"Are you sure you want to go to work? Aren't you still feeling dizzy?" Areum asked while adjusting Saga's tie.

Saga nodded, affirming, but Areum didn't even notice. The girl then lifted her head and gazed at her husband's face. Saga furrowed his brows in confusion as he met Areum's gaze.

"Why?"

"Are you still angry and thinking that I like Tae Jun?" Areum continued to stare at Saga.

Saga shook his head quickly. "I've never been angry at you," he said.

"Then why were you silent when I asked?" Areum pressed further.

Saga's brow furrowed in confusion even more, and then, a moment later, the man who used to be so cold to Areum chuckled. Saga gently lowered Areum's hand from the tie she held around Saga's neck. The reserved man then embraced Areum in his arms.

"I did not earlier, but you didn't see it. I've never been angry at you, Areum-a. I just felt a bit scared that you might like my brother. That's not true," Saga explained.

Areum returned the tight embrace, smiled faintly, and shook her head slowly. "I won't like any other man. Because I've only liked you since long ago," Areum said confidently.

Saga, surprised, released his embrace and looked at Areum with disbelief. Areum continued to smile, leaned in, gathering all her courage, and kissed Saga's lips. Saga remained still in shock at what his wife was doing.

***
Since the morning, Areum couldn't stop smiling, leaving Junsu, who sat beside her, quite puzzled. Several times, Junsu even caught Areum moving randomly with a joyful expression. When someone approached their table, Junsu stopped paying attention to Areum, who seemed lost in her happiness.

"Oh, Mr. Tae Jun, you've arrived," Junsu said.

Areum, immersed in her happiness, didn't even notice Tae Jun's arrival. The girl continued to move randomly, earning a strange look from Tae Jun. Shortly after, Tae Jun looked back at Junsu.

"What's wrong with her?" Tae Jun whispered.

Junsu shrugged, not knowing. "I've been wondering, too, sir. She seems possessed by a happy ghost," Junsu replied.

Tae Jun chuckled softly and then looked towards Saga's office.

"Is Saga inside?" he asked.

"Yes, Mr. Saga has been waiting for you since earlier," Junsu replied. Tae Jun nodded and then walked into Saga's office, paying no attention to Areum, who was still laughing to herself.

Upon entering Saga's office, Tae Jun immediately sat on the sofa, and Saga approached with some prepared documents.
"Are you feeling better? Why are you working today?" Tae Jun asked, noting that Saga was sitting on the sofa before him.

"Yeah, I'm fine now. It was just the aftereffects of being drunk," Saga replied, looking at his brother with a severe expression.

"What's wrong? Why did you suddenly get drunk like that?" Tae Jun asked, slightly curious about why his usually non-drinking younger brother drank to the point of passing out.

For a moment, Saga fell silent, looking at his brother with a slightly puzzled and disbelieving expression. Saga then took a deep breath and handed over the documents he brought.
"Read this, Hyung! With this, you'll know what's going on with me," Saga said.

With a puzzled expression, Tae Jun took the documents and read them carefully. Tae Jun's facial expression remained unreadable. Saga continued to stare at Tae Jun with a face full of question marks, awaiting an explanation from his brother. After reading the documents, Tae Jun closed them and looked at his younger brother.

"Is this what you wanted to talk about?" Tae Jun asked in a casual tone, seemingly not surprised by what Saga had presented.

Saga nodded slowly, confirming Tae Jun's question. Unlike Tae Jun, who appeared very relaxed as if nothing had happened, Saga had a severe expression and was waiting for an explanation from his brother.

"Indeed, it's a new mall that my company opened. Isn't it normal for investors to visit a new, more competent company? And isn't it also normal for outlet tenants to move due to cheaper rental prices?" Tae Jun said, staring intently at his younger brother.

His brother's words slightly took Saga aback. For him, everything seemed normal. However, why was it that his brother became his rival? Shouldn't his brother avoid doing all of this to a company that was also his own?

"Hyung," Saga whispered, unable to say anything more than calling his brother.

"Don't pretend to be new to the business, Saga! Everything you're showing is a normal occurrence. Our companies are different but operate in the same field. Isn't it natural for us to compete?" Tae Jun stated again.

Saga widened his eyes in disbelief. "But, Hyung, isn't Daehan Group yours? Shouldn't the company I manage be a partner to the company you're currently managing?" Saga expressed his disbelief in his brother's thinking.

Tae Jun chuckled softly, then looked away and sighed deeply. "This company is from Dad; I have my own company. So, let's compete, and don't be surprised by what I'm doing," Tae Jun said without looking at his younger brother.

"Hyung," Saga whispered, suddenly feeling awkward and confused about what to do now.

A moment later, Tae Jun looked back at Saga, his lips forming a thin smile but with a smirk. "Don't overthink about things you don't need to consider! All of this is normal. You can find new investors and come up with fresh ideas so that the outlet tenants in your mall don't run to mine," Tae Jun stated again.

Saga was stunned; he felt truly silenced by Tae Jun. Saga no longer recognized his brother from the past until now.
***
"Turns out, many outlets in your new mall are already leased. So, when's the grand opening?" Mr. Min asked while enjoying his dinner.

"Next week," Tae Jun answered briefly.

"You're opening another new mall?" Mrs. Min asked, finding out that her stepson had a new mall.

This time, Tae Jun lifted his head and looked at his mother. He smiled and nodded, confirming.

"Wow, congratulations, dear. Your company is getting bigger," Mrs. Min exclaimed happily.

"Thank you, Eomma," Tae Jun responded.

"Does Saga know? Have you told him about the grand opening next week?" Mr. Min asked again.

"Yeah, he knows. I just went to his office. The grand opening won't be too big, Appa. I'm not inviting many people. I want us to have a family meal together. We can also invite Areum's parents, how about that?" Tae Jun suggested, looking at his father.

"Good idea, I haven't seen Mrs. Kang in a long time," Mrs. Min added joyfully.

Tae Jun looked at his mother again, his lips forming a smile, and he nodded. Mr. Min also nodded in agreement.
"I agree with your idea. Areum hasn't been here for a long time either," he added.

Tae Jun turned to look at his father now, smiling and nodding. In another location, Areum had just finished cleaning the kitchen. Saga, on the other hand, was busy tidying up their refrigerator. Many food items had run out, but they hadn't had time to go to the supermarket. After arranging the remaining food items in the fridge, Saga closed the door quietly and looked at Areum, who was still busy washing dirty dishes.

Slowly, Saga approached Areum and stood behind his wife. His mind, which had been so chaotic since the afternoon, wanted to be calmed by Areum. Feeling someone standing behind her, Areum looked back, raising her eyebrows in confusion.

"What's up, Saga?" Areum asked, abruptly stopping washing the dirty dishes.

Saga waited to answer. He stared at Areum and then shook his head slowly. "Nothing."

"Then why are you standing there?"

Once again, Saga remained silent. He took a deep breath and walked closer to Areum. He then hugged Areum, who hadn't finished washing the dishes.
"Hey! What's going on?" Areum asked, puzzled.

"How should I deal with Tae Jun Hyung?" Saga asked.

Areum furrowed her brow, puzzled. "Is he still thinking about how he looked at me and Tae Jun?" Areum wondered to herself.

"He has truly become my business rival now. He thinks Daehan Group is mine, not mine," Saga continued.

Areum became even more confused. As far as she knew, Saga was the CEO appointed directly by Mr. Min as the president and director of Daehan Group. So, what did Tae Jun, who had become his rival, have to do with it? A moment later, Areum widened her eyes, realizing something.

"Is Mega Mall owned by Tae Jun?" Areum asked, reflexively releasing herself from Saga's embrace.
***