Come Back

“You don’t have to be so careful. I won’t get mad or anything if you tell me honestly.”

When you ask me to be honest and I’m really honest, all the VIPs get mad…

I couldn’t say that out loud. I felt more pressured to be honest, so I just squeezed my poor fingers. Then he asked me again as if to confirm.

“Is it cold?”

Even though he knew it was cold, he seemed like someone who wanted to make Choi Hong-seo speak honestly.

“Yes, a little…”

As soon as he finished answering, the man adjusted the air conditioner temperature by manipulating the dial on the armrest. Then he started taking off the jacket he was wearing. In keeping with the TPO of a private party held at a club, the man was wearing casual clothes instead of a suit. However, it was not a frivolous outfit.

She took off her mustard-colored zippered jacket with collar and was wearing an elegant ivory summer knit with a boat neck underneath.

The knit showed off her body much more directly than the suit. The bulging deltoid muscles at the end of her broad, thick shoulders and the firm curves leading to her upper arms were clearly visible. She looked much bigger than when I saw her at Director Kang’s house last time.

You must be busy, but you still work out hard… Well, even someone like CEO Cho looks good for his age.

“At least this is covered.”

Unexpectedly, the man handed over his jacket, and Choi Hong-seo reflexively waved both hands and declined it.

“Oh, no. It’s really okay. It’s not that cold… but…”

But the man neatly placed his half-folded jacket on Choi Hong-seo’s lap.

“It’s a bit obvious, isn’t it? But I’ll cover it up for a moment.”

.thank you.”

It was not polite to VIPs to refuse them several times. I carefully unfolded the light jacket with a soft texture. Instead of hanging it behind me, I covered my front shoulders and chest like a blanket. I did that because I thought it would wrinkle less. Even though it was a thin jacket, the chill went away as soon as I hid my arms inside it.

She bowed her head again, thanking the man who was looking at her with a smile.

Strangely enough, the words of the famous CEO came to mind at his kindness.

Among the wealthy and powerful, there are those who play openly and those who play in secret. Those who play more dirty without any rumors leaking out…

With a confident look on his face, he said, ‘That guy is probably a pervert just like Lee Seo-kyung.’

Unfortunately, most of the people Choi Hong-seo has encountered so far have been like that.

In sex with a partner who paid money or other compensation, they felt no need to be considerate at all. As if it were completely natural, as if being respectful or kind was more unnatural and funny, sometimes perverted and sometimes violent, unusual acts were suddenly unleashed without any understanding or warning.

Could this person be like that too?

Would someone who looks so dignified hit you in the face, try to make you wear a skirt, or treat you like a piece of meat if you were to close the door and be alone with them?

Although it’s a bit of an unapproachable atmosphere, he’s still pretty well-mannered so far.

It was useless to try to predict. If there was one thing Choi Hong-seo had learned over the years, it was that people, especially those with money or power, could never, ever predict their tastes in bed based on their usual appearance.

A nice, faint scent rose from the jacket covering his body. It was unusual, so he smelled it again, but it wasn’t a loud, unique scent. It was a masculine, sexy scent that had a base of comfort but also added a little bit of unique personality that aroused interest.

Choi Hong-seo bowed his head a little deeper, drawn to the scent that seemed like it would linger in his memory for a long time.

Whatever sexual preferences this man had, there was nothing she could do. For now, she could only sigh at the strange allure of this scent and his small kindness.

The car had already exited Dosan-daero and was entering Hannam Bridge. The night view of the Han River on both sides, with lights shining on both sides, was the same as always. The lights covering all the ugly desires entangled in it were as pretty as the lights on a Christmas tree. That’s why Choi Hong-seo felt that this night view was unfair rather than beautiful whenever he saw it.

“It must be very difficult work.”

After a long time, the man opened his mouth again. Choi Hong-seo, who was looking at the night view, turned his head and looked at him.

“Because of people like those before.”

“No. There is nothing that isn’t difficult… It’s okay.”

He smiled and chuckled softly. I couldn’t figure out why he was laughing, so I just stared at him.

“Somehow, it sounds like a child imitating an adult…

You’re saying I’m like a child imitating an adult? Even though I’m younger than you, Vice President, I’ve probably been through a lot. Even now, I’m going to ‘entertain’ you. It’s a bit much to treat me like a child who doesn’t know anything about the world…

But of course, this too could not be said honestly.

When Choi Hong-seo didn’t show any particular reaction, the man changed the direction of the conversation.

“But are you always left alone like that?”

“yes?”

“The other members are gone, and only Choi Hong-seo is there?”

“ah…”

The other members don’t have any weaknesses against the famous CEO, and I don’t know what’s going on in the seat I’m in.

“Even if you’re younger than Choi Hong-seo, the youngest member of the team is 23 years old. So the age difference isn’t that big.”

“… … ”

He looked up and saw the man’s face again. When he first saw him at Director Kang’s house, the man didn’t even know his name. But now he knew the age of the youngest member of ‘Layered’.

An expression of “How do you know that?” appeared on Choi Hong-seo’s face. However, he did not dare to ask directly.

“My younger siblings aren’t used to that kind of thing. I don’t want to ruin the mood when you call me…”

The man’s expression became a little serious. He, who had been deep in thought, opened his mouth in a serious tone.

“Actually, I don’t like places like the one just now.”

“… … ”

“They are people who cannot get along socially or business-wise, so we maintain a minimal level of relationship, but the way we spend our private lives really doesn’t work out.”

“yes…”

The man stared at Choi Hong-seo with an expression of great anticipation. However, he could not tell what he was expecting to hear.

The anticipation gradually faded from his expression. But it didn’t seem like he was disappointed, and this time he had a solemn expression, as if he had made a big decision. His eyebrows were furrowed, where his high nose began, and his lips, which gave off a serious impression, were tense.

What are you trying to say?

His upper body leaned a little closer to Choi Hong-seo. His handsome face, with a classic handsome face that was not thin, came closer.

“I went today because Choi Hong-seo was a guest.”

“… … ”

His expression was serious. He seemed to be expecting some kind of reaction, but no words came to mind.

You don’t usually like such places, but you came here to see me? I’m so happy, Vice President.

Are you expecting that kind of reaction?

Although he was a professional at entertaining, Choi Hong-seo was not the type to flirt and act cute. However, since the VVIP was looking at him with an expectant look on his face, he had to say something.

“Ah… um…”

“… … ”

“thank you.”

His serious expression collapsed in an instant. He lowered his gaze, which had been staring at Choi Hong-seo’s lips, and smiled slightly, showing no sign of discomfort. The flawless and handsome face that could be felt as if it was oppressing him was moving away from its original position.

He looked out the window. The car that had entered Sowol-ro with Namsan on the right was waiting at the traffic light in front of the H Hotel. Was the H Hotel the place for the reception? While thinking about that, he looked back at Choi Hong-seo.

“Shall we get off and walk a bit?”

I nodded at the softly encouraging voice. Even if the question was forceful, I couldn’t help but do so.

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Namsan was deserted after midnight. There were hardly any people who would go out of their way to visit this place and walk at this time on the weekend.

“It’s pretty cool, isn’t it?”

“yes.”

I walked slowly along the pavement blocks, keeping the railing on my right. It was quite cool, as he said, because it was next to a mountain.

Since there wasn’t much traffic, his sedan followed slowly, about 10 meters away, with its hazard lights on.

A light breeze blew over the mountain, and in the clear air, the lights twinkled brighter than usual. Along the downhill road below the railing, relatively low buildings were lined up, and in the distance, high-rise buildings made a skyscraper. The view was clear, and even Yeouido was visible.

“I heard it’s popular these days.”

“No. There are people who are just now starting to recognize me.” “You must not have had time to rest because team activities started right after your solo activities ended.” It was an unexpected series. He didn’t just know the age of the youngest member of ‘Layered’.

Ah… I guess it’s because of the movie. Since I have a high chance of being cast as the lead, I might have done some research. When I made that connection, it made sense.