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“Don’t cross the line, Mother.”
“...What?”
“I, as the CEO, will handle the operations of Studio FIRST.”
“This has nothing to do with operations.”
“No. It does. Except for the fact that Eun-chae is my ex-wife, there is absolutely no reason to fire her.”
“Reasons can always be created.”
Seok-kyung felt a chill at her decisive answer.
Mrs. Cha achieved her objectives by any means necessary. Once you were within her radar, elimination was only a matter of time.
Please, not that.
Seok-kyung had made a promise to Eun-chae. He didn’t want it broken by anyone.
“Don’t touch her.”
“You keep...”
“She’s a woman of no significance. I’ll soon be marrying Ha Joo-eun, and Eun-chae seems to have someone else, so please rest assured.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes.”
Though it wasn’t certain.
Every time they were intimate, she reminded him of Joo-eun and asked questions that were difficult to answer. Even if there wasn’t another man in Eun-chae’s heart, the chances of him taking that place seemed slim.
“So, there’s no need to waste time on unnecessary matters.”
“Hmm.”
Mrs. Cha hesitated for a moment, pausing before answering.
Seok-kyung silently waited for her response. He knew that pushing her at times like this would only backfire.
“Alright. But if anything happens, I’ll step in and handle it myself. Understand?”
“That won’t...”
“Did you understand?”
“Yes, I understand.”
Only after hearing a firm confirmation did Mrs. Cha hang up. Seok-kyung let out a long sigh as he put down the receiver.
He felt a sense of relief, thinking he had at least shielded Eun-chae from his mother’s sight for the time being.
Just get married as planned. Until then...
Seok-kyung was taken aback by the thought that suddenly crossed his mind. He didn’t even know what he was supposed to do when that time came.
End his relationship with Eun-chae after the wedding?
Or, after the wedding, be free from all suspicion and comfortably be with her...?
That wasn’t right.
Ultimately, this relationship would end with his wedding. The thought made his mouth bitter, wondering if Eun-chae had said those words with that in mind.
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“For the prosperity and success of our Studio FIRST!”
“Cheers!”
The employees’ glasses clinked in the air to the toast led by someone.
The planning department employees also sat together, enjoying the drinks and meat to their hearts’ content.
“Our CEO is really generous, isn’t he? It’s a company-wide dinner, not just for a few employees, and he rented out this famous Korean beef restaurant. He’s really cool.”
Hyun-jung exclaimed, popping a piece of grilled Korean beef into her mouth.
“Why are you so surprised by this? He’s the first in line to inherit the Baekdo Group. With a grandfather who’s the chairman and a father who’s the CEO, this is nothing.”
Deputy Yang chuckled.
“Still, Deputy Yang, no matter how rich and well-off they are, there are so many people who don’t share with others.”
“Yeah, that’s true.”
“In that sense, our CEO Baek Seok-kyung is a great boss. When he takes over the Baekdo Group, he’ll make a great contribution to society.”
“Are you praising him so much for just this, Hyun-jung?”
“His face alone is already a social contribution.”
“That’s true.”
Hyun-jung and Deputy Yang exchanged lighthearted jokes, looking at Seok-kyung, who was sitting far away.
Just then, Seok-kyung approached the planning department employees.
“The planning department has been working hard lately.”
“Oh, no, sir. The company has been energized since you came.”
“Thank you for thinking so positively about me giving you a lot of work.”
Seok-kyung poured drinks into Team Leader Park’s and Manager Kang’s glasses.
Eun-chae, sitting on the opposite side from them, glanced at Seok-kyung and emptied her glass.
She thought Seok-kyung was handsome enough that if she had no past with him, she would have joined in Hyun-jung’s and Deputy Yang’s jokes.
That kind of man was once my man.
Even though it was just for a while, the thought of him being ‘my’ man made her smile foolishly.
“Ah, CEO Baek, you’re here!”
Everyone looked up at the drunken voice, seeing the red face of Section Chief Choi from the sales department.
“Congratulations on your marriage, CEO!”
“Oh, thank you.”
“Marrying twice, which is hard for others to do even once, that’s a bit unfair, haha!”
Section Chief Choi laughed heartily, enjoying his own joke.
He was known for being clueless, and his cluelessness worsened when he drank, making him someone everyone avoided.
“Haha, Choi is really drunk. Maybe you should stop drinking?”
Team Leader Park said, awkwardly laughing and trying to stop Choi.
“No, isn’t it true? First, a pianist, now a ballerina. Shouldn’t our CEO Baek get a cultural medal from the country?”
He burst out laughing again, alone.
“Ah, right! Section Chief Choi, I have something important to discuss with you. Can we talk?”
“Now?”
“Yes. It’s urgent...”
Hyun-woo quickly got up and pulled Choi away from the planning department.
The planning department members looked at Hyun-woo with gratitude and apology. Of course, with some pity as well.
Eun-chae, feeling bitter, poured more drinks into her empty glass.
Why was the soju so sweet today?
Since the alcohol was sweet, she didn’t need snacks, and the alcohol went down smoothly.
“Sorry, CEO.”
“No, please enjoy yourselves.”
Seok-kyung smiled and got up, heading to the other department members sitting at the next table.
“Seriously, why does Choi come to our department and say things like that when the CEO is with us? It’s like we’re sworn enemies.”
Deputy Yang grumbled.
“Eun-chae, are you okay? Why are you drinking so much all of a sudden?”
Hyun-jung asked, startled, looking at the empty bottles in front of Eun-chae.
“The alcohol is sweet.”
Eun-chae reached for the bottle to fill her empty glass again. But someone snatched the bottle away.
“Please stop drinking. You seem to have had a lot already.”
It was Hyun-woo.
He had shaken off Choi and returned, looking down at Eun-chae’s drunken state with concern.
“Yeah, stop drinking. Are you planning to drink recklessly just because you don’t have work tomorrow and suffer from a hangover at home all weekend?”
Whatever. I don’t have anything to do anyway.
Eun-chae was about to answer bitterly but closed her mouth and took her hand off the glass.
They were right. The floor was spinning; she was really drunk.
“It seems like the dinner is ending. Shall we go now?”
Hyun-woo grabbed Eun-chae’s arm and helped her up.
Fortunately, the company dinner was winding down, and people from other departments were starting to come out one by one.
Hyun-woo and Hyun-jung supported Eun-chae, who was staggering, and sat her down on the entrance steps.
“Can you get home?”
Eun-chae nodded at Hyun-woo’s question. Although the floor was spinning and she felt nauseous, she was okay.
“I’m heading in that direction, so I’ll take you home. Wait here.”
“Manager, do you know Eun-chae’s house?”
“I took her home once before, so I know.”
“Take her home? Why? What did you two do?”
“We just happened to run into each other since we live in the same neighborhood.”
Hyun-woo waved his hand, flustered at Deputy Yang’s persistent questioning.
Just then, someone put their hands under Eun-chae’s armpits and lifted her up.
“D-Director?”
Hyun-woo and Hyun-jung looked at him with surprised faces, as wide-eyed as Deputy Yang.
“Hmm?”
With half-closed eyes, Eun-chae looked up at the person who lifted her.
It’s Seok-kyung.
Without any doubt, Eun-chae leaned her head against his chest.
“I’ll take her home.”
“Ah, I know her house...”
“I know too. And I have a driver.”
Seok-kyung coldly cut off Hyun-woo and helped Eun-chae towards his car parked in the parking lot.
The driver hurriedly approached, took Eun-chae from Seok-kyung, and carefully placed her in the back seat.
“Then.”
“Ah, yes. Please get home safely, Director.”
“Thank you for the meal today.”
Seok-kyung got into the car, seeing off the employees.
Still not fully aware of what was happening, Eun-chae leaned her face against Seok-kyung’s shoulder and closed her eyes.
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When she opened her eyes, she was in her bed at home.
Seok-kyung, with a flushed face, was wiping sweat from his forehead.
She remembered getting into his car, but she must have fallen asleep.
By the way, even wiping sweat, he looks perfectly sexy.
Unconsciously, Eun-chae smiled, lifting the corners of her lips.
“Are you smiling? After drinking so much that you can’t even think straight?”
“I’m not drunk at all.”
“You’re funny saying you’re not drunk.”
Seok-kyung’s grumbling was cute, and she wanted to hug him. Or maybe she wanted to be hugged.
Eun-chae held out her hand to Seok-kyung, who was standing blankly.
“Why? Do you want me to help you up?”
“No.”
“Then what?”
“...Hug me.”
A cold gaze lingered for a moment.
Wasn’t he going to hug her? She wanted to be hugged, even if it was just an excuse because she drank.
Just as her smile was fading with a hint of disappointment.
“Don’t regret it.”
He bent his knees and came onto the bed.
He licked her lips, slightly parted the opening, and his tongue entwined with hers.
The kiss was so good it made her weak, but today it was especially sweet and delicious.
Kisses are so good. If we do more...
Eun-chae hugged Seok-kyung’s neck. A tingling sensation spread through her body, and she couldn’t hold back any longer.
“Oops!”
She pushed Seok-kyung onto the bed and climbed on top of him.
“Lee Eun-chae.”
“I can’t take it anymore.”
Eun-chae tore off her blouse buttons and threw it away. As her underwear was revealed, Seok-kyung’s eyes, clouded with intoxication, sparkled.
“Eun-chae... ugh.”
“Stay still.”
She stopped him from reaching out to touch her breast and leaned down.
As she lightly touched his firm, angular chest with her tongue, he flinched and twisted his body.
“You’re sensitive too.”
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