Prey (Lee Seohan) - Chapter 121
“The Director clearly stated from day one that the contract was secured because of Manager Seol. It’s not exactly a lie, and thanks to you, our company landed a major project. That achievement doesn’t just disappear.”
Hyunwoo calmly explained as he pushed up his glasses.
“……”
Suhyeon quietly listened to him.
Hyunwoo smiled and added,
“I think Manager Seol Suhyeon couldn’t have done otherwise. Besides… there’s no need to reveal such personal matters if you don’t have to.”
Suhyeon, who had been watching him silently, finally spoke.
“So, you’re just going to let it go?”
Hyunwoo shrugged.
“Divorce isn’t a big deal these days, is it? Everyone goes through it. It’s just personal business.”
Hyunwoo’s nonchalant smile made Suhyeon feel an unexpected wave of relief.
As the tension in her tightly clenched shoulders eased, she realized just how much stress she had been carrying.
…Even though I told myself I could handle it, I was scared deep down.
For Suhyeon, the company wasn’t just a place to work; it represented a fresh start. She had already grown attached to her colleagues like Hyunwoo and Bora.
It was only now that she understood how afraid she was of being forced to leave.
Her shoulders, which had been rigid with tension, slowly began to relax.
Hyunwoo, with a much lighter expression, spoke to Suhyeon.
“I’ve already advised Employee Yoon Bora to be cautious with her words, and of course, she agreed. So if you were threatened by that person earlier, don’t worry about it. The rumors won’t spread.”
“……”
Suhyeon looked at Hyunwoo.
Manager Jung Hyunwoo was a better person than she had expected.
Suhyeon’s heart warmed. She had always known he was a good person, but she hadn’t expected him to be so considerate and protective in a situation like this.
Maybe it was because she had just encountered the venomous Seol Hana.
Having lived without anyone to rely on, hearing someone so naturally take her side was both unfamiliar and deeply appreciated.
Her eyes began to sting with the threat of tears, so Suhyeon quickly lowered her head.
“……Thank you, Manager.”
“No need to thank me. Manager Seol is a blessing to our team, to our company. I’m gaining quite a lot from her, so it’s only natural. I know how to crunch numbers, too.”
Hyunwoo smiled with a hint of mischief.
Suhyeon felt his thoughtfulness even more, and it made her even more grateful.
“There’s still a reason to thank you.”
“I told you, there’s no need for that. Come on, let’s go inside.”
Hyunwoo awkwardly opened the meeting room door and stepped out first.
Suhyeon silently watched his back as he walked into the office.
‘So, he was anxiously waiting in front of the office just to say that.’
She exhaled softly and, as she walked toward her desk, her eyes met Bora’s.
Bora, with a resolute expression, made a motion of zipping her lips.
I won’t say a word!
Suhyeon’s gaze softened at her determined, reassuring look. She gave a slight nod, and a small smile appeared on her lips.
* * * * *
A man was causing a scene at the corporate loan office.
“They won’t approve the loan?! Why?!”
People shot annoyed glances at the loudly shouting man. His face was flushed with anger, and his eyes gleamed with fury as he glared at the window clerk.
“Don’t you know who I am?! I’m Seol Hee-nam, the father-in-law of that Cheonkyung Do Jeonghan! My daughter is married into the Cheonkyung family, and you dare refuse me a loan?! Get the branch manager out here, now!”
Waving his disheveled hair menacingly, Seol Hee-nam threatened, but the clerk remained unimpressed, only wearing a displeased expression.
“Do you even know how much money you’ve borrowed from us so far?”
“What?!”
Seol Hee-nam shouted furiously.
“If your daughter is married into the Cheonkyung family, then don’t come to us, go ask your daughter for the loan! And while you’re at it, pay off the loans you’ve taken from us!”
The employee’s sarcastic remark causes veins to bulge at Seol Hee-nam’s temples.
“You… you bastard! When were you ever trying to suck up to me, and now you treat me like this?! My daughter just had a brief divorce, that’s all! Do Jeonghan is living next door to her now! It’s only a matter of time before they get back together, you hear me?!”
