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The great news sent from Open House soon spread. Chae Yoo-Jin was at home having a meal when she answered the call, and the news she heard made her drop her chopsticks.
“What? Nominated for the Prix Goncourt? You’re not joking right, Eden?”
— The Malice has been nominated amongst fifteen other novels. The publishing company, Etoile, will be calling you soon. It’s amazing, The Malice.
Chae Yoo-Jin wasn’t just shocked. Prix Goncourt wasn’t one of those run-of-the-mill literature awards. It was the most prestigious literature award and was the pinnacle of honor that every single author desired to receive.
Ha Jae-Gun was a foreign writer, but he actually got nominated for that award? It was happening so quickly as well.
— Why are you so quiet, Chae Yoo-Jin?
“Ah, i-it’s nothing…I was just too stunned.” Chae Yoo-Jin pushed aside her half-eaten bowl of food and said, “It’s true that I was expecting some good news since the novel was well-received in France, but I can’t believe that it’s the Prix Goncourt. Our Mr. Ha has boarded the KTX this time.”
— KTX? I don’t know what that is. What is it?
“Ah, I’m sorry. It’s considered the TGV[1] in France.”
— Ah, I understand now. Yes, Mr. Ha has indeed taken the TGV.
Eden burst into a peal of cheerful laughter. Even Chae Yoo-Jin had momentarily forgotten about the fatigue brought about by her pregnancy and broke out into a bright smile.
“He’s still extremely...
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