NB | Chapter 9

Jiwon elaborated further.5f3ee5eea8e4ca11

“It means your ability depends on how specifically and clearly the person directing you explains things. In other words, you’re a blank check.”c483149d6af8bffa

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“Oh…”9d82019e9ed60de4

“Your steady gaze was impressive. Not being intimidated by the camera, even though you were just an ordinary person until yesterday, is a talent.”c059ba450ae3c14c

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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.097ffc3d9357abb7

“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.”1b1b2417b762c1ac

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“…”e72ba66ad0e30c4a

“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.”8b55acfa75fd1f40

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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.cd4d3962a6e8fdf0

He should consider it advice that would be vital for his acting career, but Woohyun’s mouth moved on its own.1bef3131143f21f7

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“Have you ever acted, Director? You speak so well.”b1e0d17f02680d8e

“Not at all. People who are well-versed in theory often struggle in practice.”3e002f53b08e3084

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“Oh, like dating?”2f2c81632a15c1d0

Even after letting the sarcasm slide once, he pushed again. Jiwon’s eyebrows twitched slightly but soon regained his smile.8ae211a9007090be

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“Have you dated?”4b3be8ea7aaae4bf

“No, I haven’t. The name Deokbae is too old-fashioned.”8d2f42c3906e4d72

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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.4eb2210294429f0e

“Can I ask you a question?”d2df6e5cbf4f5667

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“I haven’t experienced what people call dating either.”89b720699b7007ff

“No, not that. I’m not really interested in your dating history.”bb1d5dc3c44b5781

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“That’s a shame.”05e9bb79dfcde787

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.86b893e97ed4f4f1

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“How much does acting training cost? The director suggested taking some classes before script reading.”7a092af904cc3075

It must have sounded 81b5ef18ab like a silly question 3ce8426b27 to him. Kang Jiwon wore a 9a9b1186aa rather perplexed expression before 7631893a54 letting out a chuckle.f79dc56bf8b8a95c

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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.”220e1412189b9c28

“So even if I join an agency other than Newon, I’d get the same treatment?”cee7d7220e4b4b6a

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“If you want your debut to be your retirement, I won’t stop you.”cfa1f433cc802e03

He sure has 5013f745d4 a sharp way 1ad2caa127 of suggesting an 3b6ae28caa exclusive contract.e0c2de9736eda733

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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.08a34a47eaa111d4

“By the way, I heard my fee comes from your pocket.”71d1badc4e386a22

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“Yes. Spend it freely.”c35ec84c3ce60cff

“Freely… You must know how much a rookie’s first project pays.”497b611ad1682319

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Recalling the amount 5b4b5fc508 he heard from c59a4ff123 the director, Woohyun 43ff4d537c muttered without realizing bc91302b77 it.492d4c601551e7a0

Then, as Woohyun blinked, b8a12cc395 his black eyes glistened 9bb12d6741 under the pin light, ea727b2fea and Kang Jiwon stood 9eaf3e38cb up. The distance 881d798fd5 he thought 83c785b2a7 was reasonable d44f319da8 closed in 85f84a849c just two c503d0ccb9 steps.15f930673ccaaddd

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“Does that mean you want personal attention?”1f1a152fd2deabc7

Close enough for his shoe to intrude between Woohyun’s sneakers.d641001baa9e0c31

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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.7365f0b1a0de5ad1

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.458cb07b9ffdba80

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Woohyun resisted the 4e4d06079a urge to cover 860ce2c2fe his delicate skin 8b488e6a17 with his hand b1d3edc08a and shook his 6bf9114db3 head. He was 7027f97ac6 indeed in f050a6c11c need of af2fa2d00a money, but 06efb9092e it was 5200a8b1fa just a bb0c9265bb minor complaint, 8b2a4d2dcd not a 2eec6b4aa7 serious request 188cf279de for sponsorship.f60c5e9647c10185

“That’s not what I meant.”bb51901eaa909828

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“I have that in mind.”65ba48a553d33451

“Sorry?”902130d142cbd291

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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.8596274266a7bb37

When they a4d05ad3a2 were close 01942b9e39 enough for e0b0204ace their chests e5b2288f55 to almost 299e7115b7 touch, Woohyun c96923444f was certain 11af12850b Jiwon had 8dacfce919 lowered his 3028f862f7 face to 321e511bd4 his neck 94860b937f and inhaled.3a744dbf27ca8152

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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.c4010666236052c4

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.55296cdbc5e2af15

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However, when diluted to e92e3b729b this extent, there was b7af2b582e a chance that those 7d4aca2f79 of the same trait a547458031 might find it pleasant a09003f8ab rather than unpleasant. According to a d995b0a03a masochist he once f356eedae2 heard, pheromones of 1e7e2ac0e5 the same trait 34e971397d felt like the 5d7006935d pleasure of pain ae6c916df3 during play.dc68470e8d1101a0

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.79c429adb363dfbc

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Could he have mistaken 2c7ac2f25c me for an omega?5238009d2068ecb5

“Could you speak more appropriately? Talking like that here makes it feel like a sponsor meeting.”89fa2f8c5ed6f7ad

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As Woohyun took fdc7003d4a a big step 7f1ec04fa6 back, the distance e34410269e between them widened 31b553c759 again. Jiwon watched the empty 447c7755ee space before slowly turning 73dcda5154 to meet his eyes.039931e91e9daff2

The sponsor Woohyun referred e8470454af to was likely the a33313c684 kind that demanded sexual b949b59f34 favors. But Jiwon had 77b2a1a058 never engaged in ae23835843 such business, never 415b53d143 considered it, and c60583d8cb had no need b747865e16 for it, so 5541998bbe he felt wronged 819de55995 to be equated c7514f6217 with them.e37a023353a61b10

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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.b56064f2a815e437

Though he disliked the mundane, he could comply if asked. Woohyun was young, and the main topic wasn’t over yet.845c091601bafc5b

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“I want you to sign an exclusive contract with our company.”751c11bd7fe76133

Jiwon straightened his shoulders 7d4e60a4b4 and body, lifting the 2006e3c8a4 corners of his mouth 0b1e6d5a5d gently. It was a social b80fce5e91 smile, but it also 84a3456fc2 conveyed trust.2710116e42d940d0

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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.”2f50b7d0e0058c91

Jiwon paused, noticing Woohyun’s round eyes, focused and unblinking.28810ac0b47760ea

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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.2a6e6bd21071e182

“I’ll show you how amazing you can be.”ddfabaeaf6f5cd65

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It was salvation.d598e92c71114d86