Hyoju’s shoulders, always pretty no matter when.

As he kissed along the white skin, Hyoju trembled slightly.

“I can’t breathe… It’s dizzy…”

“Should I stop?”

Asking for permission with words he didn’t mean, he continued, “Should I just let you sleep tonight?”

Although he is a beast, he doesn’t bite anytime.

“If you really want it, I can endure.”

Of course, it might ruin his thighs.

“…Oppa.”

Hyoju looked at Juwon with eyes shadowed by her thick eyelashes.

His lips, frictioning against her skin a moment ago, were now as red as blood.

Even though he clearly looked irritated, she found him cute, even in her drunken state.

“What should I do? I can’t hold back anymore.”

As Hyoju wrapped her arms around his neck, Juwon pulled her waist closer.
The two lips, now flushed, fiercely tangled. Like a single raindrop falling on the dry sky, the two rushed towards each other, completely absorbed in the moment.

The scent of alcohol lingered on the wet lips, brushing against Juwon. His fingertips were as soft as petals, and the mingled breath was sweet.

Squarely.

With each collision of their bodies, the blanket made a sound. The heat emanating from the two bodies quickly warmed the air.

“I love you, Hyeju.”

Some words don’t come from the lips but from the heart. It was exactly like that when he looked down at Hyeju.

“Me too.”

Only when he filled her, responding to her smiling reply, did he finally feel complete.

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During lunch break at the company.

Dahee was chewing on a hamburger alone. Although the place was crowded during lunchtime, she was the only one who came alone.

“It’s so noisy. Why is everyone chattering so much when they come to eat?”

Dahee glanced at the chattering people with a mechanical movement of her jaw.

It’s been quite a while since she hasn’t been to the company cafeteria.

After the embarrassing incident of pouring mouthwash into the fish tank, everyone avoided her.

She wasn’t naturally sociable, and except for Seungwon and Hyeju, she didn’t have anyone she particularly got along with. But even Manager Wook avoided her now.

“That opportunist. When I was happily sharing information about Oh Hyeju, he eagerly came around. But as soon as it became inconvenient, he turned away completely? Suddenly packing salad for lunch and causing a scene. Unlucky, really.”

Eating alone, the taste was so bad that she couldn’t even distinguish between beef patty and mud.

Dahee swallowed back tears and recalled what happened a few days ago.

[Flashback] Yes, that’s right. I’m pregnant. You’re going to have my child.

Seungwon’s face turned pale as soon as the topic of having a child came up.

Well, that was understandable; he must have been shocked. But beyond feeling sorry, anger surged as he nearly fainted at the mention of giving birth.

“Did I create the child alone? Why does he treat me as if I’m some miserable creature when he’s the one causing the accident?”

[Flashback] I’m sorry… It’s all my fault…

Seungwon repeated those words and left.

He said he would contact her after organizing his thoughts.

Until now, he has been in a state of disappearance. Not only did his phone remain off all day, but he also didn’t show up at work.

The last time he went into hiding due to the photo incident, he at least applied for leave.

Now, it was unauthorized absence.

It was a problem that the company couldn’t overlook lightly, and if his absence continued, it could lead to dismissal.

‘What was he thinking when he went into hiding? Even if he quits, shouldn’t he discuss it with me? He’s so irresponsible, especially when there’s a child in my belly, really!’

Dahee cursed silently while gently caressing her flat lower belly with her palm.
The constant thought of having a child in her belly gave Dahee a strange sensation, as if her stomach was truly full.

“No. It’s better this way. Kang Seungwon may be slow due to his personality, but once he decides, he’s persistent. Such a kind person won’t suggest killing a child. He said he would take responsibility, so let’s wait.”

In a way, Seungwon’s disappearance turned out well for Dahee.

In the meantime, Dahee had prepared overwhelming evidence to prove her pregnancy.

From ultrasound images and the baby’s heartbeat found on the internet to fake hospital documents and plans for the future.

With evidence acquired for a mere hundred thousand won, Dahee intended to have Seungwon.

“When the time comes for the belly to show, I can claim a miscarriage. By then, the wedding will be over, so he won’t deny it after the wedding.”

As Dahee, who had organized her thoughts, sipped on cola while looking at her phone,

Zing [Dash] Zing [Dash] Zing [Dash]

A call came from Team Leader Wook.

“What? You act like you’ve given up and suddenly call?”

Dahee answered the phone with a snicker.

“Yes, Team Leader, what’s the matter?”

[Dash] Why don’t I see you at work like this? Come to the company right away. It’s an emergency meeting!

Thud.

After saying only that, Team Leader Wook abruptly hung up.

“What emergency meeting? Has there ever been such a thing in our company?”

She had worked for over four years and had never experienced an emergency meeting.

Of course, when there were urgent matters, they did hold meetings without prior notice, but those were surprise or guerrilla meetings.

“Something’s up.”

Anyway, it was an emergency, so she had to go. Putting down the burger she was eating, Dahee headed to the company.

Upon arrival, nearly thirty people were already gathered in the large conference room.

Members from the business team, marketing team, and executives from DataS Korea were all present, preparing for the meeting.

Juwon was sitting on the desk with his sleeves slightly rolled up, receiving messages from the executives underneath.

Next to him, Hyeju was preparing the PPT she would present today, connecting her laptop to the projector.

“What’s going on?”

It wasn’t a formal setting, but all the important people were present.

What did that mean?

Suddenly, Juwon, who had been looking at the documents, raised his head.

As always, his cold and inhumane eyes casually scanned the surroundings.

But those eyes… Why does it feel like he’s looking at me and smiling?