"Chairman, I've brought Lee Ha-Eun with me."

The secretary stepped forward and greeted Lee Ji-Cheol.

The worry etched on his face gave way to a slight sense of relief.

"Come in. I’m sorry for the sudden trouble, but I must ask for your help."

"I would’ve had to deal with this anyway, so it’s better to get it over with quickly."

"Thank you for seeing it that way."

There was an unusual humility in Lee Ji-Cheol’s tone. It felt strange.

Seeing him so anxious over his granddaughter was a stark contrast to his usual demeanor. Then again, he was human, …