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“Huh? Is he really Korean?” The reporter opened his eyes wide to see the man who stood up from his seat. The man had black hair and yellowish skin—an Asian.
“So he’s really Korean? Eden Smith is really a Korean-American?”
“I-I think so.”
The EBC reporters were all in shock, their jaws dropping to no end. They were one of the few who had obtained permission to enter the restaurant prior to the awards ceremony day.
“Hello, I am Eden.” The Asian man spoke into the microphone in English, and there was a hint of a smile tugging at his lips as he said, “However, my surname isn't Smith; it's Cooper.”
“...?!”
“I coincidentally hold the same name as the author who wrote The Malice. I am Eden Cooper, the editor-in-chief of the U.S. publishing company Open House. Due to personal circumstances, Mr. Eden Smith is unable to attend the awards ceremony, and I am here to accept the award in his stead. I would like to convey his sincerest gratitude to everyone present.”
“Ah… So that's how it is.” The EBC reporters finally understood what was going on, and they felt like they had wasted their time coming here. Of course, they wouldn't back down so easily.
“Please leave us a comment! What is Mr. Eden Smith’s nationality?”
“He will be revealing this in the near future personally through the media.”
“Is he not a Korean-American? Is the main character in The Malice a reflection of himself?”
“As I've mentioned, I have no idea, so I am unable to answer your questions.”
Editor-in-chief Eden refused to answer the reporters’ questions. As he headed down to the first floor to share a toast with the judges, a series of flashes burst in his direction. The horde of reporters rushed in like a huge...
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