She didn’t have the courage to face Seungju’s face yet. She thought she would go home when it was confirmed that he had returned home. In the meantime, they encountered each other at the company one more time. It was in front of the elevator.

“Hello.”

Eunseo greeted him. In the past, in similar situations, he always replied with ‘Thank you for your hard work.’ However, this time, he didn’t even give her a glance.

“Well, isn’t he so hateful? After trampling all over my pride and speaking so rudely.”

She forced a sigh out of herself.

Wasn’t this what she wanted? To endure with the strength of being hated until the end, and to climb up to the position you wanted with that force.
During the week spent in a luxury hotel, all meals were taken care of through room service, and clothes were bought from the department store right next door. Of course, all the expenses were charged to Kwon Seunghyun’s card.

There was a thought that leaving evidence might be useful someday, and also, as I am a woman who is like a stereotypical materialist, it meant that I should realize it sooner or later and get tired of it.

However, no matter how much money was spent like water, Seunghyun didn’t complain. Instead, he took Eunseo to a high-end boutique and told her to choose a dress.

“What’s the dress for?”

“There’s a year-end party tomorrow evening. Since my brother returned safely, it’s also a celebration party.”

As rumored since her hiring, Seunghyun was promoted to a manager a few days ago and became the team leader of the newly established Planning 2 team.

“Why do I have to go with the team leader to such a place?”

“Because the host of the party is Kwon Seungju.”

Even Seunghyun, who used to pamper Eunseo when she acted cold, looked serious about this issue.

“It’s about showing a friendly attitude in front of my brother. That’s Yuneunseo’s role, have you forgotten?”

Seunghyun’s words were correct. This was the role she had chosen.

Eunseo didn’t argue any further and elegantly wore the dress he chose. Looking at Eunseo who came out dressed in an evening dress, Seunghyun showed a satisfied smile.

“It suits you well.”

Eunseo could bet that what the author is seeing right now is not herself but the expression of her brother that she will face at the party tomorrow.

The party was held in the Grand Hotel’s main hall on Saturday evening.

Originally, Eunseo, who was staying at the Grand Hotel, took the car Seunghyun sent and headed to the beauty shop. After receiving bridal-level makeup, she put on a dress and arrived at the Grand Hotel. Seunghyun escorted her to the banquet hall.

“Didn’t they say the party starts at seven?”

It was just a little past six. Wanting to go a little late, she asked, and Seunghyun answered.

“Although my brother is the host, I have to arrive earlier than the guests because it’s a party I planned.”

At the entrance, event staff asked attendees to sign next to their names on the list. Checking next to the name written on the list, Seunghyun asked.

“What about my brother?”

“The president has already arrived and is inside the banquet hall.”

“Really? I should greet him while there are fewer people.”

Suppressing the urge to run away right away, she glanced at the attendee list, then suddenly her eyes caught a name.

D&H Interior Kwon Jihwan, CEO

Why is an external figure on the list?

“Excuse me.”

She pushed Seunghyun aside and hastily skimmed through the attendee list. As expected, most of them were external figures, not Dae Won Construction employees. She thought it was a company event among colleagues, but why are there so many corporate figures?
At that moment, Eunseo felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

The real purpose of this party.

Displaying her relationship with Seungju in front of him to inflict emotional pain was merely a secondary goal. The real objective was to expose Seungju’s amnesia in front of people. While the company executives managed to memorize and handle each other by looking at the groupware, it was impossible to memorize all these people.

Surrounded by unfamiliar faces, the image of Seungju unable to do anything flashed before Eunseo’s eyes.

Eunseo bit her lip and grabbed Seunghyun’s arm. Dragging him to a secluded place, she shouted.

“This despicable person!”

Seunghyun shrugged.

“What did I do?”

“You deliberately planned this party to show off in front of Seungju! How does Seungju know all these people?”

Eunseo felt her blood boil. Did I say those harsh words to Seungju just to witness this?

“I promised not to touch Seungju!”

“I only promised not to tell Father.”

Seunghyun shrugged and muttered.

“Do I have to take responsibility even for being exposed because you couldn’t handle yourself properly?”

Eunseo bit her lip until it bled. She never trusted this person from the beginning, but she didn’t expect him to break his promise so quickly. At the very least, she wanted to buy time until Seungju could adapt to the company…!

A moment later, it was clear that something unpleasant would happen to Seungju.

If that was the case, it would have been better to leave it to Chairman Kwon. Instead of being embarrassed in front of all these people as if I were a child!

Glaring at Seunghyun with eyes filled with a deadly gaze, Eunseo grabbed the hem of her dress with both hands. Then, she rushed into the party venue.

Inside the empty banquet hall where no guests had arrived yet, Seungju in a tuxedo was standing quietly, looking at something written on a piece of paper. Perhaps it was a greeting that he would deliver in front of everyone later.

“Let’s go out.”

When she abruptly pulled his arm, Seungju looked at her in surprise.

“It’s a trap. This party is not only for our company executives. External guests will also come in large numbers. How can you recognize all those people one by one?”

Although Eunseo urgently spoke, Seungju showed no sign of surprise. He just stared at Eunseo with sunken eyes.

“…….”

“Quickly, we need to leave now. Just make an excuse that you suddenly don’t feel well and leave.”

However, Seungju didn’t move a muscle. Frustrated by the unresponsive wind, Eunseo became so desperate that tears filled her eyes. Does he not believe anything I say anymore?

“Please, Seungju!”

As she desperately pleaded, the sound of people entering from behind was heard.