Chapter 28 | S1: Reawakening

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Sunghoon's POV

The stylists fluttered around me, adjusting the collar of the suit and fussing over the placement of a few strands of hair. As I sat in the chair scrolling through my phone, my eyes caught the headline on a fashion magazine article.

Sunghoon's Surprise Departure from StarStyle Shocks Fans.

In an unexpected turn of events, popular model Sunghoon has bid farewell to StarStyle, one of the fashion industry's leading agencies

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In an unexpected turn of events, popular model Sunghoon has bid farewell to StarStyle, one of the fashion industry's leading agencies. The news has sent ripples through the fashion world, leaving fans and industry insiders in shock. Sunghoon, known for his striking looks and unparalleled modeling skills...Read more.

I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for leaving without a proper explanation, but I knew it was necessary for my safety.

Jungwon entered the room, a charismatic smile on his face. "Looking sharp, Sunghoon. Ready for the fun?"

I nodded, trying to push aside the unease that lingered. Together, we walked down a dimly lit hallway, the click of our shoes echoing against the walls. The heavy door swung open, revealing a room filled with business operators who Jungwon said, was eager to meet me.

Jungwon led me to the center of attention, where I received nods of acknowledgment and polite applause. As I exchanged pleasantries with the group, the conversation shifted to StarStyle and, inevitably, to the owner of the company, Heeseung.

One of the operators, a man with a sharp gaze, commented, "We heard you recently severed ties with StarStyle. What prompted this decision?"

I maintained a composed smile. "It was a personal and strategic move. I'm excited to explore new opportunities and collaborations." I didn't expect to make use of Jungwon's professional speech tutoring.

Jungwon interjected smoothly, "Sunghoon is here to bring a fresh perspective to our projects. His artistic vision aligns perfectly with our future endeavors."

The operators began complimenting me on my talent, looks, and charm, subtly comparing me to Heeseung. I navigated the conversation carefully, acknowledging the praise while avoiding direct mention of Heeseung. It was clear that Jungwon's plan involved leveraging my popularity and talents to both challenge and overshadow Heeseung.

As the conversation progressed, one operator remarked, "StarStyle has seen better days since Lee Heeseung took over. It was refreshing to see someone like you stepping into the spotlight."

I offered a diplomatic response, "I believe in focusing on the future and the potential for positive change in the industry."

Jungwon seized the opportunity to highlight the contrast. "Sunghoon represents innovation and a departure from outdated practices. We're here to revolutionize the industry together."

In a sleek boardroom, surrounded by serious-faced business negotiators, I found myself caught in a web of plans that transcended the fashion world. These men, led by Yang Jungwon, had an intricate strategy to bring down none other than Heeseung, the notorious mafia boss.

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