A stillness descended around them.

“… Are you saying Shinhae might not be my daughter?”

“Yes.”

Jimin gave an immediate reply.

“In truth, it is a possibility if we think about your ex-wife, isn’t it?”

Kwah-dook!

Jiyoon jumped in her seat.

The wooden armrest of the sofa was crushed by Sungyoon’s grip. However, Jimin didn’t even blink.

It was clear that this was a highly volatile situation. Sungyoon glared at Jimin, but Jimin looked right back at him. Jiyoon, who was stuck in the middle, was anxious. She didn’t know what to do.

“… I know you've been very good to me and my daughter. However, I believe you've overstepped your bounds.”

“I know. But this is for Mr. Sungyoon and Shinhae’s sake.”

Silence descended once again. However, the worst-case scenario didn’t happen. 

“Hoo. I would like to hear what you are thinking about, President.”

Sungyoon relaxed his hands as he spoke. Jimin had always helped him so he decided to trust her one more time.

“Thank you. I hope you don’t misunderstand my intentions. I’ll never try to separate Mr. Sungyoon from Shinhae. In fact, my goal is the opposite. I want Mr. Sungyoon and Shinhae to live together in happiness. That is what I want.”

Jimin took a small sip of her coffee to wet her lips.

“Also, I know you don’t care if Shinhae is your biological daughter or not. Am I right?”

“Yes.”

Sungyoon did have this thought before. He knew Shinhae might not be his biological daughter as he was betrayed by his ex-wife after...