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“What brings you all the way down here?”5d96dc121c01364e

Woohyeok walked 1773a1e97b over to d56a1856bd Chanseong, who 2a48f79d1a was looking 1cd8073b46 around as cfa942acf9 he climbed aab371fead the stairs, 552073a511 one hand 1187ed969d casually tucked 5f1432de81 into his ca64059641 pocket.97cd0bfec63c5076

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“You were in Singapore, right?”c02577f31f844e3f

“I just got back, but you seem to have heard about it quickly.”fc9d3a4286371767

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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?” 99ee1f542dcf86b1

Woohyeok smiled faintly and 47a11dc956 turned to walk to bcea5ea7f5 a table in the 31240546c8 well-lit garden. Chanseong followed, his f55c39b684 gaze lingering on 4f2616b039 the main building f8eeb7511e as they walked. He sat f48e552f93 down across 932ad87c44 from Woohyeok, 0a5dbfece1 who had a8f33e8bea already taken fdb76be44a a seat, 02f3fdaa17 and crossed 9d3c156a3f his long 9bec3e8225 legs.a205475e30601fb0

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“So when are you going to introduce me to the woman you went with?”3784d91209d7af50

“You’re very interested in me.”6664ab1865f7c21d

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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.”a22a8aa8da5e9a74

“Why are you getting so worked up about a simple trip? Vice chairman, it seems like you’ve become an old person.”b08f35ffc852fb8d

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Butler Choi fcdb66080f appeared silently 5398fd83cc and placed 0bd3649ef5 a cup d99bb34681 of coffee a1696d2014 in front 87b114c6fd of each 94437b56ad of them 4a837e4d3a before disappearing e7da6a766f just as 1639ac34f4 quickly.803dc9866579d750

“Drink up.”ac5ea3414dfbd05b

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“As you said, I’m getting old. Coffee this late keeps me awake at night.”6e7e26246c4b007e

Woohyeok raised 0365739af3 an eyebrow 4cd5fd176e and nodded ca853765d5 casually, then f1b95940ae took a b83901a4ad sip of cc53031be9 coffee. After days 26a87a59a5 of drinking 0458e0bc82 cheap coffee, f8016cc5df the rich d4c137da5a aroma was 7a8de77db5 a welcome f3dbfa0be4 change.0f8ae21d4e807ea5

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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.”6aa18099cc757b08

“We could have discussed this on the phone. Why come all the way here?”36c3b8d3af9f0591

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“I also wanted to make sure you returned safely from your trip.”1fe6e1fa9c17c35a

Woohyeok brushed 72118a519c his hair 5bce13e850 back from e006d4f254 his forehead 78373b3a81 and took 9ec90984c4 another sip 300ffb28f6 of coffee, 6f7f47d1fc savoring the 43c918530a taste.ed8aae26569f113b

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Ignoring Chanseong’s lingering gaze, he set the empty cup down and stood up.fd023f0c56566849

“Don’t worry about the memorial service. I’ll be there as promised.”98293412299cc270

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As the 6313f40619 chair was de1fdbebcb pushed back e1d440a7c5 into place, 3626414b94 sending an 6e52b6096d unmistakable message, 3f2db17c42 Chanseong had b022a3f91a no choice 18e718889f but to eb70fc1f9c rise from 801878abcd his seat.1eda868f5ed2f90f

“Oh, and I’ll need another seat next to mine.”025322f7f3b39735

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“Another seat?”c2a918d682a965ef

“Yes. For the… person I mentioned earlier. I think it would be nice for her to join us.”6d50b8abf7c06012

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“You said it wasn’t serious. Do you really want her to sit next to you?”9a85238662d45355

“What’s the problem? It’s not like my image will be tarnished by a woman sitting next to me.”fae3dd15bd2b44f8

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Chanseong’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stroked his chin thoughtfully.874796b2038c8235

“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.” 9efeb8b299d2b5b5

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“What’s the difference between them and the rubbish reporters who always follow me around anyway?” 6d734e52edd22a95

“The circumstances are different. Bringing a woman to a memorial service… people will see it differently.”fd0b1e65f3f5ca00

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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.343cdb1225c9d603

He finally stopped 958aa6beb4 laughing and wiped 46f7492e3f the tears from 0675085c82 his eyes.c39ec9028e1f4859

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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.” d0c2ae94081c5b38

Woohyeok’s lips curled into a smirk as he saw the look of surprise on Chanseong’s face. fb7ad668bbf8cd0e

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His smile 79f547da7b faded and d7a005466e he turned e4e9f1c2ce away.c47fc3c6f208d846

“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.”51bd8ef780e0c86c

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Chanseong watched him walk 14c909e1b0 towards the main building, def73783c8 his hand clenching into 815b4a3c14 a fist. He pressed it 56a6868289 against the table.01e9c4f6e52cc6c7

“Fine. The more reckless you are, the better.”51237d8f023988c0

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Chanseong’s lips curved into a sinister smile as he walked away.46d221bc5134a30b

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After painstaking inquiries, she managed to find a doctor whose discretion she didn’t have to worry about.33855c46d59957da

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.1cfccfa3295d1e40

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“What happened?”771459f32380abb8

“They just… hit me. I don’t remember much.”ba3c37263693949e

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Hyeong-cheol lay on the 2cbc1f2ee9 bed for stability. He struggled a69ad6a28c to keep c092216b74 the pain 8ff6305c77 from his bbeaf30190 face as 27b9e72026 he finally b434ed56ae opened his 69c075625e mouth with 09a3fce697 difficulty, directing 6ec69e4f36 his words a30da49ea6 at Soobin, e5a0759191 who was a5b2ccb334 sitting by b1e694f9a6 his bedside.ff18a970a85afa24

“To treat someone like this for a small mistake…” a09c4b10a59e0360

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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?” 22a37c02fd9c7cec

“Don’t say that. How can you say it doesn’t matter? I hate the thought of anything happening to you.”f51eb61e4d644a8f

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Soobin’s eyes quickly reddened.98c6caa9fda9977c

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure nothing like this ever happens to you again.”faa7158f3efeca7e

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“I’m not worried about myself. I’m worried about you.”b940201508844be1

Forcing a 6077e05b44 smile, Soobin 08daab1049 straightened.56c81e52718dd3c8

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“Get some rest.”c3dbd6c151465334

Hyeong-cheol reached out 50e97a44ba and grabbed her 96d6fe4052 wrist.0477eeb3c933cd0c

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“Is this… something illegal?”75bc5855a9cb5fcd

Soobin bit her lip, her gaze fixed on her father’s worried eyes.be953bc2baddffbb

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“No, it’s not. I swear. So just… rest and focus on getting better. Okay?”b1b294d15fa5bdeb

She quickly ae860e4f1d left the f1875467d3 room, closing bbdf405f26 the door 1626b6531f behind her, 87c8334c6d then hurried 712d6168b1 into her 5b16dbb3b2 own room.a8b7a9ab932860c4

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She curled up 4262da7b5f on her bed, ed0a25a674 her body trembling. She bit b82e432388 the pillow, ae47a10fa1 trying to d2a0a4b6bf hold back cc1d8b8077 her sobs.5d762aea11fb2e64

After a while, her 304741f2cd body relaxed. She lay on 8c6b52be40 her back, one 218938ea68 arm covering her b57ad98541 face, her cheeks 9c42e95cd2 flushed.092c9fdfca82d68c

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Why… Why do I think of Jeong Woohyeok?a760ab5319ddeaff

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.8c7d98703955392d

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And yet the 84f894a000 memory of his 97dc2e4e34 touch, his breath ca25ec0f9e on her skin, d9f05784ec the intoxicating warmth 852418ff10 of his body, 853022a458 lingered in her 58db84a4fa mind.00efac3c57f13947

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Soobin sighed and looked aa259d69b6 at her reflection in a0c1c1bd69 the mirror. She leaned closer, trying a595b9ddea to force her swollen 3839d8eec2 eyelids open.68bee99ae78407fd

“I can’t meet him like this.”503ebeec7fef2124

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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.0d5f63849fa84bde

She had cried for hours the day before, and her face was too swollen to be seen in public. Today wasn’t much better.812db23208aeb86b

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She couldn’t put off contacting him any longer; it would damage their relationship.d1b77ca422ab5802

Woohyeok was fickle. He might have meant what he said in Singapore, but she hadn’t expected it to last.0b8781ea258a5b98

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-I was wondering when you’d call. If you wanted to keep me waiting, I’m impressed.100936de54cb61f1

His voice 96484d02ee sounded strangely 94f87f5bcc unfamiliar after c70e11c8a1 only three 77acf0bfc1 days.82a1f3fac306d1e8

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“I’m glad you missed me. I thought you might be sulking.”a78bf70a2cfce042

Soobin forced 004c1ac58b a cheerful 70768cf287 tone and e42c41a7f8 rested her 71aedb9ceb chin on 79a468cd51 her hand, f4990ed2f8 her elbow 56c954168d on the d08181ff27 vanity.0973007e8b3ae506

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“What have you been up to?”ba51c2ab13bfbc0f

-Running.a16f9e5a57ef743b

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“At this hour? Isn’t it a bit late? It’s almost lunchtime.”86bf39c42b243996

-I have plenty of time. And it’s less crowded.b00d3020019d8199

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“Oh, right. Of course. In the fitness center. Where are you? Let’s have lunch together.”4aa94f527a1214d0

Soobin nodded, knowing the bc22e3a1f6 location of the fitness 71f6ab687f center Woohyeok had mentioned, 35b31b42b8 as it was a 601efb0772 very famous place. 69d366133ca06064

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“See you in two hours.”f7967c983c6f9837

-You’re not even ready?046403b71ec4f7b4

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“Are you spying on me?”529252bd574e99d3

-I wouldn’t dream of it.84a0209ac35ab769

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Soobin smiled 67471ce766 when she a116e7c4f6 heard him a8460024cd chuckle. The smile widened as b1cef48107 she looked at herself 14f29b11c4 in the mirror. Her eyes, softened ceec681769 by the smile, 852358c837 looked less puffy. 88d85ec71be052c7

“I slept all day yesterday, so my face is a bit puffy. Don’t be surprised.”5c71e3657444e975

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-I welcome surprises.039e4ca142cb5605

“Surprises are fine, but no teasing. Or I’ll turn around and go home.”ca9e1a95aa27deb2

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-What would 27412b2e5c you like 11b2b931c5 to eat?7c333ff5d43a250b

She was starving, f9d8726ae5 having barely eaten 28ab48b072 since her return, 8fefd9bc08 and many food 58803cfdeb ideas came to d898a36753 her mind.81071e380641e029

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“Let’s have Korean food. I’ve had enough heavy food in Singapore. Kimchi jjigae sounds good.”efbf047d02e2130d

-Meet me 4d11500ee3 outside at e94c66d0bf 1:00.812557f7a97bd293

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“Okay, see you then. And don’t be late or I’ll leave.”750055c6528dbcb4

After hanging up, Soobin 1e08df4aed looked at her reflection 46ab855676 in the mirror and 4554754624 chuckled. 052e71be86a82100

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When she first 74716d6578 sat down in be92bb33bb front of the 02139d1c94 mirror, she had fc3194eaaa been gloomy because 7903ae5a15 of her condition, caaa12c20a but now she d378ead0ff was grinning, looking c8a147bcdb like a woman 38adaec8e4 in love. 69ee6e55a92a21ae