Lee Yoon-Ah's grip on the phone tightened as she listened to the voice on the other end. It was a voice she knew all too well - her handler, Director Kim.
"Director Kim, what do you want?" Lee Yoon-Ah asked, trying to keep her tone neutral.
"I want to know what's going on with you and Park Tae-Ho," Director Kim replied, his voice dripping with menace. "I hear you're getting close. Too close."
Lee Yoon-Ah's eyes flicked to Tae-Ho, who was watching her with a concerned expression. She knew she had to tread carefully.
"We're just working together, sir," she said, trying to downplay the situation.
Director Kim snorted. "Don't lie to me, Yoon-Ah. I know you too well. You're developing feelings for him, aren't you?"
Lee Yoon-Ah hesitated, unsure of how to respond.
Lee Yoon-Ah took a deep breath before responding, trying to choose her words carefully. "I'm just doing my job, sir," she said, trying to sound convincing.
Director Kim laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "Don't play dumb, Yoon-Ah. I know you're developing feelings for Tae-Ho. And that's a problem."
Lee Yoon-Ah's grip on the phone tightened, her mind racing. How did Director Kim know? And what did he plan to do about it?
"What do you want me to do, sir?" she asked, trying to keep her tone neutral.
"I want you to end it," Director Kim said, his voice firm. "End whatever is going on between you and Tae-Ho. Now."
Lee Yoon-Ah hesitated, unsure of what to do. She knew she couldn't disobey Director Kim's orders, but a part of her rebelled against the idea of giving up on Tae-Ho.
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The Guardian's Key
Mistério / SuspenseIn the depths of the Underworld, where shadows danced and darkness reigned, Park Tae-Oh stood at the edge of the abyss, his eyes fixed on the artifact that had haunted his dreams for centuries. The artifact, a glowing crystal of immense power, pulse...
