An Unwanted Encounter

‘So letting me into his house was just because he wanted to at least hear me out.’

The excitement I’d felt cooled instantly.

It made sense.

If someone had tormented you endlessly and then suddenly showed up apologizing, you’d doubt them too.

“I don’t have any other motive. I really just came to apologize. You’re recording this, right? If I break my promise, I’ll lose everything I own—why would I lie?”

I spoke more calmly now, but instead, Seo Eunsu looked at me with even greater suspicion.

“That’s not something I’d expect to hear from someone who tried to kidnap me. Stealing a phone is easier than kidnapping a person, isn’t it?”

‘Ugh…’

With his arms crossed, Seo Eunsu’s distrust was obvious.

I understood.

And I cursed the real Seong Chanyeong.

‘Damn that bastard. No wonder the secretary jumped straight to kidnapping when I called.’

As a law-abiding civilian, I could never understand Chanyeong.

Just how badly had he behaved for even someone as kind as Seo Eunsu to react like this?

Seriously…

“Did you open the envelope inside the flower basket?”

I pointed to the extravagant bouquet shoved to the side.

Seo Eunsu nodded.

Then, looking slightly creeped out, he said,

“No. Not yet. And… stop using polite speech. Hearing that from you is honestly scary.”

Yeah… speaking politely really didn’t suit Chanyeong.

I thought it was appropriate for apologizing, but apparently not.

“Hmm… alright. I’ll speak casually then. But you can drop the formalities with me too. We’re the same age, right?”

In the story, Chanyeong and Seo Eunsu were the same age and even classmates once.

That’s why I said it.

But of course, it got rejected.

“I’ll keep speaking like this. This is how we’ve always talked.”

“…Do whatever you’re comfortable with, then.”

Seo Eunsu still watched me warily, like a cat with its fur standing on end.

He clearly didn’t want to give me anything I could use against him later.

‘…That kinda hurts.’

Here, Seong Chanyeong wasn’t welcome anywhere.

It was his own fault, sure.

But now that I was him, it felt lonely.

‘Let’s just hurry up and go farm. I’ll live peacefully on my own.’

Reaffirming my farming dream, I pointed at the bouquet again.

“There’s a written pledge in there saying I won’t come near you again.”

“…There is.”

“I even had it notarized through a lawyer, so it has legal effect. You don’t have to worry about me breaking it.”

Before coming here, I’d checked the contact list.

There was even someone saved as “Underling (Lawyer).”

I called them and got the document notarized quickly.

‘Time to drive the final nail in.’

I even handed him a journalist’s business card.

“What’s this?”

“If I break my promise, take that document and contact this reporter. They’re trustworthy—they’ll help you.”

In the original story, this reporter exposed the Seong Group’s downfall and revealed Chanyeong’s true nature.

If Seo Eunsu reached out, they’d definitely listen.

‘Not that I’ll ever approach him again unless I lose my mind.’

Everything I did was just to make him trust me.

To accept my apology.

“……”

Seo Eunsu fell silent.

I could tell he was wavering.

So I apologized again.

“I’m sorry.”

“What?”

“Seo Eunsu, I’m sorry for everything I’ve done to you.”

I bowed deeply, like I was begging.

Seo Eunsu looked flustered and pulled me up.

He seemed genuinely confused.

“I don’t know what caused this change… and I still find it hard to trust you, but… fine. You’ve gone this far, so I’ll accept your apology.”

“R-really?”

For a moment, it looked like light was shining behind him.

Our angelic main character—his heart really was huge.

Thank you, thank you!

“You don’t seem to be lying, and your apology feels sincere… plus, you’ve given me a way to deal with it if you break your promise.”

That last part probably mattered the most, but I didn’t care.

He accepted my apology—that was enough.

‘Now I just have to avoid the male leads and I’m set!’

I could barely hold back my grin.

“Of course. If I ever show up in front of you again, feel free to sue me immediately.”

“I don’t have money for that.”

Seo Eunsu frowned, then seemed to realize something and muttered,

“…But if you break your promise, I’ll find a way to get revenge.”

For a brief moment, a cold aura flickered across his angelic face.

That alone gave me chills.

I’m a law-abiding citizen, okay?

Promises are meant to be kept.

“If I break it, I’ll cover the legal fees.”

Since that would never happen, I could say it freely.

After today, I had zero intention of seeing him again.

Unless he came looking for me.

‘But that’s not happening.’

So I had nothing to lose.

Seo Eunsu looked at me like I was some kind of anomaly, then gave up trying to understand and said,

“If you’re done, you can leave now.”

“Got it.”

To him, Seong Chanyeong was someone he never wanted to see again.

Honestly, I felt the same.

So I put on my shoes and headed out immediately.

“Oh, and the compensation is in the envelope—make sure you take it! No refunds!”

“Wait, I don’t really want to accept this kind of—”

“Once I give it, taking it back is cheap! We agreed I won’t come back, so just use it however you want!”

When he tried to return the money,

I refused by running away.

Thankfully, the elevator arrived before he could follow.

I moved farther away just in case and called a taxi.

“Huff… huff… he won’t chase me this far, right?”

Even though I’d run to escape,

It felt refreshing to sprint like that.

Chanyeong’s body was stronger than I expected.

‘My old body couldn’t handle that.’

With the Seo Eunsu situation resolved,

I felt like everything might actually work out.

Just as I was about to call a taxi—

A shadow fell over me.

At first, I thought it was a passerby.

But the moment I reached for my phone,

My wrist was suddenly grabbed.

And I came face to face with an angry man.

‘That hurts!’

His grip was so strong it felt like it would bruise instantly.

Just as I was about to yell—

“What the hell do you think you’re—”

“What are you doing here? What did you come to do to Seo Eunsu this time, Seong Chanyeong?”

Good thing I didn’t blurt out who the hell are you, you psycho.

A ridiculously handsome man,

Already familiar with Chanyeong,

Radiating angry alpha pheromones,

And bringing up Seo Eunsu while clearly wanting to beat me up—

There was only one answer.

‘This guy… he’s one of the male leads.’

A wave of exhaustion hit me.

Where do I even start explaining this one?

I should’ve brought extra written pledges for the male leads too.

‘But seriously… which one is he?’

The man gripping my wrist had sharp features and dark hair partially brushed back.

A classic cold, handsome type.

Tall, broad, dressed in a three-piece suit—intimidating as hell.

“Answer me, Seong Chanyeong. What business do you have with Seo Eunsu?”

I came to apologize, idiot.

But with that tone, I didn’t even feel like answering.

His attitude triggered my inner moral compass.

Even if Chanyeong was trash,

You don’t just grab someone like this.

‘He looks like a corporate director straight out of a drama… who was he again?’