Entering the building, a desolate reception room that perfectly fit the term “abandoned house” came into view. In the center, a tastefully decorated stage was arranged. There, actors who had already participated in the same drama had gathered.

However, on one side, Oh Min-jeong and Yoo Jung-hwa were whispering to each other.

“……!”

Yoo Jung-hwa came to this shooting location!

Soyeon, who had no idea about it at all, tried to hide her confusion and sat in the designated chair following the staff’s guidance. However, unfortunately, she ended up in the farthest seat next to those two women.

Oh Min-jeong, upon seeing Soyeon, not only acted as if she didn’t know her but laughed and chatted even louder with Yoo Jung-hwa.

Oh Min-jeong, who received the casting offer first, personally recruited the actors appearing on this program. Soyeon, who had heard about this from Dohsoon, instinctively understood upon seeing Yoo Jung-hwa.

Upon careful consideration, it all fits perfectly.

Not having a single actor they had acted with in Spain in front of the camera was probably a scheme to make me look like a foolish loner. Not telling me who will appear here is probably one of the plans to put me on this well-prepared stage.

All of this clearly came from Yoo Jung-hwa whispering to Oh Min-jeong and sketching out a plan.

Listening quietly to the conversation of the two women coming from the side, Soyeon heard that Yoo Jung-hwa would only appear on a talk show. Feeling somewhat relieved, Soyeon could maintain a more composed expression.

While the production team equipped her with a microphone at her waist and around her neck, Soyeon took her phone out of the cardigan pocket. Just before turning it off, she sent a message to someone.

[CEO, I’m Eom Soyeon. Dohsoon’s fever has been gradually rising since earlier, like symptoms of a cold. In this remote place, where I can’t get emergency medicine, and since the shooting is about to start, I have no choice but to request help.]

Simultaneously sending the message, her heart became considerably lighter.

As the shooting approached five minutes before, strong lights focused on the stage. Soyeon, anticipating that today’s shooting would not be easy, calmly took a deep breath and calmed her accelerating heartbeat.

From the moment of arrival, she felt a ominous aura here. Nevertheless, what could she do? Even in dreadful moments, if you can’t avoid them, you have to face them boldly.

Not long after, the entertainment shooting began.

And the atmosphere flowing was just as Soyeon had expected.

Although it was a gathering for post-drama talks after filming, Eom Soyeon had to sit quietly like a placed fire poker, except for her first greeting. It was because she didn’t get a chance to speak.

Still, she did her best to listen to people’s stories and empathize. She had to do her best since this was also her responsibility.

“Our beloved actress, the best of her time, Yoo Jung-hwa, made a cameo appearance in ‘Master of the Sun.’ When can we see that?”
“Director Yoon Jiwon has kept the story strictly confidential, so I also can’t know the drama that will be broadcast without watching it. However, I cautiously speculate that it might be in the latter part.”

“Oh, I see. Well, if it’s not too much trouble, could you tell us why you appeared without compensation, if you don’t mind.”

In this way, the host led the discussion focusing on Yoo Junghwa for over an hour.

The appearance of actress Choi Jung-sang was like killing two birds with one stone for the broadcasting station, where viewership is the top priority. Therefore, even though Yoo Junghwa appeared briefly as a cameo, it was natural for the host’s attention to be focused on her.

Jung-hwa responded refreshingly and naturally as if she should.

“I don’t have a specific motive, and I’ve been acting for over ten years. It’s more like a desperate sign saying, ‘Please call me,’ as I’ve never received a love call from Director Yoon Jiwon. I spontaneously volunteered after stopping by the filming site. Also to support Taesu-jun.”

“Oh, of course!”

The host’s gaze, nodding mechanically, sparkled the moment Taesu-jun’s name was mentioned. It was because it was difficult to ask abruptly, but it seemed to work out well.

“I recently came across an article that said you witnessed Taesu-jun carrying Yoo Junghwa in front of a hotel. Is that true?”

“Well….”

Of course, whether it’s true or not.

I instigated the reporter to write an article with pictures and that day’s events.

However, whether someone powerful intervened or not, the article, spread on various portals, disappeared cleanly from the internet in less than 30 minutes.

When the host asked about that incident, Jung-hwa was very pleased.

“For the first time, I had a drink with Taesu-jun. I got a little dizzy and stumbled, and he was very worried, quickly supporting me. Have you seen the picture taken at that time?”

“Well, then, may I ask very carefully if you often meet Taesu-jun these days?”

“There’s no need to be difficult. Even now, we occasionally meet and maintain a good relationship.”

At Jung-hwa’s positive response, the stage, as well as the eyes of everyone on-site, turned sharply.

“Th-then, a reunion…?”

When the host cautiously asked, Jung-hwa answered with a slightly flushed face.

“Well, I don’t know about people’s affairs, so I’ll stop here.”

A shy smile that left the possibility of a reunion open bloomed vividly on Jung-hwa’s lips.

“!”

A lie!

Soyeon wanted to shout that it wasn’t true.

But Soyeon, who couldn’t do that, bit her lower lip tightly.

The eyes betrayed the lie, shaking as if an earthquake had occurred.