Chapter 195

"Actually, I just promised to have dinner with Senior Yeom Mi-seon. I'm sorry, but could you tell Grandfather I might be a little late?"

Sae-i whispered carefully, as if asking for understanding.

A brief silence came through the receiver, and then the sound of Secretary Park seemingly checking directly with Grandfather.

And not long after—

"The Chairman says to bring Ms. Yeom Mi-seon along as well. He says it's perfect timing, since it's right around dinner."

"Ah...... yes, understood!"

Ending the call, Sae-i lowered her phone and looked over at Yeom Mi-seon, who had been waiting beside her.

Yeom Mi-seon had clearly noticed her troubled look and waited for her to speak; Sae-i gave her an awkward smile.

"Senior, I...... I just got a call. Grandfather says he'd like to invite you to our house too. To have a meal together."

At that, the color visibly drained from Yeom Mi-seon's…