Speaking about what she wanted first with her mouth was like applying poison to her own body.

Unfortunately, she had to let him bring up the topic first. That way, she could take the lead.

The executive director, behind the shining golden-rimmed glasses, rolled his eyes for a moment and, sipping a glass of alcohol to moisten his throat, opened his mouth.

“If my speculation is correct, that matter is already settled. I told you the room number with one condition: that the incident should not be known to the world. I’ve already talked to Representative James Kang.”

As expected, the executive director saw right through why she had come here.
Why wouldn’t it be? Despite Taehoon’s request, who was VVIP at Jeil Hotel, they would have definitely checked the CCTV after the incident. They would have quickly realized that she was the one in the room.

However, she kept her mouth shut, reluctant to have Jeil Hotel’s name associated with the unfortunate incident.

But Serin couldn’t give up. To bury Jo Minhyung, she needed the CCTV footage that Director Han possessed.

“Yes, that’s why I came myself.”

Serin didn’t speak much. However, Director Han thought that such a way of speaking suited her image too well.

Her eyes were so captivating that their beauty could make your eyes spin, but her coldness perfectly neutralized that glamour, doubling her charm.

Even though he knew that, Director Han couldn’t help but meet her gaze once Serin’s eyes caught his.

Knowing that, Serin still replied with an even colder gaze.

“Of course. Even though you know what I want, Director Han, you took a month to respond to my call.”

It was truly extraordinary. The skill of reading the other party’s intentions and accurately achieving what she wanted was incomparable.

Even this time, she fell victim to Baek Serin, but strangely, it didn’t feel bad.

Instead, he burst into laughter.

“Hahaha! As expected of Executive Director Baek. Is that it? If I hadn’t gotten married, I would have been dumped by Executive Director Baek even if I was crushed.”

“I heard you’re deeply in love with your wife. And she’s a famous devoted wife.”

“That’s why I didn’t put that premise, right? If I hadn’t gotten married.”

“You don’t have to put such a premise. Now I’m a sold-out woman.”

For a moment, Director Han’s eyes widened. Then, as if lightning struck, a flash of realization flashed in his eyes.

“Ah! So! So… Representative Kang!”

Serin didn’t bother to respond to that statement. It was an affirmative without words.

At the moment of her reaction, Director Han’s expression changed rapidly. He didn’t know whether to like it or be wary of it.

Baek Serin and the global investment company’s merger and acquisition.

It was like attaching wings to a car with the best engine.

“So… Did you bring it today?”

To her question, Director Han put away his thoughts, nodded, and took out a small USB from his suit pocket, offering it to her.

However, when she tried to accept it, he swiftly withdrew it right in front of her fingertips.

“Wait, wait! I almost gave it to Executive Director Baek just because I was captivated by her.”

Now back to his senses, Director Han hid the USB in his hand and looked at her.

“If I give this to you, what can I get in return?”

Well, that’s true.

Serin also thought that there’s no such thing as a free lunch in the world.
“I’ll consider it a favor once. As you know, favors are meant to be repaid.”

“Really? Then, can you repay me with what I want?”

“Whatever you want.”

With her refreshing answer, Director Han chuckled as if to say, “Listen to her.”

“Daring to assume that I know what to demand.”

“I trust Director Han’s character. It’s because I know he’s not someone who crosses the line, even better than I do.”

Even if she tried to cross the line, he skillfully applied the brakes to control the speed, making it impossible to accelerate.

She was truly an unbeatable woman.

“Well… Let’s make a deal. If you two get married, don’t ostracize me and make me popular instead. So, invite me to the wedding.”

At Director Han’s request, Serin raised her wine-colored lips and quietly shouted, “Deal!”

That’s how the USB containing Jo Minhyung’s flaws passed into her hands.

[In Goyounghee’s financial records, I couldn’t find anything. There’s no trace of receiving something in exchange for perjury, and there’s no record of an increase in assets.]

At Sodam’s words, Taejun touched his temples as if he had a headache.

“Then investigate Goyounghee’s family too. There must be a reason. To appear after 20 years and commit perjury…”

[Yes, understood.]

As the call ended with a scary sound of the door lock, Serin came in. These days, with work and worrying about Seojiwon’s affairs, she had become a rare face that could only be seen after 10 p.m. every day.

“You’re late again today.”

“Yeah. I had to meet Executive Director Han Wonwon.”

“Ah, is today the day? So did you receive the materials?”

“Of course. Who do you think I am? And Executive Director Han is not as open as I thought.”

Serin came in and headed for the bedroom. Taejun followed her like a puppy, finally coming to the dressing room.

“Oh, by the way, I saw an article about Seojiwon today… I have something to say to you.”

“What is it?”

“I know that woman. I’ve seen her before.”

Taejun instantly recognized Seojiwon’s face that appeared in the article. It was a face he didn’t recognize when she was in the hospital, all battered and bruised.

But Serin, who already knew the fact, wasn’t surprised. She handed him a few photos that she had put in the drawer. As expected, Taejun was astonished as soon as he saw the photos.

“What… What’s this? Huh! So, this woman is… Can it be Jo Minhyung…”

“Yes, it’s Jo Minhyung’s doing. When I saw such photos, I thought our relationship might come to an end. Well… compared to thinking, it really fell apart.”

“But why didn’t you tell me after receiving such photos?”

“Why bother telling you, making your head ache? I don’t care.”

Taejun’s composure was momentarily distorted by her calm storytelling.

If he had seen a photo of Serin with another man, regardless of the truth of the photo, he might have burned with jealousy.

“But don’t you feel jealous even after seeing these photos?”

“Why should I be jealous when I know it’s a lie?”
“But, still…”

As Taejun attempted to interject, Serin turned around, placed her hand on his chest, and looked up at him intently.

“Mr. Kang Taejun, the point here is not jealousy… it’s that I trusted you.”

Her voice and gaze effortlessly drew him in.

The desire to act like a child and throw a tantrum, which he had felt just a moment ago, disappeared without a trace. His gaze settled on her tempting lips, following the whispering voice that instantly freed him from the complicated matters that had caused a headache all day.

Simultaneously, a feeling of liberation from the complex issues that had caused a headache all day flooded in. At the same time, blood rushed, and his mind became distant.

“Jo Minhyung, I won’t stand still. There’s really nothing from one to ten that I like about you.”

Saying so, Taejun lowered his lips to hers. He thought doing so might pour cold water on the rapidly swelling desire fueled by Jo Minhyung’s story.

But as he inhaled her warm breath, Serin intermittently whispered, “No, don’t touch Jo Minhyung… I will… catch him.”

Her low voice was so sexy. Thanks to it, the name Jo Minhyung, which had been brought out to momentarily lower the atmosphere that had risen too quickly, became a detonator instead.

Between them, Jo Minhyung could not exert any negative influence.

It was no longer bearable.

To rid themselves of the stress they had been under all day, they both desperately needed each other.

In the end, Taejun embraced her and whispered while lifting her.

“Before catching Jo Minhyung… capture me first.”