Ahn Ki-baek of Seohyun Trading was sitting comfortably in the president’s office, enjoying a tea time that didn’t quite suit him. Across from him sat Kim Sung-han, his right-hand man and executive director.

“This tea tastes awful.”

At Ahn Ki-baek’s comment, Kim Sung-han quickly summoned the secretary. Moments later, a knock was heard, and the secretary entered.

“Brew another pot.”

“Yes, sir.”

In the past, Seohyun had run a more powerful organization than Taesung, but now, the difference between the two was like night and day. While Taesung had risen to become a major construction company, Seohyun had remained stagnant, …