“This is…”

“Besides these, there’s no shortage of newspapers asking for interviews with me. In fact, I’ve received so many requests from all over the world that I can’t count them. Since all eyes are on me right now, especially after I got married, it was necessary to clarify which companies I intend to invest in. Timing is critical in investing, and being in the spotlight ensures maximum impact. So I decided to give an interview. Naturally, I chose the most trustworthy newspaper and scheduled an interview with Jo Dong-sik, who won a journalism award last year. As you know, my time is extremely limited.

“…….”

‘So, this was just a coincidence too?’

Soo-min felt like she was under a spell. When coincidences piled up like this, it left her no room to think rationally and made her undoubtedly suspicious of the other person. Not knowing what to do, she bit her lips nervously.

“Now it’s my turn to ask – why did you rush here, sweating and out of breath?”

“That’s…”

She couldn’t say that Jo Dong-sik was the reporter who first wrote about the death of her first love. And even more, she couldn’t admit that her suspicion was driven by how much Yuhyeon resembled him, which led her to seek out the reporter.

“If it’s something you can’t tell me, then I have no interest in hearing it.”

“I see…”

Embarrassed, Soo-min looked away. Yuhyeon held her chin lightly and looked back at him. His eyes wavered slightly.

“But…”

“W-Why?”

Her hand shook as his skin brushed against hers. Her heart pounded loudly in her chest.

“Do you know how sexy you look right now?”

“W-What…? I’m just sweating…”

“Exactly. Makes me want to pant.”

“…!”

He suddenly grabbed her waist and brought his lips close to hers.

“I have about an hour before the next meeting.”

His lips curled into a wicked, suggestive smile.

***

Thud, thud—
Her body bumped against the desk.

There were other sounds that embarrassed her – wet, sloshing sounds every time he moved in and out of her.

A small cry escaped her lips. The bra that hung loosely from her chest trembled with every movement. Fresh moisture trickled down her thighs, dampening the already soaked area between her legs.

“Ah… Ah!”

A faint, knowing smile spread across his lips, his face flushed with desire. Soo-min’s heart raced as he removed her bra, exposing her completely. He leaned forward and bit her sensitive n*pple before sucking on her br*asts with unbridled intensity.

“Ah!” His lips remained fixed on her n*pple, gently nibbling it between his teeth. Each time sent a shiver coursing through her entire body. Her blood felt as though it were boiling. Every touch of his tongue ignited her skin like fire.
“Haa…”
“Mm…”
He circled her *reola with his tongue, causing her chest to quiver. Her pink n*pple, glistening with his saliva, stood firm. Soo-min’s thighs parted widely. Yuhyeon withdrew from inside her and began to press firmly against her cl*toris.
“Ahh… Ahhh…”

Their lower bodies, pressed tightly together, tingled with sensation. His fully *rect p*nis radiated heat as if on the verge of release.

The sticky mixture of his prec*m and Soo-min’s *rousal created an intensely intimate mess. He spread her legs wide and at the same moment their lips met in a deep kiss.

His tongue explored her mouth, brushing and sucking gently, sending electric shivers through her entire body.

Then, with a firm thrust, he entered her. Instinctively finding the spot that made her respond, he moved his hips with precision.

He shifted and pressed from different angles, driving into her with a focused rhythm. Their breaths mingled in heated gasps, their lips barely parted.

“Ah… haa…”

The slick, wet sounds echoed with every movement. Even the slightest movement soaked her, making it easy for him to slip in and out.

It felt as if her insides were about to give way. He moved in and out of her most sensitive spot with relentless focus, and Soo-min felt her vision blur, her eyes threatening to roll back from the overwhelming sensation.

He moved his hips wildly, the force of his thrusts so intense that the desk beneath them rattled as if it might break.

“Ahh! Aahh!! Nngh…”

Flashes of light exploded before her eyes. At the same time, a wave of heat surged from deep inside her. Soo-min’s chest heaved uncontrollably.

He continued to move his hips, grinding his *rection into her again and again. Soo-min moaned uncontrollably, her pleasure so intense it made her hair stand on end.

“Five more minutes.”

“Ah…”

He kept announcing the time. How he had the presence of mind to check a watch during s*x – she couldn’t understand.

What a strange man.

After he said there were five minutes left, his movements became even faster. It felt as if they were finally reaching the end.

His thrusts, now chasing the climax, became more intense. With a loud, jarring sound, his hips bucked sharply and he cl*maxed deep inside her.

Panting, out of breath, she could barely think straight. His release poured down her thighs, but she didn’t have the strength to wipe it away.

Then she felt something soft touch her underneath. Turning her head, she saw him pull out a handkerchief and carefully clean between her legs.

It was an expensive silk handkerchief… far too luxurious to wipe away something so indecent.

“Two more minutes.”

“Yes…”

He threw the handkerchief, now stained with his s*men, into the trash and quickly helped Soo-min get dressed. Then he straightened his own disheveled clothes.

Unlike Soo-min, who was drenched in sweat, he looked perfectly composed – immaculate, not a trace out of place.

Unlike Soo-min, who was drenched in sweat, he looked immaculate – not a single thing was out of place.

“Take a shower and come down. You probably need some more rest.”

Yuhyeon left the suite, leaving Soo-min alone. When the door closed with a soft click, she collapsed on the sofa as if her strength had failed her.

“Was it a perfect lie? Or just a coincidence? Either way, I’m the one who has to find out.”

Soo-min opened her phone and searched for reporter Jo Dong-sik’s number. But before she could dial it, she noticed that she had already received a message from him.

[Ms. Han Soo-min, I’m sorry. I was so distracted yesterday that I only saw your message now. I think I’m free today, so shall we meet at the place where we were supposed to meet yesterday?]

[Yes, I wanted to see you too].

Soo-min walked into the bathroom.

***

She met reporter Jo Dong-sik at the place where their meeting had been postponed for a day.

“Hello, I’m Han Soo-min.”

“We went to the same school, right? Let’s just talk casually as seniors and juniors.”

“I would prefer that too.”

“I’m really sorry that I stood you up yesterday without calling. I suddenly had an interview scheduled with a high-profile person and didn’t have time to get back to you.”

“I saw today’s headline. You interviewed Beom Yuhyeon.”

Her senior’s eyes widened.

“You know that guy? Well, that makes sense – he’s quite a famous figure.”

“I know him very well. He’s my husband.”

“W-What? H-Husband? Did you just say husband?”

Her senior looked like he was going to jump out of his seat in shock.

“As I thought, Yeon-joo didn’t tell you.”

“W-Wait a second… I went to the Clitie Hotel for the interview yesterday, right? One of the co-CEOs of that hotel is the granddaughter of the Jaewon Group… Gasp of course! That name, Han Soo-min! I just thought it was someone with the same name. Wow, this is something! It turns out that you are the real celebrity interview subject here!”

“I wouldn’t say that…”

“Why not? You’re the woman that Beom Yuhyeon – the mysterious and elusive Beom Yuhyeon – fell in love with at first sight. Ah… he really has good taste.”

“That’s… not exactly the kind of comment I was hoping for.”

“Right, sorry – my head is still spinning. So, you said you were curious about that fire incident five years ago, right?”

“Yes.”

“It was a long time ago, so I’m not sure how helpful I can be… but what exactly do you want to know?”

Just then their coffee arrived. Soo-min took a sip. Her nerves began to show.

Her senior waited quietly, giving Soo-min time to speak when she was ready.

“Ji Junhwan. He was one of the people who died in the fire. Do you remember him?”

“…!”

Her senior’s hand froze in the air holding the coffee cup. Judging by his expression, it was a name he recognized.

“So you do remember.”

“Of course I do. I saw him die with my own eyes. I even compared his ID to confirm it. But how do you know his name…”

“If there’s something going on, you don’t have to tell me. However, if there’s anything I can do to help, I’m willing to help.”

“Since you said you saw Si Junhwan yourself, there’s no point in beating around the bush. Didn’t my husband seem strange to you?”

“How could he not? The two of them look so much alike…”

Her senior remembered everything clearly.

Soo-min took a deep breath. Now that she had the chance to hear directly from the person who had covered the fire that day, her fingertips trembled.

Her senior seemed to get lost in the memories of that time for a moment.