Chapter 131

Translator: penny

Chapter: 131

Chapter Title: The Executive Director's Scheme

What kind of bitch is this?

The sensation of the Executive Director's palm gliding over my chest was far too vivid.

I could feel every inch of her hand trailing down so slowly, almost caressing me.

I quickly grabbed her wrist.

"That's sexual harassment," I said.

"Let go, Employee Seo Tae-hu."

"......"

"That's an order. Stay still."

Under her forceful command, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠I released her hand for now, and she started stroking my body again.

"Mmm. You take good care of yourself. As expected, your body's firm and in great shape."

"Care to explain why you're doing this?"

"What's there to explain? I'm just using my position to feel a bit superior, that's all."

"......"

"Young guys like you, Tae-hu, are into 'older ladies' like me, right? Well, I like young guys too. Especially ones with bodies and looks like yours."

"So, I shouldn't resist right now?"

"You can. But it'll make things a headache for you going forward."

"What if I report you?"

"No big deal. There's no evidence."

With that, the Executive Director's touch grew even bolder.

Her hand moved from my chest to my abs and waist, then slowly down to my thighs.

Next thing I know, she'll grab my dick.

"I don't want to get groped again. So, can I touch you too?"

"Me?"

"Yes."

This is insane.

Even as a freshly promoted employee, how dare I touch the Executive Director?

I said it hoping to throw her off.

But instead—

She grinned brightly.

Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Got the guts for that?"

"Can I take that as permission?"

"Heh. You've got some pride, I see. But don't get cocky. Just stay put."

Cocky? That pissed me off.

I needed to figure out why she was acting this way. Time to check her info window.

It's a bit different from before, but no major changes.

She still sees me as her plaything.

But why does she want to crush me?

We've got no bad blood.

Not because I'm under Lee Eun-ae, surely.

Is it her female supremacism? Does she just want to step on strong-looking guys?

'She started it first.'

She must see me as an easy mark.

Team Leader Baek tried that and got owned by me.

Someone like the Executive Director is prime material—hot face and body I'd love to fuck.

Her rank scares me, but if I use skills to arouse her and fuck her, there might be no backlash.

She struck first, after all.

As those thoughts ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠crossed my mind, the Executive Director smiled at me and pulled her hand away.

"See? My hunch was right."

"Pardon?"

She dusted off her hands.

"Sorry. I was just running a little experiment."

"That's not enough to justify that behavior, Executive Director. It was outright sexual harassment."

"I'm really sorry. It's about my daughter."

"Your daughter?"

"Yes. Now I'll properly explain why I called you up to the rooftop."

What the hell kind of plot twist is this?

I can't predict this at all.

I expected some outrageous demand, but it was a reasonable condition.

"So, you want me to train your daughter thoroughly?"

"Yes. I spoiled her rotten growing up, so her habits are all wrong. She loves playing around and hates work. That's why I sent her to the demanding Support Team for her internship."

"That's just basic duty. But I feel like there's more to explain."

"I mean teach her properly. Not ordinarily—teach her so well that everyone says she's the best."

"How good are we talking?"

"Times have changed, but it's still a tough world for women to get ahead. Enough to survive in it."

I could read her desire to raise her ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠daughter as a strong woman like herself.

"Wouldn't it be better if you taught her yourself?"

"That defeats the purpose. I think she needs to realize it on her own, not just learn by force from me. I can always teach her later."

"I'm a high school grad, and just got employee status. Are you sure you want me?"

"I'm not singling you out. I've told Team Leader Baek Ju-hee and the other section chiefs too. Treat her like any other, teach her right, pile on the work—no favors."

"Then why tell me separately?"

"You're around the same age, and fresh as an employee, so I figured Seo-yeon would be most comfortable with you. I've asked Team Leader Baek to let you two collaborate often, so she'll probably rely on you. Definitely."

"Be cold and teach her work even then? That's the idea."

"She'll ask lots of questions and favors since you're close. Don't indulge her—teach her work."

This won't do.

To get a clearer read on her intentions, I spread Level 1 Corruption Space around us.

This way, I can see desires that don't show in the info window.

Ziiiiing—

The rooftop filled with purple mist.

The Executive Director and I stood facing each other inside it, continuing our talk.

"I get it might feel awkward since it's my daughter. Hard to boss her around freely. But you have to."

On the surface, it just sounds like a worried mom.

But the unease I've felt since earlier—the disconnect—bugs me.

Her faint smiles give me chills.

"It does feel awkward. Already. I'm worried if I can do it well."

"You'd better. Or I'll fire you."

"Pardon? What do you mean?"

"Why do you think I picked you?"

"......Easy to use?"

"Bingo. That's why I promoted you. If you don't measure up, I'll find an excuse and fire you."

So that's the source of the unease.

She's saying she can toy with and use someone like me for her daughter's future. Obviously.

My heart turned cold.

"......Harsh words."

"That's how I clawed my way up here. What, feeling wronged? Men do the same."

"So this is blackmail?"

"Think of it as pressure."

What a shitty mother-daughter duo.

This is pissing me off.

"What happens if I refuse?"

"You'll be on my shitlist. Then whatever comes after."

One tiny slip-up, and I'd be fired.

No way I could keep a straight face hearing this crap, high school grad or not.

"Don't show your displeasure. You'll get proper compensation in return."

"What kind?"

"Money sound good? Say 20 million won. Payable when Seo-yeon makes employee within three months."

That's a huge sum.

Our company's internships are short. Slack off, and you don't promote—you get cut.

Mine took over three months.

I worked like a maniac and even saved someone to pull it off.

Now, turn lazy Joo Seo-yeon into an employee in three months?

"If she fails, I get fired too?"

"Quick on the uptake."

Her dictating my life on a whim was revolting. Infuriating. Enraging.

"No matter how well I teach, if your daughter doesn't follow, it's pointless."

"I've talked to her, so she'll try halfway. But that's not what I want."

She wants her superior to everyone—specifically, not swayed by men. That's Executive Director Kang Tae-hee's goal.

She wants Joo Seo-yeon to live dominating men like she does.

"She'll need recognition from every team we support."

"And no stains on my reputation because of her."

One thing still didn't add up.

"Then what's with the touching? I don't see how it relates to your daughter."

"She lived in the US, so she's casual with physical contact between men and women. If you don't do what she wants, she'll probably act cute and touchy while asking favors."

"You were testing if I could handle that."

"Yes. My daughter's a knockout, so if you fall for her, that's a problem. You stared at me so intently earlier, so I tested it myself instead."

I'd have been fired if I pounced.

But man, this boils my blood.

Scheming with my feelings as collateral, all for ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠her damn daughter.

My face twisted at the read desire.

She's fully toying with me now.

Even bitchier than I thought.

"No matter what, don't get personal with my daughter. Treat her strictly as your superior and teach her work only. Ignore this warning, and you won't like what happens."

"......"

"You get it? Why no answer? Don't tell me you'd rather get fired over pride. Fine by me. I don't need employees who can't bend."

Executive Director Kang Tae-hee kept teasing like it was hilarious.

'This won't do.'

I decided right then.

Executive Director Kang Tae-hee. I'll make her submit.

She's got strong boundaries, so not right now.

For now, play along.

"Alright. I'll do as you ask, Executive Director."

"Hehe. Smart choice. A man has to know when to ditch his pride."

"One question, though."

"What?"

"If you treasure your daughter so much, shouldn't you hate her getting tangled with a guy like me?"

"No need to worry about that."

'Wow. For real.'

I almost cursed out loud.

Without seeing her desires, I'd never have guessed her true intent.

Makes me hate people.

Fits the woman who demoted Lee Eun-ae to Support Team over one mistake.

This pushes my buttons.

"Just one more thing to confirm."

"What now?"

"You said no personal ties with your daughter. But what if she falls for me? What if she keeps coming on to me because she likes me?"