Chapter 13
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 13
Chapter Title: Change (3)
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My vision flipped upside down in an instant.
"Mmph…!"
My mind snapped awake from the overwhelming embrace pressing down on my face. I thrashed desperately to escape Bang Han-na's arms.
But…
"Don't gooo…"
As if some hidden strength had awakened, Bang Han-na gripped the back of my head even tighter, pulling me in.
Kwooooh—
Soft flesh flooded my mouth and nose, leaving no room to breathe.
'A-air…'
Convinced I might actually suffocate buried in her chest, I had no choice but to move my hands and grab hold of the massive valley.
"Hngh…"
Bang Han-na let out a lewd moan and twisted her body…
Pure survival instinct overriding any excitement, I shoved the enormous flesh away without hesitation.
"Heut…!"
She reacted with exaggerated sensitivity, as if I'd struck a weak point, which finally let me break free.
"Hah… hah…"
As I panted raggedly, cursing her drunken antics under my breath…
"Mmm…"
I caught sight of Bang Han-na clutching her own chest tightly while rubbing her plump thighs together.
Her unrealistically perfect figure was more tantalizing than anything, so mouthwateringly luscious that I swallowed hard without thinking.
'Crazy bitch.'
Forcing my eyes away, I scrambled off the bed and snatched the blanket crumpled in the corner, draping it over her.
The sooner she was covered, the better I'd feel.
"Mmmph… It's hot…"
But Bang Han-na whined and kicked the blanket off, then yanked her top up too, claiming it was too warm.
"Hey, hey! This girl, seriously…!"
Her pale abs and slender waist were now fully exposed.
Pretending not to care, I coaxed her gently and covered her again.
"…Han-na. Cover up and sleep. You'll catch a cold otherwise."
And then…
Bang Han-na stopped fussing, looked at me, and…
"Pat pat."
…thrust an absurd demand at me.
"…What?"
"Pat meee…!"
I was speechless at the sight of her stroking her own bangs like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum.
It was getting more ridiculous by the second.
Absurd enough to draw a hollow laugh.
"Do it quick…"
"…You'll cover up and sleep if I do?"
"Yeah…!"
Letting out a short sigh, I pulled the blanket up to her neck and sat on the edge of the bed, carefully stroking her hair.
Stroke… stroke…
'What the hell am I even doing…'
A wave of doubt washed over me.
I vaguely remembered drinking with the three Queens girls right after turning twenty. Apparently, I'd clung to them and blabbered nonsense.
Of course, I remembered nothing…
Im A-rin had struggled to get me to bed, from what I'd heard.
She must've felt like I did now.
"…Haa…"
Lost in those thoughts, mechanically petting her for a while…
I felt a prickling gaze and glanced over. Bang Han-na was staring at me intently, eyes narrowed.
It felt like putting a stubborn kid to sleep.
'Cute.'
Thinking to record evidence, I started to pull my hand away for my phone.
"More."
Bang Han-na immediately protested, as if waiting.
I turned on the video with one hand while petting her with the other…
Stroke… stroke…
Even knowing I was filming, she stared at me with those intense eyes, utterly unbothered.
How much time passed like that?
Her eyelids drooped, and soon even breaths filled the room.
She'd finally lost to the alcohol.
"…Phew…"
Confirming she was asleep, I left her messy room and her apartment behind.
At a nearby convenience store, I bought some hangover relief and slipped it into the milk bag hanging on her door.
Along with a note: Hangover meds inside—drink up.
'Oh, this too.'
I sent the video of her cute antics as well.
*
The next day.
Queens' office, empty on the weekend.
In the dim room's center, one spot glowed brightly.
"……"
Called by Guild Leader Gu Seok-il, the three Queens stared gravely at a USB on the table.
An ordinary USB, but its contents were anything but.
It held data on Do Ji-hyeok.
"I planned to handle this alone this time… but hiding it felt wrong, so I called you."
Hong Yu-ra looked skeptical at Gu Seok-il's words.
"Who sent this, anyway?"
"…You'll see when you watch."
Gu Seok-il explained cryptically: Just like the previous documents, an anonymous sender had delivered the USB.
"I tried investigating with my people, but it was wrapped too tight. Nothing."
"……"
Hong Yu-ra frowned at the shady circumstances.
Unknown sender, but we'd know by watching?
"Then show us already."
Seol Ju-hee crossed her arms irritably.
"You called us for a reason."
Gu Seok-il smirked oddly, said we'd talk after, and played the video.
[I'm really fucked, so don't say a word.]
Unlike before, the video started in what seemed a luxury hotel.
[See? Don't hang with trash like that. Just stick with me…]
The woman's face was mosaiced. She smiled elegantly, stroking Do Ji-hyeok's chest.
He glared irritably.
[You think I'm some trashy slut? And now I can't trust you either, sis.]
[If you don't trust me, who will you trust?]
[Hiding your pregnancy till you got caught? No shame?]
The woman called "sis" brushed it off as ancient history, soothing him casually…
"…Pregnant?"
Seol Ju-hee reacted sharply without thinking.
As their intimate conversation continued…
The woman asked casually.
[So, what's the plan now?]
[With what?]
[The Queens girls. Cutting contact?]
[Why would I contact those bitches? They're history now.]
[Really?]
[You think I'd lie? Those bitches are done without me. They need to fuck up once to wise up.]
Do Ji-hyeok spewed vitriol, insulting the three Queens.
Silent till now, Im A-rin finally teared up.
"Hic…"
"…A-rin…"
Hong Yu-ra patted her comfortingly, but Seol Ju-hee shot to her feet in fury.
"Do Ji-hyeok… that motherfucker…! I'm not letting him get away…!"
As the guild leader's office atmosphere soured…
[So… you're really joining Sejin?]
[Yeah.]
[When…?]
[Not right away… Wait till things quiet down. Joining immediately would raise suspicions.]
Shocking words leaked from the monitor.
[Can't you skip it?]
[Why?]
[Their leader likes you. She hates all these girls around you.]
[She's not my girlfriend, so why care?]
[Then… wanna be my girlfriend?]
[You wanna stop seeing me?]
[…J-just kidding…]
Deflated, the woman peeked at his mood and crawled under the covers. Do Ji-hyeok grabbed her head familiarly, and the video cut off.
"……"
Im A-rin wept openly, still reeling. Hong Yu-ra looked grave, disbelieving.
Seol Ju-hee seethed with barely contained rage, emanating cold killing intent.
Now they understood Gu Seok-il's words.
The first video had exposed Do Ji-hyeok's ugly truth, leading to his exit from Queens.
This second one showed him in a deep relationship with a mystery woman—who disliked his Sejin Guild plans. Her face was hidden, unlike before.
In other words:
The first seemed like Sejin Guild sowing discord.
The second, from a woman wanting him to stay away from Sejin.
Pure speculation, but not baseless.
Sejin Guild Leader Lee Hye-ri had approached Do Ji-hyeok multiple times—they knew she targeted him.
"I'm not letting this slide."
Seol Ju-hee couldn't contain her boiling fury.
Neither Do Ji-hyeok's deception and insults, nor Sejin Guild's meddling.
"Guild Leader. Legal action now. Issue a statement against Sejin Guild."
"W-what?"
"Wipe 'em out. Or I might kill them myself."
"J-Ju-hee! Calm down…! It's just speculation…"
Gu Seok-il sweated bullets, trying to soothe her.
But…
"No… let it be."
"R-right! No solid proof yet…"
"I'll 'talk' to him face-to-face."
"…Huh?"
Seol Ju-hee stormed out like she was charging into battle.
"Eek…!"
Gu Seok-il paled, glancing at tearful Im A-rin opposite…
"J-Ju-hee! Don't go! This could be huge trouble! Please…!"
He threw himself at her ankles, desperate.
"Let go."
"N-no! Ju-hee! Everyone'll be in trouble! Just cool off…"
"Let go."
"Eek… J-Ju-hee… Think of our team family! They all look to you…!"
As Gu Seok-il wrestled with Seol Ju-hee…
Silent Hong Yu-ra eyed crying Im A-rin beside her oddly.
Then…
Glanced at Gu Seok-il, clinging desperately and being dragged.
*
Ding-dong— Ding-dong—
"…?"
The sudden doorbell jolted my eyes open. I checked the bedside clock.
1 PM.
No one visits on weekends at 1.
'No delivery either…'
Ding-dong— Ding-dong—
Sighing, I dragged my groggy body up and checked the intercom.
And…
[Producer! I was wrong…! Please open up…!]
Sleep vanished at her abrupt apology on the tiny screen.
[Produceeeer!!!]
It was Bang Han-na.