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“What brings you all the way down here?”160b3035cec26586

Woohyeok walked over to d74f6bc9f4 Chanseong, who was looking ee3b0a75d5 around as he climbed 839a479e38 the stairs, one hand 2e16a1e846 casually tucked into his f6ea13b585 pocket.35b855527618234f

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“You were in Singapore, right?”9a12f8178c2f19af

“I just got back, but you seem to have heard about it quickly.”e2d4c2870a6df0b9

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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?” 653f66cdb20f95a1

Woohyeok smiled faintly 0aa7ee910d and turned to 73fb8d8c18 walk to a 880bc8c988 table in the df378ede42 well-lit garden. Chanseong followed, his be91aed2a0 gaze lingering on f2588da97f the main building 21aa1aac95 as they walked. He sat 44dfeb892a down across 6e15f79c4e from Woohyeok, 0dab957349 who had b8e0277a5f already taken 74397436ae a seat, 5d5cd12888 and crossed 74a3ca0995 his long b3d2f72a8b legs.ad1b72301640d7e4

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“So when are you going to introduce me to the woman you went with?”6473b7a3929c1e4c

“You’re very interested in me.”c28e82d0ddd67e52

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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.”b96816259ef331f6

“Why are you getting so worked up about a simple trip? Vice chairman, it seems like you’ve become an old person.”6f5972d00d6066be

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Butler Choi c3bed9ec1d appeared silently fd1a322a73 and placed 873a5dfcd9 a cup af26638ce7 of coffee 98728b8fde in front 2bd0215b9e of each dcf18d91c2 of them b9d031adcc before disappearing 2f3e5987cc just as ca8a8dd640 quickly.a203cfcd7ff815b6

“Drink up.”6fc0d75f27187be2

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“As you said, I’m getting old. Coffee this late keeps me awake at night.”d8c449f32ddd7a10

Woohyeok raised an eyebrow 5deca430b6 and nodded casually, then 367ce8326a took a sip of 13faaf19ac coffee. After days 32dc79baa4 of drinking e0399d42f9 cheap coffee, da635fb1a7 the rich e905ca61b1 aroma was 9c44016691 a welcome bcd2c11e11 change.b5fff4727230ed02

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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.”10620a5dacd5dd39

“We could have discussed this on the phone. Why come all the way here?”f7131b1e67f172f4

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“I also wanted to make sure you returned safely from your trip.”6b88575222f6b9c4

Woohyeok brushed his 4c93639131 hair back from 09b300cb9c his forehead and 3638a43551 took another sip 5efc89f251 of coffee, savoring 8244942f79 the taste.3eb95970d50d5797

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Ignoring Chanseong’s lingering gaze, he set the empty cup down and stood up.fdbcc893fbbe3a54

“Don’t worry about the memorial service. I’ll be there as promised.”5017a6c97b1cb6cf

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As the chair 6ac78e0d44 was pushed back b8633095d6 into place, sending dc2bfef4b6 an unmistakable message, 752c725a87 Chanseong had no 2f62c38319 choice but to c27bc4e77d rise from his dac6cf27e4 seat.c3bc3e189e43b085

“Oh, and I’ll need another seat next to mine.”ae0e3714189e8629

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“Another seat?”c14eed1ce1bb98bf

“Yes. For the… person I mentioned earlier. I think it would be nice for her to join us.”262dbfcecadf7410

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“You said it wasn’t serious. Do you really want her to sit next to you?”22939b6d652bc5a6

“What’s the problem? It’s not like my image will be tarnished by a woman sitting next to me.”406ead5af1d23a4d

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Chanseong’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stroked his chin thoughtfully.238eca784489e470

“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.” 1d7e8f60959a0d42

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“What’s the difference between them and the rubbish reporters who always follow me around anyway?” 63155b5f45006455

“The circumstances are different. Bringing a woman to a memorial service… people will see it differently.”1c02f8da77e012c4

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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.0e78cced7d14ba0c

He finally fb8922b957 stopped laughing a5c4674899 and wiped 19582df5c5 the tears 0c70798dde from his b05ab4dfe1 eyes.92e6420a7d2e515f

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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.” e9713fd5dab0056f

Woohyeok’s lips curled into a smirk as he saw the look of surprise on Chanseong’s face. 3ce42d8623a36d14

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His smile faded 5d63b4f4c5 and he turned 48de32477a away.2f3c8528b066bcf0

“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.”01b164f4a073974e

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Chanseong watched him walk c7d25cf2a2 towards the main building, 0e8ef2323d his hand clenching into 8e3d5fe17f a fist. He pressed it against 294c4244a1 the table.3273b0a4abe09564

“Fine. The more reckless you are, the better.”4c2157bb2c3d66c0

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Chanseong’s lips curved into a sinister smile as he walked away.835785202c2460cc

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After painstaking inquiries, she managed to find a doctor whose discretion she didn’t have to worry about.eff363fbc8c30eb4

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.77f3941248321b29

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“What happened?”520d8dc457bd492e

“They just… hit me. I don’t remember much.”9759b7a6a8fe114c

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Hyeong-cheol lay on ecc9a287df the bed for 1b93e8a925 stability. He struggled to 6ec42256a3 keep the pain ca7cf737fb from his face 5d4cbb3c8e as he finally adaf88e0a8 opened his mouth b51229f1f0 with difficulty, directing 33abc71d9e his words at 753bced0c9 Soobin, who was 19aa71af10 sitting by his 67830f63ed bedside.31145fa643959b19

“To treat someone like this for a small mistake…” 478b1e91b0b6e3c0

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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?” 7f402cdae24db321

“Don’t say that. How can you say it doesn’t matter? I hate the thought of anything happening to you.”1e90ef1cba822d01

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Soobin’s eyes quickly reddened.490dc8ba8183ec1d

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure nothing like this ever happens to you again.”7a83c93ad08beaba

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“I’m not worried about myself. I’m worried about you.”caf64382cc458d0d

Forcing a e2586ce5fa smile, Soobin 3472ba9376 straightened.88761508dc2d6243

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“Get some rest.”24c945bef3eb7698

Hyeong-cheol reached out d01b6b4296 and grabbed her 0d7a5d30eb wrist.ad0690d8b5a62dd6

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“Is this… something illegal?”6ba03b299768562f

Soobin bit her lip, her gaze fixed on her father’s worried eyes.d64e80a56955d970

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“No, it’s not. I swear. So just… rest and focus on getting better. Okay?”7deed5120715b583

She quickly left the 3459d3d7ad room, closing the door 5be4c7df2e behind her, then hurried 7ff0d7bf1b into her own room.1c79dbbc2821e689

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She curled up 3bf6468e64 on her bed, da2bdb2d14 her body trembling. She bit the 449b07eed3 pillow, trying to f1e5edfa0e hold back her e6eba2f684 sobs.ca40466241c6af4a

After a while, 666960fe5e her body relaxed. She lay f7d7109fca on her 772bec367f back, one eacd259f3a arm covering 395f8cae2b her face, edbf60c223 her cheeks 14cdfe0bbf flushed.bb0e7d95664a9b0e

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Why… Why do I think of Jeong Woohyeok?4b6609e1062f3797

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.6c7261de2b883e59

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And yet the 9dda4a4f1c memory of his e8078d5448 touch, his breath e4975e2629 on her skin, 7726071e17 the intoxicating warmth 66c5f16ffc of his body, 386322ed7a lingered in her f835088d4b mind.8c6f164a197104d2

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Soobin sighed af35b8b4fe and looked a439d7ebb2 at her 7addf13fed reflection in 241966d524 the mirror. She leaned a94b7a89a6 closer, trying a215f96f7e to force 889a520da5 her swollen 38005d6f4e eyelids open.0b6f8d1c34d8d38f

“I can’t meet him like this.”8aeef655a5f8ebde

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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.a3d2fe1fea10adef

She had cried for hours the day before, and her face was too swollen to be seen in public. Today wasn’t much better.16f5fa895bce4d51

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She couldn’t put off contacting him any longer; it would damage their relationship.1f2dc88f5599ba2b

Woohyeok was fickle. He might have meant what he said in Singapore, but she hadn’t expected it to last.5e9c256c72b53667

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-I was wondering when you’d call. If you wanted to keep me waiting, I’m impressed.a778e6365c838f49

His voice sounded strangely 3bafbc7884 unfamiliar after only three f03adcdca6 days.50eb49593efe2d44

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“I’m glad you missed me. I thought you might be sulking.”3b7f62c3147286e4

Soobin forced a cheerful 66146827c5 tone and rested her 1a20d3d0bd chin on her hand, e4b147e708 her elbow on the 917984c06a vanity.d7f895b6331398c4

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“What have you been up to?”6759df95b021f6a2

-Running.42d550dea774c86a

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“At this hour? Isn’t it a bit late? It’s almost lunchtime.”7a02af52fe029904

-I have plenty of time. And it’s less crowded.93deeecea1106780

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“Oh, right. Of course. In the fitness center. Where are you? Let’s have lunch together.”1307ca53ed97dfc2

Soobin nodded, knowing the 174dd757f2 location of the fitness aa29327a53 center Woohyeok had mentioned, 05a4d23a47 as it was a 6cb69c3e49 very famous place. 26b138cffc3e20b5

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“See you in two hours.”7ed7189f61c403da

-You’re not even ready?80e1cb38ce8cd4d1

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“Are you spying on me?”11f0df906326c55f

-I wouldn’t dream of it.16321bf475e84ac3

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Soobin smiled e48f357510 when she 118dc6a540 heard him bb1255dfdf chuckle. The smile widened as d76336c81c she looked at herself c7e8579a3f in the mirror. Her eyes, ca83869fd6 softened by b0258e27e4 the smile, e4d86d66c8 looked less 4d15121770 puffy. 6f97abca96511571

“I slept all day yesterday, so my face is a bit puffy. Don’t be surprised.”ca7ab738a9f4a14f

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-I welcome surprises.dfddf59b80f208cd

“Surprises are fine, but no teasing. Or I’ll turn around and go home.”75600e5888fc2084

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-What would e9fa443217 you like 278a0e65d0 to eat?7e0fd2ecde66e3b6

She was 924d45998e starving, having 898ebf7a55 barely eaten b491b314ef since her 3d1aaabc49 return, and 237f4beaeb many food 86cbd69461 ideas came 3361777a6d to her 6cd3b8708e mind.df580cad7db5abe9

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“Let’s have Korean food. I’ve had enough heavy food in Singapore. Kimchi jjigae sounds good.”37db3b8f8b4f2dbb

-Meet me 1b8977ed4a outside at 4a03686955 1:00.06fc4085daa3bc4d

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“Okay, see you then. And don’t be late or I’ll leave.”5f34b1f4350e3623

After hanging up, 2c862c4529 Soobin looked at 1a032ff79f her reflection in cf3e288bd4 the mirror and a934aa22ae chuckled. 802c3be7f8476470

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When she first sat ac86156bc0 down in front of 55fa44679d the mirror, she had 4dbd3c84c6 been gloomy because of 238603a8b6 her condition, but now 1ff825ae03 she was grinning, looking bb53270310 like a woman in 68cfed8bd6 love. 4e4d1c4a87cd67f8