Hoping she might change her mind, he even drove her to the airport, but Eom So Yeon never once looked back as she walked away from him. She left for a place without him.

Bravely stepping away without a hint of regret.

So typical of Eom So Yeon.

But that was the last time he saw her.

For days after realizing Eom So Yeon had left, Seo Jun despised her. He hated her so much that he kept telling himself it was for the best, a relief. Though his heart felt otherwise, he thought it was the only way to endure.

Even after returning to Korea, he spent nights restless, sighing heavily. As time passed, his heart felt emptier and colder, and there was nothing Seo Jun could do about it.

He knew it was all because of Eom So Yeon. He wanted to rush to her and convey his desperate feelings. If that didn’t work, he even felt the urge to beg, putting aside his pride.

But he couldn’t do that.

Knowing better than anyone how Eom So Yeon would run further away the moment he stepped closer.

Afternoon, 3 o’clock.
It had been almost three months since Seo Jun returned from Spain.

Having stayed immobile at his Nonhyeon-dong residence for two days, Seo Jun was now unexpectedly getting ready to go out, emerging from the dressing room.

Though wearing a stylish suit that elegantly wrapped around his sleek body wasn’t different from other days, his somewhat formal attire and dandy bow tie indicated an official event that even Seo Jun couldn’t refuse.

It was because today was the press conference for the upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama, “Master of the Sun.”

Wheeing…

His cool stride towards the front door halted abruptly as his usually quiet phone suddenly vibrated.

“…….”

The black eyes that glanced at the LCD screen held a seductive yet bitter smirk.

“Why.”

[Dash] You don’t even show your face at the company? And no calls either.

“Discharged?”

[Dash] You’re out of touch! I got discharged ages ago. Why the late concern?

“Don’t you know I’m saying don’t get hurt again?”

[Dash] Just my luck to hurt my right arm. I bet you, being left-handed, never expected to envy me. It’s a bit late, but you do feel sorry, right?

“Not really.”

Seo Jun, in fact, did feel sorry.

It was his request that had led to Won Hu getting injured.

Was it two days after So Yeon left for Spain? Seo Jun felt an inexplicable unease. He wanted to see Eom So Yeon one more time, even under the pretext of that unease, but his tight shooting schedule in Spain kept him tied up. So, he asked Won Hu over the phone to check on her, citing suspicious movements of Jo In Ha and concerns about So Yeon’s health. But when he heard about the violent incident in Spain, Seo Jun couldn’t stop the cynical laughter.

Where had the tenacity of the notoriously tough Won Hu gone? Jo In Ha, that guy, should have been half-killed!

So he muttered.

But what right did he have to discuss Eom So Yeon’s affairs?

Whenever he thought they had nothing to do with each other, Seo Jun could only silently clasp his hands behind his back.

“Why did you call?”

[Dash] Are you free tomorrow?

“Why.”

[Dash] Family gathering. After a long time, both our families are getting together. Especially my uncle insisted on bringing you along.

He had received a call from his father yesterday to come home today. Knowing what his father would nag about and having the press conference scheduled, he said he couldn’t go. But it seems his father postponed the gathering by a day and sent Won Hu to persuade him.

“Why drag me along if you don’t want to go?”

[Dash] Do you think I want this? You know, right? Our Chairman Won can’t stand me. At least my uncle, who can put my father in his place, is on my side, so I need to show my loyalty. So, for my sake, let’s go together.

Considering it was for his request that Won Hu ended up in the hospital, Seo Jun felt an obligation. The refusal he was about to express got stuck in his throat. Instead, he sighed deeply and replied shortly.

“Alright.”

[Dash] Huhuhu, knew it.

Won Hu’s confident laughter was quite annoying.

Annoyed, Seo Jun hung up the phone without responding.

The press conference began, and all the actors appeared on stage.

Then there were a few questions from the press reporters.
Even amidst the scripted exchanges at the drama production press conference, Seo Jun stood out conspicuously. The next person who should have garnered attention was the female lead, Oh Min Jung, but the reporters showed unusual interest in Eom So Yeon.

Her mysterious aura, naturally captivating without effort, was a factor, but more so, it seemed the official announcement from her agency played a significant role. In other words, Won Hu’s strategy turned a potentially self-defeating move into a masterstroke.

“Eom So Yeon, you’ve worked as an advertising model, and this drama is your first. You’re young, and I’ve heard you’re raising a four-year-old son alone. It mustn’t have been easy to disclose that fact as a single mother and a rookie actress. What motivated you to take such a brave step?”