Everybody at LV Entertainment was very ecstatic when Shin Woo announced that there would be a company camping scheduled next week at Jeju Island. Shin Woo explained that everybody deserved a recreational activity to unwind the stress that they had been since the strenuous activity of launching an album for ASUS and the debut of their other groups. He wanted also to thank every one of their efforts and made LV Entertainment successful once more.
"You're such a dearie, Shin Woo-sshi. I never thought that a CEO like you would do this to everybody," Ra Eun, the musical director of LV Entertainment, coaxed at him.
Pauline winced at her voice, obviously trying to woo him.
They were at the conference room discussing the upcoming company camping.
Shin Woo, as always, remained unperturbed at her advances. "Of course. I owed it all to you. I can't do this alone without your knowledge and skills. Besides, our artists deserved these kind of recreational activities since they were the reason of our tremendous success in this industry."
Seo Jin, the head of visual designs and graphics, nodded. "I agree with you, Mr. Yoon. We must give back to our artists' efforts on making LV entertainment ran wild again."
"Our stock price has been always on the peak and still striking high for the last two weeks. Our income has skyrocketed at sixty percent since the launch of ASUS' album and Honey Bee's debut last month. The album already sold at almost ninety percent in local, excluding the international sales," Pauline explained.
Shin Woo nodded, pleased to hear the status of LV entertainment. "Okay. I'm so thankful that you are all here for the past ten years with me. Without all of you here, I don't think LV Entertainment will last."
Pauline almost snorted at him. Shin Woo tended to be emotional on this kind of events that LV Entertainment had. But deep down, Pauline was so proud of him. She looked at him as her big brother and Shin Woo always helped her whenever she was experiencing difficulties on her work. Since she was the youngest but second in command down at Shin Woo's position, Pauline was trying her best to put a lot of work to make his company flourished.
After fifteen minutes, the meeting was adjourned and Pauline went to the parking lot for her car. She had to see her mom since her mom called her to pay her a visit. The moment she reached for her car, she stopped as she saw a letter clipped at the wiper. She smiled, already knew who was coming from.
Pauline got the letter and opened it. She read silently.
Dear Miss Pauline,
You look terrific and gorgeous as always, my cherie.
Makes me want to grab you and cover you with the eyes of every one.
Jelly,
Mr. Grim
Pauline laughed. "You're so corny, Mr. Grim."
She heard her phone beeped and got it. Her eyes widened when she saw his message.
I'm always corny when it comes to you, my love.
"You're here?" she yelled.
Her phone beeped again and read.
I'm always right behind you, achingly staring at you like a star I can't reach.
"Why don't you reveal yourself now?"
She read as her phone beeped again.
I can't. It's too early. I'm gonna prove something for myself first and be worthy with you. I feel like a dirt when I'm standing next to you.
Pauline could hear the pain behind his text. She immediately called on his number and waiting.
Her heart froze as she heard a phone ringing near her.
Pauline frantically searched the place and her breathing stopped when she saw a subtle movement near the stairs. She ran at the direction as if her life depending on it.
"Mr. Grim!" she shouted in her lungs.
When she reached at the stairs, she instantly swerved her body to see him but her face immediately met a strong trunk.
Pauline fell down, flat on her butt as she caressed her battered nose. She heard someone clicked a tongue. She halted.
She immediately raised her head to see him. To see her Mr. Grim. Her heart was beating so crazy and she was having hard breathing, anticipating.
"You're clumsy as always, eh?"
His voice was dangerously deep and low. She gulped.
The man moved and drew his body towards her. Pauline saw his face dramatically appeared in front of her and her heart just stopped beating.
"Bin Young..."
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