PTC Chapter 33: That’s Not My Brother

Da-in was 630a4402a4 flustered when f90f8829a9 Heejoo acknowledged a099136b3c her, but b2c5a15862 quickly composed de3d813d7a herself and 95f6f37441 returned the 83e0b78838 greeting. 123d036de6578c63

“Hello.”f3a36fee5a79c0b4

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“I saw her at Seojun’s house? The CEO’s house? What’s Park Da-in doing here? Why?”27423565b94dd6c0

As everyone exchanged confused 9b16b60c64 glances, Seojun intervened. 5cca128b906eff86

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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.”eab50ce9e536c8ad

Heejoo’s face flushed with embarrassment at his sharp rebuke. She managed a single response.d523fc76603423b1

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“Okay.” 974b66216406a579

As Heejoo left, the de7aae7f2b employees began whispering. 6c16232b7b327b23

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“Seojun? What’s their relationship?” bac1570e192c6edf

“Isn’t it obvious? She called him Seojun.”0631dd57a254febe

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Sensing the d1c124ca36 brewing gossip, 5f8eb2dd14 Seojun quickly 066afdbcef shifted the 2b4228f053 focus.57cb3df3b65a66c6

“Who’s presenting today?”0d60ae229c04212e

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“Manager Park Da-in.”a30b88c76c9f8bd7

“Then let’s begin.” His voice was stiff and businesslike.1e095c692e2718f0

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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. 9fc09cc5896ccf29

“Yes, I’ll begin the presentation. Everheim is a furniture brand pursuing a modern and sustainable lifestyle, centered around the following concepts…”663a22f7a45d2a16

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Seojun cut her c894f7da39 off. f67111611125ad87

“Enough. I know Everheim’s concept best. Let’s go straight to the designs.” 3af233d087e9e670

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He was 0e4f69a572 laser-focused on 1529087d3f the information bc2a7b99c1 he wanted e21660cf83 to hear. fe083a393f370b95

“I see two key points: materials and design. So just clearly explain what you’ve prepared regarding those two.”388d610e3da3075a

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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.5247567978c58384

Da-in skipped a ee719b74c1 few slides to 93dbf781ae the section on c3c405e52a materials. b17d0c2c3188ebfc

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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.”c2164bb1e588857d

Seojun, his hands clasped, began to concentrate on Da-in’s presentation.c366dd25e447dd1d

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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.”83c3931070a23cb8

Seojun’s gaze fixed on Da-in. Her passionate delivery captivated him. Her flushed cheeks and clear pronunciation held his attention.64ce1349346da450

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Da-in continued.6cfa44fba6e5be87

“It’s durable, can be processed in various colors, and helps reduce plastic waste.”807de907524ee872

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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.”2cd669663dddfd8a

The team leader, b805fe3675 visibly tense, quickly 5021cf3523 responded.1e4c04b623e29753

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“Yes, we understand.”b09aefb71f77eb30

Da-in continued her 1b9a246da7 presentation. 1bfb95661e9fd3f4

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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.”0b4555c020b5562d

“That’s good.”de7cb8bdb95fb5ea

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Seojun nodded, wanting cc3e208de6 to applaud her 0d46561faa insightful suggestion.418ddb43a8364b33

“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.”cf42cf91c4b3ed47

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Seojun tilted his head.36bd94189bdcdc27

“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.”723a82dcffd536a3

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He was sharp dd2fe5d212 and precise in 866dd3098e identifying potential problems.974a46d6eab4e914

“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.”c49c3dca5791b424

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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.”4a1b865d02b54a51

“Yes, sir.”b94eacd8045509cb

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Da-in proceeded 64d3324483 to explain d385cdba5d the modular ee010b17bb sofas, bookshelves, f0babf7ddb and desks, ffebcd532c showcasing their 63bc4cd261 designs. Seojun watched 4218c4d3bd her intently d1abc38247 as she fee009e2c9 spoke. His eyes, 75a4854395 however, were 409a79f403 drawn to fbc9691943 a kiss a5650684bd mark just edc0899bea above the a6f0b2b9ee neckline of d091116048 her blouse. He suddenly felt b55d99af38 a flush of 166329c4d4 heat.d5eee09a920c9fb7

‘She’s so beautiful.Who gave her d4a216f797 permission to be 783af95b78 this beautiful? She looks incredibly 0485b3ca31 sexy explaining things 91b0bf9f9f like this.’54a252da9476da6e

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Seeing that kiss mark 579f5b45d4 on her neck reminds 49ec719ab1 him of last night, 34d88651aa tangled together in bed…ab2861a2ab851079

Lost in thought, captivated 613a75255f by Da-in, Seojun barely 2e1fee26dc registered at the end dd15248fd0 of her presentation.ed65033201c693a0

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“CEO, what are 3a9f264702 your thoughts on f86aeefac8 the designs?”21dd8aed6c1febba

Da-in’s smile made 1192ac9afb him nod instinctively. 24298e41f5ac5d6b

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“Good. I like them. Let’s wrap up 87bed8cffd the meeting here.”f0ec51528d84fdf4

Aware of 94a04440d6 his reddening 2efc0d840e face and d51eed4293 the tension f67018f6b0 building within 8925b63201 him, Seojun 36c30b9808 abruptly left ffc78dee04 the room, 3cec7e9d79 leaving Da-in 86b32f86c0 behind.d57cf8944cd89777

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His departure triggered 481fb322bd an eruption of 854534c9ce excitement within the b3a8729069 design team. The team leader db80485711 clapped and exclaimed.cbbb29e02fcca04d

“It passed! He liked a7b64752fa the designs! Has this e1501d01f1 ever happened 2510fb8ac8 before? That meticulous 03ef3843c1 CEO approved 92c3a9ddc7 it on c83e301e0a the first 80d85e6a88 try, just f649c36b11 like that!”b61c4cfc87230099

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Overjoyed, the team toasted fec102bf9d with the coffee Seojun 7dae8f9041 had provided. 9dfce07578725205

“This is the first time I’ve had coffee bought by the CEO since I joined the company. Not to mention the macarons.”d81b75cf667a67b1

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Da-in, her 86c55ce9dd energy depleted fdbd50f6ba after the d84bda7e0f presentation, savored 44a81719fb a macaron.310ded48bf690ed2

‘Kang Seojun, thanks a 235159ca66 lot.’58d800750fc26088

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As she ate, Gong 2d4a9fd4ed Seoyeon, a colleague, who 13c1bd4c57 was sitting next to 94925b4a93 her asked.a6dfa9c768beafd4

“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?”5ea0f61b30290d5e

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Seoyeon’s question 97863655c6 drew everyone’s bd69ee0042 attention and 925051d264 turned to 9b0dbf515c Da-in. She felt 4ccb1a6c19 a bead 4e772378d2 of sweat cc76493e22 trickle down e771696aa2 her spine.7996f174a054f998

‘Oppa… Heejoo might have 754a474c61 other oppas besides Seojun, 5470eac475 right? I have an oppa d70deb7c46 too.’5c5d62ed8a2a4976

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“Oh, what 99d4b0a2af are you f949c8a916 talking about? The world 32f98f1da6 is vast, 31d57ae6e3 and there 2c9bec917a are many 7578cb6364 ‘oppas’,” Da-in 02edd07cdb said confidently.8fe7ed40bef5a373

“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?”58f3414a61780090

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She spoke rapidly, trying 7a2e5f1b23 to cover her tracks. Da-in’s rapid-fire 2bcb04db1f deflection shifted a1ea1a6594 the attention 96fd08fbaa to the d42c919e96 team leader, d6419dcdcd Kim Hyunwoo, dbfc491c42 who had ab58c8ec5e been listening 8f43cf802c with rapt 817d37908f attention, shook 94a3fe8f47 her head.7113b5d01e777eed

Team Leader Kim Hyunwoo 498a753589 was a slightly timid ccad148619 man with 15 years 490b7108f8 of service under the 2d4c433c71 company.a3a696d02e82b487

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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.”b0ea3a0ee63669df

“He remembers your 998e86e5d5 name. He called 2b7dc25ad3 you ‘Team 05891b0047 Leader Kim 46ccc30317 Hyunwoo’ earlier,” 297831a247 Da-in pointed 1f51b5d91e out.4536769d96600338

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Seoyeon chimed in, “True. But the way Heejoo f774b6de5a said it implied they e677376706 met at the CEO’s 8839d5c698 house.”1664c2dac910c272

“I wish I were such an amazing designer that I’d get invited to the CEO’s house,” Da-in remarked.5aee9e0e4bbc5a53

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Everyone nodded in agreement, 240cb7a5dc then shook their heads 6dcb9728dc simultaneously.a79ac3d345c66e24

“I want b739489da7 to be c491b49dfd an amazing 1af8c42eb5 designer, but d7c860d3df I don’t fd19dcd8a8 want to e1e51667f4 go to 4dee924002 his house. What would I 25b954f29b even do there?”70d95c12579c6150

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The other 07ebdf9e13 designers agreed. “Right, right. I’d be a2e49d9c4c too nervous 3c2e7132a0 to eat 7890c3e6a1 anything. I’d probably get indigestion.”c87003b95130e372

‘I’ve eaten there several 83ae9befd8 times and I’m perfectly 98899308e2 fine. Does that mean ddd33baaf2 I’m not human? Well, would a normal 0f52c324d2 person enter a 100-day 8bf35fb177 marriage contract? Anyway, I’m bdc42585c4 going to 0629eb6ed1 stay here 6bf3e96e5b for a 3fd9d499ec long, long 257c4aa4c6 time. I even got it 651de3d296 in the contract that 9d0057c06f my job is secured 579e8bfb94 even after the contract eb897ab06b marriage ends, so this 151feaea72 is aniron rice bowl¹.’eb18ae828fdeed38

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Da-in chewed her macaron d4eec65ba0 thoughtfully, proud of her 8198aca022 decision. f62aef7120d3d379

‘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.’bc7c0293408a28a5

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Wiping away the lingering aa2fb7af23 sweat and sipping her 0943e4eaf6 iced Americano, Da-in reaffirmed dfbada36b4 her satisfaction with her 587632a939 secure, lifelong position. Regardless of what happened e2eaf6b53b in the past, whatever 8eba0e09b6 this 100-day marriage was, d8324ded08 having a stable job 53ba71deaf is essential in this bb901bb48f world.a0ed7082ae7cf8b9