Ha-yeon sat down and glanced at Jaehyuk’s back. Behind him stood several secretaries, including Director Han.

“It would be nice if it were just the two of us.”

“Director Han, please leave for now.”

“Yes.”

With only the two of them remaining, Jaehyuk stared intently at Ha-yeon.

For some reason, Jaehyuk found Ha-yeon uncomfortable. So, even though it was unavoidable to be involved in business matters, he didn’t want to get entangled in her personal life.

“I have something to say.”

“…I’ll be straightforward. A dinner appointment scheduled for this weekend. Attend that day and do as I request.”

“I’ve already declined the dinner. Didn’t you hear?”

Jaehyuk observed Ha-yeon penetratingly.

‘The first thing is to understand why Manager Min, who used to be so reserved, changed her attitude.’

The sudden change in Ha-yeon’s attitude was suspicious. Jaehyuk observed her without speaking.

It was because he wondered if there was any other intention behind Min Ha-yeon’s actions. To understand her intention, he scrutinized her facial expressions more closely.

“No, the engagement will be forced. The marriage will proceed without the consent of the parties involved.”

Jaehyuk raised an eyebrow at Ha-yeon’s words. His voice turned cold as if feeling uncomfortable.

“What are you doing when the parties involved are not leaving?”

“If there are no parties involved, it might be a better opportunity.”

“Tell me straight.”

Jaehyuk stared at Ha-yeon with clenched fists.

“At the dinner appointment this weekend, my father and Mrs. Jung plan to set an engagement date.”

“What? Who decided such a thing without asking the parties involved? I’m sure I clearly said no.”

“Yujin wants it. Anyway, this time, the plan is to bring the marriage to fruition.”

It was an absurd statement. Jaehyuk’s forehead wrinkled mercilessly.

“Why are you telling me about it?”

“…”

“It’s strange. Min Yujin and Min Ha-yeon are sisters. Even a passing dog would know that this marriage is absolutely necessary for Manager Min.”

Jaehyuk mocked Ha-yeon. She remained silent in the face of his scathing criticism.

After a short silence, she spoke sincerely.

“…I want to alleviate my guilt.”

“What?”

Jaehyuk’s gaze was fixed on Ha-yeon’s face.

“I have someone I love. It’s a one-sided crush, so don’t misunderstand. I want to find that person again. I think now is the only chance to grab the person I carelessly let go. I don’t want to regret it again.”

Looking at Ha-yeon, Jaehyuk recalled his past self. He had a natural poker face. No emotion showed in his expression.

“Why does that have anything to do with Min Manager opposing my marriage?”

Looking at Jaehyuk with his emotionless expression, Ha-yeon calmly continued.
“I’ll be straightforward. Frankly speaking, if I want to find my love, Vice Chairman, you shouldn’t marry my sister, Yujin. If Yujin marries the Vice Chairman, that person will never accept me.

The person I love… Vice Chairman knows who that is.”

Whenever Jaehyuk asked, it seemed like Ha-yeon would reveal who the other person was.

However, he didn’t care to know who that man was. After all, it wasn’t his concern who she loved; it was someone unrelated to him.

“Are you opposing your sister’s marriage to find my love?”

“…To cut to the chase, yes.”

“I still don’t understand. Wouldn’t it be better for Manager Min if I get married? If you love that much, wouldn’t it be better for your chances as the next chairman?”

Jaehyuk deliberately looked away from Ha-yeon. She responded with a determined voice.

“Of course, the company is important to me too. However, that person is more important to me than the company.”

“Even if President Min hears this, he’ll be furious.”

When President Min was mentioned, Ha-yeon’s face darkened.

“He probably will. I have no choice but to be selfish now. Since once my father has what he wants, I’ll act selfishly from now on. If Vice Chairman genuinely wants Yujin, I won’t say these things. But, Vice Chairman, you’re not considering marriage either. So, I thought we had common ground.”

Through Director Han, Ha-yeon had heard about the dinner party arranged by her parents. President Min, her father, had also conveyed a positive view of Yujin and Jaehyuk’s marriage.

Everyone gathered and said that the marriage would proceed only if Jaehyuk changed his mind.

“Didn’t Manager Min also support this marriage?”

“Me? No. I’ve never supported this marriage even once. Yujin is my sister, but…”

Ha-yeon remained silent. After hesitating for a moment, she continued.

“I don’t think it suits Vice Chairman. If the two are together, both Yujin and the Vice Chairman will only get hurt. So, I’m against this marriage. I’ve told my father many times that I don’t want this marriage, but it seems like my parents have no intention of changing. Vice Chairman, do you have any intention of marrying Yujin?”

“Are you talking about Min Director? No, I haven’t. I’ve never genuinely thought about marriage, and it doesn’t matter who the other person is.”