"Jae-seong, Lucas, and Ten please", the CEO said excusing the three from their training. They headed out and saw Taeyong waiting outside standing beside him. "So I heard about this retreat that you will be having next week", he started off as the three nodded. "Well, I am allowing you to skip a few days of training without any conditions", he continued which made the three visibly happy. 
"Just don't tell the others of the reason of your absence. I will have that covered, okay? I wish you a fun retreat", the CEO said before facing Taeyong. "And I trust you comply with our agreement", he whispered as Taeyong nodded with a smile. "Thank you very much for this", Taeyong whispered shaking his hand before he left.
"You really did it", Jae-seong said with happy tears forming on her eyes. "What made him agree to it", Ten asked. "Just a little negotiating", Taeyong answered with a smile brushing off his shoulder as if to brag that it was nothing. "Thank you so much", Jae-seong said hugging Taeyong.
"Yeah yeah yeah you still have to get back to training", Taeyong said removing Jae-seong from his torso. "Fine fine. Thank you again", Jae-seong said waving at Taeyong before heading back. "Thank you", Lucas and Ten exclaimed before heading back as well. Taeyong then proceeded to the elevator, pressed the button and waited. He took this opportunity to contemplate of the meeting him and the CEO had.
"So you want me to allow these three to skip training to attend their university's retreat", he asked for confirmation. "Yes", Taeyong answered. "And what will you do in return again", the CEO continued to ask. "Well, we will be having this new collection released next week, I was thinking of maybe having some of your models to participate in this collection's release", Taeyong said making the CEO nod his head. 
"Who would say no to the biggest fashion company in Seoul today? This is also a good opportunity for a collaboration, only of course if you are down for it", he said as Taeyong raised an eyebrow at him. "I like where you're going with this", Taeyong said with a smile. "Well that is for future plans of course, it's better if we focus on the matter now first", he said.
"So about their retreat. It's only 4 days but will be held in Jeju Island. If they were to skip training, we need to make up an excuse to avoid any issue or rumors spreading among other trainees and staff", Taeyong said. "They might end up being hated upon", he added. "Exactly, that's why we need to to come up with an excuse", Taeyong responded.
"What do you suggest we say", the CEO asked. "How about you tell them that they will be having special training under my company as part of the upcoming collaboration of both our companies that is still yet to be announced", Taeyong said. "And I'll tell them you personally picked the three", he added again. "Great thinking", Taeyong responded. 
"That works but that only means you have to supervise them on this trip", the CEO said. "Possible. I'll do my best to make it happen. So, it's a deal", Taeyong asked. "Deal", he said extending his hand towards Taeyong. Taeyong then shook his hand before standing up. "Come, let's tell them this great news", the CEO said standing up as well. 
"Say, you seem too attached to these new trainees", he said before exiting his office which made Taeyong lower his head. "I also heard you used to date the girl named Jae-seong", he continued which made Taeyong blush. "Are you perhaps still in love with her", he now asked which shocked Taeyong but also felt guilty.
"You see, as weird as this sounds, I am one of her suitors right now. And you could say that I'm doing this for her, but what good will that bring to my image, right? So as much as possible I try to deny it", Taeyong said with his head still lowered. "What's more important, your image or your emotions? It might hurt your image a little but it's only us who knows, there's no harm there. But when you let this pride of yours get in the way too much, you might end up losing her which would hurt far worse than hurting your image the slightest", he said patting Taeyong's back. 
"Thanks, dad. I really need this", Taeyong said with tears forming on his eyes. "Anything for you, son", he responded giving Taeyong a quick hug. "Why did you and mom had to separate anyways? I miss you so much", Taeyong said. "We had our reasons. Good to see her happy with your stepfather though and I'm glad you were greatly taken care of after I left. Come, let's not get this great news waiting", he said leading the way to the elevator as Taeyong followed behind wiping his tears.