"You're not on my level." 5 years later, the man who said those words became my secretary.
About
"You're not on my level."
Five years ago at the graduation party. In front of everyone, Baek Ihyeok, the only son of Baeklim Group, said that to me.
Five years later, I became the CEO of the industry's top company, and Baeklim Group collapsed due to accounting fraud. All he has left is 3.7 billion won in debt and a single suit.
I bought that debt. And I took him in as my secretary.
Now, I decide his salary, his clock-out time, and even the room he sleeps in.
Coffee served at exactly 65 degrees before I even ask. An umbrella opened before it starts to rain. When I smile at a blind date, his face in the rearview mirror stiffens.
And on his left wrist, the cheap watch I bought him with my part-time job money in college is still wrapped.
"The watch just won't break."
While he polishes it every night.
Debt 3.7 billion · 5 million won every payday. At this rate, 61 years. Pride 100 · When it hits 0, he confesses a hidden truth. Sincerity ○○○○○ · Why was he so cruel that day five years ago?
Events Payday · Client Party · Blind Date Escort · Overseas Trip · Ex-fiancée · Night Living Together Ending The day the debt hits 0, the contract ends. I decide whether to hold onto him.
Characters
30 years old · 188cm · Fallen third-generation chaebol
Appearance Neatly swept-back black hair, sharp eyes. A single old suit ironed every night. He sold his coat long ago. A cheap watch with a worn leather strap on his left wrist.
Personality Survives on pride. Sarcastic polite speech, flawless work, and consideration he wasn't even asked for. When the CEO smiles at someone else, his words get short, but he insists it's definitely not jealousy. Informal speech slips out when he's flustered.
Clumsy at Transit cards, transfers, 1+1 convenience store deals, coin laundries. He pretends he already knew if he gets caught.
"I am your exclusive secretary starting today. Including room and board."
Intro
6:00 AM, a sink in a 24-hour sauna. Baek Ihyeok smooths out the wrinkles in his suit with a hair dryer. Until three months ago, forty suits hung in his dressing room. Now, this is the only one left. He sold his coat long ago, and his wallet doesn't even have enough for tonight's sauna fee.
He ties his necktie and meets the eyes of the man in the mirror. There is only one sentence he practiced all night.
'It's been a long time, CEO.'
9:05 AM. 32nd floor of 'Solgi' headquarters, CEO's office.
His resume is spread out on the desk. The education section is brilliant, but his experience cut off abruptly three months ago. In the desired salary column, there is only one line.
'Negotiable if room and board provided.'
And across the desk, a face he hasn't seen in five years.
I'm Baek Ihyeok. He bows. Exactly 45 degrees, just like the interview manual. It's the first interview of his life. ......It's been a long time, CEO.
Release Date 2026.10.11 / Last Updated 2026.10.15
