The news dropped right before lunch break.
Mina was halfway through replying to an email when Emily's voice came through the office speakers. "All staff assigned to the annual investor gala preparation team, please check your inbox for detailed instructions."
A new email pinged. Mina clicked.
Subject: Investor Gala 2025
Executive Department Staff Assignment
To: Miss Kang Mina
Duties: Guest coordination, backstage communication with media team, and assisting CEO office as required.
Annie immediately swiveled her chair. "What did you get?"
Mina turned her monitor for her to see. Annie let out a dramatic gasp. "Oh my god. You're basically part of the royal entourage."
"Don't say that!" Mina groaned, burying her face in her hands. "What if I mess up in front of him? What if I drop a drink? What if I breathe wrong?"
Junho looked up from his computer, deadpan. "Then we'll attend your funeral. With respect." Mina threw a pen cap at him. Annie laughed so hard she snorted.
