Chatting with his friends, Jung Ji-hun brings up a specific company. Hyeon Planning. The guys quickly recognize it as a top advertising agency. Skipping past the small talk, Ji-hun asks if they managed to find anything. Setting his phone down, a dark and predatory smirk flashes across his face. He smoothly lets them know he already tracked her down.
She works there as an assistant manager. His friends are totally stunned, calling his tracking methods downright scary. Ji-hun just leans back. Turns out he sat at their table yesterday and has already perfectly calculated his very next move. His friends are absolutely losing their minds over this. One guy yells out in shock. The ice-cold Jung Ji-hun, spending actual money on a brand-new woman.
They realize this intense reaction is completely abnormal. It is definitely not just about the money. This woman is entirely different. Completely ignoring them, Ji-hun calmly asks for her exact job title. The friend explains that being an assistant manager at a top-tier place like Hyeon Planning is solid, meaning she is probably in her early thirties. But Ji-hun sharply cuts him off.
He clarifies he does not care about her age, but the day of the week. Today is Saturday, so she definitely will not be at work. Taking a sip of his drink, a rather dark expression crosses Jung Ji-hun's face. His plan is set, and it kicks off first thing Monday. Watching in pure disbelief, one friend actually mutters a quick prayer for this totally unsuspecting girl, because when Ji-hun gets this fixated on someone, things get serious.
A massive, gleaming office tower waits on that dreaded Monday morning. Meanwhile, his target blindly stumbles through the city streets, tightly clutching an iced coffee. She looks completely wiped out, grumbling to herself about the packed morning subway and a lingering Friday hangover. After a rough weekend that felt completely endless, Gong So-hyun stands there, staring up at her massive office building.
She forces a fake smile, but inside she is just cursing how badly Mondays suck. Stepping inside, her super energetic junior Yeon-ju instantly rushes over to greet her. Yeon-ju heavily praises So-hyun for taking the train, calling her the ultimate model employee. Then she loudly gushes over So-hyun's flawlessly clear skin despite all her constant overtime. So-hyun smirks, playfully offering to share her secret dermatologist.
Yeon-ju gets completely ecstatic, having zero clue her boss is actively being hunted by a dangerously powerful guy. Suddenly, screaming tires completely shatter the quiet morning air. An absolutely jaw-dropping Bugatti Chiron violently pulls up to the building, and the whole lobby just instantly loses its mind. People start frantically snapping pictures, excitedly buzzing, and guessing some massive A-list celebrity just arrived.
So-hyun can only stare, completely stunned by the insane supercar. Then the heavy door opens. A mysterious guy in dark sunglasses steps out, moving with an unshakable confidence that demands total attention. So-hyun is deeply captivated, whispering, "Wow," just under her breath. She has absolutely no clue she caused this entire crazy spectacle. Heading in for work, Assistant Manager Gong So-hyun finds herself totally captivated.
A man carrying an almost unreal, heavy presence struts right by, looking like he just walked straight out of a high-end luxury commercial. She totally loses herself in the view, figuring it is a nice little reward for surviving that awful morning commute. But the sweet daydream ends fast. Shaking her head with a soft smile, So-hyun refocuses on the long day ahead.
She has a major meeting and cannot afford any distractions today, no matter how ridiculously pleasant. With renewed purpose, she heads into the office. As the crowd loudly buzzes, a smooth, deep voice suddenly cuts through the air, and Gong So-hyun goes completely frozen. She absolutely recognizes that voice. Slowly, the mysterious man pulls off his dark sunglasses, revealing his face. He flashes a dangerously smug smile and asks if she lost sleep over him.
So-hyun is totally floored, staring right into his unforgettable gray eyes. Memories of one seriously intimate night come rushing back and her breath catches. He leans in closer. His tone leaves zero room for argument, and he promises that if she forgot what happened between them, he is not letting it slide. Pure panic sets in as everything suddenly clicks.
So-hyun realizes that he is the rookie from the karaoke bar. The sheer shock sends her stumbling backward, her drink sloshing around. Her mind is racing. What on earth is he doing here? But he gives her zero time to think. Looking totally determined, he stalks toward her, each heavy step matching her rising fear. Before she can even breathe, he grabs her, pulling her right up against him.
He leans close, saying it is nice to finally see her in daylight. His tight grip leaves zero room for escape. Getting even closer, his voice drops to a low whisper against her skin. He tells her she is even more stunning in person. Before Gong So-hyun can even process those words, he closes the tiny gap between them. A massive jolt of shock shoots right through her.
The whole crowd gasps. One of her own junior employees just stares in absolute disbelief, realizing the assistant manager is right there. Pinned up against him in front of a whole crowd, So-hyun's face burns with total humiliation. Trapped in his iron grip, all she can manage is an incredibly weak plea for him to stop. Totally flustered and cornered, Gong So-hyun demands to know if he has completely lost his mind.
But the guy just flashes a smug grin, completely brushing off her panic. He leans right in, complimenting her amazing voice instead. That just throws her off even worse. Meanwhile, her junior employee is absolutely eating this up, watching all the real-life drama unfold. His grip just tightens, a crystal-clear sign he is not letting go. One single terrifying thought rushes right through So-hyun's head.
She is absolutely screwed. Before Gong So-hyun can even process what is happening, Jung Ji-hun grabs her wrist and demands she come along. She struggles against his grip, but he does not budge. Totally annoyed, she asks where he is dragging her. Honestly, her brain is just begging for an escape from this planet. He pulls her away without another word, marching right past her stunned co-workers.
So-hyun is furious. Even her own parents do not know about her private business. Yet this random guy has the sheer nerve to make a huge scene at her office. Just when So-hyun thinks things cannot possibly get worse, he struts right into her actual office, loudly demanding to see her. He announces to the entire room that he is looking for the Gong So-hyun who spent a very special Friday night with him.
The office goes completely silent. Every head snaps in her direction, and So-hyun's brain just short-circuits. Her hard-earned promotion is on the line here. Her manager completely loses it, screaming at her for causing such a massive scandal. Utterly humiliated, So-hyun knows she has to get rid of Ji-hun immediately, otherwise her entire career is totally toast. So-hyun finally snaps, grabbing the troublemaker by his shirt.