Chapter 134. Let’s Date (4)

Translator: Aura

“There’s no rush. I’ve postponed blind dates. Why ruin the wonderful atmosphere after the hard work and successful photo shoot?”

“Well, how about September then? My wedding is at the end of June while the collaboration smartwatch and jacket launch is at the end of August. It should be fine after that.”

Lee-Seob closed his mouth with a reluctant expression. Joon-Seob stared at him for a moment, then asked,

“Director, is there another reason why you want to postpone it further?”

Tae Joon-Seob’s polite question was actually quite awkward. Lee-Seob asked coldly,

“What do you know?”

“I don’t know anything yet.”

‘Ha, bastard. You know everything.’

Lee-Seob clenched his teeth and glared at Joon-Seob.

“Stay out of it.”

“Me?”

“Yes, you. Director Tae Joon-Seob.”

“I can’t do that.”

Joon-Seob continued with a serious expression, but with obvious sarcasm in his voice,

“You need my support.”

“Hey.”

While Lee-Seob swallowed his annoyance, Joon-Seob smiled widely,

“I mean it.”

“Enough.”

Joon-Seob let out a short breath, as if he was really worried about this matter,

“You still look the same to me.”

“What?”

“I’m worried that you’ll act like a jerk to such an innocent and diligent person like Senior Manager Kang.”

Lee-Seob’s face hardened as he continued to glare at Joon-Seob.

“Senior Manager Kang is someone I appreciate. She’s essential to the company. I shouldn’t have recommended her to work with you. I regret it. You pushed Wookyung towards me to date her, but I didn’t do it with the same intention.”

“Hey, Tae Joon-Seob!”

Joon-Seob extended his hand to the trembling Lee-Seob. Caught off guard, Lee-Seob grabbed his hand and Joon-Seob shook it firmly. He leaned in to give him a light hug and whispered in his ear,

“At least do it right, Tae Lee-Seob.”

A chill ran down Lee-Seob’s spine.

***

The email from Director Tae Joon-Seob was brief. It contained the time and place of dinner appointments with Patrick Faubert, as well as details of the meetings. Of course, TK Electronics would be there. It could be interpreted as a positive response to the collaboration, but it was difficult to know the true intentions of GV, Faubert, or even Director Tae Joon-Seob…

Minkyung anxiously awaited for Lee-Seob, who went to meet with Director Joon-Seob. Although she checked the clock several times, only a minute or two passed each time. She stood up and headed to the break room to calm her nerves with a warm cup of tea.

Once there, she turned on the electric kettle and chose chrysanthemum tea from the available options. Not only was it beautiful how the yellow flowers of the chrysanthemum tea opened when steeped in water, but the aroma alone made one feel relaxed. She leaned against the wall and closed her eyes as she waited for the water to boil.

If TK Fashion’s involvement in the talks with Faubert were confirmed, it would be excellent news. It was the best scenario Minkyung had anticipated. But regardless of the outcome, the photo shoot had been too risky a plan. One she would not have pushed for, much less carried out, in a normal situation. The likelihood that a photo shoot done by a businessman instead of a professional model would lead to sales was extremely low, and if the plan failed, Minkyung would bear all the responsibility.

In the worst case, Tae Lee-Seob’s photo shoot could become a subject of ridicule. If the TK Group heir’s well-maintained image were to suffer irreversible damage, his position within the company would inevitably be compromised.

It was madness.