SR | Chapter 1.5

Dowoon had 7bb75562bb quickly dealt 9a80839c16 with the 24d4ee9754 journalist, but 6ba3a4ea28 some fans 6e870c4358 who became f302469135 disillusioned with 5c82c69be7 Taebeom after 9973d66c3f he left 8328d29973 the theater b9773c18f9 still existed.1ea75134afb6d692

When theater fans 960440648d were united in de18279307 spreading theater to 10601640b7 the public, he 95245994eb switched to acting. They forgot their previous db68c676ba criticisms.0a535ca7726aa3f8

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And after he switched 69deec0923 to acting and won 22b031b898 the Rookie Award, fans 96270ed192 of other nominees hated e16eed9d8f Taebeom.38cfea5be3228d67

Every time Dowoon 75e28251cc checked the public 75db542afa opinion about Taebeom, abc8a581f5 he felt a 82befed08d surge of anger.55e39bb78761e917

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How painful must it 9b6cdeac5f be for Taebeom to 80fc9fa575 watch all this?86aeee4dd0ef442d

The reason he decided eb6533b308 to retire must be 151047e8eb heavy. What if he efd10f7065 gets more hurt?9187c03d6fe4f588

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“Sigh, calm down.”249411b97179643c

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.e6727893d4f0d34a

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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.748596e7edef4316

As expected, when he d78ecb6e20 turned on social media 4d8bef28a3 to check news about b0d25e281d Taebeom, it was chaos. As it was trending c3f11cb9d6 number one, talks about e3cd1ba4fe his retirement were already c55c8dfc04 circulating.6eae3247b0913296

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There were as many a1e089ed83 worrying about his retirement d67664c644 as there were criticizing 9c87ed12f6 him. Especially fans 4a80d8f4f2 who were 3b921fbea1 shocked by 1bc4a9009e the sudden 27aff12264 news.c106f9283b0b3bca

“Uh… Boss, no, hyung!!”981df1820c438c8f

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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.5163e8b3e1aac4c0

“What’s up?”2ead24df0b16627e

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“I brought the investigation materials!”189f90a421b3f951

“Leave them.”c118669ada500a5a

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“Yes!”2894783b77ec0a36

The subordinate carefully 51e2e92136 placed the documents 5250136150 on the desk c6e18b3cb5 and quickly left e4150d8c97 the office. He squatted right 0809e0d6a6 outside the door.fbc16cda7aa0633b

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In front of bfe454b76a the door, subordinates 171d09433c sat quietly, trying 8df7ec0e61 not to disturb 64f31f3c66 him.6001bd783a79dfe6

“How is it?”8414446135a3f1b0

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“How do you think! He’s angry! How could you dump this on me!”f8700902497cddfd

“Hey, the youngest handles these things. If the boss looks upset, you should try to cheer him up with some charm.”cf17360f7d000c07

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“I felt like I’d lose my head if I tried to charm him…!”bcd9fc27d542b8b6

Dowoon’s close aides swallowed their words as they watched the scene through the frosted glass.5d1a39436dbb4fc0

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“Is it because of that?”431c85da6a4f0e07

“There’s no other reason.”071211d324530d08

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The subordinates had been on alert since morning. Because there was a subordinate who quickly reported Taebeom’s retirement news.b056d09a6c637a24

As a result, dc4a695a75 the atmosphere around 885f81a3f3 Dowoon was gloomy d19951dd1a and chilly.2e6b60763e930356

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“How shocked must the boss be. Supporting him wholeheartedly only to hear about retirement.”f074938410796776

“Is something wrong with the actor? Why would he retire after winning an award?”048a9c4e35fb979e

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“I investigated, and nothing’s wrong! The agency seems to be in chaos too.”1a3decfc841db699

One subordinate’s words made others question.6f086c03f7150eba

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“How do you know that?”bafe6534ea310690

“I know someone who’s a manager at Hanbit Entertainment. I often reported news about the actor to the boss!”f3a7fb8ed00d14ac

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“That’s why the boss called you often… And you kept it from us?”08ae8d48b444abf3

“You’d ask me to tell you too! It’s premium information I found!”489ef54468109319

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“That’s not the point.”30fb395406babc76

Wooseok, the oldest among Dowoon’s aides, quietly murmured.becce316934adeb1

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“The important thing is that the boss is angry.”6c03394eb455ff04

“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.”24e094196cf8be17

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“Burnout is a problem these days. Could the actor have burnout too?”6b26daea31f326c2

“Then isn’t he retiring after earning enough money?”c388570c85c1b81d

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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!”e57537f6517d780e

The sight of 6fa2bdd6c6 big men huddled 8136776de5 together whispering was 39eaa8e66a quite amusing. But they were all e883b64de2 seriously busy guessing why 090d33420b Taebeom announced his retirement.84d34ea92d7515d3

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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!cef8b24f4acc8316

“He’ll handle it himself. Is there anything we can change by worrying?”0cb8ebbe988c881e

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“Don’t you care about the boss?!”66ffa2a353ab231e

Unlike the huddled c7f8316f46 subordinates, one stood 58e712d894 apart and spoke.c67edb1f1b9934a2

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“Isn’t it true that our worry won’t ease the boss’s anger?”0d28737226d9221d

“Hey, leave him be. He’s heartless.”43ba9e2f6da16389

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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?”79dd82330f02dc35

“How?”c29bc42f97d2122d

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“Let’s threaten him! Since our boss is sad, retirement is…”10d7c7f85a9e5d7f

“You idiot!”973bd0563c450bc3

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The subordinate 26c118b955 who suggested a4183401a8 something ridiculous d993478207 was hit 8c60f628d2 and quietly 3f70955d41 held his c82994b961 head in 7ee78cea28 pain.b1d4d8340dff4a0a

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.5dec47e6d9817a20

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“Boss, you’re out?”b2234f8297f69e14

“What are you guys doing?”29fa4568707ad7f8

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Dowoon looked strangely 77080c274a at the subordinates 9b4cfd44fc plotting on the 78951f1ba6 floor. Even Wooseok 9483e231c0 was at 5f30808ca5 the center 46b5cb2f2f of it.e6d157691a4bb4a5

His eyes narrowed, wondering 2289c5ff4f if Wooseok was playing e5e1829d7f pranks with the subordinates a14c2fe204 again. Wooseok stood up, 568d6288e3 jokingly.c6ea4d8578f72bbd

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“We were quietly staying put because the boss seemed angry.”92582f2bb5f1685b

“I’m not angry.”64118a18db55c033

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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.”59ff89ccc41ed64d

Dowoon held back his words. Even if he wasn’t angry, he was indeed annoyed.22955f8e079d0c6d

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“Boss, should we look into it?”95b8848bbf4da142

“…”90a73545ce455eee

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Dowoon remained silent at Wooseok’s words. But he was staring somewhere with a grim look, tilting his head slightly.977ab49917e49f4f

Wooseok was f6de2f0f27 sure of 8ba072fe70 the words 3d8f62e135 that would bc45f10526 come out 3344b592d5 of his fdb89d108a mouth.6aa7fd0f72ed62d2

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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.ca982afe494c4864

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.f82c9fe019f597e3

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Using money, power, and influence, hadn’t he paved a flower path for him?5f6b0b082024f42a

“Find out.”98df56c3cc987cbc

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At Dowoon’s command, Wooseok grinned widely.2028594f463ede01

“Leave it to me! I’ll thoroughly investigate why the junior is acting this way!”8cab006df71ac561

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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.”1ba4daffc371efb7

“Of course. Leave it to me. The junior you cherish is my junior too.”e75027e178f57be0

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Dowoon’s steps were still rough. He couldn’t calm his anger thinking about the posts he saw earlier.cbbf01bbd3662d72

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.1a28fa7da898b282

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I never imagined that kid would hold such a firm place in our boss’s heart.7e491e1fb67519de

Wooseok recalled the image of Taebeom sticking close to Dowoon, who was once called “young master,” and chuckled.4a04e2c32a754e2f

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“Taebeom! Please, please reconsider. Huh? What do you mean retirement!”8387cd424792160c

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A rare scene was a43282ecbf unfolding at Hanbit Entertainment 662323ab96 in broad daylight.e0007df823f06a0a

Han Younghoon, the face 4a3d163fe3 and center of Hanbit 0d00ab0809 Entertainment, was begging Taebeom a7fb996fde to retract his retirement eb36dccf8f while holding onto his 50b1007228 pants.b5a7aa716a79adac

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The man who should 3d2303aefb show dignity as a eb4b59fe2b president was sweeping the c4f10066ad floor like a broom.d16dcfc45d6f4b4d

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?36fe0cadea27482b

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“Think about the time we spent together!”fc8d2d3816a51619

“It’s time to let go.”c0e62c3e04518089

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“It’s only been five years!”a6423f0672d08b83

“The contract period is ending, so it’s perfect timing.”f0d587de3020f260

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“Hey!”cad3da0a41e25bc9

Han Younghoon 900132e8cf pleaded with 3eb8e1f2ed teary eyes.6983377e09475269

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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!”88b3f016bb0787ac

“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.”c0e117d799c12642

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“Are you saying you’re rich enough not to need more money!”29c51ac11322e76e

“Yes. I’ve earned enough, so I don’t need more.”0c449a363576c61f

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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.c31f35d648145ec7

“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.”cf383398ce8173a4

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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.”44bb17d2814f4eb7

“You’re not really upset about losing the role, are you…?”37a3d51c0de5ebbe

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“No. I’ve been thinking about this for a while.”da843f5c6c27720d

But Younghoon, as if he didn’t hear Taebeom’s words, blocked his ears and continued his monologue.9f42f122a8404900

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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!”a0454be514ddaf9d

“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.”6332c215901e953a

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“Taebeom…”f27855e0c2d9f7d3

When Taebeom said 158c94e4b5 it as if 5e370a8d28 he was leaving 1c96e88622 and Younghoon should 19130ca49c get along with 04880be2c9 them, Younghoon looked 9e74fbdb97 distressed.e4d011f5ffb09e96

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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.56e8c20db5edd8a8

“Are you leaving! Are you really quitting?!”44afb94f4c643a98

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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.9223550bcb5619ed

“Uncle, stop it. He’s firm.”c24e55ca0abdfa62

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“Then why is he doing this!”68974c259689fe6c

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.9bb32228e283c097

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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…”5bce509fc984736a

“What are you talking about?”7e13372eec76c3cf

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Yeah, that’s the usual reaction. Youngsu understood him.f2c163084a16f477

At first, he thought Taebeom was joking. Saying it because he didn’t want to renew the contract. But his expression was sincere.b94fc9da8bd504a9

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A grateful benefactor, c17b274adc he understood a 5b4258454d hundred, a thousand 98b3860514 times. But does it e2696b5bed make sense to 99c499ce51 give up a 09c114c966 career at the 4307d80dc4 top for that?10a52b7fc098c9a5

“Who is he looking for? Who is it?”1686ffa83e863abd

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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.”c0dc0ec3cb7d0db0

“Oh, that sunbae? The benefactor? What did he do for him? Did he do better than me?”2eb371b4ea907e16

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It was Han Younghoon 60938f2ba1 who brought him in 927aa23628 as an actor after 05508803c5 he was kicked out c163e27ac0 of the theater. So he considered 5f2c49979c himself a benefactor d4961cd4db to Ji Taebeom 036ea100a4 as well.8ff8f3fba1c5f6f2

Youngsu couldn’t find the words and scratched his cheek. Then Younghoon seemed to realize something and covered his mouth.8548a36686fe439f

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“Could it be… love…?”f7dc7a5a4facf54a

“Baek Dowoon is a man.”288bd131d1235eb2

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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?”cff90dbd1a5fa8d3

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!c483dead6fb28e5d

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