Rain fell heavily across the silent street, washing away the noise of the city. Seo Seong stood under a dim streetlight, her expression calm, almost unreadable. Her simple clothes made her look ordinary, but her posture carried quiet confidence.
A black car stopped nearby.
Sincho stepped out.
Cold eyes. Perfect posture. Power in every step.
He noticed her immediately.
"Seo Seong?" he asked.
She looked at him, unfazed. "Yes."
"I have a proposal."
She tilted her head slightly. "Go on."
"Be my girlfriend."
Silence filled the air.
Seo Seong stared at him for a moment, then gave a faint smile. "You're direct."
"I don't like wasting time."
"And what do you want from me?"
"A contract relationship. Six months."
"And in return?"
"Anything you need."
She looked at him carefully. Money didn't impress her. It never had.
But freedom… independence… that mattered.
"Six months," she repeated.
"No emotions," Sincho added.
She smiled slightly. "That's impossible."
"Try."
After a pause, she extended her hand.
"Deal."
Sincho shook it.
Neither of them knew… this deal would change everything.