A whole week passed.
The Kang family didn't contact him at all after the engagement.
Han Jihyun grinned to himself as he spun the engagement ring lazily on his finger.
"Maybe they realized I'm a disaster after all. This is good. A silent breakup is better than drama."
Feeling bold and free again,
He sent a message to his friends.
"Yaa listen
Club tonight. Celebrating my freedom. Drinks on me tonight"
The night came Han Jihyun back in his natural habitat: the VIP lounge of a loud, expensive club.
He didn't bother pretending to behave. Half drunk, he danced on sofa like it was his personal stage, hair a mess, sunglasses indoors at midnight.
"Heyyy, I'm still full of money! Money is still flowing my babies! I know I'm engaged, but who cares? I'm sure he's going to reject me "
His friends laughed. They were used to this.
One leaned closer. "You really think they'll break it off?"
"They already did! No news is good news"
(Across the same club)
Kang Taewon sat quietly with his own circle.
He didn't knew his messy fiance is here .
"You look tense, Taewon. Come on, have a drink."
"I'm fine. Just one is enough."
But then his gaze landed on a familiar figure across VIP section.
"Han Jihyun"
Taewon said nothing, just quietly watched from a distance.
As time passed, Jihyun got sloppier. Laughing loudly, stumbling between tables.
One old, sleazy Alpha took the chance to get close.
"Come with me, you little. I'll show you a better time."
"No thanks. I already have money. My dad's money. Same thing."
The Alpha grabbed his wrist, yanked him toward the hallway.
Taewon rose quietly and slipped away from his group.
When he reached them, his voice was quiet but firm.
"Let go of him."
That old Alpha turned said" it's none of your business "
" l said let go of him "
The greasy Alpha turned. "Who the hell are"
Taewon fist meet his face ,down he went nose bleeding.
Taewon didn't even look at him again.
He pulled Jihyun away with ease, supporting his drunk body with one arm.
"Let's go."
"Huh? Who're you? A waiter? No. You smell too good soo expensive"
The club manager came running, horrified.
"Mr. Kang, we sincerely apologize! Please allow us to handle this man"
"Make sure he never steps inside again."
"Of course, sir!"
Taewon give a manager a short nod and left,carrying Jihyun out to his car.
Inside the car, Jihyun rambled like a fool.
"You're so nice, stranger y.. you didn't even steal my wallet. Not like others I like honest people"
"Do you know I.. I wanna open a pancake shop? Pancakes are loyal. Unlike family. They treat me so badly they wanna ruin my life ."
"No one love me"
Taewon drove silently.
"You're very good at this."
"Wait You're Driving me home right?"
"" Oh or kidnapping wait you're kidnapping me ?"
"So that's why you're quiet "
He started opening the door
Taewon grabbed his hand "stop, I'm not kidnapping you. I'm driving you back home."
Hahaha okay"good good driver."
Taewon stayed quiet,eyes on road.
" You know My brother drives like he's trying to kill me. But you're a good driver"
"Oh, right you know I'm engaged to someone tall I think but it doesn't matter anymore .cause he's going to reject me i know "
When they arrived at the Han family mansion, Mrs. Han answered the door.
Taewon holding her drunk son nearly gave her a heart attack.
" Taewon,huh we we're deeply sorry"
"No need to apologize, auntie. He was drunk,and I figured it's better if I got him home safely. "
Chairman Han steeped in ,his face unreadable.
"Thank you. Truly. We weren't aware he was still going out like this."
"It's alright. May I help bring him upstairs? "
"He can't stand straight. "
"Ohh,huh ,Ah… yes, of course. This way."
Mrs. Han led him up to Jihyun's room. Taewon helped him lie down and pulled the blanket over him.
"You're very considerate," Mrs. Han said softly, watching.
"He's part of my responsibility now."
When Taewon left the room, Chairman Han waited at the stairs.
"Thank you, son. Hope this didn't cause you too much trouble"
"Not at all. Have a good night."
"You too. Please, drive safe."
He bowed politely and left.
Upstairs, Jihyun mumbled into his pillow.
" such a nice person. someone should marry you"