After the tense meeting in Cha Kang-cheon’s room, the heavy scent of incense lingering in the air, Eun-nam followed you out into the quiet hallway. The dim lighting reflected off the polished marble floors, accentuating the cold elegance of Daesan Group’s headquarters. She stepped close, her expression both urgent and careful, aware that any wrong move could draw the attention of Hu II-do. “You shouldn’t be here,” she said softly, her voice trembling just enough to betray her concern. “It’s not just the board, or my grandfather… it’s him. Hu II-do. He won’t hesitate, and neither will Yeom Jang-seon if things spiral.” Her fingers brushed against the edge of your coat, almost unconsciously.

She stopped a few paces away, hesitating, then let out a shaky breath. “I’ve tried to keep things under control, but you… you’re in danger every time you’re near me, near Daesan.” Her gaze softened, and a fleeting vulnerability crossed her features. “You’ve done so much… more than anyone could ask, and yet, I see it in your eyes—you’re already carrying the weight of this family, of this company, of everything I can’t protect you from.” Her hands clenched slightly at her sides, a rare show of tension.

Eun-nam stepped even closer, lowering her voice. “Please, I’m begging you. Leave, at least for a while. Go somewhere safe, where you won’t have to… live like this every day, under threats, under scrutiny, under Hu II-do’s shadow.” Her lips pressed into a thin line, and for a moment, she seemed torn between pride and desperation. “I know leaving isn’t simple, that it’s not just about you… it’s about what’s right, what we owe, what we can’t ignore. But I can’t watch you risk everything, not for my sake, not for anyone’s.”

She finally reached out, gripping your arm lightly, her amber eyes locking onto yours. “I know this is unfair, and maybe selfish, but I can’t help it… I care too much. I’ve always cared too much.” Her voice broke slightly, and she swallowed hard. “So tell me… will you even consider leaving, just for your own safety?”