Serendipity

Chapter 14: Scattered papers

"And as you can see, Gentlemen, our international branch is also being flattened and widened to maximize the running of the business in order to incorporate our new brands and the companies we are aiming to accommodate. I feel that the more skilled teams we have, the more efficient the organization will be." Dosan explained professionally as he pointed over papers as the two men in suits nodded impressively at his concept.

Dosan saw him the moment he came on his radar, watching carefully from the corner of his eye while keeping a cool business tone.

Kim Yongsan sat at the opposite side of the restaurant, close enough to listen but far enough to be overlooked.

Dosan waited and waited but nothing came, only the quick wink he was given by Yongsan as he passed him to leave.

"Gaesaekki-ya." Dosan left with a frown, cursing under his breath.

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"Dalmi-ya, your dress came for this evening and a bouquet arrived this morning." Halmeoni announced as she followed Dalmi upstairs.

"Ne.. Gomapseumnida, Halmeoni. Is my dress in my room?" Dalmi asked as she rushed up the stairs.

"Ye, bag and everything ready for office." Halmeoni sang as she watched Dalmi grab the bags and dress as she swiftly went to leave the room again.

"Ah, Dalmi-ya. There's a phone in the flowers. I left it in the kitchen, jakkaman let me get it for you.."

"I don't have time, Halmeoni. Maybe later." Dalmi excused herself, kissing Halmeoni in the cheek.

Having to run to the office to finish some errands before going straight to Chulsan's birthday was surely making Dalmi exhausted.

"What a long day it is."

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"Sajangnim, is it okay if I finish for the day? I did mention that appointment I have-" Dosan's secretary offered as she stepped into his office.

"Ne. Have a good afternoon." Dosan brushed off as he let her go, somewhat glad he wouldn't have to keep up with all the niceties as she continued to flirt with him every chance she got.

"Ne, Sajangnim. Congratulate Chulsan-nim a happy birthday for me." She smiled sweetly before leaving.

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"Any mail?" Dalmi called her secretary as she rushed through to her office.

"Just this, Sajangnim." Secretary Shin handed Dalmi a note.

Taking the card she lazily scanned it.

Change of plan. Yongsan didn't make a move. Meet me at my penthouse 7pm
-Nam Dosan

"Oh. A card from him? Jinjja?"

Without a second thought, she threw the card aside and consulted her clock, 4:45pm.

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"Oh Dalmi-ya, you're here." Saha noted as she went to greet Dalmi who had just arrived.

"Tell me what I need to do." Dalmi demanded, checking through her pile of errands that had seemed to have mounted over the few days she hadn't been fully in work mode.

"Are you coming to Chulsanie's birthday tonight?" her best friend excitedly asked.

"You know I am. Which leads me to ask, why is he having such a big event?"

"Something to do with his grandfather? Though no doubt we will be leaving later on to go to a few bars," Saha babbled on as Dalmi tried to listen.

"Good to know. Now tell me what I missed out?"