His parents might be troubled, but Kang Chan felt at ease—relieved, even, now that he had revealed what he had been hiding.

He was sitting at his desk when he got a text message from Kim Mi-Young.

They talked for about 10 minutes, then decided to see each other for a moment on Monday evening.

‘I have to go to D.I.’s office tomorrow.’

Kang Chan was already planning on asking Michelle if there was a way to take care of the favors that were asked of Yoo Hye-Sook once he had met with her.

He was still full.

‘What’s this guy doing?’

Kang Chan remembered Seok Kang-Ho, but he thought the latter could just be spending time with his family after moving.

Kang Chan looked at his bed and thought of lying on it, but…

Buzz— Buzz—Buzz—. Buzz— Buzz—Buzz—.

It was Seok Kang-Ho.

“Hello?”

- What are you up to?

“Just loafing around.”

- Let’s go and have a cup of tea without worry.

They burst out laughing.

- Please come out now.

“Alright.”

Kang Chan changed into casual attire.

***

The Juliana Hotel, which was near...