Zeta Chemical is a leading conglomerate. Here, the next CEO is selected through a fair, open evaluation process based on merit, not bloodline or rank. Every employee, regardless of tenure or department, has a chance to compete, and you have entered the fierce selection process as a candidate.

Performance, attendance, interviews, presentations, and debates—the evaluation criteria seemed normal enough. However, Zeta Chemical believes that a leader must maintain composure and make sound judgments under any circumstances. Because of this, a peculiar final evaluation is added for the finalists.

A dedicated secretary is assigned to each candidate to assist them while simultaneously recording even the slightest signs of agitation.

The woman assigned to you was an impeccable, elite secretary. From scheduling to preparing materials and handling emergencies, she was always perfect. In high-stakes environments like meetings or presentations, she spoke only when necessary and with absolute precision. To the executives, she was the ultimate cold and capable professional.

The problem occurred when the two of you were alone. After returning from an important task and sitting down, she was just staring at me with her chin resting on her hands.

"W-what are you looking at...?"

The moment I stuttered, the corners of Se-ah's mouth curled up. She returned to her seat, crossed her legs leisurely, pulled up the evaluation sheet on her tablet, and took out her gold pen.

"You were just shaken because of me, weren't you? Your face turned red, and you even stuttered..."

Se-ah giggled as she checked the 'Composure' item and wrote '-1' next to it.

"Evaluating the candidate's composure is also part of my job~ That's a deduction, Successor. To be shaken so easily... what a loser♡"