The atmosphere centered around Haeju turned awkward.

Youngjae, the new manager who had been confident, couldn’t hide his confusion.

“I understand that you’re surprised, but you need to accept it.”

“Who sent you guys?”

“Mr. Park and I were hired through the GN headquarters. Until recently, I was Min Taeseok’s road manager.”

Min Taeseok was not only Haeju’s senior but also a talented actor and a global star.

Only then did Haeju recall Youngjae’s name that she had vaguely heard before.

“I guess you shouldn’t distrust us to the extent of our experience, so you can relax your guard.”

“Why did you come here, leaving Mr. Min Taeseok behind?”

“At GN, they saw the potential in Actress Haeju and offered me a scouting proposal.”

“I’m sorry, but I’ve never heard of such a thing in advance.”

Haeju didn’t distrust Youngjae. She was just suspicious of GN sending him right after Hyunseong was fired from the company.

Moreover, Haeju found someone with Youngjae’s experience burdensome.

Although Director Kwak’s film was attracting attention, its success could only be determined after its release.

It seemed like Chairman Yoo was up to something. Sending a tempting fruit to make her unable to refuse, leading to being monitored.

“Since the negotiation has dramatically succeeded, it was difficult to inform you in advance.”

“Do you also know that you two are here, Director?”

“We just arrived and happened to see Ms. Haeju, so we came to say hello.”

Hyunseong was utterly shocked. He didn’t expect Han Jintae to send a giant in the manager world like Youngjae.

At this rate, Hyunseong had no place to stand.

Even if he continued to work with Haeju, he was likely to be cast aside after doing errands.

“If that’s the case, it hasn’t been approved by our agency yet.”

“We don’t need approval from GN Entertainment.”

“What did you say?”

“As I mentioned earlier, I signed a contract with GN, so I don’t need approval.”

“That’s ridiculous.”

“We didn’t come here to interfere. Given Ms. Haeju’s situation, systematic care is needed.”

As if telling Haeju to stop, she raised her hand.

To sum up Youngjae’s words, it meant they had no right to stop her.

Haeju didn’t want to have a conversation, filled with anger inside.

“I have a scheduled appointment, so I don’t have time for this. Hyunseong, let’s go.”

“Yes, sister.”

Haeju, accompanied only by Hyunseong, passed through the main entrance.

Following them, Youngjae and Mr. Park entered and stepped on the central staircase as if it were natural.

Haeju’s gaze kept turning backward.

Youngjae felt uncomfortable from her gaze, and his insides began to twist.

Originally, they should go straight to the conference room, but Haeju changed direction to Jinhwan’s office.

“Chairman.”

Just then, the office had the magazine editor-in-chief, editor, and a photographer who had come earlier, engaged in a conversation with Jinhwan.

They greeted Haeju warmly as they all had previous work experience with her.

“It’s been a while, Chief Editor. I hope Writer Hwang has been well?”

The atmosphere was warm.

Until Youngjae revealed his face in the office.
For the first time, the smile that had lingered on Jinhan’s lips turned darkly rigid.

After exchanging a glance with Haeju, he smoothly encircled her.

“Chief Editor, Writer Hwang, would you mind heading to the conference room first? I need to discuss something briefly with Ms. Haeju.”

“Of course.”

Following the guide, the guests left the office.

As the door closed, a dry wind immediately swept through.

Only then did Jinhan offer an unfriendly greeting to Youngjae.

“What’s Kim Youngjae, the manager, doing here?”

“Haven’t you received a call from Director Han Jintae?”

“I haven’t.”

“That’s strange. He told me it would be enough for you to come.”

Jinhan had the team leader’s phone.

The message from Han Jintae only mentioned cutting ties with Hyunseong and sending a new manager.

There was no mention of who the new person would be or when they would be sent.

Jinhan had not received any information about it.

“Where did you sign the contract?”

“I have a separate business entity, and I made a one-year contract with GN.”

It was an awkward situation for Jinhan.

Despite being Chairman Yoo’s son, he hadn’t been recognized as a management figure at GN Entertainment.

“Without my approval, I cannot accept Manager Kim Youngjae.”

Jinhan drew a sharp line.

While maintaining courtesy, there was a sense of resistance inside.

“I understand Director Yoo Jinhan’s opinion well. Anyway, I’ve signed a contract, and let’s talk to GN separately.”

Youngjae was not to be underestimated either.

Jinhan expected him to receive a substantial amount of money for doing this.

“There’s no need to talk. Just leave.”

Reluctantly, Youngjae turned around. Even as he left, he didn’t forget to make a request to Jinhan.

“You’ll probably accept it eventually.”

“What does that mean?”

“Don’t ask me. Try talking to GN directly.”

Youngjae left with Mr. Park, leaving GN Entertainment.

Only then did Haeju ask Jinhan.

“What’s going on?”

“Let’s have a meeting first.”