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In the midst of a cutthroat corporate landscape, two section heads, Ji Hyeon-woo and Jang Myeong-soo, find themselves at the crossroads of their professional careers. According to their superior, Director Han, a crucial decision hangs in the balance: if neither man can secure a promotion, one of them will have to sacrifice their position at the office. This ultimatum sparks a ripple effect, as rumors begin to circulate that Jang plans to utilize Director Han's weakness – his susceptibility to women – to secure his promotion. This prospect sends Ji Hyeon-woo into a tailspin of anxiety, as he desperately tries to devise a plan to salvage his career. Ji Hyeon-woo's attempts to charm Director Han prove ineffective, and he soon realizes the need to seek outside help. In a bold move, he reaches out to his ex-girlfriend, Ji-hyeon, in the hopes that her captivating presence will be the key to gaining Han's favor. Under the guise of 'old friends,' Ji Hyeon-woo invites Director Han to his residence, where Ji-hyeon awaits. Upon their meeting, it becomes apparent that Ji-hyeon has an undeniable allure, leaving Director Han utterly enamored with her captivating persona. As the situation progresses, Ji Hyeon-woo's wife begins to feel increasingly insecure, due in part to her husband's misguided assumption that she was responsible for his lack of progress in securing a promotion. Feeling slighted, she takes matters into her own hands, deciding to pay a visit to Director Han herself. Her presence serves as a stark contrast to Ji-hyeon's, as she reveals a more down-to-earth, unassuming demeanor. Despite this, Director Han finds himself inexplicably drawn to Ji Hyeon-woo's wife as well, sparking an unforeseen chain of events. As tensions escalate between Ji Hyeon-woo's wife and Ji-hyeon, the once-clear distinction between personal and professional relationships begins to blur. Director Han's newfound infatuation with both women further complicates his decision-making process, leading to increasingly difficult choices. Meanwhile, Ji Hyeon-woo struggles to come to terms with the consequences of his own actions, recognizing that his desperate attempts to secure his career may ultimately backfire. Amidst this intricate web of relationships and corporate politics, it becomes apparent that Director Han's personal life is being manipulated by those around him. Ji Hyeon-woo's initial strategy has snowballed into a complex, high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where allegiances, friendships, and even professional loyalties are being tested. Ji Hyeon-woo's relationships with both his ex-girlfriend and his wife become increasingly strained as the situation spirals out of control. Director Han, caught between his admiration for Ji-hyeon and his growing attraction to Ji Hyeon-woo's wife, grapples with the implications of his own desires. Jang, the original source of the rumors, watches with interest as events unfold, possibly planning his next move to secure his own position. As the fate of Ji Hyeon-woo's career hangs precariously in the balance, the boundaries between his professional and personal life become increasingly blurred. Will he find a way to extricate himself from this tangled web of relationships, or will Director Han's decision ultimately seal his fate? The outcome hangs in the balance, waiting to be revealed in the midst of this corporate drama, where even the most seemingly innocuous actions can have far-reaching, devastating consequences.