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13 - Heart vs Duty

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𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓'𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆:

Jennie suddenly realized she was back in the Kim mansion, the room she had grown up in. It was the most beautiful one in the house—her own childhood haven. A sense of unease crept over her as she quickly got out of bed, the situation with Tyuzu still fresh in her mind.

Before she could fully collect herself, a knock came at the door. Both Jennie and Tyuzu looked toward it. A maid entered, bowing slightly before speaking, "Young mistress, the master is asking for you."

Jennie’s brows furrowed, but she nodded. "Alright, tell him I’ll be there soon."

As the maid left, Jennie muttered to herself, "This is definitely Dad’s doing... that driver is so getting fired."

Without even sparing Tyuzu another glance, Jennie headed straight for the bathroom. Tyuzu, as far as Jennie was concerned, was as good as invisible.

In the bathroom, Jennie stared at herself in the mirror for a moment, her eyes catching sight of her lips—a reminder of the kiss she never wanted. With a deep sigh, she grabbed her toothbrush, squeezed some toothpaste onto it, and began brushing her teeth, trying to scrub away the frustration lingering in her mind.

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Jennie stepped out of the shower, feeling a sense of relief now that Tyuzu was no longer in the room. She opened her closet, where everything was neatly arranged, and quickly selected a simple yet stylish outfit: a black blazer, plain black t-shirt, classic blue jeans, and white sneakers. She added a pair of diamond studs and grabbed a sleek, cream-colored handbag. Finishing off the look with sunglasses, Jennie glanced at the mirror, appreciating the effortlessly chic appearance before preparing to head out.

Before leaving, Jennie picked up her phone from the nightstand and dialed Seulgi. After a few rings, Seulgi answered, her voice groggy from being woken up so early.

"Yeah, Jen? Why are you calling so early?" Seulgi mumbled, clearly not expecting a call at this hour.

Jennie took a deep breath, pushing away the thoughts that clouded her mind. She greeted Seulgi calmly.

"Good morning, Seul. I'm back in Korea," Jennie said, her voice steady.

Seulgi, still waking up, blinked in surprise. "Oh, you're back? That’s... unexpected."

"Yeah, I just got in. Listen, can you and Irene come to my penthouse? I need to talk to you both about something," Jennie requested, keeping her tone serious.

Seulgi, sensing the urgency in Jennie's voice, didn't hesitate. "Of course. We'll be there soon. Everything okay, though?"

Jennie paused for a moment before replying. "We'll talk when you get here."

Seulgi, now fully awake, responded quickly, "Okay, Jennie. We'll be there in two hours."

"Thanks, Seul," Jennie said softly before ending the call.

She set the phone down and looked at her reflection one last time, taking a moment to steady herself. There was a lot on her mind.

Just then, there was another knock at the door. Jennie glanced over, rolling her eyes when she saw Tyuzu standing there, her expression annoyingly cheerful.

Tyuzu leaned against the doorframe, a playful grin on her face. “Hey, handsome! Breakfast is ready, and guess what? Uncle, Aunt, and I are all eagerly waiting for the star of the show!”