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Sahee stood still and grabbed Mrs. Chun’s arm as she caught her breath. The smell of grilled fish wafted from her.

Mrs. Chun glanced at Lee Hyungu and Chae Hyunji behind Sahee, then shook her head as if it wasn’t important.

“You, come here quickly.”

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“What…”

“No, quickly!”

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Mrs. Chun grabbed Sahee’s hand tightly and led her away.

It was time to prepare lunch. Mrs. Chun prided herself on the flavor of Yeonghwadae’s food, all coming from her hands.

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Even when she was sick, she was more upset about not being able to serve the madam and the CEO for a month than her own illness. What was the reason for her to abandon that pride and run out like this? It was a vague sense of foreboding.

Pulled into Mrs. Chun’s room in an instant, Sahee looked at her back as she locked the door with a strange gaze. She even looked around as she entered.

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Mrs. Chun stepped towards Sahee, who instinctively leaned back a little.

“You, Sahee, what happened while I was bedridden?”

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“…What?”

Sahee asked back with genuinely clueless eyes.

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Mrs. Chun’s lips trembled slightly. When Sahee took her cold hand, her fingers were ice-cold.

“What’s going on?”

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“……”

“If it’s urgent, why are you stalling? Is lunch ready?”

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Impatient, Sahee shook Mrs. Chun’s hand lightly. Mrs. Chun’s face crumpled as if she was about to cry.

How long did she hesitate? Mrs. Chun’s rough lips moved slightly before she finally spoke about the annex.

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“The CEO wants to have lunch at the annex.”

“He often eats alone at the annex.”

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Is that unusual? It’s happened a few times in the past week alone.

The man was busy. Uncle Bang often delivered his meals to the annex since he found it bothersome to stick to regular mealtimes.

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It didn’t make sense for her to be so nervous over such a trivial matter. Sahee tilted her head, confused, when Mrs. Chun gripped her hand tightly.

“No, with you…”

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“……”

“He wants your meal prepared too, and for you to join him at the annex.”

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“……”

“He says he owes you something, but I can’t believe that…”

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“…CEO Jung, I’m coming in.”

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It was after a brief knock. Mrs. Chun’s voice was neatly composed. However, she couldn’t completely hide the anxiety that had gripped her while holding Sahee’s hand in the room.

Though Sahee had explained that it was nothing, Mrs. Chun didn’t seem to believe it at all. Her gaze, as she handed Sahee over, was still tense.

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No one would believe it was a pure intention for Yeon Sahee to be brought alone, but Sahee pretended not to notice. Whatever the man said, as long as it wasn’t her, it was fine. It was just about shoving down a meal.

If he wanted to repay a debt, she should let him repay it. Even if it meant bowing down.

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Sahee followed Mrs. Chun, who was pushing a cart, feeling the slight fever still throbbing in her forehead. The man, who was on a business call, glanced at Mrs. Chun and Sahee, then turned and approached them.

Mrs. Chun began to place side dishes from the cart onto the table. The scent of sesame oil on the spring vegetables filled the air, while Sahee stood awkwardly by.

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“Thank you.”

“It’s nothing to thank. I grilled thick yellow croaker today. You like fish, don’t you? The meat is tender and well-seasoned; you’ll like it.”

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Mrs. Chun placed the large plate of grilled yellow croaker in the center of the table and dusted off her hands.

Then a palpable silence settled. She needed to leave, but with Sahee there, she was caught in a dilemma.

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CEO Jung Taeon watched this quietly, then took off his suit jacket and hung it on a chair. As he sat down, he gestured for Sahee to take a seat, leaving no room for unnecessary words.

“Yeon Sahee, have a seat.”

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“…Yes.”

Sahee pulled out the chair opposite him and sat down. Even though Mrs. Chun stood awkwardly beside her, the man didn’t say anything.

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“Do you like grilled yellow croaker?”

He spoke to Sahee casually, as if balancing on a tightrope over Mrs. Chun’s anxiety.

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The events of the late night felt like a distant dream. Even the act of throwing the empty beer can into the trash early in the morning seemed like a figment of her imagination. CEO Jung Taeon appeared unaffected.

“You don’t seem to like it. I owe you a lot, Yeon Sahee.”

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“…No, I like it.”

“That’s a relief. Eat comfortably.”

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Sahee lowered her head and picked up her chopsticks. She gathered some glossy rice between the chopsticks and took a bite, then picked up some seasoned bean sprouts and chewed slowly.

Taeon watched her. He hadn’t touched the cutlery set on his right, simply observing Sahee as she ate.

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“…CEO, I’ll serve you some grilled yellow croaker separately.”

Unable to bear it any longer, Mrs. Chun placed a portion of the grilled yellow croaker on a separate plate and brought it to him, but Taeon remained motionless.

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Was it because of his proposal yesterday?

When he looked at her appraisingly, it felt like she was being sold. Unable to suppress the rising humiliation and shame, her forehead grew hot.

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It was then that CEO Jung Taeon picked up his chopsticks. His large, well-ordered hands spread the chopsticks apart and picked up some seasoned eggplant.

“Do you have a picky diet?”

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Was he trying to tease her? The glossy seasoned eggplant landed on Sahee’s rice. At that moment, she wished Mrs. Chun would leave. She understood her intentions, but…

A man who didn’t hide his intention to play with her before putting on his tuxedo, and her position where she couldn’t get angry. She wanted this to be her own burden.

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“Eat.”

“…”

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Sahee glared at Taeon with tear-filled eyes. He leaned back leisurely and gestured at her with his chin.

Her grip on the chopsticks tightened. As she silently took a deep breath, Taeon, still watching her, spoke to Mrs. Chun.

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“Are you going to stay here?”

“Oh, no, I’ll leave. Dessert…”

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Taeon’s gaze brushed over Sahee’s tightly closed lips.

“I don’t think it’s necessary.”

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“…Yes, CEO.”

Mrs. Chun hurried out, and only then did Sahee let out a bitter laugh. At the same time, a tear fell onto her clenched fist on the table. Taeon looked her over.

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“It’s so hard to get you to eat.”

“That’s not true.”

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“You must be quite close to someone. To overreact to this extent.”

“I clearly told you yesterday that I didn’t want to.”

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“No, you asked me to seduce you.”

Taeon frowned and pulled the plate of grilled yellow croaker towards him. He skillfully deboned the crispy fish with his chopsticks.

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Sahee bit her lower lip as she looked at the white flesh on the plate in front of her. The man clicked his tongue as he wiped his hands with a table napkin.

“Eat.”

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“What should I do with all this gratitude? Should I undress now?”

Taeon looked her over at her sarcastic remark. A smile mixed with irritation appeared on his lips.

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“Do you want to?”

“…”

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“Then go ahead. Go undress and lie down.”

“…”

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“Why are you looking at me like that? You don’t even have to go to the bed. It’s convenient.”

Sahee’s eyes wavered helplessly. It didn’t take long for tears to overflow.

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Taeon stood up. As he approached, Sahee, startled, pushed back in her seat. Taeon gently held the tilting chair with one hand and looked down at her.

“Are you trying to pick a fight, or what?”

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“……”

“Yeon Sahee.”

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Taeon’s shadow fell over Sahee’s face. His piercing eyes blatantly scanned her tear-streaked face. Even though she was pale and trembling, she held her head high, breathing heavily. Taeon’s eyebrows twitched slightly.

But before fear could fully set in, a hollow smile tugged at his lips. As if he had no more regrets, Taeon straightened up. Light poured over her face as if the clouds had parted.

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“You can go now. Tell them to clean this up.”

Sahee quickly turned her head, rubbing her flushed cheeks with the back of her hand as she hurriedly stood up. But at the same time, her head spun, and her knees gave out.

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Once again, it was Taeon who caught her arm. Even as she tried to shake him off, he held her firmly.

“Let go, let me go.”

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“You.”

“No.”

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Despite her quick denial, Taeon lifted her as if pulling her out of water and sat her back in the chair.

Sahee’s body went limp. When his cold hand unexpectedly touched her forehead, Taeon’s brows furrowed deeply.

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“How long have you been like this?”

“I’m fine…”

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“Sure, damn it.”

Taeon returned to his seat and retrieved his phone from his suit jacket. As he instructed his secretary to bring emergency medicine, his gaze remained fixed on the frightened Sahee.

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When he returned, he had the medicine in hand. Sahee sat quietly, listening to the voices beyond the door, asking if she was unwell.

Taeon tore open the medicine packets and handed them to Sahee with water. After a long pause, she finally swallowed the medicine.

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Wiping the remaining water from her lips with the back of her hand, Sahee looked up at him. His fierce eyes had softened, like an adult trying to comfort a crying child.

“…I want to go.”

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The air, which had been boiling hot, cooled down, leaving a chaotic atmosphere. Taeon stepped aside without a word.

This time, she stood up properly, using the table for support. Sahee took a step, cautiously watching him. He followed closely.

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When she turned to look at him, Taeon met her gaze and said, “Go.”

“…”

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Sahee opened the door and stepped into the hallway, ignoring the sound of his footsteps behind her. His presence, just a step behind, weighed heavily on her mind.

As she sat on the porch to put on her sneakers, she glanced at Taeon’s long shadow several times. Only when she stood up did she feel a slight sense of relief.

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I need to get back.

That was the only thought dominating her mind.

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“Madam! You’re back early?”

Mrs. Chun’s sharp voice cut through her tangled thoughts. She sounded urgent, as if hoping her voice would reach every corner of the annex.

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Sahee’s heart sank. She turned to look at Taeon. Their eyes met in the air, like guilty parties caught in the act. Her lips, unknowingly pursed, felt dry.

“Didn’t you like the meal? I made your favorite Jeju yellow croaker today.”

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Mrs. Chun’s voice was anxious. Her efforts to buy time pierced Sahee’s ears sharply.

There was no escape hole in the annex. The only way out was through the door. Unless she could jump over the wall taller than herself or find somewhere to hide…

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“Did you commit a crime?”

Taeon whispered softly.

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Looking into his eyes, she suddenly felt as if Park Jisun’s thick hand was slapping her cheek. Mrs. Chun was there too.

How dare you.

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The fierce eyes that had been directed at Sahee now turned to Mrs. Chun.

Mrs. Chun, how could you.

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Sahee could survive even if she left Yeonghwadae, but Mrs. Chun had a beloved granddaughter she cherished like her own life.

Her legs moved first, trying to hide anywhere, but her wrist was caught. Her breath hitched. The man’s calm eyes seemed to wish this secret meeting would be discovered.

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Sahee shook her head violently. Taeon ignored her and pulled her closer. His cold hand slid over the back of her hand, threading through her fingers, and firmly held her.

“…Please.”

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In the close distance where she seemed about to be embraced, her thin voice pleaded with him. The voices were getting closer. The footsteps clung like barnacles to a rock.

Sahee tightened her grip on his hand. Desperately, as if begging on her knees.

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Please.

“Just this once.”

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She didn’t know what he was so generously overlooking. Sahee simply let herself be pulled by his strong grip.

Of all times. Of all times.

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“These flowers are pretty. The grapefruit color is refreshing. Mrs. Chun, you have a talent.”

“Oh, you’re too kind.”

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Listening to the affectionate exchange, Sahee exhaled a hot breath. Her neck felt like it was burning under the scorching sun.

In the narrow gap between the wall and the annex, he entered first and pulled her in. They hid before Mrs. Min and Mrs. Chun entered the yard, but there was no sense of relief. The distance between them was too close.

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“…”

“…”

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The barely one-centimeter gap was the only boundary between them. Even as the spring breeze tickled her neck, the heat refused to dissipate.

Sahee, who had been watching the narrow gap, looked up. As if he had been following her gaze all along, their eyes met.

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“By the way, did CEO Jung have his meal?”

“I brought it to his room earlier. I was just about to go clean up, but I’m not sure if he’s finished.”

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“Honestly, it’s hard to even see my only son during meals. It’s all work, work, work. I don’t like it. Make sure he gets some dessert. The yakgwa today was delicious. Not too sweet, and it didn’t stick to the mouth. It was amazing.”

“Of course. When I heard you were coming, I specially requested the yakgwa from a place I know.”

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Determined not to lose, Sahee met his gaze, but she was the first to look away.

Taeon let out a light laugh. Startled, Sahee grabbed his sleeve, fearing the sound might reach the yard.

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Taeon looked down at his sleeve, which she had grabbed. Sahee quickly let go, but he was faster. He caught her retreating hand and pulled her closer.

Sahee, who had leaned towards Taeon in surprise, panted, unsure of what to do. His large hand cupped her right cheek.

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“…”

“…”

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His calloused thumb gently caressed her face. Heat rose as his hand slowly stroked her face. She tried to pull her chin away, but it was futile.

“It’s nice to have Mrs. Chun here. I should get her some tonic out of gratitude. Why insist on cleaning this place herself and getting sick when she could hire someone?”

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“I feel at ease doing it myself. You know that.”

“That’s why I like Mrs. Chun.”

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Her pulse raced beneath her neck. When his fingers touched her lips, which his gaze had lingered on, a tingling sensation spread below her navel. It was a fearful impulse of being discovered.

Sahee felt Taeon slowly lowering his head and closed her eyes tightly. For a moment, nothing happened. Only the sound of their breathing was clearly audible.

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But as soon as Sahee opened her eyes, Taeon met her gaze and kissed her. Their lips collided as if being devoured, but the kiss was sweet and gentle.

Taeon found her trembling and licked her thoroughly. It was hard to believe that such moist and soft flesh existed on this man, yet the sensation of his lips sucking hers was so intensely pleasurable that it took her breath away.

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“Hmph.”

Without realizing it, a soft moan slipped through Sahee’s lips, snapping her back to her senses. She twisted her head to the side, pushing Taeon away. Trembling, she looked around cautiously, only to find a firm arm wrapping tightly around her waist.

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“Ms. Chun, let’s go inside and talk. Cleaning up can wait.”

“…Should we?”

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“Yeah, yeah.”

The voice that grazed her ear dissipated like a fleeting breeze. Time seemed to stop as Sahee lifted her gaze, only to meet Taeon’s as he leaned in again. When their lips touched, Sahee’s shoulders jolted as if burned. Taeon frowned slightly, his displeasure evident in the crease between his brows. An oppressive stillness enveloped them.

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Sahee pressed her back against the wall, her guard up, but Taeon’s firm grip on her waist only grew bolder. Slowly trailing his hand down, Taeon cupped Sahee’s face, steadying it with a grip that left no room for escape.

The voices that had once filled the air had vanished entirely.

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“Yeon Sahee.”

“I-I really should get going.”

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Min Yeojin had left, yet the space between Sahee and Taeon had not widened in the slightest. If anything, their bodies were pressed together even more tightly, Sahee’s flat stomach caving slightly under the pressure.

The moment Sahee became aware of this, her lips parted slightly. She wasn’t a child; she knew exactly what this was.

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Since when, though?

The heavy tension was suffocating.

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How could someone—how could a person—

Unable to comprehend, Sahee looked up at Taeon with frightened eyes, only to find no trace of hesitation in him. Even his questions were posed with an air of casual indifference.

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“Having trouble breathing?”

“…”

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“Is this your first time?”

Taeon’s fingers trailed over Sahee’s damp lips. If not for the weight pressing down on her, the tone might have sounded mocking. Yet Taeon seemed entirely unaffected, while Sahee couldn’t even pretend to be indifferent.

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“Of course not… That’s ridiculous.”

“Oh, is it?”

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Frustrating.

The emotionless tone made Sahee’s ears burn with heat.

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Taeon pressed the pad of his thumb against Sahee’s lower lip.

“Ah…”

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As the gap widened helplessly, Taeon’s finger slid between Sahee’s lips. A short gasp escaped as the man pushed his finger further in, unbothered by the intrusion into such delicate territory.

Saliva pooled in Sahee’s mouth, the wet sounds echoing in her ears. When Taeon’s finger reached deep into her mouth, brushing the back of her throat, Sahee’s breath hitched painfully. Her head felt like it might burst, but the man’s face remained calm, devoid of emotion.

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Drool trickled down Sahee’s chin. Confused and overwhelmed by her inability to grasp Taeon’s intentions, tears welled up in her eyes. Taeon let out a crooked chuckle.

“Want to open up a little more?”

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In that moment, Sahee bit down on Taeon’s hand with all her strength. The stifled sound of her breath escaped, and a faint taste of blood lingered on her tongue.

Yet Taeon, the one bitten, merely frowned slightly, his lips curving upward as if amused.

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“You’re insane.”

At Sahee’s harsh words, Taeon nodded slightly, almost in affirmation. He looked satisfied as he smeared the blood from his injured lip onto Sahee’s.

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“Perverted bastard…”

Even Sahee’s sharp criticism didn’t faze him. Instead, Taeon leaned down, pressing his lips against Sahee’s jawline to lap up the saliva that had trickled down.

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At the same time, Taeon grabbed Sahee’s wrist, guiding one of her arms around his neck for support. He whispered as if offering sage advice.

“Don’t bite your lips.”

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“…”

“My mother, whom you seem to fear so much, is very perceptive.”

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Then everything went dark. What had transpired up to that point felt like mere child’s play compared to the searing kiss that followed. As if she were being devoured, Sahee clung desperately to Taeon’s shoulders.

Though Sahee tried to suppress the faint whimpers, Taeon’s presence only grew sharper with every touch, as if striking a flint that sparked flames with each movement.

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“Just go already.”

Sahee turned away sharply, scolding Taeon. As he stubbornly followed her all the way to the small annex, it was only Sahee who worried about being seen by someone.

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Following her this far should’ve been enough. With his shadow encroaching, Sahee bristled, glaring at him. Taeon extended his hand.

“Take it.”

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“No, thank you.”

“This seems simpler than kissing, doesn’t it?”

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The man’s face was shameless as he raised an eyebrow, as if seeking consent. It was absurd.

Sahee didn’t have the energy to wrestle with him. Letting out a sigh, she turned away from Taeon, but her arm was caught. The instant their skin touched, a strange sensation of her fine hairs standing on end swept over her.

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“You’re fine, huh…?”

“Just grab it before I end up pulling it off myself.”

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With a chilling warning, Taeon’s firm grip guided Sahee’s hand. It landed on his arm. Beneath the soft, white shirt, his arm was solid.

“Take care of yourself,” Taeon murmured.

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Then, a large hand cradled Sahee’s cheek, and a brief kiss brushed against her forehead.

So warm.

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At that muttered thought, Sahee’s fingers fumbled awkwardly over Taeon’s shirt, prompting him to chuckle softly.

“Stop glaring.”

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“…?”

“I’ll leave.”

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Sahee let go of Taeon’s arm as though burned. Sitting on the porch, she fumbled to remove her sneakers, hooking a finger into the heel and pulling them off in haste. As she straightened her back to stand, her eyes locked with Taeon’s, who still stood rooted in place.

After all that nagging to hold onto her or how it was supposedly easier than a kiss, now he simply stood there, watching without a word. Even when Sahee glared at him in disdain for the lingering heat below her waist, Taeon just shrugged with a smirk.

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Bang!

Sahee slammed the door shut and stumbled into the room, breathing heavily. She didn’t have the mind to check if Taeon was still outside. Collapsing onto the bed, she buried her face in both hands.

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Her cheeks burned. Even her breath felt unbearably hot. She didn’t need to look in a mirror to know that her face was probably as red as a ripe apple.

It was just one kiss. Nothing about their relationship could have drastically changed because of it. Yet, it felt as if her entire world had flipped upside down.

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There was no helping it. Everything about this was a first for her.

Sahee pressed her aching lips with the back of her hand. Even there, her pulse beat wildly.

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When Taeon returned to the annex, everything was impeccably tidy.

The awkward distress of the staff who must have scrambled to clean was palpable. The smiles they usually flashed whenever they crossed paths were replaced with fretful expressions, as though they were babysitting a delinquent.

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Not an entirely inaccurate assessment.

The mere task of getting a proper meal seemed unnecessarily arduous.

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Taeon scowled as he stepped into the bedroom. Sinking into the sofa by the bed, he let out a hollow laugh. The lingering heat within him was unmistakable.

He ran his tongue along the inside of his cheek, frowning, and undid his belt buckle, gripping himself as even a laugh escaped him.

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He had pried open her heated lips, swallowing everything in her. That hadn’t been enough. Now he felt compelled to summon her back before him.

His hand moved up and down his length as he recalled the feel of her small, tentative hand gripping his arm. The memory of her cautious strength made his breath grow heavier.

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Even in his younger, more impulsive days, he had never indulged in something like this. He used to mock the raw, unripe lust his peers displayed, yet here he was, steeped in a desire that cared nothing for pride.

“Ha…”

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Taeon let out a heavy breath, leaning his head back. He stared fixedly at the wooden beams of the ceiling, quickening the pace of his movements to release the pent-up urge clawing at him.

He knew full well this wasn’t a fleeting impulse. Even if it was a memory buried away like something left to gather dust, when it came to her, exceptions were inevitable.

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He could still feel as if he were sitting in that car.

A cold winter.

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A snowy country road.

A girl bundled up in thick layers by the roadside.

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Through the chaotic fumbling of hands, a girl with plump cheeks flushed red walked briskly over, her steps rhythmic. She leaned her face close, knocking loudly on the car window.

The window slid open without resistance, and the girl’s face suddenly morphed into that of Sahee, her gaze dripping with contempt.

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“Hah.”

This… goddamn.

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He came on her face.

His seed dripped down Sahee’s eyelashes, tracing a path down her cheek. As he smeared and ground his tip messily over her tightly shut lips until they were covered, the lingering excitement poured out in one final spasm.

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Taeon let out a muffled laugh and closed his eyes. Bright sunlight poured down through his eyelids. The midday air was crisp, the sound of wind chimes in the breeze sharp and clear.

It was only after cooling off with cold water that he completely erased any trace of the sordid release.

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Taeon lazily rolled his neck and clasped his watch onto his wrist. Leaving the dressing room, he headed toward the study, but a knock on the door handle interrupted his steps.

The faint hallucination of knocking on the car window momentarily clouded his vision, but the clear voice that called out as the door opened quickly dispelled it.

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* * *

“Director Jung.”

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Hm?

Min Yeojin stood before him, tilting her head slightly at his changed attire since the morning.

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Clothes suit the man, they say. The perfect creation she had brought into this world never dimmed, no matter how extravagant the outfit. Whatever he wore, he looked impressive. He wasn’t particularly picky, and even the most finicky personal shoppers and renowned suit tailors couldn’t help but shower him with praise.

“Did the clothes feel uncomfortable?”

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“I guess so.”

Taeon shrugged and gestured for Min Yeojin to take a seat. Settling into the main chair, she clicked her tongue and frowned.

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“What do you mean, ‘I guess so’? That’s so vague.”

“Would you like some coffee?”

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“Hah.”

Min Yeojin placed the back of her hand on her forehead as she looked at her son, who offered her a faint smile even in the face of her rebuke.

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“No need for coffee. I’m busy, so I’ll get straight to the point and leave. Sit.”

She gestured with her chin to the seat beside her. Taeon gave a small nod and sat down. As soon as their eyes met, Min Yeojin softened her gaze, smiling sweetly with her eyes.

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“It’s time for you to fulfill the promise, dear son.”

“Ah…”

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“‘Ah’? You—!”

His reaction made it clear to anyone that he had forgotten. As expected.

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Min Yeojin let out a deep sigh, though she hadn’t set her expectations too high from the start.

“It’s next week. They said they’d adjust as much as possible to accommodate us.”

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From her bag, she pulled out a thin envelope and handed it to him. Taeon raised an eyebrow slowly as he took it and inspected its contents.

Two photographs and a single profile.

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The same documents were likely sent to the other woman as well. Whoever she was, this woman or that, it made little difference—it was all just hollow formality.

“You know Jisoo, don’t you? She’s grown up beautifully.”

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“Of course, Hanseong.”

Taeon neatly placed the documents back into the envelope and dropped it onto the table with a casual motion.

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Han Jisoo. To be honest, he didn’t remember her well.

If they had met before, it must have been at some party or event from the past. What interested him more than the faint recollection of her name was how the woman’s profile hinted at what benefits her background could offer him.

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“Jisoo’s making time to come back to Korea just to meet you. Be polite. Even if you’re not interested, at least read through it once.”

“I will.”

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“Jung Taeon.”

“Yes, Mother.”

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“I’ve shortlisted a few more. Do you think it’s worth meeting two of them?”

At her bluntness, Taeon let out a dry laugh.

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“Hmm?”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

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“The chairman wants it too, so try to go along with it. Meeting more people will only create unnecessary rumors. Imagine how nice it would be if you met through family introductions, fell in love at first sight, and had a romantic marriage.”

Right? Min Yeojin smiled softly as she stood up. She glanced at Taeon as he stood up and approached slowly.

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“My son.”

Min Yeojin lightly patted his already immaculate tie and then hugged him. Taeon, familiar with the gesture, embraced her.

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“I’m so proud that my son is Jung Taeon. Honestly, I didn’t like your father when I first met him. I wanted to live with a kind man.”

“You’re consistent.”

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“People don’t change easily. Even now, I don’t like him much, but if I could go back, I would still marry your father. I have to meet you.”

Min Yeojin carefully stepped back from the hug and looked at Taeon’s face for a while. Taeon met her gaze calmly.

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Min Yeojin smiled brightly and tapped his arm, indicating that she would be leaving.

“I’m going. Make sure to read this. Jisoo is really excited to meet you. She said you’re her first love?”

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Taeon gave a crooked smile at the secret, intended to raise his expectations.

“I can’t stand kids.”

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“What?”

“I understand.”

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“I’ve made myself clear! Don’t be rude!”

Min Yeojin shouted a warning at Taeon as he nonchalantly shrugged and turned away.

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Clatter, clatter.

Sahee avoided the sharp gaze as she did the dishes.

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She had finally managed to get to the kitchen. She had thought about calling in sick, but knowing Mrs. Chun, she would come rushing over, so she took some medicine.

Luckily, her fever hadn’t worsened, but she had been on edge while preparing dinner. Mrs. Chun’s gaze followed her every move. Her eyes were full of unasked questions.

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“Auntie, I’m going to get some fresh air for a moment.”

“Sure, everything’s done anyway. Just need to set it out. Looks delicious.”

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Ignoring Mrs. Chun, who had been watching for a chance to talk, Sahee left the kitchen.

The kitchen had been filled with the smell of food, so stepping outside was a relief. Sahee caught her breath and wiped her wet hands on the apron tied around her waist, then took out her phone from her pocket.

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“Oh!”

Sahee’s expression hardened at the familiar voice above her bowed head.

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She hadn’t expected to meet them on this path. As she alternated glances between CEO Jung Taeon and Secretary Kim, her heart pounded at the thought of their earlier encounter.

“Hello.”

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“Oh, hello… I didn’t know you worked in the kitchen too.”

Maybe it was just her imagination, but Secretary Kim, who usually smiled warmly, seemed oddly uncomfortable around her.

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“Yes.”

“Wow, really! You seem very versatile.”

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“……”

Cleaning and cooking? Far from versatile, she constantly received criticism. It seemed basic politeness was a required skill for assisting someone like him.

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Sahee averted her gaze without responding. Since the brief conversation with Secretary Kim, she felt a cold stare. He seemed displeased for some reason.

“Yeon Sahee! You, girl! Oh my goodness!”

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Mrs. Chun joined in at that moment, making her already jittery.

…What a mess.

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It was clear that Mrs. Chun hadn’t expected to see Taeon and was flustered. She quickly bowed to him.

“CEO, you’re here. Why did you come this way? Please, come inside. I made some spicy radish soup today.”

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Mrs. Chun nudged Sahee under her bowed head. Sahee glanced at him and then followed Mrs. Chun’s lead, bowing her head.

She bowed and subtly distanced herself from the man. It wasn’t just the two of them; Mrs. Chun and the man’s secretary were also present.

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However, it seemed his thoughts were different. Taeon silently stared at Sahee for a while before letting out a scoff, as if in disbelief. His face was a mix of mockery and irritation.

“Yeon Sahee.”

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At that moment, he called her name.

Not Yeon Sahee-ssi, just Yeon Sahee.

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The distance she had barely managed to create felt meaningless. It seemed like he was mocking her for trying to distance herself, yet he also seemed angry that she was standing there.

“Listen to me.”

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No, he definitely seemed angry.

Mrs. Chun and the secretary were now pretending not to see anything, turning their heads away. It was as if they were guarding an illicit meeting rather than a chance encounter.

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“…I took the medicine.”

“Impressive.”

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Taeon smirked and touched Sahee’s forehead to check her temperature. Sahee shivered and took a deep breath. Holding her phone, she instinctively clenched her hands below her navel.

Taeon looked down at Sahee. From her round forehead to her dense eyelashes and her small, smooth nose, he scanned her face quickly, lingering on her unusually red and swollen lips for a long time.

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“What about dinner?”

“…”

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“Dinner?”

“I’ll… eat soon.”

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“Why should I believe that?”

Why should he care whether she ate or not? Sahee felt a surge of anger and looked up, then exhaled deeply through her nose and lowered her gaze.

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It was just a meaningless tantrum, like the golf ball that had fallen at her feet. He was upset simply because she had created some distance. It was as if he wanted everyone to hear, like a jealous man.

“Madam, we always eat together after preparing the CEO’s meal.”

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“Really?”

This time, CEO Jung Taeon called a witness. Mrs. Chun, who had been pretending to look at the mountains, quickly turned her head and answered, “Yes, yes!”

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In an instant, Taeon reached out and snatched Sahee’s phone.

“…!”

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He shamelessly unlocked the phone by holding it up to her face. Without hesitation, he dialed a number and pressed the call button.

“Send a picture of what you ate to this number.”

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Taeon took out his phone from his jacket pocket and confirmed Sahee’s number, then handed her phone back to her.

“Yeonghwadae, which receives 2 billion won a year, only has Yeon Sahee to do all the chores, whether she’s limping or feverish. The main sponsor, Jungmun, should at least take care of this.”

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“…”

“You’re valuable, right?”

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Taeon’s eyes were fixed on Mrs. Chun.

Sahee grimaced and stepped in front of Mrs. Chun. She snatched her phone from Taeon’s hand, and he finally turned away.

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“Send it.”

His voice was cold as their shoulders brushed past each other.

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* * *

The dinner was lively. Taeon leaned back in his chair, listening to Min Yeojin and Secretary Kim. He casually checked his phone, which remained silent.

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If he had asked her to send a message, she would have thrown her phone on the ground. Considering the way she had glared at him, she might have even buried it in the dirt.

Even if he took her side, damn it.

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Taeon scrolled through the messaging app screen meaninglessly. As he placed his phone on the table, Min Yeojin glanced at him.