Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Ethan is escorted by Soo-Jin to meet his father, Kang-Dae, who presents him with an ultimatum: sign the engagement contract by tomorrow noon or be cut off completely, with Nelly blacklisted from ever working again. Ethan buys one more day by promising to sign, then sends a desperate text to Nelly asking to meet again.
The midday sun was harsh as Ethan followed Soo-Jin out of the coffee shop. She walked to a sleek black sedan parked at the curb, its engine already running. A chauffeur stood by the rear door, holding it open.
“Get in,” Soo-Jin said, not looking back.
Ethan’s cane tapped the pavement once—a reflex from weeks of pretending. He tossed it into the backseat and slid in after her. The door closed with a solid thud, sealing them in leather-scented silence.
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