Chapter 263 - ‘For Your Protection,’ He Said, ‘For My Protection”,’ She Said (1/2)

It was a brand new day, and after all the festivities the day before, Yeo Ri was ready to begin working again.

”Happy belated birthday, miss,” Secretary Kwon solemnly wished as she entered the car.

”Mm. Thanks.”

As he drove, Secretary Kwon's eyes kept glancing back at her through the rearview mirror.

”Miss, I—I, um...”

Yeo Ri raised her head to look at the unusually hesitant man. ”What is it? Spit it out.”

”I... brought a birthday gift for you,” the man said. ”It's in the pocket over there.”

Yeo Ri immediately found the present which was conspicuously jutting out from the little slot behind the passenger seat.

Yeo Ri retrieved the white-coloured box decorated with a silver bow, inspecting it gingerly. She hadn't expected for the man to bring her a birthday present, but she accepted it anyways since he had gone out on his way to prepare it.

She carefully pried the top part of the box open, revealing a beautifully crafted hairbrush lying poshly against soft-looking silvery white satin cloth that had a similar vibe to the box. The hairbrush itself was made of a high quality polished wood, though she had no idea what kind of wood it was.

It felt sturdy as she held it in her hands. The bristles of the hairbrush were black and adequately flexible. Her initials were etched on the hilt as if to signify that she was the sole owner of this high-end hairbrush.

”Thanks, I guess?” Yeo Ri replied, unsure of what to say. It was a nice brush, surely, but she didn't know what to do with it. Her hairbrush at home was perfectly fine and didn't need to be replaced yet. Was it his way of saying that she has terrible hair?

Secretary Kwon grimaced, as if he could tell what she was thinking. ”Please hold it carefully and twist the handle while applying a small pressure over the letters.”

She did as he instructed, and gasped in surprise as she felt the small spot with her initials marked over it cave in slightly, as if she'd just pressed a button. She could see a small gap revealing itself from the faint line between the handle and the top of the brush.