(Eun exits Mr. Kang's cabin, visibly shaken. She rushes to her desk, sits down, and immediately starts flipping through the files. She is focused, reviewing every detail for the upcoming presentation to ensure no mistakes are made.)
[SCENE SHIFTS TO THE MEETING ROOM]
(All the investors and Chairman Kang are seated, waiting for Kang. Just then, Kang enters accompanied by Park. As they walk in, everyone stands up to welcome them. Kang gestures for them to take their seats, then sits down in his own chair; Park sits right beside him.)
Investor Min: "Hello, Mr. Kang. It's good to see you again. You've truly become a very big man, haven't you?"
Mr. Kang: "Hello, Mr. Min. It is a pleasure to meet you as well."
Chairman Kang: (To Park) "Start the meeting." Park: "Yes, Chairman Kang." (Park calls Eun.) (Speaking softly to Eun over the phone) "Eun, hurry up! Everyone is waiting for you."
Eun: "Mr. Park, I'm right here." (Park hangs up the phone and turns toward the Chairman.)
Park: "She's on her way." (Outside the cabin, Eun pauses for a moment—telling herself, "All the best, Eun! You can do this!"—then steps inside.)
Eun: "May I come in, Sir?" Chairman
Kang: "Come in." (Upon seeing Eun, Chairman Kang thinks to himself: *I didn't ask Eun to come here... but oh well, let it be. I have full confidence that she will do an excellent job.*)
Eun: (Addressing everyone) "Good morning, everyone. I am Kim Han Eun." (Kang simply couldn't take his eyes off Eun.)
Eun: (Begins her presentation with complete confidence; turning on the projector, she explains every topic to the investors in great detail.) "This is our presentation. Every single design shown here has been crafted with meticulous care and attention. For instance, with winter just around the corner, these garments are absolutely perfect for the season. Nowadays, people prefer clothing that is both comfortable and fashionable—and we have kept these preferences firmly in mind while creating this collection. Just take a look at this magnificent white coat—it would truly look stunning!"
(Everyone is amazed by her presentation, and the investors, too, appear pleased. Kang watches her with immense pride. She continues delivering her presentation, and the moment she concludes, everyone bursts into applause.)
Investor Min: "Wow! That was a phenomenal presentation. We are truly impressed. Everything you said was spot on. Chairman Kang, I approve this deal."
Chairman Kang: ((Shaking hands with the investor)) "In that case, we shall proceed with the next steps very shortly."
Mr. Min: "Yes, absolutely. I really loved this design—who created it?"
Chairman Kang: (Proudly) "That, too, was created by Miss Eun."
Mr. Min: "By her? Wow, really! That young woman is truly gifted."
Eun: "Thank you, Mr. Min, but please don't praise me quite so lavishly."
Mr. Min: (Laughing) "Yes, alright. We shall meet again later." (He offers a few words of encouragement to Eun and turns to leave.)
Chairman: (To Eun, impressed) I didn't assign this to you, yet you performed exceptionally well. Great job!
(The Chairman leads the investors out of the room. Only Kang, Park, and Eun remain. Feeling the tension return, Eun quickly gathers her belongings to escape.)
Kang: Eun, stay back.
(Park immediately moves toward the door to give them space, but Eun panics and blocks his path, grabbing his arm.)
Eun: (Urgent) No, Mr. Park! You aren't going anywhere. You… you still need to check the reporting files with me, right? Let's go together!
Park: (Awkwardly) Eun, I think Kang needs to speak with you privately. It's better if I head out.
Eun: (Whispering frantically while hiding behind Park) Please, Sir! If you leave, I'm dead. Don't leave me alone with him!
Kang: (A smirk playing on his lips) Park, I said you can go. And Eun… stop hiding behind him.
(Park gently shakes off her hand and makes a quick exit, closing the door behind him. Eun is left standing alone, facing Kang.
Eun: (To herself) Oh no, is he going to bring up the party again? (As he leaves, to Eun) And yes—you gave an excellent presentation. Well done! Eun: (With a fake smile) Yeah, yeah... thanks.
(Park steps out of the cabin and starts to walk away when Won approaches from the opposite direction and bumps right into him.)
Won: Huh! Can't you see where you're going? Watch where you're walking!
Park: *You* couldn't see? You could have watched out too, you know! Won: Forget it—talking to you is a waste of time. Move aside; let me pass!
Park: (Stopping her) Wait! Where are you off to? Won: What business is that of yours?
Park: Just tell me!
Won: I'm heading to the meeting room; I need to see Eun. Park: Don't go in right now.
Won: Why not? Park: Come on, try to understand—Kang and Eun are in there alone right now, and Kang wants to have a private word with her.
Won: Really? Wow, that's great! For once, you've actually done something useful by leaving them alone. Anyway, I want to see what they're talking about. Park: Let's stand outside the meeting room; we're bound to hear something.
(The two of them stand outside the meeting room, eavesdropping on the conversation inside.
Lee Min arrives at the Mixxo Company. Upon seeing him, the employees are shocked; they whisper amongst themselves: "How did he get in here?" "Do you know who that is?")
Lee Min: (Approaching the employees with a stylish swagger) Excuse me. Employee: Yes? Lee Min: Where is Chairman Kang? (Just then, Ms. Kang approaches from behind him.)
Ms. Kang: Who are you? Lee Min: (Giving her a dark, enigmatic smile) Oh, I am Lee Min—CEO of LK Company. We didn't get a chance to meet at the party.
Ms. Kang: Yes, I arrived late. Employee: Mr. Lee, the Chairman is in the meeting room, so I'll take you there. Mr. Lee: Yes, thanks. Ms. Kang: Oh, so you've come to meet my husband? Well then, let me take you to him.
Mr. Lee: Yes, alright. (Both start heading toward the meeting room.)
—Cut—
Int. Cabin
(Kang starts approaching Eun. Eun, feeling nervous, begins backing away until she bumps into the wall.) Eun: Mr. Kang, what are you doing?
Kang: What's the matter?
Eun: Nothing... (Kang leans in close to her ear and whispers; Eun's breathing quickens.)
Kang: You did an amazing job today. By the way, do you remember what happened yesterday—what you did?
Eun: (Lowering her face) Mr. Kang, why are you acting this way? I apologize for what I did yesterday, but why do you keep bringing it up? (Kang kept gazing at her, smiling inwardly.)
Kang: (Placing his hands on the wall on either side of her) Oh? Why? Yesterday you were full of spirit! Do I seem like a grumpy old man to you? Eun: (Looking up at him) No, Mr. Kang... I'm sorry...
—Cut—
Won: What are they talking about? Their voices are so faint. Park: Yeah, I can't hear a thing.
(Just then, Ms. Kang and Lee approach from behind. Park looks shocked upon seeing them.)
Park: (Shaking Won) Won! Won! Won!
Won: What are you doing?
Ms. Kang: What's going on here? Won: (Flustered) Sorry, Ms. Kang. (She then looks at Lee and is shocked.) Lee: What were you two listening to?
Won: Lee? How are *you* here?
Ms. Kang: Hey! How can you speak to him like that? He is your senior—call him "Sir." Is he your friend or something?
Won: (Thinking to herself) Yes, he is! What's your problem? Park: (Trying to stifle a laugh) Anyway, Ms. Chairman... what brings *you* here, Ms. Kang? : Mr. Lee needs to meet with the Chairman. (Lee is wondering where Eun might be.) (Just then, Eun slips out of Kang's grasp, rushes out of the cabin, and immediately bumps right into Lee, who catches her.) (Seeing her run off like that, Kang feels amused; he, too, steps outside and..