Episode 85 – Workplace Manager Authority

– Ttokak ttogak

The office clock accurately points to 8:30 AM. As always, CEO Goeun arrives at the office exactly 30 minutes before work.

“Haa…”

She lets out a deep sigh as soon as she sits down at her team leader desk inside the office.

Last night’s memories are vividly etched in her mind and body. The mental shock of having her first time with a subordinate, as well as the marks that Hyunwoo left on her body, keep replaying yesterday’s memories in her head.

“Eut…”

Just now, she tried to sit upright in her chair with her back straight and chin up, but the muscles in her back felt strained as if they had been overworked. It was probably because she couldn’t bear the intense pleasure of orgasming several times and unknowingly arched her back like a bow.

It’s not just her back. When she looked in the mirror while showering, she noticed red marks on her neck, chest, thighs, and other parts of her body.

At first, she thought it was some kind of rash, but CEO Goeun had never had red marks on her skin in her life.

Eventually, after searching for ‘kiss’ and ‘kissing’ on a portal search engine for the first time in her life, she was able to find ‘love bite’ as a related search term.

,A love bite is originally a bruise caused by a passionate kiss or… petting. It’s similar to marking territory, and it’s a way for the other person to mark you as ‘mine…’.”

,Can a love bite on a lover’s neck become a kiss of death? Death from cerebral infarction after trying to make a love bite on the neck?”‘I should stop him from doing that in the future… This is… really dangerous, isn’t it?’

CEO Goeun is engrossed in reading the search results, acquiring information about dating that she had never been interested in or known about until now. Having misunderstood something, she now considers love bites to be a dangerous act of affection that can lead to death.

‘The danger is one thing, but what if other people see it…’

She can cover other areas with clothes, but the marks that Hyunwoo left on her neck were not covered even when she wore a blouse. If the employees were to see it, her dignity as a team leader might completely plummet.

CEO Goeun, who usually only wore minimal makeup as a basic courtesy as a woman, such as sunscreen and simple mascara around her eyes, ended up having to apply concealer that she had bought but never even opened to various parts of her neck.

It’s not just the back pain and love bites.

Even after such a rough first experience, CEO Goeun went to the swimming pool for her morning workout.

Every part of her body ached, but she had promised herself to exercise regularly to maintain her physical fitness. She has been swimming without fail for 20 years.

CEO Goeun’s stamina, built up through consistency, was at a level where she could swim back and forth across the pool for about an hour without stopping. But today was different from usual.

Her thigh muscles trembled even with the slightest kick. She tried to keep swimming, but she almost got a cramp in the water. It was early in the morning, so there was no one in the pool, which made it really dangerous.

‘Not only love bites, but also sexual intercourse between men and women is dangerous…’

Even walking was unnatural. She had to limp because of the pain between her thighs and the loosening of her thighs. Thanks to this, the male employees who saw her from behind indulged in strange fantasies.

Just as a negative perception of sex was about to be imprinted in CEO Goeun’s mind,

“Team Leader-nim, good morning.”

“Good morning, Team Leader-nim.”

“Yes, good morning. Chief Park-ssi, Manager Jeong-ssi.”

Two female employees from the Organizational Innovation TF team come to work together.

“Wow~ Team Leader-nim, did you change your cosmetics? Your skin is so dewy, it’s no joke.”

“I know, right? Your skin tone looks so vibrant today.”

“R-Really? I always use the same cosmetics.”

“No, it looks like your skin texture has completely changed?”

“I’m jealous. Your skin is so good, Team Leader-nim. Hehehe.”

As expected, the women are like ghosts, noticing CEO Goeun’s changes.

In fact, she didn’t know it, but her body was experiencing an explosion of estrogen secretion, as if it had been holding back until now, due to her intense first experience with Hyunwoo yesterday.

CEO Goeun’s body, with her already bursting breasts, slender waist, and full hips and buttocks, had been greatly influenced by estrogen since childhood, to the point where she couldn’t be compared to other women.

However, the female hormones that had been deeply hidden, having been distant from men all her life, were finally activated by yesterday’s sex. Her vibrant skin, blooming like a flower, was proof of that.

‘Well… hmm… maybe it’s not so bad…’

Until now, she had suppressed her body and emotions as a woman at the company, but she couldn’t help but feel good when she was complimented on being pretty and having good skin.

“Hello.”

At that moment, Lee Hyunwoo comes to work in the office. He has a calm expression and demeanor as if nothing had happened. CEO Goeun feels angry for no reason at his appearance.

‘Is she worried about what happened yesterday?’

Hyunwoo, who has no idea about CEO Goeun’s complicated feelings, glances at her face as soon as he comes to work, staring intently at the PC screen with a blank expression. Even at a glance, she doesn’t seem to be in a good mood.

‘But if it’s CEO Goeun, she’ll strictly separate public and private matters. She won’t reveal anything about yesterday, right?’

‘Yeah, let’s act like nothing happened as usual.’

Since he had already amplified his [Affection] for her in the work system, there was no need to rush the seduction. He had already taken her virginity yesterday, so everything would be smooth sailing from now on.

Hyunwoo starts his morning work with such a complacent mindset. Of course, that was a big miscalculation.

* * *

Not long after the morning work hours started, intern Kim Hyeri, who had been in the same department as Hyunwoo but had to say goodbye because Hyunwoo was assigned to the Organizational Innovation TF team, comes to the team.

“Huh? What’s wrong? What’s going on?”

“Heung… Didn’t you miss me? Assistant Manager Lee-nim?”

Hyeri is flirting with her signature eye smile. Of course, Kim Hyeri was secretly serving another master without Hyunwoo’s knowledge, but still

Lee Hyunwoo’s [Affection] – Amplification Activated

The [Affection] that had been amplified by the work system remained the same. He had been so focused on seducing CEO Goeun recently that the last time he saw Hyeri’s face was…

‘The last time I fucked Hyeri, who was running around naked at night…’

He had neglected her more than he thought. Hyeri had every right to feel disappointed in Hyunwoo. But

– Heulkkeum

It is forbidden to act too friendly with Hyeri, even in the office where CEO Goeun is present.

“Why are you doing this… This is an office…”

Hyunwoo whispers softly to Hyeri in her ear.

“Hmph, I was just happy to see you after a long time… I guess Assistant Manager Lee-nim didn’t miss me?”

Hyeri is now pouting with her cheeks puffed out. Hyunwoo judges that it is dangerous to show any more intimacy, as she is always the center of attention at the company because of her refreshing appearance. He is afraid that unnecessary rumors might spread.

“Okay, okay. But why did you come all the way here?”

Hyunwoo tries to divert Hyeri’s attention.

“The team leader told me to deliver this to CEO Goeun Team Leader-nim.”

The report in Kim Hyeri’s hand seems to be just a simple errand.

“Okay. That’s the team leader’s seat over there. Take it to her.”

“Yes, Assistant Manager-nim~”

“Hello, Team Leader-nim. I’m Kim Hyeri, an intern from the Management Support Team. Our team leader told me to deliver this document.”

Hyeri hands the report to CEO Goeun with a bright smile.

“Ah, thank you, Hyeri-ssi.”

CEO Goeun receives the report from Hyeri with a blank expression. It was her usual poker face.

“Okay, then I’ll be on my way~”

Hyeri is cheerful and doesn’t get intimidated even in front of CEO Goeun’s aura. Hyunwoo is amazed by her appearance, as even most managers and assistant managers get very nervous in front of CEO Goeun.

‘Is it because she’s young and doesn’t know anything?’

“Then, Assistant Manager Lee-nim, I’ll be going now. And… you have to buy me something delicious soon? Okay?”

“Okay. Go on now.”

Hyeri, who delivered the report, subtly asks Hyunwoo for a date and disappears.

– Heulkkeum

Hyunwoo glances at CEO Goeun’s seat, wondering if she is concerned about his relationship with Hyeri. Fortunately, her gaze is only directed at the monitor.

* * *

“Team Leader-nim, here is the analysis based on the data collected so far. Please review it.”

Hyunwoo stands in front of CEO Goeun’s desk and hands her the report he wrote. She doesn’t even lift her head at his call.

“I’ll check it right now. Just a moment.”

CEO Goeun is reading the report intently, leaving Hyunwoo standing awkwardly next to her.

– Seureureuk seureuk

The pages of the report are turned roughly, as if they are about to tear.

‘The way she’s turning the pages of the report seems a little… nervous. Is it just my imagination?’

“Assistant Manager Lee-ssi. The summary in the chart and the document are completely different? Did you check properly?”

“Uh… I’m sure the review is correct… right?”

“No. Look here. The chart on page 2 and the explanation on page 10. Based on the graph, these results shouldn’t be coming out, right?”

“…”

“It’s a problem if your data analysis skills are still this lacking. You have to complete one part by today by collecting all the content given by Chief Choi and Manager Kwon-ssi, aren’t you sorry to the other two? It looks like you’re holding back the rest of the team?”

CEO Goeun’s scolding is like a storm that is lashing out at Hyunwoo. As if he had been sucked into a threshing machine, Hyunwoo can’t say anything and his soul is completely털렸어 (teollyeosseo -털리다 means to be completely defeated, robbed, or cleaned out). This situation feels quite familiar.

It was clearly the same CEO Goeun who didn’t like him when he was first assigned.

‘Aish… Why is she doing this again.’

To be sure, there were some very minor… ambiguous parts in the data analysis as she pointed out… Did I do something wrong to deserve this much scolding? No, I definitely checked all the data made by the other team members and thought it was okay to this extent.

Hyunwoo is just embarrassed by CEO Goeun’s meticulous appearance.

He knew her personality, but he secretly hoped that she would treat him a little… just a little bit softer after they had sex last night, but she is even more sharp.

‘This isn’t something to get this angry about.’

CEO Goeun, who is angry at Hyunwoo, also finds herself strange. Hyunwoo did exaggerate the data results a little, but other team members make mistakes to this extent as well.

Is it because she was angry at Hyunwoo for acting so nonchalant about what happened yesterday?

She must have known that it was her first time, but she feels disappointed in Hyunwoo’s attitude, who roughly tormented her and didn’t even contact her after returning.

‘Having my first time at 33… I guess it’s not something to be proud of…’

However, CEO Goeun feels embarrassed when she thinks about her age.

‘A woman with no experience until now must be a burden, right? She’s even four years older than him.’

She doesn’t know for sure, but men feel burdened by women like her who have filled and even exceeded their marriageable age. Especially if they are virgins.

‘Is that why he didn’t contact me?’

Is Hyunwoo’s attitude of not contacting her all night after leaving the officetel because he feels burdened by her? CEO Goeun is constantly bothered by that fact.

With her mind so complicated, even Hyeri appeared in front of Hyunwoo. She tried not to look at the two of them, but CEO Goeun’s attention was all on the conversation between the two.

The two of them are close to each other, whispering and showing off their friendship.

CEO Goeun found out that she is a twenty-year-old college student intern. Hyeri has a refreshing appearance and cute charm, while she is 33 years old and has no cute side at all.

‘There’s no need to think about it, right?’

It’s clear who CEO Goeun would choose even if she were a man.

Hyunwoo’s nonchalant attitude without contacting her and Kim Hyeri, who she is worried about for no reason. CEO Goeun couldn’t help but be annoyed.

What good is it if Hyunwoo can check the [Psychological Messages] of female employees like a cheat key in the work system?

Team member Lee Hyunwoo’s [Affection] – He had no idea that the hearts of all women were not as simple as this one line of explanation.

The burden that CEO Goeun, who is four years older, feels and even the existence of Hyeri. As her [Affection] for Hyunwoo grows, it makes her feel jealousy for the first time.