“Jihyunjeong should be grateful to Taeseok. After all, Taeseok eventually helped her out, right?”

K said while eating pasta like noodles. As wine and beer flowed through their veins for about two hours, everyone gradually felt a bit dizzy.

Hong, who received many congratulations for his promotion, was already drunk, just smiling. Taeseok generously gave a big car as a gift, and Yeoreum gave a laptop, while the other members also gave meaningful gifts.

“Grateful. Absolutely not. I never think like that. I might be grinding my teeth seeking revenge.”

Suddenly stopping the laughter, Manager Hong said. The members agreed, discussing Oh Hyunsik’s article.

“Such a waste.”

Based on interviews, recordings, and various pieces of evidence, the well-structured article was eventually not published and buried in a pigeonhole. It was said to be a compromise for a quick arrest, but to some extent, it was a result reflecting Taeseok’s generosity.

They were two people known in the industry as icons of loyalty and trust. Taeseok treated her cruelly, but at least he didn’t ruin everything. When she was released, she might be able to start a small planning agency again.

Moon Sunghoon said,

“According to rumors, she was more quiet than expected. They seem to get along well except for occasional fights in the same room.”

“It wouldn’t hurt to try an accident.”

Oh Hyunsik also said briefly.

Yeoreum, who was preparing food in the kitchen, smiled happily. Even though she couldn’t hear what they were saying, gatherings with good people always felt good. They were perfect friends except for eating steak too quickly.

Since the first batch of grilled meat was already finished, she was preparing for the second. The first one was prepared by Taeseok, so this time, Yeoreum insisted on doing it, barely taking over the kitchen.

Setting the timer, measuring the time, she opened the lid when it beeped. It was premium Hanwoo beef that couldn’t be tasteless. Full of anticipation, she smelled it with a smile.

‘Uh. Why does it smell like this? What is it?’

Yeoreum wrinkled her face. The foul smell of rancid spread from the beef that should have been full of flavor.

‘I feel like it’s all coming up.’

It seemed like gastritis. Due to the attention of the public due to the marriage announcement, she couldn’t sleep well. Upon closer inspection, everything was stress.

She brought out the meat, trying to calm her stomach.

“I don’t want to drink beer. My stomach doesn’t feel good.”

“Where? How. Does it hurt? Should we go to the hospital?”

Taeseok jumped up, worrying. Seeing his eagerness to rush to the hospital right away, Yeoreum stopped him.

“It’s not that bad. I’ve been stressed lately, so that’s probably it. Seems like gastritis. Another dry heave. Even though I haven’t been drinking.”

Taeseok’s gaze intensified.
Even though it seems like she’s enduring it well, the burden of becoming the protagonist of a scandal won’t be light. It hurt to have something thrown into the gossip arena.

“Looks like Yeong is here.”

The conversation was interrupted by the arrival of a visitor. Taeseok resolved to take her to the hospital.

“I’m here! Hello! I’m You Yeong.”

When You Yeong appeared, Moon Sunghoon was thrilled. He shyly confessed to being a fan of You Yeong since the Lovely Rose days.

Everyone laughed as he imitated gestures, saying anyone could follow the choreography. Moon Sunghoon clearly said ‘choreography,’ but K insisted it was ‘gestures,’ making the movement ridiculously funny.

Yeong smiled and corrected a few postures.

“You know, Yeong is going to sign a contract with Season Entertainment soon, right? Minwoo senior, pay attention. Give her the same conditions as Seo Taeseok.”

When Yeoreum refused, Yeong, with wide eyes, said she wouldn’t let it go quietly. But Taeseok received the best treatment in the industry. In essence, it was a story that seemed impossible.

“That’s impossible. Miss Yeong already said she won’t act anymore.”

There is no compromise on such matters. Hong, even though he was drunk, clearly stated the sensitive issue of the contract, especially an exclusive management contract.

“No, treat her as well as Seo Taeseok. She’s my sister.”

When Yeoreum resisted, Yeong stopped her.

“Sister, it’s much better than urging me to work. It’s okay. I’ll just play for a while.”

That night.

It was the last night Yeong spent at Yeoreum’s house.

Although they brought a lot of things from Taeseok’s house, because they didn’t want to sleep, they eventually took out squid and peanuts. They poured beer and cola respectively and sat on the sofa.

“Is your stomach still not good?”

“Yeah, it’s strange. Should I go to the hospital?”

“Don’t just talk, go for real. You’ve been living with gastritis.”

Yeong said, slightly narrowing her eyes.

“Sister, I’m glad you got married. It bothered me to leave you alone.”

“Am I a burden?”

Yeoreum laughed, shaking peanut shells off her hand. The dry shells rustled as they fell.