Chapter 423

Episode 423

After receiving a call from Song In-myeong, Seong Dae-young decided to participate in the second part of the party by asking his sponsor. I didn’t want to show myself shaken by an immature brat like Song In-myeong, but I couldn’t help it. Because the bait he offered was really interesting.

‘I can’t investigate someone from this party who is my subject.’

The only information given is what I heard from Song In-myeong. It was hard to believe that Lee Jae-heon, who was still known as an abandoned member of the family, was actually a person who could not get over the hardships that befell him for the first time.

‘But what if that’s true?’

It’s true that Song In-myeong is an annoying brat, but he didn’t make up words that didn’t exist. Even if 10% lie or tell the truth, there are facts that are not disclosed. I don’t know if Lee Jae-heon will really be dragged to the party, but I would find out when I meet Song In-myeong in person. Surely you wouldn’t even see blood in a place like that.

Seong Dae-young, who was waiting for Song In-myeong and his guests, stopped a passing manager.

“for a moment.”

“Yes, author.”

“Could you please tell me the attendance list for today’s party?”

Seong Dae-young was a writer popular with customers who were obsessed with love.

Unlike Song In-myeong and other artists, he did not touch the original form of the material as much as possible. Did you like the fact that it became a part of the work in its entirety? A customer who had broken up with her lover due to an unfortunate incident even applied for a work in tears. I often received requests like that.

In this industry, a writer’s popularity soon becomes power. As popularity increases, stronger sponsors are met, and that background becomes the author’s strength.

So it wasn’t difficult to ask for a list of participants for the party that was about to start.

“Participation list?”

“If it’s really difficult, it’s okay to make a list. “I just want you to know who is coming in at the entrance.”

“That’s that...”

“Please.”

“....”

The manager in charge of the event nodded, even though he was embarrassed. Although Seong Dae-young is not a top-tier writer, he mainly creates works of universal taste. Since he is someone who will attract many customers in the future, I was a little reluctant to go against his will. This is a list that everyone knows anyway.

Moreover, although the manager was a man, he did not know when or under what pretext his family or people around him would be dragged into being material for Sung Dae Young. In addition to his personal feelings, the manager told Seong Dae-young the names of the participants, and among them was Lee Jae-heon.

“I think this is probably the end of this event...”

“Yes, thank you.”

After confirming that Song In-myeong had brought Lee Jae-heon, Seong Dae-young no longer harassed the manager. I was a little worried because I thought they would only show up for part 1, but seeing as they dragged on to part 2, I guess Song In-myeong was really impressed.

‘I’m still not sure what the case is.’

Song In-myeong was a very temperamental guy. I still couldn’t figure out why a fool who couldn’t stay still even for a minute had brought this party’s youngest child.

As I heard a few days ago, is Jaeheon Lee really that kind of person? A person who is so good that he stops a murderer for the sake of a stranger? Maybe it was all Song In-myeong’s lies and a vain attempt to lure Sung Dae-young. Just hearing Song In-myeong’s words, it seemed as if Lee Dang’s third child was a phoenix that could never be saved again.

‘It could be that they want me to incur this party’s hatred by being there. Even if a person named Lee Jae-heon is treated as a discarded card in this party, it is not at a level that a writer like me can touch...’

Fortunately, the opportunity for observation came quickly.

“Isn’t that guy over there Lee Dang?”

“okay. “I heard you’re a manager at Ohsung Planning...”

“I didn’t know you had this kind of taste.”

Since it was a place where only people who knew each other gathered, even if I was wearing a mask, I was clearly noticeable to people I was meeting for the first time. Lee Jae-heon was not the only person who came to such an event for the first time, but because of the name value of the party and Lee Jae-heon’s known personality, the masked participants started whispering. Regardless of whether you are a writer or a sponsor.

Thanks to this, Seong Dae-young was able to recognize Lee Jae-heon in time.

‘...It’s a lot quieter than I thought.’

When I heard the story, I thought he was an idiot who was not worthy of his age, but when he actually attended the event, Lee Jae-heon was standing quietly without talking to anyone. Song In-myeong, who seemed to be acting as his guide, barely answered when he spoke first.

“....”

Perhaps because of the story he heard from Song In-myeong, Lee Jae-heon seemed a little anxious.

‘If that bastard dragged me by force, it could be possible.’

Neither of them could be said to have high self-esteem.

“No, it’s just...”

“It’s your first time, so you might be nervous. However, you don’t have to worry too much as it goes on without much difference from other galas.”

“Is that so.”

It was rare to find someone who was both smart and sacrificial. The instinct for survival is called selfishness. There were very few people who were good at hiding themselves but were actually good on the inside. The more skillful you are, the more likely you are to learn bad things, so at least Seong Dae-young has never seen a good person who is skillfully deceiving himself.

Seong Dae-young realized why Song In-myeong was so happy. I can’t help but feel good because I have this natural monument all to myself.

“You were with student Song In-myeong earlier.”

It’s unfortunate, but as Song In-myeong said in a previous phone call, Seong Dae-young also liked this kind of person.

People who are capable enough not to be easily victimized, but who cannot be affected by malice and walk a difficult path. People like this struggle desperately to protect what is precious to them. Don’t let go of the relationship.

‘...ah.’

I really don’t use men.

“I had no idea that student would have such a customer.”

“...Customers....”

“Are you very close with them?”

When I asked Lee Jae-heon while hiding his true feelings, he became lost in thought. As I remembered something, my clasped hands became stronger and a voice as rough as desert sand was heard, as if it had been like that from the beginning.

“...Yes, that’s right.”

It was a calm voice, but it was telling a lie.

“....”

“We are close.”

What and for whom are you lying?

‘...i envy you.’

For a moment, I thought I was jealous.

It would have died down quickly, if only because of my pride, but strangely enough, the feeling of envy would not go away. I couldn’t figure out how good of a person he was to be sacrificed by such a good person. Given Song In-myeong’s personality, he wouldn’t have taken a person of such great status hostage, but what’s the point?

“...okay.”

He looked at Lee Jae-heon, who was still not looking at him.

“I think the auction will begin soon. “Let’s go now.”

“...Go ahead.”

“It was fun talking to you.”

I didn’t try to show it, but I was nervous. I felt like if I stayed here any longer, I would easily cross the line and get angry. I didn’t understand why I was angry myself.

However, it was clear that Song In-myeong was annoyed as he approached Lee Jae-heon as if he had been waiting.

‘I don’t like it.’

it’s annoying.

Oh, I’m jealous.

* * *

Song In-myeong whispered, naturally sitting next to Lee Jae-heon.

“What did he do? Why is he so upset?”

“Provocation.”

“Hey, he’s talented.”

It was a voice that said it was so fun that it would kill me.

(Continued in the next part)