Executive Kwon Woo Sik, the second son, not only lacked competence but also the ability to suppress his emotions. These were the worst traits for a manager. If it weren’t for the disgraceful affairs, the management rights would have gone to the eldest son.

The grandson before him was different from his father, who had weakly stepped back from his position. You could tell just by looking into his eyes. He was definitely not an easy opponent, which made him all the more enticing.

“It’s been a while since we last met, let’s have a meal together as a family.”
Chairman Kwon rose from his seat and spoke curtly.

At the mention of ‘family,’ Je Ho accepted the invitation to dine without much thought. But he didn’t expect Yul Li to be present.

Awakening from his reminiscence, Je Ho lifted the glass before him and smiled bitterly.

“So, is the incident today being handled well?”
Just as dinner was nearing its end, Chairman Kwon threw a question at Min Woo. Instantly, the previously warm atmosphere began to cool rapidly.

“Yes, grandfather. I apologize for the trouble.”
Min Woo bowed his head deeply to Chairman Kwon.

“Just before the wedding, such an incident happened…….”
“I’m sorry, grandfather.”
Min Woo bowed his head once more, his expression rigid. Seeing his son cornered, Executive Kwon quickly redirected the arrow of attack to Je Ho.

“Je Ho, you. You still haven’t fixed the habit of using your left hand.”
Executive Kwon looked at Je Ho, who was using his left hand, with a displeased gaze.

“Goodness, a lefthander in the Kwon family…….”
Suddenly, Yul Li’s gaze fell on Je Ho’s left hand, which was holding the chopsticks. A lefthander? But his hand holding the chopsticks didn’t seem very comfortable.

Didn’t he hurt his right shoulder earlier?

Perhaps he’s using his left hand because he injured his right shoulder.

“…Me.”
Just as Yul Li was about to say something, Je Ho looked up and met her gaze. The moment their eyes locked, his eyes sparkled dangerously.

It seemed like a warning for her to stay quiet. Startled, Yul Li quickly averted her gaze.

“I believe we’re in the 21st century now.”
Je Ho slowly put down his chopsticks and leaned back against the chair.

“And yet, Executive, you still oldfashionedly make a fuss about lefthandedness?”
“In my day, if you used your left hand at the dinner table, you’d get hit with a stick right away.”
“Ah, …… latte. Oh, so that’s why you’re being called a fogey.”
“What? Fogey? How dare you……”
“Hmm.”
When the explosive Executive Kwon suddenly stood up, Chairman Kwon let out a cough as if to calm him down. At the single cough, Executive Kwon sat back down, his face red. No matter how angry he was, he couldn’t offend Chairman Kwon’s mood.

“I’ll excuse myself now, continue eating.”
As Chairman Kwon got up, Executive Kwon quickly followed. After the two left, an awkward silence lingered for a moment. The first to break the silence was Min Woo.

“Brother, be gentle. Do you always have to act like this when we meet after a long time?”
“Well, I wonder what you mean by ‘this way’.”
At Je Ho’s question, Min Woo gave a grim smile.

“Brother, you’re not still delusional that grandfather sees you as his successor, are you? Be careful what you say if you want to even pick up the crumbs. If you don’t want to leave emptyhanded…….”
Even though he knew that Chairman Kwon had tried several times to get Je Ho, Min Woo intentionally rubbed Je Ho the wrong way. But Je Ho didn’t turn red; he just curved his lips gently.

“You talk as if you’re the successor.”
In any situation, Je Ho never easily got excited. Was it his inherent dignity? Or was it the leisure of a prince that was born and raised being compared with him since childhood? Min Woo didn’t like such laidback behavior of Je Ho.

“Even if it seems you’re just about to become the heir, you’re already the heir. Can’t you see?”
With a flare of anger, Min Woo reached out and took Yul Li into his arms as if to show off. As if to show off that ‘Your fiancé is now my woman.’

All of a sudden, she found herself stuck in a rivalry between two men, Yul Li frowned.

Is this why you called me? To show off in front of me?

It was nothing but annoying that Min Woo tried to drag her into his petty confrontation. Yul Li subtly shook off Min Woo’s hand that was wrapped around her shoulder and picked up a slice of ginseng from the dish in front of her and put it in her mouth.

As she chewed slowly, savoring it, the sweet yet bitter taste filled her mouth.

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“Let’s talk.”
After the meal, Yul Li grabbed Min Woo’s arm, who was walking ahead. There was a need to have a conversation about him pulling her into an uncomfortable dining situation without any consultation.

“Sorry, but can we do it next time? I have to go back to the office……”
Min Woo said with a troubled expression.

“Okay, then. Let’s talk later.”
After promising to talk later, Yul Li, who sent Min Woo off, headed to the lobby to take a taxi. She was about to take out her cell phone to call a taxi when a call came in.

[Are you okay? Was it an accident when you were there?] Hyun Kyung asked in a desperate voice. Today, the first person to ask about Yul Li’s wellbeing was not her family, but Hyun Kyung. By now, all of her family must have seen the news.

A dark shadow fell on Yul Li’s face as she once again confirmed the distance from her family.

“Yeah. I’m okay. Except for looking like a drowned rat.”
[I was so worried to hear that there were people injured……] “I’m sorry for making you worry.”
Honestly, she had nearly been injured. If Je Ho hadn’t shown up on time, she would have been severely bruised.

[I want to see you right now, but the event isn’t over yet.] Hyun Kyung grumbled in a disappointed voice.

“You can see me tomorrow. You know you’re the only one for me, right?”
It was not just a word. To Yul Li, Hyun Kyung, who always stood by her side, was the most precious person in the world. A person closer and more precious than her family or lover.

[Then you know well. I love you, Chae Yul Li.] “I love you too. Finish the event well, let’s talk when you get home later.”
With a bright smile, Yul Li hung up the phone. As she was about to open the taxi app again, she felt a presence next to her. When she turned her head, Je Ho was standing there.

She thought he had left right after dinner. He must have gone out and came back, she could feel the cold air from his body.

Yul Li, who didn’t expect to see him again, looked at Je Ho with a surprised face and pushed her fallen hair back behind her ears.

“Didn’t you bring your car?”
Even though the atmosphere at dinner was awkward and uncomfortable, Je Ho naturally started the conversation.

“Isn’t Min Woo taking you home?”
“I have to go back to the office. Because of the accident at the mall today……”
Yul Li realized that she hadn’t properly thanked him because of the sudden accident.

“Thank you so much earlier. How’s your shoulder? Did you get treatment?”
It was certain that his injury was deep as he couldn’t use his right hand. Did he wear a black sweater just in case the bandage might show?

Je Ho kept silent with a thoughtful face. And after a while, his tightly closed lips finally opened.

“If there’s a question, I should be the one asking first.”
A question for me? What?

As she turned her head with a puzzled expression, the hair that she had pushed back behind her ear fell down. Then Je Ho, before her, reached out and pushed her hair back for her.

“……!”
As a surprised Yul Li made a dumbfounded face at the unexpected contact, a soft voice flowed into her ear.

“Do you really have to get married?”