By now, Taeseok might not know whether he wants a dispute or attention. Summer tossed the phone charger into the suitcase, looking puzzled. Why is he looking at her like that if he wants to shoot that kind of gaze?

“Choi Yeorum. Why are you so perceptive…?”

Taeseok, who had been muttering words like ‘the gaze at my sister’ and ‘bullshit’ to himself, closed the suitcase and said.

“Give me the assailant’s business card.”

Extending her hand, she confidently demanded, and Summer absentmindedly took out her wallet and handed over the business card. Taeseok, who had been behaving like a guardian since yesterday as if he should follow that, followed suit without much thought. After giving it, she realized.

“Love Patch Oh Hyunsik?”

Taeseok furrowed his forehead. He was a veteran reporter whose name she knew well. She had written his articles several times. Is this accident a coincidence?

“Summer.”

Looking down at the business card, Taeseok called her. Checking each drawer for anything left behind, Summer turned to him.

“Think again if meeting this person was a coincidence.”

So……
While contemplating the accident scene, Summer suddenly blushed. She realized that Taeseok had just called her ‘Summer’ in a friendly manner, just like before. At that affectionate call, her heart throbbed without hesitation.

“Summer. Choi Yeorum. My beautiful season, our Summer.”

Unforgettable memories sometimes become poison. Summer tried hard to organize her thoughts and recalled the accident situation. However, no matter how many times she pondered, it was just an unfortunate accident with nothing special.

“Yes. It’s a coincidence.”

However, it seemed like Taeseok didn’t get the answer he wanted as his expression didn’t loosen.

“By any chance, do you know this reporter?”

There was no reason for the entertainment reporter to come all the way to the university campus for a visit. There were no interview appointments with any of the actors, and especially not a group interview.

Years ago, even when she briefly met a model, he was a persistent reporter who stuck to her. The more she thought, Taeseok’s expression became increasingly darker.

“I knew. He said he’s my fan.”

Upon hearing Summer’s answer, a suspicion solidified in Taeseok’s mind.

The reporter is attached.

Although Choi Yeorum is no longer an ordinary person, she can’t be considered a writer famous enough to be recognized by her face alone. It was quite troublesome.

Although she welcomed herself wanting to start again with Summer in any way, it was too risky of a scandal for her. She was likely to be torn apart by netizens.

Let’s just get through this.

But if he had approached Summer, he almost knew everything by now. Why is it still so quiet? Is the scoop not a battle against time? You should send it out even a second earlier for an advantage.

Thinking of Summer secretly coming to her house for a month, Taeseok was lost in thought.

“Anyway, I’ll contact this person.”

He said, putting the business card in his pocket.

“Don’t contact me separately.”

After packing everything and checking the hospital room, Summer nodded as she put on her coat. When Taeseok made a call, Director Hong appeared immediately.

“Director Hong will take you home. Just rest without doing anything.”

Ji Hyunjeong, Secretary Kim, Marketing Team Leader Jo Minyoung, and three team members were gathered together, rubbing their temples. Sighs could be heard everywhere.

“We need to release a press release today.”

“That’s right. We can’t delay it anymore.”

“Exactly. The longer we wait, the more rumors will circulate.”

HJ Planning got busy.

If it became known that drama writer Choi Yeorum was hospitalized in the same hospital, it was perfect to be entangled with a secret relationship. What a great situation to create a story. They couldn’t leave Taeseok, who returned after two years, without investigating.
“Okay. We can’t create a perfect plan anyway. It can be somewhat sloppy as long as it has sincerity.”

“Then, shall we go with the opinion from earlier?”

After a long 8-hour meeting, it was ultimately decided to attribute it to acute enteritis.

“After a long drama shoot, Taeseok, who accumulated fatigue and stress during filming, experienced sudden abdominal pain and headed straight to the emergency room. After receiving prompt medical assistance, he was safely treated and returned to filming the next day. How does that sound?”

“The best, I suppose.”

Everyone agreed.

Team Leader Jo summarized the meeting content and sent an email to the media.

“Phew.”

Two media outlets with close ties to HJ Planning quickly published articles. Now, similar articles with the same content would continue to be reproduced, and eventually, the past issue would naturally be pushed aside.

“Whether they believe it or not, there’s no business in flooding.”

Ji Hyunjeong uploaded a massive amount of behind-the-scenes photos. From coffee truck certifications to recent NG scenes.

As the latest photos of Taeseok increased, the selfies from yesterday naturally moved to the background. If this process continued for about three days, most of the thick branches would be sorted out.

A stern warning was given to netizens who persistently spread rumors or leave malicious comments, emphasizing zero tolerance. After displaying guidance on HJ Planning’s official social media for half a day, the firepower considerably subsided.

The rest would be solved by time and the fans.

It’s over. For now.

“Still, it’s a relief that there aren’t any photos with a woman.”

Team Leader Jo Minyoung smiled and left the meeting room.

“Good job.”

“Thank you, everyone!”

Ji Hyunjeong greeted everyone and remained alone in the empty meeting room, pressing her temples. The presence of Choi Yeorum kept scratching at her nerves.

For the rational and cold Seo Taeseok, seeking help in such a mess was always because of Choi Yeorum. That girl was an existence that was detrimental to Taeseok’s life.

“A really unlucky girl.”