#144.

Im Ha-yoon was standing in front of the door, fidgeting. Her eyes darted around nervously, and her hands unconsciously fiddled with the hem of her dress. When she heard someone approaching from the hallway, she startled and turned her head.

,Ah, I’m sorry,” Im Ha-yoon said hastily. ,We’re taking the bride’s photos right now, so please come back in a bit.”

There was a slight tremor in her voice. As the sound of footsteps faded away, she let out a sigh of relief. But the relief didn’t last long. Im Ha-yoon checked her wristwatch and frowned. Seeming annoyed, she tapped lightly on the door as a signal, but there was no response from inside.

,Should I just go in now…’ Im Ha-yoon hesitated, her hand on the doorknob. Just then, she heard a voice from behind.

,Still at it?”

Im Ha-yoon was startled and turned around. Kim Eun-joo was looking at her. A subtle curiosity mingled with question was on Kim Eun-joo’s face.

,Ah, Eun-joo-ssi.” Im Ha-yoon greeted her with a smile, but her eyes held a hint of embarrassment. ,Well… it’s just…”

Another voice came from behind Im Ha-yoon, who was stammering without finishing her sentence.

,Seriously, this bastard.”

It was Han Soo-jin. She was holding her swollen belly with one hand. Han Soo-jin’s voice was low and suppressed, but the emotion within it was complex. Her eyes were fixed on the door, and her lips were slightly twisted.

Han Soo-jin sighed and shook her head. ,How can you be like this already?” Her tone was a mix of annoyance and envy. She unconsciously stroked her belly and tilted her head slightly towards Im Ha-yoon.

,Let us watch a bit too, okay?” Han Soo-jin’s words sounded like a light joke, but there was sincerity in them. Fine lines appeared around her eyes, and the corners of her lips turned up slightly.

A moment of silence passed. The three women looked at each other, their lips moving as if they were about to say something, but no one spoke first. A subtle tension and curiosity hung in the air.

,Um…” Im Ha-yoon finally opened her mouth. There was a slight hint of embarrassment in her voice. ,Could you block this area for a moment? I… I’ll go check something.”

Kim Eun-joo and Han Soo-jin looked at each other. Complex emotions crossed their eyes. A subtle smile still lingered on Han Soo-jin’s lips, and Kim Eun-joo’s eyes were full of curiosity.

,Sure, go ahead and come back soon,” Han Soo-jin said in a slightly playful tone. ,We’ll watch over it for you.”

Kim Eun-joo also nodded and said, ,Yes, don’t worry.”

Im Ha-yoon looked at the two of them with a mixture of gratitude and embarrassment. Then, she quickly opened the door and went inside. With the sound of the door closing, a subtle tension returned to the hallway.

Han Soo-jin and Kim Eun-joo exchanged meaningful smiles as they looked at each other. Their eyes were filled with a complex mix of curiosity, jealousy, and a sense of camaraderie.

,I’m kind of envious,” Kim Eun-joo said in a small voice.

Han Soo-jin stroked her belly and glanced at Kim Eun-joo’s belly as she replied. ,But we’re first.”

At those words, Kim Eun-joo also smiled and caressed her own belly. The two women’s conversation was quiet, but the meaning behind it was far from light.

As Im Ha-yoon opened the door and entered, a slightly heated air and a subtle scent wafted out. She frowned slightly and stepped inside.

The scene inside the room caught Im Ha-yoon’s eye. The air was stuffy, and a strange excitement mingled with a subtle tension.

Kang Ji-won was sitting on a chair. Her wedding dress was crumpled, and sweat was beading on her forehead. Her chest was rising and falling rapidly, and her face was flushed red. The passion from just moments ago still lingered in Kang Ji-won’s eyes, stimulating Im Ha-yoon’s curiosity.

In the center of the room were Lee Han and Park Min-ah. The sight of the two of them captivated Im Ha-yoon. Park Min-ah was sitting on Lee Han’s lap, and her waist was still moving slowly. Park Min-ah’s dress was down to her shoulders, and Lee Han’s shirt was half-undone.

Their faces were filled with ecstasy. Lee Han’s hands were gently wrapped around Park Min-ah’s waist, and Park Min-ah’s fingers were digging into Lee Han’s hair. Their breaths were rough, and a subtle scent filled the room.

Im Ha-yoon bit her lip slightly as she watched this scene. She also felt a desire to join in, and excitement surged within her.

A moment later, Park Min-ah and Lee Han simultaneously let out low moans. Their bodies tensed and stiffened at the same time. Park Min-ah’s back arched like a bow, and Lee Han’s fingers gripped her waist even tighter. Im Ha-yoon unconsciously held her breath as she watched this.

Soon after, the two of them hugged each other tightly, panting for breath. Their bodies were covered in sweat, and their faces were full of satisfaction and ecstasy. Park Min-ah buried her face in Lee Han’s shoulder, and Lee Han gently stroked her back.

Im Ha-yoon sighed as if trying to erase her excitement and quickly took action. She approached Kang Ji-won and began to quickly straighten out her crumpled wedding dress.

,Snap out of it, Ji-won-ssi,” Im Ha-yoon said in a low voice.

Kang Ji-won nodded and tried to regain her composure. She also began to tidy up her surroundings.

Meanwhile, Lee Han carefully lifted up the exhausted Park Min-ah. He gently straightened her clothes. A look of ecstasy still lingered in Park Min-ah’s eyes.

Im Ha-yoon approached Lee Han, intending to scold him, but stopped. She could still see his very virile state between his legs. She swallowed hard and shook her head.

Forcing herself to look away, ,Pull up your pants,” Im Ha-yoon whispered. Her voice was a mix of annoyance and subtle excitement.

Lee Han smiled and nodded. ,Thank you.”

,If you’re grateful, pay me back later,” Im Ha-yoon replied curtly. But her eyes held a hint of anticipation. Im Ha-yoon quickly began to tidy up the surroundings.

As Im Ha-yoon opened the door and came out, Kim Eun-joo and Han Soo-jin’s eyes sparkled. The subtle scent wafting from the room further fueled the two women’s curiosity. They looked at each other and exchanged meaningful smiles, then slowly entered the room.

Inside the room, Kang Ji-won and Park Min-ah were sitting on chairs. The two of them looked like innocent brides, but their flushed faces and slightly damp dresses created a rather seductive atmosphere. They greeted Kim Eun-joo and Han Soo-jin, but there was a slight tremor in their voices.

Lee Han was holding a camera in one corner. While taking pictures of Kang Ji-won and Park Min-ah, he also slyly captured Kim Eun-joo and Han Soo-jin, who had just entered, in the camera. A playful smile lingered in his eyes.

Han Soo-jin spoke to Lee Han. ,Don’t overdo it.” Her voice sounded like a reproach, but there was a subtle envy hidden within it.

Kim Eun-joo slyly approached Lee Han and whispered. ,Do you perhaps like wedding dress costumes?” Her eyes held a secret expectation.

Just then, the door opened again, and Jung Seo-yeon entered with a haughty gait. She quickly scanned the room and congratulated Park Min-ah and Kang Ji-won. Then, she went straight to Lee Han and gave him a surprise kiss.

Han Soo-jin’s voice rang out sharply. ,That sly fox!”

Im Ha-yoon, feeling that the situation was getting out of control, quickly intervened. ,Take the pictures and get out of here quickly.” There was a slight hint of tension in her voice.

As the six women took their places, Lee Han approached them and handed each of them a guard ring. The women’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. They carefully slipped the guard rings onto their wedding rings.

As Lee Han raised the camera, everyone seemed to hold their breath in tension. With the sound of the shutter, a fleeting moment was recorded forever.

Everyone quietly dispersed as if the guests would be coming in soon. But the guard rings on their left ring fingers shone softly under the lights, as if they held a secret of their own. The rings covered their respective wedding rings, as if they were proof and a promise of everything that had happened in this room at this moment.

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After the wedding, Lee Han quietly left the venue and headed to Chairman Park’s office. His steps were heavy but firm.

As he opened the office door, Chairman Park was waiting for him. An expectant look was on the old man’s wrinkled face.

,Have you made up your mind?” Chairman Park’s voice rang out in a low tone.

Lee Han slowly nodded. His eyes were filled with determination. Chairman Park’s expression changed at Lee Han’s lip movement as he said something.

,You’re making me happy until the very end.” Chairman Park’s laughter spread through the office.

,Can you handle it?” Chairman Park’s eyes sharpened.

Lee Han smiled and replied. ,I’ve been doing things that I couldn’t handle enough until now.”

At his words, Chairman Park’s eyes twinkled. Lee Han took out a black card from his pocket and handed it to Chairman Park. Chairman Park took the card and examined it for a moment. A smile spread across his lips again.

,Talk to me for a bit.” Chairman Park called out to Lee Han, who was about to leave.

The two men’s voices echoed quietly in the office. As the sun set and darkness fell, their figures were gradually obscured by the shadows of the office. The content of their conversation could not be heard, but a moment of heavy decision hung in the air.

The city lights visible through the window began to turn on one by one. The lights seeped into the office, faintly illuminating the two men’s silhouettes. Their conversation continued, and it seemed that a momentous decision was being made.

Lee Han’s expression was complex as he left the office. With eyes mixed with determination, anxiety, and anticipation, he disappeared into the darkness.