Walls of hate

f the black car that had picked him up from his modest apartment, the enormity of what he was about to do hit him all ov

d off the marble pillars and the sprawling front garden, a stark contrast to the coldness he

s back. He was the same man who had escorted him to Jeon's study th

as instructed me to show you to y

hand. He followed him through the grand entrance, the sound of his shoes echoing in the vast foyer. The walls were lined w

avish, extravagant, and filled with secrets. And now, he was expected to live in it as though he belonged.

Finally, they arrived at a grand staircase, which the butler began to ascend without a wo

l have access to the entire mansion, of course, but this wing is reserved for you and Mr. Jeon. S

asn't used to this kind of treatment, and he doubted he ever would be. But this was

allway and opened it with a small flourish. "This will be

apartment. A king-sized bed, draped in luxurious linens, dominated the center of the space. The floor-to-ceiling windows

of place i

he butler said, bowing slightly befo

alked over to the window, staring out at the perfectly manicured lawns and the rows of hedges that

n yet. Not since the co

led with empty spaces. Would he and Jeon barely interact, only appearing in public together when

tler entering once again, this time with his suitcase. He placed it carefu

the edge of the bed, burying his face in

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g his clothes in the enormous walk-in closet. He had just finished when th

njin called, s

expression was as unreadable as ever, but his presence filled the room instantly. Hyunji

asked, his voice c

keep his gaze steady. "Yes

ugh he expected no less. "Goo

nd. Was he supposed to thank Jeon? Show gratitude for the l

tone businesslike. "A press release will go out in the morning, follow

ch twisted. "En

cold. "Yes. It's important for our cover. You'll need to get u

signing the contract-he had to play the part. He had to stand by Jeon's side and pretend to be someone he wasn'

elming as he loomed over Hyunjin. "Don't

the way his heart raced in his chest. "I'

humorless smile. "You'll learn

e for doubt. Jeon expected him to fall in line, to play the role perfectly. But the weight of it all

ving Hyunjin's. "Get some rest. Tomor

left the room, the door

y finally catching up to him. Tomorrow, the world would

was no tur