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“What brings you all the way down here?”17f2b088af42c899

Woohyeok walked 16061d65bb over to dffdc1c3aa Chanseong, who 166d3cad35 was looking 5396301874 around as 07ce47b030 he climbed 18c3bec120 the stairs, 42a2e376bb one hand 259720aeb8 casually tucked b724f25a16 into his b8460033d8 pocket.31861c95fb504c9c

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“You were in Singapore, right?”72b378686b58a9c3

“I just got back, but you seem to have heard about it quickly.”716224b174c3be66

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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?” ab9c90f07b744e63

Woohyeok smiled faintly and 61c6416471 turned to walk to cd91e732d2 a table in the 733c4b5e65 well-lit garden. Chanseong followed, deb31f0085 his gaze ef02a8cd35 lingering on 9a98bbbff6 the main 81a2e74540 building as 655bf33b6c they walked. He sat down ff8d1157a1 across from Woohyeok, a3ff69324f who had already c1ce487cdd taken a seat, 9dda59c29e and crossed his f37e217226 long legs.5b59873f3465776b

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“So when are you going to introduce me to the woman you went with?”4c28b2c9a20ef0fd

“You’re very interested in me.”12c4c6a3cacd728a

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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.”da87972d3109fcbe

“Why are you getting so worked up about a simple trip? Vice chairman, it seems like you’ve become an old person.”b34c50a508e094ca

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Butler Choi d0ef9f76c6 appeared silently f305715e3e and placed b942866f6f a cup 14f23c2163 of coffee 8b1c860f3b in front 85cee8ca57 of each be1371b674 of them 64f255e0f0 before disappearing 47d67cf04c just as c7eaf10db8 quickly.442955d3540bb5c0

“Drink up.”578c2b48ce2a8baf

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“As you said, I’m getting old. Coffee this late keeps me awake at night.”14f1553789f39ce2

Woohyeok raised an eyebrow b9ea927c09 and nodded casually, then 2a078de72c took a sip of 1b47427de0 coffee. After days c1f9f18b8c of drinking aff4fdfdd8 cheap coffee, 60fbda89f7 the rich f8796b4282 aroma was 2a7e9f6867 a welcome e916f92b44 change.01eb5bf817a41e78

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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.”bfa9f903f8a859e7

“We could have discussed this on the phone. Why come all the way here?”a56f82f7e4610a74

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“I also wanted to make sure you returned safely from your trip.”486c38b2495746de

Woohyeok brushed his 9bcdc909af hair back from a81dae026d his forehead and fb2f4f7499 took another sip 4c6e34337e of coffee, savoring 06d7c46da2 the taste.b026a87fa52b0255

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Ignoring Chanseong’s lingering gaze, he set the empty cup down and stood up.8cf54fe4df6e760f

“Don’t worry about the memorial service. I’ll be there as promised.”9f622a42aa21546b

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As the ee37b52414 chair was 0fb31ca47e pushed back cf10bb26e2 into place, 390b1e2e53 sending an d32d3b5ed3 unmistakable message, d013f73f33 Chanseong had 7cf84a3662 no choice 654ba6ec4c but to 1662b0a0c0 rise from 8a52732fb9 his seat.4adf6dd38a68f4b1

“Oh, and I’ll need another seat next to mine.”fe9e3ce9be840d94

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“Another seat?”3a81b93477094cb9

“Yes. For the… person I mentioned earlier. I think it would be nice for her to join us.”020f840c322fe883

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“You said it wasn’t serious. Do you really want her to sit next to you?”04c4d7ff315022fb

“What’s the problem? It’s not like my image will be tarnished by a woman sitting next to me.”238f579f57afb0f4

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Chanseong’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stroked his chin thoughtfully.8cf0e5fff5439f2f

“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.” 5e24e5ff45f75df6

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“What’s the difference between them and the rubbish reporters who always follow me around anyway?” 01d27d63740f4bb9

“The circumstances are different. Bringing a woman to a memorial service… people will see it differently.”f958a693a9e207fd

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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.ba52c5db7ef9652c

He finally stopped laughing c07b12887f and wiped the tears 58891b6dd1 from his eyes.4bb1ce1fdd928b8c

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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.” 6812cd33ac0c7693

Woohyeok’s lips curled into a smirk as he saw the look of surprise on Chanseong’s face. 20326f40af2cc7a8

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His smile faded and a951ae1162 he turned away.e726b114c9cc4310

“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.”7e1569d514d779d5

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Chanseong watched him walk 2f48dc848e towards the main building, 616643dfc7 his hand clenching into 782b1c808a a fist. He pressed 44b259b437 it against c190732bd1 the table.99c11cdc1907a689

“Fine. The more reckless you are, the better.”15c93e4d97795763

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Chanseong’s lips curved into a sinister smile as he walked away.72f596d0b0f415f5

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After painstaking inquiries, she managed to find a doctor whose discretion she didn’t have to worry about.a8e85510f5ce0e8e

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.e0c365953c0ff48b

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“What happened?”0506bffcc3e53fb4

“They just… hit me. I don’t remember much.”62a232a5f4f812d3

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Hyeong-cheol lay on 7f7be30154 the bed for 0e31ccf636 stability. He struggled acfc6b9511 to keep 5431ccd94f the pain a915f2ba24 from his 13648f1e83 face as 192e1ba56c he finally b58e239122 opened his f179ddc3b6 mouth with 30f6db84f9 difficulty, directing ecddfe9d7e his words e4519c44b6 at Soobin, 978c3d6913 who was 2fb533103b sitting by ea773da43f his bedside.37a189ed784e208e

“To treat someone like this for a small mistake…” ccc104982f2cea56

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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?” bb3e4d402c8915a6

“Don’t say that. How can you say it doesn’t matter? I hate the thought of anything happening to you.”550e40dcdfcbd905

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Soobin’s eyes quickly reddened.52a060cae870b9ba

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure nothing like this ever happens to you again.”140008237d8bc00f

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“I’m not worried about myself. I’m worried about you.”00eb141d209992be

Forcing a smile, Soobin d2b6c873a5 straightened.42480f57ea2ee824

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“Get some rest.”fa9ecb8bda07a81b

Hyeong-cheol reached out e3c8f0732a and grabbed her a50ad58a1f wrist.bf5e8daabb2e2ded

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“Is this… something illegal?”8cf489b2dd370c65

Soobin bit her lip, her gaze fixed on her father’s worried eyes.72fbc17916908cee

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“No, it’s not. I swear. So just… rest and focus on getting better. Okay?”8c5e82aaf18a0412

She quickly left 8a99210dbe the room, closing 5e825d867c the door behind e7e7a1956a her, then hurried dd9d817a8d into her own 0bcbb84c09 room.b7d2ecb0e8407460

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She curled 1977ee4fb8 up on d2fe960c49 her bed, e42b2cf55a her body 7e4719778b trembling. She bit the pillow, df95ca9172 trying to hold back 6815eddc2e her sobs.66ae237e4197d8a1

After a 73a7b3ee83 while, her b200f7d5cb body relaxed. She lay d8afd57d89 on her a069bccd3d back, one e7d67d6e75 arm covering c3d267a7af her face, 2c80722bd2 her cheeks 285cfbe259 flushed.4910dc49dc041df2

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Why… Why do I think of Jeong Woohyeok?09a6b92161d7901c

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.b32a9b5609cb035f

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And yet the memory e391f3b2a4 of his touch, his 73f58fde1c breath on her skin, a715e49be0 the intoxicating warmth of 3155a7522f his body, lingered in 0bacd23312 her mind.11e5e38c85a1417c

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Soobin sighed 54f66dab25 and looked e1a61052ce at her 96eb09ac01 reflection in bc193d7190 the mirror. She leaned closer, e56e7d60bc trying to force 0db47dd8d7 her swollen eyelids a07a781007 open.26b5975e13d37477

“I can’t meet him like this.”36770a96c4e81458

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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.0eb6c66034da0811

She had cried for hours the day before, and her face was too swollen to be seen in public. Today wasn’t much better.f64b95839b18463c

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She couldn’t put off contacting him any longer; it would damage their relationship.a8a545d28286fc31

Woohyeok was fickle. He might have meant what he said in Singapore, but she hadn’t expected it to last.420cf03b9e307d40

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-I was wondering when you’d call. If you wanted to keep me waiting, I’m impressed.abe4b9f7dda81357

His voice d72eeb0a2f sounded strangely 856a9b786e unfamiliar after e1bb3a7bdd only three a4ac694a2d days.fff575221716138b

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“I’m glad you missed me. I thought you might be sulking.”c51b9fc4b41335eb

Soobin forced a 219bbd2ebf cheerful tone and 9c50331879 rested her chin 33b23933c8 on her hand, 6298c0784e her elbow on d5a16e5a2f the vanity.1c071adf1af8d826

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“What have you been up to?”918854bd374905a0

-Running.5a0d45a44eedb200

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“At this hour? Isn’t it a bit late? It’s almost lunchtime.”b358b709506d165d

-I have plenty of time. And it’s less crowded.2ae5912dee5f3a5e

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“Oh, right. Of course. In the fitness center. Where are you? Let’s have lunch together.”088cdef76835f304

Soobin nodded, d171d48efc knowing the cccba48c23 location of 402a91ffe5 the fitness c5f8c993b0 center Woohyeok 6ec2d01bbd had mentioned, 3867d96765 as it 05b47788dc was a 70307e6b84 very famous ea756f5660 place. a570b75225479002

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“See you in two hours.”49f31a543e1133a4

-You’re not even ready?3631b027fbd67ee2

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“Are you spying on me?”554217e8cf9a9394

-I wouldn’t dream of it.c1c6815afb676114

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Soobin smiled when ee11fdd829 she heard him 513ef8ab57 chuckle. The smile widened 09805b94f5 as she looked f73adc55e0 at herself in 10f58abc0c the mirror. Her eyes, softened by 96c92f1537 the smile, looked less 3ae4eb3eab puffy. e7b2bccb06301c9d

“I slept all day yesterday, so my face is a bit puffy. Don’t be surprised.”b57da5bdea9acb2d

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-I welcome surprises.059e5bfc5cd6ca61

“Surprises are fine, but no teasing. Or I’ll turn around and go home.”500a0931bca25987

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-What would you like 9832e21e5c to eat?7baa26c0ea26bc77

She was starving, having eb655865f4 barely eaten since her b91dc745cd return, and many food 810fd5d715 ideas came to her 53c1df6391 mind.2f972aa6e0b3230e

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“Let’s have Korean food. I’ve had enough heavy food in Singapore. Kimchi jjigae sounds good.”4539a1d100957473

-Meet me outside at b8a58e6d67 1:00.0943ffcff72906ce

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“Okay, see you then. And don’t be late or I’ll leave.”4291af0c1a16d6ff

After hanging up, Soobin 359d9e1115 looked at her reflection 3d4fc92a7b in the mirror and 3b9386b8b4 chuckled. 5861ea427e6270ac

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When she first 31c5b4ee17 sat down in ed62c628df front of the 3dff1a9b6e mirror, she had d67017e31d been gloomy because 271b95094e of her condition, 7fe263adfc but now she 9c8371e903 was grinning, looking bd3d782bce like a woman 9911904688 in love. 84c6b2d8e02537bb