By Zephyria 
Kwon Young-je, without a doubt, is a man uninterested in romance. Kim Hui-won had never seen him entangled with anyone, male or female, in the past six years.
That’s not to say Kwon Young-je is impotent. Hui-won had witnessed his instincts surge during his rut countless times. It’s just that Kwon Young-je’s desire for achievement far outweighed his sexual desires. He wasn’t a workaholic for nothing.
For such a man to engage in a sponsorship with an Omega… Naturally, it was shocking.
He was either seriously pissed off or had some other ulterior motive. Either way, Hui-won, as his executive secretary, was in a position to follow orders.
“Please, I beg you. Please reconsider just one more time.”
“Ugh, this is annoying… Listen here. Do I look like someone who would do sponsorships? Do I have nothing better to do?”
“I fully understand you’re upset. If you could just meet him once and hear him out…”
“Do you think celebrities are that easy? If you keep coming, I’ll report you for stalking. See, I’ve already dialed 112? I’m really going to call, you know?”
The actor Kwon Young-je had singled out was not easy to deal with. From the moment he heard the sponsorship offer, he was vehemently opposed, and he showed a fierce reaction even at the sight of Hui-won’s face.
Hui-won wondered how he ended up targeting this person. I mean, if you want to play around with an actor, shouldn’t they basically be someone who needs a sponsor? Kwon Young-je, does it have to be this person?
“I’m sorry. Please.”
All Kim Hui-won could do was apologize and plead. He had spent two nights guarding the Omega actor’s house, bowing incessantly. He felt incredibly sorry for the other party, but he had no choice.
Even as he did this, the rumor of Kwon Young-je’s impotence was spreading like wildfire. If he returned empty-handed, Executive Director Kwon would surely chew him out, and more than anything, the pride of an executive secretary wouldn’t allow failure.
“Wow… Secretary Kim, do you know you’re a really persistent person? How can you stand there all night in the rain?”
“Seon Woo-jin.”
“Okay, okay, you just want me to meet him once, right? It’s not like I’m going to accept the sponsorship, I’m just meeting him because you look so pitiful. I’m also curious to see what kind of person he is.”
On the third day, the Omega actor finally surrendered. He was fed up with Kim Hui-won, who stood firm despite the rain that fell overnight.
“Thank you. I will escort you safely.”
The sight of the secretary, pushing back his soaked hair and smiling faintly, was so pathetic and pitiful. In Seon Woo-jin’s eyes, the secretary’s handsome face was wasted.
Kwon Young-je and Seon Woo-jin’s first meeting was held in secret.
Unlike someone proposing a sponsorship, Kwon Young-je maintained a consistently stiff attitude. Kim Hui-won also attended as his executive secretary. And he learned about Executive Director Kwon’s plan.
The contract period was one month, meetings twice a week, going in and out of hotels, but no sexual contact whatsoever. Instead, they would act intimately in front of others as if they were in love. A scandal was planned to be reported.
In other words, they would become a show window couple. The sponsorship was just a smokescreen, and they needed an actor with good acting skills if possible. And the reason it had to be Seon Woo-jin was….
“Kwon Young-ho has offered you a sponsorship several times, hasn’t he?”
It was because he was someone Kwon Young-ho had already set his sights on. He had been courting him for nearly half a year, but Seon Woo-jin had noticed Kwon Young-ho’s perverted nature early on and had been putting up an iron wall.
“It’s quite a mess within one family. That’s why I don’t like Alphas.”
“You’re not particularly charming either. If it weren’t for Kwon Young-ho, I wouldn’t have made this offer.”
How could there be such a cold atmosphere when an Alpha and an Omega were in the same place? Kwon Young-je and Seon Woo-jin disliked each other from their first meeting.
“Weren’t you trying to get rid of Kwon Young-ho? We both need help, so let’s come to a reasonable agreement.”
“Compensate me properly. You know how damaging a scandal can be for an actor, right? Since I’m showing my face anyway, I need to get my fair share.”
Strangely enough, they were on the same page, and the contract was concluded. Kim Hui-won mediated the secret sponsorship agreement and became the sole witness to their strange relationship.
“All contact will be made through Secretary Kim. Seon Woo-jin, if you need to contact me, please speak to Secretary Kim.”
“Perfect. I’m more comfortable with Secretary Kim anyway.”
Seon Woo-jin showed a hint of color for the first time during the conversation. His pretty face winked at Hui-won. He was someone with charm ingrained in his body.
“Please take good care of me, Secretary Kim.”
“Yes, likewise.”
Hui-won’s raised lips trembled. I’m just doing what I’m told… Why is Executive Director Kwon glaring at me like this? It’s so unfair.
The fake romance is progressing smoothly.
Flower baskets, catered lunch boxes, and coffee trucks were delivered to Seon Woo-jin’s agency and filming locations almost daily. All of them were carefully selected by Secretary Kim.
Not only that, he also booked restaurants with a good atmosphere and sometimes even reserved hotel rooms. As they flaunted their relationship for others to see, rumors of their romance quickly spread. Moreover, high-quality photos of their dates put the finishing touch on the rumors.
Even though it was a thorough business arrangement, they looked like a sweet couple on the surface. Kwon Young-je showed off a fake and handsome smile in front of others, and Seon Woo-jin perfectly played the role of an Omega in love, as befitting an actor.
Of course, once they entered the hotel room, they split into different rooms and only linked arms again when they came out.
Regardless of the truth, it was enough to make it seem like they were together. In addition, the rumor of Executive Director Kwon’s impotence disappeared completely.
“Turn off your pheromone. I feel like I’m going to throw up.”
“Wow… that’s harsh.”
As they were leaving after the meal, Kwon Young-je covered his mouth as if he couldn’t stand it any longer and made a disgusted face. When he genuinely started gagging, Seon Woo-jin also released his arm and took a step back.
“Isn’t he really annoying?”
Hui-won just smiled. I agree with Seon Woo-jin, but I can’t say anything. Just treat me like I’m not here.
“Executive Director, it would be better to cancel the movie schedule.”
It was true that Executive Director Kwon looked unwell, so he had to take care of him first. He sprayed the prepared deodorant everywhere and handed him a bottle of water.
“Let’s do that.”
Kwon Young-je drank the water to soothe his upset stomach.
“The movie… I really wanted to see it….”
“…….”
“I even bragged about it on social media….”
So what? Kwon Young-je looked down at Seon Woo-jin with the coldest eyes in the world. The Omega’s charm had no effect on him whatsoever.
At that, Seon Woo-jin subtly grabbed Hui-won’s sleeve.
“Secretary Kim, would you like to watch it with me?”
“Me?”
“The Executive Director can rest in the car in the meantime. You said you rented out the entire movie theater. No one will know who I’m watching it with.”
It was a movie that Seon Woo-jin really wanted to see. It had only been submitted to overseas film festivals and had not yet been released in Korea, but Kwon Young-je had made special arrangements for it to be screened.
The process was not easy. Putting aside the large amount of money involved, the secretarial staff had to spend two full days just on the arrangements. Hui-won also felt a little sorry to waste such a valuable opportunity.
He glanced at Kwon Young-je. When he stared at Executive Director Kwon, he let out a dumbfounded laugh. The laugh soon disappeared, and he frowned deeply.
“What do you want me to do?”
“…I can’t let you watch it alone.”
“Is Seon Woo-jin a child?”
“He’s an Omega.”
An Omega should be cherished, cared for, and protected. Leaving him alone in a dark place was a very dangerous thing. Even middle school students know that, right?
“Do as you please.”
Kwon Young-je left a cold reply and turned away. He snatched the car keys from Hui-won’s hand, got into the elevator alone, and went down.
“What should I do? I hope you’re not getting scolded because of me, Secretary Kim.”
“The Executive Director isn’t one to hold grudges like that. It’ll be fine.”
“No, he seems like he holds grudges a lot.”
Hui-won comforted Seon Woo-jin. To be honest, when their eyes met just before the elevator doors closed, he felt a chill down his spine, but… the Kwon Young-je he knew was definitely someone who would just let it go.
Two hours and thirty minutes flew by. They enjoyed the viewing while comfortably chatting, as they had monopolized the empty movie theater.
“It was really fun! Thank you for watching it with me!”
Seon Woo-jin couldn’t hide his excited expression and repeatedly savored the emotions from earlier. It was an art film, so it was a bit boring for Hui-won, but seeing him so thrilled next to him made him feel good too.
“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”
“I have a blu-ray of the same director’s film at my house. If you’re interested, I can introduce it to you. Would you like to watch it together next time?”
“If I have the chance.”
Unlike the excited Seon Woo-jin, Hui-won’s attention had been focused on the parking lot for a while. The running time was longer than he had expected, so he was going crazy with worry about Executive Director Kwon, who was waiting.
“Secretary Kim, can I call you Hui-won Hyung? Is that okay?”
“Seon Woo-jin, should we walk a little faster?”
They only said what they wanted to say and sped up their pace. He could see the sedan parked in the VIP parking area. And the tall man leaning against it.
Hui-won quickly ran forward. His back bent automatically.
“Executive Director, why are you out here?”
“…….”
Kwon Young-je just stared at him without saying a word. Hui-won tried to read his mind.
“Get in, let’s drop Seon Woo-jin off and go back to the company.”
Kwon Young-je only said that and got into the back seat. Hui-won hurriedly went around the car. As he got into the driver’s seat, the door next to him burst open. Seon Woo-jin had taken the passenger seat.
“…Are you riding in the front?”
“Yes. You don’t like it when I sit in the back, right? I want to go home comfortably, even if it’s just for a little while. Is that okay, Executive Director?”
Seon Woo-jin asked as a formality while fastening his seat belt. Hui-won also glanced at the rearview mirror. Kwon Young-je, sitting directly behind the driver’s seat, was just flipping through the tablet screen without any response.
“…Let’s go quietly.”
Permission was granted in an indifferent tone.
Hui-won sighed and put his foot on the accelerator. I’ll be departing. No sooner had he finished speaking than the heavy sedan slipped out of the parking lot as if gliding.
The car was filled with Seon Woo-jin’s chattering voice.
Kwon Young-je preferred to travel quietly, so it was extremely rare for anyone to talk in the car like this. Hui-won answered the questions from time to time while constantly checking the back seat. Fortunately, Executive Director Kwon had no reaction.
“The cookies you sent to the filming location the day before yesterday, they were so pretty that I couldn’t even eat them and froze them in the freezer. Did Hui-won Hyung pick those out too?”
“Ah…. Yes, I did pick them out.”
“I’ve never seen anyone with such good taste as Hyung. How do you know all my preferences?”
“That’s… it’s all on Seon Woo-jin’s social media.”
The road was congested due to rush hour. Hui-won was on edge as he repeatedly stopped and started. He was used to driving, but he wasn’t skilled enough to be a chauffeur, so he was worried that the person in the back seat might be uncomfortable.
Besides, why was Seon Woo-jin so friendly? His honorifics had become more affectionate, and he had been asking more questions. The Omega’s soft voice was nice to listen to, but there was a limit to how much he could respond.
Just then, the light changed, and as he accelerated, a car suddenly cut in from the next lane.
Baaang-!
Hui-won slammed on the brakes and grabbed the person in the passenger seat. The sudden stop caused a large jolt, making his upper body lurch forward.
“Executive Director! Are you alright?”
He turned his head to check on Kwon Young-je first. Fortunately, Kwon Young-je was only slightly surprised and was unharmed.
“Are you hurt anywhere?”
He asked again, but Kwon Young-je only stared at something instead of answering.
To be exact, he was looking at the Omega’s chest, which Kim Hui-won’s right arm was supporting, and Seon Woo-jin’s face, who was clutching that arm tightly with a dumbfounded expression. His two cheeks were flushed. His lips were parted.
His large eyes were frantically capturing Secretary Kim. The more Kwon Young-je watched it, the more his brow furrowed.
Quite… irritating.
His painstakingly suppressed insides began to twist again.