Breaking his busy schedule, Tae-seok met the actress Jeong In-a.

“I’m sorry for calling you out when you must be busy.”

He was curious about her news. Was she doing well? Her face looked better. Tae-seok omitted meaningless pleasantries and was moderately indifferent and kind.

Facing Tae-seok’s clearly drawn line, Jeong In-a let out a sigh of resignation.

It wasn’t like she hadn’t met a man like him in the past. Now, what did she expect?

“You’re still the same, Mr. Tae-seok.”

“Take it as a compliment.”

Jeong In-a was a rookie actress when she dated Tae-seok. Now, she had risen in status and become a fairly successful actress, if not a top one.

Compared to the past when there was still a rustic atmosphere, she had aged well, perfectly managed. Her full figure, transparent skin, and natural facial contours made her quite attractive, but Tae-seok seemed unimpressed.

“When we broke up… was it eight years ago? Or more? Anyway, I heard you were scolded by Ji Representative. I want to hear the details of that story.”

He was a man who spoke ruthlessly and only said what was necessary.

Receiving Tae-seok’s call, Jeong In-a felt excited for no reason. Even though she knew she wasn’t being called out for personal feelings, she still wondered why his voice was like that.

Unable to contain her excitement, she even stopped by a shop for makeup. However, her appearance, adorned for more than three hours, did not receive a single glance.

Even if she had come with her hair uncut and a bare face, his expression would have been the same. You are…

She knew. It was because he wasn’t interested. It wasn’t just a recent thing; even during the time they were dating, he was like that. So, there was no need to be hurt again now…

She forced herself to ask cheerfully.

“Does Seo Tae-seok’s visit and asking about Ji Hyeon-jeong mean that he has a new woman he loves?”

“That’s right.”

She thought she had forgotten, but now that she saw him again, it was ridiculous how she couldn’t forget the man, Seo Tae-seok.

Nevertheless, she didn’t have any desires. She had already known when they broke up that he was a man she couldn’t have.

She broke up under Ji Hyeon-jeong’s threat, but even without that, she knew she would have to break up sooner or later. Tae-seok didn’t love her.

He only accepted because it was uncomfortable to keep rejecting her persistence. He occasionally bought her bags and had dinner together in nice places, but he never took her anywhere or smiled affectionately.

A man with a cold heart. She used to wonder who he could love, but when he did love, he burned like fire…

Currently, Jeong In-a had a pretty good boyfriend, the third-generation heir to a conglomerate. He could satisfy all her realistic desires, if not love.

That was enough. Tae-seok was just an unattainable tree.

“Is it because of that woman that you finally became interested in Ji Hyeon-jeong’s misdeeds?”

“Yeah.”

“That’s right. At that time, Ji Hyeon-jeong came to me and slapped me, telling me to break up with Seo Tae-seok. I wonder how scared I was as a rookie.”

Tae-seok’s expression darkened.
She felt a certain amount of guilt towards herself, but it was clear that she was thinking about the pain the woman who claimed to love him had suffered.

“He couldn’t resist the threat and told Mr. Tae-seok that it was over. As expected, you didn’t care at all. Even though I suggested ending it for an absurd reason, you just said, ‘Sure.'”

“…If I hurt your feelings, I apologize.”

Although he didn’t love her, he was always kind. So, Jeong In-a wanted to be honest, speak her mind, and help.

“I was just a superficial lover, so let’s say that’s the case. But I was always curious about what you would do to Ji Hyeon-jeong when Seo Tae-seok falls in love with a woman he truly loves. What else can I do for you? Shall we seek revenge together?”

Jeong In-a said, lightening the mood.

“I need your testimony. I’m going to write an article. Of course, it will be marked with initials, but as you know, if netizens dig deep, they might find out it’s you. I can’t force you.”

Tae-seok paused for a moment.

“But you’re the only person I can ask for this.”

Really. He knew how to make such expressions and say such things.

Certainly, they were sitting across from each other, but what was inside those eyes was not himself. He started to wonder who the remarkable woman was that had tamed the arrogant Seo Tae-seok.

“I’ll do it.”

To his surprise, a straightforward answer came.

“But I have a favor to ask. Who is the woman who captured Seo Tae-seok? I want to know too.”

It had been almost five years since Ji Hyeok visited HJ headquarters. The newly built building was shining brightly, as rumored.

“Representative, how have you been?”

Even though he came without an appointment, Ji Hyeon-jeong warmly welcomed Ji Hyeok. Since they used to eat together, their friendship was quite strong.

“You must be busy with filming. What brings you here?”

Kim Secretary brought coffee.

“Sit.”

“I’ll go right away. I have a shoot.”