Han Nari was about to get up when she noticed Kang Suyeon sitting in front of Su Ming-Yu.
After seeing Kang Suyeon, Han Nari frowned. She hadn't expected Su Ming-Yu to charm such a pretty girl in just a few days.
And this woman's appearance was definitely not inferior to hers. Thinking about it, Han Nari couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Her beautiful eyes fixed on Su Ming-Yu.
"Bastard! No wonder you've been ignoring me for days. So you've found a new love."
Suddenly, a flamboyant man in a pink suit sat across from Han Nari.
As soon as he saw her, a look of greed flickered in his eyes, and the corner of his mouth curved into an intriguing smile.
This man, Cha Joo-wan was in charge of Space Group. His specialty was to seduce young women seeking fame, only to lead them down a dark path.
{ T/N - From Manhwa 'Brave New World.' }
As everyone knew, the entertainment industry in Korea was essentially the playground of the chaebols.
Idol trainees were merely high-profile social butterflies, and almost every major conglomerate had its own media company for various purposes.
Cha Joo-wan's gaze lingered on Han Nari, judging her from head to toe without any subtlety.
Despite Han Nari's efforts to hide her figure in a modest suit, she couldn't escape his greedy gaze.
Feeling his intrusive gaze, Han Nari's expression showed a flicker of discomfort, and her eyes showed a hint of disgust.
'This man was quite rude.'
Han Nari wanted nothing more than to throw her glass of red wine in Cha Joo-wan's face and walk away.
Unfortunately, her career in the performing arts depended on the support of these powerful media companies.
Despite his repulsiveness, Cha Joo-wan was the son of Chairman of the Uzumaki Group.
With the entire Uzumaki behind him, he wielded considerable power.
This left Han Nari with a bitter feeling of helplessness, and she found herself looking in Su Ming-Yu's direction.
Although he hadn't shown her much interest, anyone who could possess a Centurion Black Card must have an impressive status.
More importantly, he was handsome and far less annoying than Cha Joo-wan With this realization, Han Nari became even more determined to keep Su Ming-Yu's support.
Her eyes shone with newfound determination.
Cha Joo-wan cleared her throat. "Miss Han, I'm very pleased with your appearance, but I need to know how determined you are to make your debut..."
"Of course, determination had its price."
Han Nari's face darkened at his insinuation. Her expression became fierce. "Mr. Cha, I'm a little hungry. How about we talk over a meal?"
Though her words were a polite refusal, Cha Joo-wan's face registered his displeasure.
However, when he looked at her proud, beautiful face, he suppressed his irritation.
He raised his left hand and snapped his fingers. "Waiter."
The waiter approached and handed the menu to Cha Joo-wan, who offered it to Han Nari first.
She ordered a steak and handed the menu back to him. Cha Joo-wan also ordered a steak and added a bottle of wine to the order.
Han Nari had no choice but to be cautious. But even as she tried to remain calm, Cha Joo-wan continued to press her to drink.
A slight blush appeared on her cheeks, adding to her allure.
Sensing that the time was right, Cha Joo-wan stood up.
"Miss Han, with your looks and talent, I can guarantee you'll be a sensation within a year. How about we go somewhere quieter? I'll tell you what you need to know to navigate the entertainment industry."
Seeing his smug expression, Han Nari felt a wave of disgust. She forced a smile and waved her hand.
"My boyfriend has come to pick me up. Let's talk about this some other time."
Just as she said this, she wobbled slightly and stumbled right into Su Ming-Yu's arms as he returned from the restroom.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, she looked up at him with a flirtatious pout.
"Honey, why did you come to pick me up so late?"