Chapter 196: Between Scandal and Sabotage    

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[EVE]

Hyun's brows furrowed as he processed the absurd exchange, his emotional demeanor giving way to something steely. "So, you're one of Eve's suitors, then?" he asked, his voice cold.

Cole's smirk didn't lessen. "I'm much more than that. I've seen and touch—"

I cut him off with another sharp elbow, glaring daggers at him. "We're not doing this right now," I hissed. Turning back to Hyun, I said firmly, "Ignore him. Focus on the designs."

Finally addressing Cole, I pointed a finger at him. "And you—if you have nothing better to do than pester me, leave. I'm busy."