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Squinting one eye and responding sullenly, the man suddenly widened his eyes and lifted the corners of his lips into a smile. In such a pleasant atmosphere, was the title really that important? Chae Beomjoon, with a slight smile in his eyes, seemed to suggest that calling him “Mister” was fine, then asked the man a question.

“How old are you?”

“You sound like a Mister.”

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But suddenly, a second attack came.

Because of the habit of using honorifics at work, his speech tended to come out stiff even outside of the office. Did it make him sound old? Chae Beomjoon wrinkled his nose and rephrased his sentence.

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“How old are you, then?”

“Old enough.”

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But despite teasing him, the man didn’t give a proper answer. Fine, where’s the fun in making it easy? Smiling quietly, Chae Beomjoon took out a cigarette himself. Tilting his head at an angle that would make him look as handsome as possible, he lit it with the man’s lighter and subtly raised his eyes to look at him.

Their gazes met, and the man smiled while staring intently. Beautiful. The thought of wanting to take his pants off crossed his mind, but this time the man asked a question.

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“How old is Mister?”

“Old enough.”

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When he returned the same curt answer, the man suddenly burst into laughter. No other description fit—it was laughter that truly burst forth. Watching the man laugh with a voice as beautiful as blooming flowers, Chae Beomjoon stared blankly, his mouth slightly agape.

He looked like a boy. His pure and untainted laughter carried an innocence that left Chae Beomjoon momentarily dazed. He snapped himself out of it, feeling a sudden sense of urgency. Taking a few quick drags of his cigarette, he stubbed it out in the ashtray nearby and gave a subtle smile.

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“I didn’t mention it earlier, but my cigarettes are a bit expensive.”

Their eyes met again, gazing at each other. In that moment, they both realized that their reasons for visiting this club were the same. They also understood there was no need for further conversation.

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What they needed now was a pretext. A reason to leave this spot. Because sex without a pretext was something even stray dogs could manage on the streets.

“So?”

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“Will you buy me dinner? As thanks for the lighter.”

“My lighter’s expensive, too.”

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“Is that so? How should I repay you for that? Should I offer you my liver?”

Quick-witted and delivering a clever joke, Chae Beomjoon managed to make the man burst into laughter once again. His pale face now had a faint blush, and the laughter gathering at the corners of his eyes was dazzling.

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The wariness that had made him seem ready to leave at any moment had long since disappeared from the man’s face. His shoulders, now relaxed and comfortable, tilted slightly toward Chae Beomjoon.

“Ah, really….”

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The man laughed for a long time as if he found the situation delightful, then suddenly tilted his head cutely, giving a playful smile. That sly gaze was enough to make Chae Beomjoon’s heart flutter, and he responded with an irresistibly seductive smile as if refusing to lose. In that moment, the man’s hand extended toward him and slipped into Chae Beomjoon’s pants pocket.

“Here? You’re this forward?” Startled, Chae Beomjoon trembled slightly but masked his surprise with a laugh.

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“Is this your way of returning the favor? Then I suppose I owe you one now.”

The hand brushing against his groin sent a thrilling jolt through him. Squinting one eye, he barely managed to contain himself and said so, but the man simply laughed wordlessly as if denying it.

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It was then that he remembered the lighter hidden deep in his pocket. …Wait. No sooner had the thought crossed his mind than the man’s hand reached into Chae Beomjoon’s right pocket and grasped something. Wearing a contemplative expression, he fiddled with it, opening and closing the lid slightly, confirming the lighter’s identity.

“Cute, Mister.”

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The man chuckled softly and raised his head to meet Chae Beomjoon’s gaze. His teasing, mischievous look, as if mocking the sly act he’d just pulled, made Chae Beomjoon avert his eyes slightly with a laugh. He neither wanted to deny nor affirm it. After all, he had approached the man to strike up a conversation.

Fortunately, the man didn’t comment further on the lighter. What he was really after, it turned out, was the cigarettes. Retrieving the pack from Chae Beomjoon’s left pocket, he held it up in front of him with a smug shake.

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“I’ll take this as payment for the lighter.”

“Payment?”

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“Let’s say I lent you a cigarette.”

For a moment, it seemed like that would be the end of it, but it wasn’t. The debt had reversed, and now it was Chae Beomjoon’s turn to repay the man for the single cigarette. Clearly, he wasn’t one to leave debts unpaid.

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How adorable. Chae Beomjoon smiled faintly.

“So, what would you like me to do in return?”

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“Call your lover and tell them you’re breaking up. For, let’s say, two or three hours.”

The man gestured with his chin at the rosary ring on Chae Beomjoon’s finger. While he’d heard people say they disliked those who already had partners, this was the first time someone had asked for a temporary breakup. The boldness of it made Chae Beomjoon chuckle.

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Well, that was exactly why he wore the ring. Now that the man had misunderstood as intended, it was time to clarify and explain that he had no interest in relationships. But just as he opened his mouth, the urge to tease this arrogant man who so confidently demanded a breakup surged within him.

“I feel like I’d be losing out here…”

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“Then don’t. Hand it over. 225 won.”

When Chae Beomjoon joked, the man immediately furrowed his brow and stretched out his palm. His stern gaze and puffed-up cheeks were endearing. Stifling the urge to burst out laughing, Chae Beomjoon removed the ring from his finger and placed it in the man’s palm instead of 200 won, explaining,

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“That cigarette pack costs 4,000 won, so one stick is 200 won.”

“Cheap and sentimental.”

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“And this is a rosary ring. You’ve just committed sacrilege.”

A rosary ring?

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The man finally examined the ring, spotting the small engraved cross. His expression softened, only for the corners of his eyes to lift mischievously again. He lightly smacked Chae Beomjoon’s hand with the one holding the ring, exclaiming softly,

“What loss?!”

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“Breaking up with God is a loss, isn’t it? You know I’m right.”

“Mister, if you’re so devout, how do you manage to pop a boner for a guy?”

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“If you looked in the mirror, even my Father in heaven would get hard.”

“…….”

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At Chae Beomjoon’s blatant irreverence, the man seemed momentarily at a loss for words, his mouth agape. Yet, he didn’t seem entirely displeased—his lips gradually curved into a twisted smile.

“In any case, I owe you now.”

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Chae Beomjoon grabbed the man’s hand, still resting atop his own, and pulled it closer. The game of tug-of-war was over; it was time to make his move.

“I don’t have 200 won. So why don’t I pay you with my body instead?”

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The subtle plea made the man bite his lip before bursting into laughter once more. It was over. Watching the man beam, Chae Beomjoon flashed a deep, enchanting smile of his own.

“Let’s leave. With me.”

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But ten minutes later, rather than arriving at a hotel, Chae Beomjoon found himself in a private room on the second floor of the social club.

The boyish smile from earlier had vanished, replaced with a displeased expression.

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“Hyung, were you upset because of that guy earlier?”

“I’m not sure….”

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Next to Chae Beomjoon, who dragged out his words as if he didn’t know, sat a man named Han Wooyoung, someone he’d shared a table with at the club a few times before. A kid who seemed fascinated by gangster life, perhaps from watching too many movies, constantly trying to win Chae Beomjoon’s favor.

“I really don’t know.”

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Chae Beomjoon turned his head, trying to calm the irritation twisting inside him. To his left, unlike the sparkling man in the smoking area, was Han Wooyoung with a dreary and gloomy expression.

What the hell did this bastard do?

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It all happened in an instant—how the man who had been entirely on his side suddenly changed. Ten minutes ago, when Chae Beomjoon suggested they leave, the man had silently grabbed his hand. Chae Beomjoon felt as though the man had taken hold of something much more intimate as they walked out of the sunken garden together.

He had asked for a meal to be prepared, intending to tell the staff to discard it before leaving the club, but someone called out to him from behind. Very familiarly, “Hyung.”

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When he turned his head, Han Wooyoung was standing there. Since they had shared drinks before and been introduced to some decent people, it was hard to ignore him entirely, so Chae Beomjoon greeted him. The grip on his hand suddenly vanished.

What’s going on? When he turned back, the man—who had been smiling casually earlier—was now glaring up at him with a look of contempt. The man’s gaze shifted to Han Wooyoung, then quickly turned back to Chae Beomjoon, now stained with something worse than contempt: disgust.

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In his 20 years of experience navigating countless situations, Chae Beomjoon quickly realized what that look meant. Something unpleasant had happened between the man and Han Wooyoung. Something so bad that any favor toward Chae Beomjoon evaporated in an instant, simply from seeing him acknowledge Han Wooyoung.

‘You said you’d asked for a meal to be prepared, didn’t you? I set it up in a room for you to enjoy comfortably.’

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Oblivious to the tension, Han Wooyoung fanned the flames with his words, and the man took a step back from Chae Beomjoon.

At that moment, there were two choices. Follow the man, explain that he wasn’t close to Han Wooyoung, and try to find out what had happened. Or give up on the man and follow Han Wooyoung. Chae Beomjoon hesitated for a brief moment before choosing the latter.

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If something unpleasant had happened at this social club, it was likely related to drugs or sex. It made more sense to pry information out of Han Wooyoung and aim for another opportunity later than to probe the man, who had now built up walls of mistrust.

There was no need to rush. Instead of clinging pathetically and revealing all his cards, it was better to leave the man with a lingering sense of regret. Chae Beomjoon was confident—there was no man better than him in this club.

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So, he didn’t stop the man, who stared daggers at him before turning away. He only confirmed that the man didn’t leave the building but instead took the elevator to the bar on the fourth floor. Then he followed Han Wooyoung to the second-floor room he had reserved.

And now here he was. The meal he had been looking forward to tasted utterly bland, probably because of the man he had just lost. Watching him pick at his food with an expressionless face, Han Wooyoung seemed uneasy, babbling nonstop. It wasn’t until much later that Han Wooyoung seemed to realize something and cautiously asked:

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“Did I… maybe get in the way earlier?”

Chae Beomjoon smiled silently. Seeing the corners of his mouth curl upward, Han Wooyoung swallowed dryly a few times, as if his throat were parched, and started scolding the staff standing nearby for no reason.

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“Why is this room so hot today? Don’t you guys control the temperature?”

Despite the sudden complaint, the staff member didn’t seem fazed. With so many customers throwing tantrums, this didn’t even qualify as real trouble.

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“Apologies. I’ll notify the front desk.”

However, Chae Beomjoon wasn’t one to bother with petty irritations like this. Watching the staff, who bowed at a perfect 90-degree angle and spoke into his in-ear device to contact the front desk, made even the little appetite he had left disappear. He threw his fork and knife onto the table as if discarding them.

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The image of that man’s smiling face lingered before his eyes. He shouldn’t be biting into a lobster tail right now—he should be biting into the inside of that man’s thigh. Frustrated by the missed opportunity, he wiped his mouth irritably and finished his meal with a sip of wine to cleanse his palate.

“I don’t have much of an appetite. Can you clear this away?”

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“Oh, sure. Was the food not to your liking? Should I inform the chef?”

“I just don’t have an appetite.”

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He smiled and shook his head, denying the suggestion, then picked up a cigarette from Han Wooyoung’s pack on the table and placed it between his lips.

“I’ll light that for you.”

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As the staff began clearing the table, Han Wooyoung quickly moved to light the cigarette. It wasn’t the brand he usually smoked, but since it had the same nicotine content, it tasted similar enough. Leaning back in his chair, Chae Beomjoon glanced at Han Wooyoung to signal his thanks, then smoked silently.

“Uh… did something happen today, hyung?”

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Unable to bear the silence, Han Wooyoung hesitantly asked. Beomjoon wasn’t in the mood to give a polite answer, so his response came out sharp.

“You’re really interested in me today. Do you want to spread your legs that badly?”

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“N-no, it’s not like that—”

“It’s not hard, really. Just cover your face, and we’re good.”

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“N-no, that’s not what I meant….”

Han Wooyoung was entirely straight. Chae Beomjoon knew that. Even so, his pointed words made the younger man awkwardly avert his gaze with an uneasy laugh.

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Seeing him flustered was amusing, but rumors circulated in the social club that crossing a DG executive could lead to human trafficking and organ harvesting. Not wanting to scare the kid too much, Chae Beomjoon chuckled softly and waved a hand dismissively.

“Just kidding. You’re young, so I guess you don’t get my jokes.”

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At last, Han Wooyoung exhaled a sigh of relief as his tension melted away. Laughing nervously, “Hehe,” he seemed to think Beomjoon’s mood had improved. With a sudden gleam in his eye, he spoke up eagerly.

“Oh, but hyung, that guy you met earlier—you were seeing him for the first time, right? He’s a total nutcase!”

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The casual way he referred to the man as “that guy” was mildly irritating, but it seemed like he was talking about him. Beomjoon smirked slightly and gestured with his chin for Han Wooyoung to continue, silently encouraging him. Straightening his shoulders as if finally finding his purpose, Han Wooyoung launched into his story.

“Hyung, you haven’t been coming here much lately, right? The last time you dropped by was about a month ago. It was about a week after that when he started coming to the club.”

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…He even knows when I last came? Chae Beomjoon narrowed his eyes, listening to the clueless stalker’s chatter.

“I heard he’s the son of some small company owner, but I’m not sure. Anyway, he’s supposed to be a total slut. I mean, his face, you know, it’s good, right? He’s got a temper, but there’s something about him. As soon as he started coming here, he’s been hitting on all the good-looking guys. Then, somehow, he got mixed up with someone shady….”

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Somehow, that sounded about right. How bored must he have been while I was gone? To his eyes, everyone here must have been beneath him… Chae Beomjoon nodded, indulging in thoughts that bordered on narcissistic.

“I don’t know all the details, but apparently, there was some kind of fight in one of the rooms.”

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At that, Han Wooyoung chuckled to himself as if enjoying the story. Then, picking up a new beer bottle from the table, he swung it in the air, mimicking an action.

“But get this—he smashed a beer bottle over the guy’s head, and now that guy’s in the hospital.”

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…Smashed it over his head?

Beomjoon had expected some wild rumors but nothing like this. Blinking at the unexpected words, he listened as Han Wooyoung lowered his voice and continued.

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“And that’s not all. He went nuts and tried to cut off the guy’s dick with the broken bottle before the guards finally dragged him out. You know how it is here—they don’t call the cops.”

“Ha…”

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Beomjoon had seen all sorts of incidents at the club, but this was a first. In a place riddled with drugs, assault, and illegal activities, people generally preferred to keep things quiet to avoid unnecessary trouble. But for the guards to intervene, this must have been serious. It wasn’t hard to imagine the waves this would cause.

“So now most people avoid him. He still comes with a friend sometimes, but I haven’t seen him leaving with anyone else lately. Only people like you, who haven’t been around in a while, fall for it. You saw earlier, right? I mean, with a face like that….”

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Han Wooyoung chuckled, waving his hand in front of his face as if to emphasize the man’s stunning looks.

So that’s why.

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The suspicious look the man had given the cigarette pack earlier suddenly made sense. After that incident, he must have attracted nothing but trash. Han Wooyoung was probably one of them. That’s why the man had looked at him with such disdain when he saw Beomjoon talking to him.

“I almost got my head smashed too. It was lucky his friend came and took him away.”

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The fact that he’d been lumped in with such people was absurd enough to make Beomjoon laugh in disbelief. Suppressing his irritation, he asked in a passing tone.

“What, were you trying to rape him or something?”

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“No, not that far. I was just curious about how he’d loosened up, so I thought I’d have some fun. It’s funny seeing those high-and-mighty types lose their composure, you know?”

“…”

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Beomjoon had thought Han Wooyoung was just some sleazy player, but he hadn’t realized he was capable of something like this. And, of course, he had to show up right at that moment….

Feeling a surge of disgust, he put another cigarette between his lips. When Han Wooyoung tried to light it for him, Beomjoon pushed him away and pulled out a lighter from his pocket, lighting it himself. Even as he smoked slowly, his irritation wouldn’t subside.

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With scumbags like this everywhere, no wonder he didn’t feel like coming to the social club. Unable to hold back, he exhaled smoke directly at the unpleasant face beside him and spoke.

“You should work out more.”

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“Sorry?”

“That urge to turn someone into a lifeless body and shove them in a corner—it’s all because this isn’t doing its job properly.”

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Still holding the cigarette between his lips, Beomjoon lowered his hand to grab his own crotch. Gripping the defined shape of his genitals firmly, he sneered as he spoke.

“You can’t satisfy anyone, so all you care about is getting off alone, huh? Too scared to get caught that you can’t even get it up. Isn’t that right? You’re still young, but you’re already like this. How pitiful.”

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“N-no….”

“You should ask your dad to brew you some herbal tonic, Wooyoung.”

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Han Wooyoung’s father ran a small pharmaceutical company. The mention of tonic, aimed at mocking his dismissal of traditional medicine, made Wooyoung flush and lower his head. “Ha-ha,” he laughed awkwardly, forcing a smile in the suffocating atmosphere.

Beomjoon stubbed out his cigarette in Wooyoung’s drink and stood up. Though he was clearly upset, Wooyoung couldn’t say anything and maintained his strained smile. Tossing a few bills from his wallet to cover the meal, Beomjoon left the room, closing the door behind him.

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Irritating.

Standing in the hallway, he brushed a hand over his face and let out a short sigh before starting to walk. Somehow, the story he’d just heard wouldn’t leave his mind.

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This social club was filled with unsavory individuals. By comparison, Chae Beomjoon could be considered a gentleman, though the majority barely qualified as human. A select few were so uncivilized that the term “beasts” suited them better.

Given the commotion the boyish man had caused at the club, it was now certain that only beastly types would approach him. In fact, it might be fair to say that Chae Beomjoon had been the last “human” to make an attempt at seduction.

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“Ha.”

Frowning, Chae Beomjoon stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the fourth floor. He was going up to find the man who had left earlier.

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It wasn’t some ridiculous sense of chivalry driving him. After all, as someone tied to an organization, he couldn’t claim to be entirely clean himself. He simply wanted to protect the boyish smile that had surprised him earlier. Let’s call it a matter of principle. And to be honest, he also wanted to leave the man indebted to him for future opportunities.

“Welcome, Chief. Will you be taking a seat at the bar, or shall we arrange a table for you?”

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When he stepped out onto the fourth floor, a staff member waiting near the elevator greeted him with a polite smile. Raising a hand to signal “wait,” Chae Beomjoon surveyed the area. Soon, he spotted the man at a cocktail bar near the wall and stiffened his expression.

The man sat staring at a margarita with an indifferent look, while a large man loomed next to him. Despite his smile, the man’s harsh features and eyebrow piercings betrayed his intimidating nature. Yeon Juheon. A notorious troublemaker in the social club known for violence and assault. Of all people, it had to be the most beastly one harassing the man.

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Flowers attract not just bees and butterflies but bears as well. Yeon Juheon was clearly the bear in this situation—everything he touched ended up thoroughly destroyed.

“I’ll head to the bar.”

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Informing the staff member, Chae Beomjoon briskly crossed the room. As he approached, it seemed the man was coldly ignoring Yeon Juheon’s advances, showing no intention of following him anywhere.

But Yeon Juheon wasn’t the type to care about consent. He was a man who enjoyed drugging people to take them away, and the more resistance he encountered, the more brutal and violent he became in retaliation.

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“It’s been a while.”

Instead of addressing the man, Chae Beomjoon greeted Yeon Juheon directly as he drew near.

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There was no point in simply extracting the man. If left alone, Yeon Juheon would likely try again later. A warning had to be issued, and the recipient had to be Yeon Juheon. That haughty man clearly wasn’t the type to heed advice.

Though he hadn’t sought out this position, being one of DG’s executives proved useful in moments like this. It wasn’t the first time Chae Beomjoon had disrupted Yeon Juheon’s predatory tendencies. He had an almost visceral dislike for people who made beautiful lives miserable.

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“…Hello.”

“Yes, it’s been a while.”

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Perhaps recalling past encounters, Yeon Juheon visibly disliked Chae Beomjoon’s presence. Even without saying much, the discomfort in his eyes made it clear he wasn’t pleased to see him.

“How have you been? I haven’t seen Taekyung around lately.”

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Chae Beomjoon asked with a deliberately cheerful smile, referencing Yeon Juheon’s usual companion. Was it Byeon Taekyung or Kwon Taekyung? Either way, the guy had a reputation as bad as Yeon Juheon’s.

“Oh, yeah. He’s been busy studying.”

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“Ah, still a college student? That’s the prime of his life. Why waste it hanging around here? Shouldn’t he be out enjoying himself?”

“…”

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The blatant condescension left Yeon Juheon speechless. His twitching lips betrayed his frustration, as though he was on the verge of spewing curses. Knowing how short-tempered Yeon Juheon was, it was easy to guess how infuriated he must feel right now.

“Anyway…”

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Ignoring him, Chae Beomjoon turned his attention to the man at the bar. He was resting his chin on his hand, utterly uninterested in the unfolding situation.

The crown of his head came into view—soft hair that seemed like it would tickle if touched. Beneath it, hints of long lashes and rosy lips briefly appeared.

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Hearing about the scandal from Han Wooyoung earlier had piqued Chae Beomjoon’s curiosity, but any lingering interest in sleeping with the man had evaporated. Yet, looking at his small and pretty face now reignited those earlier feelings.

He wanted to clear up the misunderstanding and roll around in bed with him. The initial plan to leave a debt for later was quickly scrapped—better to settle it all today. With his mind made up, Chae Beomjoon looked back at Yeon Juheon and smiled. Hopefully, the nuisance would leave soon.

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“Today doesn’t seem like your day.”

“Who? Me?”

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At that moment, the man, who had been quietly resting his chin on his hand, suddenly interrupted their conversation.

“You’re talking about Mister, right?”

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He asked, leaning back in his chair and tilting his head upward. His white, slender neck arched as if he were performing oral, drawing attention.

Under the indoor lighting, the man looked different from when seen outside. His appearance now was far more seductive and provocative, stirring Chae Beomjoon’s emotions once more. Smiling faintly, Chae Beomjoon met the man’s gaze and spoke.

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“No, I’ve already met you.”

“Then I must be having a bad day, since I ran into Mister.”

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The man’s speech, difficult to deal with, was no different from before. If anything, it seemed sharper, likely due to his hostility toward Han Wooyoung.

As the man scoffed and retorted, Yeon Juheon, standing beside him, let out a mocking laugh. Ignoring him, Chae Beomjoon feigned disappointment, his lips curling down slightly as he reached for the glass in front of the man.

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“How could you say such a thing? You’ll hurt Mister’s feelings.”

With those words, he lifted the margarita glass, as if to take a sip.

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The drugs commonly used in the club were small, tasteless, colorless, and odorless pills. Mixed into a strongly flavored cocktail, they were undetectable until their effects began to set in. Chae Beomjoon wanted to check if Yeon Juheon had spiked the drink.

However, even as he brought the margarita glass to his lips, Yeon Juheon didn’t react. Confirming that he was being watched with an impassive expression, Chae Beomjoon set the glass back down. Fortunately, it seemed he’d arrived in time to prevent anything from happening.

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“It’s a margarita. How dull.”

“You claimed you didn’t have 200 won to your name, and now you’re stealing my drink because you can’t afford your own? Should I buy you one?”

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Of course, only Chae Beomjoon considered this fortunate; the man, unaware of his intentions, clearly thought he was up to no good.

Though slightly disheartened by the suspicion, he could understand the man’s reaction given the situation. He himself might have done the same. So, deciding not to push too hard, Chae Beomjoon nodded and replied slyly.

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“Would you? Please, then. Tokai Asu.”

“Mister really has no tact.”

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“Yes, neither do you.”

“….”

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At his quick response, the man frowned. Even the feisty crinkle of his brow struck Chae Beomjoon as endearing. Suppressing a chuckle, he turned his attention back to Yeon Juheon, ready to wrap things up quickly.

Feeling overlooked as the two conversed without him, Yeon Juheon rolled his tongue in his mouth and glared down at the table. With an air suggesting he might slap someone at any moment, Chae Beomjoon grinned leisurely and asked.

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“Who do you think really lacks tact?”

Before Yeon Juheon could answer, the man abruptly stood up and reached out, grabbing Yeon Juheon’s thick forearm and leaning against him. His gaze, fixed intently on Yeon Juheon, carried a clear message not to interfere.

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“Exactly. Who could it be, Mister?”

…Well, this was unexpected. Chae Beomjoon gave a wry smile as he met the man’s gaze.

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I mean, isn’t it obvious who looks more trustworthy? That guy reeks of trouble with his pierced eyebrows and a face altered from its natural state. Can’t they tell who the real problem is?

“Haha.”

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In any case, the man’s oblivious behavior had turned the tables. Knowing Chae Beomjoon wasn’t the type to snatch someone else’s interest, Yeon Juheon naturally wrapped an arm around the man’s waist, pulling him closer, and locked eyes with Chae Beomjoon.

“Chief, should we ask someone passing by? Who’s the one lacking tact?”

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Yeon Juheon’s sharp gaze seemed to say that it was obvious who the intruder was. Since he wasn’t forcibly dragging the man away, he wanted Chae Beomjoon to back off.

To be clear, Chae Beomjoon was more of a peacock than a fighter. His specialty was seduction, not competing for mates.

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“Well…”