DDB Ch 15

6fea976079eec591afd3Seungjae burst into laughter behind Ishin’s head.

57c99cd3560da5072348“Ha, this, this. That confidence, I like it very much.”

3da23df8ad35ddaa3113Laughing heartily, he walked away from the window towards the sofa.

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6d231566724d8af0680cPicking up the whiskey bottle from the table, he refilled his glass. He couldn’t count how many glasses it had been already.

ce336e9987f7b3be801c“But here’s the thing. Doing it at your house is out of the question.”

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763e6bb70f7ab77ca086At Seungjae’s words, Ishin furrowed his brows. Without speaking, his sideways glance asked for the reason.

a0d547dd58f81c83ecd4“Your house is a sacred inviolable zone where my power doesn’t reach.”

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804475d27e74e20a1add“…”

a7989b103b2dec05cbfd“…”

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85fec2f0c0129a2452ff“It’s Congressman Gray’s territory.”

8ec31cadb2b3d39cfaf4Seungjae was not an easy person either. He trusted Ishin, but not 100%.

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fb85b5c710b6a8a3428aAs he said, Ishin’s house was a place where the hands of [Heritage] couldn’t reach, a promised sacred inviolable area.

0b99f8c06ab16362a64eIt was a privilege obtained by Robert Gray, a British peer and once his guardian, who had burdened [Heritage] with a huge debt.

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200c31d2691c3e33b513To conduct work in such a place?

2df98de4edf9860d414cSeungjae strongly expressed his opinion that it didn’t make sense for his technician to work in a place where he couldn’t see.

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4ea3542e111f0fa90fbe“So, let’s do the work here… on Yusando.”

c237b297712870c84dceThe eyes that had been smiling kindly until then now sparkled with determination.

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7d0b851e4c9d9e256a5d“In return, I’ll provide whatever is necessary. I’ll give you the safest place on Yusando. The facilities will be top-notch…”

10b014fa4f3a68bf5d60However, Ishin was no pushover either.

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78cb4327d4cb0969d979“Isn’t that just a given?”

5d75dbf07d01c169e536Slowly rising from his seat, Ishin did not lose his shine even at the top of Heritage.

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6831d751b0aa86c009c5Being a head taller than Seungjae, he pressed down lightly on Seungjae with his inherent aura of intimidation.

362f7a84bc2dc74718b2“The one who will benefit the most from this is you, Vice Chairman. You should at least do that much.”

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352d917464c0825a6c69“…”

dedab51d7d546ddb56faAnyway, he had no intention of setting up a workshop at Ishin’s house for the picture replication. Seungjae would surely visit frequently under the guise of checking the work progress.

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db3c5c3de2421bf9765bMoreover, they had found Seo Jiwoon, who was well hidden in Florence. Hiding wasn’t always the best strategy; the more you hide, the more attention you draw.

ae08cb13bc93e86d2210It’s often darkest under the lamp; placing him right under their noses might actually be safer.

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cff79376304f925f6690“As the sole technician, ensuring safety is essential.”

9e4bb3144884187e2e91So, this cunning man must be used well as a piece on the chessboard. There’s something very clear that must be obtained this time around.

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e88e59285eeee78e1dc7Like, deploying external staff on Yusando?

3ec35623bb6a68fbbfe1Therefore, the groundwork must be laid well.

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524c5079f59f5d89de1f“Safety?”

16e94a876e31ddabf8f7“You need to keep it out of reach from Director Oh Kyungseok or Chief Go Misung… to complete the work, right? After all, it’s a matter concerning the chairman’s position.”

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a044fbe96414337f8af3Ishin subtly instilled a sense of ownership in Seungjae, stirring his sense of crisis and competitive spirit.

d54d94b2f6ae24fe738f“That’s how you can keep your position.”

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5a90bc554bb583756ccaHe also didn’t forget a bit of solidarity.

9af64a39c3d5badf8f41“That’s why I’ve been supporting you until now… you must do what needs to be done. For my sake as well.”

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913ad0ae15466438407eHe threw in a hint of obligation.

ce20b39b25edaa192ae8“Think about the line you’ve held for eight years, trusting only in you, Vice Chairman.”

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c663217f27971f224915“Oh Kyungseok…”

e4b8f8220ceb01b01408Seungjae’s eyes went blank for a moment.

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d9c253e55c0816f9b532“Does this mean if I can’t have it, I’ll cause chaos?”

8fad81e33e7b41adb60d“Is the Vice Chairman’s thinking wrong?”

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c20b07fea3d7162882caHis anxious eyes flickered as he tried to steady his thoughts.

9fb838371e6984d6051aIshin drove the point home.

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4aacb2594accf2686d9f“If you can’t take it, you can cause chaos.”

489f65961121c3cf55c9At his words, Seungjae blinked a few times, narrowing his eyes.

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4c861a371db5306a6ae1“Looking at it that way… you’re right.”

1c43cb068a94f3fafe2bThe tilt of his head and the faraway look in his eyes indicated that his thoughts had been sorted out.

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996cec0a67f2bed42634“Is it just Oh Kyungseok? No, Chief Go Misung might be an even bigger problem.”

3006d4d441edc35bb780Ishin shared a similar thought.

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05cf557f3f8c2120b23d“From Chief Go Misung’s perspective… she could easily reach out to my technician. No, she definitely will.”

060f0ff94a3b0064fab5By now, Seungjae had acknowledged Jiwoon as his technician, nodding with a determined look.

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a24263b36b2bb7b71fba“I never imagined our Director Baek would bring a woman by flaunting his charm like this.”

ede2d09313bc04bfd682Then, he grinned as if finding it amusing.

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1264e8c1ffb57399edcc“Alright.”

d3231618a4c1cca4740aSeungjae set down his glass and stood up abruptly.

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562270e934d6dc119639“Since he’s my technician, I must protect him thoroughly. If you need anything, just say it. I’ll consider anything that requires my approval.”

3277564d128e9b0f0256Seungjae’s gaze fell upon Jiwoon, who was lying on the long sofa, dozing off in a light sleep.

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664fe9ccf267bcbf086b“Miss Seo Jiwoon?”

74e55714ca9e103cf412Despite the soft voice, Jiwoon, who was hypersensitive, soon rubbed her eyes and sat up.

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ba2e892361094fb1b11f“Yes?”

207f4df2e39e8f27c1caHer voice was languid, filled with sleep, making the reports about her severe sleep disorder seem unbelievable.

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b6aad6502f96b6ab2239Observing Jiwoon like this, Seungjae proposed a novel safety measure.

c99a8dcaba7f6fd5dc67“I’ll give you my right-hand man, Director Baek Ishin](https://x.com/i/grok?text=k%2520Ishin)), as a gift.”

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4b644a9c6bcbad1187a9Her eyelids, which had been heavy with sleep, opened wide. Her dark brown eyes, now round and large, were clearer than ever.

da15b25e49273437dd16“…What are you giving me?”

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ae4ad60082bdf0d56a6aAt her question, Seungjae twitched his lips and answered clearly.

bf1b0705589b6c28d4d7“Baek Ishin.”

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9d7e8442e4017101009aWow-.

1777b14159909e62e5f7Completely awake now, Jiwoon blinked her large eyes slowly. Then, as if it was the natural next step, she looked up at Ishin, who was casting a shadow over her.

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0b8fa4192d0c82b3df84He stood there expressionless, yet his eyes were intensely sharp, indicating he wasn’t thrilled with the situation but didn’t see a reason to refuse.

93f2c6030819cf4d215bNo, it might even be a good thing. Seo Jiwoon was capable on her own, after all…

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34bc240f5edf307bc9bb“From now until the work is done, Director Baek Ishin will be your close protection.”

d67cab52813d2ce4b08fSo she could complete her task without worrying about anyone.

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8ee31483ca65db8ac271To protect Seo Jiwoon and to use her.

eba6789641bbdec48dd2A cold smile tilted one corner of Ishin’s mouth.

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c24080a8818df0da33cbUnaware of his inner thoughts, Seungjae and Jiwoon continued their conversation as if performing in a play.

c1d5d1d32ef79bc6f90d“From now on, Director Baek will keep you safe.”

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eb2c9cadf8f36ce268f1“…Every day?”

b3f0fbe1ff1ca969287d“Indeed.”

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5c6d0d0eab6f59284bee“24 hours?”

df1f3ac6b81ba7e13e90“Of course.”

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4de189057e57b57d31a5“And the duration… about 10 years?”

3a751fa5b34dddd96d37“Why? Planning to start a household?”

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c0b7ee7bc68d4fb569b6“If you allow even that…”

425128b13c416fa42058“I can’t wait that long, let’s finish it within three months.”

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e6cf372f3f9bc3fb2176“Aw… give me at least six months.”

0ce82ca1ce626869ea32They went back and forth like comedians.

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9e65240baf6d3d0446a4Having thrown out this grand proposition that Jiwoon would like, Seungjae puffed out his chest and asked about the deal’s outcome.

e1c690fbed3d2573e8c3“How about it? Good?”

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54c17133f6a6b7440a97Jiwoon, who had openly declared she was smitten with his charm, nodded with rosy cheeks as if to prove her words.

5bddd4ef0eb62c808ae7“I’ll work hard on the replication…”

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19ab653ee0645224b0a1Her wide smile and the curve of her eyes matched her clear gaze, exuding a fragrance like dried peaches they had eaten earlier.

ec26aee5ebfba99c0e87Seo Jiwoon, it seems, was still Seo Jiwoon, even as time passed.

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90788469abf1035f19ef“Work hard on the replication?”

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5d5c15bffe167019f2b3Ishin, who had slipped his arm between Jiwoon’s thighs and armpits to hold her, spoke as they entered the elevator.

093b654286c5e076ccc2“The duration is 10 years?”

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996f9e95a6eb54962974His gaze, looking down at Jiwoon, was icy.

0b71676ec64ad22584cdWith her arms around his neck, Jiwoon’s sparkling eyes met his, still smiling as if something delighted her.

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b27e76c69950dba31828“Three months become six months, six months become a year, and a year turns into ten years.”

dbe4fb50318d16ad6512Just like how a brother becomes a husband, and then a father.

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3b012663f02f4c89bcb7‘Brother.’

372b34c96c0c3eb3063bAt her plump lips whispering ‘brother,’ Ishin’s Adam’s apple twitched subtly, though his voice remained cold.

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f8729a0b453a010dd587“Wake up from your dream, start walking on your own feet.”

9717837d98e13eba265a“Ouch, my head.”

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1d852511da6e1685fb6fAs he tried to put her down, Jiwoon clung tighter to his neck, pressing her head against his chest and closing her eyes.

e0737378264253852025“The Vice Chairman said you’re mine now.”

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dfc02abc2327615269cf“He entrusted me with your protection.”

1816a3218300e65a0308“He said you were a gift.”

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b65a88842f654bbb0b82“It’s for your safety.”

af717f37c66b5e3a680a“My head isn’t safe right now.”

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ba92d9c04972f40fa757Tsk, if only you couldn’t speak.

59a8cc591d8f9b54e17aAlthough he clicked his tongue in displeasure and scolded her coldly, his eyes were not harsh.

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c50eea7da8efe0506e95Holding her even more securely to avoid her falling, he stepped out of the elevator and walked briskly out of the headquarters building.

9ddee8b016f03cb9d410His straight back, leisurely stride, and slightly curved lip left no room for weariness, looking rather joyful.

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9be5ea31397722fcc073From a distance, someone observed him.

1ed785bb6d1058676f70“Did Baek Ishin… just smile?”

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26f064b3af4500e0db2aGo Misung, who had just come up from the executive parking lot to the first floor, narrowed her eyes.

2472d46a98d6e1deb799If her eyes weren’t deceiving her, Baek Ishin was now… smiling while holding a woman.

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79d884a1372ad56aa1b1“Baek Ishin smiling? No, Baek Ishin… with a woman?”

4f3767332a5c24513b95Her smooth, egg-like face wrinkled in confusion.

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a30307ae8574da8d8a17“Secretary Kim, where is Director Oh Kyungseok?”

fde8703292941f25d6fe“He’s in his office right now…”

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8eb8209a7edd2fec3284Before the secretary could finish, Misung headed towards the annex corridor.

fd2be08b5bea156d12a8Upon reaching Oh Kyungseok’s office, chaos was unfolding beyond the glass wall.

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