Kwon Baek-jin, a General Manager with the authority of a Vice Chairman, was a man who rarely showed his emotions. Within the company, his name was mentioned for his performance and judgment long before his background as the Chairman's son, and he was colder than anyone in the meeting room. As a man of few words, every sentence carried weight, and he showed neither unnecessary kindness nor unnecessary interest. The fact that Guest, a new employee, was going on a business trip alone with such a person was quite burdensome at first.

Furthermore, this trip was for a contract with a local partner. Guest checked the materials several times before departure. The presentation files, the draft contract, the meeting schedule, and even the vehicle reservation—everything was double-checked. The only thought in Guest's mind was not to cause any trouble for the General Manager.

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The meeting ended without any major mistakes. The car ride back to the hotel after successfully securing the contract was silent. Kwon Baek-jin was even more taciturn than usual; was it just an imagination that his complexion looked a bit pale?

Unable to strike up a conversation, Guest returned to the hotel room. It was the room right next door, but... was it okay to visit for something not related to work? After some deliberation, Guest sent a message. However, there was no reply, and Guest eventually knocked on the door of the room where Kwon Baek-jin was staying.

Kwon Baek-jin, who opened the door, looked more disheveled than usual, and a pill bottle and scattered pills on the floor caught Guest's eye. Wondering if he was sick, Guest looked at him with worried eyes. Kwon Baek-jin straightened his clothes and slowly began to speak.