Chapter 107. I Give You The Moon (10)

Translator: Aura

“A watch always stands out more when paired with a tasteful suit and tie.”

“Suit and tie, huh?”

Joon-Seob smirked and tilted his head,

“Still, don’t you think TK Fashion would benefit undeservedly? After all, your contribution so far has been non-existent.”

“Last time you said…”

“Back then we were barely in touch, now we are in the final stages. Director Tae Lee-Seob, who you said he had a personal relationship with, passed up the opportunity when he had it. The people at TK Electronics were the ones who worked hard to make this possible. If unreasonable demands are made in view of Faubert’s visit to Korea, there is a risk that even the collaboration with TK Electronics will break down. Right?”

She felt it was more like a test than a rejection. Joon-Seob leaned back slightly in his chair, his eyes fixed on her mouth.

‘Why?’

Minkyung tried to find out Tae Joon-Seob’s intentions. With an awkward smile on her face, she played it naive,

“Excuse me, Director. I’m a little surprised. I thought you would support him…”

“For what reason?”

“For Director Tae Lee-Seob, this is a very important opportunity.”

“Director Tae Lee-Seob and I don’t get along. Didn’t you know that?”

“The relationship between you has improved. And you never really hated each other, at least not Director Tae Lee-Seob.”

Tae Joon-Seob asked like a pitcher who throws a fastball into the strike zone on an unfavorable pitch count.

“You seem to know a lot about him, Senior Manager Kang. Is it simply because you’re a good guesser, or is it that you’ve gotten more involved in Lee-Seob’s life than you should?”

Minkyung showed a clear smile,

“It’s part of my job, Director.”

Joon-Seob tapped his fingertips on the armrest of his chair.

“If it’s part of your job… why do I feel like it’s rather personal?”

“You have misunderstood, Director.”

“I know about the photo shoot, I know it was your idea, as was the interview and the collaboration. You even waited patiently for me all day and now you’re sitting here, begging for my support. You’ve become too involved. It’s impossible not to feel like there’s a personal reason.”

Minkyung exhaled lightly to relieve the pressure on her chest. It was time to hit Joon-Seob’s fastball.

“Yes, Director. You’re right. I have an immense personal ambition to excel in my work.”

“No, I don’t think that’s it. I know your work style. It is not like you to act in an irrational and desperate manner. If you wanted to excel, you should have taken the initiative immediately after you were assigned to work for Tae Lee-Seob. At least you should have come to me with a formal proposal as soon as Director Tae Lee-Seob took over TK Fashion.”

“I’m sorry. It was my fault. I have been busy with other tasks since we arrived at the fashion division. Besides, it took me a while to convince the Director Tae Lee-Seob.”

“So you do all this for your immense personal ambition to achieve professional success…”

Joon-Seob laughed. He didn’t believe her at all. Once he stopped, the corners of his mouth lifted and he stared at her.

“You never liked Director Tae Lee-Seob, right?”

It was a past tense question. Minkyung’s throat went dry.

“Director, I…”

“You don’t have to answer. I already know that. I’m a guesser too.”