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Suin firmly retracted the resignation letter in front of her, meeting Kim Seoncheolâs turbulent gaze without wavering.
"An internal investigation has already been scheduled regarding Director Choi Gwangseonâs corruption, but you are merely his divorced ex-wife, and you voluntarily reported the illegally acquired land, didnât you?"
"But Chairman Wooâ¦."
"I understand itâs humiliating. But please, donât resign in disgrace like this."
Her stance was unwavering.
"Iâm well aware of everything youâve done for Hyesung Group. If not for you, Hyesung wouldnât be where it is todayâwhether it was when the previous chairman suddenly passed away or when an inexperienced person like me took this seat."
"Chairman Wooâ¦."
"So, please, stay and protect Hyesung until your official retirement. Let me see you off with the gratitude you deserve."
"Chairman Woo⦠Ha, I really have no face left to show youâ¦."
Kim Seoncheolâs nose wrinkled deeply as he listened to Woo Ilhwaâs heartfelt plea, her sincerity utterly devoid of pretense.
"Tâ¦thank youâ¦."
The tears he had desperately held back finally spilled over, his trembling hands falling onto his lap in resignation.
***
Hyesung Groupâs anniversary had arrived.
While it was a day off for most office workersâexcept for the site construction workers who had tight schedulesâSuin had no such luxury.
"Mom! Weâre out of packaging boxes. Where are they?"
"In the storage room!"
Jin Sukyung, overwhelmed with preparing macarons for the anniversary eventâs meal truck, was working tirelessly, and Suin was just as busy helping her.
"Iâll go get them, Mother! Just tell me where the storage room is!"
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