Deadly Boss - Chapter 2 Part 4

CHAPTER 2- PART4

 

 

 

 

 

As he gradually pressed into her thighs, warmth spread throughout her body and her breathing slowed.  At the same time, a stiffness in her lower abdomen made her dizzy.  He searched her expression as he teased her weak spot.

 

 

 

“It’s good, isn’t it? No matter how much you fake it, the body is honest. You want me too.”

 

“……Yet….”

 

 

 

Ha-eun summoned all her nursing strength and regained her composure.

 

 

 

“Do ha-eun, we need to take care of something urgent.”

 

“What?”

 

“We’re both w*t, and we need to cool off.”

 

 

 

He wrapped his arms around her waist and laid her down on the couch. The thought of what he was going to do was cut short by his tongue wandering to an intimate place.

 

 

 

Ouch……..

 

 

 

Oops……..

 

 

 

No, no…..

 

 

 

This is too stimulating. He focused on her weak spots, and each time she stifled a moan with a sweet breath. If he went any further, there would be no turning back.  Ha-Eun gently squeezed his hair and pulled him up.

 

 

 

“Kiss… town….”

 

 

 

Their lips met before the words were finished. Thick lashes brushed against the bridge of his nose as he wrapped his arms around her waist and plunged his tongue into her mouth. Their tongues tangled like snakes, hot flesh pressing against hot flesh.

 

 

 

His breathing became more ragged.  Hot.  It was as if the heat of his entire body was gathering in his lips.  At the same time, he felt dizzy, like his eyes were spinning. He wrapped his arms around her waist and ran his tongue roughly across her lips. His soft hands dug into her flesh.

 

 

 

A large hand stroked the small of my back and slid down it. I felt dizzy. It was a thick tongue that slipped through her panties. He pushed her panties open a little and slipped his tongue between them, sucking on her cl*t.

 

 

 

Suck, suck, he licked her cl*t as if it were something delicious. The blood in my body boiled.  I like this man.  I want a contract. It was hard to resist his deadly charm, even though I knew that if I flew to him like a moth to a flame, I’d be the only one who’d end up burning.

 

 

 

Ha’eun wrapped her arms around his shoulders a little tighter.  His movements quickened. The more he moved, the more her body relaxed.

 

 

 

* * * * * * * * * *

 

 

 

The employees who were unhappy with the third round disappeared to the karaoke bar with their corporate cards, and Ha-eun was in line for a taxi when a familiar car pulled up in front of her. It was Kang-woo’s car.

 

 

 

“Get in.”

 

“…………..”

 

 

 

I wonder when it became okay to ride in Kang-woo’s car. It was ironic.  Without saying where she was going, Secretary Jung took the road straight to Ha-eun’s house.  Ha-eun was conscious of the secretary.

 

 

 

“He’s my person, not someone to gossip about. So what’s your answer?”

 

“I’m thinking about it.”

 

“I think it’s already out there, but a promise is a promise, so let’s wait.”

 

“…………….”

 

 

 

Ha-Eun’s face burned. I’d done something similar to him earlier, and my body had caught me wanting him.  Something hard to hide in the first place.

 

 

 

[It’s like chemistry.]

 

[It’s so hot I think I’m going to burn, even more so down there.]

 

 

 

The sexy voice still tickled her ears. Ha-Eun glanced over at Kang-Woo. This guy. It’s so weird.    One minute he’s as hot as an animal, the next he’s as dull as ever.

 

 

 

‘Is that his nature, or does he have no interest in anything other than kissing me?’

 

 

 

It was a good thing, then. A strictly contractual relationship had a clean end.

 

 

 

‘…As long as we don’t have feelings for each other… it might be okay….’

 

 

 

Ha-eun was confused.

 

 

 

* * * * * * * * *

 

 

 

A few days later, Ha-eun received a call from Kang-woo.

 

 

 

“You called?”

 

“Do you have your passport?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Good, then make a copy of your passport and give it to the secretary, because I’m going on a business trip tomorrow.”

 

“Business trip?”

 

“I’m thinking of importing natural marble from Italy. I’m going to see it with my own eyes and sign the contract.”

 

“Ah… yes.”

 

 

 

A business trip…  That was another overseas business trip. Of course, in addition to the secretary, the material team would also accompany me, but I was worried.

 

 

 

Two days later, Kang-woo and some other executives traveled on a business trip.

 

 

 

Team Leader Kim takes the passport and ticket from the secretary and shows it to Ha-eun.

 

 

 

“…… Is this my ticket?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“It’s business class.”

 

“It’s next to the general manager.”

 

“……….??”

 

 

 

The other employees were in economy, but only Kang-woo and Ha-eun were in business class.

 

 

 

“I guess they have a lot of questions.”

 

 

 

Team Leader Kim shrugged.  Oh well.  Ha-eun glanced at the other employees.  Surely, there wasn’t some weird misunderstanding? Luckily, they didn’t seem too interested.

 

 

 

Uh-oh, and pushed from behind to get on the plane.  Ha-eun’s heart was pounding. Even though she was going on a business trip, she felt like she was traveling with her lover.

 

 

 

Of course, the other person seems to be a cold-blooded person who wouldn’t bleed if you stabbed him, but….  Kang-woo opened the newspaper and read the article. ‘It’s an English newspaper…

 

 

 

‘ Ha-eun sat down next to him.

 

 

 

“My seat is….”

 

“I don’t like strangers sitting next to me.”

 

“Ah….”

 

“I’m not giving you special treatment, I just reserved it because there were no seats left. That’ll make it easier for me.”

 

“I know you’re going to be busy, so make sure you get plenty of rest on the way.”

 

“I understand.”

 

 

 

It would take at least 12 hours to get to Italy.  It was a night flight, so the lights went out after some time. Only a modest amount of light illuminated their seats.

 

 

 

Kangwoo leaned back in his chair like a bed and closed his eyes. Ha-eun also reclined her chair and lay down next to him. Shivering…

 

 

 

Ha-eun’s attention was focused on Kang-woo. She was supposed to be sleeping, but the more time passed, the more bleary-eyed she became.

 

 

 

Ha-eun gave up on sleeping carefully got up from her seat and walked forward.

 

 

 

‘My legs feel swollen….’

 

 

 

It was probably because I was wearing too-tight jeans. When you fly for more than 12 hours, your legs can swell due to the high altitude and air pressure, but I only thought of that now.

 

 

 

‘Ugh…….. I’m not an idiot….’

 

 

 

Ha-eun rubbed her legs with her hands.

 

 

 

“Are you uncomfortable?”

 

“Didn’t you sleep?”

 

“I thought you were in the restroom too long.”

 

“I’m just trying to move my body.”

 

“You look a little uncomfortable in that outfit….”

 

“I know, it’s my first long-haul flight.”

 

“I think you’d look more comfortable if you took it off.”

 

 

 

The nuances of my speech seemed to be misunderstood by the listener. His voice was languid, his gaze heated.  It was too close.  It was supposed to be a break room, but it wasn’t very spacious, and it was unnerving to be so close.

 

 

 

Ha-Eun’s eyes darted to the hallway. It was a scene that would be misunderstood by people at work.  It was then that she spotted a familiar face.

 

 

 

“Ah… It’s the vice president!

 

 

 

Ha-Eun ducked into the restroom in a panic. Avoiding him led them both into the bathroom.  When they entered the narrow restroom, it was full.  Kang-woo was so tall that she had to bow her head in the narrow stall.  My heart was pounding in my chest.  I didn’t know where to put my eyes since it was right in front of me.

 

 

 

“I’m excited.”

 

“…ah….”

 

 

 

Inside the narrow toilet, the place where the two of them were pressed together squirmed. When the thing that had been dry raised its head a little, Ha-eun felt impatience. I avoided his gaze, but my body was slowly becoming aware of him.

 

 

 

“I think you’ve reached your limit.”

 

 

 

The sexy voice teased Ha-Eun, making her private parts tingle.

 

 

 

“Mr. General Manager….”

 

 

 

Ha-eun squeezed her trembling hands together.  Kang-woo stared at Ha-eun, not missing a single expression.  He was going to find out.  Surely.  He realized he was shaking.

 

 

 

“I’m looking forward to this trip,”

 

 

 

Kang-woo said something unexpected.

 

 

 

* * * * * * * * * *

 

 

 

They arrived at the airport in Italy.  As he walked through the gate, an Asian woman in a red two-piece waved to him.  They shook hands lightly and smiled.

 

 

 

“Mr. Kang, it’s been a while.”

 

“How are you?”

 

“So, is time escaping you, or are you still looking great?”

 

“Just kidding.”

 

 

 

The touch of her hand on Kang-woo’s collar felt so natural. Her gaze shifted to Ha-Eun.

 

 

 

“You must be the designer? Nice to meet you. Please call me Camilla.”

 

 

 

“I’m Do ha-Eun.”

 

“Nice to meet you. I heard you’re working on a big project with our Mr. Kang Woo.”

 

 

 

We? Why, is she referring to us? HaEun’s stomach twisted.

 

 

 

“Yes. I’m working hard to help.”

 

“Well, Mr. Kang Woo has a good eye, so I guess we don’t need to see the results. This way, then.”

 

 

 

The two walked ahead, shoulder to shoulder. Team Leader Kim opened his mouth.

 

 

 

“That’s great. He’s a total good guy, isn’t he?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“He’s the best buyer I’ve ever seen, the best, but he’s close to the general manager.”

 

“He must have a lot of connections, he’s one of the three boys in the family.”

 

“Yeah, chaebol. They’re in different waters.”

 

 

 

Camilla glanced behind her, whispered something to Kang-woo, and laughed. Ha-eun’s stomach clenched. Camilla put her arm around her. Ha-eun felt terrible down.

 

 

 

She had arranged for two sedans. She wanted to ride with her teammates, but there were no seats available, so she got into Kang-woo’s car.

 

 

 

Behind me, I could hear Camilla laughing. Most of the conversation was in Italian, so I couldn’t make out what they were saying, but the vibe was joking. He must have met a lot of girls in his five years abroad because he was also a one-night stand.

 

 

 

“Ms. Do ha-eun.”

 

“Yes. Mr. General Manager.”

 

“We’ve been neglecting our buyers. Please buy some desserts from a cafe near Secretary Jung.”

 

“……I will.”

 

 

 

There was only one secretary who accompanied her on business trips. If he was short-handed, Ha-eun often had to help the secretary back up his work.  When the secretary stopped the car on the side of the road, she walked with him into a dessert shop.

 

 

 

In addition to delicious macaroons, there were sliced cakes lined up in a glass display case.

 

 

 

“I don’t know your taste at all.”

 

“I think you can buy them by type. Ms. Ha-eun, please order coffee.”

 

“Yes. Sir.”

 

 

 

With coffee and snacks in hand, the two walked back to the car. Then, Ha-eun’s steps stopped.    The atmosphere in the car was strange.

 

 

 

The car was untinted, so I could see both of them inside.  Camilla had her arm around Kang-woo’s shoulders. Ha-Eun’s eyes sparked.

 

 

 

“What, you’re going to try something with another girl just because I turned down a contract relationship?”

 

 

 

Ha-eun yanked open the backseat door.  I wasn’t surprised, but seeing Kang-woo’s lips curl up at Ha-eun made me furious.

 

 

 

“I got you this kind.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

 

 

Ha-eun returned to her seat and pulled out her tablet. Her fingers moved quickly.

 

 

 

* * * * * * * * *

 

 

 

You arrive at the hotel and check-in.  HaEun’s room was 807. It was right next to Kang-woo’s room.

 

 

 

“The client meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, so you should get some rest at the hotel today. You can have breakfast tomorrow and be in the lobby by 8 a.m.”

 

 

 

“Yes, sir.”

 

 

 

Ha-eun and Kang-woo rode the elevator together since they were in the same building.

 

 

 

“Did the buyer book this hotel too?”

 

 

 

The same hotel would be good for early morning travel, but I didn’t realize they were on the same floor. Kang-woo didn’t even look at Ha-eun, instead talking to Camilla.

 

 

 

What’s so fun… The woman kept glancing at Ha-eun and whispering.

 

 

 

Kang-woo threw Ha-eun a glance.

 

 

 

“I’ll see you tomorrow.”

 

“Okay. Make yourself at home. Mr. General Manager.”

 

 

 

The two walked into the same room together affectionately. Ha-eun stared at her visitor with a blank expression.

 

 

 

* * * * * * * *

 

 

 

The corners of Camilla’s eyes turned upward.

 

 

 

“Isn’t that a clichéd way to get attention?”

 

“Clichés are forever.”

 

“You’re interested? I’m surprised. I thought you weren’t into romance.”

 

 

 

Camilla couldn’t believe her eyes. This was a man who didn’t even pay attention to women. When he did date a woman, it never lasted more than a month, and even then it was only a few times.

 

 

 

Among his peers, Seok Kang-woo was so straightforward with the opposite s*x that they said he should become a priest.

 

 

 

He was intrigued by Ha-Eun’s curiosity.

 

 

 

“There’s no such thing as love. It’s just a physical attraction.”

 

“Well… It’s only a moment when the body becomes the mind.”

 

“I wonder. I wonder if that’s true.”

 

“Don’t you think I’m being hated by Mr. Ha Han for nothing?”

 

“I need something stronger….”

 

 

 

Kang-woo looked Camilla up and down.

 

 

 

“Why?”

 

“Take it off.”

 

“What?! Are you crazy?”

 

 

 

Camilla screeched.

 

 

 

“Just put on a shower robe, that’s the least you can do to help me.”

 

“You’re a bad man, you know how much I like you, and you come out like this.”

 

“Then keep acting like you like me.”

 

“I erased those feelings a long time ago. We’re friends now, best friends.”

 

“You can deal with whatever’s left.”

 

“That’s bad. It’s so bad, girls fall for it.”

 

 

 

Not surprisingly, Kang-woo was popular.  He was tall, handsome, and smart. He was the perfect guy.  Many women confessed to him and repeatedly asked him for a chai.

 

 

 

“Maybe it’s because I have a great p*nis.”

 

“Of course, it’s great. You’re only being naughty to me, but okay, I’ll take it off.”

 

 

 

Camilla picked up her robe and went into the bathroom.

 

 

 

* * * * * * * * *

 

 

 

[Let’s eat together. Come down.]

 

 

 

Ha-eun came down to the dining room as the group chat rang. She glanced at the long line of people waiting to get to the buffet.

 

No one…  She put the food she could see on her plate and came to the table.

 

 

 

Ha-eun was lost in thought as she poked her fork through the mashed potatoes. Team Leader Kim spoke up.

 

 

 

“What are you doing, Ha-eun?”

 

“Oh, yeah.”

 

“I’m sure you’re done eating.”

 

“But I don’t see the head of the department?”

 

“He’s probably getting room service.”

 

“…….”

 

“Are you waiting for the head of the department?”

 

“Oh, no, I’m just…”

 

“Well, eat up. We’re on a tight schedule starting tomorrow, so you’ll be on your feet all day.”

 

“……?”

 

“I heard from the chief of staff earlier, that we’re not here to see marble samples.”

 

“What do you mean….”

 

“You want to go to the cave where they mine the stone themselves.”

 

“………….”

 

 

 

The head of the materials department interjected.

 

 

 

“You’re being picky… Now I know why I told you to bring your walking shoes.”

 

“If it’s a cave….”

 

“We’d have to walk all day to get there and see it for ourselves, and my knees aren’t strong enough… What can I do….”

 

 

 

The chief’s face shaded.

 

 

 

“Make sure you have some stamina.”

 

 

 

There would be multiple mines, and if he went into the caves himself, he’d have to walk like an egg on his leg.

 

 

 

Kang-woo’s pursuit of perfection meant that every piece of material was carefully selected.    He needed to eat to stay strong, but he wasn’t sure if the rice was going into his mouth or his nose.

 

 

 

Just then, the secretary held out a paper bag to Ha-eun.

 

 

 

“Ms. Ha-eun, you’re in the next room, right?”

 

“Yes. “Mr. Director.”

 

“Give this to him. I didn’t forget to give it to you earlier.”

 

“I will.”

 

 

 

Ha-eun took the papers from the secretary.  Then she left the restaurant and hurried to the elevator.  When the elevator reached the eighth floor with a crisp ding, she approached room 806.

 

 

 

Ha-eun paused at the door and took a deep breath.

 

 

 

“Mr. General Manager, I’m here with the documents you asked for.”

 

 

 

There was silence.  Ha-eun knocked again.

 

 

 

“General Manager…!”

 

 

 

The door swung open, revealing a woman with damp hair. Ha-eun quickly examined her attire.    Shower robe…

 

 

 

Did you two sleep? Ha-Eun bit her lip.

 

 

 

“Come in.”

 

“Nope. No thanks.”

 

“You’ll get the wrong idea if you go with that face, right?”

 

“…….”

 

“Mr. Kangwoo. Mr. Ha-eun is here.”

 

 

 

Kang-woo’s voice called from inside. Ha-eun rushed inside.

 

 

 

“Documents?”

 

“Yes.”

 

 

 

Luckily, Kang-woo was wearing a suit. He patted his chest.

 

 

 

“Dinner?”

 

“I just ate.”

 

 

 

My stomach rumbled as I answered. Ha-eun resented my honesty.

 

 

 

“Let’s sit down if you haven’t already, it’s a lot for two.”

 

“I don’t want to interrupt your good time, then. I’ll leave you to it.”

 

“It’s going to be a really good time if you leave now.”

 

 

 

Ha, what a guy.  Is he going to sleep with her if I leave? My stomach twisted. He said he’d kiss me, but in the meantime, he’s thinking about sleeping with another woman.

 

 

 

What kind of a man is he? Or is he saying that his promise to me is nothing? Ha-eun glared at Kang-woo.

 

 

 

“Excuse me, Ms. Ha-eun. I think there’s a misunderstanding, but this is my room. It’s my room, so I’m clean.”

 

 

 

Time and space seemed to stop for a moment.

 

 

 

“It’s ……??”

 

 

 

“Mr. Kang-woo said he was going to go to Ha-eun’s room at night… Didn’t you know?”

 

 

 

Ha-eun looked at Kang-woo.

 

 

 

“That, that’s not… I didn’t permit you to do that!”

 

“You did.”

 

“When?”

 

 

 

Ha-eun was stunned.

 

 

 

“When you kissed me.”

 

“That’s permission?”

 

“I thought I warned you to avoid it if you didn’t like it, but you got a kiss, and you looked like you wanted it.”

 

 

 

Kang-woo stalked over and grabbed Ha-eun’s waist. Her heart skipped a beat as her shapely br*asts collided with his flat chest.

 

 

 

“Okay… wait… it was so sudden….”

 

 

 

Ha-eun felt heat rising in her body.

 

 

 

“I think we need to verify that.”

 

“Bo, Mr. General Manager… wait… where….”

 

 

 

Kang-woo took Ha-eun’s hand and walked toward the closet. But the moment he opened the closet door, Ha-eun’s eyes widened.  There was a door in the wall.

 

 

 

“This is the family room. It’s two rooms connected.”

 

“……heh!!”

 

“I can come and go as I please.”

 

“Ah….”

 

 

 

He pushed Ha-run through the door. A few steps later, a large bed appeared.  Kang-woo didn’t let go of Ha-eun’s hand.

 

 

 

“Since no one is here, tell them I’m in the same room with a woman and I’m just curious.”

 

“I’m just running an errand.”

 

 

 

“You’re lying. If it’s not important, you don’t have to bring it to me now. If you weren’t interested in me, you would have turned down Ms. Chung’s request.”

 

 

 

Kang-woo whispered in Ha-eun’s ear with a sweet voice. He blew into her ear, forcing her to press down on the heat. A tingling sensation ran through her body.

 

 

 

“That’s….”

 

 

 

Ha-eun looked away, and Kang-woo gently grabbed her chin.

 

 

 

“Can you say it’s not jealousy?”

 

“……a….”

 

“You didn’t hate me either.”

 

 

 

Kang-woo stared at Ha-eun blankly.  What am I going to do, she’s caught me getting agitated, I’m being stupid and caring…

 

 

 

Of course, it was Kang-woo who provoked me, but it was Ha-eun who fell for his ruse.

 

 

 

Eventually, Ha-eun admitted that she was aware of him.

 

 

 

“Yeah, it bothered me that the guy who kissed me was in a room with another girl.”

 

“Well, that answers that.”

 

 

 

When he lowered his lips to kiss her, Ha-Eun covered them with her palm.

 

 

 

“No more kissing,” she said,

 

“But if I say no even after the kiss, you’ll have a clean break.”

 

 

 

Ha-eun wished she had an excuse to reject Kang-woo, or she’d be bullied at work for the rest of her life. Even though that bully is lusting after me…

 

 

 

Kang-woo’s eyebrows twisted.

 

 

 

“Just a kiss?”

 

“Yeah. Just a casual kiss, like the head of the department said.”

 

 

 

Ha-Eun said something he’d said before.

 

 

 

“Good.” There was the sound of teeth grinding in his mouth, and soon he was on top of her.  Ha-Eun was puzzled: Why! Why!

 

 

 

We’re kissing, but are we going to bed? The fluffy bed touched my back and our lips overlapped. Nervous lips trembled slightly.  I liked the sweet feeling of her tongue on my tip. Ha-eun’s body relaxed into a full-body trance.

 

 

 

In truth, she was a weak kisser.  With a man as deadly as Kang-woo, her body would be even more honest.  Even if she didn’t say it, her body couldn’t lie.

 

 

 

The other person would quickly realize it, so I had to be skillful. It was better to look like a sexually open woman since he was mistaking me for a woman who often had one-night stands.

 

 

 

As our tongues met and intertwined, our lower lips tangled together. Their eyes met for a moment, and she felt a little fierce, but she moved her lips in response. Kang-woo’s kisses grew rougher.

 

 

 

He plunged into my mouth and sucked on my lips with such force that it felt like he was pulling my tongue out. Our lips rubbed together, our tongues darting frantically.

 

 

 

Mmm.  Ugh.

 

 

 

Our breathing heated up as the kiss deepened. It was crazy.  His c*ck, now hard, touched her p*ssy. Ha-Eun was drenched.

 

 

 

Ah, that time, that night.  His c*ck, the one that had brought her to a world of pleasure, was raging.  His swollen body, ready to burst at any moment, was raw. His erect p*nis was on full display.

 

 

 

Ha-Eun was thirsty. To make matters worse, her underwear was damp from her excitement. Her private parts were itching. Her thighs twitched.

 

 

 

No, no, no.  No, no more….

 

 

 

Ha-Eun felt like if she went any further, she’d have to kiss him or demand s*x first. Ha-eun pushed against his chest with all her might.

 

 

 

“You promised, just a kiss……. I’ll sleep in the next room.”

 

 

 

Ha-eun hurried to the closet door before he could grab her.  Left alone, Kang-woo laughed hysterically.

 

 

 

“You’re a natural at crying, aren’t you.”

 

 

 

* * * * * * * *

 

 

 

Camilla, who was organizing the room service food, looked at Ha-eun with a puzzled expression.

 

 

 

“I’m sorry, but even if it’s inconvenient, please put up with it for one night.”

 

“Since you’ve escaped the beast, I’ll gladly give you a bed.”

 

 

 

Camilla readily agreed to share a room.

 

 

 

“Thank you.”

 

 

 

Ha-Eun said goodbye and went into the bathroom, feeling like she couldn’t stand it if she didn’t cool off immediately.  She stepped in front of the shower.   She slipped a finger between her v*g*nal orifices.

 

 

 

She swirled her finger around, stimulating the inner lining, trying to cool it down a bit. Hmph, hmph, she spread her legs further apart and inserted another finger. She slid her finger in and out, but she was never satisfied.

 

 

 

Such a naughty body.  It was unbelievable.  Was it because she had already eaten the forbidden fruit? Ha-Eun wanted to cry from her unquenchable libido.

 

 

 

* * * * * * * *

 

 

 

The next morning, after breakfast, we made a site visit to the marble quarry. Once inside the cave, it was a standard two-hour walk.  Ha-eun opened her phone app. They had already walked 8 kilometers.

 

 

 

They had visited three quarries so far but hadn’t found any marble they liked.  Everyone is exhausted.  Especially the head of the materials department, who had cold knees, and could barely walk.

 

 

 

“Ha, I’m so tired. They all look like good materials to me, so I don’t know what’s different.”

 

“I have to impress the head of the department.”

 

 

 

Ha-eun’s legs were just as heavy.

 

 

 

“I mean, look at this. It’s all fine marble.”

 

 

 

“I usually get some exercise, chill. Look at you. He’s still in great shape, isn’t he?”

 

 

 

the managing director quipped.

 

 

 

“That’s because he’s young.”

 

 

 

“And Mr. Park is old? At forty, he’s still in the prime of his life.”

 

 

 

“You’re amazing, Mr. Managing Director. At that age….”

 

 

 

“I ride mountains. I’m strong enough for this.”

 

 

 

“Yes. I’ll follow you hard.”

 

 

 

Ha-eun fell behind for a moment but then picked up the pace. This time, however, Camilla waved her hand wearily.

 

 

 

“I’m tired, Mr. Kang. I’ll be waiting for you here, come see me.”

 

“Why don’t you wear some comfortable shoes….”

 

 

 

Kang-woo clicked his tongue lightly.

 

 

 

“Shoes complete any outfit.”

 

“You shouldn’t be alone. It could be dangerous.”

 

“I can’t go any further.”

 

 

 

Camilla sat down on a rock. Kang-woo looked troubled.  Ha-eun opened her mouth.

 

 

 

“Then, I’ll stay with you.”

 

“It’s fine if you stay with me, Ha-Eun.”

 

“Well….”

 

“We can’t leave the buyer alone, can we?”

 

 

 

Kang-woo glanced at the employees who had fallen behind.

 

 

 

“Then, Mr. Park should stay here, too, because we can’t leave the girls alone.”

 

“Yes, sir.”

 

 

 

Mr. Park’s face lit up.  Reassured, Kang-woo continued on his way, the sounds of people talking in the cave fading into the distance.  After a while, the sound of dripping water could be heard where the rest of the group was resting.

 

 

 

There were only a few lights left on, so it was dark once we got out of the cave.  It felt a little eerie, but as long as they stayed on the marked path, they were safe.

 

 

 

“I think we’re getting somewhere, aren’t we?”

 

“My feet were kind of sore, too.”

 

 

 

“Anyway, Kang-woo is a man who doesn’t cut corners. Even if he does, his employees will have a hard time adjusting to his demanding owner. Too much perfectionism is unattractive… Hmm….”

 

“I think that’s a good thing because it means he puts his heart into everything he does.”

 

“Oh. So you have someone who looks at you favorably?”

 

 

 

“There’s no guarantee that I’ll find a boss who likes me in my career, and I think the bad ones are endless.”

 

 

 

“Yeah, sure, it’ll just stress me out.”

 

“If you can’t avoid it, enjoy it.”

 

“You have such a hot temper.”

 

“Dealing with demanding clients has made me that way.”

 

 

 

The two women laughed lightly.

 

 

 

“I was an architectural design major, so I know a thing or two.”

 

“Did you?”

 

 

 

“Well, I fell into it because my aptitude is better on my feet than sitting down and drawing plans.”

 

“Sounds like a good fit.”

 

“Thank you. By the way, Mr. Kang, I hope you find a marble you like this time.”

 

 

 

Ha-Eun nodded. They had about an hour left to explore the cave.  Ha-eun turned on her lantern, illuminating the cave’s ceiling, and walls, and a bit further into the distance.