CEB - 36

36. Seeing, Touching, Confirming

‘Oh my, what do I do?’

Dan-jung’s body slowly began to heat up from Min-hyuk’s intense kiss. Moreover, being completely naked amplified the thrilling sensation. She had told him to just look, not touch... but now, she was eagerly awaiting his touch. However, his hands, which were on the bed, didn’t move at all.

‘It’s unfair.’

While kissing him, Dan-jung felt it was unfair that only she was naked. Why was she always the one showing herself and being kissed? She wanted to see Min-hyuk, touch him, and kiss his body too. Just as Min-hyuk’s and Dan-jung’s tongues were entwined, exploring each other, Dan-jung, feeling resentful, began to unbutton Min-hyuk’s pajamas one by one. Min-hyuk, who was kissing her, paused momentarily at Dan-jung’s touch. Then, he stopped kissing and looked at Dan-jung to make sure he wasn’t imagining things due to fatigue. Dan-jung also slowly opened her eyes and looked at him as he moved away from her lips.

“...”

“...”

They stared at each other in silence. Min-hyuk’s heart began to pound at Dan-jung’s seductive gaze, as if she were trying to tempt him. By now, all the buttons on his pajamas were undone, and Min-hyuk took them off himself. Dan-jung’s eyes were drawn to his firm upper body, filled with lean muscles. Contradicting her own words, Dan-jung wanted to touch his smooth, firm chest. Was this how he felt? Did he want to touch her this much? Dan-jung reached out and placed her hand on his solid chest. She took Min-hyuk’s silence as permission.

“Hmm, hmm.”

Min-hyuk’s rough breathing filled the quiet bedroom.

‘What is this woman...’

Min-hyuk couldn’t understand women at all. She told him not to touch, but now she was touching him. What was her intention? Min-hyuk was quite annoyed by this unfair situation, but he didn’t want to reject her touch. Just the touch of her hands made him feel so strange... what would it feel like if he touched her? Min-hyuk couldn’t hold back any longer. She was the one who had awakened the instincts he had barely suppressed. Min-hyuk didn’t ask for her permission, just as she hadn’t asked for his. So he silenced her by covering her lips with his. He had made it impossible for her to say anything in the first place. Min-hyuk was instinctive but also quite rational. He knew that an aroused Dan-jung was very provocative. So he meticulously licked and sucked on her lips to arouse her. His plan was somewhat successful. Dan-jung quickly became defenseless. It was impossible to maintain a battle stance in this situation. Min-hyuk didn’t miss this opportunity. While she was momentarily surrendering to her instincts, he unhooked the clasp of her bra. The bra fell away, and Dan-jung was finally as naked as he was.

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Min-hyuk was very excited just by looking. And Min-hyuk’s intense gaze made Dan-jung even more sensual.

“Huh, huh.”

Dan-jung’s lustful breaths made him want more than just looking.

“May I touch you?”

He asked, looking at Dan-jung’s dazzlingly white skin.

“…You said you’d just look.”

“Since you touched me, isn’t it fair for me to touch you too, Choi Dan-jung?”

“I’m me, and you, Mr. Min-hyuk, are you.”

Dan-jung didn’t want to call Min-hyuk “Mr. Min-hyuk.” Now that her defenses were down, he was her lover and future husband, not just her boss. Min-hyuk? Min-hyuk’s eyes widened slightly at her change in address. But he liked it better than being called “Mr. Min-hyuk.” However, Min-hyuk was very displeased with Dan-jung’s double standard of allowing herself to touch him but not allowing him to touch her.

“Are you always this illogical, Choi Dan-jung?”

Min-hyuk was frustrated that he couldn’t touch what was right in front of him. Dan-jung’s eyebrows narrowed at his irritated tone. Or rather, she was very displeased that he still used her full name when addressing her, rather than his irritated voice. Even though they were so close now, his way of addressing her was still stiff and formal. Then, Dan-jung remembered that Min-hyuk called his ex-girlfriend “Hye-mi.” Why was that woman “Hye-mi,” and she was “Choi Dan-jung?” Dan-jung felt indignant.

“Then call me Dan-jung.”

“?”

“Then I’ll let you touch me.”

“You’re a bit childish, Choi Dan-jung.”

“Fine, then don’t.”

Dan-jung crossed her arms over her chest and pouted. Seeing Dan-jung’s expression, Min-hyuk’s lips curled into a smile. He found Dan-jung very lovely and cute.

“Oh!”

Dan-jung’s heart fluttered at his genuine smile, which she was seeing for the first time. Of course, it wasn’t the first time he had smiled at her, but she knew those were artificial, public smiles. This was the first time she had seen a happy smile filled with genuine emotion.

“Dan-jung.”

Min-hyuk called her name as she had asked. Of course, it was to touch her chest, but he also wanted to call her name affectionately.

“Min-hyuk, do you know you’re happy right now?”

“…Am I?”

Min-hyuk was glad that Dan-jung was telling him that what he was feeling was happiness. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have known that the reason his heart was pounding so hard was happiness. Of course, Min-hyuk was making the mistake of equating instinctive sensations with happiness, but it was true that endorphins were surging at the sight of Dan-jung’s naked body.

“And I’m happy too.”

Dan-jung reached out, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed his lips. It was to reciprocate the genuine smile he had shown her. Then, Min-hyuk moistened her lips with his, and gently cupped her breast in his hand. Dan-jung’s breast, which fit perfectly in his hand, was soft and pliable, like her lips.

“Ha~ah.”

As Min-hyuk gently massaged Dan-jung’s breast, another sensual moan escaped her lips. Hearing Dan-jung’s moans, Min-hyuk became even more aroused.

And he thought this was the time to prove that there was nothing wrong with his sexual function.

“Let’s check now.”

Min-hyuk moved away from her lips and grabbed Dan-jung’s hand.

“Check what, what?”

Dan-jung’s voice trembled. What exactly did he mean by checking? Could it be... Dan-jung looked at her hand, which Min-hyuk was holding.

“That I’m a physically healthy man!”

With that, Min-hyuk gently guided Dan-jung’s hand towards his own. Eek! Dan-jung was startled by the hard sensation she felt for the first time. But she couldn’t scream in front of him, so she could only look at him with surprised eyes.

“I’ve checked, so please let go of my hand now.”

Dan-jung’s face flushed red with embarrassment. But Min-hyuk wanted her hand to stay on him for a while. It felt as good as him touching Dan-jung’s skin.

“I refuse.”

“Huh? Then are we going to sleep like this?”

“That doesn’t sound bad.”

Min-hyuk’s very serious face showed that he was sincere.

“No, no.”

“?”

“It’s gross.”

Min-hyuk was surprised by Dan-jung’s words and slowly released her hand. Gross? That his was gross? Then, Dan-jung, freed from Min-hyuk’s hand, turned her back to him. She was having a hard time coming to her senses from the shock of touching a man’s and the realization that she was such a sensual woman.

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The next morning, Min-hyuk, considerate of Dan-jung, who was still asleep from fatigue, finished preparing for work as carefully as possible. He was disappointed that he couldn’t hold her while sleeping last night, but he had a very satisfying night, so Min-hyuk’s mood was more refreshed than ever. However, upon arriving at the office, Min-hyuk couldn’t help but frown at Secretary Oh’s report.

“Most of the rumors about the madam were not verified as true. And the rumors were spread with vulgar content to slander the madam.”

“So, was the source of the rumors identified?”

“Yes, according to my investigation, most of them originated from Manager Na’s mouth. And this rumor was no exception.”

Secretary Oh, realizing the seriousness of this incident, conducted a very thorough investigation. This was a matter that could tarnish Le Soleil Hotel’s reputation. From yesterday to this morning, she called each front desk employee and investigated the source of the rumors. When she threatened to fire them if they didn’t tell the truth, the frightened employees readily spoke up. And the name that ultimately came out of their mouths was Manager Na Ji-hye. [What a foolish person.] After identifying the source of the rumors, Secretary Oh made the employees aware of the seriousness of the incident and firmly instructed them to keep quiet to prevent further rumors from spreading.

“Manager Na?”

“It seems that Manager Na and the madam have always had a very bad relationship. Manager Na pointed out every little thing the madam did, and when the madam was chosen as the kindest employee, she expressed strong dissatisfaction.”

“Why did Manager Na do this?”

“Well, that’s...”

When Secretary Oh met Manager Na, she initially denied everything, pretending she hadn’t spread the rumors. However, Secretary Oh played the recorded statements of the employees and persuaded her to admit her wrongdoing before the charges became heavier. If Le Soleil Hotel’s lawyer proceeded with a lawsuit, she would not be able to avoid criminal charges. Manager Na, her face turning pale, finally began to apologize for her mistakes. When Secretary Oh asked why she did such a thing, the answer was shocking.

“She said she just didn’t like the madam.”

“Just didn’t like her? Can such a reason justify harassing someone?”

“No, it can’t.”

“Contact Attorney Kim and proceed with the lawsuit. There will be no leniency.”

“Yes, I understand.”

After Secretary Oh left, Min-hyuk was lost in thought for a moment. He had expected Hye-mi to be the source of the rumors yesterday, but it turned out to be Manager Na. Then how did Min-hee find out? Min-hyuk, feeling quite suspicious of Min-hee, decided to meet her and ask her directly.