.”
“Too late. It’s non-refundable now.”
“No, that’s not what I meant.”
Ra Jin cleared her throat, then looked slightly downward as she spoke.
“I can’t handle spicy food. I’d appreciate it if you kept that in mind.”
Her shy, slightly embarrassed manner struck him as utterly adorable.
“Noted.”
A faint smile lingered at the corner of Jae Heon’s lips as he walked ahead.
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The place Jae Heon took her turned out to be a humble, modest bapsang restaurant—unexpectedly simple.
The menu changed daily based on the owner’s mood, and though small, the place used fresh ingredients, served delicious food, and had a comfortably relaxing atmosphere.
“Why do you look so surprised?”
“Oh… I assumed it’d be one of the usual places you go to.”
She’d expected something grand and flashy, with lots of staff—but this was a pleasant surprise.
“Don’t like it?”
He feigned indifference, but his voice carried a hint of nervousness.
Ra Jin quietly surveyed the interior.
The spotless cleanliness, the decorations made from plants freshly picked from the backyard garden—everything showed how dearly the owner cherished this space.
While she appreciated the grand, luxurious restaurants he used for business meetings, this neat, warm little eatery felt just as wonderful.
“No, I like it. It’s cozy and charming.”
Only then did Jae Heon’s tense shoulders relax, and a soft smile appeared.
“It’s my grandfather’s and my secret hideout. Not a place I bring just anyone.”
For a moment, Ra Jin forgot to breathe as she stared at him.
Unlike his notoriously prickly personality, Jae Heon’s looks were universally acknowledged as handsome—regardless of one’s taste.
Even Yoon Hee, who saw him daily, admitted he was strikingly good-looking.
And now, with that captivating face, he was giving her such a sweet smile.
Of all times—just when she’d resolved to let go of her feelings for him.
Ra Jin bit her trembling lip lightly and turned her gaze away.
If she kept looking at his face, she’d fall even deeper under his spell.
“Why are you staring like that?”
“Oh—nothing.”
“Trailing off like that isn’t like you, Secretary Sa.”
His expression grew serious.
She’d clearly already made up her mind about resigning.
“This is bad. Secretary Sa’s just as stubborn as I am—once she’s decided, she never changes her mind easily.”
Jae Heon exhaled deeply, then looked at her with earnest eyes.
“Before you make up your mind, I’d like you to hear me out first.”
“…?”
“I’ve been thinking.”
After a brief pause, his lips slowly parted.
“It seems I just can’t do without you, Secretary Sa.”
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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