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"It looks like I'll have to turn that role down," Ju Yung-In replied.
Contrary to my expectations, Ju Yung-In let it go without a second thought.
Puzzled, I asked, "I told you it's a good project, didn't I? So why?"
Ju Yung-In smirked. "Oppa, I can tell just by looking at your face. 'Queen Jeong-Hee? Sure, it's a good project. But it won't stand a chance against us.' That's what you're saying, isn't it?"
The fact that she could read that much from my expression was impressive. I always thought I had a decent poker face, but somehow Yoo-Jin and Ju Yung-In were the exceptions.
With a carefree look, Ju Yung-In added, "I've already had to deal with losing to you and Yoo-Jin up close in the same drama. Now you want me to get crushed as part of the competitor drama too? No thanks. I've got my pride."
Ju Yung-In backed off so easily that it left me puzzled. I turned to Ahn Yung-Hee. "Mrs. Ahn, is she really not going to take the role?"
"It's fine. Honestly, I wasn't keen on competing against your team anyway. We're planning to focus entirely on China for now. We'll save the real fight for next time."
Ahn Yung-Hee also seemed unusually quick to retreat. It didn't sit quite right, but pressing them on a decision they had already made didn't feel appropriate either.
Deciding the conversation had run its course, Ju Yung-In smoothly changed the topic. "Anyway, enough about that. I brought a coffee truck all the way here, so the least you can do is buy me a meal, right?"
Yoo-Jin answered for me. "Fine. I'll treat you. Let's eat together after the morning shoot."
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