Chapter 77
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 77
Chapter Title: May's Apology
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In the spacious conference room of the towering KA Entertainment building.
"We're truly sorry for putting you through this inconvenience!"
Chay May and all the executives bowed deeply to Geum Taeyang in apology.
It was a perfect 90-degree bow—so crisp that anyone watching might mistake Taeyang for the boss of some organization.
"Ugh... Why me..."
Amid them stood one dissatisfied woman.
She was the trainee candidate who had received Chay May's business card.
A beautiful elf-type named Seherian, with purple hair and perky upright ears.
She felt wronged.
She had assumed the executives' lavish treatment was solely because she carried the president's business card.
Wasn't it blameless to receive such hospitality based on a misunderstanding?
"I'm fine, really."
Whoa... My womb is quivering.
But thanks to it, she could behold the face of a true Male Lord she'd never seen before.
Seherian tucked away her minor grievance, her own body slightly dampening.
"This is a bit too much hospitality, though."
"I'm sorry. You seemed unfazed by women's stares at the gym, so I gathered all the executives... My mistake. Everyone, get out—now!!"
Whoosh—!!
At Chay May's words, the executives and Seherian hurriedly fled the conference room.
"We're truly sorry about today."
"No, really, it's fine. Getting a proper interview was a novel experience, at least."
It was the first real interview Geum Taeyang had ever had.
With only a middle school education and a high school diploma scraped together via equivalency exams, the only places he could enter were small-time companies notorious as black enterprises.
Those spots hired you on paperwork alone, of course.
Interviews were mere formalities.
Taeyang saw even this as a fresh experience.
Kind of embarrassing, though.
Still, it made him a touch ashamed to realize he'd gotten so tense in front of women, forgetting what kind of world this was.
"I'll escort you to the president's office right away."
Once the executives had left and a bit of time passed, Chay May moved to shift to the president's office.
The conference room felt too vast for just the two of them—somewhat intimidating.
Plus, the chairs were uncomfortable.
The president's office, by contrast, boasted top-tier seating, even a bed.
A shower room for freshening up if needed!
Designed to rival a luxury hotel suite, with a stunning view from the windows—it was sure to please Taeyang.
If you like it... then me too. Ahem. AHEM!!
Entertaining idle fantasies, Chay May opened the conference room door.
"Hey, Team Leader Kim. About that task I gave you..."
"Oh~ You mean this project?"
"Ah... Got an interview to attend..."
Opening the door revealed executives and trainee candidate Seherian loitering in the hallway, pretending to be busy.
"Tch... Everyone back to your posts! What kind of spectacle is this? Taeyang will be joining our company—do you plan to keep acting like bitches in heat around him?"
"President, 'bitches' is a bit..."
One executive bristled at the term.
Male Lords might love hearing it, but from another woman, it was an unbearable insult.
"Am I wrong? Taeyang is uncomfortable right now..."
"It's fine, President. Let's just go."
"...Understood. I'll apologize to the Executive Director. My words were too harsh."
"No need, President."
The atmosphere had grown so hostile it felt like a deathmatch over superiority.
Yet Taeyang's single word prompted mutual apologies and courtesy.
"This is the president's office. Do you like it? You're welcome here anytime from now on."
"Whoa..."
Entering, Taeyang was honestly stunned.
Typical president's offices had pricey but stiff decor.
To emphasize it as a workspace.
But being an entertainment company...
Chay May's office brimmed with photos of celebrities and various decorations.
A heart-shaped king bed visible in the attached room, pink wallpaper to boot.
Was this a president's office or a love hotel?
And the panoramic view from the windows—thrilling.
"This office is amazing."
"I'm glad you like it. And once more, I'm sorry!!"
Chay May bowed her head to the floor again in apology.
Huff huff♡ I'm curled up, head bowed before a Male Lord!!
She even indulged her filthy desires in the moment.
"Get up, President. I'm really fine."
"Understood."
H-He grabbed my arm!!
As Taeyang pulled her up by the arm, Chay May eyed the bedroom inside.
The room built on fantasies of one day sharing love with a Male Lord.
Was today the day it would finally be used?
Such thoughts flooded her mind.
"Shall we do the contract first?"
Taeyang's voice shattered Chay May's pink delusions.
"Yes."
Chay May pulled out the thick pre-prepared contract.
"Let me explain briefly. As you're aware, this is a standard industry contract with a base term of one year. For reasons not attributable to our company..."
She pointed out key clauses, wrapping up the overview.
"Sounds good. I'll sign."
Having heard it all, Taeyang signed right away.
He hadn't read every line, of course.
-No poison clauses. Clean as can be.
-Seems they're planning for renewal with you.
-Makes sense for someone of your caliber. You're in a league above other men.
The Enforcers in the shadows had vetted it for him.
The Wise Mother Good Wife title demanded excellence in all areas.
Legal interpretation was child's play.
Thus confirmed problem-free, Taeyang signed.
"Thank you so much, Taeyang. Once the song's ready, may I visit your place? You can record wherever's comfortable."
"Pardon?"
Taeyang blinked, uncomprehending.
He knew little of the industry, but even bad singers recorded in proper studios, right?
"Is something wrong?"
Chay May tensed at his reaction.
"No, just... Don't you need a real recording studio for that?"
"!!!"
Chay May's eyes widened at his question.
Men entering entertainment simply slapped their name on dramas, movies, or songs for easy profits.
Utter one "ah" and splice it in—done.
Women dying to spend on men devoured such content anyway.
Men made bank effortlessly in the biz.
But Taeyang was different.
Even at the gym, he seemed extraordinary...!
Working out himself, even teaching other men—he was another level.
Now demanding a studio recording!
"Do you intend to sing the full song from start to finish yourself?"
"Yeah. Isn't that normal? Maybe featuring other singers for a line or two sometimes."
"!!! Not usually, but... if that's what you want, we can prepare a studio."
"Please do."
Squish♡!!
Her womb quaking at his words, Chay May unwittingly caressed her lower belly with trembling hands.
Big Sis is my woman~
That heavenly voice from the interview echoed in her ears.
A full version of her life's greatest song...
"Th-Then I'll prepare accordingly. You should head home and rest for today. Our fault you're exhausted—please, go now."
Chay May fussed, fearing he'd fall ill from fatigue.
"I'll be off then, President."
"Y-Yes♡ Yes♡"
At his polite farewell, Chay May felt faint with bliss, grabbing the receiver.
"HR Team Leader, that idiot who guided Taeyang today? Fire her."
"Huh?"
As Taeyang turned to leave the office.
He overheard something he couldn't ignore. Firing over a guidance mix-up?
"President, I'm fine with it. Could you cancel the firing?"
Taeyang turned back to plead.
"...I'm sorry, Taeyang. I'd love to, but companies have rules. We don't need idiots who can't recognize excellence like you. One small flaw can topple a firm."
But Chay May was adamant.
She was the president—couldn't coddle screw-ups.
Especially not with a Male Lord involved!!
"President, come on. Fired over one mistake?"
Taeyang knew the sting all too well from his own past firing.
It didn't feel like someone else's problem.
"I'm sorry."
Just more apologies from Chay May.
Thud thud.
Failing to sway her, Taeyang descended to the first floor.
"Waaah!! Sob... Hic... I need to pay Mom's hospital bills..."
"Annoying."
Frowning at the employee wailing like the world ended, he hit the elevator button again.
Bang—!!
Bursting into the office.
"What?! S-Security... Taeyang?"
"President—no, May. Strip."
"P-Pardon...? Huh?"
Grab—!
Before she could process, Taeyang yanked her up.
And sat on the premium leather sofa she'd just vacated.
"What're you waiting for? I said strip."
"P-Pardon...?"
Fumble fumble.
Bewildered yet obedient, Chay May began undressing.
"Underwear too. All of it."
"Y-Yes...!!"
To think my day would come!!
Convinced of her own allure, she stripped bare.
"Head's too high. Can a bitch look down on the stud? Kneel."
"Y-Yes...! Yes!"
Chay May knelt before Taeyang.
"Now bow your head."
"Ngh...!! Y-Yes...! Yes!!"
Bowing fully, she prostrated nude dogeza-style.
Taeyang pressed her head with his bare foot.
"Should've done this from the start. Then a cheeky bitch wouldn't dare talk back. Right, May?"
"Yes! Exactly!"
Not even grasping his point, Chay May nodded with a blissful smile.
