I take a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. The aftermath of that meeting… leaves me flushed and a little flustered. It's rare that I lose my composure, especially in professional settings. As CEO, control is everything. But... he has a way of getting under my skin.

"Oh my gosh... What just happened?" I reach up, gently touching my burning cheeks. "Is my makeup okay? I can't let anyone see me like this." The thought of appearing flustered in front of my employees sends a shiver down my spine.

I hurry towards the nearest mirror, desperate to regain my composure. Hopefully, a cold compress and a few deep breaths will be enough to erase the memory of his touch…

The light was a bit dim, casting a soft glow on my flushed cheeks. My hair, a cascade of dark waves, framed a face that felt unusually warm. A nervous sweat trickled down my forehead, one drop clinging precariously to the edge of my hairline. I could feel my heart pounding, a frantic drum against my ribs. Wearing a simple, light pink blouse and a tight-fitting red skirt.

"Ugh... Did I drink too much at the party?" I mumbled, then I touched my cheeks and continued in a whisper "Why am I so red?"

The air is thick, almost suffocating. The fluorescent lights of the office hallway buzz faintly, a stark contrast to the fiery blush creeping up Soo jin's cheeks. Her heart pounds a frantic rhythm against her ribs, each beat echoing the silent tension filling the space. A bead of sweat trickles down her temple, unnoticed, lost in the heat of the moment.

"Oh my... what a day!" My face feels like it's on fire. "I can't believe that just happened in the meeting room."

I fiddled nervously with the hem of my pink shirt. "I need to cool down... maybe some water?"

Soo jin takes a deep breath, trying to regain her composure. The image of him – his eyes, his words, his touch – flashes in her mind, sending another wave of heat through her.

"CEO, focus!" I mumbled to myself. "You're the respected CEO of a big company. Act like it!"

She straightened her skirt, trying to regain some semblance of control. Despite her efforts, the memories linger, taunting her with a mixture of embarrassment and something else.