The sunlight pouring through the transparent glass sparkled. Sitting back in the bright sunlight, Hoyeon checked the message from Inhye.

“Today’s schedule for the director.”

Today was the day when the man and Song Chaeyoon were supposed to meet. The appointment time was 2 p.m., and the place was a cafe. Hoyeon, contemplating the information provided by the man, checked Jae-oh’s schedule for 2 p.m.

“14:00 Meeting with Lee Yoon Construction CEO, Location: Lee Yoon Construction Building.”

An unpleasant connection came to mind. Probably, they would have a meeting related to the construction company here. Thinking about it, the joyful smile on Hoyeon’s lips twisted slightly.

“The schedule feels like a beggar.”

Muttering in dissatisfaction, Hoyeon identified the location of the cafe where the two were supposed to meet.

The cafe where they agreed to meet was right next to the Lee Yoon Construction building.

‘Is this why he said he couldn’t come together?’

After sharing the appointment time and place with the man, Hoyeon had asked if Song Chaeyoon had willingly suggested meeting alone.

[It wasn’t exactly like that. I jokingly asked if on the day we meet, the secretary would come with you again, and she replied that he couldn’t come because he had work. I didn’t ask who would come with her again because I felt it might seem strange. But it felt like she would come alone.]

Though not entirely satisfactory, since it wasn’t a bad situation, Hoyeon acknowledged it and moved on.

However, comparing Song Chaeyoon’s schedule with Jae-oh’s, it seemed like Song Chaeyoon was planning to meet the man at the same time as Jae-oh’s meeting.

It would be really appreciated if she came alone…

“Why is he trying to meet this guy avoiding Jae-oh’s eyes?”

What could there be to ask him about that accident without Jae-oh knowing?

The question that wasn’t deeply considered at first now rose in Hoyeon’s mind.

Curious about Chaeyoon’s intentions, Hoyeon hoped for 2 p.m. to come quickly.

The clock hands moved steadily.

When the hour and minute hands moved at regular intervals, indicating past 2 p.m. and 2:20 p.m.

Zing.

A call came from the man.

Seeing that it was a call, not a message, Hoyeon answered the phone, frowning.

“Didn’t I tell you not to call if possible?”

[Dash] Uh, well…

The man’s tone sounded embarrassed.

Feeling a slight unease creeping up, Hoyeon quickly spoke.

“Why? What happened?”

[Dash] Song Chaeyoon asked me something strange.

“What is it?”

Unexpectedly, a name came out of the man’s mouth.

[Dash] When she asked about that accident, she wanted to know if it was ordered by Woo Kyunghee.

The combination of the word ‘accident’ and Kyunghee’s name made Hoyeon’s eyes glitter for a moment.

She drew a faint smile with her lips.

[Star icon]

A star annex with classical music gently echoing. Along the long corridor leading to the living room, there are artistic paintings on the walls. Upon reaching the living room with high ceilings, majestic ceramics and classical-style paintings evoke a museum-like atmosphere.
In the midst of it all, Kyunghee, who was spending time alone, was looking at the brochure sent by her personal shopper.

She visited this place when she felt considerable stress or when she was in a good mood. The feeling of being in a place filled with a lifetime of dedication and carefully decorated was enhanced when she was already in a good mood, and when her mood was not great, it improved a lot. So, Kyunghee had been spending time in the annex for the past few days.

The sound of pages turning, accompanied by a gentle rustle, echoed.

Kyunghee sipped her jasmine tea and perused the new products.

At that moment, an assistant approached Kyunghee.

“Madam, Vice Chairman is here.”

Hearing that Jungwoong had finished work, Kyunghee, with an expressionless face, set the teacup down and stood up.

Passing through the well-maintained garden and entering the main building, Kyunghee headed for the master bedroom dressing room.

Jungwoong was changing clothes.

“Have you talked to Chairman Kwon?”

Approaching with a casual tone, Jungwoong’s gaze turned to Kyunghee.

“You.”

It was a question about whether there was contact from Chaeyoon.

Kyunghee replied nonchalantly, “No.”

A faint smile appeared on Jungwoong’s lips.

“You said you would handle it yourself. Is this what you call handling it?”

Jungwoong clicked his tongue, tilting his head, but Kyunghee’s expression remained calm.

“Tell me what happened with Chairman Kwon.”

Kyunghee still hadn’t contacted Hoyeon.

Changing the construction company to Jo Yeong Construction was naturally impossible, and creating a situation where she could be with Jae-oh, let alone meeting Chaeyoon, seemed challenging. Even in a normal situation, Kyunghee didn’t want to contact Hoyeon early.