The office floor of Hanseong Architecture Company was charged with a high-stakes, vibrant energy as the afternoon shift drew to a close. Computer towers hummed, and design blueprints were rapidly organized as the entire creative department prepared to wrap up their final tasks. Min smoothly rotated her rolling chair around, leaning across the aisle toward Ma Ha-rin and Kim Seo-ah with an excited, wide grin."Finally!" Min cheered, clapping her hands together. "The day of the welcoming celebration party has officially arrived! We are going to have so much raw fun tonight! The specific club the boss is taking us to is absolutely amazing. I checked their digital rating online, and it is exceptionally high. Ma Ha-rin, seriously, I am planning to dance crazily and drink a massive amount of alcohol tonight!"Seo-ah looked up from her desk layout, letting out a soft laugh. "Yes, absolutely!"Right at that exact microsecond, the heavy glass door of the executive cabin clicked open, and CEO Choi Sun-woo stepped onto the main floor. The second his tall, sharp figure appeared, all the employees happily stood up from their seats, bowing respectfully to welcome him. The entire department was already thoroughly delighted because of the upcoming lounge event.Sun-woo stopped at the head of the aisle, offering a warm, professional nod. "Please sit down, everyone. Alright. And yes, as you all know, today's welcoming party is completely on me, so you all must be very excited, right? You can successfully finish up your deadlines early today and leave the property. Just make sure to reach the party exactly on time!"Hearing the rare executive approval, the entire room erupted into an extremely happy wave of loud cheers and energetic thanks as they expressed their gratitude to Sun-woo.Sun-woo raised a steady hand, a playful smirk touching his strict lips. "Yes, yes, please remember that this luxury early leave is only for today! From tomorrow morning, we mandatory have to work very hard on the new project templates again."Saying this, Sun-woo turned on his heel and walked straight back into his private cabin to gather his briefcase. Seo-ah immediately smiled brightly, nudging her roommate's shoulder as she looked at her. "See, Ha-rin? Mr. Sun-woo is genuinely so nice and considerate. You keep calling him a strict, grumpy monster all the time!"Ha-rin adjusted her handbag straps, letting out a lazy, stubborn pout. "Yeah... but he is only a tiny little bit nice today, just a little bit!"Following his departure, the remaining employees rapidly completed their respective paperwork and left the building complex for their homes to change into their finest attire after a short while.[Scene: INT. International Daehan University Hospital – Evening]Across the city, the evening twilight cast long shadows through the glass corridors of the university hospital wing. Dr. Choi Hyun-woo removed his medical coat, hanging it inside his locker as he prepared to exit the floor after completing his heavy shift duties. He checked his chart files and addressed his junior colleague at the desk."Alright, medical team, goodbye!" Hyun-woo announced with a warm smile. "I am officially leaving the campus now."The Junior Doctor looked up from his desktop terminal, blinking in utter, deadpan surprise. "Wait, Sir? You are leaving the hospital property early today too? Yesterday evening you abruptly left early as well. What exactly is going on with your schedule lately?"Hyun-woo adjusted his cuffs, shooting him a strict, playful glare. "Well... my designated shift is completely over, so I am leaving. Do you have a particular professional problem with that? If I remember correctly, you leave early all the time to spend hours of time with your girlfriend!"The Junior Doctor scratched his head, giggling sheepishly. "Yes, Sir, that is true, but I actually have a real girlfriend. You don't have a girlfriend anywhere on your charts, Doctor. So why on earth do you leave so quickly these days? You never used to abandon the break room like this before. Or... have you secretly made a girlfriend behind our department's back?"A brilliant, incredibly tender smile broke across Hyun-woo's handsome face as he adjusted his collar. "Not yet... but one day very soon she will officially be mine! Right now, I am going to a grand celebration party.""Oh! I see!" The Junior Doctor eyed him with a sudden knowing look. "Alright then, please go ahead and enjoy your evening, sir."Dr. Hyun-woo immediately left the hospital campus and drove straight back to his luxury penthouse. He walked into his wardrobe quarter, sliding open the premium tie racks. He carefully reached into the back drawer and took out that specific, beautiful dark silk tie which Kim Seo-ah had gifted him last night at the ward. He tied it around his neck with absolute precision, dressed himself handsomely in a sharp, customized designer suit, and set off for the party with a confident spark in his eyes.[Scene: Neon Beats Club – Night]The indoor atmosphere of the grand Neon Beats Club was absolutely, thunderously electrifying. Vibrant golden and purple neon hues pulsed through the thick air, and the deep bass of the music vibrated heavily through the polished floor tiles. Choi Sun-woo and the entire architecture department staff had successfully arrived, occupying a premium lounge zone near the center of the club, holding glasses of premium drinks in their hands.Despite the lively chatter of his employees, Sun-woo sat rigid on his leather cushion, his intense eyes looking around the entrance lobby repeatedly. He swirled the amber liquid in his glass, checked his watch, and walked firmly up to Min's table."Min..." Sun-woo inquired, his executive tone lowering beneath the thumping bass lines. "Where exactly are Kim Seo-ah and Ma Ha-rin?"Min sipped her drink, shouting over the music. "Sir, they must be on their way through the traffic... they'll be here any minute!"Right at that exact microsecond, the grand double glass entrance gates of the club flew open. Kim Seo-ah and Ma Ha-rin walked smoothly onto the lounge floor together, looking absolutely breathtaking, stylish, and elegant in their customized party outfits. The overhead neon spotlight shifted across the room, illuminating them clearly.The second Sun-woo's sharp vision fell straight onto Ma Ha-rin's face, his executive composure completely cracked. A massive wave of absolute, pure happiness hit his chest. He stood entirely frozen, clutching his drink mug as he just stared at her quiet profile, completely, helplessly mesmerized by her beauty under the flashing lights.The two girls navigated past the crowd, walking straight up to their waiting company colleagues as the heavy bass continued to vibrate right through the floorboards.Seo-ah offered a bright, radiant smile, waving her hand. "Hello, boss! And hey, Min!"Min jumped up from her seat, her eyes widening in pure admiration. "Wow! Look at you two! You both look incredibly pretty tonight!"Sun-woo quickly recovered his formal posture, clearing his throat as he looked down at them. "Yes... you both finally managed to make it to the floor."Ha-rin stepped forward, a highly mischievous smirk breaking across her glowing cheeks as she looked straight into his intense gaze. "What exactly do you think of our outfits, boss?"Sun-woo let out a soft, gentle laugh, shaking his head with deep childhood affection. "It is completely, entirely useless talking to your stubborn self anyway, Ma Ha-rin. Whatever, you guys enjoy the lounge files! I am going over to grab another drink."Sun-woo turned on his heel and walked away from the main table group with firm strides. He headed straight to the glowing neon bar counter at the far end of the club, sliding his long frame onto a leather stool as he ordered a fresh drink from the bartender.Ma Ha-rin tracked his retreating figure with her eyes, her brow furrowing in complete, absolute bewilderment as she stood near the couch."What on earth is completely wrong with him tonight?" Ha-rin whispered to herself, looking thoroughly puzzled. "He didn't even try to bicker with my words or complain about the project timelines... and he actually smiled gently at my face? Huh... something is definitely fishy about his executive attitude."Seo-ah caught her arm, laughing loudly as the bass vibrated through the floorboards. "It's completely nothing, Ha-rin! Just ignore his smile and relax your posture. Min, let's completely drop the heavy architecture work talk for one night. We came down to this club to enjoy ourselves properly, let's go hit the dance floor!"The three girls joined the rest of the office department on the center dance floor, laughing, letting loose, and moving fluidly to the rhythm. From his high stool at the glowing bar counter, Sun-woo watched their movements smoothly. A warm, incredibly deep smile crept onto his strict face every single time his vision caught sight of Ha-rin's joyful face in the neon crowd.Suddenly, a sleek, gleaming luxury black sports car pulled up right outside the main security curb of the Club Octagon venue.The door clicked open, and Dr. Choi Hyun-woo stepped out onto the concrete pavement. He smoothly adjusted his shirt collar and jacket, looking incredibly handsome, dashing, and full of hero-like charisma. Around his neck was the exact premium silk tie Kim Seo-ah had gifted him last night at the hospital ward. He breezed right past the security guards, entering the pulsing club interior.As his feet touched the main lounge floor, Hyun-woo stood completely still for a second, scanning the massive, neon-lit crowd. His dark eyes immediately locked straight onto Kim Seo-ah's face. She was completely lost in her own happy world, dancing and laughing happily with her office friends under the flashing purple lights. Dr. Hyun-woo stood entirely frozen near the VIP zone, captivated by her beauty as the room faded away."Wow..." Hyun-woo whispered to himself under his breath, his eyes glowing with deep affection. "She looks so extraordinarily beautiful tonight."Shifting his gaze just a fraction further down the bar quarter, he spotted his older billionaire brother, Sun-woo, sitting entirely alone at the counter stool. Hyun-woo pulled out his personal mobile device, tapped the screen rapidly, and shot Sun-woo a quick, direct text message, signaling with his head for him to look across the floor.At the counter, Sun-woo heard his phone buzz sharply against the marble. He checked the digital screen, raised his head, and spotted his brother standing across the room. Sun-woo tobacco a brief, casual wave of his hand to say hi.Right at that exact microsecond, Ma Ha-rin happened to turn her head toward the entrance gates. Her eyes went completely wide in absolute, paralyzing surprise as she spotted the doctor."Brother-in-law?!" Ha-rin gasped out loud, her voice full of shock.But the thunderous, heavy club music completely drowned out her small voice. Seo-ah turned around on her heel, shouting loudly over the thumping bass lines. "What exactly did you say, Ha-rin? Huh?"Ha-rin stepped closer, shouting much louder as she pointed an accusing finger down the aisle. "I mean, look over there! Dr. Hyun-woo is literally here!""What?! Dr. Who?!" Seo-ah wrinkled her brow, thoroughly confused.Ha-rin leaned her weight directly against her friend's shoulder, leaning in close to shout straight into Seo-ah's left ear. "Dr. Hyun-woo is standing right here! Inside this specific club floor!""WHAT?!" Seo-ah shouted out loud, her heart skipping a panicked beat.Seo-ah snapped her head in that direction, and her vision locked straight onto his handsome figure standing near the VIP zone. Her eyes narrowed in immediate, burning suspicion as a wave of fierce irritation hit her neck. 'Why on earth is he here at our private company event?' Seo-ah thought, her face turning red. 'Is he... is this guy actually tracking my steps and following my build around the city?!'Furious and completely losing her fatigue, Kim Seo-ah immediately stormed off the center dance floor, marching with angry, firm strides straight toward Dr. Hyun-woo."Wait, Kim Seo-ah! Stop!" Ha-rin yelled out frantically, rushing right behind her heels to prevent a public office disaster.Watching this entire chaotic situation unfold from his high stool at the bar counter, Mr. Sun-woo completely choked on his drink, letting out a sharp cough as his executive calm shattered into absolute panic."Oh no..." Sun-woo muttered under his breath, his eyes widening in total horror as he watched the girls approach his brother. "What on earth is that idiot Hyun-woo going to tell her face now? He's going to blow our entire cover!"Kim Seo-ah stopped dead in her tracks right in front of Dr. Hyun-woo, crossing her arms tightly over her chest as she glared up at him. Her strict eyes automatically dropped down to his formal shirt collar to inspect his outfit. The exact microsecond her vision took in the fabric, she instantly recognized the distinct, unique designer pattern.'Wait...' Seo-ah thought to herself inside her mind, her heart pounding violently as her jaw dropped. 'He is actually, mandatory wearing the exact same silk tie I gave him last night?! Oh my god... is this doctor completely, entirely crazy in love with my build or what?'Clearing her throat loudly to hide her flustered reaction, she glared up at his face. "You... what exactly are you doing here at our architecture party, Dr. Hyun?"Dr. Hyun-woo acted completely, entirely surprised. He put on an absolute, flawless executive performance, raising his hands as if he had absolutely, completely zero idea she would be standing there tonight. "Oh! Kim Seo-ah?! You're here at this club too? Wow, what an absolute, extraordinary coincidence!"Ma Ha-rin caught up to her side, standing right behind Seo-ah's shoulder. She frantically and desperately made silent, rapid hand gestures at Dr. Hyun-woo behind her friend's back, her eyes screaming the question: 'How on earth did you end up finding this place?!'Seo-ah stepped closer, leaving zero room for escape. "Are you seriously following my steps around this city, Dr. Hyun?""What? Following your build?" Hyun-woo countered, his voice perfectly smooth and deceptive as he forced a warm smile. "Absolutely, completely not, Ms. Kim. I had absolutely zero idea that your architecture department was going to be celebrating here tonight.""Then why on earth are you standing at this specific neon club right now?" Seo-ah demanded, her eyes narrowing.Dr. Hyun-woo's mind began to race frantically at a million miles an hour. He racked his brain desperately for a logical excuse to protect his identity, until a sudden stroke of absolute genius hit his thoughts."Oh!" Hyun-woo blurted out proudly. "I came down to this club tonight because... because my close personal friend explicitly invited me to join his table!"Seo-ah crossed her arms, completely skeptical. "Oh, really? Then where exactly is this mysterious close friend of yours?"Dr. Hyun-woo's thoughts stalled in pure, sweating panic. 'My friend? Uh oh... what do I do now? Think, think fast... Ah, Sun-woo!'Driven by survival instinct, Dr. Hyun-woo casually raised his hand and pointed his finger directly toward the far end of the bar counter where Choi Sun-woo was sitting.At the counter, Sun-woo froze completely mid-sip, his eyes widening in total, paralyzing executive shock as his own brother put the target on his back."What is this absolute idiot doing?!" Sun-woo muttered furiously under his breath, clenching his teeth in pure rage as he stared across the room. "He was the one who explicitly told me back at the penthouse that we mandatory must keep it a secret that we are sige brothers, and now he is pointing his finger right at my executive face?!"Ma Ha-rin followed the doctor's hand, looking toward the bar counter in utter, absolute confusion. "Wait... our main CEO, Mr. Choi Sun-woo? Is he your close personal friend, Doctor?"Dr. Hyun-woo realized his massive mistake the exact microsecond the words left his mouth. Seeing Ha-rin's suspicious face, he quickly backtracked frantically, waving his hands to change the direction. "What? No, noway! Absolutely not! Is that strict man your actual company boss? I didn't mean him at all! I was explicitly talking about the random guy sitting right behind his shoulder!"Hyun-woo frantically pointed his finger past Sun-woo's frame, gesturing toward a completely random stranger sitting on the adjacent stool behind him.Sun-woo caught onto the silent cue instantly through the mirror. Moving with lightning reflex, he quickly turned his head around on his stool and aggressively whispered to the random stranger, gesturing sharply for him to raise his hand high and wave toward the girls.The random guy, totally confused by the billionaire CEO's intense glare but wanting to be polite, nodded rapidly, raised his hand high in the air, and waved directly at Dr. Hyun-woo with a wide, innocent smile.Sun-woo let out a long, heavy, and profound sigh of immense executive relief, his shoulders relaxing under his tailored charcoal suit jacket as he watched the scene from the bar counter. 'Thank God,' Sun-woo thought to himself, a cold sweat clearing from his brow. 'The guy actually did it without questioning my look.'Out on the pulsing lounge floor, Ma Ha-rin clapped her hands together, a triumphant smile breaking across her face as she turned to her friend. "Oh! See, Kim Seo-ah? Dr. Hyun-woo was telling the absolute truth. Look over there, that handsome guy on the stool just raised his hand high and waved 'hi' directly to him!"Seo-ah adjusted her posture, looking over toward the bar counter. The second her vision took in the random stranger waving cheerfully at them, her defensive stance completely deflated. A wave of mild embarrassment hit her neck, her cheeks flushing pink as she realized her heavy suspicion had blown the situation out of proportion.Dr. Hyun-woo noticed her hesitation, his handsome features shifting into a perfectly smooth, confident, and victorious medical smile. "See, Ms. Kim? Everything is completely clear and justified now."Across the room, Sun-woo caught his brother's eye through the mirror, mouthed a quick, sharp "thanks" to the random guy at the adjacent stool, and turned his back back around to sip his fresh espresso.Seo-ah let out a sharp, annoyed huff. Turning swiftly on her heel, she prepared to walk back to the vibrant center dance floor to escape the awkwardness."Wait, Kim Seo-ah, just a single minute," Dr. Hyun-woo called out, his deep voice carrying clearly beneath the electronic bass.Seo-ah stopped dead in her tracks on the polished floor tiles, looking back over her sharp shoulder at him. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she waited.Hyun-woo stepped a fraction closer, his posture radiating absolute sincerity and unyielding devotion. "You previously claimed and argued during our morning shift that you didn't know my face at all. But now, after tonight, we clearly know each other. On top of that, you also happen to be my recovered orthopedic patient's sister. So... since all the misunderstandings are successfully resolved, will you finally accept my proposal now?"Seo-ah looked up into his handsome face for a long, quiet beat. The sterile club lights caught the sparkle in her eyes, and a small, highly amused, and playful smile crept onto her beautiful lips. But before Hyun-woo's heart could even celebrate, she completely and firmly shut his advance down."No," Seo-ah answered deadpan, her tone leaving absolutely zero room for argument. "I will absolutely, completely not accept your proposal, Doctor."Without waiting a single microsecond for his face to process the rejection, she turned around on her high heels and confidently walked away into the neon crowd.Meanwhile, back at the VIP lounge table, Min rotated her chair around, noticing the empty leather cushions. She turned her head toward another creative department colleague with a curious frown. "Hey, where on earth did Kim Seo-ah and Ma Ha-rin run off to so suddenly? Their files are missing from the floor."The office employee shrugged, sipping his drink. "I have absolutely no clue, Min."Min scanned the massive, pulsing club lounge with her sharp vision, and suddenly her eyes locked onto the far end near the VIP zone. She spotted the two girls standing close, talking to a tall, handsome stranger in a sharp tuxedo suit.Min's jaw dropped in absolute delight, her gossip instincts skyrocketing. "Oh! Look over there, everyone! They are talking to some really, extraordinarily hot guy near the counter! Wait... could that handsome man actually be Kim Seo-ah's secret boyfriend?! Oh my gosh, she didn't even tell our department a single word about him!"Out on the floor, Seo-ah was walking back toward the lounge table, her face thoroughly flushed with pure annoyance and flustered irritation from the sudden confrontation. Ma Ha-rin walked right next to Dr. Hyun-woo for a brief second, slowing her steps to lean toward his shoulder before following her friend's path."It's completely okay, Brother-in-law!" Ha-rin lowered her voice into a low, highly secretive whisper. "Don't lose your confidence over a small rejection. Not right now, but I promise you on my life she will definitely give in to your charms eventually! Just stay strong!"Dr. Hyun-woo's brilliant smile returned instantly, his eyes full of absolute confidence. "I know, Ha-rin. Don't worry. I am absolutely not the type of professional person who gives up on his targets easily.""Exactly!" Ha-rin giggled softly. "Anyway, I should get back to the table before Seo-ah suspects something. You enjoy your night at the club!""Thanks, you too."Ma Ha-rin swiftly sprinted ahead, catching up to Kim Seo-ah's side just as Min came bouncing over from the lounge couch, her face bursting with intense curiosity."Kim Seo-ah!" Min nudged Seo-ah's elbow playfully, teasing her clumsily. "Tell us everything right now! Is that extraordinarily handsome guy over there your real boyfriend?! Wow, you are so lucky!"Seo-ah's face flushed with pure, burning annoyance at the office rumors. "What?! No, noway! He is absolutely, completely not my boyfriend—""Yes, Min! He totally is!" Ha-rin interrupted with a highly mischievous, loud laugh, wrapping her arm around Min's shoulder. "He is completely crazy in love with her!""Ma Ha-rin!" Seo-ah barked back, her face turning bright red as she stomped her foot. "What on earth are you saying to our department?! That is a complete, absolute lie! Guys, please just ignore her nonsense!""Oh, come on, Kim! Why are you trying so hard to hide your romance loops from us? We are your friends!""Alright, alright, let's stop this heavy gossip session and go straight back to dancing!" Ha-rin grabbed Min and the other design girls by their hands, pulling them forcefully toward the center floor. "Let's enjoy the night properly under the lights!""No! Wait! Listen to my words properly, he is absolutely not—!" Seo-ah chased after their steps, waving her hands in protest.But before she could complete her sentence, the girls laughed and disappeared completely into the dancing neon crowd.Left alone near the VIP zone, Dr. Hyun-woo let out a soft chuckle. He turned on his heel, walked over to the glowing bar counter, and smoothly slid onto the empty leather stool right next to his older brother, Choi Sun-woo.Sun-woo didn't turn his head. He continued to glare at his brother through the mirror reflection, shaking his head in absolute, deadpan disapproval."You are a literal, absolute child, you know that, Hyun-woo?" Sun-woo muttered through his teeth, his corporate voice low. "If I hadn't forcefully ordered that random stranger behind my shoulder to raise his hand, your entire medical lie would have crashed and burned right there on the floor.""Yeah, yeah, I know," Hyun-woo sighed, waving his hand dismissively. "Thanks for the quick executive save, alright? Let the matter completely go now.""Whatever," Sun-woo sighed, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. "So... what exactly did my future sister-in-law—I mean, Kim Seo-ah—actually say to your face during that encounter?"Hyun-woo leaned against the marble counter. "She was aggressively interrogating my steps, asking if I was stalking her build around Seoul. Then, I decided to take the risk and asked her for a final answer to my proposal."Sun-woo let out a sharp, cynical laugh. "And? She rejected your advance flat out in a single split second, didn't she?""Hey, give me a clinical break, bro!" Hyun-woo groaned, tapping the counter panel. "Just order me a strong drink from the bartender. One day very soon, she is definitely going to say yes to my name. You need to focus strictly on your own situation anyway. You haven't even gathered the executive courage to confess your feelings to Ma Ha-rin yet."Sun-woo's posture stiffened for a fraction of a second, his intense eyes shifting toward the glass window. "I will do it when the time is perfectly right, Hyun. I'm just waiting for the absolute perfect moment to reveal our childhood playground connection. By the way... I noticed you are actually wearing the beautiful tie Kim Seo-ah gave you.""Yeah." Hyun-woo looked down at his silk tie, his eyes softening as a warm smile broke across his handsome face. "I put it on the second I left the penthouse. Though... I have absolutely no clue if her eyes actually noticed it or not during the fight.""Maybe... she definitely noticed it. Women don't miss those details."They both let out a soft, shared laugh. Picking up their fresh drink glasses, they clinked the rims together in perfect family unity. They turned their stools around to watch Kim Seo-ah and Ma Ha-rin dancing happily on the center floor, continuing to sip their drinks as the celebration went on.The heavy, thunderous bass of the Neon Beats Club echoed continuously through the open room, and the pulsing golden and purple lights illuminated the entire venue layout. Kim Seo-ah stood near a quiet corner of the VIP lounge floor, catching her breath after the dance session.Right at that exact microsecond, Dr. Sung Jin-woo—the highly handsome, charming, and attractive senior doctor from another hospital department—walked out of the crowd, holding a fresh drink glass in his hand. He headed straight toward Kim Seo-ah's station, a warm, magnetic smile fixed on his handsome face."Kim Seo-ah?" Dr. Jin-woo announced smoothly, his deep voice rich with charm as he stepped into her circle. "Wow, what a thoroughly pleasant and wonderful coincidence! I honestly didn't expect to run into your face at this specific club tonight. By the way, you look absolutely stunning and elegant in this party outfit."Seo-ah turned her head around, her eyes widening in genuine surprise as a bright smile broke across her lips. "Oh! Dr. Sung Jin-woo! Hello! Yes, my architecture office floor is hosting a big welcoming party here today. It is such a huge, pleasant surprise to see you here outside the hospital campus!"The two of them stood exceptionally close to each other on the carpet, chatting away happily about their shifts. Because of the thunderous club music booming from the speakers, they leaned in slightly closer to hear each other's words, laughing freely as they shared a comfortable, relaxed conversation.Meanwhile, sitting at the far end of the bar counter, Dr. Hyun-woo's drink glass stopped completely mid-air the exact microsecond his sharp eyes locked onto their position.The cheerful, relaxed expression on his handsome face dropped in a single instant, turning entirely cold and rigid. Seeing Kim Seo-ah standing so incredibly close to another handsome man ignited a fierce, terrifying wave of raw, burning jealousy within his chest. His fingers clenched tightly around the glass until he slammed it down hard against the marble bar table with a loud, violent clatter."Sun-woo... look over there right now," Dr. Hyun-woo fumed with corporate-level anger, his teeth clenched tightly together as he spoke to Sun-woo through his teeth. "Who on earth is that tall guy? And why on earth is Kim Seo-ah chatting, leaning in, and laughing so completely freely with his build?! She never once talks to my face in that soft, warm way!"Sun-woo quickly looked across the room, his brow furrowing as he spotted Dr. Sung Jin-woo.In the meantime, out on the lounge floor, Dr. Sung Jin-woo stepped a bit closer to Seo-ah, a charming, well-mannered glint in his eyes as he pulled out his smartphone device from his suit pocket."Kim Seo-ah," Jin-woo proposed smoothly, his tone perfectly respectful. "Since we happen to cross paths at the hospital complex so frequently to check on Junu, why don't we officially exchange our personal mobile numbers right now? That way, whenever we are both free from our duties, we can leave the stressful hospital environment entirely behind and grab a quiet, peaceful cup of coffee together in the city.""Oh, sure! That sounds absolutely great, Dr. Jin-woo, why on earth not." Seo-ah offered a warm, polite smile, pulling her phone out from her purse.As Kim Seo-ah began typing the digital digits onto her screen, Dr. Hyun-woo's internal anxiety, frustration, and distress skyrocketed to an absolute, unmanageable level as he watched the whole scene unfold from the counter stool. His breathing turned heavy, and it looked as though he might physically jump out of his chair, rush violently across the dance floor, and snatch the mobile device straight out of her hand.But before Dr. Hyun-woo could cause a massive, public medical scene in front of the crowd, Ma Ha-rin suddenly swoops in like an absolute savior. She rushed out from the dance floor, immediately grabbing Kim Seo-ah's arm tightly, and completely cutting off the number exchange conversation."Hey Kim! What are you doing here?" Ha-rin blurted out loudly, yanking her arm. "Come on, quickly! Min and everyone else are going crazy on the dance floor just waiting for you. We are running late, let's go!" She turned her head to face Dr. Sung Jin-woo, putting on a perfectly polite, formal, and dazzling office smile as she bowed briefly. "Sorry, but I am taking her with me. Okay, bye-bye Doctor!"Without giving Seo-ah a single fraction of a second to utter a word of explanation, Ma Ha-rin forcefully and swiftly dragged her away by the hand straight back into the crowd.Dr. Sung Jin-woo remained perfectly respectful, calm, and well-mannered. He let out a soft chuckle, waving a polite goodbye with a smile as they left.From a distance, Dr. Hyun-woo muttered a bitter, dark "bye" under his breath as the guy walked away toward the exit gates.The exact second Ha-rin and Kim Seo-ah returned to the security of their department lounge table, Min instantly cornered Seo-ah's build, her face bursting with fresh gossip files. "Oh my god, Kim Seo-ah! Who is this new guy who was talking to you so comfortably?""Yeah Kim," Ha-rin slid into her seat, smirk-style looking at her friend. "At least let us know who this new doctor is that you were talking to so much."Seo-ah let out a loud laugh, waving her hands frantically to calm the desk down. "Oh come on, you two need to relax! That is Dr. Sung Jin-woo. He is the doctor I met that day when I went to the hospital to see Junu, I told you about him!""Oh, right! Now I remember." Ha-rin's eyes widened as the memory hit her brain.Meanwhile, the festive mood at the bar counter had turned entirely dark, serious, and chillingly cold. Dr. Hyun-woo had completely and totally lost control of his emotional composure. His hands were trembling violently with pure, burning anger and raw jealousy as he stared at the empty lounge corner.Sun-woo firmly gripped his younger brother's shoulder with his powerful executive hand, applying physical pressure to calm his build down, and forcefully pushing his weight back onto the leather stool."Bro! Calm down, listen to me! Relax! Control yourself, man. Before a massive scene breaks out right in front of my entire office staff, drop your anger!" Sun-woo commanded in a harsh, rapid whisper through his teeth, his eyes locked onto him.Dr. Hyun-woo's hands shook as he ignored the warning. He fiercely picked up the straight liquor bottle from the marble, pouring another strong, heavy shot directly into his glass. His dark eyes were wide with pure disbelief and raw hurt as he slammed the bottle back down, shouting out his frustration in a harsh, suffocating whisper to his brother."How can I stay calm, Sun-woo?!" Hyun-woo roared, his teeth clenched in agonizing jealousy. "Did you see what just happened over there? She rejected my sweet proposal flat out in a split second... saying 'I won't accept it'. But she gave her number to that doctor instantly! Why did she give him her number?! Why did she give it?!"Dr. Choi Hyun-woo completely ignored his brother's warnings. Out of sheer frustration, burning jealousy, and deep heartbreak over the telephone number exchange, he aggressively downed one strong liquor shot after another. Within minutes, the immense volume of alcohol entirely short-circuited his system. Completely intoxicated and unable to support his own upper body, he sank low onto his leather stool, burying his head flat down on the cold marble bar counter as the pulsing club lights blurred around him.A short while later, the grand welcoming celebration officially concluded. The electronic bass lines finally died out, the house lights brightened, and the large crowd of corporate employees began gathering their bags and coats to head toward the exit gates.Choi Sun-woo stood rigidly beside the counter, staring down at his brother's unresponsive form. His sharp eyes narrowed as his mind spun into a state of deep, anxious thought, looking thoroughly worried about the logistical nightmare unfolding right before his face.'How on earth am I supposed to take Hyun-woo home safely tonight?' Sun-woo debated fiercely inside his own thoughts, a cold sweat of pure panic hitting his neck. 'If I physically carry his dead weight to my own sports car myself, every single person from the corporate office will easily spot us. They will immediately find out about our hidden relationship, recognize that he is my brother, and our absolute family secret will be completely blown wide open before we even leave the building complex!'Driven by sheer desperation over this dilemma, Sun-woo quickly raised his commanding executive voice, sharply calling out across the emptying lounge floor. "Kim Seo-ah! Please step over here for a moment."Seo-ah walked up to the counter, with Min and a heavily swaying Ma Ha-rin following close behind her steps. Sun-woo cleared his throat loudly, pointing a deadpan, authoritative finger at the passed-out surgeon."Kim Seo-ah, listen to me carefully," Sun-woo announced with absolute, unyielding coldness. "This man—I mean, Dr. Hyun-woo—is completely, entirely wasted from the heavy drinking. Can you handle his build and safely take him back home tonight?"Seo-ah instantly took a panicked step backward, her jaw dropping as her cheeks flushed bright pink. She frantically waved her hands, pretending to be completely clueless. "What?! Me, Sir?! No way! Why on earth should I be the one to take him? I don't even know his personal background or his face properly!"Ma Ha-rin, who was also a bit tipsy herself and swaying slightly from her own alcohol intake, suddenly interrupted the conversation with a loud, mischievous giggle. She leaned her weight against Seo-ah's shoulder, waving her handbag dismissively."Oh, come on, Kim..." Ha-rin whined, pouting dramatically as her voice slurred. "What exactly kind of ridiculous nonsense are you spouting right now? We clearly know his face! He is that exact same devoted doctor... Dr. Hyun-woo! But honestly, Kim... I feel completely, entirely unwell right now. I drank a little too much premium alcohol tonight. I am going straight heading home with Min in a taxi. Please handle his body alone and drop him off safely at his place."Before Seo-ah could even clear her throat to scream a protest, Ha-rin forcefully grabbed Min's hand, and the two girls swiftly left the club together, completely disappearing into the night.Now, the grand lounge floor was dead silent. Only CEO Choi Sun-woo and a completely mortified Kim Seo-ah were left standing under the bright lights. Sun-woo straightened his tailored suit jacket, looking at her with a strict, absolute executive firmness."Look at me, Kim Seo-ah," Sun-woo commanded smoothly, his tone leaving zero room for negotiation. "I have personally seen your eyes with him. You know his build exceptionally well! So stop being stubborn, just take him home. My corporate job here is successfully done, I am leaving the building complex right now!"With that final instruction, Sun-woo turned firmly on his heel and walked away toward the exit with long, majestic strides. Left alone in the empty venue, Seo-ah clenched her fists, accepting her absolute defeat as she let out a heavy, miserable sigh. "Unbelievable... fine! Okay!"With every single colleague gone from the property, Seo-ah marched aggressively back over to the marble bar counter where Dr. Hyun-woo was sitting with his head down. She reached out her hands, forcefully shaking his broad shoulder to wake his build awake, but he didn't budge a single millimeter."Dr. Hyun-woo! Wake up this instant!" Seo-ah shouted in a harsh whisper, tugging his coat sleeve. "Let's get out of here, the party is completely over!"Hyun-woo was completely drunk, his dark hair messy as he murmured softly through his teeth without even raising his head from the wood panel. "No... I won't go anywhere... That... that random guy... why on earth did your eyes give him your personal number? That guy... why..."Seo-ah froze completely, her heart skipping a violent, panicked beat. Her eyes widened in total shock and intense flustered irritation as his drunken words hit her mind. 'Oh, wow!' she thought to herself, her cheeks burning like fire. 'So this jealous lunatic actually saw that entire number exchange through the mirror reflection too?!'Feeling thoroughly irritated and deeply overwhelmed by his childish behavior, she forcefully pulled his thick arm over her neck. "Get up right now! Just come with me quietly!"Using every single ounce of her physical strength, Seo-ah somehow managed to support his heavy weight. Groaning with every step, she dragged his staggering, completely loose frame out of the club doors, across the concrete pavement, and toward her parked vehicle. With great difficulty, she managed to open the passenger side door and seated Dr. Hyun-woo securely inside.The exact second she slid onto the driver's seat and closed her door, Hyun-woo suddenly shifted heavily against his seatback. His dark eyes remained closed, but he brought up the other doctor all over again in his deeply fading, intensely emotional, and raw voice."Kim Seo-ah..." Hyun-woo whispered, a lone tear of alcohol frustration slipping down his handsome cheek as his hand reached out blindly in the dark. "I love you so incredibly much... really, I love you so much... please love me back..."Seo-ah's fingers froze completely over the ignition key. The entire vehicle interior seemed to lose its gravity, and a sudden, deafening silence settled into her ears. Her heart started beating faster and faster, a wild, warm flutter exploding inside her chest as she stared at his vulnerable face.Clearing her throat loudly to brush off the intense romantic gravity of the moment, she quickly forced a strict tone into her voice. "You... you are talking absolute nonsense right now because of the heavy alcohol."To brush off the intense weight of the moment, Seo-ah quickly leaned her entire upper body directly over his chest, reaching across his lap to gently pull the metallic seatbelt strap and click it smoothly into the side lock panel.Being so physically close to his innocent, quiet, and fast-asleep face, her eyes caught the long sweep of his lashes and the soft rhythm of his steady breathing. An extremely sweet, completely involuntary smile broke across her beautiful lips.She quickly straightened her posture back onto the driver's seat, only to notice that Dr. Hyun-woo had already fallen completely fast asleep, dead to the world. Right at that exact microsecond, a sudden wave of heavy panic hit her thoughts, and her smile instantly vanished."Oh my god!" Seo-ah whispered to herself in a pure panic, snapping her fingers as her eyes went wide. "I managed to get him into the car... but how on earth am I going to find out his address?! I don't even have a single clue where he lives!"[Scene: Inside Kim Seo's Car – Night]Kim Seo-ah sat behind the leather steering wheel, looking completely, thoroughly exhausted as the dashboard clock read late into the night. She shot a sharp, furious glare at the fast-asleep Dr. Hyun-woo resting peacefully in the passenger seat, his chest rising and falling without a care in the world. She tapped her fingers aggressively against the wheel, racked with extreme anxiety about what her next step should be.Suddenly, a brilliant lightbulb went off inside her brain. "Wait!" Seo-ah whispered, snapping her fingers triumphantly in the dark. "The hospital registry! Kim Junu's doctor directory must mandatory have his emergency contact profile records!"She quickly grabbed her personal mobile smartphone from her purse and speed-dials the 24/7 emergency reception desk of the Hospital wing. The line rang loudly three times before a tired, night-shift receptionist finally answered on the speaker."Hospital night shift desk. How can I help you today, Ma'am?" the receptionist inquired tiredly.Kim Seo-ah adjusted her posture, putting on her most urgent, highly professional, and polite voice. "Hello! I am so incredibly sorry to call this late. I am Kim Seo-ah, the legal guardian of patient Kim Junu. I am currently out with his primary consultant, Dr. Hyun-woo. There is a critical medical emergency regarding a patient file layout, and he left his keys and laptop device in my possession. I need to deliver them to his registered home address immediately. Could you please check his emergency contact profile?""Ma'am, I understand," the hospital receptionist replied, her keyboard typing pausing. "But our strict hospital policy explicitly restricts sharing employee residential records with outside callers—""Please, I beg you, it is a matter of a patient's critical recovery data!" Seo-ah interrupted with absolute, frantic desperation. "Dr. Hyun-woo always prioritizes Junu's health above everything else! Check my records, I am fully verified in your system. I just need the zip code and street address to courier these back to him tonight!"The hospital receptionist sighed heavily, typing rapidly on the mechanical keyboard. "Okay, since you are a verified guardian on Dr. Hyun's direct list... here it is. He resides at the Grand Horizon Towers, Block 4, Flat 1202, Gangnam.""Thank you so much!" Seo-ah cheered, a brilliant smile breaking across her face. "You're an absolute lifesaver!"Seo-ah hung up the line instantly, plugged the address straight into her car's GPS navigation system, and firmly hit the gas pedal. The engine purred loudly as she drove deep into the neon-lit roads of Seoul, racing against the fading night.[Scene: Luxury Apartment Complex (Gangnam) – Night]The digital GPS navigation system smoothly guided her vehicle right in front of a massive, ultra-modern luxury skyscraper complex rising high into the dark sky. The building featured premium glass facades and heavily guarded iron gates with security patrols.Seo-ah parked her car along the concrete curb, stepping out into the cool night air to look up at the intimidating structure."Great," Seo-ah whined under her breath, letting out a heavy sigh as she rolled her shoulders. "He lives in one of these giant concrete monstrosities. This building is way too big... ugh, my arms are going to break just carrying him through this maze."She walked around to the passenger side, pulling the door wide open. She aggressively dragged Dr. Hyun's arm over her shoulders, locking her fingers tightly around his wrist. Using all her physical strength and groaning with every step, she hauled his dead weight past the saluting security guards, into the elevator, and up to the 12th floor.The elevator doors opened with a soft chime, and she dropped him heavily against the concrete wall right outside his flat entrance. She stood there panting for air, wiping the sweat from her forehead, only to find a pitch-black digital lock staring straight back at her face."Unbelievable," Seo-ah muttered in pure frustration, wiping another drop of sweat. "A digital touchpad. Hey! Dr. Hyun! Wake up for a split second! What is your front door password?"Dr. Hyun-woo was completely unresponsive, dead to the world from the immense volume of alcohol in his system. Instead of answering her query or opening his eyes, his knees completely buckled under his weight. His frame slipped forward, and he wrapped his arms heavily around Kim Seo's neck, burying his face flush into her shoulder. He was completely clinging to her like a giant toddler refusing to let go."Ah! Hey! Get off me!" Seo-ah struggled under his sudden weight, suffocating against the wall. "You are literally suffocating me right now! This isn't the time to be a giant burden! Tell me the door code!"Dr. Hyun just let out a soft, warm sigh against the skin of her neck, refusing to move a single millimeter away from her warmth.Panicking heavily as her strength began to fail, Kim Seo's eyes landed on the biometric scanning pad on the door handle. She realized she didn't need a code to clear the lock."Fine!" Seo-ah hissed through her teeth, her face red. "If you won't speak, your hands will."She firmly grabbed his limp right hand, stretching his arm out. She guided his thumb directly onto the fingerprint scanner. The biometric pad lights up green, a soft chime echoes, and the heavy door clicks open with a smooth mechanical release.[Scene: Dr. Hyun's Luxury Apartment – Bedroom – Night]Kim Seo clumsily pushed the heavy front door open with her foot, dragging the dead-weight Dr. Hyun inside the dark flat. She navigated through the open living room, straight into his spacious bedroom, lit only by the distant city skyline through the glass windows. She hauls him right to the edge of the large bed, eager to dump his frame and escape.As she leaned forward to throw him onto the mattress, her foot catches the edge of the sleek rug on the polished floor. Because his arm is still securely wrapped around her shoulders, she completely loses her balance. Kim Seo tumbles headfirst onto the mattress, and Dr. Hyun's entire heavy frame comes crashing down directly on top of her body under the dim moonlight...The room fell dead silent, save for the sound of Kim Seo's heart racing at a million miles an hour. Their faces were mere inches apart, his warm breath brushing softly against her cheeks. She was completely pinned flat against the mattress under his solid, unyielding weight, her breath catching in her throat."Dr. Hyun... get off," Kim Seo stammered, her voice trembling and breathless from pure panic. "Seriously, this isn't funny. You are incredibly heavy! Move over right now so I can breathe!"She planted both her hands firmly against his chest, pushing with all her might to slide out from under him. However, Dr. Hyun didn't budge an inch. Instead, he subconsciously reacted to the resistance, letting out a low murmur in his sleep as he shifted even closer, trapping her arms and leaving her completely stuck beneath him in the dark room.[Scene: Dr. Hyun's Luxury Apartment – Bedroom – Night Continuous]Kim Seo remained completely pinned beneath Dr. Hyun on the mattress. She tried once more to push his heavy chest away, but the movement caused him to stir. His eyelids fluttered open, though his gaze was hazy and heavy with the alcohol spinning in his system. He looked deep into her eyes, his voice cracking with a sudden surge of pure emotion."No... you don't understand," Dr. Hyun whispered, his grip tightening. "You have no idea how long I have searched for you... how desperately I looked everywhere across this city. Kim... I love you. I love you so much."Kim Seo stared back at him, her heart hammering violently against her ribs, completely stunned by the raw vulnerability in his eyes. "What? Search for me? Do you... do you already know me from before? Tell me, Dr. Hyun!"Dr. Hyun completely ignored her question. His face darkened with drunken jealousy as his mind flashed back to the club. "Why did you give that man your number? Why him?""Oh my god, forget about that!" Kim Seo hissed, her face burning. "Answer me first! Do you really know me from the past? Tell me the truth!"His voice dropped into a desperate whisper, tears almost welling up in his dark eyes. "How could you forget me? It's so unfair. I can't... I absolutely cannot stand seeing you so close to anyone else. I love you, Kim... only you.""Hey! Just move aside first!" Kim Seo pleaded, flustered as she tried to break the heavy romantic tension suffocating the room. "You are completely out of your mind right now. You are heavily drunk!"Hearing her try to push him away again, Dr. Hyun completely lost his remaining self-control. Driven by years of hidden love and the overwhelming fog of alcohol, he leaned down even further. His face inched closer until his lips gently, but firmly, pressed against hers.Kim Seo froze in absolute shock. Squeezing her eyes shut tight out of pure panic and fear, she let out a sharp gasp against his lips. "What... what do you think you are doing?!"But her voice was swallowed up as he deepened the kiss. For a few intense, breathless seconds, the entire world stood completely still in the dark bedroom, the distant city lights shimmering silently through the glass windows.Suddenly, a wave of reality hit Kim Seo. Realizing exactly what was happening and the gravity of what she was doing, she found a sudden burst of physical strength. She planted her hands firmly against his chest and shoved him away with all her might.Dr. Hyun fell back onto the pillows, catching his breath as his eyes closed from exhaustion.Breathing heavily, Kim Seo scrambled off the bed, her mind in a complete whirlwind of confusion and sudden emotion. She aggressively grabbed her bag and turned to bolt out of the room.Before she could take a single step, Dr. Hyun reached out with lightning speed. His fingers wrapped tightly around her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. He looked up at her from the bed, his voice pleading with utter vulnerability."Don't go... stay with me. Please, Kim..."Kim Seo looked at his hand on her wrist, her heart racing with a chaotic mix of confusion and fear. Jerking her hand back with force, she violently shook off his grip."Let go of me!"Without looking back even once, she spun around and rushed out of the apartment, leaving a completely broken and heavily intoxicated Dr. Hyun alone in the silent darkness.
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