Final decision

Xiao Xun fidgeted under Ki Seojin's intense gaze, his bravado crumbling faster than a stale cookie. "I, uh...well," he stammered, avoiding eye contact. Luckily for him, the original owner had a certain sense of shame, as long as he steered the conversation in the right direction Ki Seojin would never find out about his dark past.

Seeing Song Eun-kyung's discomfort, a sliver of suspicion snaked its way into Ki Seojin's mind. This wasn't just about wanting a career boost. There was something more, something Xiao Xun wasn't telling him. But what?

"Look," Ki Seojin said, softening his tone slightly, "it's clear Zimpan holds some significance for you beyond a simple agency. You don't have to tell me everything, but is there something I should know? Some reason you shouldn't sign with them?"