Chapter 271 - Dancing With The Devils (2/2)

”Just business?” Yeo Ri whimpered, looking seemingly disappointed by his words. She pouted, looking away as if to hide her dissatisfaction.

Woo Jin, noticing her reaction, could not help but grin. He had done his research—before she was scouted by Hope Entertainment, she was only a normal girl. A fragile, naive girl who had spent some time in a hospital due to an injury and some psychological issues, and before that, she had lived a life of poverty. Certainly, a rich and handsome man like him showing an interest her would seem like the beginning of a Cinderella story. It would be so easy to manipulate her—if only her d*mned manager wasn't around. He wondered what went through the agency's head when they hired the b*tch. Couldn't they have gotten someone more malleable?

”Well, I won't bother you anymore.” He took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to her, ”This is my number. Call me whenever you want—I'll be waiting.” Woo Jin flashed a charming smile, inducing the girl to flush a deep red colour, then bade his farewell.

Once he was out of sight, Yeo Ri's expression returned to normal. ”Dumb*ss,” she muttered under her breath.

Her legs were killing her and it was only now that she could finally sit down. There wasn't much time left until the next scene either, thanks to the b*stard who took so much of her time.

”Don't get too close to him, miss. He seems shady.”

Yeo Ri scoffed as she closed her eyes. ”Tell me something I don't know. Did you find some dirt on him?”

”Not yet. His records are clean, but I doubt it's the truth. The team is trying to hack into his personal accounts as we speak. It's taking quite a while since he's pretty good at covering his tracks.”

”How do you know he has dirt?” Yeo Ri sighed. It was annoying when she was on the more vulnerable side.

”He's a chaebol—I just know it,” Secretary Kwon replied firmly. He himself had some dark history and he barely counted as a rich second-generation. A rich third-generation? He was probably swimming in unreported crimes. He didn't want to generalise, but a good-looking, rich guy showing interest in a minor? That was already a big ol' red flag. Not even Kwon Tae Yang could proudly say that he was on Yeo Ri's side without any hidden intentions.

”It's really about time to amp up the security...”

”Shut it.”

”Yes, miss...”

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Woo Jin pulled out his phone and dialled a familiar number.

”Get some guys together. I have a job for you,” he says to the receiver without any greetings.

”Anything for you, sir,” the person replied.

The corner of his lips warped into a twisted smile.

It was finally time to make a move.