After the declaration of war with the scissor-shaped finger gesture, nothing more than that line was crossed throughout the business trip. If we were to define the line, it was the relationship between the superior and the subordinate that Hae-jin desired.
Finally, the end of the business trip was gradually approaching. Both physically and mentally tired from numerous meetings, although drawing the line provided physical comfort, the emotional toll was several times more, making it challenging.
“Do you know about the founding anniversary party?”
“Yes, I know.”
The most crucial event of this business trip was the founding anniversary party. Meetings with business partners and clients were scheduled around this party.
The company was founded around the same time as Yeonchang. They had grown similarly, and there were occasional gatherings with his subordinates.
It felt like they were a company that not only planned hotels but also contributed in various ways to Yeonchang, making him especially concerned.
Even amid Byung-su’s illness, he provided detailed information, from the dress code for the party to precautions.
Tomorrow would be the last day of the business trip. After the founding anniversary party, if they returned straight to Seoul, the schedule would be completely finished.
“Let’s finish tomorrow’s afternoon schedule, return to the accommodation, prepare, and depart.”
Tae-hong said, alternating between his phone and documents. At some point, the time spent gazing at Hae-jin had diminished. It felt intentionally focused more on the documents.
Perhaps it was a good thing. If the gaze gradually reduced, and the size of the heart diminished, it would be better.
“Yes, I will prepare thoroughly.”
As Hae-jin was about to open and step out of the door, Tae-hong’s gaze, which had been fixated on the documents, reached Hae-jin.
“I’m looking forward to it.”
Tae-hong’s mouth curved slightly upward. What is he looking forward to? There was no opportunity to ask. Tae-hong quickly got out of the car ahead.
“Let’s skip the morning exercise tomorrow. It seems the event will continue until late in the evening.”
“Understood.”
Tae-hong, who finished speaking, went inside without a farewell. Hae-jin stood in front of the closed door.
Why are you standing there? Are you regretting something now? To her own questioning, she found satisfaction in the answer.
Hae-jin walked back the path she came, placing the room right in front of her nose, thinking about herself.
Ah, there’s no need to wake up early tomorrow morning. Oh well. It’s already after work, and enjoying freedom for just a day should be fine.
The moment Hae-jin’s footsteps headed straight for the lounge bar, the path she had come became light.
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Arriving at the hotel lounge bar, Hae-jin followed the guidance of the staff. Considering Hae-jin came alone, it seemed like they were trying to guide her directly to a table.
But I don’t want to sit there.
The place the staff guided her to happened to be the spot where Tae-hong and she had tilted their glasses together.
Why should it be there of all places?
Since she had come to enjoy her time alone after work, she didn’t want to sit in the same spot.
Otherwise, he might keep coming to mind, and she might waste time meaninglessly with idle thoughts.
I didn’t like the idea of freedom becoming meaningless after work. I asked the staff for a different seat. The staff, with a seemingly courteous smile, guided me a little further inside.
It was a place with slightly dimmer lighting than elsewhere. Nodding in agreement, I sat down.
“Ha.”
Finally, it felt like something was breaking through, a feeling of something that had been tightly blocked.
This is it.
I chose something light to drink. As I sipped it down, the refreshing feeling that went down my throat made my eyes naturally furrow. Putting the glass down, I leaned back in the chair.
This is it, indeed.
Several times, while enjoying the satisfaction, I picked up the mobile phone placed on the table. Tapping the screen, the time and date came into view.
How quickly time passes.
More interest was drawn to the date than the time. It felt like just yesterday that I was busy packing my suitcase, and I couldn’t believe that tomorrow was the last day.
Of course, disbelief wasn’t limited to just that. In my mind, the kiss with him and the declaration of war followed.
Hae-jin pursued free love. She hadn’t never met a man until this age. There were rules in her dictionary.
She hesitated a bit about dating someone close. There are people who pursue natural encounters, but she had seen a lot around her. People who loved passionately and became enemies.
So, she excluded romantic feelings with the closest person. The reason she never thought about dating a superior was also because of that.
Trying to shake off such thoughts and fearing they might get more complicated, she quickly decided to clear her mind.
Once the business trip ends, what joyous thing is there? When she returns to the company, payday awaits, generously filling up her bank account.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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