RICH SEX

Chapter 23

NOTE:

SAME DAY (~~~)

DIFFERENT DAY (❈❈❈)

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"Sammy, I keep telling you. You don't have to ask me for permission to collaborate with Stray Kids. Me and Chan are cool now, so it's perfectly fine" YN explained again to Sam. "I know, but knowing that you two stopped talking for a while, I just wanted to make sure that you wouldn't get upset with me because of it" Sam said. YN reassured Sammy, "Even if I were upset, I would never strip you of the opportunity to better yourself as an artist and branch out to other things outside of our group. You'll never have to worry about something like that. Although I do appreciate you caring about my feelings." She then pulled Sammy into a warm hug.

As they embraced, YN continued, "Sammy, my past issues with Chan are just that - in the past. We've both grown and moved past it. I genuinely want what's best for you, and if collaborating with Stray Kids is an opportunity that will help you grow as an artist, then I fully and wholeheartedly support it."

Sammy, feeling the sincerity in YN's words, felt a sense of relief wash over her. "Thank you, YN. Your support means the world to me. I just didn't want to cause any tension or make things awkward within our group."

YN smiled warmly at Sammy. "You're my sister and a valued member of our group, and your happiness and success are important to us. We're a team, and we should always support each other's individual endeavors."

Sammy nodded, feeling a renewed sense of confidence. "Okay. I'll represent us well."

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"Honestly, hyung, I swear the studio can't possibly be any more organized," Felix assured Chan as he quickly straightened up the area.

"I understand, I just... I want everything to be flawless," Chan replied, readjusting the cushions on the sofa.

"But hyung, it's just Sammy Sunbaenim. I thought you two were already friends," Felix questioned, giving him a curious glance.

"We are, but it's been so long since we last saw each other. The only time we spoke was when Sana and I pretended to be in a relationship, and she called to scold me for hurting YN. I just don't want it to seem disrespectful to ask her for a collaboration without making sure everything is perfect," Chan explained.

"If you're friends with Sammy, then I'm sure she knows the real you," Felix reassured him.

"She only knows a small part of me. YN knows the true, unfiltered, and authentic me. So I always feel the need to make a good impression," Chan admitted, trying to calm his nerves.

Felix nodded in understanding, realizing the significance of Chan's words. He knew that Chan valued authenticity and genuine connections, so it made sense that he wanted to present himself in the best possible light to an old friend.

"But hyung, you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not. Sammy will appreciate you for who you truly are," Felix said, placing a comforting hand on Chan's shoulder.

Chan sighed, grateful for Felix's support. "I know, Felix. It's just that I've always had this fear of letting people down, especially those I care about. I want to show Sammy that I'm serious about this collaboration and that I respect her talent. I also don't want it to seem like I'm using this as a way to reconnect with YN because we've moved past that."