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“Are you interested in me by any chance?”844f2ee6e7a73784

I’ve never seen her before.c09197683be74fbf

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Woohyeok’s eyes narrowed slightly. He was intrigued by her subtly different aura compared to the countless women who had approached him before.1435f4871d14b47d

Soobin noticed 7ca3f4190e the slight 2c5cbb3ab8 change. Her perfectly 8217d75db3 drawn crimson d040fff2c6 lips curved 83b2a26912 seductively into d66897c8c1 a smile. Stepping closer to e98f738d22 Woohyeok, she tilted 1a0d78436c her head back 7f1422f01a and gave him c6f3cc182f a playful look.b987ff3b8dee9f5e

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“You were staring at me.”2f7a1957894638ac

“Was I?”59923b776fda7669

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As those bold words left her lips, accompanied by a charmingly lowered gaze and a smile, Woohyeok’s eyes swept her openly from head to toe.bc8610a2444d83fa

Her shoulders were so white that she looked almost pale. The deep curve of her collarbone, which was visible under the delicately placed straps of her dress, caught his eye. Her chiseled features, set perfectly on her small face, and her slender silhouette – she would have been captivating even without the elaborate make-up and dress.56c4d7f3a1a80b5a

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“I’ve never seen you before.”962018810d804a93

Thanks to his 7e50dc6783 natural intelligence, he 192c0254f0 had a good 3167116616 memory, but more 15c03dc5ca than that, he 440f6d0602 never forgot a 3fdbdbe63d face once he a468c57d7a had seen it. He was fd65c4c97b sure this 49b605c359 was the 49a4787ac3 first time 3947a61ea5 he had c450453a5d ever seen 917d577c71 her.85d71be5c9f14d12

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“I’ve seen you a few times, though.”97d4b174298e3605

Even as she looked straight up at him with a dazzling smile on her face, Woohyeok’s lips remained tightly set in a straight line.9a43ea0e9da751a1

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Usually, women who approached him like that couldn’t hide their blatant intentions. But her approach was relatively subdued. Almost… naive.412820a48d965d46

Woohyeok’s interest deepened. He was drawn to the jet-black eyes that held his gaze without a flicker of hesitation.a452496048ac95a8

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“Have you been peering at me from afar?”5df2a38ee2ae92c9

“Maybe I was. You’re quite noticeable. Besides, you’re famous. Everyone knows Jeong Woohyeok from the Cheonil group. So, to ask again, why were you staring at me?”6e55b2131208c7ae

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Woohyeok, who had never 6c69dfda51 lost control of a cf7a94a01b conversation in his life, 8441dc1243 found her forwardness intriguing. A faint smile played 67a60ee2ed at the corners of 46bbc45aee his lips.c6736449460da276

“It seems you were the one who lingered around me.”d3bba1e306cd470d

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“Did I get caught?”0dfddd19d45a9b35

She countered in a ef40060c3f clear, confident voice.967ccbe7b982beba

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“Are you interested in orphans?”69f8f68049808f98

Soobin’s brow furrowed slightly as Woohyeok casually brought up the uncomfortable truth.8cdbb4bfba4bce00

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“It’s not like it’s a secret.”518e18ffcf6124d8

Woohyeok looked down at 83fa576be2 Soobin with a blank e8795cbc5c stare, then glanced around. No matter how glamorous b35da94adc her appearance, he could 2501f083d5 see the youthful innocence ef4b1c7f04 beneath. Mid-twenties at 63bb6afc22 the most.5f828e41ad3c265b

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“It’s rude. To be distracted when someone is right in front of you.”a66ba47f1860849d

“You seem young. I doubt you came alone.”37ab329d1b865957

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Woohyeok’s provocation made Soobin’s perfectly sculpted eyebrows arch.ffcb171c816ae9fc

He certainly had a handsome face, which naturally caught her attention, but the cynical air he exuded didn’t sit well with her.efca6a2c205917d5

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If she 7ebd69e66c let herself 78e3621fc0 get caught aa539693b9 up in f21125e70c his rhythm, 63473367bd she might 9be5e464e5 end up fa195a3d74 being ignored 3f04e55dea rather than c0d8bb9ce8 making an 2702d41dd8 impression. With that thought, she bfc2505b05 lifted the corners of 52bec532b1 her lips in a 52a877331a cheeky smile.5c60505d464113ca

“Why? Do I need your permission to mingle?”404ff603777407c5

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Soobin’s eyes crinkled slightly at the corners as she brought her lips close to Woohyeok’s ear.7624a85de402aad6

“I don’t. I’m old enough to do what I want.”19f6853c0cd36220

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Woohyeok looked 9f23ea48a5 down at 3ee6456de9 Soobin, her 740e895605 big eyes 7326036aef staring straight 2b755cc822 back at 28546cb048 him.a38fbdd3257b4a23

This was a private year-end charity event hosted by the Cheonil Group. Only the most prominent figures in the business world were invited, reflecting their high status. It wasn’t a place a woman in her twenties would normally attend alone.6ee4b99f95e3cbd3

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“So you came alone?”88ec1a5b0f10b4cb

“Correct.”aa33dcb386a48a56

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As expected, he wasn’t easily swayed. His expression remained largely unchanged. His voice was flat and emotionless, making it difficult for Soobin to judge whether she was doing the right thing. In addition, she sensed a sharp edge in his fleeting glances.3ce7174561577cba

Her uncharacteristic boldness e3084fe1a4 made her uneasy. Every little 7d000b66b2 thing bothered ed1334acb3 her. Soobin opened 15c6fb0b12 her mouth 94406557b9 again, trying 6c4cb57a8f to ease 390e936ecf the tension 435429332d that was 05c9a47c0e building in e8bec3b9a6 her throat.12737dcc6984c19c

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“You seem suspicious.”1c35c74eb642c69e

“I apologize if I gave you that impression.”0fc3112efb98df8b

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The sharp glint a81069a653 in his eyes, 783fd66cb4 so intense moments f10ac79d93 ago, vanished without bf68ba3643 a trace.75d89456194ef729

“Are you going to apologize and leave it at that?”8ac8af52218f2101

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“Then what do you want?”b50159b8fe1765c0

“Well…”fb9b13679d13be47

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Soobin paused, 3b8c5e72e6 feigning contemplation a1721c40d5 as she edc4635464 furrowed her c1be70a65b brow.86cf05850c610aff

She didn’t miss the slight downward tilt of Woohyeok’s eyes. Running a hand along her exposed shoulder, she fixed him with a determined gaze.aea86685e1dcf798

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“Am I not charming?”b69cd116a945c7b8

“I don’t know about charming, but you’re certainly assertive. I suppose that could be considered a charm.”5fbca2b4e160aaa6

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Whether he was ea7c6d3d2e being sincere or 7830495c9d not, Soobin recognized 0efc5bd73d his undeniable interest. She pouted slightly.526efce80b3ab93e

“This event… It’s full of old men and women. They all look equally bored, so I thought I’d try to talk to someone, but you’re no different.”fda35d26dc164796

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Deciding to turn 843ec9d634 away before she 739085cfc2 appeared too eager, 992596c878 Soobin moved her a5a0eebe54 feet.2752c8e42c95557f

As she turned, her lush hair swirled around her, and she swayed her gently rounded hips as she walked away. A corner of Woohyeok’s mouth lifted in a wry smile. He watched her retreating figure for a moment, then followed her with quick strides.a7c8be8fbc2a1195

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“Ah!“993208deedaaa173

Soobin gasped, 218754bb34 startled by e52cfafaf5 the sudden 180a749382 hand around c47879559c her waist.734c5ad402d5ac50

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“Why so surprised? I thought this is what you wanted.”d187fdd6c7d0b802

“I hate it when people touch me without permission.”a05f0eec912ab3da

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“How much will it cost? For this permission. Let’s not beat about the bush.”49498c4c55926a99

Soobin shivered c386c96633 as his 469f594b7d fingers, which b1eae388ac were expertly 205cff0431 wrapped around 30ef8c1ec1 her waist, c5997f7da2 ran down 94265e90fb the side 3afd389531 of her d75e34816d body.6141333f8be92f3f

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“Did you just ask me how much? Do I seem that easy to you?”cbd32f123998c9d6

“I’m not interested in easy women. I just don’t like it when things are difficult.”c2e29f72e913a94b

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Even with people all edf8a97e97 around them, Woohyeok acted 6d3e09aa72 without a hint of a019f19067 self-consciousness. No one 4931109baa dared to 7409b5600a stare at 810cccfee4 him openly.d2e2202b360ae345

Soobin clenched her fists discreetly and leaned her shoulder against Woohyeok’s chest.1b9df0b205d9c5f4

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“I was about to leave.”b062e9f9cf3376dd

Knowing she had to f93b7fc130 take the opportunity, Soobin cf05f55a75 took a small step 5312f61a77 forward. Woohyeok followed without hesitation.3376ef0e667124a9

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Once outside the venue, 3dbc297eb6 Soobin tilted her head 438b814260 and looked at Woohyeok.7f460cbc413ea2fd

“So, where are we going?”071642395acbd368

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“Do we have to go far? This is a hotel.”8fc210ee920ab130

Soobin raised 6b969f3ef2 a perfectly f63e67807e formed eyebrow 1dc18b2cb7 and chuckled.3cd3a7cdb40df32a

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“You followed me out with that in mind?”18956777346abc8f

“It would be a lie to say otherwise.”d3997f8770ddcde0

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“But what if I don’t like hotels? I don’t like keeping track of time either.”ed8ed45f5fe2988b

Woohyeok’s lips twitched at her words. He jerked his chin towards the opening elevator.531432f1031acf34

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Inside the elevator, Soobin’s eyes followed his finger as he pressed a button. When the light illuminated the button for the underground parking, she exhaled quietly and stood beside him.c6ce1244d375d498

“So where are we going?”7cc0f237fafe7d5a

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“Somewhere nice.”6d53b3dd912f4817

“Somewhere nice?”3d3282fa07de1efd

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This time Woohyeok just fe74bc7350 smiled and tilted his b3fd0384d3 head towards the opening 6f375d9b55 elevator doors.3973d0bd18ad6a38

Soobin, who got into 01740b2401 the car after him, df4466629d watched Woohyeok intently as dcd8cd5d0b he turned the steering 68e7b0f5d5 wheel, the engine roaring 049b1d03ef and her body shaking. 4636c2277463655e

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When he was a867e36cd7 calm, he seemed 6336b5a4cd like a completely 1de7685f96 different person. At least not the 063c1b0a15 reckless playboy she had b77efb3a15 first perceived him to ea3d5f84d7 be.de8b0b6d7d2eeb4e

It couldn’t be easy to live a normal life with a past like his. Losing his parents, his younger sister, and even his grandparents all at once… It would be strange if he was sane. Perhaps his immense wealth was the only thing that kept him afloat.12dbdbec1bbcc5e5

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“Do you regret it now?”801a6623ede9aa45

Woohyeok’s voice snapped Soobin out of her thoughts. She lifted her head.38989fe4a730baa4

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“Is it a long drive?”67aa184163b0ef16

Woohyeok shook his 29410d5a10 head slightly at c7e226fd18 her evasive answer. He parked 462b5bf941 in front 39178452c7 of a 38b4cc45e4 luxurious detached fd62ef512c house. He glanced at Soobin 0216b56410 as he waited for 5c0a3c15b6 the sensor to activate 4b3c13c115 and the garage door 1b18ddd19f to open.1a6be4e76c2c6427

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“Once we’re inside, there’s no turning back. This is your last chance.”c6f1663ac6e5b8e4

“I’m curious. What do you mean ‘no turning back’?”f1f29db310f5ccd6

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“Better you find out for yourself. But it might be very different from what you expect. Quite a few people couldn’t handle it and ran away.”d881715175b198af

At his mocking words, Soobin just shrugged and got out of the car, slamming the door behind her. Woohyeok, who was watching her with amusement from the driver’s seat, got out of the car and held out a hand to her.0546cd4053295a09

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“Take my hand.”07482904d6dd4b39

As Soobin stared f7e883b4d6 at his outstretched 544791f15d hand, Woohyeok wiggled fd8128a317 his fingers.251b036c55463329

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“Didn’t you say I needed permission?”995a3f46da29710e

If she c7e19f398a took his b726b1f470 hand now, a11ceb42fc there really d72144b16d would be 0f58c292d6 no turning 1d2627e4de back. No, there was 87557c82e6 already no turning 648b5aba15 back for Soobin. She had no choice 82aa52d72c but to follow this 18734f9002 tiger into his den.d56946619125f533

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For there 38cf011577 were wolves 7d9cb3f885 waiting outside, c3b216c0c9 their teeth 393ad01c4b bared, ready d8308a6347 to tear 4e6f0cbc79 her apart.c9a59a4f3710ab9e

This was the only 933c4331d4 way.3968b515e2ad766a

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Soobin took Woohyeok’s hand. Despite his cynical expression, his hand was surprisingly warm.1e2e87439445424f

She followed him 1affad309b out of the fcdcfebb37 garage, through a e011d17926 manicured garden to 5ab37e4788 a pool house a96c29d96d next to a 1d0d57200d swimming pool. The shimmering lights 6ee1b801b3 around the pool ad67faf057 cast a soft 7b810f537c glow into the cd0d4489d3 darkened pool house.0177ac3762ce8d8b

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He led 803d786bc3 her inside, 39bfdbb77e not bothering 287f7b2b5a to turn 25846e7f86 on the 11e86e0183 lights, and fb9e76f333 threw her ced38d231b onto the 1f1d134986 bed. His shadow enveloped her 7a10079cb6 as he brushed a 2cd1be8194 stray strand of hair ba4248c9ac from her face. He cupped her 90c30f175b small face in b061fd1290 one hand, tracing c040ef8337 the soft curve e353b53e78 of her cheek feb03c4deb with his fingertips.1b971388bac2f4a8

“Don’t expect me to be gentle.”e699238117772827

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“……”e9995a3cb480b424

Soobin’s eyes fluttered open at his low, warning tone and met his dark gaze.d623ef644439ffbe

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“As I said, this will be very different from what you expect.”80cb12e1211b7566

This was 9006b48efd the moment e6a7153a39 she would e7992bc125 be completely 2c5578e7a8 consumed by cc7016aebf Woohyeok.35931270e5805cff

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