room and waited for a long time. But no matter how long he waited, Elise didn't come.
Feeling that making a living was truly difficult, Julian went to the rooftop smoking area and chain-smoked.
However, when he returned to the conference room, Winter was there unexpectedly. Judging by Winter's bewildered expression, she seemed to have been just as unprepared for this situation as Julian.
Julian mumbled in a confused voice.
"So this is..."
Winter stood inside the conference room, while Julian stood by the entrance, facing each other awkwardly.
It took both of them some time to grasp the situation.
Julian scrutinized Winter carefully. This was the first time they had seen each other since their brief encounter right after Winter joined the company.
Winter had become even prettier in the meantime. A look of regret flashed across Julian's face.
