Irene found herself sitting by the river. She is following Seulgi fishing at the river with Seungwan and Moonbyul. Yerim and Sooyoung go to their friend's house to do homework together. At first, Seulgi didn't want to bring Irene along but after she pleaded and his mother also told Seulgi to bring Irene together, he gave in.

“Noona, you’re not boring?” Moonbyul asking Irene

“Nope. I rarely have a chance to laze around like this so I enjoy the freedom” Irene said. She is sit on foldable chair between Seulgi and Moonbyul

“You must be a busy person” said Seungwan

“You’re right, I only have a weekend to spend at home. Sometimes, I also need to work for the entire week. I don’t know how to describe how busy my life can be when my job come to its peak”

The trio listening to Irene complained with sympathy “You should enjoy your vacation fully noona. We’re ready to entertain you. Yerim and Sooyoung also happy having you with us” said Seulgi

Irene lips tugged upwards “I’m glad that I met kind people like you guys”

Suddenly, Irene’s fishing rod starts moving “Omo! It’s moving”

“Noona, the fish took your bait!” Seungwan shout

“Seulgii-ah, help me!” Irene said excitedly then Seulgi come to rescue “Wow, the fish is so big. This is first ever fish that I caught” she suddenly looked proud then she ask Seulgi to snap her picture with the fish

“I will show this off to my friend” Irene cackle while looking at the pictures that she took earlier

“Noona, show our picture to your friends too” Moonbyul said shamelessly

“Sure, stand there. I will take your picture” the boys following Irene order then she snap their picture

“Noona, are you really introducing us to your friends? I bet they are pretty like you” Moonbyul said happily

“Yeah, they are pretty. One day I will introduce all of you to them”

“Yay!” the trio jumping happily

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Irene on the phone with her friend for the first time after she leave her house

Irene: Yongsun-ah~

Solar: Yah, Joohyun! Where are you?

Irene: Aishh, you don’t need to know where I am. Most important thing is I am safe and sound

Solar: Are you sure you’re safe now?

Irene: Of course, if I’m in danger I will not talk to you right now

Solar: You’re right. I’m glad that I heard from you now. We’re really worried when your mom told us that you ran away from home. Me, Eunji, Jisoo and Suho go here and there looking for you. You hide very well

Irene: I will go back sooner. I will not leave the company for too long. Right now, please handle it for me. Tell Eunji, Jisoo and Suho so they will not worry anymore

Solar: Alright, what about your mom and dad? They are worry too

Irene: No, let them be. I want them to learn from their mistakes. They know I don’t like that guy yet they keep forcing me just because he is the son of their friend. I found the people that understand me than both of them here

Solar: I’m sympathetic for you too. Oh yeah, that psychopath also came to the office looking for you. He accused us of hiding you from him. Suho almost broke his face if he not quickly leaving

Irene: Suho should give him some lessons so he is not arrogant anymore. I don’t know why my parents want me to grow old with that stupid guy

Solar: You must come back quickly and settle your problem. Runaway is not a good choice. Come back, talk to your parents and that guy too. Tell them that you don’t want to marry him. You must be strict because it involves your future. It’s you who will go through the entire journey not them. You have right to decide your own future especially the guy that you will marry

Irene: I promise I will be back soon. Thank you for understand me

Solar: No problem Rene. You also help us a lot when we’re in need

Irene: Yongsunie, I need you to help me with something

Solar: What is it?

Irene: Last year we recruited an architectural assistant, right?

Solar: Yes

Irene: I want you to find a resume that belongs to Kang Seulgi, Son Seungwan and Moon Byulyi. The resume hasn't been disposed of yet, isn’t it?

Solar: Yes, we still have it

Irene: Good, find their resume and call them for interview

Solar: Eh? Aren’t we not recruiting new staff for the first half of this year? Why so sudden? Do you know those people?

Irene: Yes, I know them. They need a job and they major in architecture. I know our requirement is strict that only the best one be selected so I want you to recruit them. They already told me their qualifications and I believe I’m not making mistakes in choosing them. Put them in Suho’s team since his team has many jobs this time and he needs more people. Assign Kai, Taemin and Sehun to assist them during their probation period

Solar: Okay boss, what else I need to do for you?

Irene: Ask Jisoo to prepare 3 apartment units at our apartment complex at Cheongdam for each of them. There are more unoccupied unit at same building of my penthouse so give each one for them

Solar: Noted. Rene, if Key and Chungha ask why we suddenly recruit new staff, what should I say?

Irene: Just told them that this is my order. Ask them to tell Seulgi, Seungwan and Moonbyul that they are selected because of their qualification. Don’t be so hard on them. Just ask the usual question. Don’t tell them that I am behind it, understand? The boys don’t know that I am the CEO of D’SIGN

Solar: Yes, I will let everyone know tomorrow. I will call the boys for an interview next Monday, is it okay or I need to make it early?

Irene: Monday is also okay then give them a week to prepare since they need to move their stuff to Seoul. Make sure to give their apartment key too so they can move in on the weekend. Call Blink Furniture to provide furniture for their units. Make sure to choose the best furniture and complete especially for the living room and bedroom. Send the amount to me then I will pay for it. That’s all for now. Next order will be given as needed

Solar: Okay boss, your wish is my command

Irene: Thank you. Tell Eunji and Jisoo to chair the meeting on my behalf. Eunji will sign the documents for me

Solar: Alright, I will take it from here

Irene: That’s all for now. I count on all of you. I will be back soon

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