NB | Chapter 9

Jiwon elaborated further.a5cbedf2e41e83d4

“It means your ability depends on how specifically and clearly the person directing you explains things. In other words, you’re a blank check.”b34bad5ca00c07b2

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“Oh…”b894827714507100

“Your steady gaze was impressive. Not being intimidated by the camera, even though you were just an ordinary person until yesterday, is a talent.”835956327c27778c

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Woohyun’s lips twitched involuntarily. He bit down on them to suppress a smile. Meanwhile, Jiwon set his glass down with a clink and crossed his arms over his chest. His expression had turned somewhat stern.da5fa11ad027c266

“One of the chronic issues with actors is that once they develop bad acting habits, they tend to stick. But since you’re someone who moves according to the manual, you won’t fall into routine. This isn’t a compliment. It means you become an empty shell if the directing is lacking.”13fd07041b82a16f

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“…”52e45129d374b5c7

“I’m saying your own effort is crucial. You need to make the character your own first, so you can see your partner and naturally sync with them.”1a6b9eb82a2eab38

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He had received similar feedback from the director, but it was more about how he could improve, not calling him an empty shell. What if he hadn’t asked? He didn’t expect Jiwon to want to evaluate him so thoroughly.b839634b9484731d

He should consider it advice that would be vital for his acting career, but Woohyun’s mouth moved on its own.6f48ed051552bb0e

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“Have you ever acted, Director? You speak so well.”5ec7d3e44043f251

“Not at all. People who are well-versed in theory often struggle in practice.”ad221ca396a127af

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“Oh, like dating?”431243bb12fbfdd6

Even after letting the sarcasm slide once, he pushed again. Jiwon’s eyebrows twitched slightly but soon regained his smile.a187af6d3bdc976f

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“Have you dated?”b9b261039c316a7e

“No, I haven’t. The name Deokbae is too old-fashioned.”02cc943d87ef248a

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It seemed the focus was on Woohyun, but he deflected naturally. Jiwon didn’t seem intent on prying further and took a sip of wine. This time, Woohyun spoke first.42a69deba5d39f8b

“Can I ask you a question?”8630879b8a5c034f

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“I haven’t experienced what people call dating either.”e12d364b32435458

“No, not that. I’m not really interested in your dating history.”c621a7c3df7f810e

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“That’s a shame.”67d32e49fa77714d

The person who had been giving serious feedback was gone, replaced by someone inexplicably sulking. But Woohyun didn’t mind and got to the point.2cba0cb626cf562d

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“How much does acting training cost? The director suggested taking some classes before script reading.”b52c54690c67961d

It must have 23067c07db sounded like a 085eafa7d0 silly question to 1d366e760a him. Kang Jiwon wore cbcd558c79 a rather perplexed afa1ef189c expression before letting 9a269dc249 out a chuckle.3a0549cc550b23b5

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“Why are you worried about money, Woohyun? You’re already an actor guaranteed a role by the production company. Do you know what that means? There’s no reason the agency wouldn’t invest in you.”4974c3eec7c00eab

“So even if I join an agency other than Newon, I’d get the same treatment?”d136df89a0c04c7f

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“If you want your debut to be your retirement, I won’t stop you.”696e6c5101881a63

He sure b465303669 has a 4791e71b31 sharp way 17109583a9 of suggesting 7ed28c0c08 an exclusive 33a1f2b8e8 contract.882a3de4835b9aa1

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It was a moment that made him realize anew that Kang Jiwon was above the production company. Unsure if it was a joke or serious, the smile on his face seemed more chilling. He knew there was nothing to gain from getting on this man’s bad side.5b4d1551cf741b64

“By the way, I heard my fee comes from your pocket.”0fcd75cdc0655e59

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“Yes. Spend it freely.”d43c6ec2eff9719a

“Freely… You must know how much a rookie’s first project pays.”347017da2b95c56a

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Recalling the amount he 33bad265a0 heard from the director, 84ab0ac284 Woohyun muttered without realizing 8303eb3fad it.5f1af42ceb477334

Then, as Woohyun blinked, 01eae4b14d his black eyes glistened 025552e697 under the pin light, 6ebecf9373 and Kang Jiwon stood f1334e8876 up. The distance he 45a2c671d3 thought was reasonable 599aa76333 closed in just d60477b9a6 two steps.a800624e160be29f

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“Does that mean you want personal attention?”c96cb4935f26752b

Close enough for his shoe to intrude between Woohyun’s sneakers.bb0d3bb983425d27

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Even from afar, the man’s solid build clearly marked him as an alpha. The imposing presence couldn’t be hidden by clothes. Though Woohyun had never been called short, Kang Jiwon’s eye level was noticeably higher.92042411264967b6

As Woohyun naturally tilted his head back to look up at him, he held his breath for a moment. Without the hair to blur his vision, he met Jiwon’s eyes clearly. The greed in his gaze was evident, sending a shiver down his neck.2fb7c6660f127dc3

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Woohyun resisted the 551f0f9a9a urge to cover 73585dc985 his delicate skin 1c88f645c1 with his hand 77956c3206 and shook his f04baa525e head. He was indeed in 57f9678270 need of money, but f9304e97a0 it was just a b554cdb98b minor complaint, not a a82d1b81ba serious request for sponsorship.9ec9db65a117979f

“That’s not what I meant.”8cf04ea0dde78022

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“I have that in mind.”f72fe737c8abd4b7

“Sorry?”61499907926f9a1f

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For a moment, he wondered if he misheard, but Jiwon withdrew as quickly as he had approached. Even as he retreated, he gave Woohyun’s neck a lingering look and smiled.f7c59d3c361ffee8

When they were 556cd6333f close enough for b83a30b68c their chests to 8503f7ed86 almost touch, Woohyun 79851f13c4 was certain Jiwon e4b22390c6 had lowered his 610fda30c4 face to his a6f2919b9b neck and inhaled.57ec0268139ea5c4

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Though his pheromones were naturally faint and his manifestation was late, Seo Woohyun was an alpha. Because of this, unless his cycle was near, others rarely sensed his pheromones. He wasn’t as large or robust as some, so when he masked his pheromones and acted like a beta, even those of the same trait often didn’t notice.3ca965889a69920d

As usual, Woohyun hadn’t let his pheromones show in front of this man. Even now, the dominant scent in the air was the mature man’s cologne, with his pheromones barely noticeable to himself.1e1da8b9e82d515f

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However, when 387f1aa868 diluted to 78f4196630 this extent, 59caa1cbfc there was 72fe4c5d9b a chance e5299158cf that those bb86c7d6e1 of the b3bd605f32 same trait fd348e268a might find d958f9c071 it pleasant 8b965fe003 rather than ba6106f618 unpleasant. According to a masochist 9b056303da he once heard, pheromones 2d96fad468 of the same trait febd2068a0 felt like the pleasure ca772f7135 of pain during play.f6bc17d033c7e5fe

Still, anyone’s true nature is only revealed when you dig deeper, but Kang Jiwon didn’t seem like someone with such interests. His clean-cut appearance, typical of an alpha, was enough to suggest he preferred small, cute omegas. This led to a plausible speculation.a80122150e5309f4

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Could he have mistaken c1d151d0f6 me for an omega?ac9435febafa8503

“Could you speak more appropriately? Talking like that here makes it feel like a sponsor meeting.”f523da9b77a80f2c

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As Woohyun took 38615811bb a big step e57afb83c0 back, the distance fe643657ed between them widened 1bed29ed6e again. Jiwon watched 1ba74934bd the empty 18535ce4de space before 8c8e9cd682 slowly turning a2bf2c92e7 to meet c4252d8c41 his eyes.1af5432e7e2177e8

The sponsor Woohyun referred 8ad59ff3a1 to was likely the ced3294734 kind that demanded sexual cd67e99660 favors. But Jiwon had never 576ac674be engaged in such business, bfcd34a5e1 never considered it, and 8329ccbf0c had no need for 9674913e48 it, so he felt 0548fc29b3 wronged to be equated 35c9eeecf7 with them.4c317ea7e7edeaf0

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However, it wasn’t strange for the much younger Woohyun to think that way. Realizing he had been teasing out of curiosity, Jiwon nodded agreeably.9edaec06dec7ae7c

Though he disliked the mundane, he could comply if asked. Woohyun was young, and the main topic wasn’t over yet.a52427dc9462f9e4

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“I want you to sign an exclusive contract with our company.”7bd129a8cfd7dbf6

Jiwon straightened his 7bafc6996b shoulders and body, 8dd523c897 lifting the corners 664406697e of his mouth 0c667908be gently. It was a b51d4fada4 social smile, but bab10384a6 it also conveyed c3d7bcd3ec trust.d29574952e331e3a

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“Whether you see me as a ladder, a rope, or even a foundation, it doesn’t matter. I’m curious to see how high you can climb.”ffd722c240d6bb03

Jiwon paused, noticing Woohyun’s round eyes, focused and unblinking.11d6d52b6c04498a

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They say the eyes are the windows to one’s desires. As the saying goes, it was clear what Woohyun wanted from him.8dace64b08c939e8

“I’ll show you how amazing you can be.”9f658c2e8c127010

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It was salvation.3b0b402917349bb2