I just realized that chapters 44 and 45 are a direct continuation of the time-skip that was briefly introduced in chapter 43. Even though I'm not entirely sure if this jump is rooted in reality or a "what-if" scenario from one of the character's POV, it looks like we're seeing a future a few years later where Danwoo and Hajun accepted Hayeol's offer. To protect their relationship and keep Hajun from having to take over the company, get married, and produce an heir, they agree to Hayeol's terms and conditions...leading to all three of them living together and Danwoo working at Hayeol's company. In this future, Hayeol's voyeuristic tendencies have worsened, leading to the events that take place in chapters 44 and 45.
I just realized that chapters 44 and 45 are a direct continuation of the time-skip that was briefly introduced in chapter 43. Even though I'm not entirely sure if this jump is rooted in reality or a "what-if" scenario from one of the character's POV, it looks like we're seeing a future a few years later where Danwoo and Hajun accepted Hayeol's offer. To protect their relationship and keep Hajun from having to take over the company, get married, and produce an heir, they agree to Hayeol's terms and conditions...leading to all three of them living together and Danwoo working at Hayeol's company. In this future, Hayeol's voyeuristic tendencies have worsened, leading to the events that take place in chapters 44 and 45.