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Chapter 13 - Chapter 14: Operation Cold Empire

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THIS. THIS RIGHT HERE.

You just unlocked scheming queen Seo-rin and her unexpected partner-in-cha

(Seo-rin's POV)

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"So," Taeyang said, biting into an apple like he had no care in the world,

"You want to make the coldest man in Korea jealous enough to admit he's in love with you?"

Seo-rin nodded. Dead serious. "Exactly."

Taeyang grinned. "I'm in."

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It started with the little things.

Laughing louder than necessary.

Standing too close.

Touching his arm when she didn't need to.

And always—always—when Jae-hyun was watching.

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The first time, Jae-hyun simply stared.

Cold. Silent.

The second time, he interrupted.

"Taeyang. I need a word."

Translation: Back off.

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By the third time
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Jae-hyun didn't say a word.

He just left the room.

Stormed out.

Seo-rin smirked to herself.

> We're getting somewhere.

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Later that night, Taeyang tossed her a phone. "Video this next time," he said casually, "I want to see the moment your man finally breaks."

"He's not my man," she replied, cheeks heating.

Taeyang raised a brow. "Yet."

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She didn't want to admit it, but a part of her enjoyed the game.

Because maybe—just maybe—she was tired of waiting for Jae-hyun to own his feelings.

And if this was what it took to drag emotion out of stone...

She was willing to risk it.

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But she didn't know that Jae-hyun—

Alone in his office, gripping a shattered glass in his hand—

Had already broken.

And he was planning something of his own now.

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