(Park exits Kang's cabin. Seeing him, a commotion ripples through the entire office, and all the employees scramble to look busy. Park walks straight over to Eun and Won's desks. Eun and Won both look up at Park with deep anticipation.)
Park: Eun...
Eun:(Anxiously) Mr. Park, what happened?
Park: Kang has called you into his cabin, Eun.Eun:(Shocked) What? Me? But why?
Won: Is Mr. Kang really that angry? And those noises of things smashing inside, what was that about?
Park: I don't know why he called you. But yes, he is furious, and he has completely trashed everything inside his room.
Won: What?! But why is he so angry?
Eun:(Panicking) And why did he call me? I'm not going in there!
Park: Don't do that, Eun. He's already raging. To be completely honest, he absolutely hated the idea of Mr. Lee joining this company. Lee is a friend to both of you, so I don't want to say too much, but...
Won: What? Because of Lee? Although this partnership was a massive shock to us too, Lee is a good guy
.Eun: Yeah, and what's the problem? Lee is highly capable. He's been extremely smart since childhood. He won't cause any harm to the company, so why does the boss have such a massive issue with him, Park?
Park: Look, I don't know much about that. But you need to get into that cabin right now, otherwise Kang will walk out here and scold you in front of everyone.
Eun:(Taking a deep breath) Do I really have to go? Fine, I'm going.Won: All the best, Eun!
Eun:(Muttering under her breath) I have no idea what that grumpy kangaroo is going to do to me in there...(Won goes back to her work, and Eun slowly, fearfully makes her way toward Kang's cabin.)
SCENE 7: Inside Kang's Cabin – Eun's Confrontation(Eun arrives at the cabin door and knocks very softly.)
Eun: May I come in, sir?Kang:(Standing with his back to the window, shouting in a heavy, booming voice) Yes, come in! (Eun enters The moment she steps away, Park slides into Eun's empty chair right next to Won. He slumps into the seat, looking exhausted.)
OFFICE FLOOR EUN DESK :
Park:(Exhaling a sharp breath) Oye, Won.
Won:(Startled, turning around with a frown, her hand resting on a stack of files) Why are you sitting here?
Park:(Leaning back, looking around the buzzing office) I just needed a place to sit for a minute. I need to talk to you about something
.Won:(Skeptical, raising an eyebrow) What? Talk to me about what? Speak up
.Park:(Leaning in slightly, a curious smirk playing on his lips) This Eun... does she seriously call Mr. Kang a 'Grumpy Kangaroo' behind his back?
Won:(Panicking instantly, she slaps her hand over Park's mouth to muffle him, looking around frantically) Shh! Yes! But don't you dare go and tell Mr. Kang about it! If you snitch on her, I swear you'll see what I can do to you!
Park:(Giggling as he pulls her hand away from his mouth, raising his hands in defeat) What's wrong with you? Relax! I'm not going to tell him. Honestly, though... the name actually suits him quite well.
Won:(Sighing, rolling her eyes) Yeah, whatever. So, are you planning to just sit here next to me all day?
Park:(Grinning mischievously) Why? Do you have a problem with me sitting here? Anyway... I actually have to go send the cleaning staff inside to clear up the mess Kang made. So, I'm heading out. Bye, Won!
Won:(A playful, sharp smirk on her face) Yeah, yeah. Bye.(Park stands up and walks away toward the maintenance department. The moment he is gone, Yoona and Sung instantly rush over, swarming Won's desk.)
Yoona:(Eyes wide with curiosity) What did Mr. Park say? Is Mr. Kang really that furious inside?
Won:(Sighing as she opens a folder) Yeah. Extremely angry.
Sung:(Anxiously looking toward the closed blinds) Then why did Mr. Kang call Eun inside?Won: I have no idea.
Yoona:(Gasping) Oh god, so Eun actually went inside? Mr. Kang's anger is so dangerous, he doesn't listen to anyone when he's like this!
Sung:(Lowering her voice, leaning over the partition) Mr. Kang has been hot-tempered since childhood. Back then, only Ms. Chairman—his mother—could control his anger. But now, he doesn't even speak to her.
Won:(Stopping her work, completely shocked) What? Why? She's his mom, right?Sung:(Shaking her head) I don't know the exact details. There was some major accident during his childhood. Ever since that day, the relationship between Kang and Ms. Chairman completely broke down. He doesn't even call her 'Mom'—he strictly addresses her as 'Ms. Kang.'
Won:(Frowning) How do you even know all of this?
Yoona: Everyone who has been here since the early days knows about it. But no one knows what that accident actually was, or what Ms. Chairman's role was in it. The senior staff told us about it. Nobody talks about it now because back then, Mr. Kang fell gravely ill due to the trauma of that accident. The Chairman had to send him to Paris for treatment, and they sent Mr. Park along with him.
Sung:(Nodding) Exactly. You can probably ask Mr. Park about it. After all, Mr. Park gets along really well with the two of you.
Won:(Shaking her head) He doesn't get along with me that much! But you know what, I won't ask him. I'll tell Eun to ask Mr. Kang directly. He speaks much more openly and comfortably when he's around her anyway
.Yoona:(Giggling excitedly) Yes! And make sure you tell us everything later!
Won:(Shooing them away with her hands) Yeah, yeah, whatever. Now get back to work before someone gets caught!
Yoona:(Scurrying away) Right, let's go!(The girls scatter back to their respective desks and pretend to be busy, but Won looks back toward Kang's closed blinds, her mind racing with questions just as Mr. Lee begins walking over to her desk.)
SCENE 7: Inside Kang's Cabin – Eun's Confrontation(Eun arrives at the cabin door and knocks very softly.)
Eun: May I come in, sir?
Kang:(Standing with his back to the window, shouting in a heavy, booming voice) Yes, come in!(Eun enters and stands quietly right behind Kang. He continues to stare out the window in absolute silence. The tension in the room is suffocating. Eun waits for what feels like an eternity.)
Eun:(To herself, thinking) I've been standing here for so long! Why on earth did he even call me? This grumpy kangaroo isn't saying a single word... (To Kang) Mr. Kang, why did you call me? Is there some work? If not, may I leave? I still have a lot of work left, and it's almost time for the lunch break
.Kang:(Turning around abruptly in a flash of anger) Stop right there! I didn't call you in here for no reason. And all you can care about right now is your lunch break?!Eun:(Flinching) Sorry sir, but why did you call me then?
Kang:(Stepping forward aggressively until he is right in front of her, his eyes blazing) Step down from your position as Team Leader
.Eun:(Stunned) What? But why, sir?!
Kang: Because I said so! You will drop this position immediately!
Eun:(Gathering her courage, defiant) But I haven't done anything wrong, so why should I give up my post? I'm sorry, sir, but I will not step down from my leadership. The Chairman himself appointed me as the Team Leader for this project.
Kang:(.(Kang completely loses his temper at Eun's defiance. He steps forward aggressively and slams his right hand firmly against the glass window right beside her head—a sudden, intense wall-slam (Kabedon)! The sharp sound of his palm hitting the glass startles Eun. Kang slowly leans in, looking directly in front of her face. As Eun looks up into his blazing eyes, her heart begins hammering wildly.))Eun:(Gasping, looking directly into Kang's intense eyes) W... What do you think you are doing, Mr. Kang?!
Kang:(Voice dropping to a deep, dark whisper) Shut up! You will do exactly as I say. I am your boss! You are not going to work with that Lee guy, period!
Eun:(Despite being trapped in his grip, she finds her voice) But why, Mr. Kang? What is your problem with him? Until the Chairman himself tells me otherwise, I will never give up my leadership!
(As Eun speaks with fierce passion, Kang's furious gaze repeatedly drops to her lips. His anger slowly morphs into an entirely different kind of magnetic, suffocating tension. He stares at her, his breathing heavy, struggling desperately to restrain himself as the overwhelming suspense peaks.)
(Suddenly, the cleaning staff knocks loudly on the door. 'Knock! Knock!')
(Kang instantly pulls his hand off the window, stepping back hurriedly while adjusting his tie.)
Kang:(Coldly turning away) Fine! Then my dad will be the one to kick you out of this position.
Eun:(Fixing her clothes, flustered) Fine. I'm leaving
.Kang:(Glancing at the door, shouting to the staff) Yes, coming!Eun:(Muttering to herself, taking a deep, shaky breath as she exits) Whew... what on earth was that? He actually grabbed me like... oh god, no, no. Eun, act normal. Nothing happened. Just relax..(Eun walks out of the cabin, her face flushed red)
SCENE 9: Inside Kang's Cabin – Regret & The Flashback(The cleaning staff member enters the cabin, stopping dead in his tracks as he sees the shattered glass, scattered files, and overturned laptop on the floor.)
Kang:(To the staff, in a harsh, cold tone) Clean all of this up, quickly!
Staff:(Timidly, pointing to the sofa) Yes, sir... but please, could you sit over there in the chair for a moment? I don't want you to accidentally step on a piece of broken glass while I am cleaning.
Kang:(Exhaling a sharp, heavy breath) Fine. Just do your job.(Kang sits heavily into his large executive leather chair. He leans back, closing his eyes. His heart is still pounding erratically as his mind flashes back to the intimate proximity he just shared with Eun.)
Kang:(To himself, deeply conflicted) What is happening to me? Why am I being drawn toward her like this? No... this is wrong. I cannot love anyone else. I can never forget Hanu. I only loved Hanu... and I will always love only her.(As Kang whispers Hanu's name, the modern cabin around him begins to blur, and the scene dissolves into the past...)
SCENE 10: Flashback (The Past) – College Classroom (Day One)
(Inside a standard college classroom, students are sitting at their desks, chatting amiably. Suddenly, a heavy silence falls over the hallway outside. A luxury, incredibly expensive black car pulls up to the main gates of the campus.)(Kang Ha-joon steps out of the vehicle, dressed flawlessly, radiating power and wealth. He walks down the corridor and stops at the classroom doorway, looking at the professor who is currently teaching.)
Kang Ha-joon:(In a serious, resonant voice) May I come in, sir?
Teacher:(Turning away from the blackboard) Yes, come in.(The moment Kang Ha-joon steps into the classroom, every single student freezes in shock. The girls and boys stare at him open-mouthed, utterly captivated by his expensive watch, his imposing attitude, and his striking personality.)(Sitting at the fourth bench is a very pure and beautiful girl—Hanu. She looks up from her textbook toward the door, her eyes locking onto Kang. She is mesmerized.)
Teacher: Yes, students, please pay attention. This is a new student joining our class. (Turning to Kang, smiling) Son, please introduce yourself to the class.
Kang Ha-joon:(Lifts his head with absolute pride. As he looks forward, his eyes lock instantly with Hanu's. He finds himself staring at her, completely captivated. Catching himself, he addresses the room) Hello everyone. My name is Kang Ha-joon... and I really like boxing.
Teacher:(Slightly surprised by his brief, authoritative introduction) Oh, I see! Alright, Kang. Go ahead and take the empty seat right behind Hanu at the fourth bench.
(Kang walks down the aisle without a word. Hanu, seeing him approach her row, shyly looks down at her desk. Kang slides into the seat directly behind her. He sets his books down, but his eyes never leave the back of her head. Hanu feels his intense gaze and grows flustered.)(The teacher turns back to write on the blackboard, and the class resumes. Hanu cannot resist. She slowly, hesitantly turns around to face Kang.)
Hanu:(In a soft, quiet voice, avoiding direct eye contact) H... Hello. I'm Kim Hanu. The class monitor.
Kang:(Folds his arms on the desk, leaning forward slightly as a mesmerizing smile touches his lips) Hello, Hanu. I know. The teacher just said your name.Hanu:(Blushing under his direct gaze) Right, well... you are joining quite late. Half the semester is already over. You'll need the previous notes, otherwise, you'll face problems during the exams
.Kang:(Smiling with a hint of arrogant charm) I don't need notes, Monitor. Whatever I look at once, I remember forever.
Hanu:(Letting out a soft laugh, adjusting her glasses) Oh, really? Are you that intelligent? We'll see how many marks you get on the first test.
Kang:(In a challenging tone, eyes glittering) If I top the class, will you go to lunch with me?
Hanu:(Shocked, she quickly spins back around to face the blackboard, her heart hammering wildly. She smiles beautifully to herself) What a strange guy... he just got here and he's already flirting.(Behind her, Kang watches her turn away, a pure, innocent smile breaking across his face—a smile that never appears on the hardened man he is today.)(Hanu turns around to face him fully this time, extending her hand warmly.)
Hanu: Hi, I'm Kim Hanu. Will you be my friend?
Kang:(Deeply happy as he looks at her, he extends his hand too) Yes, absolutely!(As their hands meet, they both share a soft laugh. The budding connection is beautiful.)(The camera shifts to the very last bench of the classroom. A young Mr. Lee is sitting there. He watches Kang and Hanu holding hands and laughing. His face turns completely dark with jealousy. In a fit of rage, Lee slams his hand hard against his desk—'BANG!')(The loud noise startles the entire class. The teacher spins around immediately.)
Teacher:(Angrily) What was that? What is going on back there?! (His eyes land on Hanu, who is still partially turned) Hanu! What are you doing looking backward?
Hanu:(Panicking, she snaps forward and opens her book) N... Nothing, sir! Sorry.(Behind her, Kang sits quietly, thoroughly amused and delighted by her cute, panicked reaction.)
(The flashback jumps forward in time. A younger, breathless Kang is running through a desolate, rocky hill area, searching for Hanu. He is breathing heavily, looking around everywhere.)
Kang: (Screaming) Hanu!! Where are you, Hanu?! I can't catch you anymore... I'm exhausted!(Suddenly, right at the steep edge of the cliff, Hanu's foot slips. She begins to plunge backward into the abyss.)
Hanu: (Screaming in absolute terror) Kang... !(Hanu falls off the cliff into the deep valley below, crashing into the water. Kang is completely frozen in shock as he watches her fall. He sprints toward the edge to catch her, but stops. Standing just a few feet away on the cliffside is his mother, Ms. Chairman. Seeing Ms. Chairman stepping back in shock, Kang rushes toward his mother. In a volatile mix of rage and tears, he grabs Ms. Chairman's shoulders and begins shaking her violently.)
Kang: (Screaming, sobbing uncontrollably) Why did you do this?! You just stood there and watched... Are you human or a stone?! I hate you! Bring Hanu back... bring her back!(He collapses at his mother's feet, weeping bitterly, while Ms. Chairman remains standing there, completely numb and frozen.)
SCENE 12: Present Day – Kang's Cabin
(Kang opens his eyes with a violent jolt, snapping out of the memory. He sits upright in his leather chair. Beads of sweat are dripping down his forehead, and he is hyperventilating, visibly trembling from the returning trauma.)
Kang:(Wiping his face, his voice broken and hollow) Whew... how long will this keep happening? How long will this nightmare continue to torture me?
Office Floor – Eun's Desk(EuN walks slowly, step by step, straight back to her desk. Seeing her state, Won immediately leaves her chair and grabs Eun's hand in deep concern.)
Won:(Anxiously) Eun! What happened inside? Why did he call you? Is everything okay? You look completely terrified.
(Eun is still reeling from the shock of Kang slamming his hand against the window (Wall-Slam) and leaning in so incredibly close to her. She tries to stabilize her breathing. Just as she is about to answer Won, Mr. Lee appears, walking toward their desks with his signature confident smile.)
MR Lee: Hi
.Won: (Stammering nervously TO MR LEE) You... sorry, sorry. You are here, Mr. Lee? I am sorry, I didn't bring the new project files to your cabin yet.
MR Lee: (Smiling gently, waving his hand) It's okay. I came here to have lunch with both of you. Come on, let's go.(Lee turns his gaze toward Eun. He notices her completely stiff posture, her red face, and her absolute silence.)
MR Lee: (Frowning with deep concern) What happened, Eun? Why are you standing there so quietly
?Eun: (Startled, nervously snapping out of her thoughts) Huh? What happened to me? I am... I am fine
.MR Lee: (Narrowing his eyes, looking directly at her) Are you telling the truth, Eun?
Eun: (Quickly avoiding eye contact, trying to change the subject) Yes. I need to explain all the work for the new project to you. I am really sorry, I just... huh... nothing.(Eun frantically grabs a thick folder from her desk, her hands shaking slightly as she shoves it toward Lee.)
Eun: Take this file. You can go through it. If you feel like anything is missing, let me know and I will explain it to you.MR Lee: (Chuckling softly, gently pushing the file down) Relax, Eun. It's not that urgent. Let's have lunch first. If needed, you can explain it to me while we eat.
Won: (Holding her stomach, trying to break the heavy tension) Let's go now and talk about all of this over there. Come on first, I am starving!
Lee: (Laughing heartily) Huh! Let's go then.(Lee, Eun, and Won turn together and walk out toward the corridor to have their lunch.).)