NOVEL NEXT Chapter 37.1
After acknowledging his heart, a surprisingly refreshing and pleasant sensation followed. The time he had wasted so far on being stupid was to the point where it felt like a waste.
Fortunately for Tae-kyung, it seemed certain that So-young also had a crush on him. The gaze that followed him, the shy smile and the attitude she held with her open arms without hesitation could not be overlooked.
If Tae-hee heard it, she would ridicule it as a manifestation of narcissism, but Tae-kyung was a pretty decent guy. It was a judgment based on objective grounds, not the self-consciousness that ordinary men have.
Tae-kyung had good abilities and background, his relationship with women was clean to the level of a sterile room, and although there were some aspects, it wasn't morbidly strange. He didn't have a bad personality either. Besides, crucially, he was gifted with a handsome face and big cocks that Soyoung likes.
If the two were dating, there would be a lot of attention on them. Dating when one was in a relationship between the boss and subordinates was actually an irrational choice that would not have even been considered if it were not for So-young.
Even though he thought so, he didn't change his mind.
If he got into a relationship, he could be with So-young as much as he wanted, and he could be as good as he can to her. Above all, he would be able to monopolize her.
That fact alone was enough to make Taekyung willing to bear the countless upheavals expected. He seemed to be able to bear any trouble if he could hold Soyoung's heart to himself. As is usual with a man in love, Tae-kyung was caught up in his irresponsible hopes and saw no other possibilities.
[Can you send me the catalog? It would be better if the manager personally selects candidates.]
– So… You're talking about the necklace for women, right?
[I think I already said it twice. Is there a problem?]
– No. It's like that. It's the first time you've asked me to do this, so I asked you again to check.
As soon as Taekyung returned from Germany, he contacted his mother's exclusive personal shopper, Manager Kim. It was because she was a person of trustworthy eyes as she had been in charge of the wives in the CH group for many years.
Tae-kyung had no intention of delaying the establishment of a relationship with So-young. He wanted to have a proper relationship with her, not just sex. Every day was regrettable to spend time hesitating.
This was the first time he confessed to a woman, but Taekyung knew the basics.
If it's a diamond, she wouldn't be very fond of it.
It was a conclusion that Taekyung, who did not have much knowledge of women's jewelry, came to after much consideration.
– So you want a neat design that can be worn without difficulty for a woman in her late 20s, right? I think it would be most accurate to meet and talk to the person who will receive the gift.… Will that be hard?
[That's still a little…]
When Taekyung blurred his words with a puzzled voice, Manager Kim, who was quick to sense, seemed to understand the situation roughly. She asked detailed questions such as So-young's personal color, body characteristics, and usual attire. Taekyung was embarrassed, but responded as faithfully as possible to the extent he knew, and added one spell.
[I hope it's as rare as possible. So that she can feel respected just by receiving a gift.]
– I understand what you mean. There are a few products that come to mind, but I'll contact you when the list is completed. The chairman would like it if he knew you were giving a gift to a woman.
[I'm contacting you because I believed that you were quiet. So my father won't know.]
– ……Yes, I understand that part.
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Even after returning from a business trip, a busy daily life continued for a while.
Taekyung always claimed to be Soyoung's driver, but other than that, he maintained a reasonable sense of distance. It was because he decided that it would be better for the future relationship to be established by having the ambiguous lines as neat as possible.
Meanwhile, online brand stores were successfully launched in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. All indicators, including online buzz, number of visitors, and sales, smoothly exceeded the target.
The team members were encouraged by the successful results and the atmosphere was warmer than ever. Compared to the hectic run so far, relaxing days have passed mentally and physically.
It was also the relaxation that Taekyung had been waiting for.
Around the time he was about to leave work, Taekyung sent a message to Soyoung.
[Cha Taekyung: If you're not busy tomorrow, should we have dinner together?]
Tomorrow was Friday evening and as far as he checked, So-young didn't have any special appointments. In the meantime, Taekyung has endured his confession with rare patience, which is rare for himself. It was because he didn't want to give So-yeong, who is busy, troubles outside of work.
However, there was no need to hesitate anymore. Taekyung was going to express his feelings tomorrow while eating with Soyoung at a place with a suitable atmosphere. If the confession was successful, it would be good to take the weekend to get some air.
Until now, meetings between the two have been mainly held in hotels, lounges, and private restaurants at most. This was the result of Taekyung's careful consideration of Soyoung.
But Taekyung didn't think about it until after they officially started dating. Of course, he wasn't shrewd enough to be flirting within the company, but he didn't think there was any particular reason to hide it. He couldn't say it wasn't his childish desire to announce that Soyoung was his own woman.