Lu Wei supported Aanya and took her inside, but Zain Yan's murderous cold eyes and his threat kept echoing in his mind. He thought that if he told the truth to Uncle Lu Kang, Zain might do something terrible.
Inside the House: Lies and Anxiety
Lu Kang (who was still in the hall) looked at Lu Wei with questioning eyes. His sharp eyes were trying to sense everything.
Lu Kang: "Who was at the door? Who came to drop Aanya in this state?"
Lu Wei swallowed hard and, remembering Zain's threat, told a lie.
Lu Wei: "Oh Uncle, it was no one... it was just her friend, Huan Jing. Both had drunk too much, so Huan Jing dropped her here in a taxi and left herself."
Lu Kang (Slightly suspicious): "Huan Jing? In such a big black car? Fine... alright. Take her inside, we'll deal with her in the morning."
Action Movement: Lu Wei's Brotherly Love
Lu Wei took Aanya to her room, letting her lean on his shoulder. In her drunken state, Aanya had become absolute "dead weight."
Inside the Room: Lu Wei laid Aanya on the bed.
Removing Shoes: He sat down and lovingly removed Aanya's heels, placing them in a corner.
Removing Glasses: Aanya's glasses were crooked on her nose. Lu Wei gently lifted her glasses and placed them on the side table.
Scattered Hair: Aanya's hair was scattered all over her face. Lu Wei moved it away and placed his hand on her head.
Lu Wei (Softly): "Crazy girl... the Boss of such a huge company came to drop you home and you're sleeping? I don't know what's going to happen to you in the office tomorrow morning."
Lu Wei covered Aanya with a blanket and turned off the light before leaving. But a fear had settled in his heart—why was a man as dangerous as Zain Yan so close to his sister?
The morning sun fell on Aanya's eyes, but her head was aching as if someone had hit it with a hammer. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw her mother standing in front of her with folded arms, looking angry.
Mother (Angrily): "Aanya! What state have you made of yourself? Why did you drink so much at the first day's party? It doesn't suit girls to lose their senses like this!"
Aanya (Holding her head): "Sorry Mom... I really don't remember when or how I got home. It just became a bit too much with friends."
Just then, Lu Wei (Aanya's brother) entered the room with a glass of lemon water (hangover drink). Seeing his sister's condition, he gave a mischievous smile.
Lu Wei: "Here, drink this, otherwise your hangover won't go away. By the way, some taxi driver dropped you off last night." (Lu Wei lied because of Zain's threat, but the dangerous scene from last night was still in his eyes).
Aanya (Muttering): "Taxi driver? But I remember a little... some handsome man like Byeon Woo-seok came... maybe I was dreaming."
Suddenly Aanya's gaze fell on the clock. 9:30 AM!
"Oh my god! I'm late!" Aanya jumped from the bed. She neither had breakfast nor could she get ready properly. She just changed clothes, grabbed her bag, and ran toward the office like a madwoman.
Z.Y Empire: HR Department
Aanya reached the office panting. As she entered the HR floor, Huan Jing saw her and took a deep breath of relief. She immediately ran over and hugged Aanya.
Huan Jing (In panic): "Aanya! You're alive! Last night when Qian put me in the taxi and you were left behind, I almost died of worry! Where did you go? Who were you with?"
Aanya put her bag on the desk and said softly, "Huan, I think some angel saved me last night... he was just like a superstar. But let's get to work now, otherwise the 'Wolf Boss' will skin me alive."
Aanya didn't know that her 'Angel' had already spread a net for her. Today was like a dream for Aanya and Huan Jing. Both were childhood best friends—Primary school, High School, College, and now destiny had brought them together in the same office.
Friendship and the First Office Commotion
Both were sitting at their workstations reminiscing about old memories and laughing out loud. Aanya felt that everything would be fine now, but she had no idea that last night's "antics" had gone viral.
The Viral Video and Senior's Mockery
Suddenly, people from other departments and seniors began coming near their desks. Everyone had phones in their hands and was laughing while looking at Aanya and Huan Jing.
Seniors (Laughing): "Hey! This is the same one, right... Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Jeon?"
Office Gossip: "Look, the 'Korean Brides' who were dancing on the street last night are sitting in the office today looking so innocent!"
Aanya and Huan Jing hid their faces behind files out of embarrassment. They understood that someone had posted the video of last night on social media.
Qian's Entry and the "Two Kids" Laughter
Suddenly, a complete silence fell over the office. Qian entered in his usual serious and commanding manner. Seeing him, everyone ran toward their own cabins.
Huan Jing, who was already scared of Qian, swallowed hard and asked softly, "Sir... you here? We are just working here, no party is happening."
Qian looked at Aanya. The scene from last night flashed through his mind:
Aanya sitting in Zain's lap... making a 'Finger Heart' with her hand... and screaming loudly—"We will get married and have two kids!"
Qian, who never laughed, suddenly had a smirk on his face. He looked at Aanya and smiled slightly.
Aanya's Suspicion and Fear
When Huan Jing saw Qian smiling, she was astonished. She nudged Aanya with her elbow.
Huan Jing (Softly): "Aanya... look! Why is this 'Grumpy Sir' smiling looking at you? Did he see you last night with Zain Sir... oh boy! Did something big happen last night?"
Aanya's face turned red. She was beginning to remember bits and pieces—the tall man and her "two kids" demand.
Aanya (To herself): "Oh my god! If Sir Qian is laughing, it means I did something very big last night!"
Qian forcibly suppressed his laughter and came near Aanya's desk. There was still a mischievous smile on his face, but he tried to make his voice serious.
Qian: "Miss Lu... our 'Byeon Woo-seok'... I mean, our Boss has called you to his cabin. Go up immediately."
Huan Jing looked at Aanya with wide eyes. "Byeon Woo-seok?! Aanya, what on earth did you say to the Boss last night?!"
Aanya's heart began to race. She feared that Qian must have seen that "two kids" chaos last night. She walked toward the lift with trembling hands.
CEO Cabin: Confronting the Truth
As soon as Aanya opened the door to Zain's cabin, the luxury atmosphere and that 'Woody' perfume scent hit her nose. Zain was sitting in his large leather chair, immersed in some file.
As soon as Aanya saw Zain's side profile, all the images of last night played like a film in her mind:
Zain tucking her hair behind her ear...
Aanya calling him 'Byeon Woo-seok'...
Zain lifting her in his arms...
Aanya's face turned as red as a tomato. She immediately placed both hands over her mouth.
Aanya (Panicked): "O-Oh my god! Byeon Woo-seok... that... that was you?! I... I said that marriage thing to you?!"
Zain slowly lifted his head. There was a slight, murderous smile on his lips. He closed his file and leaned back in his chair.
Zain (In a deep voice): "I am not 'Byeon Woo-seok,' Miss Lu. I am your Boss. And by the way... your 'Future Planning' is starting quite early, isn't it?"
Aanya lowered her head. "P-Please forgive me, Sir! I wasn't in my senses, I had no idea what I was saying."
Zain stood up and walked right up to Aanya. His 195 cm height was completely overwhelming her. He leaned down and looked into Aanya's eyes.
Zain: "People speak the truth when intoxicated, Aanya. So... you really want to marry me and go to Korea? Well... I am interested in knowing..."
Zain leaned a bit closer, his chest brushing against Aanya's shoulder. He asked softly, "...how those 'two kids' of ours will look? Exactly like me, or silly like you?"
Aanya was left speechless. She didn't know whether to start crying out of fear or sink into the ground out of embarrassment. Zain leaned a little more, his breath hitting Aanya's face. Aanya closed her eyes out of fear.
Zain (Softly): "I am thinking... what will be the names of those two kids of ours? Have you made a list, Miss Lu?"
Aanya's whole body was shivering. She couldn't understand if Zain was joking or if he was truly that obsessive. Zain, who used to always think about that Dragon King and the killer with the tattoo, forgot everything after coming so close to Aanya. His mind was fixed only on Aanya.
Zain's gaze was fixed on Aanya's trembling lips. For a moment, he wanted to forget everything and kiss her, but he stopped himself.
Aanya (Pleading): "Boss... please! Let me go. I... I will never drink again, I promise! Please forgive me."
Zain saw that there was genuine terror in Aanya's eyes. He took a deep breath and stepped back. He released Aanya's wrist and put his hands in his pockets.
Zain (In a flat voice): "Fine. I'll let you go for now. But remember Aanya... never make such a mistake in front of me again, or I will forget my promise."
As soon as Zain released her, Aanya ran toward the door without looking back. She was in such a hurry that she almost tripped over the doorstep, but she didn't dare to stop and went straight toward the lift.
Zain stood there watching her go. There was a strange conflict on his face. He didn't know that the girl he was trying to keep close was the niece of his greatest enemy, Lu Kang.
Aanya reached the HR department running, out of breath and her face drenched in sweat. As soon as Huan Jing saw her in this state, she immediately ran to her.
HR Office: A Conversation Between Friends
Aanya told Huan Jing everything that happened inside the cabin without stopping—Zain's "two kids" joke and his murderous gaze.
Huan Jing (In shock): "What?! You really did that? I mean... you were sitting in the Boss's lap showing him dreams of family planning? Aanya, are you crazy!"
Huan Jing looked at Aanya from top to bottom and held her head.
Huan Jing: "I am absolutely convinced now... the Boss likes you! Otherwise, after such a big mistake, he would have had someone thrown down from the 17th floor. But he just let you go with a joke? That means he didn't mind your drunken proposal!"
Aanya (Astonished): "Are you crazy? Why would he like me? I look like a child in front of him. And anyway, I didn't propose to him... I proposed to Byeon Woo-seok!"
Huan Jing (Laughing): "Yes, but what does he know? For him, that proposal was for him! He thinks Miss Lu is smitten with him."
Aanya's Fear and Confusion
Aanya held her head and sat on the chair. "Huan, my mind isn't working. That boss is so dangerous, but when he came near me... there wasn't anger in his eyes, there was something else. But I am scared of him!"
Just then, Aanya realized her ID Card was not around her neck.
Aanya: "Oh no! My ID card... maybe I dropped it there in the cabin when I was running