Killing someone for no reason, or making a fool of them.

Even knowing about deliberate ostracism, why did everyone tolerate it? They should all feel embarrassed in front of Soyeon.

The host’s gaze, filled with sincere apologies, was polite as he looked at Soyeon.

“You’ve been quietly sitting here, seeming to be present yet not. Wasn’t it uncomfortable?”

“Not at all. I was thoroughly enjoying the interesting and informative remarks from the seniors.”

Soyeon’s attitude, with stable eyes and voice, was flexible, and she radiated light.

As the recording progressed, Junghwa’s presence seemed to weaken slightly.

After the first part of the recording ended, a 30-minute break was given.

Soyeon, who returned to her car, took off her cardigan and put on a zip-up hoodie over her T-shirt and jeans. Since the next recording location would be outdoors, there was no more suitable attire than this.

Moving from the passenger seat to the back seat, Soyeon reached out to touch Dosun’s forehead, who was sitting still in his car seat.

“Does it hurt a lot?”

“Don’t know.”

When Soyeon asked with a serious expression, Dosun responded briefly with a weak voice.

“I don’t know about you, but your forehead is boiling!”

“Oh, don’t worry and go quickly. I can rest in the car.”

“I can’t stand it! Why is the one who causes a fuss even with a little pain acting so stubborn when he’s the one in pain? Just stay still.”

A few hours ago, Soyeon sent a message to the CEO. Although it seemed like he had seen the message, there was no reply. Unable to wait indefinitely for the CEO, who might or might not come, Soyeon promptly called the company.

“This is Um Soyeon.”

Uh, yes, Ms. Soyeon. What’s the matter?

The employee from the support affairs department greeted her warmly.

“We are at the Yangpyeong filming location. Can you send someone here? Manager Yoo Dosun is sick, and since we’re in a remote area, we can’t take him to the hospital or get medicine separately during the shoot.”

Even if you leave now, it will take quite a while. If it’s urgent, it might be faster to call an ambulance.

“Oh, really? Okay, I understand.”

Planning to continue shooting here today and tomorrow, Soyeon intended to send Dosun back to Seoul. However, aware that it wasn’t a sure thing, Soyeon hung up the phone without a word.

“Dosun, can you endure a little longer?”

“Why?”

“I asked someone I know for help, and if that person doesn’t come, we’ll go to the hospital after the shoot.”

“Talking about a hospital when you’re doing well. Just finish the shoot and come back.”

“Anyway, that’s what I know.”

After covering Dosun with a blanket, Soyeon came out of the car and immediately walked away. The new filming stage was set in the front yard of a building with a strong scent of the forest.

15 minutes before entering the shoot.

As Soyeon climbed onto the stage to sit at the far end, just like before, someone suddenly bumped into her shoulder. Passing by, O Minjeong sat down crossing her legs on a chair without apologizing for touching someone so rudely.

Not only was it rude to touch someone and not apologize, but her posture of calling Soyeon by flicking her finger was very arrogant.

“Ms. Um Soyeon.”

“Yes.”

Soyeon answered without a change in her facial expression.

“This.”

Minjeong shook a card between her fingers.

Even though it’s clear that she’s telling her to take it, what should she do with the card? When Soyeon looked at her with a mocking gaze, Minjeong commanded with a sharp tone.

“Do me a favor. See that cafe over there? Bring me a warm Americano.”

“Coffee…?”

“Why do you have to say it twice? Hurry, before your mouth hurts.”

“Why is my manager doing this to me?”
It was obvious that they were trying to embarrass her, but Soyeon reached out toward the card without saying a word. However, at the same time, Minjeong dropped the card with her foot.

Meanwhile, Yoo Jeonghwa also sat next to O Minjeong, tapping Soyeon’s shoulder.

“I’ll have an Americano too. Um Soyeon.”

It might be just as natural for Soyeon to run errands for her as it was for Minjeong. Soyeon, frozen for a moment in a somewhat helpless posture, became a spectacle to the people around her, unable to intervene.

“Why, don’t you want to run an errand? Earlier, you listened to what the senior said so diligently, and now your true feelings are that you don’t even respect the senior?”

Minjeong raised her voice spitefully, and then Jeonghwa continued speaking.

“Even though it’s embarrassing to have a child by seducing a man, there are people who, while being naturally cheap, put on airs in trivial matters. People who pretend to be expensive while being cheap are disgusting.”

“……!”

Soyeon stared fiercely. At Yoo Jeonghwa, who spat out insulting words with an indifferent expression.

However, without any concern for Soyeon, who faced her with a contemptuous look, Jeonghwa stared at Soyeon mockingly, lifting one corner of her mouth.

‘That’s you.’

It was a mocking statement.

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