Kang Jin-Ho's voice was cold, uncaring. Even so, Elena believed there was hope. That intense pressure from the last time she met Kang Jin-Ho? She couldn't feel it right now.

'Just a little more push...!'

Elena's head shot up. Just a little more persuasion, and Kang Jin-Ho might turn around! “Whatever it is... As long as it's something within my power, I'll do it!”

“Whatever it is, you say...?” Kang Jin-Ho's expression was strange, to say the least, as he stared at Elena.

She flinched momentarily at that weirdly provocative expression, but determination quickly returned to the light burning in her eyes. “Yes! Whatever it is! I will gladly do it!”

“Hmm. That's not so bad,” Kang Jin-Ho slowly nodded away.

Elena bit her lower lip and got back to her feet. Although it was great that Kang Jin-Ho was more or less satisfied with the offer, she now had to deal with what was about to happen. Probably something deeply humiliating involving her body, no doubt!

She took a deep breath and asked, “...Should I do it here?”

Kang Jin-Ho wordlessly stared at her before annoyance filled his expression. He pointed to the side with a casual flick of his chin. “Step aside.”

“...Sorry?”

“I said, step aside.”

Elena confirmed the annoyed expression on Kang Jin-Ho's face and immediately did as told. Without a doubt, the negotiation was a success. If Kang Jin-Ho was going to kill them, he wouldn't have bothered to tell Elena's step aside. He'd just chop her head off right there and then. So, he must be interested in something else now...

After...