Prey - Chapter 74
…Sigh.
Suhyeon exhaled inwardly, pretending to listen intently to Jeonghan as he spoke elegantly, so people wouldn’t think anything strange.
But her heart was racing uncontrollably.
After the gathering ended, the employees, who had feasted well, stood in front of the restaurant entrance.
Even though it was a company dinner, Jeonghan had ended up paying, leaving Hyunwoo at a loss for what to do.
“Just the fact that you surprised us with your visit today is already such a wonderful gesture, but you even covered our team’s dinner expenses…”
Jeonghan gave a tidy smile to the flustered Hyunwoo.
“I paid as a member of the same team working on this project together. You don’t need to feel burdened.”
“Then, thank you very much for the meal, Director.”
“Thank you for the meal, Director!”
In response to Hyunwoo’s greeting, all the employees expressed their gratitude to Jeonghan.
“Well then, see you next time.”
“Yes. I’ll see you again.”
Bowing his head to the employees who greeted him in a higher tone than usual, Jeonghan got into the waiting car.
At that moment, Suhyeon briefly made eye contact with Manager Joo, who was closing the door for her.
‘Ah… it’s been a while.’
This seemed to be the first time she had seen Manager Joo since the divorce.
Whenever Jeonghan came to the company or was at the neighboring house, he was always alone.
He might have been waiting in the parking lot, but he had never appeared in front of her.
For a moment, their eyes met, and Manager Joo, as always, maintained a poker face, giving a brief nod before walking to the driver’s seat.
“Wow… how is it that Director Do Jeonghan even has a handsome secretary?”
Suhyeon paused at Yoon Bora’s remark. When she turned to look, Yoon Bora had a beaming smile, gazing at Manager Joo as if she were enjoying a feast for the eyes.
“……”
While Suhyeon felt a sense of relief, her emotions became complicated.
No one in that place would know that Manager Joo had greeted her.
Nor that she was the ex-wife of Do Jeonghan.
“Well then, I’ll see everyone next week.”
Feeling guilty as if she were deceiving everyone for some reason, Suhyeon quickly said her farewells and turned away.
“Goodbye, Manager!”
Leaving behind the cheerful greetings, Suhyeon walked hurriedly.
Well, that’s what she thought, but perhaps due to the alcohol, it felt like her steps were unsteady.
Suhyeon slightly furrowed her brows and tried to focus, making an effort to walk straight.
‘Where is that man going today?’
As she walked towards the company to call for a chauffeur, Suhyeon wondered if Jeonghan would be coming into the neighboring house today.
She had questions she wanted to ask, but it seemed like they could wait until after she sobered up.
‘Being alone with him while drunk is risky.’
Her instincts told her so.
For now, since the business trip was over, there would soon be opportunities to ask.
As Suhyeon walked with this thought in mind, a familiar car pulled up next to her.
Screech—
Her gaze shifted to the car parked by the roadside.
Her eyes widened in surprise.
“Do Jeong… Director.”
Seeing the man inside the car, Suhyeon unconsciously began to call his name but quickly changed her address.
Jeonghan, who was rolling down the window in the back seat and looking at her, said, “Get in.”
“It’s alright. I’ll call for a chauffeur.”
While scanning the surroundings, worried that one of the employees might see, Jeonghan got out of the car and opened the door.
Suhyeon was taken aback by the sight.
As he approached, he grabbed Suhyeon’s arm.
“Director?!”
Jeonghan quietly looked down at her with his wide, dark eyes, which resembled black grapes filled with surprise.
“Wouldn’t it be better to get in the car when we’re talking?” he said. “Seol Suhyeon.”
“Ah, wait a minute…”
Without a care, Jeonghan pulled her into the car.
Bang!
After getting into the back seat together, the car started moving.
Suhyeon sat next to Jeonghan, frowning.
‘I was barely keeping the effects of the alcohol at bay.’
As she stepped back into the car after catching a breath of fresh air, the alcohol buzz that seemed to ease momentarily came rushing back.
She hadn’t planned on running into Do Jeonghan today, but now she found herself helplessly caught.
In this situation where her intoxication was rising, Jeonghan looked down at her flushed face and said,
“You have something you want to say, so go ahead.”
