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“Did you think I wouldn’t find out?”

“About what?” I ask

“Your little A we’ve worked so hard to accomplish”

“What?”

“This is how it starts They pretend to be your friend Gain your trust and exploit you Do you remember what happened before?”

Sha”

“Because you’re such a great judge of character now? Huh? I keep you safe I uide you How can I do that if you no longer stick to the script I create, huh?” He kicks my shin, and I wince and duck my head

“We’re friends” I grit s a bit of joy to every day I don’t want to go without that

“For now” Sang scowls “I have plans for you and Jiwoo”

“What are you talking about?” This is the first time I’ve heard of this new scheme

“The fans want to see you together We need to give them that”

“No I don’t feel that way about her” I shake my head She’s like a sister at best

“No one is asking you to We ether for non-work-related things The fans will draw their own conclusions”

“Why do we need to do that?”

“To keep them interested” He tsks “This will sell”