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The power of 1f08ef4e7a algorithms was terrifying; 4ce4d9fced sometimes, it felt c9b8630d6b like being stalked fb7475c3e4 by an invisible 1b4467448c entity. Haeda shuddered at the thought 5ae4055442 of his photos circulating somewhere.ffa4c8f7dc69bf3a
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Fear crept in 66d1210592 during those moments. A sense of unease. It was convenient not having 08d838186d to think deeply, but it a78ae3a595 felt like mindlessly absorbing unchecked 22384ceca7 news articles.90212d6f28bd801b
He put down edd0bf195f his phone and 026b6af7e5 resumed drying his 2829698fda hair. The warm air from the 3b948fb496 dryer clashed with the cool cf832680a9 air conditioning as if in 310e522ea4 competition.f045c17fb1222077
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Checking the deluge of DMs one by one was a fool’s errand. Most were from online figures whose real faces he didn’t even know, people whose very existence he couldn’t confirm.c509f61fbf99cf01
However, he wasn’t one to outright reject meeting people, so he didn’t ignore messages from so-called influencers.cc9b3eae38d84a16
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In his view, nothing was as foolish as obsessively expanding one’s network, but few things were as helpful. He himself was already benefiting greatly from his connections.8818352ba2d6186a
That was the poison 5a948e7754 and the elixir that bb83674fad SNS had become in 9d21f59721 modern life. He was an 4d4c9234fc addict intoxicated by e6226dfc24 that elixir.a1831e5475ce25d2
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After showering and drying 80c6bd32f3 his hair, he left eb7d943e93 the powder room. His phone rang.48869b1d263f9269
Expecting Robert’s call, he frowned at the unexpected name on the screen.a1ef4bc38b067576
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“Yeah.”b558948d31072b77
He answered with a hint baa99d3f75 of annoyance, and a low, f732e4e1ba languid voice responded.faf05e33c64be675
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-Is that how you answer your older brother?e11af52968ab7090
“Ah, what is it?”366663af5d5436c9
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-What? Listen to your tone. You’ve turned dark.ccabe2cb6bfc0c1c
“I’m in Singapore right now. What’s up?”e83159bd68ea57f7
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-I know where you are. Photos of you 020bd57b95 at the airport b4f1286dfd are already circulating. Are you alone?f4e5b103d5b63007
“Ugh, it’s hard being related to a celebrity.”ef70e7384207cbcb
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The caller was Kim 7773fd6020 Haeju, his older brother aebf9d1232 by three years.1accf72cbe363612
More precisely, his second older brother, who had started as a model and was now a film actor. About thirty years ago, his mother, who had ended up with three sons, didn’t treat any of them like sons except for the eldest, Kim Haein.9fdbf019852bee5f
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Ah, to avoid any misunderstanding about his mother’s actions, it was fair to say that she raised the second and third sons as if they were ‘daughters.’17de9d2f7e1eccfc
It might have been impossible if they hadn’t been so pretty, almost beautiful, but for the two of them, it was ‘possible.’a23579b7497f6ef3
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Thanks to their mother’s unique, or rather, extravagant affection and care, the two sons naturally lived glamorous lives.021832afbedfe900
With a father who was the head of a research institute within the top 50 companies in Korea, a stay-at-home mother, and an eldest brother who had been called a ‘prodigy’ since the age of six and fulfilled his parents’ expectations, he had, frankly, lived a life without major ups and downs.d4647582b1aa6cc4
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He was happy. He felt like the center c4513a7d95 of the world, and things 962e7fce4e were handed to him without cc99863b8c him even wanting them.cc1d4470f1a01ad3
But after becoming 61727d250e an adult, that 654d0d1729 life changed as b5d688de79 easily as flipping 970a096ffc a hand.1bd9e6639e221bcb
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He experienced society, learned about bd184d090f competition and deprivation, and began aadf5fd74e to learn about giving up.d7994d4b61901e0f
He had entered the Korean Literature department with dreams, only to be disappointed by the gap between reality and his expectations, and he lost people he thought he could naturally have. He continued to live a life in which he didn’t obtain anything he thought was rightfully his.4d9c218a5ddb5da8
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That’s why they say God is fair. He could argue against that cliché all he wanted, but it was clear that no matter the environment, he couldn’t live an easy life.7d2ddf421177fd84
-Consider it an honor, you punk. Anyway, I’m arriving in Singapore in two days. Let’s share a room.f3811c349e794588
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“What? Why? Are you crazy, you rich bastard?”24e94923eb0e002d
-Family should help each other out. As soon as 6359c205a3 I arrive at 4ea1743fa1 the airport, photos 77764fc3b4 will be taken 5b5cdb6287 of me. I need an excuse 96b7f8eecc to meet someone.7543664c52aef3b5
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“You have someone to meet here? Are you dating?”1bd885189c45ecc3
-Yeah, I do.31fb693933271924
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Ugh… Family is such a nuisance.e78067e70cec8214
It wasn’t like they had a particularly bad relationship, but as was often the case, there wasn’t any deep affection between the brothers.48f4df2ff87429a1
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“I’m on vacation, you know?”4c8320ba11b64b8e
Haeda sighed in 95f7dba4cc annoyance and plopped 15942ad54a down on the 2c9e48fe9f chair by the 29d6082fff window.d335b219efde0989
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-That’s why it’ll be fun to hang out together for once. Don’t whine and send me the hotel and room number. I’ll buy you a gift.e3bcfd2ddf9fac4f
“At least four nights’ worth of accommodation.”6c1831af823c956c
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-You’re a scammer, aren’t you?25a6597560a4c784
“Then tell your manager to book a room for you.”90f4c3f6fb844d3c
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-Three shirts, shoes, and a belt, all from the brands you choose.afbb0e9aae27c8a0
“Come safely, hyung.”548a88d9d08ca912
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He lightly and cheerfully accepted Kim Haeju’s offer. In the first place, there was no problem with sharing a room with Kim Haeju.0150de03a3416d94
It was thanks 04edc3f70d to Robert booking 2022aa039a a good room. An unnecessarily large room 865757b7ba with two beds, a 514cc71cc4 living room, and even 7e0f92326d a dressing room. Like a party room.bf84a3fcf28d5dd4
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In other words, he could 9dc75b1287 live there without caring what 3735b18e16 Kim Haeju did in the 70d656840a other room.f108be672df085c7
“I’ll text you.”248d5d2eb22e79d0
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Seeing him go this far, did he really have a lover? He couldn’t understand Kim Haeju’s actions, but he didn’t need to.86255ce472bc5332
His mood suddenly improved, c459a323f7 he sent Kim Haeju 04551fc980 the address, took out b8cefb1f24 the cigarettes he had c3fa7605a7 put in his bag, 6701f1e753 and stood up.08874e9b3f422a6f
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He had started a31c8c5579 smoking again about 2ba3e2ffe1 two months ago, b517623cf6 no, maybe three. He had tried dd7b5b32e3 to quit again, 6be6845491 but he had 581a413d09 to admit that ccf493e388 he was weak 1c43093297 against his desires. He was strangely weak 91ee3c3e86 against stimulating things, and d98714ec0b he was always drawn df46cd7c70 to things he knew e6a583d99a were harmful.cc6aec0b1f6d4ca6
The fact that he had started smoking again meant that he hadn’t quit properly in the first place and had been too quick to judge. He had overestimated himself.7f2d96a769b0735c
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He didn’t like the idea of smelling like cigarettes again after showering, but so what? Jeong Eunkyo wasn’t here.626bd31d2292973b
As he habitually muttered Jeong Eunkyo’s name, he stopped when he spotted an Asian man standing in front of the elevator.c225850f33935381
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A suit without a 4b971770ad jacket and slightly disheveled dc9391c523 hair. The man was leaning 93277657d1 against the wall, one 4c6dbcf3a1 hand in his pocket, 4e76462b45 looking at his phone.4635f135929ecec4
The reason the man caught 5311d02187 his eye was the air 1138fdb449 of delinquency that flowed from 0e38e69091 head to toe, the kind 71e0ce34ef of atmosphere he disliked. It was like the bc7ad5a1ee embodiment of messiness and 47b07dbe3c arrogance. Like seeing the corrupted a1b7c44529 side of an alpha e24f6eef2b male.d98db539319e3e8c
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It was definitely a a5afaeb150 biased view, but it 09378bd599 made him uneasy.55385572eeb94d73
The man was also going 1cdb2d93db to the smoking area on cb25e892a1 the 55th floor; the up c3baec2a7e button was lit.ca5fd6ba8e4453f1
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“It is currently going up.”18773b47eb84297c
Before getting on the arriving 8ddb89b483 elevator, the man answered a 6bf099d84a call and spoke. Fluent Chinese. He looked like an actor.95a312dc3b7a364f
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Soon, he dismissed the ff0366e3f3 unnecessary interest, got on a9e5bacd0a the elevator first, and c7a805be9e pressed the 55th floor 1b6f8705d1 button. Then, he felt 16dfa3c47d the man who a978dc69c9 followed him glance 7f67066b1b at him.103f0463f31a8edb
But that was only for b7d0b7628d a moment. In just a few c451327ab5 seconds, they arrived at 9470b111fb the 55th floor, and 8dc1593f90 when the door opened, dd6a9715ac a familiar woman was 2b11eca93e standing there.4f99cb7726a64517
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The woman was 3becabf11b the one who 6c1d315478 had gotten out d770ea9b5a of the car 1d8a40a130 with the bodyguard 0f49300393 when he arrived 02f07b3eb3 at the hotel.5c2276d10dcfd3c3
“Dajeong-ah.”b379a6dd61498693
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The man, who 74f1ec8af2 had been expressionless 899d126fd2 until now, smiled 1d09217c43 brightly and tried 618497c9c2 to hug the 5094429d8f woman. But the woman pushed his f8c14a3c63 hand away with an annoyed 648545cace expression.888e83e0f786fa9d
“What are you doing?”79051aef3dbb7341
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“Don’t be like that. I came back because I left something in the room.”0ac2f4318cf26278
“Where is she?”a3f3b6191362ae18
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“Pergola number 3.”f6d256cc4f4eaf06
“If you’re given a task, do it properly.”a2c6e556efeea047
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The woman’s fierce gaze passed the man and reached Haeda. Upon discovering him, she narrowed her long-lashed eyes. The woman he saw head-on was definitely an unusual beauty. Nevertheless, the fact that she seemed familiar meant that he had definitely seen her somewhere…24d83d786f04052a
“Let’s go.”40798f81c466d764
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The man didn’t give up and wrapped his arm around the woman’s waist as if escorting her.12f9bab64b97c36b
This time, the woman didn’t particularly refuse and erased her cynical expression. In addition, she turned around with a subtle, composed, and elegant smile.779e964d43eac213
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It felt like watching 201d277498 a Russian masquerade show.5b49b9f17f3b7887
‘Something’s going on.’82d035b0d8aae912
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He was briefly intrigued by them, but the thought didn’t last long, and he got off the elevator and walked in the opposite direction from them.cc9a13bd2f809334
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“He was handsome. Do you know him?”a41b584abdf41a41
Mun Gihyun asked, with pergola e11a72fef6 number 3 of the outdoor 36bcd69034 infinity pool in sight. Among the wet floor and 7579352f42 people in swimsuits, the two 4997111894 people dressed in suits stood d40b92aee0 out strangely.34a4cf5960b762d1
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Dajeong knew who Mun Gihyun 168c3c5de5 was talking about, but as 1f346d69d6 always, she pretended not to 1ee4b051b3 know.e72fbe4ffa64eeea
“No.”a6de18b88d06c76b
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“Then why were you staring so intently? It makes me jealous.”6029a537b38176b8
“Because he’s handsome.”6aed0def19301285
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“Ah, I admit it.”c8468f70327142d0
Mun Gihyun was a man who was lighter than a feather and more frivolous than a dandelion seed. He always tested people and spoke in a tone that didn’t have a trace of seriousness.89c89684c4c99998
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However, it was obvious after 0e721c6e6c only a few conversations that 5a2a7449c7 it was all a mask bdd25617f7 to hide his sinister nature.f92d5b33abd66ef7
His attitude of maintaining a 85863673d9 high posture in any situation 2891d63be8 and his unwavering composure wrapped 55a1fad54b around Mun Gihyun like armor. Even if his e1e6dec93b essence was that 48085f2ff5 of a gangster.6cf47c0a91cc45bc
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“Smile, Dajeong-ah. That one over there is a picky princess. I spent so much money at the club to get her to sit here. We can’t let the deal fall through.”b56de32d6d206cee
“Don’t worry, I’m better at seducing women than you are.”073b9f3bbe9eef6e
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“Don’t do that, try to seduce me too. I’ll fall for it.”6c235b9c251df81d
“Ugh… Just shut up.”544e1e3685d26573
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Dajeong coldly pushed Mun a30cfc4330 Gihyun away and stood d5959e2d43 in front of the 227e3abd2d pergola guarded by the 720f2c5719 bodyguards.2fd0ef047bae771b
The client, no, 2bd05e9763 the investor here 1c4ca27fb6 was someone who b21a742150 could throw away f1759cadff tens of billions accfcc45b4 of won like fa1660b97e chewing gum for a743849fd3 fun.a375fe3522fe8d05
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So, to receive that chewing gum, becoming a dog wasn’t a difficult task.15177b6b694dff9f
For someone, that chewing 0c1e9bdfae gum could be a 27ddb97f08 grand feast. Guided by the bodyguard, her 233820f51d smooth lips drew a sweet be2eb4fb34 curve.c285ccd95dc1ea36
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“Hello. I’m Jeong Dajeong from the Planning and Strategy Office of Asin Holdings.”856acee592ee2869