"Don't..." Yi Jun gasped, struggling to push the man away with all his strength. His scraped cheek and lip throbbed with pain, and blood trickled from his torn lips, mingling with his tears. The man looming over him placed a hand on Yi Jun's throat, attempting to suffocate him despite Yi Jun's desperate pleas. 

"How dare you betray me," the man said in a cold voice, his eyes filled with hatred. Yi Jun felt a wave of terror and heartbreak as he looked up at the man above him. He wanted to explain that the man was mistaken, but he silenced his thoughts, gritting his teeth and closing his eyes, making himself vulnerable to the pain. Gradually, darkness enveloped him, with only the sound of the other man's breathing echoing in his ears.

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"That was truly awful."

" How did Mr. Park handle that person?"

"Only Mr. Park could handle it, correct?

"The Senior Manager was so rude. How can he change our marketing proposal at the last minute when he was the one who approved it in the first place?" Sumi said with an annoyed sigh.

"Sumiya, don't lose your cool. The day has just begun, ha ha ha."

"How can you laugh at a time like this, Sir?

"Ah...sorry, I was just trying to lighten the mood," Mr. Kim said, rubbing his neck to relieve the tension.

"Sumiya, these things happen sometimes. Just try to let it go. That's how we office workers manage." Miss Yuna tried to comfort Sumi with her own experience.

"Yeah, let's get back to work."

After enjoying some tea, they left the pantry.

Mr. Kim had been with Aliz for thirteen years and had encountered many unpleasant personalities, but he admitted that Senior Manager Kim Bok Yun was the most irritating. He argued with every team, even when it wasn't his concern, and today, Mr. Park was his target. However, due to his calm demeanor, Park Yi Jun managed the situation well.

As they returned to their tasks, the members of Marketing Team B grew increasingly frustrated and exhausted, with little time left before the deadline.

"Miss Yuna, can you let the team know we have a meeting in ten minutes?"

"Yes, sir, I will," Yuna replied to Manager Park as she stepped out of his office.

"Guys, we have a meeting in ten minutes, so let's wrap up our work and head to the conference room," Yuna informed everyone as they gathered at her desk to collect their materials.

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"Let's finish our work as quickly as we can; we don't have much time left," Park Yi Jun said, focusing on the paper in his hands.

Park Yi Jun is an attractive man in his late twenties, tall and fit. His fair skin, which is almost feminine, accentuates his well-defined physique. His dark hair and eyes enhance his good looks, and he often finds himself surrounded by people due to his appearance and charming personality.

"Sir, what should we do now? Our best plan has already been rejected," Mr. Kim asked, looking anxious.

"Yes, I know we're in a tough spot. But we can't waste time dwelling on the past. Let's move forward with Plan B," Jun replied, crossing his arms behind his back with a serious expression.

"You have a Plan B, sir?" Sumi asked, surprised.

"I thought we had already used our best plan."

"Mr. Park always has a Plan B," Assistant Yuna said with a smile.