Chapter 23 - Meeting with him [1]

More or less her days have been going on peacefully during her stay with her step-family. Jiwoo perfectly showed them where they belonged to everytime she tried to cross the line. 

Fortunately enough, they were not all that stubborn, and she managed to subdue them with her level of smartness. 

Walking over to the café, Jiwoo was greeted with the smell of coffee and cakes, and hunger gnawed within her. After the work earlier, she found herself being hungry.

Nevertheless, she understood the value of money greatly in these few days and did not dare to spend even a won unwisely; most of this knowledge came due to Minnie's contribution.

From the corner of her eyes, she spotted Oh Sookyung sitting at one corner of the café while his eyes stared outside of the window. 

Those eyes of his held a hint of innocence, making Jiwoo more or less irritated. How can an ȧduŀt's eyes hold such brightness? She found herself claiming that to be a pretense.

Deciding to not ridicule the man in front of her further, she placed on a calm expression upon her face as she made her way to him.

As she stood in front of him, he finally grew aware of her presence, and turning his head, he looked towards her. A wide smile spread on to his face, and his eyes held a glimmer to them. Such a bright expression after a tiring day was not something Jiwoo preferred.

"Can you stop smil— I mean, Mr. Oh, I am here," she voiced out, instantly pulling out a smile on her face. In comparison to him, her smile appeared to much dull and forced.

Mentally, Jiwoo scolded herself for making a mistake. This was going to determine her entire career; she needed to control her tongue in order to get it to flow smoothly.

Pulling out the chair in front of her, Jiwoo sat down, and the smile on her face disappeared in that instant. Nonchalance with slight arrogance could be seen on her face.

"Would you like to order anything? Don't worry! This is completely on me," he vocalised.

At first, Jiwoo wanted to order something for it was free, but then, seeing Oh Sookyung's garments, she took him to have bȧrėly any money himself as well. Having such a person treat her would not be reflecting well on her.

"Well, no, I just ate food," she stated.

"Ah! Is that so? Alright then," he said, picking up his cup of coffee and taking a sip out of it.

The scent of his coffee annoyed her further, and Jiwoo prayed within her mind to not have her stomach growl at this crucial moment. Everything would be too embarrassing for her if that happened.

The smell of the coffee was increasing the irritating feeling within her, and she decided to get over with everything here fast, so that she will be able to get away from the smell of all these food.

Placing down the cup of coffee on top of the table, he looked towards Jiwoo and stated, "So, Miss Shin Daerin, I ȧssume that you have decided to accept my offer."