Chapter 161. I Want To End This Relationship (10)

Translator: Lili

“It’s from the head office.”

Without properly excusing herself, she picked up the phone and stepped away from Hyunsung, speaking as she moved.

“Yes, Director Tae Joon-Seob.”

— Sorry for the late call.

“It’s okay. What’s the matter?”

— The news reached Director Tae Lee-Seob. The official report to him was scheduled for three days later,  but he probably heard it over dinner with the chairman tonight. The official report is moved to tomorrow. The departure date will also be advanced.

Minkyung replied in a calm voice.

“I understand.”

— Good. That’s all for now.

“Director.”

— Yes?

“Thank you.”

— Don’t mention it.

It was the most friendly tone she had ever heard from Tae Joon-Seob.

“Congratulations on your wedding.”

A faint laugh came through.

— I don’t think I’m in a position to be congratulated, but thank you.

“Please convey my congratulations to Team Leader Yeon Wookyung as well.”

— Will do. Thanks.

Putting her phone back in her pocket, Minkyung slowly walked back.

“What happened?”

Even from a distance, she could see the concern in Hyunsung’s eyes.

‘Is my expression that bad?’

She touched her cheek with her hand and forced a smile. Hyunsung approached her as she stood up.

“I’ve been assigned to China. I was worried about contracts and government regulations, but knowing you’re in charge puts me at ease.”

“You’ll be the head?”

“Yes. Although it was supposed to be another executive.”

“Wow, that’s impressive. Congratulations.”

Minkyung smiled broadly again.

“I might contact you frequently. Maybe even annoyingly so.”

“Anytime.”

Grateful for Hyunsung’s reassuring response, she smiled while making eye contact with him. However, her expression immediately hardened when she saw someone approaching who shouldn’t be here at this hour.

“What is it?”

Hyunsung turned and spotted Tae Lee-Seob, then looked back at Minkyung. She quickly whispered.

“Go ahead. I need to talk to him. I need to explain about the assignment. There might be some misunderstandings.”

Without waiting for his response, she walked towards Lee-Seob. He stood in the middle of the path, his gaze fixed on her.

“Director.”

Her voice tightened as she called him.

“How are you here at this hour? Did your dinner end early?”

Lee-Seob shook his head as if he couldn’t hear her.

“I heard something strange. The chairman must be mistaken.”

He was breathing heavily as if he had been running.

“As far as I know, the chairman clearly said to send an executive like Kang Minkyung. To China, to the fashion division in China… Is that right? He meant to appoint someone like you, right?”

His eyes burned with intensity. Minkyung answered calmly.

“No, I’m the one going.”

“Ah…”

Lee-Seob let out a sigh like a soft cry.

“The chairman must think highly of you. He must have pushed too hard. He probably wants to ensure smooth management of the Chinese branch without my involvement.”

He looked into the distance as if he was gathering his thoughts.

“I’ll tell him it can’t be done. I still need you. If he wants TK Fashion to be at the top while I’m the fashion director and COO, damn it… I need you by my side.”

“Please don’t do that, Director.”

“What?”

His brow furrowed instantly.

“It’s a great opportunity, and I want to go.”

“A great opportunity…”

He repeated her words with a blank expression.