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“What brings you all the way down here?”3459c180f56cec13

Woohyeok walked 9eef535d3d over to d4a2facea3 Chanseong, who a6c42e24b3 was looking 5222dccfec around as 73f66d468f he climbed a83eb919ac the stairs, d9ac63e0df one hand 2d9b86077d casually tucked e63e211ff2 into his 062563189e pocket.7a86306ffe44af83

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“You were in Singapore, right?”2742dc51ad021dba

“I just got back, but you seem to have heard about it quickly.”96b8a12b1116c728

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“Of course I’d hear about it if the Executive Director was on the move. And it’s even more important to keep an eye on things when it’s your business. Is that the overseas trip you were talking about?” 29bffaa73d9aca0d

Woohyeok smiled faintly 430de23c66 and turned to 5ba51c379e walk to a 83e2816ce5 table in the 876ec97b69 well-lit garden. Chanseong followed, his bed426282b gaze lingering on cb8ffe0af1 the main building 009348f714 as they walked. He sat down 77e2b0be42 across from Woohyeok, 9721dba1f6 who had already d7fba30ea5 taken a seat, 1ee1f95ba3 and crossed his 03a6f10e8f long legs.34302ae4b1fb9c4d

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“So when are you going to introduce me to the woman you went with?”4b06459a20f6b333

“You’re very interested in me.”eaf62673911e2b8b

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“Of course I am. You’ve never mentioned dating anyone before. And going on a trip together suggests it’s serious.”9e338a6b78682d66

“Why are you getting so worked up about a simple trip? Vice chairman, it seems like you’ve become an old person.”9a3f9f70feed5db2

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Butler Choi appeared 8b87b86893 silently and placed 47288fe95d a cup of 2f2bb3f371 coffee in front 31090703ac of each of 78732cf78c them before disappearing 5aa20658a6 just as quickly.19b47db1b42506d1

“Drink up.”0060f5c5ccde26de

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“As you said, I’m getting old. Coffee this late keeps me awake at night.”8250c5b79ee86158

Woohyeok raised an 97238af940 eyebrow and nodded 510cc91cd9 casually, then took 26350eef6d a sip of ca8fdd0a90 coffee. After days of 455d3a6ce3 drinking cheap coffee, a855f7c87f the rich aroma 3b8b01cdc6 was a welcome bc763e3bbc change.24049d8c28426aed

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“Well, I’m not here to interfere with your relationships. I just wanted to confirm that you’re still planning to attend the memorial service.”a9b90eca8b4f858d

“We could have discussed this on the phone. Why come all the way here?”d57be756fe261d69

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“I also wanted to make sure you returned safely from your trip.”6b9743a73bedf0e2

Woohyeok brushed his 68a98e9a5a hair back from 57f4ecca8c his forehead and f62537ae8a took another sip d885b6356c of coffee, savoring ab99388e1a the taste.f93a10b0455c6ffb

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Ignoring Chanseong’s lingering gaze, he set the empty cup down and stood up.ad6bf69a4c3baef6

“Don’t worry about the memorial service. I’ll be there as promised.”b19729f56ae492ed

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As the f8c797447b chair was 54ce452440 pushed back 215794b23c into place, 2851fd9a25 sending an 3f06890785 unmistakable message, 6fac7b0a84 Chanseong had d574d68f01 no choice b729a782dc but to b15d7d574f rise from 5e3c387ae7 his seat.631cb093a572a740

“Oh, and I’ll need another seat next to mine.”eb51d54d55b0c910

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“Another seat?”7dd94d9d1ad8cc98

“Yes. For the… person I mentioned earlier. I think it would be nice for her to join us.”4087d127b1eb97f4

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“You said it wasn’t serious. Do you really want her to sit next to you?”e63ba9d93c4108cf

“What’s the problem? It’s not like my image will be tarnished by a woman sitting next to me.”2169b2c4f35a0e4c

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Chanseong’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stroked his chin thoughtfully.3996f3f4b04af632

“But you’re going to be sitting next to a woman, so people are bound to be curious. It could lead to some annoying rumors.” 24c05ebfe349e433

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“What’s the difference between them and the rubbish reporters who always follow me around anyway?” 9e69fb719709b002

“The circumstances are different. Bringing a woman to a memorial service… people will see it differently.”48cd2c8ec00cfb22

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Woohyeok’s shoulders shook as he looked down. Then he suddenly burst out laughing, his laughter echoing through the garden as Chanseong stared at him in surprise.8a38f64df0634aad

He finally 3e3746bbae stopped laughing 951f6c29bf and wiped 4f97338c8f the tears 429747ca48 from his bad834cbcc eyes.b164779e052d2f36

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“This is quite amusing. You’re more worried about me than your own child you sent to London. Speaking of which, how’s Juri? She’s been quiet lately.” 78e62c63be76cb5d

Woohyeok’s lips curled into a smirk as he saw the look of surprise on Chanseong’s face. 031e98a26dbde32e

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His smile faded and 9061a3780e he turned away.df38af456cc32df3

“I can handle my own affairs. If anything goes wrong, it’s my responsibility. So don’t worry about me. I’ll make sure not to bother you, Vice chairman. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m tired. I’m going to bed.”2cffc13be3b3b69e

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Chanseong watched b80999001e him walk 5cd78d58ce towards the 334259a6bb main building, 5b3c3b369d his hand 37bcf4ecf7 clenching into e36b5dbe2e a fist. He pressed it 4c89bfccdc against the table.3138bd17f8252c28

“Fine. The more reckless you are, the better.”c752ec9b2a689daf

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Chanseong’s lips curved into a sinister smile as he walked away.3e05b0061ae9a403

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After painstaking inquiries, she managed to find a doctor whose discretion she didn’t have to worry about.f322857b94fca8a5

It was only when she was told that it was only a matter of severe bruising, with no serious internal injuries, and that a few days’ rest would suffice, that Soobin was able to breathe a sigh of relief.f9a5ce1582292b0e

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“What happened?”78b5a86b59922b0b

“They just… hit me. I don’t remember much.”73926bc172a3ce64

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Hyeong-cheol lay on the 220affa91e bed for stability. He struggled to keep 0a4237dfdb the pain from his 24d8262417 face as he finally 3ad2c7d576 opened his mouth with e8734249ba difficulty, directing his words d42da672f4 at Soobin, who was 21a9960532 sitting by his bedside.86408fca63e15615

“To treat someone like this for a small mistake…” 3cdaf1bb355f839d

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“What kind of work do you do? It doesn’t matter what happens to Dad, just tell me the truth, okay?” 1696d30eaaa10be1

“Don’t say that. How can you say it doesn’t matter? I hate the thought of anything happening to you.”5f596773cc6713d8

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Soobin’s eyes quickly reddened.7bc5b76149fa8153

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure nothing like this ever happens to you again.”d160377b16614882

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“I’m not worried about myself. I’m worried about you.”79d9a43680f84ae8

Forcing a smile, 70a57aaf3a Soobin straightened.a95470d6cb347140

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“Get some rest.”3582ff37616e93fa

Hyeong-cheol reached 0cc8eb6c72 out and 58c3b1e954 grabbed her f2da2a2978 wrist.60b38cd73cd0ca8e

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“Is this… something illegal?”8f5caf04f142b797

Soobin bit her lip, her gaze fixed on her father’s worried eyes.ff711aab8b7d694b

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“No, it’s not. I swear. So just… rest and focus on getting better. Okay?”89f0fba2778d3daa

She quickly left the 39a7af9cf7 room, closing the door 87814c76cf behind her, then hurried 452f3c442e into her own room.f4143945daa8f5dc

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She curled up f2584171d0 on her bed, 666ffbe7a8 her body trembling. She bit the pillow, 978e174728 trying to hold back 2dcc746467 her sobs.c6da3368b003f8e3

After a 069b883fe5 while, her 2329632d45 body relaxed. She lay 7e2db72019 on her 027fea5a88 back, one 6a13ded33f arm covering 1618914caa her face, d6856e36db her cheeks bfb89509d9 flushed.b8bdb23844ce36a2

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Why… Why do I think of Jeong Woohyeok?12a7e15f097c6ed6

He was the only one who could help her get out of this situation. But she would have to pay the price. And she didn’t know what that price would be. Her throat tightened at the thought.b788c002256e6611

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And yet the memory 3196692642 of his touch, his 556679e721 breath on her skin, 7a97787af6 the intoxicating warmth of 1de3cad12d his body, lingered in cbde3ddddc her mind.ac935ef7a5ccbcf1

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Soobin sighed and d5bf23010e looked at her 67e6daf340 reflection in the c0b9c72677 mirror. She leaned closer, trying 5a3c4ef981 to force her swollen 10b1e2e594 eyelids open.ab7ccc16d5b02a27

“I can’t meet him like this.”8114eb77bd871c66

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She hadn’t been able to contact him the day they returned from Singapore due to circumstances beyond her control, and she hadn’t contacted him yesterday by choice.7e356f92a12ae292

She had cried for hours the day before, and her face was too swollen to be seen in public. Today wasn’t much better.3106138252fc03d5

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She couldn’t put off contacting him any longer; it would damage their relationship.2339838f3af706b6

Woohyeok was fickle. He might have meant what he said in Singapore, but she hadn’t expected it to last.df67af4a670e8775

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-I was wondering when you’d call. If you wanted to keep me waiting, I’m impressed.1fdee0fdad1684d3

His voice 591e6f2bfd sounded strangely 16e37d8bd6 unfamiliar after b4d65427ba only three b323fb83f4 days.ab901fa966c93d61

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“I’m glad you missed me. I thought you might be sulking.”2995830ce60a081f

Soobin forced 309fc02eea a cheerful 26bf422eb8 tone and bc70d331e5 rested her 45638364ff chin on 49a7fe337a her hand, 95d1af1135 her elbow 3fea6ea25f on the 1281b62193 vanity.e24215e8f0c5c9c4

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“What have you been up to?”1303fbb685ff97c9

-Running.4379383c51e5eb16

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“At this hour? Isn’t it a bit late? It’s almost lunchtime.”b270716db35cc1a6

-I have plenty of time. And it’s less crowded.2460d94c6f095e55

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“Oh, right. Of course. In the fitness center. Where are you? Let’s have lunch together.”40f855fc512f5eb1

Soobin nodded, 7ca8843af8 knowing the 86e21081a4 location of 87c375d3f4 the fitness eb91d63819 center Woohyeok 0d87e26b85 had mentioned, 9f5a37eb4a as it 80c2de2ef3 was a a66cee8fee very famous 87e0affa68 place. 1d2cfb7c43f406ca

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“See you in two hours.”1426252b590272ba

-You’re not even ready?2e5273c7047670b0

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“Are you spying on me?”ebe0facc349a2c3c

-I wouldn’t dream of it.e1ed102c0c0c42d8

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Soobin smiled when she 76d7e08880 heard him chuckle. The smile widened eddb3b5a61 as she looked 6ad387b429 at herself in c2a286fb26 the mirror. Her eyes, softened 75435e0e6b by the smile, 25884d2559 looked less puffy. 9ec6348ebf72fb51

“I slept all day yesterday, so my face is a bit puffy. Don’t be surprised.”bc5bcd12cd50bdcf

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-I welcome surprises.cbc2717b6f9627a3

“Surprises are fine, but no teasing. Or I’ll turn around and go home.”937bb34800fe6da3

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-What would you like 93c8b1d121 to eat?a27af3fde9b20985

She was starving, having b86299b9a0 barely eaten since her 9d2e445d1b return, and many food 49b832df77 ideas came to her cf4c70daf3 mind.cb6e1c2909f5bcc2

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“Let’s have Korean food. I’ve had enough heavy food in Singapore. Kimchi jjigae sounds good.”a6f48c1c5cb9091c

-Meet me outside 6056e928b5 at 1:00.2883b6c20ca1ae2d

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“Okay, see you then. And don’t be late or I’ll leave.”1fcf5f3a9dac99f8

After hanging up, Soobin fe2b91c032 looked at her reflection e36c1ef809 in the mirror and 1b4e3685e5 chuckled. 046ed587ef961c2a

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When she 9bd3738a53 first sat 722300e322 down in 5d705cbd1d front of 6be0d6c4ba the mirror, 86c24b5d2c she had a5bd2d3e15 been gloomy 5e197af93d because of 94cfe8dd60 her condition, e871190467 but now 74ccbec341 she was cd7e355208 grinning, looking 416b3c32f2 like a 3af9158bc1 woman in 1af9efb084 love. 394f643ced4cce77