Chapter 54: Chapter 54

The Country Life Diary of a Gangster's Secretary - c54

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The excitement from the plane ride was short-lived; Hyeseong didn’t know. He never expected that the private conversation on the plane would be their last time alone together. As soon as they arrived in the UK, Hyeseong and Ihyeok were overwhelmed with a rushed schedule.

Starting with meetings with the UK company officials who entrusted Taesung with the contract, important conferences continued endlessly. Ihyeok moved non-stop to handle the external schedule, and Hyeseong also constantly assisted him by his side.

“Phew. Today is already the last day.”

Hyeseong flopped onto the bed as he entered the hotel room. By the time they finished the final meeting and returned, it was already late at night, well past dinner time. Forget about going out to eat delicious food, it was completely impossible to have any personal time.

Of course, it wasn’t entirely unexpected, but he couldn’t help but feel disappointed. As he turned his head, he saw the glamorous nightscape of the UK through the large window. Hyeseong closed his eyes tightly, trying to suppress his regretful feelings.

Thanks to the other party booking a rather nice room, he was able to get a decent sleep despite the huge jet lag. As expected of a famous hotel in the UK, the room layout was quite unique, and the bathroom tile wall was particularly luxurious and beautiful. It was in the form of elegant ivory tiles embroidered with gold lines.

He wanted to remember this nice room well in his head since he wouldn’t be able to stay here after today.

“The dinner party… starts at 8 o’clock, right?”

Hyeseong checked the time on his phone. He was told that a party would be held on the 1st floor hall of this hotel today. It was a private but famous party, and the responsible person of the UK company who took a liking to Ihyeok invited the two of them.

If it was such an event, quite a few other businessmen would also attend, so it was best to participate if possible. Even a private occasion was an extension of work. There were about 30 minutes left until the party started. He needed to recharge his depleted energy in that time.

Hyeseong set an alarm to take a short 20-minute nap and closed his eyes. Taking such power naps was something he had been persistently doing since college, so he was confident in waking up.

Hyeseong crouched on the bed and took an uncomfortable nap without even changing his clothes.

But was he too complacent? Or did he overestimate himself? When Hyeseong slowly opened his eyes and unconsciously checked his phone, he couldn’t help but be shocked.

“Ah, damn it.”

Rough words that weren’t familiar came out of Hyeseong’s mouth as he saw the time, 8:40.

He definitely set an alarm, so why didn’t he wake up? Could he have been so tired that he couldn’t hear the alarm sound? Considering the tight schedule, it wasn’t unreasonable, but now wasn’t the time to discuss that.

When he checked Ihyeok’s contact, there was only one missed call from him. It was a bit strange that he only tried to call once even though he must have known Hyeseong didn’t come down, but Hyeseong left the room and rushed down the stairs like crazy.

He also tried calling Ihyeok on the way, but the other end was silent, probably busy with a conversation.

He went down to the 1st floor and asked the front desk staff for the location of the hall where the party was being held. Following the friendly guidance, he walked straight across the lobby and saw a huge door in front of him.

The hefty guards checked Hyeseong and familiarly stretched out their hands, asking him to show the invitation. When Hyeseong showed the invitation he had received, they readily opened the door.

The sound of calm music and the noisy voices of people echoed in his ears. Hyeseong slightly frowned at the subtle scent of pheromones filling the hall, but diligently searched for Ihyeok.

“Where could he be…?”

Ihyeok stood out anywhere. In fact, even among Westerners with outstanding physiques, he was unrivaled. Of course, his personal feelings might have been involved. Anyway, there was no way he couldn’t find Ihyeok in this large hall, but strangely, he wasn’t seen.

“Hyeseong!”

That’s when it happened. Someone tapped Hyeseong’s shoulder.

“Ah, Sally.”

Then, the person who could resolve Hyeseong’s question appeared. The secretary of the business manager he had meetings with regarding this construction project was smiling brightly at Hyeseong.

“By the way, are you feeling okay?”

Sally asked with a worried look, but Hyeseong was only puzzled.

“When CEO Kwon said Hyeseong might not be able to attend the party because he wasn’t feeling well, I was really worried.”

Although it was a short schedule, Hyeseong had quickly become close with Sally simply because they held similar positions and did similar work. Even Hyeseong, who usually kept his distance, often talked with her during the schedule.

“CEO Kwon said that?”

Hyeseong asked awkwardly in fluent English. Then Sally added that CEO Kwon had explained well, so he didn’t need to push himself to come down, and if he was sick, he should go rest.

Hyeseong then understood. Why there was only one missed call from Ihyeok on his phone. He had immediately noticed Hyeseong’s condition when he didn’t come down even after it was time and didn’t answer the phone. That he was too tired to wake up.

Hyeseong’s heart pounded again at his casually flowing consideration.

“Sally, may I ask you something?”

“Of course.”

“I don’t see CEO Kwon, do you happen to know where he went?”

“Ah! CEO Kwon went to his room a few minutes ago after enjoying the party. He seemed a bit tired, though?”

Hyeseong nodded at Sally’s words and replied.

“Thank you for letting me know. Then I’ll go up too since my body still doesn’t feel well.”

“Okay. If you feel really unwell, contact the hotel front desk. The medical service at this hotel is quite good, so you’ll be able to get help.”

At Sally’s kind words, Hyeseong thanked her and quickly ran out of the banquet hall. As the person who had just entered hurriedly moved away, the guards looked at Hyeseong’s back as if it was strange.

Hyeseong immediately took the elevator. He was a little concerned about the statement that Ihyeok had gone up to his room first because he was tired. Ihyeok had a thorough style when it came to work. No matter how tired or unwell he was, he tended to stay until the end of the schedule he attended if possible.

For him to have left first for such a reason… Could he be really unwell somewhere? Hyeseong anxiously watched the elevator numbers go up.

After getting off, he headed straight to Ihyeok’s room. It was right next to his own room.

Hyeseong took a deep breath first and pressed the bell.

Despite the loud sound echoing inside, it was strangely quiet.

“CEO.”

Hyeseong pressed the doorbell once more, but there was no response.

What, is he not in the room? Is he somewhere else? But if so, it was even stranger. Hyeseong called Ihyeok again, but still, no face came out to greet him.

Hyeseong had no choice but to take out the key card from his pocket. Ihyeok always entrusted one of the two hotel key cards given to each room to Hyeseong.

At first, Hyeseong thought it was too careless for someone who used to be a gangster, but he found out not long after that he was the only one he entrusted it to.

The door opened easily when he swiped the key card.

“CEO.”

Hyeseong walked down the long corridor, calling for him. He opened the door with the fancy pattern and went inside, but again, Ihyeok was nowhere to be seen. Instead, a refreshing scent lightly brushed the tip of his nose.

A familiar scent, the scent Hyeseong liked more than anything. It was Ihyeok’s pheromones.

“Could it be…?”

What date was it today? Hyeseong took out his phone from his pocket again, recalling such things.

Just as he was about to check the date and make a call to Ihyeok, it happened.

Thud.

With a presence behind him, someone placed a hand on Hyeseong’s shoulder. Startled, Hyeseong flinched and turned around.

“…CEO.”

Ihyeok was standing there. His tie was gone somewhere, and a few buttons of his dress shirt were undone. Seeing the slightly reddened flesh and Ihyeok’s slightly dazed eyes through the gap, Hyeseong intuitively knew.

“It seems the rut has come quite early this time.”

Hyeseong stepped away from Ihyeok, covering his nose. It was because the pheromones he had become aware of were driving his sense of smell crazy.

Since he was a bit of a unique beta, he could sense other people’s pheromones, but it was the first time he felt them this strongly.

That also meant that Ihyeok’s pheromones were being emitted to an uncontrollable degree right now.

“When did the symptoms start?”

“…Huff.”

Instead of answering, Ihyeok let out a long breath. It seemed quite difficult to control.

But Hyeseong was calm. After all, he had been assisting Ihyeok for a whole 6 years. Since he had become a proper CEO of Taesung Construction, managing his rut to end safely had somehow become part of his job.

Usually, Ihyeok’s rut came once every 2 months, and the duration was about 2 days, which was a bit shorter than other alphas. Since he didn’t have a separate partner, he naturally controlled it with suppressants. Thanks to the relatively regular cycle and suppressants, Ihyeok had gone through his ruts without any problems so far.

Hyeseong quickly rummaged through Ihyeok’s luggage placed on one side. It was because he thought he would have brought suppressants since he managed them himself.

As Ihyeok’s rough breathing deepened, Hyeseong’s hands moved even faster.

It was the first time his usually regular cycle had been disrupted. Perhaps the party earlier had triggered it. As it was a private party, omegas unabashedly flaunted their charms by not hiding their pheromones.

“You didn’t bring any?”

Hyeseong clicked his tongue. He was well aware that excessive exposure to others’ pheromones could disrupt the rut cycle. However, it seemed Ihyeok also didn’t expect this situation, as there were no suppressants visible in his luggage.

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Then, Ihyeok, who had been standing still as if frustrated, seemed to say something. Hyeseong, who didn’t hear it properly, ran to Ihyeok in a hurry.

“CEO, did you not bring suppressants separately?”

The unfocused pupils stared intently at Hyeseong. Hot breaths escaped from the slightly flushed skin and red lips. Hyeseong unconsciously bit his lip.

In any case, it meant that his condition was a bit more serious than usual. It was to the point where he suspected some omega had blatantly poured their pheromones on him.

“Cheon Hyeseong.”

“Yes?”

“It’s fine. Go to your room.”

Ihyeok uttered each word as if it was difficult.

“What kind of nonsense is that? Come this way first.”

Hyeseong took Ihyeok to the bedroom and had him sit on one side for now.

“I said go. You… are really annoying.”

“I’m sorry for being annoying, but I have to do what I need to do.”

Does he say such things when his mind is hazy from the rut? It was a bit hurtful, but Hyeseong had to solve this issue first.

The words Sally had said earlier suddenly came to mind. That the medical service here was good. He should be able to easily get rut suppressants.

Hyeseong sat on the edge of the bed and reached for the receiver. His eyes were urgent as he read the front desk number.

Perhaps that was why. Hyeseong couldn’t notice the existence of the dangerous gaze directed at him.

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