The Country Life Diary of a Gangster's Secretary-Chapter 141

“What is it?”

“What happened to that guy, Mr. Kim Seonghan from Seohyeon? Did he get out of the hospital okay?”

Lee Hyuk’s eyebrow twitched slightly at Hyesung’s use of “Mr.” to describe another man, but Hyesung didn’t notice.

“I’ve been wondering about him. After I passed out and you rescued me, I didn’t hear anything more about him. I know the Seohyeon people showed up, but I never got the full story.”

“Yeah, Seohyeon’s guys took him that day. I heard he received proper treatment and is doing fine.”

“That’s a relief.”

“But Hyesung, why do you call him ‘Mr.’?”

“Well, I couldn’t call him ‘hyung,’ right?”

Hyung... Lee Hyuk’s face soured at the mere thought of Hyesung using that term for someone else. It didn’t sit well with him, and the idea of Hyesung calling anyone else by the same term he used for Lee Hyuk was even worse.

“Of course not. But I mean, when did you get so close?”

“We’re not close. It just happened somehow...”

“Don’t call him that. You won’t be seeing him again anyway.”

Lee Hyuk’s tone was stern, and Hyesung, watching him intently, couldn’t help but laugh at the serious expression on his face.

“Are you jealous?” Hyesung teased.

“Of course I am.”

“Okay, I won’t call him that anymore. But I still need to thank him. I should at least show my gratitude.”

Lee Hyuk had heard that Seohyeon had asked Taesung for compensation, but he knew Kim Seonghan had genuinely tried to help that day. Without him, it would have been difficult for Hyesung to even get as far as he did, and the least he could do was thank him in person.

“Fine, but do it when I’m there,” Lee Hyuk said, giving Hyesung’s cheek a playful bite. The sensation was both ticklish and thrilling, making Hyesung laugh again. Lee Hyuk couldn’t resist and leaned in for a kiss, their breaths mingling as the mood slowly shifted.

“Hyesung, I’m going to take a shower,” Lee Hyuk whispered into his ear, sending a shiver down Hyesung’s spine.

“We need to keep up with your pheromone therapy, after all.”

Though Lee Hyuk referred to it as therapy, it was really just about Hyesung receiving his alpha’s pheromones to help stabilize him. The test results from his discharge had shown that his condition was nearing stability.

“...Don’t take too long,” Hyesung replied, not bothering with his usual logic. There was no point.

Evening Tensions

“Hyesung, aren’t you hungry? You skipped dinner...” Lee Hyuk was pacing anxiously around the bed where Hyesung lay buried under the covers.

“I’m not eating.”

“Hyesung, are you still mad? I told you, that wasn’t... you know...”

Hyesung suddenly threw off the covers and glared at Lee Hyuk, who immediately knelt on the floor, his expression repentant.

“I’m sorry.”

“I told you I didn’t want to, but you didn’t listen...”

The more Hyesung thought about what had happened earlier, the more his face flushed with embarrassment. He had enjoyed being intimate with Lee Hyuk again after so long, but when he had released a different fluid at the peak moment, he had been mortified. Initially, he thought he’d wet the bed, but Lee Hyuk assured him it was something that could happen when you feel really good.

But that didn’t make it any less embarrassing, and it only fueled his resentment toward Lee Hyuk, who had pushed him so hard.

“Yeah, I lost control because it had been so long,” Lee Hyuk admitted, climbing onto the bed and gently pulling Hyesung, who was hiding his face in his hands, into his arms. When Hyesung didn’t push him away, Lee Hyuk knew he was starting to calm down.

Lee Hyuk continued to apologize, promising to be more careful and to listen better in the future. After a lot of coaxing, Hyesung finally allowed him to lie down beside him.

“Aren’t you really hungry?” Lee Hyuk asked again.

“No. Honestly, I don’t have the energy to move right now.”

Lee Hyuk chuckled and gently brushed Hyesung’s hair back. The warmth of the weekend morning still lingered, making them both feel drowsy. As Hyesung nestled into Lee Hyuk’s embrace, he mumbled an apology.

“Sorry for snapping at you. I was just embarrassed that you saw me like that.”

“Who else would you want to see you like that?”

“That’s not what I meant,” Hyesung grumbled, his brows furrowing as he looked up at Lee Hyuk, who was smiling fondly. Despite knowing each other for six years, their relationship had only recently become romantic, and Hyesung still wanted to show Lee Hyuk only his best, happiest self—not the awkward, embarrassing moments like yesterday.

“Hyesung, whatever you do, I only want to know about it. Honestly, I get anxious just thinking about you being out in the world.”

“Why?”

“What if some fly tries to get close to you, like that time at the movies?”

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Lee Hyuk’s memory was sharp, recalling a situation that Hyesung had long forgotten. He couldn’t even remember what the person at the movie theater looked like.

“So don’t feel embarrassed,” Lee Hyuk said, pinching Hyesung’s soft cheek and kissing the bridge of his nose. The touch of Lee Hyuk’s scent made Hyesung’s lips curve into a gentle smile.

“That smile is off-limits outside.”

“I’m not a robot, you know?”

The two laughed together, feeling more at peace than they had in a long time. Hyesung thought back to the time when Lee Hyuk was injured and he had feared the worst.

But everything had turned out well. The company was safe, and so was Lee Hyuk. It all felt like a dream.

Then Hyesung remembered Secretary Yoo’s words in the hospital. Lee Hyuk had said he loved every part of him, no matter what. While others like Seongjin or Yoo credited Hyesung with saving Taesung, Hyesung felt it was the other way around—Lee Hyuk had saved him.

Meeting Lee Hyuk had been the biggest blessing of his life. He had become Hyesung’s family, mentor, lover, and protector all in one.

There was no need to hesitate anymore.

The Decision

“What should we do about all the interview requests from the media?” Yoo asked.

“Decline them all.”

“Understood.”

Yoo nodded, unsurprised. Now that it was clear Lee Hyuk was a victim in the Jung Sejin case, the media had quickly shifted their stance.

“And the HR department informed me that the job posting for the new head secretary has gone up.”

“Got it.”

Lee Hyuk didn’t ask Yoo why he had visited Hyesung. He knew Yoo felt guilty about leaving the company and wanted to pass the responsibility to someone reliable.

After finishing his report, Yoo left the office quietly.

“Ugh,” Lee Hyuk sighed heavily as soon as he was alone. A few days ago, Hyesung had asked what he thought about him returning as a secretary. Deep down, Lee Hyuk had wanted nothing more, not because Hyesung was incredibly capable, but because he wanted to keep Hyesung close by at all times.

But Lee Hyuk knew that revealing his true feelings might make him seem childish. Instead, he had given Hyesung aguidance. He had struggled to balance his desire to have Hyesung by his side with allowing Hyesung the freedom to choose his own path.

Now, as he prepared to go home for the evening, the head of the HR department entered his office with a folder.

“These are the applications for the head secretary position. I’ve sorted them for your review.”

“Thank you. I’ll take a look,” Lee Hyuk replied.

Normally, he would have left this task to the HR team, but after recent events, he wanted to be more cautious about who would be working closely with him. As the HR head left, Lee Hyuk stared at the folder on his desk, feeling an unusual reluctance to open it.

Finally, he sat back down and began flipping through the applications. When he reached the last one, his hand froze. His eyes slowly scanned the name at the top of the page.