Calen_ongo
Stories
12
Chapters
85
Words
156.7 K
Comments
3
Reading
13 h, 3 m
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Kangwoo sharply repeated the question. Haewon had spent the entire morning accompanying Executive Director Jo Yunho from the Legal Affairs Team, making rounds to greet the senior executives. Kangwoo's office was their last stop, only because he had been attending an external event earlier, pushing his turn to the end. “We’ve decided on Manager Seo Jiseok as her mentor…” Executive Director Jo, who was rarely flustered, hesitated slightly at Kangwoo’s unexpected reaction. “A mentor…-
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That was an exaggeration. A few refusals hardly counted as putting up walls. But if Kangwoo pushed any further, even Haewon couldn't guarantee how she'd react. At that point, she might have to build more than just a wall—maybe a fortress made of steel. Well, that was a problem for future Haewon. Right now, she just needed to find a way to turn him down. Her mind quickly searched for an excuse. “You’re thinking about how to refuse me, aren’t you?” Too sharp for his own good. There…
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When Haewon didn’t respond, the children turned their curious eyes to Jungsook instead. But she was just as tight-lipped. “Did you all finish your homework? Only those who have can come in.” The children let out little sounds of protest before pouting and closing the door. Watching her adorable younger siblings, a gentle smile spread across Haewon’s lips. She worried that once she got busier, she wouldn’t be able to see them as often. “Director, you’re too strict.” “Do you…
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When Kangwoo asked how she could be so sure, Haewon answered without hesitation. "Because you've never acted like the other men." "And how did the other men act?" "They pretended otherwise, tried to go in circles, but in the end… it was always about sleeping together." Not as naïve as I thought. "Did it ever cross your mind that maybe I just lack confidence?" Kangwoo's voice was teasing, but Haewon only smiled and replied firmly. "Not at all." "Then you must not know me very…
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On a scorching summer day, with the sun beating down relentlessly, Haewon trudged up the hill, enduring the heat that burned the crown of her head. Just as she thought she might overheat completely, she finally reached her destination. Haa… She halted, exhaling a breath of hot air. Before her stood an imposing wall, so tall that even when she craned her neck, the building beyond remained out of sight. As she stared blankly upward, a sudden mechanical buzz broke the silence. Turning toward the…
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The detectives called them Beom Jungang—Central Tigers. It was a name inspired by the black tiger tattoo that covered the back of their boss, Park Juncheol. With his swift movements and commanding wisdom, he embodied the spirit of a tiger ruling over an entire mountain. He wanted his subordinates to inherit that same power. For that reason, he took pride in the police referring to his organization as Beom Jungang-pa—the Central Tiger Faction. Right before the government declared war on organized…-
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Jaebin was asleep. The moment Mooyoung left, he had drifted off, just like that. Seoyeon’s gaze flitted across him—quickly, yet chaotically, unable to settle. She lowered herself onto the couch, aligning her eyes with his reclined form. His hair was styled with pomade, but sweat had loosened a few strands, letting them fall over his forehead. His lips, unmoving. His thick, soft eyebrows. Without thinking, she studied his face—the face she had never truly looked at before. His eyelashes…
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Seoyeon swallowed. She should have left the moment she woke up. Yes, she should have. She should have avoided making eye contact. But even as her breath caught for a second, she didn’t look away. She had started to understand Jaebin’s tactics—how he twisted situations to mess with her, how he looked at her. "Isn’t it funny?" "..." "A man covered in blood is the chairman of a corporation." She stood up and walked toward him. The closer she got, the clearer his expression became. "Who…
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For years, Oh Jintaek had positioned himself as Jaebin’s ally. When Chairman Park had appointed Jaebin as both the new boss and company president, Jintaek had showered him with ‘gifts’ to solidify his standing. The other directors did the same. For the sake of profit, power, and above all—survival—sticking with Jaebin was the logical choice. And then, out of nowhere, Hyunju appeared. "I heard you like premium beef." Mare Group’s Vice Chairwoman had made her move. Along with the…
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As evening fell, the atmosphere of the party grew even more heated. Not only had the number of attendees increased compared to the afternoon, but with various celebrities present, the overall energy of the party seemed to soar to an even higher level. Amidst it all, however, was Seoyeon, whose condition had deteriorated to its worst. Her expression showed no sign of easing. No matter how well she had cultivated her business persona from a young age, it was meaningless in front of Hyunju. "Are you…
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