Chapter 206 - Unexpected

The shocking news that a mysterious accident had made it possible for Musician Lee, a confessed murderer of a grave digger and suspect of Kim Ji Hyeon's kidnapping, made headlines and social media hashtags even before the middle of the day.

Ye Rim followed her boyfriend's tense reaction without even being able to believe that something so surreal could have happened. Also, Ji Jae Wook had been injured and spent much of the day in the hospital, while the other two policemen died shortly after being rescued due to severe injuries.

Only when Jun Hyeon had to meet with his mother and the lawyers, Ye Rim still left his side, feeling stunned by the strange revelations about how Musician Lee really came into Jun Hyeon's life, and obsessively coming closer to anything important to him. 

She had no idea what could happen in that sick mind. Her major concern now was that, with Dae Won on the run, the chances of finding Ji Hyeon alive could decrease dramatically.

The singer didn't like to think about it, but found it plausible that Dae Won would kill Ji Hyeon just to get rid of the problem she had become now. As Jae Wook had said, she was no longer needed by him.

'Does it also mean that he can… really come after me?' she wondered, when the thought came to her mind. But the feeling that ran down her spine was brief, as she felt too self-centered. 

'Jae Wook was certainly just being overzealous, as always. And I'm not a heroine in a pulp romance, to become the psychopath's next target! ' she corrected herself with an attack of unusual modesty. 

It just seemed very fanciful that Dae Won would show up one day at her bathroom window with an ax in his hand, threatening her only to hit Jun Hyeon.

Now, in the late afternoon, she stared sadly at her cell phone with almost no battery, while waiting for Jun Hyeon. She was having coffee at the cafeteria next to the Ji Hyeon Foundation, where Dr. Kim had met with his lawyers.

A last message from the director of her agency asked her to come urgently, as they needed to talk, it was the last thing she was able to read.

'Surely he must fear my involvement with Dae Won and must be very sorry of signing me a contract! Perhaps he proposes to cancel the contract. What should I do in this case? He even paid me good money, which I spent to pay for Pearl's rehab… I will probably need a lawyer, but I don't have the strength to sue them for a breach of contract, in this case, 'Ye Rim would like to push further this problem away.

Just today, after the long-awaited first night with Jun Hyeon, the world once again collapsed. She would have liked to be at that very moment looking at him and laughing with him, but all they received was tragedy and pain everywhere.

"Ye Rim!" A familiar voice rang out near her, and the hand on her shoulder made her jump in her chair. Turning, Ye Rim put her hand on her chest,

"Why do you do that, Unnie ?! You want to kill me?!"

Eun Ha changed her expression to one of extreme concern, sitting quickly in front of her friend and leaning in her direction,

"You shouldn't even be alone in a place like this, Ye Rim. With the latest news about Musician Lee's escape, he can appear next to Dr. Fla… Dr. Kim and no one knows what he can do."

"You weren't going to call my boyfriend Dr. Flamingo again, were you?"

"Ah, Ye Rim, it's just a habit. I know I must have misinterpreted what I saw. But I saw him!" she defended herself. "But that's not what I came here for. You are not answering your phone!"

"Low battery," the singer sadly showed the dark screen to her friend. "I have many things to tell you, some happy and some not, Unnie! But first, let me know! How is Hunter Shin doing?"

"Ah, he's recovering well, but his mood is the worst I've ever seen," Eun Ha sighed, but ginned shortly afterwards, leaving Ye Rim confused. "That's not why I'm here, though. I wouldn't have come if it weren't seemingly urgent. Ye Rim, you need to come with me now," as soon as he said that, Eun Ha stood up and pulled the singer by the hand. 

Ye Rim shook his head, surprised but determined,

"Unnie! I want to wait for Jun Hyeon!"

"Your agency people keep calling me wanting to know where you are and why you don't answer your phone! They need to talk to you!" Eun Ha insisted. "Didn't you need to officially know if you were chosen for the drama you worked so hard for?"

"Yes, but I think that after what happened ..."

Eun Ha opened his mouth in an 'O' when he understood what Ye Rim thought. But he soon recovered,

"Ye Rim! Even if they change their mind, which I doubt, there's no point in avoiding the truth! It is better to hear what they have to say, no matter what, and ... They are driving me crazy and they even wanted me to give them Dr. Kim's phone number! Seriously!? Dr. Kim! I didn't even call him Dr. Flamingo!"

"Haha, you funny. I don't know what you might think is so funny at a time like this, but ... Why did they ask for Dr. Kim's phone number? Aigoo…! Do they already know that I spent the night at the hotel with him?"

"What? Ye Rim?! You naughty girl!" Eun Ha covered her mouth with both hands, clearly excited by the news, which made Ye Rim lose her composure and laugh too, revealing her own joy and excitement at the fact. The friends laughed at each other in complicity.

"No, I don't think so. I think it has to do with the fact that Dr. Kim picked you up on the day of the test! But don't just sit idly there. Let's go over there and you'll find out whether you're unemployed again or not. And if that happened, it is also not the end! You know that I am a great fairy godmother when I want to be, and if Kang Dae signed on to be a model thanks to my little help, you can do it too!" Eun Ha seemed a little out of the ordinary considering the latest events, quite agitated and talkative.

Ye Rim thought her unnie just wanted to cheer her up so she wouldn't be anxious.

As soon as they arrived at Optimus Entertainment, Ye Rim and her friend were taken to the casting director. She had to wait just a moment, for the director to join them. This time was spent with a pleasant conversation that involved Eun Ha and her notorious rise in the fashion world. It might still be a fresh face for insiders, but it was one of the hot topics of the moment.

The Director of Optimus entered the room with a great expression, and the first thing he said was,

"Ye Rim ssi! Are you ready to be the primary star of a drama on HTN?"

Ye Rim could hardly believe what she had heard, and beside her, Eun Ha clapped her hands in excitement!

"M-main-Star?"