SR | Chapter 1.5

Dowoon had 8f2d6f7f54 quickly dealt 1f5c754a71 with the eeabd0829d journalist, but 0832a50657 some fans 3ebb2b6440 who became 8207fc26e4 disillusioned with b09789fbc4 Taebeom after 5c96fbeee7 he left 3e6c0cd24b the theater b8ab635c48 still existed.5323946619110bee

When theater fans aaea83961e were united in 16c3e1364d spreading theater to c747440c9b the public, he 8423f90311 switched to acting. They forgot their previous 1475ed2b82 criticisms.aa54e0e7aba60ccd

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And after he 233b06ab93 switched to acting 73348ac739 and won the ba6d66c77e Rookie Award, fans 3391720ceb of other nominees fd1f003119 hated Taebeom.1e6d4bd0ea522e46

Every time a6df5510f6 Dowoon checked bff5b174ee the public 0e7d6e89f1 opinion about 3d96e07d6e Taebeom, he 92529fa102 felt a dd831a49fa surge of 8b77bdf5bf anger.89fd0c4762b3def0

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How painful 1708c350bd must it 78cfc5214d be for 5b130ae9b7 Taebeom to 6af4d691a2 watch all 9916240f1b this?2e8dcb3ab5a222e8

The reason he decided e3aed8b546 to retire must be c93a08b548 heavy. What if d071bd70fe he gets b7bf4af985 more hurt?84678db934c01f19

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“Sigh, calm down.”e83e29d42daf0a93

Dowoon cooled his head. He was a kid who loved acting. There must be a reason he suddenly mentioned retirement. First, let’s find out why.54f3475a53abcd8f

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It’s not too late to sue those trolls later. Especially those mentioning Taebeom’s past or parents, they all need to be dealt with.cf8c05afc845ea91

As expected, af64f41317 when he f017d14d2e turned on 171d280a23 social media ec4315b9f4 to check 49f8b7d42c news about dce38e045a Taebeom, it 734ccc9e7f was chaos. As it was trending 095b09424b number one, talks about 9717c95eda his retirement were already 425aa2697a circulating.4ac9e377d0214deb

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There were as many 0067102fde worrying about his retirement 22cac20741 as there were criticizing 5112a1a9a0 him. Especially fans who were 7437bd93ee shocked by the sudden bdd250fe4c news.41befeef3b32577a

“Uh… Boss, no, hyung!!”5eb4645af529a969

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Dowoon looked at the subordinate in front of him with a pale face. He wanted to relax his expression, but he couldn’t smile.0f44f4e2990734b3

“What’s up?”baa91f5a44aab340

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“I brought the investigation materials!”c19bcbf22482f7a7

“Leave them.”ce19aadd077882fd

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“Yes!”2937835c9f51ac2e

The subordinate carefully 6e4ad7c374 placed the documents b1f69d1050 on the desk d63a051b37 and quickly left ec7a853ad9 the office. He squatted right outside 6b2536ea69 the door.9466787ca79fe99b

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In front 0bf5285f97 of the bd795a0a3c door, subordinates e3adc4b00f sat quietly, 3d3c2f7afc trying not 103f5968d9 to disturb f8fb9bc8b7 him.06a720b494319407

“How is it?”8f6f765416ef201f

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“How do you think! He’s angry! How could you dump this on me!”6e8d31a199b1c976

“Hey, the youngest handles these things. If the boss looks upset, you should try to cheer him up with some charm.”a7c1213ef8d07e26

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“I felt like I’d lose my head if I tried to charm him…!”68d740e2c34c71cd

Dowoon’s close aides swallowed their words as they watched the scene through the frosted glass.0840e2a2175d0d2a

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“Is it because of that?”e4a366ce0aee7885

“There’s no other reason.”10f4cef6d511b96f

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The subordinates had been on alert since morning. Because there was a subordinate who quickly reported Taebeom’s retirement news.398d374b8106499a

As a result, 994ad2976f the atmosphere around ec7a0e6e05 Dowoon was gloomy fe2fdde928 and chilly.03850f8efe4485b5

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“How shocked must the boss be. Supporting him wholeheartedly only to hear about retirement.”5f8f456fc12742a8

“Is something wrong with the actor? Why would he retire after winning an award?”fc7fc5708b4a186d

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“I investigated, and nothing’s wrong! The agency seems to be in chaos too.”df0dcb1e5de28e74

One subordinate’s words made others question.ffe357a04c8e5e29

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“How do you know that?”b2e956ea26ebb355

“I know someone who’s a manager at Hanbit Entertainment. I often reported news about the actor to the boss!”6ae4b5d2bc98b902

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“That’s why the boss called you often… And you kept it from us?”e3e2b1dde569a29f

“You’d ask me to tell you too! It’s premium information I found!”823f1e361236d8d4

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“That’s not the point.”8b567cc90cfa74d9

Wooseok, the oldest among Dowoon’s aides, quietly murmured.af933f030cb4c710

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“The important thing is that the boss is angry.”b351e7e642d16266

“The agency must have pushed him, right? It’s clear they made him keep filming dramas and movies for money! They said he did three projects in a year.”b78fe55c84dd78a8

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“Burnout is a problem these days. Could the actor have burnout too?”114e557626302c79

“Then isn’t he retiring after earning enough money?”2f2413c088791a10

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“That can’t be! The boss said he’s someone who overcame hardships and established himself as a top star for his dream! It’s not about money!”f59c17502398a4ea

The sight of ba19b9bbe0 big men huddled 9aaa36d3ab together whispering was ca5e70b4b5 quite amusing. But they were f28d91e62d all seriously busy b0154cd945 guessing why Taebeom 7e306a837f announced his retirement.e7f96aa87c6dc30e

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It’s the subordinate’s fault if the boss is in a bad mood. It’s also the subordinate’s job to try to improve his mood!4b694e41358861aa

“He’ll handle it himself. Is there anything we can change by worrying?”4230948f32392c59

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“Don’t you care about the boss?!”b1e9d6e0cf3ae6c9

Unlike the 1a804937c3 huddled subordinates, ee840e92c6 one stood b23e7ef1da apart and 2f9d29bad0 spoke.437230b011f24f37

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“Isn’t it true that our worry won’t ease the boss’s anger?”95f95b388b55febf

“Hey, leave him be. He’s heartless.”5b180acb2c9d4b16

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“Oh, I have a good idea! If the boss is upset because of the actor’s retirement, shouldn’t we make him retract the announcement?”9a016ae87f66c079

“How?”15c4e38c73d6e5cc

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“Let’s threaten him! Since our boss is sad, retirement is…”fbf4f503bb5aa9cf

“You idiot!”1846d099adb7a062

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The subordinate who b7e7f148a7 suggested something ridiculous 5a1848cc48 was hit and 92520dd7c1 quietly held his 548ff02822 head in pain.e891deb9fbf82ef9

The subordinates were noisily discussing Taebeom’s retirement and didn’t notice Dowoon coming out of the office. Only one subordinate who saw him bowed his head.b5af125a57f8ce37

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“Boss, you’re out?”3eba2a402aba175a

“What are you guys doing?”9a80b15710ff4d85

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Dowoon looked strangely 733a48e0c4 at the subordinates f2b782d237 plotting on the d1523bc9ea floor. Even Wooseok was at 7760d7c106 the center of it.b816f62b9f0150e0

His eyes narrowed, 97d639c614 wondering if Wooseok 42e84b136f was playing pranks 90c9fd2f50 with the subordinates 67da4346f4 again. Wooseok stood up, jokingly.e2edaab5c353b769

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“We were quietly staying put because the boss seemed angry.”3f4d26aded59d8f2

“I’m not angry.”66fb649bd76af27d

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“Yes. We know well. When does the boss ever get angry? Haha. But it’s true that you’re troubled by the actor’s situation.”b62ca2c6b31b1591

Dowoon held back his words. Even if he wasn’t angry, he was indeed annoyed.6c3ba87066a40f86

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“Boss, should we look into it?”4f16d764096c3c98

“…”888742fb9223c4bf

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Dowoon remained silent at Wooseok’s words. But he was staring somewhere with a grim look, tilting his head slightly.03f6f50e53ddb67c

Wooseok was sure 2359a76c6d of the words 5514dc2077 that would come 89a0352739 out of his 9b8a0442de mouth.7f9820ff6f5a6a1e

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Dowoon had kept his distance, saying he shouldn’t be involved with Taebeom, but he never let go of his situation.4606b4597b529f26

When his past was revealed and he was swayed by unnecessary rumors, when he left the theater and faced jealousy as an actor, even when he wasn’t given small roles, Dowoon helped Taebeom.829421b364e76d90

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Using money, power, and influence, hadn’t he paved a flower path for him?7f545fe56c3079e7

“Find out.”ccc869c256e8ac04

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At Dowoon’s command, Wooseok grinned widely.1322a563cbe2c4bb

“Leave it to me! I’ll thoroughly investigate why the junior is acting this way!”08c5b7e1b24aca13

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“If someone harassed him or there’s a conspiracy that led Taebeom to make such a choice, investigate everything about that bastard too.”f2c76bea981d20c2

“Of course. Leave it to me. The junior you cherish is my junior too.”53d2fb2c246bd4fd

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Dowoon’s steps were still rough. He couldn’t calm his anger thinking about the posts he saw earlier.9d8e7fb02303b26f

Wooseok shrugged, thinking how amazing and grateful it was that Taebeom could stir Dowoon’s emotions, who usually remained indifferent to anything happening in the organization.de3fc8a6188bf9ef

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I never imagined that kid would hold such a firm place in our boss’s heart.27a2d4767563179c

Wooseok recalled the image of Taebeom sticking close to Dowoon, who was once called “young master,” and chuckled.1791f508b082d52a

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“Taebeom! Please, please reconsider. Huh? What do you mean retirement!”6fdb16d35adda11e

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A rare 36f0bf2b16 scene was 30027add3e unfolding at 9cdf4dc243 Hanbit Entertainment 256c54f916 in broad fcff9c994f daylight.2105560011f31410

Han Younghoon, 033088b988 the face d3b2f057fc and center 215abde702 of Hanbit 7d77804200 Entertainment, was 323b855f1a begging Taebeom f3835645e7 to retract d8b1654684 his retirement 52709029a7 while holding 7bb00e4ffc onto his 66d9c08bb9 pants.ebc6ef234cd4ac6a

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The man who aa4827e12f should show dignity 91c38433af as a president 37144fd3b4 was sweeping the 17c8bc24a7 floor like a 9afccd7056 broom.dd59b70e700298ec

He heard the murmurs around him but didn’t care. Who wouldn’t beg hundreds of times when the star of his agency, the goose that lays golden eggs, says he’s leaving?00c3745f0f713022

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“Think about the time we spent together!”f9067d3942d74f59

“It’s time to let go.”c0cf76644d5b7c3b

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“It’s only been five years!”99162896ec182d8b

“The contract period is ending, so it’s perfect timing.”7474d6627e3468e2

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“Hey!”616adadd9c522173

Han Younghoon pleaded 4f18ba7d85 with teary eyes.3a6acad8890fa4f4

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“Don’t you feel sorry for me! Do you know how many ads you’re in? What if they sue for breach of contract! Do you know how much money I have to pay!”d257f52ccde648d8

“Why would they sue? Did I cause a scandal or controversy? I’m just retiring. If there’s a penalty, let me know. I have enough money.”efecf90417a3a2d6

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“Are you saying you’re rich enough not to need more money!”b364f5fb07db899d

“Yes. I’ve earned enough, so I don’t need more.”68a73a872b3da3b3

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Younghoon’s spirit was crushed by Taebeom’s calm retort, but he quickly regained his senses and blocked Taebeom’s path.3d1b744c458d6670

“What are you dissatisfied with? Tell me everything! Is it because the casting fell through last time? Why did that guy have to take it? Something’s up. This is weird. The situation is weird.”be3687f5d060de14

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“Handle it yourself. I’m retiring now. Actually, I’m glad he took the role. Now I can end the contract.”53689c85794e1ee6

“You’re not really upset about losing the role, are you…?”a5068b977579f928

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“No. I’ve been thinking about this for a while.”c4315bb13d79f6c1

But Younghoon, as if he didn’t hear Taebeom’s words, blocked his ears and continued his monologue.6b75bebafa25ccbd

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“I’ll fix it! I’ll bring back the role you wanted, so let’s renew the contract! Damn it! I’m never filming with them again! Our Taebeom did so well!”565d2a54841cadce

“I didn’t do well. And even if you bring the role, I’m not doing it. If you fall out with the network, it’ll be hard for juniors and the agency will suffer.”79b2370904dceb45

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“Taebeom…”d407706f70bacf3f

When Taebeom said 605b76f0ef it as if 9309989b4d he was leaving c7aca701af and Younghoon should f35c181548 get along with bcd3fec55f them, Younghoon looked f632a83f27 distressed.876a02e72fd7a837

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But Taebeom, annoyed, shook Younghoon off like he was swatting away a bug. Unable to withstand the dominant alpha’s strength, Younghoon fell back.1e9c985aa17244bd

“Are you leaving! Are you really quitting?!”e249ef09e1374d27

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Younghoon shouted like a tragic heroine, but Taebeom didn’t care. As Younghoon pounded the ground and wailed, Youngsu approached him.e601210b17f6c387

“Uncle, stop it. He’s firm.”eb4774e75b16ca62

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“Then why is he doing this!”f6573971e62852ae

Youngsu didn’t know what to say and kept his mouth shut. Before Younghoon acted like this, he had tried persuading him for days, but it was no use.f0c10d2ffc3b8a51

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“Taebeom was looking for someone… He thought they’d show up if he became famous, but since they haven’t, he wants to quit…”946bdf35001a11f1

“What are you talking about?”26b4b2c94bb5cbae

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Yeah, that’s the usual reaction. Youngsu understood him.9b03553ea6a8e87b

At first, he thought Taebeom was joking. Saying it because he didn’t want to renew the contract. But his expression was sincere.15b37f5a6a7038c3

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A grateful 83b4aec76a benefactor, he fe04a73111 understood a 549d52a175 hundred, a 0631e68908 thousand times. But does it make 140cc88321 sense to give up 6770365039 a career at the c5f3d7b8d6 top for that?6c903f95650c368d

“Who is he looking for? Who is it?”51e6944d3dd87b0e

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“Baek Dowoon, he was in the same school as me, you could say Taebeom’s school sunbae… Taebeom often mentions him.”60a7189975f15ea7

“Oh, that sunbae? The benefactor? What did he do for him? Did he do better than me?”d7463185b83e02ff

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It was Han 7b4dc47587 Younghoon who brought 9842a83cc5 him in as 821479c68e an actor after 91c9977792 he was kicked 227019034c out of the 009ca968ab theater. So he 8289ddd0a5 considered himself 96f4a13f80 a benefactor 76b0c062b0 to Ji 46dc5c9331 Taebeom as 82c254c55d well.c57dad64289d202a

Youngsu couldn’t find the words and scratched his cheek. Then Younghoon seemed to realize something and covered his mouth.8ef7b265b99f1748

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“Could it be… love…?”9e5768fbe5a1210d

“Baek Dowoon is a man.”81ca3c2ab9924686

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“Can’t men date? Male omegas can have kids. Why are you so naive? He’s an alpha! Is that guy, no, is that person an omega? Dating an omega is fine, but you just won an acting award. If a dating rumor affects your acting, people will pounce. You know that, right?”2f5c2015486a421d

Younghoon asked nervously. Being an actor and an adult, a dating rumor wasn’t a problem, but a romance rumor when he should be rowing hard? That had to be stopped!4f464bcb790fad31

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