Secretary Kim’s shoulders slouched at Han-Yeol’s words.

Han-Yeol looked at the man with eyes full of pity, ‘I’m sorry, but I don’t have anything to tell them nor do I have a reason to meet them. It’s really obvious what they’re going to say, so I don’t have the time or energy to waste on them…’

“Ah… I understand. Then, I wish you a pleasant rest,” Secretary Kim said with a bow.

“Ah, you too.”

“Thank you, Han-Yeol-nim.”

Secretary Kim was going through the most difficult time of his life while working for Han-Yeol, but he knew that he did not deserve to be beside Han-Yeol if he could not overcome this tribulation.

Han-Yeol was paying his employees quite well, and he planned to give them bigger tasks in the future as well. Secretary Kim knew all of this, so he understood that he had to prove himself to gain even more trust from Han-Yeol in the future.

Moreover, the economy was in a bad state these days, and there were many people willing to work if given the chance. Secretary Kim couldn't afford to lose his position to them.

***

The next day, Han-Yeol enjoyed a simple breakfast of French toast and an Americano. Usually, he would have a standard Korean breakfast, but occasionally he craved a Western-style meal too.

As he savored his well-toasted French toast, a thought suddenly crossed his mind.

"Albert," he called out to his trusty old butler.

"Yes, Han-Yeol-nim?" Albert responded.

"We have quite a large...