chapter 6 : ugh,why him again

A whole week passed.

The Kang family didn't contact them again after the engagement. Not even a single message.

Han Jihyun grinned to himself as he spun the engagement ring lazily on his finger.

"Maybe they realized I'm a disaster after all. This is good. A silent breakup is better than drama."

Feeling bold and free again, he sent a message to his friends.

"Yaa listen

Club tonight. Celebrate my freedom. Drinks on me"

The night came Han Jihyun back in his natural habitat: the VIP lounge of a loud, expensive club.

He wasn't even pretending to behave. Half drunk, dancing on the sofa like it was a stage, hair a mess, sunglasses indoors at midnight.

"Heyyy, I'm still rich! I'm engaged, but who cares? I'm sure he's going to reject me "

His friends laughed without much sincerity. They were used to this.

One leaned closer. "You really think they'll break it off?"

"They already did! No news is good news"

(Across the same club)

Kang Taewon sat quietly with his own circle.

He didn't knew his messy fiance is here .

"You look tense, Taewon. Come on, have a drink."

"I'm fine. Just one is enough."

But then his gaze landed on a familiar figure across VIP section.

"Han Jihyun"

Acting like a drunken mess. Again.

Taewon said nothing, just quietly watched from a distance.

As time passed, Jihyun got sloppier. Laughing loudly, stumbling between tables.

One old, sleazy Alpha took the chance to get close. Too close.

"Come with me, you little. I'll show you a better time."

"No thanks. I already have money. My dad's money. Same thing."

The Alpha still grabbed his wrist, trying to lead him subtly toward the back hallway.

Taewon stood up calmly, excused himself from his friends.

When he reached them, his voice was quiet but firm.

"Let go of him."

That old Alpha turned said" it's none of your business "

" l said let go of him "

The greasy Alpha turned. "Who the hell are"

One sharp punch. Straight to the face. The man hit the floor with a bloody nose.

Taewon didn't spare him a second glance.

He pulled Jihyun away with ease, supporting his drunk body with one arm.

"Let's go."

"Huh? Who're you? A waiter? No. You smell too expensive…"

The club manager came running, horrified.

"Mr. Kang, we sincerely apologize! Please allow us to handle this man"

"Make sure he never steps inside again."

"Of course, sir!"

Taewon politely nodded and left, half carrying Jihyun out to his car.

Inside the car, Jihyun rambled like a fool.

"You're so nice, stranger y.. you didn't even steal my wallet. Not like others I like honest people and Do you know I.. I wanna open a pancake shop? Pancakes are loyal. Unlike family. They treat me so badly they wanna ruin my life . I don't like studying. I don't like working. I have money. But.. but hummmm"

Taewon drove silently.

"You're quiet I like that. My friends talk too much. I should pay you to listen to my thoughts you know I'm brilliant, you know. I have ideas. Stocks. Pancakes. Maybe a cat café. Or hmm… I forgot the rest."

Still, Taewon said nothing.

"You're very good at this. Driving, I mean. My brother drives like he's trying to kill me. Oh, right you know I'm engaged to someone tall I think but it doesn't matter anymore .cause he's going to reject me i know "

When they arrived at the Han family mansion, Mrs. Han answered the door.

The sight of the Kang heir politely holding her drunk son nearly gave her a heart attack.

"Chairman Kang's son we're deeply sorry"

"No need to apologize, auntie. He was drunk. I thought it better to bring him home safely."

Chairman Han arrived, equally mortified.

"Thank you. Truly. We weren't aware he was still going out like this."

"It's alright. May I help bring him upstairs? He seems unsteady."

"Ohh,huh ,Ah… yes, of course. This way."

Mrs. Han led him up to Jihyun's room. Taewon gently helped lay him down, fixed the blanket properly.

"You're very considerate," Mrs. Han said softly, watching.

"He's part of my responsibility now."

When Taewon left the room, Chairman Han waited at the stairs.

"Thank you, son. I hope this hasn't troubled you too much."

"Not at all. Have a good night."

"You too. Please, drive safe."

Polite bows exchanged. Taewon left calmly.

Upstairs, Jihyun mumbled into his pillow.

" such a nice person. someone should marry you"