Place In The Sun (On-Hold)

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"Wow, Suryeon-ssi! You didn't have to dress up like a goddess! My goodness, you're shining— you're literally blooming!"

"Thank you, Sang-A..."

Suryeon warmly smiled at everyone, 'til her eyes landed on the spaced out Yoonhee. She tilted her head, wondering why the latter was so dazed and seemed to be unmoved from her place as she stared at her.

"Yoonhee-ssi?"

"Huh? O-Oh, hello Suryeon-ssi..."

Yoonhee was startled at the sudden mention of her name, but she recovered quickly and smiled at her. Suryeon didn't failed to notice the red tint on her cheeks, and wondered if the latter wasn't feeling well.

Soon after that, Suryeon finally announced that the party officially begun and the servants started to serve the foods and drinks.

"Let's welcome Oh Yoonhee as a new member of Hera Club."

Everyone clapped their hands, even Seojin who seemed so disgruntled as she did so. Yoonhee smiled at everyone and politely nodded her head, indicating that she is thankful for their welcoming gestures.

Then everyone started to do their own things, talking to one another while having a drink.

"Suryeon-ssi, I would like t—"

"Before you continue, I want you to drop the formalities. It feels a bit old fashioned, so how about you call me 'unnie'?"

Yoonhee was surprised at what she said, nonetheless, she smiled shyly and nodded. Once again, the blush on her cheeks was obvious to Suryeon. She can only laugh at Yoonhee's shy state, and think that its adorable.

"Ah, well, I wanted to thank you, Suryeon unnie..."

"Thank me? What for?"

"For welcoming my daughter and I warmly here at Hera Palace, and you even made me a part of Hera Club..."

"You don't need to thank me for that, Yoonhee..."

Suryeon chuckled and patted her head softly, earning another shy expression from Yoonhee. The two of them were immersed in their conversation, with Suryeon giving Yoonhee a brief introduction about everyone in the Hera Club. They were too busy talking that they failed to notice someone looking, or more like glaring at their way.

It was Cheon Seojin, who was obviously distracted with how the two conversed freely.

"Seojin, are you alright?"

"Hmm? Yes I am, just a bit tired."

She made a swift lie to answer Chairman Joo's question, faking a smile before she took a small sip from her wine. She glanced at the two again, but she accidentally met gazes with Yoonhee that made her panic for a bit. She hurriedly acted like she was just looking around, afraid that she might get caught by her sharp eyes.

Fortunately for the Prima Donna, Yoonhee only shrugged it off and proceeded to continue her talk with Suryeon.