(Latest Chapter) Read When the Ex-Husband Pleads - Chapter 43

“Be quiet. I’m so embarrassed. Do you think this is a tourist attraction? Close your mouth.”
However, even while following the guide’s instructions, Young Suk’s mouth did not rest.

“This place really is on another level!”
“Ah, really.”

The office located deepest within Songhwagung was unusually quiet.

A pair of long legs were draped over the large desk. Lucas, who had his eyes lightly closed and his face covered with a rolled up sleeve, was lying back in his chair.

Knock, knock

Although the knock was heard, Lucas didn’t open his eyes.

As it remained quiet inside, the office door slowly opened and Hyun Seo poked his head in.

“Director Yu, are you here? It was so quiet even after I knocked…….”
“Ah, Hyun Seo. I didn’t even hear the knock.”
Upon seeing Hyun Seo entering the office, Lucas lowered his legs from the desk and stood up.

“Come in, sit down. What’s up?”
“I was thinking of increasing the number of members in Lan, Kuk, Juk, except for the main center, a bit more for the next quarter, so I wanted to discuss that. I also think we need to supplement the number of physical therapists and exercise therapists.”
“Ah, I see. I’ll make some coffee. Let’s talk while drinking it.”
“That sounds good. Lucas’s coffee is always right.”
When Hyun Seo showed a bright smile, Lucas responded with a warm smile. He then used the tools by the window to manually handdrip the coffee.

“By the way, Lucas. What serious concern were you contemplating?”
“Ah, how did you know?”
“You always sit like that when you have a problem.”
“Hyun Seo. Do you know me too well now?”
Lucas poured the completed coffee into a highend Koreanstyle tea cup, which was used for tea ceremony in Songhwagung.

Despite the seemingly disparate harmony, Hyun Seo, finding it not bad, raised the cup with a slight smile.

“The aroma is nice. So, what is your concern, Director Yu?”

“Our Songhwagung cosmetics brand. Mother has given permission, but she seems rather hesitant. I understand that it’s a long way off.”
Hyun Seo, who was savoring the fragrant coffee, made a serious face and nodded.

“I understand you, Lucas. However, Grace was hoping to manage well in the current state.”
“I’m different from mother. I want to expand the related business, rather than being content with what the current GLP has established, I want to build upon it.”
Lucas, saying these words, had a passionate gleam in his eyes.

“So, I want to build a bigger, sturdier castle on the foundation mother has laid. But I think mother doesn’t trust me yet.”
“That’s not likely. If Lucas pushes ahead with conviction, Grace will support you.”
“That’s right, I have Hyun Seo as well. That’s why mother attached Hyun Seo to me.”
Hyun Seo knew this. That’s why Lucas’s concern was also her concern.

“How about this then? There must be many good companies in Korea to collaborate with. If it’s a long way off……. How about starting like that initially?”
“Hmm……. That seems fairly good?”
“Then I’ll also proceed with that work. I’ll subtly persuade Grace as well.”
Hyun Seo could understand Lucas’s desire to expand the business rather than being satisfied with the present.

“Thank you. I desperately need Hyun Seo’s help.”
She could also understand Grace’s intention to manage the current businesses well and pass them onto her son in a stable manner.

But perhaps it was only natural that the young Lucas did not want to be content with the business that Grace had established.

Even after the service started, Young Suk’s exclamations did not cease.

“Ah, refreshing, there, there, it’s good, it’s perfect!”
Praises continuously flowed in the cozy room.

“How are their skills so good? I really feel like my face has become moist, and my body feels like it could fly.”
Feeling lighter, her mood improved, she truly felt rejuvenated.

“Why does the cosmetic smell so good? This product suits me very well.”
“We provided you with the product that was closest to your skin type after the skin test earlier.”
“Ah, that’s why it fit me like a glove. Can I possibly purchase this product?”
“I’m sorry, ma’am. This product is not available for purchase.”
“What are you talking about? Miss Ji over there said she uses the product she got from here.”
“That is only available for our members.”
Young Suk pestered the staff with a whining voice, desperate to secure the item she liked.

“Is that so? Can’t you just sell one to me? It suits me so well.”
“I’m truly sorry, ma’am. Once you become a member after registering, we can assist you.”
“Oh dear……. Disappointing.”
Young Suk lost her appetite from disappointment. There hadn’t been a line that had caught her heart lately, despite trying various products.

The cosmetics applied now were absorbed just right, neither too much nor too little, making her feel like she had found a perfect match. Hearing that she couldn’t buy it made her want it even more.

‘I will join here by any means necessary.’
Young Suk made a vow once again.

Having met Miss Ji in the lounge after stepping outside, Young Suk was enthusiastically praising her.

“Wow, I had my doubts when you were boasting about yourself, but you really do have something to be proud of. Acupuncture, skincare, body care, they’re all so good. I’m truly getting healed. Thank you so much.”
“Don’t forget. It’s because I gave you my daughterinlaw’s spot. I’m wondering what I should say to my daughterinlaw.”
“Got it. Stop making a fuss. I’ll buy the birthday gift for your daughterinlaw instead. Okay?”
The issue wasn’t about someone else’s daughterinlaw’s gift. The experience was so good that she couldn’t help but admire it.

“I should become a member soon too. How can I register quickly?”
“You have to wait until next quarter, what else. The dead members are selected by lottery.”
“The next quarter is still far away, when will it come? The competition is fierce. What if I don’t get selected in the lottery again……”
Young Suk fell into contemplation. Was there no other way?

“By the way, where is the director here?”
“Why do you need the director? Meeting the director won’t help. There’s a separate manager for client services, so you can convey your request through them.”
“Oh, is that so?”
“And even the director, who is a member, is so busy that he rarely has time to meet, why would he meet a trial guest like Miss Han.”
“Ah, it’s so difficult. I was rejected in the lottery last quarter, if I get rejected again, how will I join?”
While Young Suk was engrossed in an unresolved dilemma, Ji Han suggested something.

“Do you want to take a look at the sponsorship? Let’s take a walk along the pond path.”
“Sounds good. It seemed nicely done. I saw earlier, the flowers were beautifully blooming too.”
“There’s a pavilion called Yeonrijeong with a great view. Let’s go there and have a cup of tea.”
“There’s no end to these delights.”