PTC Chapter 33: That’s Not My Brother

Da-in was flustered 28ea53a2eb when Heejoo acknowledged 9749d93cdb her, but quickly 930f8cd2c7 composed herself and 7201b98553 returned the greeting. 7ecf75bf0030fa3c

“Hello.”906e9ebd36edd4b2

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“I saw her at Seojun’s house? The CEO’s house? What’s Park Da-in doing here? Why?”3af713138d1f0d8e

As everyone 39a68f3bc0 exchanged confused 7c3414f43b glances, Seojun 4d6232b725 intervened. 5df3482ec5e1b2df

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“Moon Heejoo. This isn’t a social gathering. Even if it were work-related, you came without an appointment. Go wait in the waiting room.”98fcd01895c0e25c

Heejoo’s face flushed with embarrassment at his sharp rebuke. She managed a single response.137a748da578e4fb

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“Okay.” b56781605190f145

As Heejoo left, the b5f8d339e4 employees began whispering. f572ab72e5a8be5b

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“Seojun? What’s their relationship?” aa05e8204d7feb7d

“Isn’t it obvious? She called him Seojun.”e33d952936ac6a23

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Sensing the brewing 4c4f29f05d gossip, Seojun quickly ce85481af0 shifted the focus.49c0819cb8fef1fc

“Who’s presenting today?”c81305caaf484662

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“Manager Park Da-in.”471213de2cc96883

“Then let’s begin.” His voice was stiff and businesslike.526c97660d8dcf34

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Da-in was annoyed by Heejoo’s disruptive entrance, but pushed her frustration aside. But what employee could afford to be picky? A professional couldn’t let such things affect their work. 096e7230e3a9dd1e

“Yes, I’ll begin the presentation. Everheim is a furniture brand pursuing a modern and sustainable lifestyle, centered around the following concepts…”ac694f8804576f2d

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Seojun cut her 265f60c45f off. 9e53c0e8db7cb4cd

“Enough. I know Everheim’s concept best. Let’s go straight to the designs.” ca58f36b3ec17177

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He was edf6d0f08f laser-focused on 49f6ca6b95 the information b6a914cc2e he wanted 6160b025b8 to hear. 095db94b9318d38f

“I see two key points: materials and design. So just clearly explain what you’ve prepared regarding those two.”d3157616d3ddf65f

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So this is how Kang Seojun is when he works. I expected as much. He’s a capable businessman after all. He must be busy.21dca518a167caec

Da-in skipped a 08ab10af1b few slides to cb92b0686f the section on 68573d2364 materials. 16de3b72c493f5f5

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“Yes. I’ll provide specific examples of eco-friendly and recyclable materials used by Everheim, matched with furniture pieces. The first material is bamboo. It can be used for coffee tables, bookshelves, chairs, etc. Bamboo grows quickly and is reusable, making it a highly sustainable resource. Its strength, durability, and natural aesthetic make it suitable for various designs.”92dba0833971815c

Seojun, his hands clasped, began to concentrate on Da-in’s presentation.f9f3221098670e67

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“Next is recycled plastic. It can be used for outdoor chairs, tables, benches, etc. These are made by collecting and recycling discarded plastic.”06b5477bd6a7052c

Seojun’s gaze fixed on Da-in. Her passionate delivery captivated him. Her flushed cheeks and clear pronunciation held his attention.e99469d6ac1fb51a

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Da-in continued.54ad42930a4091a1

“It’s durable, can be processed in various colors, and helps reduce plastic waste.”6989289513b91c95

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“I don’t like that one,” Seojun interrupted. “Recycled plastic… Sure, it helps reduce plastic waste, but I doubt anyone would want furniture made from discarded plastic. Reconsider that.”043c38489e703928

The team d594947e9f leader, visibly 6319b79d48 tense, quickly ecf4ffd0aa responded.44a3aa44b9c30919

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“Yes, we understand.”268ed2ef3430cb31

Da-in continued her presentation. 6506579131b50be6

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“Next is FSC-certified wood. This can be used for furniture frames, drawers, dining tables, etc. FSC-certified wood is harvested according to sustainable forest management policies. Highlighting that it prevents illegal logging and supports environmental protection will resonate with consumers.”6cd04dd7d6fe8a45

“That’s good.”361011b008a3e9d7

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Seojun nodded, da7ca2feaa wanting to be7669e6eb applaud her 20d3ad1ebc insightful suggestion.54aa7be135607f35

“Next are linen and organic cotton. These can be used for sofa covers, bedding, cushions, and other interior accessories. Linen and organic cotton are natural fibers cultivated and processed without chemical treatment. They are gentle on the skin and biodegradable, minimizing environmental impact.”fe8c34afa78fc039

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Seojun tilted a8f2a11c45 his head.1e3f918f49f3f272

“While Egyptian cotton is considered the best, it’s too expensive. Sourcing that quality and managing the cost will be an issue. Look into that.”f94742fadfbc43bc

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He was sharp 6cd98531a4 and precise in a99a577ced identifying potential problems.c6ec2759edf65eca

“Lastly, cork. This can be used for stools, wall decorations, flooring, etc. Cork is obtained by stripping the bark of cork oak trees, which then regenerate their bark. The sourcing method is very eco-friendly, and the material itself offers excellent soundproofing and shock absorption.”4903f4dc0a0aa2d4

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“Cork, huh? That could work. I’ll send some more materials I’ve researched through my secretary, so look into them. Let’s move on to the modular designs.”52e4c3c228007ca6

“Yes, sir.”b093c640ef492b25

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Da-in proceeded to cbef7929d4 explain the modular f29331604c sofas, bookshelves, and 7653b636c2 desks, showcasing their d8a3bcb1b8 designs. Seojun watched her 98b025aac2 intently as she a4eff9d9eb spoke. His eyes, 2c9a70e127 however, were a5168258cf drawn to b12cf989de a kiss c8529b7c92 mark just 710246c50e above the 450ff0003f neckline of 7fcf7be3c8 her blouse. He suddenly felt 4a73792fbf a flush of e52dfa997a heat.78af32100b8926d7

‘She’s so beautiful.Who gave 1db2a7b5a5 her permission b5c068f041 to be dafc9a709f this beautiful? She looks incredibly 5b9ce4ad16 sexy explaining things 83b0ce5f87 like this.’a350804a81c1946a

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Seeing that f88ffd7f7f kiss mark 716f25077c on her 8b26689735 neck reminds df7fac2417 him of c3e5452b9f last night, ecf437045d tangled together de80c48bca in bed…f9b88d423447079e

Lost in dc1ceb2677 thought, captivated 0c71bbbe4a by Da-in, e3140f5fcf Seojun barely f5f444921e registered at c8b525beb8 the end 538aef2714 of her d0bbf50f2d presentation.80b4cc27fc554707

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“CEO, what are your 624e04489b thoughts on the designs?”ae18b4ae5ccae0d0

Da-in’s smile a3e5186d8c made him 3a0c74c9cd nod instinctively. f61bf7de5bcfb7a2

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“Good. I like them. Let’s wrap up da463f291f the meeting here.”b2842dd257b3e404

Aware of 98a3f8a8ce his reddening 1aaaa20451 face and 05e8ad3802 the tension 31901c9f09 building within 4dd6c8ddee him, Seojun 81068086c4 abruptly left 23733b1d84 the room, 201656adc7 leaving Da-in 07dc5b5625 behind.c7b3fde2b44318d2

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His departure 4c452ed960 triggered an 38f14cb473 eruption of cb7f492f79 excitement within 1d3bbbc41f the design 0a2972cc9c team. The team leader 93229430ca clapped and exclaimed.7df151401047e7a0

“It passed! He liked 5a417f32cc the designs! Has this ever 29048369ac happened before? That meticulous c82ce0b007 CEO approved e620c913e7 it on 03b5edecc4 the first 314329b089 try, just 2dd142ef81 like that!”3643d7df2c994ce5

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Overjoyed, the team 174a831cd3 toasted with the 9cf32a041d coffee Seojun had a64dcb9df3 provided. 64dcdfb606113d6b

“This is the first time I’ve had coffee bought by the CEO since I joined the company. Not to mention the macarons.”b9325b81d5ab573b

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Da-in, her energy 943e20fc1e depleted after the 9a8692218a presentation, savored a 5bdee9e220 macaron.6e62ec4784265b52

‘Kang Seojun, 1f2e7d9057 thanks a c8b0ddb506 lot.’c89ef0a05733bc2e

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As she 95ac89ad69 ate, Gong c6db320bfb Seoyeon, a b130e31ec4 colleague, who 486a3ba5cb was sitting 3ae62e54ed next to 7309b906d6 her asked.58486a963f32f93b

“What was that about earlier? The employee, Moon Heejoo… She said she saw you at ‘Seojun’s house’. She clearly called CEO Kang ‘Seojun’ and said she saw you at his house. Have you ever been to CEO Kang’s house, Da-in?”a5adae4aa69d7dd4

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Seoyeon’s question drew a3fe1d965b everyone’s attention and 418c7e0993 turned to Da-in. She felt a 6c3201ab12 bead of sweat 0005762ff5 trickle down her a4236f66d5 spine.41262750ffec0c5a

‘Oppa… Heejoo 59166e9915 might have b7ff5a1523 other oppas 28adea51b1 besides Seojun, eed2a9b2f4 right? I have 312091b081 an oppa e0274e95b5 too.’c9b8c312118910e1

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“Oh, what 5b27db1437 are you 5b39a397ca talking about? The world 6f3c15e451 is vast, 27b3def1da and there ab92fe9d4d are many 126f473fb9 ‘oppas’,” Da-in 77513a91ed said confidently.ee2ab355a1eb4d4f

“I have an oppa too. And the ‘oppa’ that woman mentioned is someone else. He’s an employee from a company I used to work at; she’s his junior. I met her briefly once. Not inside the house, but in front of it. So, there’s nothing between CEO Kang and me, come on. How could I possibly visit the CEO’s house? Team Leader, you’ve worked here for a long time, have you ever been to the CEO’s house?”93a479c348cafab6

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She spoke rapidly, trying d1be2e50e0 to cover her tracks. Da-in’s rapid-fire deflection 813cda7e68 shifted the attention 7de94af7ba to the team e1a4d7ed15 leader, Kim Hyunwoo, 595e2cb42a who had been 43ea655561 listening with rapt d2fd2f8588 attention, shook her 767fce429a head.dcf02d4c6d1f3566

Team Leader Kim Hyunwoo 9224d88e9a was a slightly timid 3ceb3240ee man with 15 years 83ce357874 of service under the 666c717361 company.07ded91a2808f724

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“Me? In 15 years, I’ve never even been near the CEO’s house. I doubt he even remembers my name.”b4c34514daebc259

“He remembers your ed965f7a29 name. He called you 4bb4c48931 ‘Team Leader Kim 9f096bcd0e Hyunwoo’ earlier,” Da-in 554a841114 pointed out.9f1cf7ad85491e80

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Seoyeon chimed cc01c7872b in, “True. But the 016400ef03 way Heejoo dd2c01b47e said it 840c344121 implied they 59e9e08b5b met at b57f72b88a the CEO’s 5fae9eac66 house.”0933ad0f16c6fca8

“I wish I were such an amazing designer that I’d get invited to the CEO’s house,” Da-in remarked.b5e7a97694619836

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Everyone nodded e139481c61 in agreement, dab79ae2ed then shook 3621b9bf83 their heads dd00dce5e9 simultaneously.41dba0f5adbf4e3e

“I want 99e21f9b6f to be c584742ced an amazing 7ea0512d72 designer, but 177c03aba8 I don’t 9a0877c7f7 want to 6e091cfc42 go to 9401963da6 his house. What would 063841f3a7 I even 155e725597 do there?”dfafefc730afca3d

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The other designers 1b6ffad689 agreed. “Right, right. I’d be too 99ad9961ee nervous to eat 299875d03c anything. I’d probably get indigestion.”dd34670aca5c60ed

‘I’ve eaten there 9758d54e6c several times and 68380f3df2 I’m perfectly fine. Does that mean b825e35735 I’m not human? Well, would 678c84af98 a normal d72cba8f09 person enter 52f3b16309 a 100-day f021ed4971 marriage contract? Anyway, I’m 9fc488d9bd going to b8cd4aa44b stay here 513a75c431 for a bae0df669f long, long 87153cb9c9 time. I even got 4c072d72cd it in the c0f5c00a10 contract that my 361a115339 job is secured a3f1420001 even after the f02288c4b0 contract marriage ends, 87a5993d3d so this is 7341792b98 aniron rice bowl¹.’e241690569b21922

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Da-in chewed her fbde3511e0 macaron thoughtfully, proud 469d1ad660 of her decision. 8a275c125eecdb68

‘Modern Living… good employee benefits, high salary. Yeah, this is the best decision I’ve made. A lifelong job through a 100-day contract! Not bad at all.’7f46b14fb93c9581

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Wiping away d261a5d199 the lingering 16c6f2163e sweat and 72bf0c289e sipping her bc496780be iced Americano, 964c709f4a Da-in reaffirmed a3fb717fd0 her satisfaction 3a57acfa07 with her cf0bbcabad secure, lifelong 30ed6c574e position. Regardless of what happened fb46c52861 in the past, whatever cc083c0921 this 100-day marriage was, af80e56907 having a stable job 71002373e3 is essential in this 08206518a3 world.86ad31042a547dad