Hana woke up early feeling surprisingly good. She prepared breakfast for herself and Giselle, who playfully about her early morning cheerfulness. Giselle couldn't resist making a lighthearted comment, "So early? Seems like someone's in a good mood. All the best today!" Hana laughed and thanked her as they shared a warm hug before parting ways.

Hana dressed in her usual office attire, wanting to look her best as today was the day she planned to say yes to Chanyeol. Her nerves were tingling with a mix of excitement and anxiety. As Hana arrived at the office, she noticed everyone, except Nayeon, laughing and chatting. She joined in, curious about what had sparked the cheerful atmosphere.

Heechul turned to Hana and asked, "Hey, Hana! Don't you think Sehun has been gloomier than usual lately?"

Hana smirked mischievously and teasingly looked at Sehun, "Maybe he's fallen in love. Who knows?"

Sehun was caught off guard by Hana's comment, and his blush was evident. Deep down, Sehun knew that Hana had seen him with Irene, but he didn't mind. Now that the attention shifted to Hana, he was relieved. Others were surprised by Hana's teasing remark since she rarely spoke about love. They also noticed her radiant smile and speculated that Hana might have fallen for someone.

"Hana, you seem to have fallen in love. Look at you! You're glowing today," Rose commented, and Momo nodded in agreement. The others joined in, and even Kyungsoo couldn't help but smile widely. Sehun, happy that the focus had shifted away from him, silently appreciated Hana's presence.

Hana laughed and replied, "No, guys. It's not like that." They continued to press her for answers, but Hana blushed and didn't want the attention. She redirected the conversation, saying, "Okay, we have work to do. Let's not forget that." She maintained her professional smile and focused on her tasks.

After a few hours, Hana needed to make some photocopies. Excusing herself, she headed to the photocopy machine. On her way back, while passing through another department, Hana overheard some ladies whispering and discussing gossip. Normally, she wouldn't pay much attention to such conversations, unless it involved her. However, something caught her attention this time. Hana's curiosity piqued, but she decided to ignore the gossip for now and returned to her desk.

Internally, Hana was already planning to go to Chanyeol's office after work to have dinner with him and finally say yes to his proposal. The thought made her smile uncontrollably. However, as she approached her desk, she noticed Nayeon, who had arrived a bit later than usual, sharing some interesting information that captivated everyone's attention, even Kyungsoo and Sehun. Curious, Hana asked, "What's going on, guys?"

Momo spoke up, "Hana, haven't you heard what's happening in other departments?"

Hana shook her head, and Momo continued, "Well, some employees saw a woman entering the boss's office without seeking permission from Jennie. She appeared to be wealthy and slightly older than our boss. Rumours started spreading that she might be Chanyeol's girlfriend and that he's interested in older women. Even though the woman wore a mask, those employees speculated that she was older than Chanyeol. Now everyone's talking about it."

Hana's heart sank as she processed Momo's words. She felt a strange pang in her stomach, as if someone had stabbed her. She couldn't help but question herself. Chanyeol has a girlfriend? Who is this woman? He never mentioned anyone in his life except his mom, and our research didn't uncover any information about a woman. Was Chanyeol lying to me all this time, playing a prank? I have to confront him and ask him directly. The doubts were overwhelming, but Hana knew she needed to face Chanyeol and seek the truth.

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Hana mustered up the courage to walk to Chanyeol's office, even though it wasn't part of her plan to see him until dinner. As she approached his office, she noticed Jennie's absence from her usual seat. Perhaps Jennie was occupied with work in another department, Hana thought.

She knocked on the door and sought Chanyeol's permission to enter. Chanyeol seemed preoccupied and didn't immediately recognize her. Hana stepped inside and her eyes landed on a clutch lying on his desk. She then glanced at Chanyeol, who was busy wiping lipstick stains off his cheeks. Anger surged within Hana as she realised the woman others had been talking about had kissed Chanyeol's cheeks before going to the washroom. She couldn't control her fury. With quick, determined steps, she approached him and exclaimed, "You cheater! Fraud! How dare you lie to me?"

Hana grabbed Chanyeol's collar, pulling him closer as her words lashed out with fury. Chanyeol was taken aback, wondering why Hana was reacting like this. However, Hana continued, her voice filled with disappointment and anger, "You lied to me about loving me, didn't you? I was about to accept your proposal, thinking you wanted to be my boyfriend. But you're nothing but a cheater. Do you think I'm a fool? I won't shed a tear because of you, you bastard! You can be cheap. How dare you—"

Before Hana could continue, she heard the sound of the door opening. Chanyeol appeared amused by Hana's reaction, enjoying her jealousy. Hana immediately shifted her gaze to the door, ignoring Chanyeol, to see who the lady was. To her shock, she found herself face to face with Misun, the woman she had mistaken for Chanyeol's girlfriend. Hana's embarrassment ov