Geon greeted them with joy, grabbing the hands of Yoonjung and Jinyeon as he approached. His face was filled with a happy smile as he pulled them toward the sofa, but he stopped in his tracks when he saw Soojeong.
"Who are you?"
Soojeong, determined to achieve her goal, greeted them with her most beautiful and seductive smile, accentuating it with alluring gestures.
"Hello, Kay. I am Soojeong, the leader of the Korean girl group ATP."
Though ATP was fairly popular in Korea, it was understandable that someone might not know what ATP was, so Soojeong mentioned the group's name simply to emphasize that she was a musician. However, Geon's response was unexpectedly knowledgeable.
"Ah, ATP, the one that sang 'Don't Come Back'?"
Soojeong was startled and her eyes widened in surprise. She couldn't believe that a musician of Geon's caliber would know not only the name of a Korean girl group but also the title of their song.
"Ah... yes, that's right. You know it?"
"Ha ha, I've heard that song. Welcome, come this way."
Though there were seven people in the group, the large sofa still had plenty of room. As they ate the lunchboxes that Shizuka had brought, Geon listened to Snap explain the situation and cheerfully topped Yoonjung and Jinyeon's rice with fried shrimp.
"We've said this before, but it's funny, we thought it was a small connection, but it turned out to be a significant one, didn’t it?"
Seeing Geon's beautiful smile, Yoonjung and Jinyeon twisted their bodies, enchanted and momentarily forgetting their purpose.
"Hehe, yes, brother."
"Brother, your place is so cool. I’m jealous."
Soojeong too received some side dishes from Geon, who then looked around and asked,
"Want to have a look?"
"Yes!!"
"Yes, brother!!"
"Alright, everyone's eating, I'll show the kids around."
As Geon stood up from his seat, Yoonjung and Jinyeon quickly followed him. Soojeong, putting down her chopsticks, also followed as Shizuka looked displeasedly at Snap, who was stuffing his mouth with food as if he was a pig.
"Chi... I packed that for Kay to eat…"
Unaware of Shizuka's feelings, Geon showed the idols around the recording studio, the controller room, and the kitchen. While explaining various things, Geon stood at the control box and pointed to a cabinet filled with CDs.
"This is where I work, and where I keep the music I refer to."
Yoonjung, looking dazed, reached out and pulled out a CD. She was so shocked that her hands trembled as she spoke in a quivering voice.
"This is... our CD, isn’t it?"
Taking the CD from Yoonjung's hand, Geon brightened up and said,
"Black Girls? Yoonjung, you were with Black Girls? Wow, I didn't know that. The title track was 'Like the Last Song,' right? It was a good song."
Standing next to a stunned Yoonjung, Jinyeon exclaimed in surprise as she pulled out another CD.
"I have one too!!"
Geon received Jinyeon's CD with a bright smile.
"B to C was Jinyeon’s group? 'The Laughing Man' was a good song."
"Kyaaak!! Brother, did you really listen to our song?"
"Of course, I've heard it. You know this song, don’t you?"
In front of Yoonjung, Jinyeon, and Soojeong, Geon took a moment to catch his breath before he began to sing.
I hated your smiling face.
I hated the calm face you had while telling me about the breakup.
Please don’t tell me you’re leaving while smiling.
Please don’t look so calm.
Hearing Geon's voice comfortably hit the climax of the song without changing the key, the three women were instantly mesmerized.
Captivated by Geon’s beautiful voice, Yoonjung and Jinyeon brought their hands to their chests, their expressions dreamy. Geon, seeing this, gently touched their heads and said,
"Shall we go to the recording studio now?"
The three moved ahead to the recording studio, and Soojeong, left behind, quietly observed the CDs inserted in the bookshelf in the study.
Her eyes caught sight of both albums released by her group ATP so far.
Touched momentarily, Soojeong shook her head vigorously to snap out of it and followed the three into the recording studio.
Inside the studio, the guitars that Geon was only seen playing on broadcasts were laid out, and Yoonjung
and Jinyeon, unable to even touch the guitars, screamed in excitement.
"Kyak, brother, is this the famous Haku? The White Falcon model!"
"Yes, that’s right. This guy is Haku."
"Kyaa, such a beautiful guitar. Is it expensive?"
"Um... not really expensive, but it's pricier than what students can afford."
As they looked around the studio, Jinyeon screamed again.
"Aaak!! Yoonjung, look at this! All the limited models of The Lake are here!"
"Where, where!!"
Seeing all the models produced by Arthur's company displayed on the wall in the studio, Yoonjung and Jinyeon showed envy. This was something that even Soojeong couldn't help but envy, as the limited models of The Lake were as hard to find as stars in the sky.
Proudly, Geon looked out of the studio at Shizuka's distressed expression and said,
"If we delay any longer, Snap might finish all the lunchboxes. Snap is crazy about Shizuka’s lunchboxes, let's go eat now."
As the four returned, a relieved sigh escaped Shizuka, who smiled at Geon. Snap, Neminem, and Shizuka, already acquainted with Yoonjung and Jinyeon, engaged them in conversation, and soon Yoonjung and Jinyeon were happily chatting, forgetting the purpose of their visit.
After the meal, Snap and Neminem stood up after having tea.
"I need to work, so I’ll be going. It was nice seeing you, Yoonjung, Jinyeon. Shizuka, thanks for the lunch."
Shizuka also stood up, packing the lunchbox.
"I have something to record too. Let's go together."
As everyone prepared to leave, it seemed funny that only they would remain behind, so Soojeong, Jinyeon, and Yoonjung also stood up.
Snap, Neminem, and Shizuka took the elevator down first, while Yoonjung, Jinyeon, and Soojeong waited for their turn at the elevator. Seeing Geon come out to see them off, Soojeong hinted at Yoonjung and Jinyeon and then started rummaging through her bag casually.
"Oh my, where did it go?"
Seeing Soojeong searching her bag, Geon asked.
"What's wrong, did you lose something?"
Soojeong continued to search her bag.
"I had put a necklace my mom gave me in my bag, but it seems to have fallen out."
"Your mother's necklace? That must be important... What will you do, do you want to go in and look for it?"
"Yes, I'm sorry. Yoonjung, Jinyeon. Just wait here a moment."
As Soojeong and Geon headed back inside, Yoonjung suddenly remembered their purpose and sent an anxious look.
Jinyeon held Yoonjung's hand and shook her head.
"Nothing will happen."
About five minutes after Soojeong and Geon entered the room, the tension between Yoonjung and Jinyeon was at its peak when the elevator stopped on Kay’s floor, and Clara stepped out and saw the two.
"Why are you still here, where’s Soojeong?"
"Ah... um, she lost something and is inside..."
Clang!!! Kyaaaak!!!
Suddenly, a scream and a loud noise startled Clara, who almost threw her chart as she ran down the hallway.
Since Geon was a flagship artist of Fantagio, he needed to be protected from any danger, and Clara’s expression contorted as if she had seen a ghost.
Reacting slower than usual today, she kicked the automatic door before it was fully open and shoved her way inside, her face hardening as she saw the scene inside.
Shocked, she stood in front of the sofa where Geon was standing and Soojeong, who was half-lying on the sofa with her top torn and her underwear exposed, was crying. A flower pot that had been on the windowsill was broken and soil was scattered on the floor. Clara stood speechless for a while, trying to understand the situation.
Pulling up her torn clothes to cover her chest, Soojeong burst into loud sobs, and Yoonjung and Jinyeon also entered the room with their mouths agape.
After a moment, Clara asked Geon.
"Kay... What happened here?"
Geon looked perplexed.
"I was just looking for the necklace when suddenly Soojeong..."
Soojeong snapped her head up with a vicious look. Her mascara smeared by her tears, making her face look even more sinister, she shouted.
"No! I was bending over looking for the necklace when Kay tried to assault me!"
Clara exclaimed in shock.
"What do you mean, that can
't be!"
Although her mouth said she couldn't believe it, Clara’s eyes were already looking at Geon.
Geon, still looking dumbfounded at Soojeong, said,
"No... what are you talking about, Soojeong..."
"You tried to assault me! Aaaaah!!!"
Soojeong cried out while also scanning the room for CCTV cameras. She had checked before but was meticulous enough to check again.
"Absolutely not! I won't just let this go! This was not just harassment, it was attempted rape!"
Clara sat down next to Soojeong, patting her back.
"Okay, Soojeong, calm down and change your clothes, come this way."
Although Clara was offering comfort, the torn clothes were an important piece of evidence, causing Soojeong to thrash about.
"Let go! You're all in this together, I can't just let this slide!"
Soojeong, sobbing, pulled out her phone and called Team Leader Lee.
"Waaah, Team Leader, it's me, sniffle. Please come to Kay’s floor quickly. I was almost raped, sob, sob."
Team Leader Lee, who had been briefed beforehand, roared loudly. Even Clara, sitting next to him, could hear Team Leader Lee’s shouting, realizing the seriousness of the situation as Clara quickly picked up the phone to connect with Lynn.
As she spoke to Lynn, the elevator made a thunderous noise as it opened and Team Leader Lee entered the room with an enraged expression, pointing his finger at Geon.
"You! Just because you're Kay you think you can do anything? Trying to rape a girl?!"
Geon, still not fully understanding the situation, stepped back.
"No... that's not what happened..."
Not expecting an answer from Geon, Team Leader Lee shouted at Clara, who was still on the phone.
"Call the reporters right now! I can’t just let this slide, does being a big agency mean you can do anything?!!"
"Please, calm down. I’m currently talking to the director."
Team Leader Lee, seeing Soojeong’s distressed look, fumed and pointed at Geon.
"You dare do this to our singer? Just wait and see what I’ll do!"
A flustered Geon looked at Soojeong and said,
"No... I didn’t do anything..."
Soojeong glared venomously at Geon, leaving him speechless. Yoonjung and Jinyeon, frightened, watched as Team Leader Lee and Soojeong alternately shouted. After a while, Clara stood up after finishing her call.
"Team Leader Lee. Let's go to Director Son Lin’s office on the 5th floor. Soojeong and the two of you stay here, and Kay, you come along."
Team Leader Lee rolled up his sleeves and led the way.
"Alright, let's go! We need to talk to the person in charge! You two stay here!"
After Team Leader Lee, Clara, and Geon had all left, Soojeong, who had been sobbing with her head down, suddenly changed to an expressionless face.
Leaving her torn clothes as they were, her white underwear clearly visible, she crossed her legs and smiled as she folded her arms and spoke to the two.
"Sit down, what are you doing?"
Yoonjung and Jinyeon hesitated before sitting down, and Soojeong smiled as she spoke.
"No matter how much I tried to seduce him, he wouldn’t bite. I pretended to be looking under the sofa and even showed him my underwear. What can I do? I had to tear my clothes, scream, and knock over the flower pot to put on a show. Hehe."
Yoonjung looked angry, and Jinyeon also spoke with a furious expression.
"Sister, this is too much, isn’t it? This is a crime."
"Hehe, so what? There’s no CCTV here. What I say becomes the truth. Even if it ends with no charges, just the fact that this news gets out is a big blow to him, and he’ll have to meet our demands."
"Sister!! This really isn’t right!"
"Hehe, just shut up and watch. I’ll handle everything."
Yoonjung and Jinyeon could not hide their angry expressions as they glared at Soojeong, who was nonchalantly whistling.
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