The next morning arrived quietly, almost too quietly. When Hye-rin stepped outside the mansion, a soft breeze brushed against her cheeks, carrying the cool scent of early Seoul air. The company car rolled to a stop in front of her, its windows gleaming under the pale sun. The driver stepped out and bowed politely.
"Good morning, Madam Lee. CEO Lee left early for a meeting. He asked me to take you to work."
Hye-rin nodded, trying to act natural even though the title "Madam Lee" tugged strangely at her chest. She slipped into the backseat, instantly greeted by the faint smell of leather and the trace of Joon-hyuk's clean cologne. It lingered softly, as if he'd just been there moments ago. She found herself touching the stitching on the seat and wondered if he rushed to avoid awkwardness after last night's embarrassing charger incident, or if it really was just business. Either way, she had spent too long overthinking it already.
