Chapter 105: Amplification-2
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 105: Amplification-2
"Are you going to offer yourself to him?"
"Oh... you have such an innocent face, but your words are quite sharp, aren't they? I guess you really can't judge a book by its cover."
"I’m asking. Are you going to try and seduce him with your body?"
"Seduce? No, nothing like that. I’m just suggesting a fair trade. I was going to ask you to help me return to streaming."
"And that involves your body?"
"I told you, no! It’s more about... the texts he’s sent me so far? If I frame it right, I could sue him for sexual harassment."
"Sexual harassment?"
"Think about it. A middle-aged man constantly messaging a young woman to meet up, sending photos of his bare body... isn't that enough for a lawsuit?"
"But even if I sue, I don't stand to gain much. So, I was going to make a deal to make it all go away."
"You call that a deal...?"
The way she looked at me with that sneer was utterly pathetic.
What is this crazy bitch talking about?
A mere whore who makes money by stripping...
After tricking Dad to take his money, after mocking him and hurting him...
Now she’s going to blackmail him again?
My fists clenched instinctively.
I wanted to swing this mop handle and crush that hideous face of hers right now.
Should I? I could. There’s no one else here...
But did this woman really come here without any insurance?
What if she told someone she was coming here?
Let’s watch a bit longer.
I want to crush her this instant, but I can't move recklessly.
Just like always, I only act when I’m certain I can finish the job.
I forced my hardening expression to relax and continued cleaning.
I wiped away the black scuff marks on the floor and mopped the sweat off the equipment.
I gathered the scattered weight plates and returned them to their original places.
I was putting a barbell that had been rolling on the floor back onto the rack and removing a 15kg plate from the side when she spoke.
"So, when is he coming?"
She had been watching me silently before asking.
"Did you forget what I said? The center is closing. Even if you wait here, you won't see him."
"Really? You sure you two aren't meeting up separately after this? That sounds exactly like something Kang In-ho would do."
She narrowed her eyes, interrogating me.
I could sense the intent behind her question, and I found myself grinding my teeth.
Endure it. I have to endure it.
"It’s about time Kang In-ho started hitting on you, isn't it? Hasn't he said anything? Like asking to grab dinner, or going to a nice cocktail bar."
She was prodding me with a face full of blatant mockery.
I bit the inside of my cheek, suppressing the instinct rising from the pit of my stomach.
"Please leave."
I just wanted her to go away.
Just leave me alone.
My head is already a mess thinking about Dad... don't make things harder for me.
"Ah? Don't tell me he's already bored of you?"
...What?
"No, why are you looking at me like that? You don't meet him at night, and based on your reaction, it doesn't seem like he's been coming around much lately."
"......"
"Wow, has Kang In-ho already found another female streamer? Well, old habits die hard, I guess."
"It’s not like that."
"What do you mean it's not? Have you even seen him often lately? If anything, hasn't it been less? It was the same with me. He acted like he’d give me the world, but the moment I wouldn't put out, he cut off all contact."
"Then suddenly he starts acting all clean and principled... only to turn around and hit on another streamer again? It’s hilarious."
"Don't insult my boss."
"Hey, innocent lady. I’m telling you this because you don't know this world. Kang In-ho didn't help you because he thinks you're some admirable person. He’s just being nice so he can get an easy taste. Wake up. Now."
She snapped her fingers in front of my eyes.
"Get out. Get out now."
"Oh boy, look at the tragic heroine. Did you think you were some princess in a movie or a fairy tale? Get real. People only treat you well when they want something from you."
"Get out... I said get out..."
"I guess you're running away because you can't catch on to that. Snicker. I ran away because I played hard to get, and you're running away because you're clueless. Poor Kang In-ho, what’s he going to do? Is he off to some brothel to blow off steam?"
"Shut up!!"
"Why? Does the truth finally make you see things clearly? Man, I wasted my time. If I knew things had already gone south here, I would've just kept waiting near his house."
"The boss isn't that kind of person! He hasn't abandoned me!!"
"Ugh... you're a bit mental, aren't you? That guy was a total sucker who threw money at my broadcasts, so I know him better than anyone. You've been dumped. Got it?"
Dumped? Me?
I’ve been abandoned?
Don't make me laugh.
"Wh-what? Why are you suddenly laughing? You really are crazy."
Dad isn't like that. This bitch is just trying to drive a wedge between me and Dad.
"Hey, hey. Why are you picking that up?"
I’m right. You’re wrong. Dad isn't that kind of person.
He’s just been busy, so he hasn't been able to come often. Dad cherishes me and loves me. I can prove it.
I will prove it. I’m going to go to his house right now and ask him.
Dad, you're not that kind of person, right? You haven't abandoned me, right?
"D-don't come any closer. What are you going to do with that?"
"You crazy bitch!"
I’ll just clean up this trash and go straight to his house.
So please, tell me. Tell me you haven't abandoned me.
If you just say that one thing, I’ll do anything for you.
If there were things you were too shy to say, I’ll make them all come true.
Actually, I want Dad, too.
If Dad feels the same way about me... I think I’d be so happy.
*
Garam suddenly swung the barbell. Hana, taking a direct hit from the weight plate at the end of the bar, was sent flying and collapsed onto the floor.
Perhaps because it was a glancing blow, she didn't lose consciousness, but that only meant she had to writhe on the floor in agonizing pain.
"Ah!... Ugh... it hurts..."
The pain in her neck and shoulder was so intense that she couldn't even squeeze out tears.
Through her blurred vision, she saw Garam’s worn-out sneakers approaching, dragging the barbell along the floor.
"D-don't... don't come near me..."
She instinctively tried to crawl away, but from the impact of the blow, Hana could do nothing but grovel on the floor.
Standing over her, Garam detached the weight plate from the barbell and crouched down in front of her.
"Now... open your mouth. This is quite thick, so you'll have to open wide."
A powerful grip squeezed Hana's jaw, forcing her mouth open against her will.
Soon, something hard was shoved between her teeth.
It was the weight plate Garam had just removed.
"Uh..? Uuuh???"
Hana couldn't fathom what Garam was trying to do, but she realized instantly that something horrific was about to happen.
A 15kg weight plate was wedged firmly between her upper and lower teeth.
And before she knew it, Garam’s foot was resting on the back of her head.
Realizing Garam’s intention, Hana screamed and struggled, but it was futile against Garam’s superhuman strength.
"That’s why... I told you to leave."
With a resigned smile directed at the floor, Garam lifted her right foot and stomped down on the back of Hana's head.
Crunch.
The sound of something shattering echoed through the center.