Absolute Advantage - Chapter 61.2

On the other hand, unlike Sera, Hae-won, who knew nothing, was busy standing still and checking her sister’s face. Judging from the rush of staff, it seemed to be because they were blocking Ellie’s article.

“What happened to Ellie?”

“Didn’t you hear Mother? You can just shut up. Later, when the time comes, sit down as JS Trade Director.”

“……what?”

As soon as she came out of the meeting room, Hae-won was quite embarrassed by Sera’s changed attitude.

“But I don’t want to give up on Seohwa Welfare.”

“Seohwa Welfare. Seohwa Welfare. Sing a song with that now, can you? Do you want me to go and get rid of it now?”

“Ugh!”

Sera gave a strong grip on one shoulder of Haewon. Haewon looked at Sera and bowed helplessly. And asked in a dying voice.

“……why would you want me to take over the position of JS Trading Director?”

“At least she didn’t think of you highly, so don’t be mistaken.”

Sera snorted.

“Okay? You’re just a puppet of Seo-hwa. Just like you’ve been.”

Sera whispered softly.

“Get out of the way.”

She pushed strongly against Seo Hae-won and plodded forward. Hae-won helplessly looked at Sera’s back as she moved away, clutching her numb shoulders.

* * *

Haewon left the headquarters in a trudging manner.

Where am I and what day is it today? There was no sense of reality as if she was dreaming. She felt like her body was crumbling every step she took.

“What?”

Meanwhile, a black sedan still stopped there and caught her eye. She was awakened for a moment.

“Adam…”

Haewon rushed to the front of the car. Adam, who confirmed she was coming, got out of the car and opened the passenger’s door.

“I told you not to wait.”

Hae-won spoke in a more resentful voice. Adam tilted his head when he heard her.

“I never said yes.”

“Really….”

Haewon sighed deeply.

Is it fortunate that he was waiting in a warm car today? When Hae-won sat in the passenger seat, Adam closed the car door.

Hae-won’s eyes circled the car and stared blankly at Adam approaching. His light running was like a large dog excited to meet its owner.

“It didn’t take that long.”

Adam, who sat down, tapped the time on the navigation. Haewon also checked the time and replied despondently.

“……that’s right. I thought I’d be locked up for hours.”

“What happened inside?”

Adam asked, turning the steering wheel.

Hae-won didn’t say anything until the car completely escaped from the Seohwa Group building. It was not until a long time later that she finally opened her mouth.

“The chairman must have met with Vice Chairman Joo.”

“Big brother?”

“I think he has decided to put me on the JS Trade Board.”

“Really?”

Adam asked back as if he had never heard of it. Naturally, Hae-won had no sense of energy to notice his performance. Added Adam in a refreshing voice, “It’s as Haewon said.”

“What?”

“You told me everything’s been going well since you met me.”

“Ah….”

Haewon dropped her head in silence.

On her lap lay the bag Adam had brought her. That day, it was a bag that she left at Adam’s house to escape. Haewon fiddled with the edge of the bag for no reason.

“I don’t know. Is this a good thing? I don’t have confidence…….”

Haewon’s expression quickly darkened.

“It’s only good to learn while doing work.”

“It’s not an easy question to talk about. It’s not a good position. I can’t do it right.”

“Why do you think so?”

“You know the position.”

Haewon continued.

“I want Haewon to take over the position of chairman of Seohwa Group.”

Adam’s words made Haewon laugh. Instead of sighing, a thin, coke-like smile came out.

She had no interest in power. Especially since it was collected by Chairman Seo. Power, ambition, and money made her know better than anyone else how miserable human beings are.

I just . . .

I wanted to protect my surroundings. Her welfare foundations, precious employees who always support her, people who need her help.

In Haewon’s situation, she had to give everything to protect them.

It was a miracle that Chairman Seo made her live as a “fake” Alpha.

So she owed a lot to Seohwa.

She was always grateful for the fact.

However, she sincerely wanted to reject the position as a trade director. As soon as she gets to that position, she would have to erase even the smallest part of herself.

Any more, I won’t be who I am.

“That’s too much of a joke.”

Hae-won replied in a weak voice.

Adam did not say anything further, as if he meant nothing.

Haewon gently leaned her head against the window.

It was an evening when her helpless face was reflected on the window with a thick tint, making her feel extremely depressed.

* * *

“Gasp.”

Back home, Sera was surprised to see the person sitting on the sofa.

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