“Please, don't try to flirt with me. It's supposed to be a business call,” she said. “I'm not flirting... just exchanging pleasantries. Certainly, there's no harm in that.” She sighed. “I'm trying not to mix things up. But it’s hard with you.” Did she just admit this was hard for her too? A prideful smile curved my lips. “I'm not going to make it hard on you anymore.” “Is that a promise?” “Not a promise. But I'll try.” She laughed, a sound so pleasant to my ears. “Well, I'm good. And you?” “I'm fine, was just lounging by the pool with my friend. Now we're headed inside for dinner.” “Same here. Just got back from work...will be heading downstairs for dinner," she said. Kyu-hun, who had been walking ahead, noticed I was missing by his side. He turned around and saw me on a call. I

