Minhyuk felt oddly reassured by Yoonseon’s words.
If Yoonseon, who had a natural charm about her, helped, it would be a great aid in his relationship with Seo Yeon.
“Would that be okay?”
“Of course. I said we should see each other often. When we get closer, opportunities will naturally arise.”
Yoonseon, recounting her conversation with Seo Yeon, didn’t forget to coach Minhyuk appropriately.
“You’ll probably handle it well on your own, but people like Seo Yeon don’t seem to like those who come on too strong.”
She advised him to adjust his usually assertive style.
In truth, Minhyuk’s love life had been smooth sailing so far.
It was hard to ignore the glamorous backdrop of being part of DN Group.
However, none of that seemed to matter to Seo Yeon.
She appeared unimpressed by any of Minhyuk’s qualities as if she lacked for nothing herself.
Furthermore, even if Minhyuk wanted to appeal with different charms, those opportunities were denied.
“The positive thing is that she seems to think well of you.”
“Did Seo Yeon… say that?”
Minhyuk’s ears perked up at the unexpected evaluation.
“It’s only at the level of seeing you as a home shopping CEO for now, but let’s work on being seen as a man.”
Even a glimmer of hope was enough for Minhyuk.
“Just keep the contact casual for now. Saying you met me is a good enough excuse.”
He might have been embarrassed by Yoonseon’s relationship advice under normal circumstances, but now was not the time to pick and choose.
He didn’t want Seo Yeon to be taken away by someone else.
Minhyuk heeded Yoonseon’s advice and hastily ended the call.
“Phew…”
His shaky breath cut through the empty air.
He was engulfed in incomprehensible emotions, like someone deeply in unrequited love.
In fact, it was the first time Minhyuk had ever felt such unfamiliar emotions.
In love, it would be nice if both people felt the same, but inevitably, the one who loves more becomes the weaker party.
Perhaps that’s why. In all his relationships, Minhyuk had always been in a significantly better position.
He only just realized that he had always been the one adjusting in love.
Ever since he started liking Seo Yeon.
His position switched overnight, leaving him enshrouded in indescribable, overwhelming emotions.
His once-confident attitude towards love had disappeared, leaving only inadequacy and awkwardness.
It was like encountering a worthy opponent.
For the first time, he wanted everything about Seo Yeon.
Minhyuk wanted her heart entirely for himself, and for her large eyes to look only at him.
To do that, he had to win over Seo Yeon’s heart, no matter what.
“Casual contact, huh…”
Tapping the desk with his finger, Minhyuk took out his phone. His complex thoughts shattered into pieces.
Without hesitation, he called Seo Yeon immediately.
There was already a good excuse, and there was no reason to miss it.
“Director Han, this is Choi Minhyuk. Is this a good time to talk?”
Seo Yeon was wrestling with Kwon Yool’s shirt.
She had poured out everything she knew, wanting to gift the most fabulous attire.
She had gone through several iterations, designing outfits with a unique flair but also comfortable to wear.
Thinking about how Kwon Yool would look even more fantastic in clothes she made, she laughed heartily.
“Ah! Right.”
Lately, Seo Yeon often mumbled the same words whenever she thought of something.
“Please let Yool pass his exams.”
Whether her small prayers would work, she didn’t know, but she wanted to do something.
Several times a day, every day, she repeated her prayers for Kwon Yool with unwavering sincerity.
“I should tell him to wear this shirt to the event.”
Seo Yeon looked at the shirt she had pinned to the fitting mannequin.
As she meticulously checked for any awkward parts, her phone rang.
Hoping it might be Kwon Yool, her eyes fell when she saw it wasn’t.
“Yes, Director Choi.”
It was Minhyuk.
After exchanging brief greetings, he seemed to have waited to ask about her meeting with Yoonseon.
‘Did my mood change because I went out?’
Seo Yeon noticed Min Hyuk’s mood as she had hoped he wouldn’t meet Yoon Seon.
However, contrary to her worries, he seemed to be in a fairly good mood.
Min Hyuk calmly discussed everything from the work Yoon Seon was doing at DN Foundation to the new company he was starting.
While reacting appropriately to his stories, Seo Yeon fiddled with the collar of the shirt she was giving to Kwon Yool, checking its fit.
[Not much time left until this event. Is everything going well?]“Ah, right. Should I send the invitation to your office?”
She asked, remembering he had expressed interest in attending before.
[Can I pick it up in person? During the next meeting.]Since it wasn’t a difficult request, Seo Yeon readily agreed.
“Because I’m making the event so big, it looks like more people will come than I thought.”
The implication was that the day would be so hectic that he should plan to entertain himself.
“If you have someone you want to bring, feel free to let me know. I will prepare enough tickets.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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