NB | Chapter 9

Jiwon elaborated further.79a4a16fead7706b

“It means your ability depends on how specifically and clearly the person directing you explains things. In other words, you’re a blank check.”a63cda42a6e9daf6

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“Oh…”bd1337c8e5e4ab38

“Your steady gaze was impressive. Not being intimidated by the camera, even though you were just an ordinary person until yesterday, is a talent.”190f24eb2d70acd4

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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.b934a11e79d29b22

“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.”d5d370313f1e96a1

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“…”a5be088b77a7c16d

“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.”53269d75566136ef

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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.e702e9cc870f757a

He should consider it advice that would be vital for his acting career, but Woohyun’s mouth moved on its own.62d63a5331c05ad9

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“Have you ever acted, Director? You speak so well.”b706397e6499108d

“Not at all. People who are well-versed in theory often struggle in practice.”17314ac3ff38d89b

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“Oh, like dating?”b7796010f5a5bddd

Even after letting the sarcasm slide once, he pushed again. Jiwon’s eyebrows twitched slightly but soon regained his smile.d87d58cc6d4a8732

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“Have you dated?”f070d0832a8eea06

“No, I haven’t. The name Deokbae is too old-fashioned.”f22ea7b9675adfaa

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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.290698323c75510a

“Can I ask you a question?”6147073cccbf7fd2

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“I haven’t experienced what people call dating either.”c38edb2bfe72a778

“No, not that. I’m not really interested in your dating history.”c3a599b2897c3fb5

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“That’s a shame.”1dfdf537266c09b4

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.07149c65dc5ad3c3

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“How much does acting training cost? The director suggested taking some classes before script reading.”926526807535fbf2

It must have 7c555e09f1 sounded like a 36c7b44e29 silly question to 10db5e4d41 him. Kang Jiwon wore bed4b7a838 a rather perplexed 9767f7bd1b expression before letting 6a563660f1 out a chuckle.99097a94780c5af2

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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.”751b84510cd7dd9b

“So even if I join an agency other than Newon, I’d get the same treatment?”c0970535d18b36de

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“If you want your debut to be your retirement, I won’t stop you.”422f0f701daa34da

He sure has a 48c0beb761 sharp way of suggesting 89d1b828ed an exclusive contract.41261f03d48692c5

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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.41cfc59252d5d110

“By the way, I heard my fee comes from your pocket.”506d1ae92a420541

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“Yes. Spend it freely.”5425ec8895d8ceab

“Freely… You must know how much a rookie’s first project pays.”bfcf10b72e9994c1

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Recalling the amount he 80116fb0e5 heard from the director, 4ac16513e4 Woohyun muttered without realizing d68cb1c8a2 it.2480d4b60ef6c716

Then, as Woohyun 3ec907cab9 blinked, his black e72944e369 eyes glistened under d2775a878f the pin light, ca280271c5 and Kang Jiwon 65f8dd5c1a stood up. The distance he thought 5e9fccf3a7 was reasonable closed in 6f908a0630 just two steps.5cc2f26fbb006a62

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“Does that mean you want personal attention?”f8850eac2f2700eb

Close enough for his shoe to intrude between Woohyun’s sneakers.8d1c5b72142dd87b

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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.34f8cbbe9ad01d54

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.85e321dac76b1de0

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Woohyun resisted 319dddbcdf the urge 2e360e074b to cover 638383e911 his delicate 28b3f36809 skin with 08142bee12 his hand b5c063e209 and shook 12ac66e574 his head. He was indeed in 29538c3691 need of money, but 423509002b it was just a 49107edbbf minor complaint, not a 7308a1efa9 serious request for sponsorship.dbcc1d29a9ea9fd7

“That’s not what I meant.”09ee5ced767a338b

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“I have that in mind.”bd177f02903e23dd

“Sorry?”3eb426082211862a

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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.545956d81fc59cd3

When they were adbc63b879 close enough for 0e6575e6ee their chests to f86164da86 almost touch, Woohyun e6d624cbb9 was certain Jiwon 4604d11487 had lowered his 53d983e849 face to his 852d443300 neck and inhaled.69319909c4842043

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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.3ce207ac8f862763

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.eefbcc3af59889bd

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However, when diluted e2a1d6022e to this extent, 2fa402e660 there was a cef24fb794 chance that those e940f2b5c3 of the same 6382ec49c3 trait might find aff5fb6935 it pleasant rather f359b568da than unpleasant. According to a masochist fa9c09b633 he once heard, pheromones 2848a4a403 of the same trait f2a4a7b2ea felt like the pleasure 6faee43c08 of pain during play.9274450235b5381e

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.39b77ff9800e4bf2

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Could he have a1b71307c7 mistaken me for 868861983f an omega?4e9a3035cbafc5d0

“Could you speak more appropriately? Talking like that here makes it feel like a sponsor meeting.”de1b49047dd35806

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As Woohyun took 9865e0896d a big step 779fd30fb3 back, the distance 398b335a7a between them widened 6fabf75956 again. Jiwon watched the d129c66d0f empty space before f233569e2e slowly turning to 9ce068c3b0 meet his eyes.b9936aa92eb10afe

The sponsor Woohyun referred 39272fdf60 to was likely the 39f31c7e60 kind that demanded sexual 55e11649dd favors. But Jiwon had addd7f67c8 never engaged in e033dcaac4 such business, never dbb260acd5 considered it, and 9a7a24abd4 had no need 9bb3e9d704 for it, so fd57e10c01 he felt wronged 119e94cc9e to be equated cc5eecb4db with them.29ad0773d77cc82f

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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.fbfb0d72381b146d

Though he disliked the mundane, he could comply if asked. Woohyun was young, and the main topic wasn’t over yet.e0949a6479a38294

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“I want you to sign an exclusive contract with our company.”dbc863ce140bb38a

Jiwon straightened 298de11b7e his shoulders a5cd5715f8 and body, 8ae73d06fe lifting the 909952b29f corners of 6840406c83 his mouth 958850d362 gently. It was a social 6e0be9f489 smile, but it also 18e5517b14 conveyed trust.71cb40c39a99b611

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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.”6975f03686e10e02

Jiwon paused, noticing Woohyun’s round eyes, focused and unblinking.8bada7b4e660de12

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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.457b47f559514efe

“I’ll show you how amazing you can be.”8806f5ba2e5aa893

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It was salvation.1a31cd123c154e3b