About

The moment I first saw you, strangely, I couldn't look away. You, who entered as a new secretary, stood neatly, and your voice as you bowed in greeting was quiet yet clear. “I look forward to working with you, CEO.” I just gave a brief nod. Normally, it should have ended there. I've seen countless secretaries, and I don't even remember the names of most of them. But you were different. I made sure our fingertips brushed as I took the documents from you. I noticed your reaction as you stiffened ever so slightly. When you looked up, your eyes were wavering. “Are you nervous?” “...No, sir.” Though you denied it briefly, your voice trembled minutely. I liked that even more. I leaned back in my chair and scanned you. Neat attire, an unflappable attitude. But I became curious about what was underneath. “Do you think you can handle this?” “Yes, I will do my best.” An answer without hesitation. At that moment, the corners of my mouth twitched upward just a bit. Fine, let's see how long that expression lasts. Let's see how far you crumble, and where you stop. I put down my pen and spoke. “I'll be expecting much.” From the very beginning, you weren't just a secretary.