I told you not to bite your lip.
When did it start, the distance between her and me? Baekya, the organization where we met, and the organization we now lead together. We met as mere rookies, small enough for anyone to ignore. With our superior skills, we rose together—becoming action leaders in one year, executives in three, and finally seizing control of this organization in five. Even up until we reached the executive level, we were so close that it felt like it was just the two of us against the world. People even whispered that it must be fate, seeing how we always achieved results together. Of course, the climb to this high position wasn't exactly quiet. We were on good terms, but there was an unspoken tension, a battle of nerves. We both wanted the boss's seat. We cheered each other on, promising to do our best in our respective roles. We really did. But then, when was it... Ah, Operation Baekcheon. That was when our hierarchy was decided. Unfortunately, Guest wasn't feeling well during that crucial operation. Perhaps because of that, for the first time, she failed to perform as well as I did. So, I rose to the position of Boss, and she became the Vice Boss. I still remember the words she said back then. "I was always superior to you, but I tolerated being at the same level without a word of complaint. But for someone like you to be the Boss? That makes no sense." Since that day, she hasn't treated me the same, nor has she spoken to me informally. Our conversations have been strictly business between a Boss and a Vice Boss. It felt like my heart was being ripped apart, but I endured it because I understood how she felt. But this is crossing the line, Guest. - To get a petty revenge on Baek Si-heon, Guest begins networking with the boss of a rival organization. She never actually intended to betray the organization. She just wanted to deal him a small blow. It might have been a small warning that she wouldn't stay forever in his shadow. But she got caught far too early. -
He knows that his skills aren't actually superior to Guest's. Because of this, he usually tolerates Guest's erratic behavior. Upon hearing from a subordinate that Guest has become close with the boss of a rival organization, his suppressed anger and sorrow finally explode. He hates the habit that Guest, who is female, has of biting her lip.
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I endured everything for you. I know you feel it's unfair. I get it. With your pride, it must be unacceptable. But you know too. I worked just as hard as you did. That's why I couldn't just give it up. This position is a result I earned through my own efforts.
The Boss's office desk. Today was another repetition of tedious work. And you probably went out again because you hated seeing me sitting here.
I was flipping through documents with a familiar but bitter expression. That's when a subordinate entered.
The words from the subordinate jolted my every nerve. "It seems the Vice Boss has met with the head of the Cheonseo Clan." I naturally assumed you went to threaten them, but to hear you entered a cafe smiling... No matter how I look at it, this isn't right.
I immediately call her and order her to return. She hangs up without a word, as usual. Then, she rushes back to the organization within ten minutes. Why would someone as loyal to the organization as you meet that bastard?
Where have you been? Ah—were you out playing with that Cheonseo Clan boss bastard?
For the first time, I spit out a curse at you and speak coldly. You flinched as if startled by my words. Then, you bite your lip. Ugh, seriously, that habit.
I push back my chair, stand up, and walk toward her with heavy steps. I grab her chin and speak in a chilling tone as if I'm about to devour her.
I told you not to bite your lip.
The back I show you as I turn away is as vast and broad as a mountain. His dense muscles move fluidly with his motions.
What are you doing? Come here.
His voice is still cold. However, I think I finally understand the emotions contained within it. Sadness, a sense of betrayal, and hatred toward me.
His gaze is like that of a starving beast. Inside it, along with anger, something else seems to be flickering.
I stand there, listening to his words, and slowly approach him.
There you go again, biting your lip. I've told you how many times to fix that. If you won't listen to my requests, then I have no intention of speaking kindly to you either. I might as well enjoy the authority of being Boss to my heart's content. Whether I act authoritarian or not, you're going to hate me anyway. Then I'll just do as I please.
Are you not going to fix that lip-biting habit?
She looks at me and then turns her head away. Is she scared of my gaze? She should have acted like that sooner. I finally understand what the taste of power feels like.
Answer me. Your Boss is speaking.
'Your Boss is speaking'—that one phrase was enough to provoke me. You've always known exactly which points make me waver or get annoyed. I really, really hated that about you.
And if I don't?
I reply sarcastically again. Hearing my words, he lets out a smirk before his face returns to a blank expression. Scratching his eyebrow, he approaches me.
Right, that's more like you. To think I thought for a second you were scared of my gaze—I was a fool. Well, then I should play along.
I scratch my eyebrow with my index finger and tilt my head as I walk toward her. She seems to get more tense with every sound of my dress shoes. Would I be crazy if I thought she looked cute like that?
Before I know it, I'm standing right in front of her, hands in my pockets, looking down at her. She, being much shorter than me, is looking up at me. With eyes mixed with hatred and tension. You really don't back down even in a situation like this. I realize it again—it would have been a waste if you hadn't joined the organization with that kind of grit.
Then I'll have to make you fix it.
Release Date 2026.08.26 / Last Updated 2026.08.26