Do Jun feared nothing in the world.

He was confident he could do anything if it meant Hae Joo’s happiness.

But it wasn’t just a rash decision born out of youthful impulsiveness to spread the rumor.

It was an inevitable choice to manage an already occurred accident and a sincere desire to let Hae Joo live a normal life.

Even after becoming an adult, Hae Joo, who fluctuated between extremes, couldn’t handle it alone.

Moreover, Jin Han’s biased concern could eventually push her towards the worst.

Do Jun decided to invest immediately when Director Kwak considered Hae Joo for the lead role.

He was convinced that now was the best time to reveal their marriage to Hae Joo. It was a necessary step to minimize her hurt.

Contrary to his true intentions, only painful sobs came through the phone.

Do Jun tried to persuade her, hanging on the edge of a cliff.

“Trust me and wait a little longer.”

“I know. I’ll settle this as soon as possible.”

Looking out the window again, he saw even more reporters gathered.

Do Jun, who had turned off all the lights in the house, clenched his throbbing head.

“Go to the Lijin Hotel. I’ll come there.”

After ending the call with Hae Joo, Do Jun hurriedly changed his clothes.

The housekeeper, not knowing what to do, was flustered in the kitchen.

“It would be best for you to leave now, ma’am.”

“Okay.”

The housekeeper, who had prepared nutritious food for the weakened Hae Joo, hurriedly left.

After clearing the table, she followed Do Jun to the garage.

After sending the housekeeper off, he rushed through the crowd of reporters to the company.

“Director Song, start with the rebuttal article, I’m on my way to the office.”

He called Director Song and pressed the pedal hard.

Arriving at the company quickly, the legal team was already preparing countermeasures.

Lawyer Park reported the current situation to an agitated Do Jun.

“We’ve asked the police to investigate reporter Choi In Ho as soon as possible.”

“What did they say?”

“They plan to issue a summons tomorrow.”

“And the article?”

“We’ve distributed a press release, but the atmosphere isn’t favorable.”

“Sigh.”

“It might be best if you clarify things personally.”

Lawyer Park was drafting a statement to counter Choi In Ho’s article.

The draft described how Hae Joo had suffered severe abuse from her family and continued to endure pain until recently.

The problem was what came after.

Needing to consult Do Jun, Lawyer Park cautiously asked.

“We may need to unfold the story of your marriage with the lady to some extent.”

Hae Joo had to become the wife of a man with a limited time left.

The only way Lee Jun, facing death, could save Hae Joo was to get her out of her hellish family.

How could all these processes be encapsulated in a single document?

The pain Hae Joo had endured was too great.

“Where do I even begin?”

Do Jun’s dilemma deepened.

Meanwhile, the articles about the two were being inflated far from the truth.

The van arrived at the agency building.
The building was divided into two wings, one for singers and the other for actors.

Hae Joo had moved into the current office building when she shot her first movie.

It was located in a coveted spot.

Both the company and Hae Joo were the envy of many.

But even such a successful company couldn’t fully protect Hae Joo.

“Sister, we’re here.”

“Let’s just stay like this for a moment.”

“Okay.”

Had Jin Han really not anticipated the flood of articles that would follow?

Known for his extensive network and connections, it was unlikely he was unaware.

The old Jin Han would have done anything to stop it.

This morning, even as Hae Joo struggled to leave the office, he didn’t stop her, as if he expected her to return.

“There’s been no rebuttal from the company yet, right?”

“No. It looks like you’ll have to go in.”

“Let’s go in, Hyun Seong.”

As Hae Joo entered Jin Han’s office, the atmosphere was chaotic.

Unfamiliar employees gathered around, prompting them to be cautious.

“Director, Hae Joo is here.”

“Oh! You’ve arrived.”

A staff member called out to Jin Han, who was just putting down the receiver.

Hae Joo entered, looking uncomfortable, and Jin Han stepped out of his office.

“Hae Joo, don’t worry. We’ve set up a new media response team.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“The situation is more serious than it seems. There’s a lot to discuss.”

“Okay.”

“Let’s talk separately in the reception room.”

Jin Han, carrying his laptop, led the way, avoiding the staff.

Hae Joo gestured for Hyun Seong to come along.

Reluctantly following, Hyun Seong received a disapproving look from Jin Han.

“Would it be better if just Hae Joo came?”

“I’m not feeling well, so it’s better to have Hyun Seong with me.”

There was a reason Hae Joo took Hyun Seong along.

She needed a witness besides herself.

The agency was merely a contractual entity, not one of trust, especially not Jin Han for Hae Joo.

“Alright then.”