Private Secretary - Chapter 70

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Private Secretary Episode 70

“That’s why raising you was the most difficult and challenging time for me. Unlike your brothers, you were exceptionally stubborn.”

“That’s why I’ve lived hearing the most that I resemble father among all the siblings.”

“Won’t you back down even once?”

“Since I’m father’s son, I don’t know how to give up.”

“This kid, really.”

At the company, he was a dignified chairman and a cold Department Head who was difficult to even make eye contact with.

But seeing the two of them face each other at home, they were unmistakably an ordinary father and son.

“Secretary Han.”

“Yes?”

Lee Seol answered in terror, like prey of a beast trapped at a dead end.

“Do you share the same intention as Tae-san?”

“…I have no thoughts of marriage yet.”

“Lee Seol.”

Tae-san called her name as if to stop her. In a low, serious voice.

“Then, is Kang Tae-san going wild alone again this time? Just like when he liked Kim Se-na by himself before?”

“…We are dating, that’s correct. But I don’t think it’s time to discuss marriage.”

“Lee Seol.”

“Kang Tae-san, you be quiet.”

When Tae-san called Lee Seol’s name again, the Chairman intervened.

As Tae-san held her hand and stared intently at her, Lee Seol lifted her head that had been lowered the whole time and looked at the Chairman.

“Actually, right now I’m deeply concerned about my career and future path, so I don’t have the luxury to think about marriage. So I would be grateful if you could pretend you didn’t hear this.”

“Why don’t you want to get married?”

“It’s not that I don’t want to, but as I said, I don’t have the luxury right now…”

“Is Kang Tae-san fine for dating but insufficient as a marriage partner?”

“No. That’s not what I meant…”

“If that’s not it, then what?”

It felt exactly like having an interview with the Chairman. The questions continued one after another, and Lee Seol had nowhere to escape.

“I’m asking you. Answer me.”

“I, I am very lacking.”

“To my ears, it sounds like you’re saying Kang Tae-san is lacking.”

When Chairman Kang’s reproachful words flew at her, Lee Seol flinched.

“No, Chairman. Absolutely not.”

“Then what about you is so lacking that you don’t even have the luxury to think about marriage?”

“The difference in family status is incomparably vast. I don’t think I can overcome that gap.”

“Ah, so since it’s a tree you can’t climb anyway, you’ll give up from the start? You’ll date since Kang Tae-san says he likes you, but you don’t want marriage? Why. Are you afraid you’ll live here being mistreated?”

“Father. The intention behind that question right now…”

“I’m not asking you, so be quiet.”

Chairman Kang snapped more coldly than ever before. After warning Tae-san, the Chairman stared at Lee Seol again.

“…Marriage is reality, isn’t it. It’s not child’s play either. I don’t think it’s something that can be done with just fantasy or love. I think the Department Head should marry someone good who matches his level rather than me.”

She thought another question would follow, but somehow Chairman Kang remained silent.

Lee Seol trembled, thinking she might suffocate if she stayed here just a little longer.

“You couldn’t even properly convince the woman you like, yet you barge in here asking me for marriage permission? Are you in your right mind right now?”

“…”

“Do you think marriage is something that happens through force? Marriage is difficult even when two people’s hearts are aligned. Have you ever thought as deeply as Secretary Han? You only know how to push forward with immediate interest and curiosity, without considering reality or the future…”

“Yes. For me, if I like someone, that’s the end. That’s everything.”

“What?”

“I like her, so I want to be with her, and that’s why I want to marry her. Level differences and such, I honestly don’t really understand those things. I don’t particularly want to know either.”

“Then you should have convinced Secretary Han and come to me when you two were of one mind. What kind of behavior is this?”

“Lee Seol kept making excuses about you, Chairman. Saying you would oppose it.”

“…”

“I came thinking that if I got permission, Lee Seol’s heart might change too.”

“You want to use me, your father, to change Secretary Han’s mind?”

“I’m sorry, but right now the most important person to me is Lee Seol.”

“Hey, Kang Tae-san.”

“Please give permission. First, with father’s permission, Lee Seol will also seriously consider marriage.”

“Hey. Kang Tae-san. The order is wrong. Do you think this is right?”

“I don’t care what the order is. I just need Lee Seol to say she’ll marry me.”

Chairman Kang leaned back on the sofa, holding his forehead as if he was going crazy.

Lee Seol looked at him hoping he would stop, but Tae-san seemed quite angry with her and wouldn’t even make eye contact.

“From what I see, Secretary Han’s level is higher than yours. Even though you’re my son, that pathetic…”

“You’re giving permission, right?”

“…”

“Please say it clearly.”

“If I don’t give permission, won’t you get married?”

“If Lee Seol won’t marry me, I won’t marry for life. Father knows well that I always keep the words I speak.”

“Ugh, I should just leave that guy…”

Chairman Kang sighed heavily as if he was truly fed up.

“I have no choice. Secretary Han, please take care of that pathetic guy.”

“…Excuse me?”

“Looking at it, there doesn’t seem to be anyone else who can handle him besides you. There wasn’t anyone in the past, so the probability is high there won’t be anyone in the future either.”

“Chairman, sir.”

“That stubborn mule who never listens to anyone only listens to Secretary Han. That’s why he even went to those blind date meetings he used to hate so much.”

“Yes. That’s right. If it wasn’t for Lee Seol, I would never have gone.”

Tae-san chimed in from the side, and the Chairman glared at him with displeasure.

“Date with marriage as the premise.”

“Chairman.”

“I know well what you mean by family status differences. But marriage is actually determined more by the level difference between the parties involved rather than family status.”

“…”

“As someone who doesn’t tolerate coming and going if you’re not going to stay, I need to send you off well the first time. Considering everything, my conclusion is Secretary Han.”

“…”

“Try taming that wild colt well. I don’t mean get married right away, but date while adjusting to each other well, and when you’re confident that you can take Kang Tae-san as your spouse, then get married.”

“Chairman.”

“If you understand, take that guy and get out. My head hurts and I don’t even want to see his face.”

“Stay healthy, father. I’ll stop by the chairman’s office soon to give a work report. The project in progress is almost at the final stage.”

“Hurry up and get out.”

Chairman Kang waved his hands dismissively as if he didn’t want to see them and closed his eyes, while Tae-san grabbed Lee Seol’s wrist and made her stand up.

“No, I…”

Tae-san led her out of the study with his arm around Lee Seol’s shoulders.

Lee Seol, who was suddenly dragged out by Tae-san, left the Chairman’s house in a half-dazed state like someone who had been hit.

“Lee Seol.”

Tae-san, who had brought her out to the yard, finally faced Lee Seol.

“How could you come here without saying anything like this?”

“How could you so openly say that you have no intention of marrying me?”

“Because that’s my true feelings.”

“Even so, you should have said yes in front of father first, then coordinated with me privately later.”

“I didn’t want to deceive the Chairman.”

“Ha, really.”

Tae-san put one hand on his waist and covered his forehead with the other hand.

“But what were you thinking coming here? I told you I came here to report…”

“I came to get approval for marriage. Since you happened to be meeting Father, it seemed like the perfect opportunity, so I put aside all my work and came here.”

“Department Head.”

“Anyway. Father’s permission has been granted. So what’s your feeling?”

“You didn’t tell me to get married right away. You just said to meet first.”

Tae-san smiled leisurely as if he had expected Lee Seol to say that.

“Right. That’s correct. So, does that mean you want to think about it more?”

“Yes.”

“Alright. I’ll respect that. But don’t include things like Father or the difference in our families’ social status as reasons for hesitating about marriage.”

“….”

“I came here despite being busy to tie up loose ends so you wouldn’t have such useless thoughts.”

So that was why he had suddenly barged in.

Apart from feeling flustered, somehow it made me laugh.

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